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The Ohio State University College of Dentistry
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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
School website:
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.edu • https://dentistry.osu.edu/admissions
Dental deans office:
Financial aid/registrar
• Ms. Alyssa McLellan, Financial Aid Advisor • Phone: 614-292-8155 • Email: mclellan.11@osu.edu
Housing:
International students and scholars:
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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Additional biological sciences
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English
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Other sciences
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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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Accepted credit hours
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Preparation — Dental Shadowing
Dental shadowing and other admission factors
| Required | Strongly Recommended | Recommended | No. of Hours | |
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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
Application fee
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Deposit
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Applicant & Entering Class — Application and Enrollment
First-year enrollment
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Number of received applications
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Acceptance rate
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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: 795 (95.21%)
835
Total Applicants
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%)
944
First-Year Enrollment
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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First-year U.S. dental school enrolment by race and gender
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Applicant & Entering Class — International Dental School Graduates
Admitted international dental school graduates in 2021-22?
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International dental school graduates information
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Applicant & Entering Class — State of Residence
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State of residence of first-year U.S. dental students, 2021-22
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Applicant & Entering Class — DAT Score
DAT score distribution
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Applicant & Entering Class — GPA
GPA distribution (Graduate and Undergraduate Combined)
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Clinical Experience
Patients visited per student
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Tuition and Fees
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Tuition and fees breakdown
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