Accelerated Dental Program (DDS)

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  Accelerated Dental Program Admission

  You must have an ADA accredited post-graduate dental specialty degree or certificate from at least a two-year United States or Canadian program in clinical dentistry to be eligible to apply to the Accelerated Dental Program.

  1. Interested applicants should send the following to Elena Munoz-Gonzalez in the Office of Admissions:

  • a letter of interest
  • and current curriculum vitae

  The director will review the applicant’s qualifications and consult with division chairs to determine if the applicant’s qualifications meet departmental needs. If so, a formal application will be sent for admission.

  2. Each applicant is required to submit a complete formal application for admission. No application will be reviewed until it is complete. The complete application consists of the following:

  • Application form
  • Current curriculum vitae
  • Passport type photograph (2" x 2")
  • $75 application fee (U.S. funds, made payable to Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry; money order or certified check only)
  • Official Evaluation of Foreign Educational Credentials Course-by-Course Evaluation Report. This report must be prepared by the Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc. Payment for this service is made directly to Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc. Please read and follow application instructions carefully.
  • An official copy of National Board Dental Examination Scores, Part I. Successful completion of this examination is required and a maximum of two attempts to pass this examination will be allowed. This must be an original document and mailed from the Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations. NBDE Part I and Part II scores must be no older than five years. We also accept the INBDE in lieu of the older versions of Part I and Part II.
  • Evidence of U.S. Immigration and Naturalization status. The applicant must either be a U.S. citizen, a permanent resident alien (Green Card), show proof that permanent residency status is in process, or meet eligibility for requirements for a F1 student visa.
  • Demonstrated competence in the English language. Non-native English speakers are required to complete the Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-Based Test (TOEFL - IBT) with a minimum score of 25 on each section AND a minimum total score of 100. The Office of Academic Administration reserves the right to request the applicant be tested by the Department of American Language and Culture, University of Detroit Mercy, regardless of TOEFL-IBT results.
  • Letter from the Dean's Office or Registrar verifying that the candidate did attend and successfully complete the requirements for the DDS or BDS at an overseas dental school and successfully graduated. Ggraduation from dental school overseas must be no longer than 10 years ago.
  • Two letters of professional reference from faculty of the candidate's accredited U.S. graduate dental specialty degree program.
  • An official transcript showing the posted earned certificate or degree from an accredited U.S. graduate dental specialty degree program.

  Individuals who do not meet the above stated criteria will not be considered for an interview.

  Completed applications will be reviewed by February 1 and candidate interviews will be offered starting March 1.

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  Adjunct Faculty Position

  Acceptance into the accelerated dental program is based on the educational and faculty personnel needs of the School of Dentistry. Applications received by the Office of Academic Administration will be reviewed based on potential part-time faculty positions available for the next academic year.

  If a position is available, completed applications will be forwarded to specific educational divisions for review. The division chair is responsible for the review and selection of potential candidates. The interview process for potential candidates is coordinated by the specific division chairperson and the director of the Accelerated Dental Program.

  If a department is interested in recruiting and hiring an Accelerated Dental candidate, that recommendation will be forwarded to the academic dean. The dean will make the final determination if a candidate is eligible for the Accelerated Dental Program.

  Description

  • Position includes 20 hours per week (50 percent FTE) of student contact while teaching during the student preclinic lab, clinic, or classroom sessions in the two-year program.
  • Teaching commitment in the third- and fourth-year track will increase up to 80 percent FTE after the first semester.  During this first semester, the student will proceed academically with the students in the two-year cohort.
  • Faculty are required to teach for six complete terms for a two-year program.
  • Teaching and clinical assignments are determined by the department chairperson. Faculty are expected to participate in all faculty-related activities, including faculty meetings, faculty development programs, graduation, school-sponsored social gatherings, etc.
  • Annual salary is $32,000.00.
  • Benefits include TIAA-CREF and health insurance.
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  Accelerated DDS Required Curriculum (40 Credits)

  This two-year program runs from August-August in the second year. Curriculum is subject to change based on accreditation requirements and ongoing review.

  First Year

  Fall Term

  • DBS 6030 Integrated Biomedical Sciences, 2 credits
  • DPE 6050 Principles of Surgical Dentistry, 2 credits
  • DRD 6040 Principles of Restorative Dentistry, 3 credits
  • DPD 6010 Pediatric Lectures and Behavior Management, deferred course
  • DOD 6010 Orthodontics, deferred course
  • DOM 6010 Radiology Clinic, deferred course

  Winter Term 

  • DOM 6010 Radiology Clinic, 1 credit 
  • DOD 6010 Orthodontics, deferred course
  • DPD 6010 Pediatric Lectures and Behavior Management, deferred course
  • DENT 6000 Comprehensive Patient Care I, deferred course
  • DENT 6010 Advanced Concepts in Clinic Dentistry Seminar I, deferred course

  Second Year

  Summer Term

  • DOD 6010 Orthodontics, 1 credit
  • DPD 6010 Pediatric Lectures and Behavior Management, deferred course
  • DPD 6210 Pediatric Clinic, deferred course
  • DSD 6010 Patient Management, deferred course
  • DENT 6000 Comprehensive Patient Care I, deferred course
  • DENT 6010 Advanced Concepts in Clinic Dentistry Seminar I, deferred course

  Fall Term

  • DPD 6010 Pediatric Lectures and Behavior Management, 2 credits
  • DPD 6210 Pediatric Clinic, deferred course
  • DSD 6010 Patient Management, deferred course
  • DENT 6000 Comprehensive Patient Care I, deferred course
  • DENT 6010 Advanced Concepts in Clinic Dentistry Seminar I, deferred course

  Winter Term

  • DPD 6210 Pediatric Clinic, 1 credit
  • DSD 6010 Patient Management, 1 credit
  • DENT 6000 Comprehensive Patient Care I, deferred course
  • DENT 6010 Advanced Concepts in Clinic Dentistry Seminar I, deferred course

  Summer Term

  • DENT 6000 Comprehensive Patient Care I, 26 credits
  • DENT 6010 Advanced Concepts in Clinic Dentistry Seminar I, 1 credit

   

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  Estimated Program Costs

  Program Costs

  The following is an estimate of program costs for an accelerated dental student based upon 2022-2023 tuition and fees. Tuition and other fees are subject to annual increases and must be paid by the first day of each academic term. Fees are subject to change without notice. It is anticipated that the costs of tuition and books will increase commensurate with inflation, budget needs, or similar affecting factors. 

  All students must have health insurance coverage or must enroll in the University plan provided through Aetna Health Insurance.

  2022-2023 Calendar Year Tuition* (Subject to Change)

  Year 1	Year 2
  $25,184.00	$25,138.00