The Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry Temple University
- Pennsylvania
- dentistry.temple.edu
Program Contact
The Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry, Temple University Office of Admissions and Student Affairs 3223 North Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19140 215-707-3304.
The Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry, Temple University (Kornberg SOD) offers two program options for foreign-trained dentists.
Two-Year Advanced Standing IDP
The 24-month program will accept experienced dentists who graduated from international dental schools. Preferences will be given to applicants with advanced clinical experience and who match the standards for competency expected from students moving into the third year of the predoctoral program at Kornberg SOD. Applicants must have passed Part I and Part II of the National Board Dental Examination (NBDE) or Integrated National Board Dental Examination (INBDE) before matriculation. A Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 100 or higher is required. Admission into the program will be based as well on assessment of preclinical skills (bench test), communication skills, and an oral examination conducted by the Program’s search committee. The school places high weight on ethical and professional conduct and evidence for desire to learn and innovate. The program operates in a comprehensive general dentistry clinic that will simulate real-life private practice.
Three-Year Advanced Standing IDP
Kornberg SOD will also offer vacated seats in the second year of the predoctoral program to qualified foreign-trained dentists. Students accepted to this program must have graduated from an international dental school outside the United States or Canada, have passed Part I and Part II of the NBDE or INBDE and have a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) examination score of 100 or above. If there is seat availability for this program, applicants will be informed by July 2026.
Program Information
| Degree Awarded | D.M.D. |
|---|---|
| Program Size | 20 |
| Program Length | 24-36 months |
| Application Open Date | March 6, 2025 |
| Application Deadline | July 15, 2025 |
| Program Start Date | April 1, 2026 |
| Supplemental Application | Yes |
| Supplemental Fee | Yes |
| Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or hold U.S. legal permanent resident status (green card) | No |
| Bench Test | Yes |
| Program Website | dentistry.temple.edu |
Application Requirements
Required Standardized Tests
- NBDE
- INBDE
- TOEFL
Supplemental Requirements
- Requires supplemental application
- Requires supplemental fee
Transcript Evaluation and Instructions
Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE)
Education Credential Evaluators (ECE) transcript is required for any consideration.
Letters of Evaluation Instructions
TOEFL Requirement Instructions
All applicants must successfully complete the preferred home-based TOEFL (internet-based TOEFL (iBT) accepted) with a score of 100 or above for the two-year and the three-year International Dentists Programs. TOEFL score must be current; no more than two years old. A copy of TOEFL examination will be requested by the school if the applicant is invited to interview.
National Board Requirement Instructions
Program requires passage of NBDE Parts I and Part II or INBDE to be considered for admission into the second- or third-year International Dentists Program. NBDE and INBDE verification will be requested by the school if the applicant is invited to interview.
Other Requirement Instructions
After completing an interview with a member of the SOD Faculty, applicants will be invited to sit for a bench test, OSCE exam, and complete a CASPer exam (www.takecasper.com) in order to be eligible for the 2-Year program. It is preferred that candidates for the 3-Year program (pending seat availability) sit for the bench test and OSCE, but is not required. Candidates for the 3-Year program will need to complete a CASPer exam.