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Doctor of Dental Medicine

WesternU’s College of Dental Medicine is committed to establishing a quality, innovative program that prepares you for success, whether in private practice, community service, research or academics. Our four-year program will allow you to learn with an integrated team of health professionals in a part of the country with a wealth of clinical opportunities. Consistent with the WesternU philosophy, the faculty of the College of Dental Medicine will actively partner with you to help you become a humane, sensitive, and technically competent healthcare professional.

As a student in our program, you can take advantage of a quality, innovative curriculum based on the “best practices” in health-care education today. You will use new facilities with advanced educational and clinical technology within an established health sciences university dedicated to providing student-centered, interprofessional health education. Dental students of the College of Dental Medicine will embark on a journey with the enthusiastic support of administration, faculty and staff.

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Our College innovates along with those changes to ensure our students experience the latest equipment, technologies, and techniques.

Our students come in with a level of dental medicine knowledge, skill, and professionalism. Through the course of our academic programs, their knowledge, skills, and professionalism are enhanced and refined as their confidence grows. Our faculty work side-by-side with students and patients to instill a humanistic approach to health care by putting each patient first.
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Accreditation

Dental education programs in the United States are accredited by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA), a specialized accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Dental education programs are developed in accordance with the established Accreditation Standards for Dental Education, a copy of which can be found on the Commission on Dental Accreditation’s area of www.ada.org at Accreditation Standards for Dental Education Programs.
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Upcoming Events

  • DMD Drop-In Group Advising

    Monday, October 5 at 3:30 PM Pacific Standard Time
    Have questions about applying to WesternU’s Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) program? Join our informal virtual drop-in advising session designed for prospective applicants.  This is a relaxed, come-and-go session—no formal presentation required. Simply log in, ask your questions, and leave when you’re ready. An admissions team member will be available to provide guidance on the application process, admissions requirements, and tips for becoming a competitive applicant.  Register to receive the session link and drop in at your convenience.  
  • IDP Drop-In Group Advising

    Thursday, October 15 at 12:00 PM Pacific Standard Time
    Have questions about applying to WesternU’s International Dental Program (IDP)? Join our informal virtual drop-in advising session designed specifically for prospective IDP applicants.  This relaxed, come-and-go session allows you to connect with an admissions team member, ask your questions, and leave when you’re ready—no formal presentation required. Learn more about the IDP application process, admissions requirements, and tips for becoming a competitive applicant.  Register to receive the session link and drop in at your convenience. 
  • Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) – Virtual Drop-In Advising

    Thursday, October 22 at 12:00 PM Pacific Standard Time

    Have questions about applying to WesternU’s Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) program? Join our informal virtual drop-in advising session designed for prospective applicants. 

    This is a relaxed, come-and-go session—no formal presentation required. Simply log in, ask your questions, and leave when you’re ready. An admissions team member will be available to provide guidance on the application process, admissions requirements, and tips for becoming a competitive applicant. 

    Register to receive the session link and drop in at your convenience. 

  • International Dental Program (IDP) – Virtual Drop-In Advising

    Thursday, October 29 at 3:30 PM Pacific Standard Time

    Have questions about applying to WesternU’s International Dental Program (IDP)? Join our informal virtual drop-in advising session designed specifically for prospective IDP applicants. 

    This relaxed, come-and-go session allows you to connect with an admissions team member, ask your questions, and leave when you’re ready—no formal presentation required. Learn more about the IDP application process, admissions requirements, and tips for becoming a competitive applicant. 

    Register to receive the session link and drop in at your convenience. 

  • November 2026 Experience WesternU

    Saturday, November 7 at 8:30 AM Pacific Standard Time

    Experience WesternU and discover what your future in the health professions could look like!

    Join us on our Pomona, California campus for a day designed to help you explore your program of interest, connect with the WesternU community, and experience what it’s like to learn and train at WesternU.

    Start your day with a faculty-led overview of your program of interest, then personalize the rest of your Experience WesternU by choosing from a variety of program-specific and university-wide sessions.

    Throughout the morning, opportunities may include:

    • Hear directly from faculty about your program’s curriculum, learning experiences, and highlights
    • Connect with current WesternU students and hear firsthand about their experiences
    • Explore classrooms, labs, simulation spaces, clinical learning environments, and other facilities
    • Participate in hands-on workshops and interactive demonstrations
    • Learn more about the admissions process and how to prepare a competitive application
    • Explore financial aid resources and get answers to questions about financing your education

    Build your own Experience WesternU schedule and choose the sessions most meaningful to you!

    Session Details

    Session 1 | 9:30–10:15 a.m.
    Faculty Program Overview – Start your day with your program of interest and hear directly from faculty about the curriculum, learning experience, and program highlights.

    Sessions 2 & 3 | 10:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
    Customize Your Experience! Choose from available hands-on workshops, facility tours, student panels, admissions sessions, and university-wide opportunities to build the Experience WesternU schedule that best matches your interests.

    Session offerings vary by academic program and may have limited capacity.