Dentistry, DDS

Program Description

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.

We invite you to view the information on the American Dental Education Association's Go Dental Page for more information about a career in Dentistry.

Program Website

Program Length

262 units, 4 years

Possible Careers

Doctor of Dental Surgery or Dentist within private practice offices, industrial organizations, hospitals, local, state or federal public health services, and the armed forces

Application Deadlines

Quarter	Application Open	Priority Deadline	Final Deadline
Summer of 2027	Jun 1, 2026	—	Nov 1, 2026

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

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 2026-2027

Year of Program Months Enrolled	Year 1 10	Year 2 12	Year 3 12	Year 4 11
Tuition & Fees	$98,888	$102,288	$104,888	$104,888
Books, Materials, Supplies & Equipment Allowance (May or may not be purchased through the school)	$11,200	$8,050	$4,150	$600

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	$13,830	$16,596	$16,596	$15,213
LLU Owned Rental Property	$24,380	$29,256	$29,256	$26,818
LLU Owned Rental w/ Dependents	$24,930	$29,916	$29,916	$27,423
Undergraduate Dependent w/ Parents	$8,500	$10,200	$10,200	$9,350
Off Campus	$24,380	$29,256	$29,256	$26,818
Transportation Allowance	$3,500	$4,200	$4,200	$3,850
Miscellaneous Personal Expenses	$3,650	$4,380	$4,380	$4,015
Federal Student Loan Fees	$529	$4,958	$5,019	$4,965
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.