Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)

New York University

The Doctorate in Dental Surgery is a four year program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation. As such, this rigorous educational program, comprised of didactic theory and clinical instruction, is designed sequentially from foundational knowledge through the clinical application of care in preparation for licensure and admission to the profession of dentistry.The program begins with a rich array of basic sciences and pre-clinical laboratory coursework the curriculum is constructed to ensure that the courses complement each other to aid the student in synthesizing information simulating the manner in which a practitioner assesses each individual patient’s needs and desires and in preparation for the Integrated National BoardDental Examination, a requirement for graduation from NYU Dentistry.From the D1 year, students engage in patient care through direct observation in the diagnostic services in general dentistry and the specialty clinics. As students matriculate through the program, their experience and responsibilities in patient care increase through a series of milestone achievements culminating with becoming the primary care provider in the D4 year.Academic and clinical progress is assessed throughout each stage of the program students evaluate their growth and development through self-reflection, peer assessment and both formative and summative assessments in all courses, leading to a Global Assessment of competency certifying them for graduation.

College of Dentistry