ADEA CAAPID® Programs

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47 programs found.

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Program Size
25 (estimate)
Program Length
30 months
Application Open
March 15, 2026
Application Deadline
August 1, 2026
Program Start
January 4, 2027

Harvard School of Dental Medicine

  • Massachusetts
  • D.M.D.
Program Size
8 (estimate)
Program Length
29 months
Application Open
March 5, 2026
Application Deadline
May 5, 2026
Program Start
January 4, 2027
Program Size
34
Program Length
24 months
Application Open
March 5, 2026
Application Deadline
July 31, 2026
Program Start
May 3, 2027

Howard University College of Dentistry

  • District of Columbia
  • D.D.S.
Program Size
Up to 10 (estimate)
Program Length
24 months
Application Open
March 5, 2026
Application Deadline
July 31, 2026
Program Start
May 1, 2027
Program Size
16 (estimate)
Program Length
30 months
Application Open
March 5, 2026
Application Deadline
May 15, 2026
Program Start
January 4, 2027
Program Size
32
Program Length
27 months
Application Open
March 6, 2026
Application Deadline
June 1, 2026
Program Start
March 29, 2027
Program Size
5 (estimate)
Program Length
36 months
Application Open
June 1, 2026
Application Deadline
August 15, 2026
Program Start
July 1, 2027
Program Size
Up to 5 (estimate)
Program Length
36 months
Application Open
March 5, 2026
Application Deadline
January 1, 2027
Program Start
August 1, 2027
Program Size
10
Program Length
24 months
Application Open
May 12, 2026
Application Deadline
November 1, 2026
Program Start
June 1, 2027
Program Size
30-40 (estimate)
Program Length
28 months
Application Open
March 5, 2026
Application Deadline
June 1, 2026
Program Start
January 4, 2027

Ponce Health Sciences University

This track consists of a 26-month advanced-standing pathway leading to the D.M.D. degree. Prior to enrollment in the D3 class within the D.M.D. program, applicants must be accepted and successfully complete the accelerated six-week Comprehensive Dental Foundations for Advanced Standing. It is a calibration and preparation course that reviews the fundamentals of dentistry across diverse clinical disciplines. This training is designed to prepare the students to integrate seamlessness into the Third Year. This innovative track includes private practice rotations in different sites across the Islands of Puerto Rico. Students will need significant capacity to spend time in different locations in PR and be able to commute/ flexible housing arrangements. Candidates would need to review state-specific licensure requirements for future practice in the United States (each State has its own dental licensure laws).

  • Puerto Rico
  • D.M.D.
Program Size
30
Program Length
26 months
Application Open
July 1, 2026
Application Deadline
August 31, 2026
Program Start
June 4, 2027
Program Size
40
Program Length
27 months
Application Open
March 16, 2026
Application Deadline
September 16, 2026
Program Start
February 1, 2027

The University of Iowa College of Dentistry & Dental Clinics

Small class size and the integration with traditional DDS class from day one.

Small class size and the integration with traditional DDS class from day one.

  • Iowa
  • D.D.S.
Program Size
Up to 4 (estimate)
Program Length
30 months
Application Open
March 5, 2026
Application Deadline
July 31, 2026
Program Start
January 4, 2027

The University of Texas at San Antonio

Extensive clinical experience in a welcoming academic home.

Gain extensive clinical experience in a welcoming academic community dedicated to your growth and success.

  • Texas
  • D.D.S.
Program Size
20
Program Length
29 months
Application Open
March 5, 2026
Application Deadline
June 9, 2026
Program Start
January 4, 2027
Program Size
30-35 (estimate)
Program Length
29 months
Application Open
March 6, 2026
Application Deadline
May 29, 2026
Program Start
January 4, 2027

University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine

The UB International Dentist Program offers a dynamic curriculum, diverse post-graduation career pathways, and meaningful research opportunities designed to support your goals.

he International Dentist Program (IDP) is for the internationally trained dentist who seeks to practice dentistry in the United States. The IDP is two years in duration, beginning in May, with an intensive preparatory summer course, followed by the third and fourth years of our Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) program. Graduates receive a DDS degree and are eligible to participate in the various licensure examinations.

  • New York
  • D.D.S.
Program Size
20 (estimate)
Program Length
24 months
Application Open
March 5, 2026
Application Deadline
June 1, 2026
Program Start
May 1, 2027

University of Florida College of Dentistry

Our 4-year program allows Internationally-Educated Dentists to apply for licensure in any state in the U.S.

Our 4-year program allows Internationally-Educated Dentists to apply for licensure in any state in the U.S.

  • Florida
  • D.M.D.
Program Size
Up to 2 (estimate)
Program Length
45 months
Application Open
June 1, 2026
Application Deadline
October 1, 2026
Program Start
August 24, 2027
Program Size
1 (estimate)
Program Length
28 months
Application Open
March 5, 2026
Application Deadline
May 15, 2026
Program Start
January 4, 2027
Program Size
20
Program Length
28 months
Application Open
March 5, 2026
Application Deadline
May 30, 2026
Program Start
January 8, 2027

University of Minnesota School of Dentistry

18 students, 8 specialties, top 10 dental research

Join 18 international dentists in Minnesota's only dental school that prepares you for US and Canadian dental licensure

  • Minnesota
  • D.D.S.
Program Size
18
Program Length
29 months
Application Open
March 5, 2026
Application Deadline
March 26, 2026
Program Start
January 4, 2027
Program Size
18
Program Length
29 months
Application Open
March 5, 2026
Application Deadline
June 5, 2026
Program Start
January 11, 2027
Program Size
20 (estimate)
Program Length
30 months
Application Open
March 5, 2026
Application Deadline
June 1, 2026
Program Start
January 4, 2027
Program Size
5
Program Length
27 months
Application Open
July 1, 2026
Application Deadline
October 30, 2026
Program Start
April 1, 2027

Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry

Three year program that begins after an intensive summer Boot Camp and students integrate into the D2 year with the DDS class. Our intensive curriculum allows students to learn didactics, work in our clinic, engage in our expansive community outreach, and take part in research with our faculty.

Three year program that begins after an intensive summer Boot Camp and students integrate into the D2 year with the DDS class. Our intensive curriculum allows students to learn didactics, work in our clinic, engage in our expansive community outreach, and take part in research with our faculty.

  • Virginia
  • D.D.S.
Program Size
10
Program Length
33 months
Application Open
March 5, 2026
Application Deadline
January 29, 2027
Program Start
July 1, 2027

Western University Health Sciences College of Dental Medicine

WesternU IDP: Your Path to a DMD Degree

WesternU’s IDP prepares internationally trained dentists for DMD success through innovation and clinical experience.

  • California
  • D.M.D.
Program Size
20
Program Length
26 months
Application Open
March 5, 2026
Application Deadline
July 20, 2026
Program Start
February 1, 2027