The UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry[3], Formally known as Dental School at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, often abbreviated UTHSCSA-Dental, is one of three dental schools in the state of Texas. It is located on the main campus of University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio in San Antonio, Texas. Show
Although a relatively young school in the country, the institute has managed to climb to renowned status in a very short time. In the last ranking of U.S. News & World Report which was published in 1996, the school was ranked at #1.[4] Each year, over 90 students graduate from the DDS program at the UTHSCSA. With nearly 200 dedicated research faculty members in 10 fields of study, the school offers various degrees, including dual doctorates.[5] Areas of focus are:
Research and publication[edit]The Dental School at the Health Science Center ranked fourth in publications and 11th in scientific impact among the world's 760 dental schools from 1998 to 2002.[6] For Texas and non-Texas residents, a central application center processes dental school applications to all medical and dental schools of The University of Texas System. Applications may be obtained from Texas Medical & Dental Schools Application Service. Applications are accepted between May 1 and November 1 of the year preceding anticipated matriculation. All actions on admission are the prerogative of the Admissions Review Panel (ARP) of the School of Dentistry. Applicants to UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry are responsible for instructing the American Dental Association (ADA) Division of Education Measurements to send your DAT results directly to the Texas Medical and Dental Schools Application Services (TMDSAS). Please refer to the appropriate information section on the Dental Admission Test. TMDSAS Timeline for application/admission processMay 1 - November 1 - Application period in year prior to desired admission. (TMDSAS Deadline) August - School begins interviewing applicants. November 1 - Deadline for submitting applications (TMDSAS Deadline) December 15 - First offers of admission and deadline for receipt of DAT scores. If necessary, additional acceptances will be made again on a rolling basis. January - School concludes interviewing applicants. Minimum Admission Standards for Pre-Doctoral DDS Program:DomainAdmission StandardsMinimum RequirementAcademic PerformanceGPA - Science2.8DAT - Academic Average17Total hours of course credit90Grade of C or higher for all required coursesActivities and Related ExperiencesShadowing - Multiple offices Community Service - include healthcare-related Personal Evaluation2 Letters of Recommendation or HPE packet
Our holistic review processApproximately 100 students may be admitted to entering classes of the School of Dentistry. The curriculum of the Doctor of Dental Surgery program is structured to present basic science courses during the first two years, with some clinical experience beginning in the first year and increasing each year until it predominates in the junior and senior years. Admission to the School of Dentistry at UT Health San Antonio is highly competitive. Successful applicants are those who show evidence of consistently performing well academically and having extracurricular interests and achievements. Applicants are considered on a competitive basis with attention given to the undergraduate grade point average, DAT scores, evaluation by preprofessional advisors or professors, extramural achievements and interviews conducted by members of the Admissions Committee. Preference is given to legal residents of Texas. Only outstanding nonresidents will be considered or accepted. An applicant who has earned a baccalaureate degree under the "academic fresh start" statute, Texas education Code, Section 51.929, will be evaluated on the grade point average of the coursework completed only for that baccalaureate degree and the other criteria stated herein. All other dental school applicants are reviewed and granted interviews based on consideration of the following factors:
Applicants who are granted an interview then compete for a place in the first-year class based on the following process: The Admissions Review Panel, an Ad Hoc committee consisting of six faculty members, reviews and evaluates each applicant. Admissions Review Panel members are faculty members with diverse backgrounds and roles within the school, and all have experience with admissions matters. Evaluation is based on consideration of a number of academic and subjective criteria that may include the following, not listed in any preference:
Preference is given to Texas residents. Only outstanding nonresidents are considered. Determining residency for the applicant pool is different than determining residency for tuition purposes. Residency for admission and tuition purposes at a public college or university in Texas is different from residency for voting or taxing purposes. Visit the College for All Texans Residency Information for more detailed information. Residence statusGenerally, individuals who have resided in Texas for 12 months immediately preceding enrollment are classified as residents. If dependents, they must have resided with their parents/guardians in the state for the 12 months preceding enrollment. Applicants whose residency status is unclear should complete a Residence Questionnaire, available from the Registrar's Office or the Texas Medical and Dental Schools Application Service in Austin. Other substantiating documents may be required. U.S. citizens, Canadian citizens and legal permanent residents of either country will be considered for admission. Education requirements for dental school
Required courses for admissionProspective D.D.S. students must have received a grade of "C" or better in the following required courses: SubjectCredit-hour requirementsBiological Sciences14 semester hours (12 semester hours of lecture & 2 semester hours of formal lab) or 21 quarter hours (18 quarter lecture hours & 3 quarter lab hours) of biological science Includes all biological science courses applied toward baccalaureate degree in traditional science fields, such as general biology, biochemistry, microbiology, molecular biology, genetics, ecology, immunology, parasitology and anatomy & physiology. General Chemistry8 semester hours or 12 quarter hours of general chemistry, as required for college science majors, including the corresponding laboratory experience (8 semester hours = 6 hours of lecture & 2 hours of lab; 12 quarter hours = 9 hours of lecture & 3 hours of lab). Should include familiarity with analytic and volumetric techniques. Inorganic courses include general chemistry, physical chemistry and quantitative analysis. Organic Chemistry8 semester hours or 12 quarter hours of organic chemistry, as required for college science majors, including the corresponding laboratory experience (8 semester hours = 6 hours of lecture & 2 hours of lab; 12 quarter hours = 9 hours of lecture & 3 hours of lab). Biochemistry3 semester hours or 5 quarter hours of biochemistry This requirement is in addition to the biological science requirement of 14 hours and may not be used to fulfill the biological science requirement. The course may be taught in the biology, biochemistry or chemistry department. Must have a grade of C or better. Physics8 semester hours or 12 quarter hours of physics, as required for college science majors, including the corresponding laboratory experience (8 semester hours = 6 hours of lecture & 2 hours of lab; 12 quarter hours = 9 hours of lecture & 3 hours of lab) Includes all physics courses applied toward a baccalaureate degree in any traditional science field. English6 semester hours or 9 quarter hours of college English Any course accredited by the English department that fulfills a general education English requirement of a baccalaureate degree will be accepted. Remedial or developmental courses or English As a Second Language courses ARE NOT ACCEPTED. Statistics3 semester hours or 5 quarter hours of statistics The statistics course should be taught in a math or statistics department. Individual dental schools may consider statistics courses taught in other departments on an individual basis with appropriate documentation from faculty. Note: Courses for non-science majors or for health career majors, such as nursing, pharmacy, allied health sciences, will NOT satisfy the required coursework. All required coursework must be applicable toward a traditional science degree.
Essential functionsAll dental students at UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry must perform certain essential functions in order to successfully complete the curriculum. Cognitive functions: Dental students must be able to solve problems, using the ability to understand and retain knowledge derived from readings, lectures and demonstrations. Students must be able to use reasoning, to analyze and to integrate learned material and apply principles to new problems. Sensory and motor skills: Students must be able to observe patients and simulations and gain patient information to be used in diagnosis. They must possess sufficient vision, hearing and physical abilities in order to obtain a patient history, perform a physical examination and provide patient care. Students must have adequate stamina to manipulate dental equipment appropriately and to perform in class, clinic and laboratory settings during long hours. Communication skills: Students must be able to effectively communicate with patients, peers, staff and faculty. Students must be able to demonstrate respect and understanding of emotional, social and cultural issues. Professional and behavioral skills: Students must demonstrate the capacity for sustained function under stress and to respond appropriately to unpredictable circumstances. Furthermore, students must demonstrate high ethical standards and professional behavior when interacting with patients, fellow students, faculty, staff and the public. What are the 3 dental schools in Texas?Texas Dental Schools. Texas A&M University School of Dentistry.. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso.. UT Health San Antonio, School of Dentistry.. Is UT a good dental school?The School of Dentistry at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio moved up three spots to 34th in the annual Academic Ranking of World Universities, also called the ShanghaiRanking, in the category of Dentistry & Oral Sciences.
What Texas colleges have a dental program?Texas Dental Hygiene Schools. Amarillo College.. Austin Community College.. Blinn College.. Coastal Bend College.. Coleman College for Health Sciences – Houston Community College System.. Collin County Community College.. Concorde Career College – San Antonio.. Lamar Institute of Technology.. How many dental schools are in Texas?There are three dental schools in Texas, all public institutions. All three dentals schools have a four-year professional curriculum.
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