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The Ohio State University College of Dentistry

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School Ranking by Areas

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Reviews

3 Review quotes:

"The student facilities are unbelievable. There are 6 or 7 different student gyms you can choose from, huge turf fields to do whatever on, and Olympic pools. If you are active, love to go out, play sports, or be social, OSU is a great school."
"Having to stop and call maintenance in the middle of drilling a cavity preparation because my high speed’s water stopped working just makes you want to burn the entire school down. Our current clinic is a disaster."
"Some are really difficult if you are striving for an A. Getting B’s isn’t too difficult. And if you just care about passing (I’m not judging; I would love to get C’s if I wasn’t specializing), you’ll have a lot of free time."

What are the best things about attending The Ohio State University College of Dentistry?

I am currently about to finish my third year at The Ohio State University College of Dentistry. I’m out of the woods as far as tough classroom studying goes, but am neck deep in trudging through clinical requirements. So, I’ve been able to see almost every side of the dental school experience OSU has to offer. As a preface, in my personal opinion, take reviews of any dental school with a grain of salt. Even the one you’re reading now. You never know if the stress a student feels is more self-inflicted or a result of a poor program.

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What are the worst things about attending The Ohio State University College of Dentistry?

The most glaring negative about OSU is actually going to be one of the biggest draws in a year from now. The school is OLD. I’ve had to deal with equipment that is decades old. Having to stop and call maintenance in the middle of drilling a cavity preparation because my high speed’s water stopped working just makes you want to burn the entire school down. Our current clinic is a disaster. The chairs malfunction 30% of the time. Hoses are falling off. Suction randomly goes out. It’s not a good time and you and your patient have to suck it up and deal with it. BUT, in a year from now, a new, multi-million dollar building will be finished and all of these problems will be a thing of the past. Any student applying now will be able to use the newest equipment available. In the end, dealing with old equipment has taught me to be resourceful and I’ll forever appreciate new technology when I get out in the real world. It is absolutely a negative though for the current students.

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What do students need to know/what do you wish you knew before attending The Ohio State University College of Dentistry?

Considering the pros and cons of OSU, I really think I made the right decision to come here. I have loved my time in Columbus. Dental school is difficult no matter where you go. Each program will have some amazing faculty and a few really crappy assholes.

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School Information

About school of dentistry

The Ohio State University College of Dentistry (OSU COD), the nation’s fourth-largest public dental school, consists of 10 academic divisions representing all major dental specialties. As part of a research-intensive university, faculty and students engage in basic, clinical and applied research in a research program that draws extensive support from the National Institutes of Health and the National Science Foundation. Students and residents learn in an interprofessional environment with seven health science colleges on campus. Extensive clinical training includes service work at a variety of statewide outreach sites.


Mission

The College of Dentistry is dedicated to addressing the evolving health care needs of communities in Ohio, the nation, and the world by: - Providing comprehensive oral and craniofacial health care in an inter-professional health science community. - Educating health care professionals and scientists in a collaborative and diverse academic environment. - Creating, discovering, and sharing knowledge. - Preparing socially responsible and engaged citizens. - Promoting a culture of excellence, respect, and inclusiveness


Dean

Dr. Carroll Ann Trotman, B.D.S., M.A., M.S.


Vision

Improving health by innovation in oral and craniofacial patient care through learning, discovery, and service.


Core values

Excellence, compassion, integrity, professionalism, inclusion, trust.


Location

Ohio, United States



Contact Information

Main address:

• 305 West 12th Avenue • Columbus, OH 43210 • Phone: 614-292-3361

Academic affairs:

• Dr. Darryl T. Hamamoto, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Associate Professor • 3173 Postle Hall • Phone: 614-292-4250 • Fax: 614-292-7619 • Email: dentistryadmissions@osu.edu

Admissions:

• Mr. Garien Hudson, Director of Admissions • 1132 Postle Hall • 305 West 12th Avenue • Columbus, OH 43210 • Phone: 614-292-3361 • Email: dentistryadmissions@osu.eduhttps://dentistry.osu.edu/admissions

Dental deans office:

https://dent.osu.edu/about-us/

Financial aid/registrar

• Ms. Alyssa McLellan, Financial Aid Advisor • Phone: 614-292-8155 • Email: mclellan.11@osu.edu

Student affairs:

• Ms. Susannah Turner, Director of Student Affairs • Phone: 614-292-7809 • Email: dentistrystudentaffairs@osu.edu

Student services:

• Ms. Susannah Turner, Director of Student Affairs • Phone: 614-292-7809 • Email: dentistrystudentaffairs@osu.edu


Preparation — Prerequisites

BCP (Biology, Chemistry, Physics)

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Notes:

Freshman Composition is required for English I; English II is any composition course beyond freshman English Composition

Preparation — Community College Coursework and AP Credits

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Preparation — Dental Shadowing

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Application and Selection — Timeline

Entering class

Fall

Earliest application filling date

Early June

Latest application filing date

Oct. 1

Earliest date for acceptance offers

Dec. 1


Application and Selection — Fees and Deposits

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Applicant & Entering Class — Application and Enrollment by Gender

Gender ratio of applicants

I'd definitely recommend to refresh the page, data is random :)

Other: 795 (95.21%)

835

Total Applicants

OtherFemaleMale

Female: 35 (4.19%)

Male: 5 (0.60%)

Gender ratio of first-year enrollment

I'd definitely recommend to refresh the page, data is random :)

Other: 405 (42.90%)

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First-Year Enrollment

OtherFemaleMale

Female: 505 (53.50%)

Male: 34 (3.60%)


Applicant & Entering Class — Application and Enrollment by Race

Application received by dental schools in the U.S. by race and gender

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Applicant & Entering Class — International Dental School Graduates

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Applicant & Entering Class — State of Residence

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Applicant & Entering Class — DAT Score

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