PRE-DENTS! Win a chance to get your application fees covered. | Learn more.
Oregon Health & Science University School of Dentistry
12-Month Access | $79 | One-Time Purchase
School Ranking by Areas
Clinical
Research
Social
Specialization
Why are you applying to Oregon Health & Science University School of Dentistry?
Reviews
3 Review quotes:
What are the best things about attending OHSU School of dentistry?
There are a lot of things to love about OHSU. First off, the facilities are amazing. The new school was built about five years ago and it is much nicer than any of the dental schools that I have seen in person. Not only is it new, it is very modern and clean. The school is 12 floors with the sim lab on the 10th floor which makes for great views of downtown Portland, the Willamette river, and the South Waterfront. Many dental schools have their sim labs in basements that felt like dungeons. All the nice views make it a little easier to be stuck inside during school. The dental clinics are on the 8th and 9th floors which also makes for great views. Specialty clinics are on the 11th and 12th floors.
Become a well-informed and prepared applicant with 200+ total in-depth reviews and 250+ total rankings on all US dental schools.
Trim down your list by just one school, and we've already saved you $100.
Get full access to admissions data, grades, student reviews, and more for $79 (one-time purchase).
12-Month Access
$79
One-Time Purchase
░░
What are the worst things about attending OHSU School of Dentistry?
OHSU just hired a new Dean of Academic Affairs and he has been very strict as far as attendance and other matters go. To the point where I forgot to sign the role one day and didn’t find out until the end of the term that I failed the class because of this. It was a headache and took weeks for me to clear up and finally get my grade changed. There have been a few issues like this for other students in other classes too (see additional experiences discussed below). The school seriously lacks diversity. if you are a minoritized student, this program can feel very isolating. The program doesn’t make a serious attempt to diversify incoming classes. For example, between 2011-2018, OHSU only admitted one student identifying as Black or African American (in 2016) out of 157 applicants.
Become a well-informed and prepared applicant with 200+ total in-depth reviews and 250+ total rankings on all US dental schools.
Trim down your list by just one school, and we've already saved you $100.
Get full access to admissions data, grades, student reviews, and more for $79 (one-time purchase).
12-Month Access
$79
One-Time Purchase
░░
What do students need to know/what do you wish you knew before attending OHSU School of Dentistry?
Students from prominent, majority social and ethnic backgrounds seem to enjoy OHSU for the most part, though they have their gripes (see those listed above that are not related to ethnic/social issues). If you are an underrepresented minority, I highly recommend going to ADEA online (https://www.adea.org/data/students/) to view statistics on each school regarding the number of underrepresented students that apply and the number that get admitted.
Become a well-informed and prepared applicant with 200+ total in-depth reviews and 250+ total rankings on all US dental schools.
Trim down your list by just one school, and we've already saved you $100.
Get full access to admissions data, grades, student reviews, and more for $79 (one-time purchase).
12-Month Access
$79
One-Time Purchase
░░
School Information
About school of dentistry
Oregon Health & Science University School of Dentistry (OHSU SOD) is located in a state-of-the-art facility on the bank of the Willamette River on OHSU’s South Waterfront Campus. OHSU SOD’s objectives are to impart the scientific knowledge and clinical skills needed in the practice of dentistry; instill standards of professional conduct as a way of life; and promote a dedication to continuous, lifelong professional study and self-improvement.
Mission
To provide educational programs, basic and clinical research and high-quality care and community programs through an environment promoting mutual respect and the free exchange of ideas.
Dean
Ronald L. Sakaguchi, PhD, DDS, MBA
Vision
OHSU SOD is a leader and innovator in oral health education, care and discovery.
Core values
OHSU SOD is committed to optimizing and integrating missions, providing an exceptional educational experience and an outstanding patient experience, promoting a community of scholarship and developing and diversifying sustainable funding.
Location
Oregon, United States
Contact Information
School website:
Main address:
• 2730 S Moody Avenue • Mail code: SD-DEAN • Portland, OR 97201-5042 • Phone: 503-494-8801 • Fax: 503-494-8351
Academic affairs:
• 2730 S Moody Avenue • Mail code: SD-AA • Portland, OR 97201-5042 • Phone: 503-494-8801 • Fax: 503-494-8351
Admissions:
• 2730 S Moody Avenue • Mail code: SD-SA • Portland, OR 97201-5042 • Phone: 503-494-5274 • Fax: 503-494-6244
Dental deans office:
• 2730 S Moody Avenue • Mail code: SD-DEAN • Portland, OR 97201-5042 • Phone: 503-494-8801 • Fax: 503-494-8351
Diversity:
• 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Road • Mail code: BICC • Portland, OR 97239-3098 • Phone: 503-494-5657 • http://www.ohsu.edu/diversity
Financial aid/registrar
• 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Road, L109 • Portland, OR 97239-3098 • Email: finaid@ohsu.edu or ohsureg@ohsu.edu • Phone: 503-494-7800 • http://www.ohsu.edu/finaid or http://www.ohsu.edu/registrar
International students and scholars:
• 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Road, L453 • Portland, OR 97239-3098 • Email: oia@ohsu.edu • Fax: 503-418-0825 • https://www.ohsu.edu/xd/education/international-affairs/
Student affairs:
• 2730 S Moody Avenue • Mail code: SD-SA • Portland, OR 97201-5042 • Phone: 503-494-5274 • Fax: 503-494-6244
Student services:
Preparation — Prerequisites
BCP (Biology, Chemistry, Physics)
| Required | Recommended | Lab Required | Credits (Semester/Quarter) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry, General/ Inorganic | ░░ | |||
| Chemistry, Organic | ░░ | |||
| Physics | ░░ | |||
| Biology | ░░ |
Additional biological sciences
| Required | Recommended | Lab Required | Credits (Semester/Quarter) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anatomy | ░░ | |||
| Physiology | ░░ | |||
| Biochemistry | ░░ | |||
| Cell Biology | ░░ | |||
| Histology | ░░ | |||
| Immunology | ░░ | |||
| Microbiology | ░░ | |||
| Molecular Biology/Genetics | ░░ | |||
| Zoology | ░░ |
English
| Required | Recommended | Lab Required | Credits (Semester/Quarter) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ░░ |
Other sciences
| Required | Recommended | Lab Required | Credits (Semester/Quarter) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | ░░ |
Notes:
Preparation — Community College Coursework and AP Credits
Limits on community college credit hours?
░░
Maximum number of community college credit hours?
░░
Accepted credit hours
| Prerequisites | |
|---|---|
| AP Credit Accepted | Community College Coursework Accepted |
░░ | ░░ |
| Electives | |
|---|---|
| AP Credit Accepted | Community College Coursework Accepted |
░░ | ░░ |
Preparation — Dental Shadowing
Dental shadowing and other admission factors
| Required | Strongly Recommended | Recommended | No. of Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Shadowing | ░░ | ░░ | ░░ | ░░ |
Application and Selection — Timeline
Entering class
Fall
Earliest application filling date
Early May
Latest application filing date
Nov. 1
Earliest date for acceptance offers
Dec. 1
Application and Selection — Fees and Deposits
Application fee
| Supplemental Application Fee |
|---|
░░ |
| Fee Waiver Available |
|---|
░░ |
| Fee Amount |
|---|
░░ |
First deposit required?
░░
Second and third deposit required?
░░
In-state resident amount
░░
Out-of-state resident amount
░░
International resident amount
░░
Deposit due date
░░
Applied to tuition?
░░
Refundable?
░░
Applicant & Entering Class — Application and Enrollment
First-year enrollment
░░
Number of received applications
░░
Acceptance rate
░░
Application and enrollment details
Number of received applications: ░░
Examined by review committee: undefined
Applicants offered a position: undefined
First-year enrollments: undefined
Applicant & Entering Class — Application and Enrollment by Gender
Gender ratio of applicants
I'd definitely recommend to refresh the page, data is random :)
Other: 261 (71.51%)
365
Total Applicants
Female: 29 (7.95%)
Male: 75 (20.55%)
Gender ratio of first-year enrollment
I'd definitely recommend to refresh the page, data is random :)
Other: 997 (99.80%)
999
First-Year Enrollment
Female: 1 (0.10%)
Male: 1 (0.10%)
Applicant & Entering Class — Application and Enrollment by Race
Application received by dental schools in the U.S. by race and gender
| Male | Female | Other | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | ░░ | ░░ | ░░ |
| Black or African American | ░░ | ░░ | ░░ |
| Hispanic or Latino | ░░ | ░░ | ░░ |
| Asian | ░░ | ░░ | ░░ |
| Two or More Races | ░░ | ░░ | ░░ |
| Nonresident Alien | ░░ | ░░ | ░░ |
| Unknown | ░░ | ░░ | ░░ |
| Total | ░░ | ░░ | ░░ |
First-year U.S. dental school enrolment by race and gender
| Male | Female | Other | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | ░░ | ░░ | ░░ |
| Black or African American | ░░ | ░░ | ░░ |
| Hispanic or Latino | ░░ | ░░ | ░░ |
| Asian | ░░ | ░░ | ░░ |
| Two or More Races | ░░ | ░░ | ░░ |
| Nonresident Alien | ░░ | ░░ | ░░ |
| Unknown | ░░ | ░░ | ░░ |
| Total | ░░ | ░░ | ░░ |
Applicant & Entering Class — International Dental School Graduates
Admitted international dental school graduates in 2021-22?
░░
International dental school graduates information
| Class Year Admitted | Number of Graduates Admitted with Advance Standing in 2021-22 |
|---|---|
░░ | ░░ |
Applicant & Entering Class — State of Residence
State of residence ratio
░░
in-state residents
░░
out-of-state residents
State of residence of first-year U.S. dental students, 2021-22
░░ |
Applicant & Entering Class — DAT Score
DAT score distribution
| Mean | 5th and 95th Percentiles | |
|---|---|---|
| Academic Average | ░░ | ░░ |
| Perceptual Ability | ░░ | ░░ |
| Total Science | ░░ | ░░ |
Applicant & Entering Class — GPA
GPA distribution (Graduate and Undergraduate Combined)
| Mean | 5th and 95th Percentiles | |
|---|---|---|
| Science | ░░ | ░░ |
| Total | ░░ | ░░ |
Clinical Experience
Patients visited per student
░░
Patients screened per student
░░
Patient care details
| On-campus Clinics | Extramural Facilities | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients Visited | ░░ | ░░ | ░░ |
| Patients Screened | ░░ | ░░ | ░░ |
Tuition and Fees
Total cost for 4 years
░░
for all residents
Tuition and fees breakdown
| 1st Year | 2nd Year | 3rd Year | 4th Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | ░░ | ░░ | ░░ | ░░ |
| Mandatory General Fees | ░░ | ░░ | ░░ | ░░ |
| Instructional Materials | ░░ | ░░ | ░░ | ░░ |
| Health Services | ░░ | ░░ | ░░ | ░░ |
| Instruments | ░░ | ░░ | ░░ | ░░ |
| 1st Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | ░░░░ |
| Mandatory General Fees | ░░░░ |
| Instructional Materials | ░░░░ |
| Health Services | ░░░░ |
| Instruments | ░░░░ |
| 2nd Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | ░░░░ |
| Mandatory General Fees | ░░░░ |
| Instructional Materials | ░░░░ |
| Health Services | ░░░░ |
| Instruments | ░░░░ |
| 3rd Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | ░░░░ |
| Mandatory General Fees | ░░░░ |
| Instructional Materials | ░░░░ |
| Health Services | ░░░░ |
| Instruments | ░░░░ |
| 4th Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | ░░░░ |
| Mandatory General Fees | ░░░░ |
| Instructional Materials | ░░░░ |
| Health Services | ░░░░ |
| Instruments | ░░░░ |
░░
░░