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DDS Admissions

Begin your dental leadership

Prepare for a rigorous, mission-driven DDS curriculum on Meharry Boulevard. Review prerequisites, track key deadlines, and submit your application to join our historic legacy.

DDS Entry

Academic entry requirements

Our admissions committee evaluates candidates holistically, seeking individuals dedicated to clinical excellence and community health equity.

Coursework
Testing
Holistic

Prerequisite coursework

DAT score standards

Holistic candidate profile

Complete 90 semester hours of undergraduate study, emphasizing biochemistry, biology, and physics at accredited institutions.

Submit official Dental Admission Test scores. Successful candidates typically demonstrate balanced performance across all scientific sections.

We weigh clinical exposure, community service records, and personal statements alongside academic markers.

The Timeline

Key enrollment milestones

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AADSAS Submission

Supplemental Files

Admissions Interviews

Seat Acceptance

Submit your primary application through the ADEA portal before the winter deadline.

Complete the Meharry institutional application and submit required letters of recommendation.

Selected candidates receive invitations for virtual or on-campus clinical faculty interviews.

Secure your position in the incoming DDS cohort by submitting the required enrollment deposit.

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Invest in your purpose

Access institutional scholarships, federal financial aid options, and tuition assistance programs designed to support your path toward dental leadership.