Doctor of Dental Surgery           1

DOCTOR OF DENTAL interest, academic background, GRE scores, and prerequisite courses,
academic honors, research experiences, and the names of three referees.

SURGERY Recommendation forms are specifically designed with questions on the

The program leading to the degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) is
designed to develop broadly competent practitioners and encourages
both clinical and basic science research in order to instill an appreciation
of biomedical research and a spirit of inquiry in each student. The college
recognizes the need to support excellence in its educational programs
by acquiring and maintaining a highly qualified faculty and students,
excellent physical facilities and a competency-based curriculum that is
contemporary, comprehensive and efficient. The program in Dentistry is a
four year curriculum leading to the Doctor of Dental Surgery degree.
applicant’s scholarly aptitude, including intellectual, problem-solving, and
creative skills. The style of questions resembles that used on National
Institute of Health/National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research
(NIH/NIDCR) Career Development applications. Applicants use Apply
Texas, which is an all-inclusive site for graduate programs in the State
of Texas. Selected applicants will be interviewed by the Oral Biology
Graduate Program Director. Applicants must be accepted into both
degree programs (DDS and PhD). For more information, go to Graduate
Program in Oral Biology (http://dentistry.tamhsc.edu/bms/gradprogram)
and see the section The Degree of Doctor of Philosophy in this catalog.

College of Dentistry Admission Information (http://

Program Requirements
catalog.tamu.edu/graduate/admission/college-school-- Professional Curriculum
information/dentistry) The professional curriculum in dental surgery is a four-year program.
The College of Dentistry is a synergistic environment where students
First Year
learn life lessons -- in addition to dental medicine -- from a diverse
patient population. These patients help prepare students for the real-life Fall Semester
challenges and opportunities awaiting them upon graduation. Credit
Hours
Since its founding, the college has graduated more than 9,000 dentists DDDS 6510 Biochemistry/Cell and Molecular Biology 3
and dental hygienists. The college is known internationally for producing
DDDS 6520 Cariology and Prevention 1.5
excellent clinicians. More than half of all the dentists in the Dallas/Fort
DDDS 6540 Dental Anatomy 2
Worth area received their dental education at the college, and nearly
one-third of all dentists in Texas are Texas A&M University College of DDDS 6543 Dental Anatomy-C 2
Dentistry graduates. DDDS 6600 General Histology 3
DDDS 6640 Gross Anatomy 6
Our Mission DDDS 6660 Growth and Development 1.5
The College of Dentistry shapes the future of dentistry by developing
DDDS 6690 Human Behavior in Dentistry 0.5
exemplary clinicians, educators and scientists.  We improve oral health
DDDS 6724 Introduction to Clinical Practice I-C 0.5
by caring for the needs of a diverse community; seeking innovations in
science, education and health care delivery; and serving as leaders in DDDS 6730 Introductory Ethics and Academic Integrity 0.5
health professions education. DDDS 6740 Immunology 1
DDDS 6850 Cultural Competence in Dental Health Care 0.5
Our Vision and Education
Following a century of excellence, the College of Dentistry will continue to DDDS 6860 Introduction to Evidence Based Dentistry 2.5
be a leader in dental education by: and Clinical Research

• Educating exemplary clinicians who deliver evidence- based care.   Semester Credit Hours 24.5
• Fostering translational and clinical research to improve patient care Spring
and delivery. DDDS 6580 Dental Materials 1
• Providing high quality service to students, patients, faculty, staff, DDDS 6770 Neuroscience 1.5
alumni, and the public. DDDS 6800 Occlusion 1
• Increasing access to dental care through cultural competence, DDDS 6804 Occlusion - C 1
diversity and community based care. DDDS 6820 Oral Histology 2

The Integrated Doctor of Dental Surgery

DDDS 6840 Operative Dentistry 1
DDDS 6844 Operative Dentistry - C 2
(DDS) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) DDDS 6870 Physiology 5.5
The College of Dentistry offers an integrated dental and graduate DDDS 6880 General Pathology 4
research program leading to the awarding of a DDS and a PhD in Oral   Semester Credit Hours 19
Biology. A dual-degree program has been available for over 15 years.
Second Year

Admission Requirements DDS/PhD Fall

Admission into this combined program requires that the applicant DDDS 7040 Fixed Prosthodontics 3
be accepted into the DDS program first, and then make a separate DDDS 7044 Fixed Prosthodontics - C 4
application to the PhD in Oral Biology program. The applicant completes DDDS 7080 Introduction to Clinical Pratice II 1
the forms, including additional information on the areas of research DDDS 7084 Introduction to Clinical Practice II-C 1.5
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DDDS 7100 Operative Dentistry 1 DDDS 8600 Advanced Removable Prosthodontics 1

DDDS 7104 Operative Dentistry - C 2   Semester Credit Hours 6
DDDS 7140 Preclinical Diagnostic Sciences II 1 Summer
DDDS 7170 Oral Radiology 2 DDDS 8080 Fixed Prosthodontics 1.5
DDDS 7270 Periodontics 2 DDDS 8220 Operative Dentistry 1.5
DDDS 7274 Periodontics - C 1 DDDS 8400 Removable Prosthodontics 1.5
DDDS 7290 Dental Pharmacology 2 DDDS 8500 Office Medical Emergencies 0.5
DDDS 7350 Removable Prosthodontics 2 DDDS 8610 Periodontics 0.5
DDDS 7353 Removable Prosthodontics - C 4   Semester Credit Hours 5.5
DDDS 7400 Application of Evidence Based Dentistry I 0.5 DDDS 8004 Clinical Preventive Dentistry - C 0.5
  Semester Credit Hours 27 DDDS 8034 Comprehensive Care Program - C 4
Spring DDDS 8044 Dental Auxiliary Utilization - C 1
DDDS 7010 Dental Auxiliary Utilization 0.5 DDDS 8064 Endodontics – C 1
DDDS 7020 Endodontics 1 DDDS 8084 Fixed Prosthodontics - C 3
DDDS 7024 Endodontics - C 1 DDDS 8224 Operative Dentistry - C 3
DDDS 7120 Basic Principles and Techniques of 1 DDDS 8244 Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - C 1
Dentoalveolar Surgery DDDS 8264 Oral Diagnosis - C 1.5
DDDS 7160 Oral Pathology 2 DDDS 8304 Oral Radiography - C 0.5
DDDS 7190 Preclinical Diagnostic Sciences II 1 DDDS 8324 Orthodontics - C 0.5
DDDS 7210 Orthodontics 1 DDDS 8344 Pediatric Dentistry - C 1
DDDS 7214 Orthodontics - C 1 DDDS 8364 Periodontics - C 2
DDDS 7230 Local Anesthesia / Nitrous Oxide-Oxygen 1 DDDS 8404 Removable Prosthodontics - C 3
Conscious Sedation
  Semester Credit Hours 22
DDDS 7250 Pediatric Dentistry 2
Fourth Year
DDDS 7330 Patient Management 0.5
Fall
  Semester Credit Hours 12
DDDS 9070 Orthodontics 1
Summer
DDDS 9090 Pediatric Dentistry 1
DDDS 7410 National Dental Board Part I Review 1
DDDS 9110 Applied Pharmacology 1
DDDS 7420 Microbiology 3
DDDS 9120 Practice Administration 1
  Semester Credit Hours 4 DDDS 9140 Professional Ethics and Dental 0.5
DDDS 7173 Oral Radiography - C 0.5 Jurisprudence
  Semester Credit Hours 0.5 DDDS 9190 Advanced Principles of Patient Evaluation 1
Third Year DDDS 9240 National Board Dental Exam Part II Review 1
Fall DDDS 9250 Managing Cultural Issues in Patience Care 0.5
DDDS 8060 Endodontics 1   Semester Credit Hours 7
DDDS 8140 Behavioral Dentistry/Dental Public Health 1 Spring
DDDS 8160 Anesthesia in Dentistry 0.5 DDDS 9160 Senior Seminar 1
DDDS 8240 Advanced Principles and Techniques of 1   Semester Credit Hours 1
Dentoalveolar Surgery
Summer
DDDS 8280 Clinical Principles of Patient Evaluation 2
DDDS 9030 Diagnosis and Treatment Planning Seminar 1
DDDS 8320 Orthodontics 1
DDDS 9040 Advancements in Techniques and 1.5
DDDS 8340 Pediatric Dentistry 1.5 Materials
DDDS 8370 Professional Ethics 1 DDDS 9200 Comprehensive Care for the Medically 0.5
DDDS 8380 Medical Pharmacology 1.5 Compromised and Special Needs Patients
  Semester Credit Hours 10.5 DDDS 9210 Advanced Technologies in General 0.5
Spring Dentistry
DDDS 8180 Implant Dentistry 1 DDDS 9230 Advanced Endodontics Concepts 0.5
DDDS 8200 Occlusion 1   Semester Credit Hours 4
DDDS 8204 Occlusion – C 1 DDDS 9004 Clinical Services Assignment - C 4.5
DDDS 8241 Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery: Chronic 1 DDDS 9044 General Dentistry - C 20
Pain and Hospital Dentistry
DDDS 8360 Periodontics 1
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DDDS 9080 Community Dentistry Externship 0.5

  Semester Credit Hours 25
  Total Semester Credit Hours 168