There are many ways to visit and stay connected to the UMKC School of Dentistry. Find more information about each below.

One-on-one meeting with an admissions advisor. Set up a time to meet to discuss the DDS program and tour the school or email dds@umkc.edu.

Informational sessions – the School of Dentistry hosts several informational sessions throughout the year. Check back to this page for more information about our next info session.

Join us for one of our Virtual DDS Information Events!  Learn more about the Doctorate of Dental Surgery Program and Requirements.

Click a date to Register:

Tuesday, February 21 from 12 – 1pm
Wednesday, March 22 from 12 – 1pm
Friday, April 7 from 12 – 1pm

Shadowing – There’s no better way to learn if dentistry is right for you! Shadow one of our DDS students as they see their patients in our clinic. Prospective students must sign up to attend a shadowing session.

Dental Explorer’s Post – for high school and early college students, the Dental Explorer’s post meets five or six times per year. Students have the opportunity to learn through presentations by faculty and dental professionals, followed by a hands-on activity related to dentistry.

STAHR Scholars Dentistry – this 10 week summer program supports students who are ready to apply for the DDS program, by providing them with DAT prep, hands-on experiences, personal statement development, mock interviewing, and exposure to the field of dentistry.

DDS Student for a Day – Want to learn more about the UMKC School of Dentistry? Please join us for one of our Dental Student for a Day events! Experience what it’s like to be a student at the UMKC school of Dentistry. The event will include information on the admissions process, a tour of the facilities, presentations from faculty, interactions with current dental students, and more.”

If you are interested in visiting the UMKC Volker campus to learn more about attending UMKC for your prerequisites please visit the UMKC Welcome Center.