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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Adams School of Dentistry

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Reviews

3 Review quotes:

"The school also has a very large endowment for a dental school, and there are quite a few scholarships provided by the DFNC. Currently, 1 out of every 3 students receives a scholarship, and this number is on the rise."

"Students find themselves in the clinic as early as the end of the 1st year, and are doing quite a bit of restorative work throughout 2nd year (everything from operative to fixed), all while preparing to take full responsibility of full patient care by 3rd year."

"It is a very challenging program (largely due to the expectations), yet they do a great job at taking care of their students."

What are the best things about attending UNC Adams School of Dentistry?

UNC has a very strong reputation in the world of dentistry, and this reputation creates high expectations for both students and faculty. Having had world-renowned leaders in various fields who authored many of the most widely used textbooks (Proffit (Ortho), Turvey (OMFS), Sturtevant (Operative Dentistry), to name a few...), there is a strong tradition. Many are attracted to UNC due to the idea of being able to learn from some of the best in the world. This prestigious reputation also provides many opportunities for students, especially in terms of specializing. Although UNC isn’t necessarily focused on being a ‘specializing school’, its pedigree does very well in opening doors for students across all specialties.

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What are the worst things about attending UNC Adams School of Dentistry?

Many students agree that we don’t have the best basic science curriculum. The current basic science curriculum is designed to help students be successful with the dental boards. However, for students pursuing OMFS for example, we fall a little behind in terms of medical knowledge compared to some other schools. This generally means that UNC students have to study a bit more for exams like the CBSE. For those students pursuing other specialties or general practice, this doesn’t really have any effect.

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What do students need to know/What do you wish you knew before attending the UNC Adams School of Dentistry?

UNC has a really unique atmosphere, and the people here are very happy and proud to be here. It is a very challenging program (largely due to the expectations and tradition), yet they do a great job at taking care of their students. I think that many students come here because they know that it is a positive environment and that they will genuinely enjoy their time in Chapel Hill.

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School Information

About school of dentistry

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC) has the distinction of being the nation’s first state university. Close to the Research Triangle Park near the center of the state, Chapel Hill is a college community of 57,000. UNC Adams School of Dentistry (UNC ASOD) occupies four buildings—its original building; a five-story, 110,000-square-foot building providing teaching and clinical facilities; a six-story patient care facility, and a 216,000-square-foot facility for teaching and research. The dental school offers graduate education in 13 areas, including nine dental specialties, Advanced Education in General Dentistry and General Practice Residency programs, oral biology and clinical research.

Mission

Transforming dentistry for better health.

Dean

Edward J. Swift, Jr., DMD - Interim Dean

Vision

To become the global model for oral health education, in care and discovery.

Core values

Passionately serving our people, our community, our field through inclusiveness and beyond excellence.

Location

North Carolina, United States

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Contact Information

School website:

http://www.dentistry.unc.edu/

Main address:

• Manning Drive and Columbia Street • Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7450 • Phone: 919-537-3737 • Fax: 919-966-4049

Academic affairs:

•1611 Koury Oral Health Sciences Building • Campus Box 7450 • Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7450 • Phone: 919-537-3347 • Fax: 919-966-5795

Admissions:

•3501 Koury Oral Health Sciences Building • Campus Box 7450 • Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7450 • Email:DDSAdmissions@unc.edu • Phone: 919-537-3348 • Fax: 919-966-5795

Diversity:

• Inclusive Excellence and Equity Initiatives • Campus Box 7450 • Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7450

Financial aid/registrar

• University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill • 111 Pettigrew Hall • Chapel Hill, NC 27599-2300 • Phone: 919-962-3620 • http://studentaid.unc.edu/

International students and scholars:

• Office of Global Initiatives • Campus Box 7450 • Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7450 • Phone: 919-445-2742

Recruitment:

3501 Koury Oral Health Sciences Building Campus Box 7450 Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7450 Phone: 919-537-3348

Student affairs:

•3501 Koury Oral Health Sciences Building • Campus Box 7450 • Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7450 • Phone: 919-537-3348

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Preparation — Prerequisites

BCP (Biology, Chemistry, Physics)

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Preparation — Community College Coursework and AP Credits

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Preparation — Dental Shadowing

Dental shadowing and other admission factors

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Application and Selection — Timeline

Entering class

Fall

Earliest application filling date

Early June

Latest application filing date

Nov. 1

Earliest date for acceptance offers

Dec. 1

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Application and Selection — Fees and Deposits

Application fee

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Applicant & Entering Class — Application and Enrollment

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Application and enrollment details

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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: 53 (7.29%)

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Total Applicants

Female: 47 (6.46%)

Male: 627 (86.24%)

Gender ratio of first-year enrollment

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

Other: 378 (39.25%)

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First-Year Enrollment

Female: 457 (47.46%)

Male: 128 (13.29%)

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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

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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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

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Tuition and Fees

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