Dentistry is a rewarding, "personal touch" profession which naturally encourages one-to-one patient relationships. This career leads to a lifestyle that is diversified in its professional activities, creative in its opportunity for flexibility of hours, and provides a challenging, independent, and satisfying work environment.
Doctor of Dental Surgery or Dentist within private practice offices, industrial organizations, hospitals, local, state or fedral public health services, and the armed forces
Application Deadlines
There are currently no published application deadlines.
Admissions Requirements
GPA of 3.2 or higher in science courses
Baccalaureate Degree preferred
DAT scores of 19 or higher & taken by October
Shadowing / Observing / Volunteering - a minimum of 50 hours in a dental setting is required, more is strongly recommended.
Fluency in English is required
Prerequisites
Required Courses
1.General Biology w/ lab – 1 year
2.General Chemistry w/lab – 1 year
3.Organic Chemistry w/lab – 1 year
4.Biochemistry - 1 semester or 2 quarters
5.General Physics w/lab – 1 year
6.English Composition – 1 year
Science courses must be completed within 5 years of beginning dental school.
Courses must be a C or higher to meet LLUSD requirements.
Recommended Courses
Accounting
Anatomy – Human
Cellular & Molec Biology
Ceramics
Communication
Genetics
Histology
Immunology
Management
Microbiology
Neuroscience
Psychology
Religion
Sculpture
Statistics
Systems Physiology
Integrating faith and health
Loma Linda University educates and encourages a balanced life by living our values of humility, compassion, justice, integrity, excellence, freedom and self- control. You will be surrounded by faculty who are committed to healthcare innovation and research while engaging your spirituality.
Expected Cost of Attendance
The following estimated cost of attendance is based on full-time attendance for the number of months enrolled per academic year. Estimated amounts may vary based on a number of factors. Students may use these estimates when applying for financial aid.
Required Program Costs
Academic Year 2024-2025
Year of Program Months Enrolled
Year 1 10
Year 2 12
Year 3 12
Year 4 11
Tuition & Fees
$89,920
$99,820
$99,820
$99,820
Books, Materials, Supplies & Equipment Allowance (May or may not be purchased through the school)
$11,000
$6,750
$1,850
$850
Other Educational Costs
Non-required costs that can be funded with scholarships/loans.
Year of Program Months Enrolled
Year 1 10
Year 2 12
Year 3 12
Year 4 11
Living Expense (Food & Housing Allowance) Students will be assigned one of the following Living Expense Budget Options:
On Campus Dorm
$13,150
$15,780
$15,780
$14,465
LLU Owned Rental Property
$21,000
$25,200
$25,200
$23,100
LLU Owned Rental w/ Dependents
$22,000
$26,400
$26,400
$24,200
Undergraduate Dependent w/ Parents
$8,000
$9,600
$9,600
$8,800
Off Campus
$21,000
$25,200
$25,200
$23,100
Transportation Allowance
$3,500
$4,200
$4,200
$3,850
Miscellaneous Personal Expenses
$3,500
$4,200
$4,200
$3,850
Federal Student Loan Fees
$4,203
$4,700
$4,484
$4,483
Cost of Obtaining Professional License
0
0
0
$3,795
Dependent Care (See Budget Revision Request form)
Available upon Request
Disability-Related Expenses (See Budget Revision Request form)
Available upon Request
Notes
Estimated amounts are for the academic year specified only. Amounts are based on full-time attendance for the number of months enrolled per academic year. International students need to calculate 12 months of living expenses based on these amounts.
Amounts are expected to increase each year consistent with inflation in the professional education sector.
To qualify for financial aid, most students must be enrolled at least half time in an aid eligible program and be taking degree requirements. Half time is 6 units in a quarter for undergraduate programs and 4 units in a quarter for graduate programs.