Doctor of Dental Surgery

July 4th Holiday

The School of Dentistry and its Clinics will be closed Friday, July 4th in observance of the Independence Day holiday.  Normal hours will resume Monday, July 7th.

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A Rewarding Career in Dentistry

Our comprehensive Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) program provides students with an academic foundation, hands-on clinical experience and confidence to achieve their long-term goals of being a dentist.

A World-Class Educational Facility

Our students benefit from rigorous academics, methodical training and a commitment to building leaders who improve lives through oral health.

Clinical experiences in year one

Collaborative problem-solving

Work supervised and guided by faculty

Nationally recognized researchers

Large network of nearby hospitals

Our Programs

Become a dentist

This accredited, full-time, four-year professional program is designed for highly qualified candidates who have completed a bachelor's degree or have completed 90 college credit hours toward completion of a bachelor’s degree and are eligible to enroll after completing 120 hours of college credit. Graduates of the program can practice as a DDS in a wide array of healthcare settings.

DDS admissions

DDS for Advanced Standing students

Learn the business side of dentistry

Combine the clinical acumen of the dental profession with a deeper understanding of business and management essentials with a combined DDS/MBA, in conjunction with the Henry W. Bloch School of Management.

DDS/MBA combined program

Reserve your seat

Students completing their sophomore year of college and who are residents of Missouri or Kansas can apply directly for a reserved seat in a future dental class.

Reserved admissions program

Explore a career in dentistry

Are you a high school student interested in becoming a dentist? Get hands-on experience in a dental setting and learn how to become a successful candidate for dental school.

Summer Dental Discovery Program

STAHR Dental Scholars Program

Shadow a current student

Sign up to sit chairside with one of our current DDS students.

Connect with an admissions counselor

Get your questions answered by a knowledgeable admissions counselor.

Schedule a visit

We offer in-person or virtual tours and visits.

Find scholarships

Get help paying for your program.