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West Virginia University School of Dentistry
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What are the best things about attending West Virginia University School of Dentistry?
One of the biggest advantages of attending WVU is its well-known reputation for creating good clinicians. Our graduation requirements for clinical cases are higher in comparison to other schools, which allows students to get tons of experience with treating all types of cases: caries, perio, extractions, and fixed/removable prosthodontics. We also go on a 6-week rural rotation during our 4th year which allows us to work in a private practice doing procedures and gaining even more experience. Our 3rd year students also have an opportunity to travel to Guatemala to treat patients which provides an excellent clinical (and life) experience.
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What are the worst things about attending West Virginia University School of Dentistry?
While raising graduation requirements and getting tons of clinical experience is definitely a good thing, it makes it difficult for students to find enough patients to meet those requirements. The community of Morgantown just isn’t big enough to keep a steady flow of patients for every single student, so students often have to bring in friends/family members as their own patients. This is especially difficult for out-of-state students who don’t have family members close by. In particular, there is definitely a shortage of patients that need endo treatment. The few endodontic patients that come into clinic end up being seen by the endo residents, so D3 and D4 students have very little experience with endo.
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What do students need to know/what do you wish you knew before attending West Virginia University School of Dentistry?
I mostly just wish I understood more about how classes and clinic were structured so I knew more of what to expect for each year. All of our basic bscience classes are taken in D1 and D2 years. We are eased into practicing hand skills by starting wax ups in dental anatomy during the first semester of D1. By second semester, we take our first “real” dental class and get to start drilling. D2 is more of a loaded schedule with a mixture of dental and basic science classes. We spend a lot of time in lab with fixed and removable pros classes, composite, and a cast gold restorations class.
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School Information
About school of dentistry
The West Virginia University School of Dentistry (WVU SOD) offers Doctor of Dental Surgery, Bachelor of Science, and Master of Science in Dental Hygiene, as well as advanced education programs in Endodontics, Orthodontics, Periodontics, Prosthodontics, and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. The small class size allows students to have more personalized faculty interactions. WVU SOD was one of three schools in the United States and Canada initially selected to establish a Center for Research and Education in Technology (CRET) Innovation Center. The Dr. W. Robert Biddington Center for Dental Innovation is a progressive, 2,239 square foot learning environment. The CRETs five operatories feature newly developed, high-tech equipment. The School of Dentistry is located in the WVU Health Sciences Center and is one of five schools focused on the education and training of health care professionals. This comprehensive learning environment allows students to experience interprofessional learning with the schools of medicine, nursing, pharmacy, and public health.
Mission
Oral Health. Our Priority.
Dean
Stephen Pachuta, DDS, MS, MaBe
Core values
Accountability | Communication | Collaboration | Excellence | Integrity | Service-mindedness
Location
West Virginia, United States
Contact Information
School website:
Main address:
• P.O. Box 9400, Morgantown, WV 26506-9400 • Phone: 304-293-2521 • Fax: 304-293-2859
Academic affairs:
• Dr. Michael Bagby, Interim Associate Dean for Academic Affairs • 1038 HSC North, Medical Center Drive • P.O. Box 9402, Morgantown, WV 26506-9405 • Phone: 304-293-4393 • Email: mbagby@hsc.wvu.edu
Admissions:
• Dr. Shelia S. Price, Associate Dean for Admissions, Recruitment and Access • P.O. Box 9407, Morgantown, WV 26506-9407 • Phone: 304-293-6646 • Fax: 304-293-8561 • Email: dentaladmit@hsc.wvu.edu
Dental deans office:
• Office of the Dean • P.O. Box 9400, Morgantown, WV 26506-9400 • Phone: 304-293-2521
Diversity:
• Dr. Shelia S. Price, Associate Dean for Admissions, Recruitment and Access • P.O. Box 9407, Morgantown, WV 26506-9407 • Phone: 304-293-6646 • Email: sprice@hsc.wvu.edu
Financial aid/registrar
• Mr. Eric Meadows, Assistant Director • HSC North 1170, Morgantown, WV 26506-9810 • Phone: 304-293-3706 • Email: hub.wvu.edu/contact •Ms. Aimee Pfeifer, University Registrar • P.O. Box 6878, Morgantown, WV 26506 • Phone: 304-293-5355 • Email: registrar@mail.wvu.edu • Website: registrar.wvu.edu/
Housing:
• Mr. Chris MacDonald, Executive Director • P.O. Box 6430, Morgantown, WV 26506-6430 On-campus: www.housing.wvu.edu • Phone: 304-293-4491 Off-campus: www.campuslife.wvu.edu/student-advocacy/off-campus-housing • Phone: 304-293-5611
International students and scholars:
• Ms. Carrie Caviani, Associate Director, Scholar Services • 103 Purinton House, Morgantown, WV 26506 • Phone: 304-293-3519 • isss.wvu.edu/ • M. Kristopher Bennett, Assistant Director, Compliance • 208 Purinton, Morgantown, WV 26506 • Phone: 304-293-3519 • isss.wvu.edu/
Recruitment:
• Dr. Shelia S. Price, Associate Dean for Admissions, Recruitment and Access • P.O. Box 9407, Morgantown, WV 26506-9407 • Phone: 304-293-6646 • Fax: 304-293-8561 • Email: dentaladmit@hsc.wvu.edu
Student affairs:
• Dr. Valerie Perrine, Interim Assistant Dean • P.O. 9495, Morgantown, WV 26506-9404 • Phone: 304-581-1809
Student services:
• Dr. Valerie Perrine, Interim Assistant Dean • P.O. 9495, Morgantown, WV 26506-9404 • Phone: 304-581-1809
Preparation — Prerequisites
BCP (Biology, Chemistry, Physics)
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English
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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
Application and Selection — Fees and Deposits
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Applicant & Entering Class — Application and Enrollment
First-year 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: 614 (63.36%)
969
Total Applicants
Female: 201 (20.74%)
Male: 154 (15.89%)
Gender ratio of first-year enrollment
I'd definitely recommend to refresh the page, data is random :)
Other: 86 (8.94%)
962
First-Year Enrollment
Female: 676 (70.27%)
Male: 200 (20.79%)
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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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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