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Doctor of Dental Medicine Program
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School of Dental Medicine Admission Requirements
The Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences School of Dental Medicine Application is now closed on the AADSAS portal. The application will open again for the 2026 application cycle in early May.
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Our graduates must be competent in preventing, diagnosing, and caring for patients with oral-facial conditions affecting overall health and well-being. They must be able to identify and screen for chronic health conditions, such as hypertension and diabetes, and provide support for patients with behavioral, nutritional, and substance abuse challenges. They must also function effectively in an integrated healthcare system, collaborating and partnering with other healthcare providers within their geographic area and beyond.
Our program is competency-based. A full description of the School of Dental Medicine Competencies for the New Dental Graduate can be found here.
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To request a tour of our campus, please visit our PNWU website to register. These tours are scheduled on the fourth Tuesday of the month, excluding PNWU’s Open House dates. PNWU-SDM tours are intended for those who are not applying for the current admission cycle.
Accreditation
As of August 2024, the SDM has received initial accreditation from the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA).
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We welcome all queries. For admissions related questions, please email admission@pnwu.edu. All other inquiries, feel free to contact us at SDM@pnwu.edu, and we’ll get back to you shortly.
