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Our combination of technology, world-class instruction and picturesque beauty are unsurpassed. Anywhere.  \nCLINICAL EXPERIENCE  \nOur students graduate with more clinical hours, do more procedures, and have more patient contact than is offered at nearly any other school in the country. Caring for underserved and often medically complex patients will provide you with unparalleled clinical experience.  \nOGDEN       \nDENTAL CLINIC  \nUNIVERSITY OF  \nUTAH HOSPITAL  \nORAL HEALTH SCIENCES BUILDING MAIN CLINIC LIBERTY COMMUNITY CLINIC SOUTH MAIN DENTAL CLINIC GREENWOOD CLINIC  \nROSE PARK CLINIC  \nST. GEORGE DENTAL CLINIC  \nADMISSIONS CRITERIA  \nTo ensure best fit, we holistically evaluate applicants on the following objective and subjective criteria:  \nEDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited US college or university.  \nACADEMICS:  \n• GPA: Cumulative = 3. 72; Science = 3.67  \n• DAT: AA = 21; PAT = 21; TS = 21 Minimum 3.0 GPA and DAT score of 17 required.  \nALTUS: All applicants must complete the Casper assessment. Applications without a Casper score are considered incomplete. Visit [TakeAltus.com](TakeAltus.com) for information.  \nPREREQUISITE COURSEWORK:  \n\n| Course | Credits | Course | Credits |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Anatomy (Human\u003Cbr>or Comparative) | 3 | Eng. comp/Tech writing | 6 |\n| Biochemistry | 3 | Microbiology + Lab | 4 |\n| Biology | 6 | Physics | 6 |\n| Chemistry, General | 8 | Physiology | 3 |\n| Chemistry, Organic | 6 |  |  |\n\nDENTAL SHADOWING: 80 hours (minimum) required We recommend shadowing at least four dentists.  \nLETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION: We require three letters* submitted through AADSAS  \n• Two letters from science instructors who taught you in a classroom setting and assigned a grade  \n• One letter from a college/university committee, anon-science instructor, dental professional, employer, or supervisor  \n*You may submit an optional fourth letter from an employer, military supervisor, coach, or religious leader attesting to character and fitness for dentistry  \nOTHER CONSIDERATIONS:  \n• Personal statement (essay)  \n• Undergraduate research experience  \n• Community and volunteer service  \n• Leadership activities  \n• Applicants must be able to perform physical and manual functions, with reasonable accommodations, necessary to the performance of dentistry.  \n• Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents.  \nTUITION & FEES  \nTuition and fees are payable at the time of registration and are due no later than the second Friday of each semester.  \nUTAH RESIDENT (2022-2023 ACADEMIC YEAR)  \n\n| Tuition: | $43,926\u003Cbr>(fall/spring/summer) |\n| --- | --- |\n| University of Utah Fees: | $1,783\u003Cbr>(fall/spring/summ","cbCaiuxg4zIZCHqS","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiuxg4zIZCHqS","pdf",8642418,"English","# Application timeline\n## Admissions criteria\n## Tuition and fees\n## WICHE PSEP program","[{\"question\":\"What are the key AADSAS application deadlines for DDS admissions?\",\"answer\":\"The AADSAS application period runs from June 1 to Oct. 15. 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