Introduction
The Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine selects highly qualified students who are representative of a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and interests. Selection is based on an overall appraisal of the applicant's suitability for a career in dentistry.

Applicants should demonstrate academic achievement, competence in the sciences and a general interest in the profession of dentistry. These factors, as well as performance on the DAT, letters of recommendation and the personal interview, are considered in the admissions process. Consistent with the school policy of selecting students with varied backgrounds, the school encourages applications from qualified individuals from those groups who have in the past been underrepresented in the dental profession. Due to the small class size, students attending the school are educated in a highly supportive environment. Academic tutoring, faculty counseling, and individually developed remedial programs are available to students under special circumstances, as determined by faculty.

Requirements
Applicants are required to have completed three years of college before matriculation.

Although not a requirement, it is highly desirable that applicants possess a baccalaureate degree.

Information regarding Community College Work: Maximum of 60 semester hours, preferably earned prior to the third year of study toward a baccalaureate degree.

The undergraduate program of study must include:
One year of the following introductory courses (including laboratories):

	Inorganic (General) Chemistry
	Organic Chemistry
	General Physics
	General Biology

One year of: Mathematics (with at least one semester of Calculus or Statistics)

The American Dental Admissions Test (DAT) is mandatory, preferably taken within three years of the date of application, with scores of 15 or greater preferred.

A Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 or greater is preferred.

Suggested Additional Preparation:
Success in dental school is highly correlated with a student’s competence in science. Applicants should gain familiarity with the fundamentals of the natural and social sciences that are relevant to the delivery of health care. Virtually all candidates accepted into dental school possess a baccalaureate degree in the arts and sciences. Although preference for admission is not based on a particular field of academic concentration, all candidates are required to demonstrate competence in biology, inorganic and organic chemistry, physics and mathematics. It is strongly suggested that applicants also take courses in upper level sciences such as biochemistry and physiology as well as in the social sciences and English composition.

PROCEDURE

Applications

The School of Dental Medicine participates in the centralized American Association of Dental Schools Application Service (AADSAS). All candidates must apply through AADSAS. The deadline for submission of applications to AADSAS is January 15. Since acceptances are made on a rolling basis, applicants are urged to apply as early as possible. Applications are accepted beginning July 1 of the year prior to matriculation. Applications are available directly from:

AADSAS
American Dental Education Association
1400 K St. NW, Suite 1100
Washington, D.C. 20005
Telephone: (800) 353-2237 or (202) 289-8123
www.adea.org

Application Fee
A $75.00 non-refundable application fee is required and should be submitted online after an AADSAS identification number is assigned. Applications cannot be considered until the fee is received. Please use the link below to submit your $75.00 application fee.

The school will acknowledge receipt of all applications from AADSAS and advise candidates directly of any additional information required.

You must have an AADSAS ID# in order to submit payment. Please be advised that your application will not be reviewed until we receive your verified AADSAS application as well as all supporting documents.

Click here to make the Supplementary Application Payment Fee of $75.00

Dental Admissions Test (DAT)
It is recommended that applicants complete this mandatory examination no later than the October of the academic year before the student intends to matriculate.

For information regarding the DAT contact:
Dental Admission Testing Program
Suite 1846
211 East Chicago Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611-2678
(800) 621-8099 or (312) 440-2500
www.ada.org

Request scores be sent to:
Office of Academic Affairs, Admissions, Student Affairs, and Financial Aid
School of Dental Medicine
115 Rockland Hall
State University of New York at Stony Brook
Stony Brook, New York 11794-8709

Official Transcripts

We require that official transcripts from your College or University be mailed directly to:

Office of Admissions and Academic Affairs
School of Dental Medicine
Rockland Hall, Room 115

State University of New York at Stony Brook
Stony Brook, New York 11794-8709

Letters of Recommendation

Three recommendation letters from senior science faculty members are required. A pre-professional advisory committee letter will be accepted in lieu of the three separate faculty recommendations. Please direct letters of recommendation to:

Office of Academic Affairs, Admissions, Student Affairs, and Financial Aid
School of Dental Medicine
State University of New York at Stony Brook
Stony Brook, New York 11794-8709

American Association of Dental Schools Application Service
American Dental Education Association
1400 K St. NW, Suite 1100

Washington, D.C. 20005

Interviews
Interviews are an integral part of the admissions process, and all applicants under serious consideration will be notified if an interview is indicated.

Decision Process
An Admissions Committee is responsible for decisions regarding admission to the School of Dental Medicine. The school observes the American Dental Education Association policy regarding the notification of acceptance to dental school. Students are accepted on a rolling basis starting on December 1st of the academic year prior to matriculation. All committee decisions are sent by mail.

Admissions Time Table          Earliest Date       Latest Date        School Fees

Application Submission                 7/1                    1/15                  $75.00

Acceptance Notification               12/1                    8/26                $350.00

Required Response Time

30 days if accepted between 12/1 and 12/31

20 days if accepted between 1/1 and 1/31

10 days if accepted on or after 2/1

7 days or less after 5/1 depending on proximity to the start of the academic year.

Advanced Standing Program

The Advanced Standing Program is for individuals who have obtained a dental degree from a non US/Canadian dental school. The program is of three years duration.  Accepted candidates enter into the second year of the 4 year pre-doctoral program.  Qualified applicants will be considered for Admissions if a position is available in the second year class.  Graduates will receive a DDS degree and be eligible to apply for Residency programs as well as the various United States licensure examinations.   

Admission  Requirements

To be considered for admission with advanced standing, an applicant must be a United States Citizen or permanent resident.  Applications will be accepted between June 1st and August 15th.  Your application will be considered upon receipt of the materials listed below.  All materials must be sent in one mailing, except where noted.  A complete package should contain the following materials: 

1.  Application Fee:  A $75.00 (American Dollars) non-refundable check or money order
    payable to Stony Brook University School of Dental Medicine is required.  Applications will not
    be considered until the application fee is received.

                       
2.  Documents;    

• Official transcripts (or Notarized copies) and Diplomas from all college/university and graduate level academic programs.  If official documents are not in English, notarized translations to English must be submitted.

• Official evaluation of all academic records/transcripts.  Evaluations will be accepted from the organizations listed below.  Evaluations must contain course-by-course assessments. 

• World Education Services:  www.wes.org
• Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc: www.ece.org

• Letter of Intent- Submit a 1 page personal statement providing information on academic background, career goals, and reasons for seeking admission to Stony Brook University School of Dental Medicine.

• Certified copy of National Boards Part I and Part II.  Detailed information about the National Board Rexam can be found at http://www.ada.org/prof/ed/testing/index.asp

                  A composite score of 80 or above is required for both Part I and Part II.

• Official or Notarized results of the Test for English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) examination (if English is not the applicant’s native language). A minimum score of 600 (paper version) or 250 (computerized version) is required.   Information about this exam can be obtained by calling 1-800-257-9547 or www.TOEFL.org

• Three letters of Recommendation, including one from the Dean and two from faculty members of the Dental School attended. 

• Completed Application Form

The Admissions Process

Completed applications submitted in a timely manner will be evaluated by members of the Admissions Committee. Interviews are an integral part of the admissions process, and all applicants under serious consideration will be invited for an interview and a comprehensive clinical skills evaluation.  All materials for this examination will be provided by the School of Dental Medicine.  The final admission decision will be made by members of the Admissions Committee and the accepted candidates will be notified by mail.  Admission is dependent upon available positions in the year 2 class.  Accepted candidates must complete a comprehensive review course provided by the faculty at the Stony Brook University School of Dental Medicine.  A fee of $15,000 will be assessed for the review course. The review course ensures that the same standards of competence required by students in the traditional DDS program are satisfied by the advanced standing student.  The review course must be successfully completed to enter into the year 2 curriculum.     

Correspondence

All completed packages should be sent to:

Office of Admissions and Academic Affairs
School of Dental Medicine
Rockland Hall, Room 115
State University of New York at Stony Brook
Stony Brook, New York 11794-8709