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Howard University College of Dentistry

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Reviews

3 Review quotes:

"Howard simulates multiple mock boards a year to help us prepare for the actual boards. On these days we take a full length board exam to help us prepare for the real thing."
"You’re going to basically teach yourself."
"Attendance is mandatory and if class attendance starts to drop, the professors notice and make the exams harder."

What are the best things about attending Howard University College of Dentistry?

In case you are not aware, Howard is a Historically Black College/University (HBCU) with a published mission to “provide a dental education of exceptional quality to qualified individuals, with particular emphasis on recruiting promising African Americans and other historically underrepresented students." They also emphasize interviewing and accepting students whose applications and lives show a predisposition to serving marginalized groups and communities.

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What are the worst things about attending Howard University College of Dentistry?

You’re going to basically teach yourself, especially in the didactic portions of the dental curriculum. Learning course content usually involves reading information off the slides directly and memorizing it. The lecturers aren’t the greatest, and you will also get tired of sitting in class so you end up using YouTube to understand it better. The lecturers in the dental courses can also be pretty unforgiving and harsh. Attendance is mandatory and if class attendance starts to drop, the professors notice and make the exams harder. This is frustrating as many other schools simply record their lectures so students can catch up afterward.

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

You’re going to work your butt off. It’s not easy, especially here. You may go through a time where you experience depression and great anxiety. First-year is hell: you’re juggling everything and then suddenly you have 300 new things to juggle with the old things. Second-year isn’t as bad as the first but it’s still pretty terrible. Third-year is smoother sailing as the only big hurdles are finding patients, dealing with administration, and Axium. Fourth-year, you basically have it down but you’re preparing for residency and getting your clinical requirements done.

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School Information

About school of dentistry

Howard University College of Dentistry (HUCD)—is the nation's fifth oldest dental school and is a leading teaching and patient care institution. The Center for Health Sciences of the University includes colleges of Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, and Allied Health Sciences. The 89-acre campus is 5 minutes from downtown Washington, D.C. The college has trained thousands of highly skilled dental professionals to serve their communities, particularly the underserved. HUCD’s graduates serve communities in 42 states and 54 countries. HUCD’s staff of over 80 faculty members, who constitute one of the best-trained dental faculties in the world, are committed to producing distinguished, compassionate, and culturally sensitive graduates. Howard University also offers an Academic Reinforcement Program for disadvantaged students to prepare them for entrance to the University. Post-Doctoral Residency is offered in Pediatric Dentistry, Orthodontics, Oral Surgery, General Practice Residency, and Advanced Education in General Dentistry. HUCD is dedicated to providing high-quality oral health care to patients and improving oral health in local and global communities.


Mission

To provide exemplary education, service, and research that promotes patient-centered, collaborative care and advocacy for the elimination of health disparities.


Dean

Andrea D. Jackson, D.D.S., M.S.


Vision

To provide a dental education of exceptional quality to qualified individuals, with particular emphasis on recruiting people of color and historically underrepresented and disadvantaged individuals.


Core values

(C) Collaboration (A) Accountability (R) Respect (E) Excellence (S) Service


Location

District of Columbia, United States



Contact Information

Main address:

• 600 W Street, NW • Washington, DC 20059 • Phone: 202-806-0019 • Fax: 202-806-0354

Academic affairs:

Dr. Cheryl Fryer Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Room 129 Phone: 202 806-0442

Admissions:

• Dr. Reginald O. Salter, Director Admissions and Student Activities Room 126 202-806-0337 HUCDadmit@howard.edu

Dental deans office:

• Dr. Andrea D. Jackson, Dean • Phone: 202-806-0019

Diversity:

The College of Dentistry has a diverse student body, having trained more African American students than any dental school in the United States. The Howard University College of Dentistry is committed to helping the underserved, having established community programs for the homeless, HIV patients, and children.

Financial aid/registrar

• Dr. Rozanna Aitcheson, Assistant Director Professional Schools Financial Aid • Room 508 • Phone: 202-806-0368 raitcheson@howard.edu

Housing:

• Mr. Joseph Uter, Interim Director • 2205 4th Street, NW • Washington, DC 20059 • Phone: 202-806-6131

International students and scholars:

• Dr. Dexter Woods • Director International Dentists Program & Continuing Education • Phone: 202 806-0442 dexter.woods@howard.edu

Recruitment:

Dr. Reginald O. Salter, Director Admissions and Student Activities Room 126 reginald.salter@howard.edu Phone 202-806-0235

Student affairs:

• Dr. Donna Grant-Mills, Associate Dean for Student Affairs • Room 508 • Phone: 202-806-0361

Student services:

Dr. Donna Grant-Mills, Associate Dean for Student Affairs • Room 508 • Phone: 202-806-0361


Preparation — Prerequisites

BCP (Biology, Chemistry, Physics)

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Preparation — Dental Shadowing

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Application and Selection — Timeline

Entering class

Fall

Earliest application filling date

June 1,

Latest application filing date

January 15,

Earliest date for acceptance offers

Dec. 1


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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: 220 (23.45%)

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Total Applicants

OtherFemaleMale

Female: 24 (2.56%)

Male: 694 (73.99%)

Gender ratio of first-year enrollment

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

Other: 798 (83.65%)

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First-Year Enrollment

OtherFemaleMale

Female: 108 (11.32%)

Male: 48 (5.03%)


Applicant & Entering Class — Application and Enrollment by Race

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Applicant & Entering Class — International Dental School Graduates

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