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Doctor of Dental Medicine

WesternU’s College of Dental Medicine is committed to establishing a quality, innovative program that prepares you for success, whether in private practice, community service, research or academics. Our four-year program will allow you to learn with an integrated team of health professionals in a part of the country with a wealth of clinical opportunities. Consistent with the WesternU philosophy, the faculty of the College of Dental Medicine will actively partner with you to help you become a humane, sensitive, and technically competent healthcare professional.

As a student in our program, you can take advantage of a quality, innovative curriculum based on the “best practices” in health-care education today. You will use new facilities with advanced educational and clinical technology within an established health sciences university dedicated to providing student-centered, interprofessional health education. Dental students of the College of Dental Medicine will embark on a journey with the enthusiastic support of administration, faculty and staff.

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Our College innovates along with those changes to ensure our students experience the latest equipment, technologies, and techniques.

Our students come in with a level of dental medicine knowledge, skill, and professionalism. Through the course of our academic programs, their knowledge, skills, and professionalism are enhanced and refined as their confidence grows. Our faculty work side-by-side with students and patients to instill a humanistic approach to health care by putting each patient first.
  • International Students

    Western University of Health Sciences (WesternU) welcomes international students and their families to our diverse university community.

    International Student Services (ISS) is responsible for providing support and assistance in immigration advising, maintaining immigration status, maintaining information and documents on foreign students and their dependents in the Student and exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS), staying current with rules and regulations and interpreting and applying the rules and regulations set forth by the Department of Homeland Security.

    International Students

  • Veterans Benefits

    Western University of Health Sciences has approval from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to certify students eligible to receive VA educational benefits. The School Certifying Officials that are located on the Pomona, California campus assist all students who receive VA educational benefits. We cannot assist you with determining your eligibility for benefits.

    Veterans Benefits

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    Accreditation

    Dental education programs in the United States are accredited by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA), a specialized accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Dental education programs are developed in accordance with the established Accreditation Standards for Dental Education, a copy of which can be found on the Commission on Dental Accreditation’s area of www.ada.org at Accreditation Standards for Dental Education Programs.
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    Upcoming Events

    • DMD Drop-In Group Advising

      Tuesday, April 22 at 12:00 PM Pacific Standard Time
    • IDP Drop-In Group Advising

      Thursday, April 24 at 2:00 PM Pacific Standard Time

      Do you have questions about applying to WesternU’s Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD-IDP) program? Drop in during our virtual group advising session, where you and your fellow prospective students will have the opportunity to ask an admissions team member your specific application questions. Register to get help navigating our admissions process and receive tips on how to become a competitive applicant.  

    • Funding Your Future: Navigating Financial Aid for Graduate Programs

      Wednesday, April 30 at 5:00 PM Pacific Standard Time

      Do you have questions about applying for financial aid? Join our webinar to connect with a financial aid representative, as they share important deadline dates and different loan and scholarship opportunities created to assist you throughout your educational journey. You’ll also have a chance to ask them your questions during an open Q&A session. Your family and other members of your support system are welcome to join us! We’re excited to offer our financial aid webinar in both English and Spanish. Space is limited, so we encourage you to reserve your spot today!

    • IDP Drop-In Group Advising

      Monday, May 5 at 11:00 AM Pacific Standard Time

      Do you have questions about applying to WesternU’s Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD-IDP) program? Drop in during our virtual group advising session, where you and your fellow prospective students will have the opportunity to ask an admissions team member your specific application questions. Register to get help navigating our admissions process and receive tips on how to become a competitive applicant.  

    • DMD Financial Aid Webinar: How to Navigate Your Investment into Dental School

      Tuesday, May 6 at 5:00 PM Pacific Standard Time
    • DMD Drop-In Group Advising

      Tuesday, May 20 at 11:00 AM Pacific Standard Time

      Do you have questions about applying to WesternU’s Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) program? Drop in during our virtual group advising session, where you and your fellow prospective students will have the opportunity to ask an admissions team member your specific application questions. Register to get help navigating our admissions process and receive tips on how to become a competitive applicant.  

    • WesternU Preview Day & Open House | California Campus

      Saturday, June 7 at 8:30 AM Pacific Standard Time

      Get to know WesternU, our programs, and our community. Choose your program of interest and join us on our Pomona, California campus to: – Hear directly from our president and faculty members about program curriculum and highlights – Explore our classrooms, labs, hands-on learning spaces, and more – Connect with current students and learn about their experiences – Participate in hands-on, interactive workshops – Learn about navigating the admissions process and preparing to meet our application requirements – Gain insights into setting yourself up for admissions success  

    • DMD Drop-In Advising Session

      Monday, June 9 at 2:30 PM Pacific Standard Time
    • DMD Drop-In Group Advising

      Thursday, June 19 at 11:00 AM Pacific Standard Time

      Do you have questions about applying to WesternU’s Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) program? Drop in during our virtual group advising session, where you and your fellow prospective students will have the opportunity to ask an admissions team member your specific application questions. Register to get help navigating our admissions process and receive tips on how to become a competitive applicant

    • DMD-IDP Drop-In Advising Session

      Monday, June 23 at 2:30 PM Pacific Standard Time
    • IDP Drop-In Group Advising

      Thursday, June 26 at 11:00 AM Pacific Standard Time

      Do you have questions about applying to WesternU’s Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD-IDP) program? Drop in during our virtual group advising session, where you and your fellow prospective students will have the opportunity to ask an admissions team member your specific application questions. Register to get help navigating our admissions process and receive tips on how to become a competitive applicant.  

    • WesternU Preview Day & Open House | California Campus

      Saturday, November 15 at 8:30 AM Pacific Standard Time

      Get to know WesternU, our programs, and our community. Choose your program of interest and join us on our Pomona, California campus to: – Hear directly from our president and faculty members about program curriculum and highlights – Explore our classrooms, labs, hands-on learning spaces, and more – Connect with current students and learn about their experiences – Participate in hands-on, interactive workshops – Learn about navigating the admissions process and preparing to meet our application requirements – Gain insights into setting yourself up for admissions success