University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry
- Nebraska
- unmc.edu
Program Contact
UNMC - College of Dentistry
Advanced Standing Admissions
4000 East Campus Loop South
Lincoln, NE 68583
Attn: Julie E. Buss
At the UNMC College of Dentistry, students thrive in our supportive learning community. Our outstanding faculty provide personalized guidance to ensure that every student receives the support they need, while our students create a collaborative and encouraging environment. The UNMC College of Dentistry is truly a special place.
Our students become leaders in oral health care, building their skills and confidence through a variety of learning experiences, including:
- Developing clinical skills using virtual reality and 3D technology
- Working in teams to provide patient care in our clinics and specialty clinics
- Utilizing the latest digital dentistry technology
- Helping those in need through community outreach programs
- Leading cutting-edge research projects
- And much more
UNMC Advanced Standing Dental Program students are fully integrated into the second-year, second-semester curriculum, which includes preclinical general dentistry didactic and laboratory courses. This curriculum features a course specifically designed for advanced standing students to ensure a seamless transition into third- and fourth-year clinical and didactic courses. This approach provides students with a strong foundation in comprehensive patient care across all facets of general dentistry, as well as a thorough understanding of treatment protocols, materials, and techniques.
Upon successful completion of the 29-month program, students are eligible to apply for licensure to practice dentistry in the United States. Some graduates return to their home countries, bringing with them the advanced skills gained in a U.S.-accredited DDS program.
Program Information
| Degree Awarded | D.D.S. |
|---|---|
| Program Size | 4-6 (estimate) |
| Program Length | 29 months |
| Application Open Date | March 6, 2025 |
| Application Deadline | June 1, 2025 |
| Program Start Date | January 5, 2026 |
| Supplemental Application | No |
| 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 | unmc.edu |
Application Requirements
Required Standardized Tests
- NBDE
- INBDE
- TOEFL
Supplemental Requirements
- Requires supplemental fee
Citizenship and Immigration Eligibility
Applicants must have US citizen or permanent resident status. UNMC College of Dentistry does not sponsor student visas.
Transcript Evaluation and Instructions
Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE), World Education Services (WES)
Either ECE or WES transcripts are acceptable for application. Applicant must submit a detailed evaluation by ECE or WES to ADEA CAAPID as part of the application to the UNMC College of Dentistry Advanced Standing Program.
Letters of Evaluation Instructions
Three Letters of Evaluation are required:
One Letter of Evaluation must come from a former faculty member.
Two Letters of Evaluation should come from former mentors or employers who can attest to character, conduct and professional ability of the applicant. (Letters must come from different writers.)
Letters must be less than one year old.
Letters must be written in English and signed by the letter writer on official letterhead with contact information (telephone number and email) on official school or organization/business letterhead.
TOEFL Requirement Instructions
All Advanced Standing Dental Program applicants must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Applicants must score at least: 550 on the paper-based test, 213 on the computer-based test or 95 on the internet-based test (iBT). The English Testing Service (ETS) Institution Code for UNMC is 6896. Only scores from TOEFL exams taken after Oct. 1, 2023, will be accepted. TOEFL Best Scores reports are NOT accepted.
National Board Requirement Instructions
Applicants must pass NBDE Parts I and II or Integrated National Board Examination (INBDE). If an interview is offered, submission of official NBDE or INBDE scores will be requested if not reported in the application.
Other Requirement Instructions
Those invited for an on-site personal interview will receive additional details on expectations for the manikin based psychomotor skills test (bench test).