DDS Program

Explore Your Passion

Whether in the dental clinic, classroom, lab, or community our faculty, students, and alumni define the strengths and uniqueness of Iowa in everything that they do. Iowa D.D.S. training provides rich experiences to ensure our graduates possess the necessary skills and knowledge to become competent, independent dentists ready for practice.

Dental student providing peer to peer oral health care

Why Iowa?

At Iowa, we take a holistic approach to a student's development. We believe dentist are more than technicians and must develop skills in critical thinking, professionalism, health promotion, interpersonal skills, cultural competency, interprofessional practice and practice management to be successful.

Clinical experiences

in the first (D1) year

Greatest number of clinical experiences

ranked among top dental schools

Mentorship communities

with faculty and alumni

170,000 patient visits

per year

Faculty to student ratio

1:3

Dental Counseling and Wellness

support services

Rotational curriculum

through 10 dental specialties

Student research program

most accomplished in the U.S.

Student organizations

See what you'll learn

Take a look at the Iowa DDS curriculum and start mapping your journey.

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Find the support you need

Our Academic and Student Affairs team partners with faculty and staff to provide programs and services that positively impacts the personal growth, success, health and well-being of our dental students.