Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)

Find answers to many of your questions about the DDS program at UB, including a program overview, what to expect each year, and admission requirements.

In order to be considered for the four-year DDS progam at the University at Buffalo, applicants must meet our admission requirements.

As you apply to the UB School of Dental Medicine, we are here to help guide you through the process and answer any questions. 

The DDS Program cost of attendance is the total estimated expenses for four years ofr dental school. This includes tuition, room and board, books, supplies, transportation, loan fees, and miscellaneous expenses.

The contemporary DDS degree opens a variety of career paths. About 90 percent of dentists active today are engaged in private practice. Of those, 70 percent work in solo practices, and the remainder are members of practice groups-an arrangement that, like medical group practice, is becoming increasingly popular. Career opportunities also are available in the armed forces, public health, business, academe and industry.