Loma Linda University (6 year)
- California
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- dentistry.llu.edu
Program Contact
Loma Linda University School of Dentistry
11092 Anderson Street, Room 3306
Loma Linda, California, 92350
PASS application, LLU Supplemental application, and all required application materials deadline is August 1, 2025
The mission of Loma Linda University Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery is to train residents to become competent oral and maxillofacial surgeons and to fulfill their individual goals for a professional career as oral and maxillofacial surgeons. Additionally, it is the mission of the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery to instill in our graduates a spirit of life-long learning and professional improvement as well as a calling for “Service Above Self.”
The Advanced Dental Educational Program in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery is designed to prepare the resident for the practice of the specialty and provide the foundation for the continued acquisition of knowledge and skills. Clinical surgical health care delivery and basic science research are emphasized. The resident is introduced to research methodology and teaching to develop an increased awareness of their importance in assessing clinical procedures and patient management. The content of the program conforms to the Standards of the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) and is designed to prepare the surgeon for certification by the American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery.
Program Information
| Accreditation | This program is offered by a CODA-accredited institution |
|---|---|
| Program Type | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery |
| Program Code | OMS212 |
| Degrees Offered | Certificate, MD |
| Program Size | 3 (estimate) |
| Program Length | 72 months |
| Application Deadline | September 1 |
| Program Start Date | July 7 |
| Supplemental Application | Yes |
| Supplemental Fee | Yes |
| Stipend Offered | Yes |
| Match Participating | Yes |
| Program Website | dentistry.llu.edu |
Application Requirements
Required Standardized Tests
- ADAT
- CBSE
- GRE
- INBDE
- NBDE1
- NBDE2
- Passing the INBDE before the advanced dental education program deadline
Supplemental Requirements
- Requires supplemental application
- Requires supplemental fee
Transcript Evaluation and Instructions
Official transcripts and documents should be mailed to:
Loma Linda University
Admissions Processing
11139 Anderson St.
Loma Linda, CA 92350
Letters of Evaluation Instructions
Three letters of recommendation from individuals who have known and worked closely with the candidate are required in support of an application. Letters of recommendation are valid for no more than two consecutive years for the same program.
TOEFL Requirement Instructions
Regardless of nationality or citizenship, an applicant whose native language is not English or whose secondary education has been given outside the U.S. is required to pass one of the following English proficiency tests: TOEFL, IELTS or MELAB.
Other Requirement Instructions
Applicants must take the National Board Medical Examination (NBME) Comprehensive Basic Science Exam and have their official test results reported to Loma Linda University by the application deadline. Please visit the NBME website for further information.
LLUSD Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery participates in the Match program to help to identify and "match" the preferences of applicants and the advanced education program a using rank order list of the applicants and the program.
International Student Eligibility
This program will consider applicants who graduated, or plan to graduate, from a non-CODA accredited dental school: No
Applicants are eligible to enroll if they are:
- US Citizen
- US Permanent Resident
- Canadian Citizen
- Canadian Permanent Resident
Interview Schedule
Interviews will be held in November.
Additional Information
Candidates are REQUIRED to have an active, valid, unrestricted California Dental License, BLS, ACLS and active DEA number prior to beginning residency. We also require that applicants submit their score reports for all CBSE attempts.
Applicants to a 6-year position must provide their Dental School course catalogue with descriptions of all coursework taken. This is in order to determine qualification for advanced standing in Medical School, and is thus required for admission to the School of Medicine.