University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry
- California
- dental.pacific.edu
Program Contact
International Dental Studies Admissions
155 Fifth Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
The International Dental Studies (IDS) program at the Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry offers qualified internationally educated dentists the opportunity to gain skills and knowledge of the dental profession as practiced in the United States. Graduates of this program receive a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree and are eligible to sit for any state or regional dental board in the country. This two-year accelerated program enrolls 57 students in early July of each year. 27 Students are selected for our San Francisco campus at the Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, and 30 students are selected for our Pacific Health Care Collaborative program, which hosts an additional IDS class at our facility in Sacramento, CA.
The full-time, five-day-a-week program consists of eight quarters of study. The curriculum, consisting of academic and clinical training, uses the Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, our brand-new Pacific Health Care Collaborative, as well as facilities and other clinical sites in Northern California. IDS students begin clinical patient care in the second quarter and spend the greater portion of their second year in clinical practice.
Program Information
| Degree Awarded | D.D.S. |
|---|---|
| Program Size | 57 |
| Program Length | 24 months |
| Application Open Date | March 5, 2026 |
| Application Deadline | June 12, 2026 |
| Program Start Date | July 5, 2027 |
| Supplemental Application | No |
| Supplemental Fee | Yes |
| Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or hold U.S. legal permanent resident status (green card) | No |
| Bench Test | No |
| Program Website | dental.pacific.edu |
Application Requirements
Required Standardized Tests
- NBDE
- INBDE
- TOEFL
- Other
Supplemental Requirements
- Requires supplemental fee
Citizenship and Immigration Eligibility
The International Students and Scholars (ISS) office fosters the education and development of prospective and current students and scholars from abroad to enable them to achieve their academic and professional goals and objectives. We provide information, resources, advice, and counseling regarding immigration and related personal matters. Visit our website for more details and information regarding our policies and procedures.
Transcript Evaluation and Instructions
Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE)
Provide a course-by-course evaluation report through the Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) with a U.S. grade average (2.00 - 4.00) to complete your ADEA CAAPID application status. World Education Services (WES) transcripts are not accepted for this program. If ECE provides two grade averages (best result or comprehensive), the Dugoni School will only consider the comprehensive grade average. Applicants with an ECE GPA of 1.99 or lower will not be considered for admission.
Letters of Evaluation Instructions
Submit three letters with the CAAPID Application. All should be in English and written within the last 2-3 years; at least 2 letters must be from a dental professional (i.e., dentists, faculty, etc.). A dean's letter is not required for our program. New: Starting in the 2026-2027 CAAPID application cycle, we will allow one additional optional letter of recommendation to be submitted. This additional letter should be from a dental professional (academic or professional reference). Additionally, this letter needs to be physically (not digitally) signed and printed on company letterhead. This letter can be submitted through ADEA CAAPID through the program materials' documents section. No additional letters will be accepted through mail or email. Visit our website for more details.
TOEFL Requirement Instructions
Applicants are required to take the TOEFL under the new TOEFL scoring format effective January 21. A minimum overall score of 4.5 or higher is required to be considered for admission. Applicants must request ETS to submit TOEFL scores directly to ADEA (School code - B451). Scores prior to January 21st, 2026 will not be accepted. Visit our website for more details.
National Board Requirement Instructions
To be considered for admission, Dugoni School requires passage of both NBDE Parts I and II (a minimum score of 75 or a "Pass" result) OR the Integrated National Board Dental Examination (INBDE) with a "Pass" result. Visit our website for more details.
Other Requirement Instructions
- Payment of $100 Supplemental Application Fee: To be paid after successfully submitting your CAAPID application using this link. Have your CAAPID ID# ready. Applications will not be considered complete without this payment.
- Dental Curriculum Vitae (CV): A document summarizing your educational credentials and dental experience that you've gained after earning your initial dental degree. Specific Guidelines are required; visit our website for additional information.
- Casper Assessment
- All applicants to the International Dental Studies (IDS) program are required to complete the Casper assessment as part of the application process. Casper is an online, scenario-based assessment designed to evaluate non-cognitive skills and professional competencies, including communication, ethics, empathy, and decision-making.
- After the supplemental application fee has been paid, applicants will receive an email with a link to the Casper registration page, where available test dates during the application cycle (March–June) will be listed. Casper results are sent directly to the Dugoni School of Dentistry; no additional action is required from applicants to submit scores. Applicants must complete the Casper assessment by the published deadline for their application to be considered complete and eligible for review.