The Ohio State University College of Dentistry
- Ohio
- dentistry.osu.edu
Program Contact
305 W 12th Avenue
Columbus, OH 43210
The International Dentist Track in The Ohio State University College of Dentistry is intended for dentists who have completed their dental education outside of the United States and are looking to obtain their Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. This program provides qualified international dental graduates with the opportunity to prepare for and meet licensure requirements with the ultimate aim of practicing within the United States.
Through an accelerated and rigorous curriculum, students admitted to the International Dentist Track will participate in a combination of didactic coursework, simulation-based training, and supervised clinical experiences. The curriculum is designed for incoming students to begin as second-year students, with completion occurring in 28 months.
Program Information
| Degree Awarded | D.D.S. |
|---|---|
| Program Size | 4 |
| Program Length | 28 Months |
| Application Open Date | May 1, 2026 |
| Application Deadline | July 31, 2026 |
| Program Start Date | January 4, 2027 |
| Supplemental Application | Yes |
| Supplemental Fee | Yes |
| Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or hold U.S. legal permanent resident status (green card) | Yes |
| Bench Test | Yes |
| Program Website | dentistry.osu.edu |
Application Requirements
Required Standardized Tests
- NBDE
- INBDE
- TOEFL
Supplemental Requirements
- Requires supplemental application
- Requires supplemental fee
Letters of Evaluation Instructions
Letters may not come from a relative.
Minimum of 2 letters, but no more than 4 for can be submitted. (If more than 4 are provided, we will only review the first 4 that were entered.)
TOEFL Requirement Instructions
If score results were before January 21, 2026: Minimum score is 90
Any scores after January 21, 2026: Minimum score is 4.5
National Board Requirement Instructions
Must have either a passing score on the Integrated National Board Dental Examination (INBDE) or Part 1 and Part 2 of the National Board Dental Examination.
Other Requirement Instructions
Students must also provide the following:
Dental degree official transcripts
Personal Statement
Curriculum vitae/Resume