How to Apply
This is your hub for learning how to apply to the International Dentistry Program at UB.
The International Dentist Program participates in the ADEA Centralized Application for Advanced Placement for International Dentists (CAAPID). Refer here to find the details on all seven steps to apply to our IDP Program.
Step 1
Prepare your CAAPID Application
Application to the University at Buffalo IDP program is through the ADEA Centralized Application for Advanced Placement for International Dentists (CAAPID).
Learn how to apply through CAAPID:
Step 2
Complete the CAAPID Application
Complete your CAAPID Application to our IDP Program:
1) Transcripts & ECE Evaluations
Applicants must submit a detailed Educational Credential Evaluator [ECE] course-by-course evaluation to ADEA CAAPID.
Our school does not accept the World Education Services [WES] evaluation.
These documents must be submitted to your CAAPID application for admission consideration:
2) NBDE Scores
Our program requires passage of Part I NBDE or Integrated NDBE (INDBE) to be considered for admission. Applicants who have passed NBDE Part II or INDBE will be given preference for admission.
You must make arrangements to submit official NBDE scores to CAAPID directly. Please do not send NBDE or INBDE scores directly to our admissions office. Our committee must see official NBDE score reports in your CAAPID portal by our June 1, 2026, admissions deadline.
3) Evaluation Letters
Applicants must submit three letters of evaluation through the ADEA CAAPID portal. No additional letters will be accepted.
Letters can be no older than three years. For the 2027 CAAPID cycle, our committee will only accept recommendations from 2024, 2025, and 2026.
We recommend obtaining evaluation letters from academic faulty or dental professionals who can best attest to your skills, abilities, and personal attributes. However, evaluation letters may come from any individual.
Please do not send letters directly to the University at Buffalo.
4) TOEFL Scores
The TOEFL Exam is required to apply for the University at Buffalo International Dentist Program (IDP).
Step 3
Submit the UB Supplemental Application Fee
There is a $100 USD Supplemental application fee required to apply to the University at Buffalo International Dental Program. This application fee:
The supplemental fee must be received by the IDP Admissions Committee by the June 1, 2026, application deadline.
The application fee is non-refundable and is not credited toward any charges when an accepted applicant registers as a student.
We require electronic submission of the application fee via credit card or e-check.
UB Supplemental Application Fee vs. CAAPID Application Fee
Please note the $100.00 USD Supplemental Application Fee is a separate fee from the ADEA CAAPID application fee.
APPLICATION FEE PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS
After submitting your online CAAPID application to the University at Buffalo, applicants will receive an email with supplemental application fee payment instructions.
Step 4
Receive a Bench Test and Interview Offer
Following initial review of applications, interviews will be granted on a rolling basis. The Admissions Committee will review all applicants, but will only invite qualified applicants to participate in the interview process.
Interviews are by invitation only. The interview process consists of an orientation to the School of Dental Medicine, faculty interview, and a bench testing preclinical exercise. The fee to sit for the bench test is non-refundable.
The Admissions Office will contact selected candidates directly via e-mail and will provide more information about the interview. All candidates are expected to confirm their attendance for the interview.
Candidates invited to interview will be provided with detailed information on how to remit the bench testing fee and how to plan their travel to Buffalo for the interview and bench testing. Each interviewee is responsible for his or her own visa, travel and expenses.
Step 5
Take the IDP Bench Test
The Bench Test is required for International Dentist Program admission consideration.
The IDP Bench Test is administered to assess each candidate's clinical knowledge and hand skill proficiency. Bench Test information will only be provided to those candidates invited to the bench test and interview.
Those candidates who successfully pass the bench test will be invited to interview in person at the School of Dental Medicine. In-person interviews will take place either on Wednesday afternoon or on Thursday morning. You will be notified of your interview date and time by Wednesday morning after your bench test.
Candidates MUST remain in Buffalo after completing their bench test in order to participate in the in-person interview session.
Bench Tests & Interviews are granted by invitation only.
Step 6
Interview (after Bench Test)
The interview is required for International Dentist Program admission consideration.
Personal interviews are required for admission to the International Dentist Program at the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine. Additional information will be provided to those candidates offered the opportunity to bench test and interview with our school.
Step 7
Final Admission Decision
Upon completion of the interview process, the IDP Admissions Committee will evaluate and offer provisional acceptances to those selected.
Admission offers generally begin two to three weeks after bench test and interviews are completed for all students. However, our committee will continue to make offers until our IDP class is full.
Phone: 716-829-6926
Email: idp@buffalo.edu
Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. EST, M-F
IDP Admissions
School of Dental Medicine
315 Squire Hall
University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY 14214