About Dentistry
There are many benefits to being a dentist. That's why it is one of the best professions that you can choose - not only in the United States, but in the world. Learn more about being a dentist, and how the University at Buffalo can help prepare you for a successful career in the field.
Join us at an upcoming information session, where prospective students can learn more about dental school and what it's like to be a student at the UB School of Dental Medicine!
ASDA Pre-Dental Office Hours
Tune in to Instagram Live every 3rd Tuesday of the month from 12-1 p.m. to ask your questions and discuss dental school with the UBSDM's Office of Student Affairs and student members of the ASDA Pre-Dental Committee!
Follow @ubsdm_pre_dental on Instagram!
Upcoming Dates: Tuesday, February 3rd
Friday Dental Drop-In
Visit the UBSDM's preclinical and clinical facilities with a current dental student! Admissions staff will be on hand to answer questions
Upcoming Dates: February 27th
Time: 4-5 p.m.
Location: Squire Hall Welcome Center (first floor) on UB's South Campus
Registration is required. There is no fee. Limited space available. Click the link below to register!
Questions: Contact ubasdapd@buffalo.edu.
Destination Dental School 2026
Destination Dental School (DDS) is an eight-week summer pathway program for individuals interested in a career in dentistry. This program prepares students who have been historically underrepresented in the profession to successfully apply and be accepted to dental school.
DDS fellows participate in seven weeks of virtual Saturday meetings, followed by a one-week, in-person intensive training program at the UB School of Dental Medicine.
Through the DDS program, Fellows learn about the dental profession and dental school application and financing strategies, study for the Dental Admission Test (DAT), participate in hands-on activities, conduct research projects, and network with faculty mentors, dental students and community leaders.
DDS fellows receive Dental Admission Test (DAT) study resources, reimbursement for one DAT, a waived application fee to the UBSDM, and a stipend to cover the costs of travel and lodging for the in-person component.
ASDA Pre-Dental Mentor Program
Do you have questions about applying to dental school, taking the DAT, undergraduate course requirements, interviewing, writing the personal statement, and/or life as a dental student? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, a DDS student mentor can help!
The pre-dental mentorship program connects pre-dental students with a current dental student who has DDS application experience. The goal of the UBSDM mentorship program is to guide future pre-dental students on their journey to dental school (hopefully to UBSDM) and serve as an additional resource for any questions they have along the way.
Each mentor meets with their mentee, either online or in person, at least once every semester.
Phone: 716-829-6925
Fax: 716-829-2731
Email: sdmadmit@buffalo.edu
Hours: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., M-F
DDS Admissions
School of Dental Medicine
315 Squire Hall
University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY 14214