International Dentist Program (DDS)

group of IDP students in the pre-clinic.

At UB, you’ll find a brand new, state-of-the-art Preclinical Simulation Center, patient clinics that offer meaningful clinical experiences outside the classroom, and direct access to international recognized thought leaders in oral medicine — making the UB School of Dental Medicine an exceptional value.

About the Program
10/28/22
The International Dentist Program (IDP) is for the internationally trained dentist who seeks to practice dentistry in the United States. The IDP program is two years in duration, beginning in May with an intensive preparatory summer course. Graduates receive a DDS degree and are eligible to participate in the various licensure examinations given across the country.
IDP Information Sessions
10/28/22
There are many different ways to get in contact with us for pre-dental information. Check out our options below to help you with your pre-dental plan.
Admission Requirements
10/28/22
The School of Dental Medicine accepts 24 applicants to this program each year. Admission is highly competitive.
How To Apply
10/28/22
The International Dentist Program participates in the ADEA Centralized Application for Advanced Placement for International Dentists (CAAPID).
Costs, Financial Aid and Scholarships
11/17/22
The University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine offers the International Dentist Program (IDP) for the internationally trained dentist who seeks to practice dentistry in the United States. The IDP program is two years in duration, beginning in May with an intensive preparatory summer course. Graduates receive a DDS degree and are eligible to participate in the various licensure examinations given across the country.
Success After Graduation
10/28/22
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.
Bench Test Prep Course for International Dentists
10/6/22
The University at Buffalo offers a Bench Test preparatory course for international dentists. This course is optimal for those who may need better preparation in fixed and removable prosthodontics, operative dentistry, and treatment planning for the testing required by most U.S. dental schools as part of their admissions process.
IDP Meet Our Students
10/28/22
Ankita Garg is a 2023 DDS graduate (IDP student) . She completed her bachelor's degree from BRS Dental College in India. Afterwards, she completed her Master's in Public Health from East Stroudsburg University in Pennsylvania and worked at Geisinger Hospital as a Research Coordinator and currently enrolled in a research project at UB. She is interested in pediatrics and Special needs dentistry and is Advanced Standing chair for ASDA District 2 Cabinet to help international students bridge the gap.