{"id":1721,"date":"2022-06-14T17:44:45","date_gmt":"2022-06-14T17:44:45","guid":{"rendered":"\/dentistry\/?post_type=program&#038;p=1721"},"modified":"2026-06-16T20:54:57","modified_gmt":"2026-06-16T20:54:57","slug":"doctor-of-dental-medicine","status":"publish","type":"program","link":"\/dentistry\/programs\/doctor-of-dental-medicine\/","title":{"rendered":"Doctor of Dental Medicine"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"hero-secondary\">\n  <div class=\"relative bg-black\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"adhere object-cover\" src=\"\/media\/dentistry\/images\/080222-welcome-week-day-2-morning-16.jpg\" srcset=\"\" sizes=\"100vw\" alt=\"10 students in white coats walking down the esplande\">\n      <div class=\"adhere gradient-overlay\"><\/div>\n        <div class=\"relative container pt-56 md:pt-112 pb-144 md:pb-192\">\n      <div class=\"md:flex md:justify-between px-12\">\n        <div class=\"sm:w-8\/12 md:w-6\/12 xl:w-5\/12 px-12\">\n                      <div class=\"mb-20\">\n              <div class=\"block font-sans font-bold text-14 text-white leading-130\">\n  <span class=\"inline-block\">\n    <a href=\"\/\" class=\"block hover:underline\">WesternU<\/a>\n  <\/span>\n      <span class=\"inline-block mx-6\">\/<\/span>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernu.edu\/dentistry\" class=\"inline-block hover:underline\">College of Dental Medicine<\/a>\n          <span class=\"inline-block mx-6\">\/<\/span>\n    <span class=\"inline-block\"><\/span>\n  <\/div>            <\/div>\n                                        <h1 class=\"t-h1-sans  text-white\"><\/h1>\n        <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"tertiary-nav\">\n  <div class=\"container\">\n        <nav class=\"relative mx-24 py-10 px-20 rounded-b-5 md:rounded-b-8 bg-gray shadow-md mb-40\">\n      <ul class=\"grid lg:grid-cols-[1fr_auto_1fr_auto_1fr_auto_1fr] lg:gap-x-16 lg:justify-items-center lg:text-center\"> <!-- 4 columns layout, 1 column in mobile -->\n                            <li class=\"my-8\">\n            <a class=\"text-16 font-normal leading-130 tracking-20 text-black hover:text-red hover:underline transition-default\" href=\"\/dentistry\/programs\/doctor-of-dental-medicine\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Admissions Information<\/a>\n          <\/li>\n                                              <div class=\"vertical-line hidden lg:block w-1 invisible bg-red mt-8\"><\/div>\n                                      <li class=\"my-8\">\n            <a class=\"text-16 font-normal leading-130 tracking-20 text-black hover:text-red hover:underline transition-default\" href=\"\/dentistry\/programs\/doctor-of-dental-medicine\/apply\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Apply Now<\/a>\n          <\/li>\n                                              <div class=\"vertical-line hidden lg:block w-1 invisible bg-red mt-8\"><\/div>\n                                      <li class=\"my-8\">\n            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Events<\/a>\n          <\/li>\n                                              <div class=\"vertical-line hidden lg:block w-1 invisible bg-red\"><\/div>\n                                      <li class=\"my-8\">\n            <a class=\"text-16 font-normal leading-130 tracking-20 text-black hover:text-red hover:underline transition-default\" href=\"\/dentistry\/programs\/doctor-of-dental-medicine\/faqs\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">FAQs<\/a>\n          <\/li>\n                                      <li class=\"my-8\">\n            <a class=\"text-16 font-normal leading-130 tracking-20 text-black hover:text-red hover:underline transition-default\" href=\"https:\/\/apply.westernu.edu\/portal\/advising-cdm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Virtual Advising Appointment<\/a>\n          <\/li>\n                                              <div class=\"vertical-line hidden lg:block w-1 invisible bg-red mb-8\"><\/div>\n                                      <li class=\"my-8\">\n            <a class=\"text-16 font-normal leading-130 tracking-20 text-black hover:text-red hover:underline transition-default\" href=\"https:\/\/apply.westernu.edu\/register\/request-information\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Request Information<\/a>\n          <\/li>\n                                              <div class=\"vertical-line hidden lg:block w-1 invisible bg-red mb-8\"><\/div>\n                                      <li class=\"my-8\">\n            <a class=\"text-16 font-normal leading-130 tracking-20 text-black hover:text-red hover:underline transition-default\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernu.edu\/admissions\/visit-campus\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Visit Campus<\/a>\n          <\/li>\n                                              <div class=\"vertical-line hidden lg:block w-1 invisible bg-red mb-8\"><\/div>\n                                      <li class=\"my-8\">\n            <a class=\"text-16 font-normal leading-130 tracking-20 text-black hover:text-red hover:underline transition-default\" href=\"\/dentistry\/programs\/doctor-of-dental-medicine\/contact\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Contact Us<\/a>\n          <\/li>\n                        <\/ul>\n    <\/nav>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"relative my-48 md:my-72\">\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"lg:flex px-12 lg:justify-center\">\n      \n      \n                  \n                  \n      <div class=\"w-full px-24 wysiwyg-content xl:w-10\/12 2xl:w-9\/12\">\n        <p>WesternU\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n<p>As a student in our program, you can take advantage of a quality, innovative curriculum based on the \u201cbest practices\u201d 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\u00a0College of Dental Medicine will embark on a journey with the enthusiastic support of administration, faculty and staff.<\/p>\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"my-48 md:mt-96 md:mb-72\" vue-app>\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"app-gutter\">\n      <div class=\"relative md:flex md:justify-end\">\n        <div class=\"app-gutter\">\n                                  <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"md:absolute md:-top-32 md:left-0 w-full md:w-5\/12 lg:w-6\/12 h-240 sm:h-320 md:h-full object-cover rounded-t-5 md:rounded-8\" src=\"\/media\/dentistry\/images\/081123_cdm.white-coat_080.jpg\" srcset=\"\/media\/dentistry\/images\/081123_cdm.white-coat_080.jpg 2048w, \/media\/dentistry\/images\/081123_cdm.white-coat_080-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 768px) 50vw, 100vw\" alt=\"A group of students in white coats stand in a row, holding and reading from booklets at what appears to be a medical or pharmacy school ceremony.\">\n                  <\/div>\n        <div class=\"md:w-8\/12 xl:w-7\/12 app-gutter\">\n          <div class=\"p-32 sm:p-40 md:px-0 md:py-80 rounded-b-5 md:rounded-8 bg-red\">\n            <div class=\"md:ml-1\/8 lg:ml-1\/4 xl:ml-1\/7 md:px-40 lg:px-80\">\n                              \t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"text-lockup text-lockup--red\">\n\t<h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t-h2-serif  block text-yellow\">College of Dental Medicine<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t-h2-sans  block text-white\">APPLY NOW<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wysiwyg-content t-p2 mt-24 text-white\">Our College innovates along with those changes to ensure our students experience the latest equipment, technologies, and techniques.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nOur 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.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mt-28\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"cta-arrow cta-arrow--white \" href=\"\/dentistry\/programs\/doctor-of-dental-medicine\/apply\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n    Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD)<svg class=\"cta-arrow__icon d-block w-16 ml-12\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 16\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><polygon fill=\"currentColor\" points=\"11.3168217 0 9.27266614 2.39591605 14.0042587 6.6137266 8.92524936 6.42314237 0 6.42314237 0 9.57685763 8.92524936 9.57685763 14.0042587 9.3862734 9.19197579 13.6063528 11.3168217 16 20 8\"><\/polygon><\/svg>\n<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n                          <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<section class=\"relative my-48 md:my-72\" vue-app>\n  <div class=\"container\">\n        <app-accordion class=\"px-24 lg:w-4\/5 mx-auto\">\n              <app-accordion-item class=\"accordion-group block leading-1 opt-1\" content-class=\"accordion-group__panel wysiwyg-content\">\n          <template #accordion-trigger=\"{ href, visible, setRef, clickHandler }\">\n            <a :href=\"'#' + href\" \n              :ref=\"setRef\"\n              :class=\"['accordion-group__button scroll-mt-160', {'accordion__trigger_active': visible}]\"\n              @click.stop.prevent=\"clickHandler\"\n            >\n            <span class=\"block py-10\">\n              International Students\n            <\/span>\n            <span class=\"accordion-group-icon relative flex w-56 h-56 ml-20 justify-center items-center bg-black rounded-full flex-shrink-0\">\n                            <span class=\"w-16 icon-chevron-down\">\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><!--!Font Awesome Free 6.6.0 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc.--><path d=\"M233.4 406.6c12.5 12.5 32.8 12.5 45.3 0l192-192c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.8 0-45.3s-32.8-12.5-45.3 0L256 338.7 86.6 169.4c-12.5-12.5-32.8-12.5-45.3 0s-12.5 32.8 0 45.3l192 192z\"\/><\/svg>\n              <\/span>\n              <span class=\"w-16 icon-chevron-up\">\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><!--!Font Awesome Free 6.6.0 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc.--><path d=\"M233.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0l192 192c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3s-32.8 12.5-45.3 0L256 173.3 86.6 342.6c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0s-12.5-32.8 0-45.3l192-192z\"\/><\/svg>\n              <\/span>\n                          <\/span>\n            <\/a>\n          <\/template>\n          <template #accordion-content>\n            <p>Western University of Health Sciences (WesternU) welcomes international students and their families to our diverse university community.<\/p>\n<p>International Student Services (ISS) is responsible for providing support and assistance in immigration advising, maintaining immigration status, maintaining information and documents on foreign students and their dependents in the Student and exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS), staying current with rules and regulations and interpreting and applying the rules and regulations set forth by the Department of Homeland Security.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernu.edu\/international\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">International Students<\/a><\/p>\n\n          <\/template>\n        <\/app-accordion-item>\n              <app-accordion-item class=\"accordion-group block leading-1 opt-1\" content-class=\"accordion-group__panel wysiwyg-content\">\n          <template #accordion-trigger=\"{ href, visible, setRef, clickHandler }\">\n            <a :href=\"'#' + href\" \n              :ref=\"setRef\"\n              :class=\"['accordion-group__button scroll-mt-160', {'accordion__trigger_active': visible}]\"\n              @click.stop.prevent=\"clickHandler\"\n            >\n            <span class=\"block py-10\">\n              Veterans Benefits\n            <\/span>\n            <span class=\"accordion-group-icon relative flex w-56 h-56 ml-20 justify-center items-center bg-black rounded-full flex-shrink-0\">\n                            <span class=\"w-16 icon-chevron-down\">\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><!--!Font Awesome Free 6.6.0 by @fontawesome - 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The School Certifying Officials that are located on the Pomona, California campus assist all students who receive VA educational benefits. We cannot assist you with determining your eligibility for benefits.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernu.edu\/registrar\/student-health-insurance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Veterans Benefits<\/a><\/p>\n\n          <\/template>\n        <\/app-accordion-item>\n          <\/app-accordion>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"my-48 md:mt-96 md:mb-72\" vue-app>\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"app-gutter\">\n      <div class=\"relative md:flex md:justify-end\">\n        <div class=\"app-gutter\">\n                                  <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"md:absolute md:-top-32 md:left-0 w-full md:w-5\/12 lg:w-6\/12 h-240 sm:h-320 md:h-full object-cover rounded-t-5 md:rounded-8\" src=\"\/media\/dentistry\/images\/080222-welcome-week-day-2-morning-02-1.jpg\" srcset=\"\" sizes=\"(min-width: 768px) 50vw, 100vw\" alt=\"Students congregating on esplanade\">\n                  <\/div>\n        <div class=\"md:w-8\/12 xl:w-7\/12 app-gutter\">\n          <div class=\"p-32 sm:p-40 md:px-0 md:py-80 rounded-b-5 md:rounded-8 bg-black\">\n            <div class=\"md:ml-1\/8 lg:ml-1\/4 xl:ml-1\/7 md:px-40 lg:px-80\">\n                              \t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"text-lockup text-lockup--black\">\n\t<h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t-h2-sans  block text-white\">Accreditation<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wysiwyg-content t-p2 mt-24 text-white\">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\u2019s area of www.ada.org  at Accreditation Standards for Dental Education Programs.<br \/>\r\nStudent working in Dental Sim Center<br \/>\r\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mt-28\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"cta-arrow cta-arrow--yellow \" href=\"\/dentistry\/about\/accreditation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n    Learn More Accreditation Status<svg class=\"cta-arrow__icon d-block w-16 ml-12\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 16\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><polygon fill=\"currentColor\" points=\"11.3168217 0 9.27266614 2.39591605 14.0042587 6.6137266 8.92524936 6.42314237 0 6.42314237 0 9.57685763 8.92524936 9.57685763 14.0042587 9.3862734 9.19197579 13.6063528 11.3168217 16 20 8\"><\/polygon><\/svg>\n<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n                          <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"relative my-48 md:my-72\" id=\"upcoming_events\">\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"lg:flex px-12 lg:justify-center\">\n      \n      \n                  \n                  \n      <div class=\"w-full px-24 wysiwyg-content xl:w-10\/12 2xl:w-9\/12\">\n        <hr \/>\n<h2>Upcoming Events<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"none-list\"><li class=\"mb-48\"><header><h4 class=\"mb-12\"><a href=\"https:\/\/apply.westernu.edu\/register\/?id=e5e74aba-2984-4f02-b2b8-7caf3a5171a9\" target=\"_blank\">IDP Drop-In Group Advising<\/a><\/h4><span><strong>Thursday, July 23 at 12:00 PM Pacific Standard Time<\/strong><\/span><\/header><p>\n      Have questions about applying to\u00a0WesternU\u2019s\u00a0International Dental Program (IDP)? Join our informal virtual drop-in\u00a0advising\u00a0session designed specifically for prospective IDP applicants.\u00a0\n    \n      This relaxed, come-and-go session allows you to connect with an admissions team member, ask your questions, and leave when\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0ready\u2014no formal presentation\u00a0required. Learn more about the IDP application process,\u00a0admissions\u00a0requirements, and tips for becoming a competitive applicant.\u00a0\n    \n      Register to receive the session link and\u00a0drop in at\u00a0your convenience.\u00a0\n    <\/p><\/li><li class=\"mb-48\"><header><h4 class=\"mb-12\"><a href=\"https:\/\/apply.westernu.edu\/register\/?id=53855ecf-c24e-4099-9baa-538030afc759\" target=\"_blank\">DMD Drop-In Group Advising<\/a><\/h4><span><strong>Thursday, July 30 at 12:00 PM Pacific Standard Time<\/strong><\/span><\/header><p>\n      Have questions about applying to\u00a0WesternU\u2019s\u00a0Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) program? Join our informal virtual drop-in\u00a0advising\u00a0session designed for prospective applicants.\u00a0\n    \n      This is a relaxed, come-and-go session\u2014no formal presentation\u00a0required. Simply log in, ask your questions, and leave when\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0ready. An admissions team member will be available to provide guidance on the application process, admissions requirements, and tips for becoming a competitive applicant.\u00a0\n    \n      Register to receive the session link and\u00a0drop in at\u00a0your convenience.\u00a0\u00a0\n    <\/p><\/li><li class=\"mb-48\"><header><h4 class=\"mb-12\"><a href=\"https:\/\/apply.westernu.edu\/register\/?id=7b608049-3b99-483f-88cf-572a8faa036c\" target=\"_blank\">2026 DMD Your Gateway to Graduate School Success Prerequisite Workshop<\/a><\/h4><span><strong>Tuesday, August 4 at 3:00 PM Pacific Standard Time<\/strong><\/span><\/header><p>\n      Take the next step toward dental school with the DMD Your Gateway to Graduate School Success Workshop. This session is designed to help prospective and re-applicants better understand the application process, prepare early, and strengthen their materials before the application opens.\n    \n      Attendees will receive guidance on key application components, tips for reapplying, and insight into how to prepare for a strong and competitive DMD application.\n    <\/p><\/li><li class=\"mb-48\"><header><h4 class=\"mb-12\"><a href=\"https:\/\/apply.westernu.edu\/register\/?id=c5d462b5-4136-4820-8eed-401cf8500129\" target=\"_blank\">IDP Drop-In Group Advising<\/a><\/h4><span><strong>Tuesday, August 18 at 12:00 PM Pacific Standard Time<\/strong><\/span><\/header><p>\n    Have questions about applying to\u00a0WesternU\u2019s\u00a0International Dental Program (IDP)? Join our informal virtual drop-in\u00a0advising\u00a0session designed specifically for prospective IDP applicants.\u00a0 This relaxed, come-and-go session allows you to connect with an admissions team member, ask your questions, and leave when\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0ready\u2014no formal presentation\u00a0required. Learn more about the IDP application process,\u00a0admissions\u00a0requirements, and tips for becoming a competitive applicant.\u00a0 Register to receive the session link and\u00a0drop in at\u00a0your convenience.\u00a0\n  <\/p><\/li><li class=\"mb-48\"><header><h4 class=\"mb-12\"><a href=\"https:\/\/apply.westernu.edu\/register\/?id=46aff21e-2ad3-4c4f-a246-fee54561e89e\" target=\"_blank\">August 2026 Experience WesternU<\/a><\/h4><span><strong>Saturday, August 22 at 8:30 AM Pacific Standard Time<\/strong><\/span><\/header><p>\n      Thinking about a career in healthcare but not sure which path is right for you? Experience WesternU is designed for prospective students and early-stage pre-health explorers who want to learn more about healthcare professions, educational pathways, and opportunities available at WesternU.\n    \n      Get to know WesternU, our programs, and our community.\u00a0\n    \n      During check-in, get your day started at our Health Professions\/Resource Fairwhere you will be able to explore the diverse world of health professions and access resources available to you on your journey!The Health Professions\/Resource Fair\u00a0[8:30am-9:30am] will be right at the center of our university with several booths for you to visit including:\n    Health Professions Colleges\/Programs &#8211;\u00a0Osteopathic Medicine, Podiatric Medicine, Physician Assistant Studies, Graduate Nursing, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Optometry, Dental Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Health Administration,\u00a0Medical Sciences Masters Programs\n      WesternU University Departments\/Resources &#8211;\u00a0Office of Admissions,\u00a0Office of International Students and Scholars, Center of Disability and Health Policy, The Daumier (Campus Housing)\n      External Support for Prospective Student &#8211;\u00a0Clinical experience\/Direct Patient Care, Military Partners, Shadowing Opportunities, Standardized Test Preparation,\u00a0Volunteering\/Community Service Opportunities\n      Next, Choose Your (3) Breakout Sessions [9:30am-12:15pm]:\n    Current Student Panel \u2013 Hear how students chose their profession and what their journey has been like.\n      Financial Aid &amp; Funding Your Education \u2013 Learn about tuition, scholarships, financial planning, and paying for professional school.\n      Exploring Healthcare Careers \u2013 Compare professions, discover career pathways, and learn about salary expectations, job outlooks, and educational requirements.\n      Program-Specific Interactive Sessions \u2013 Participate in hands-on experiences and learn directly from faculty and students within individual healthcare programs.\n      Why Attend?\n        Explore a variety of healthcare careers in one place.\n      \n        Learn the differences between professions such as medicine, nursing, physician assistant studies, pharmacy, dentistry, physical therapy, veterinary medicine, optometry, healthcare Administration, Medical Sciences\u00a0and more.\n      \n        Hear firsthand from current students and healthcare educators.\n      \n        Gain clarity and confidence as you begin your pre-health journey.\n      \n        Discover which healthcare path may be the best fit for your interests and goals.\n      \n      Whether you&#8217;re just beginning to explore healthcare careers or looking to narrow your options, Experience WesternU will help you take the next step toward your future.\n    <\/p><\/li><li class=\"mb-48\"><header><h4 class=\"mb-12\"><a href=\"https:\/\/apply.westernu.edu\/register\/?id=0c7b1ce3-1537-4d4f-83ba-5086c19f32da\" target=\"_blank\">DMD Drop-In Group Advising<\/a><\/h4><span><strong>Thursday, August 27 at 12:00 PM Pacific Standard Time<\/strong><\/span><\/header><p>\n      Have questions about applying to\u00a0WesternU\u2019s\u00a0Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) program? 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Join our informal virtual drop-in\u00a0advising\u00a0session designed for prospective applicants.\u00a0 This is a relaxed, come-and-go session\u2014no formal presentation\u00a0required. Simply log in, ask your questions, and leave when\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0ready. An admissions team member will be available to provide guidance on the application process, admissions requirements, and tips for becoming a competitive applicant.\u00a0 Register to receive the session link and\u00a0drop in at\u00a0your convenience.\u00a0\u00a0\n  <\/p><\/li><li class=\"mb-48\"><header><h4 class=\"mb-12\"><a href=\"https:\/\/apply.westernu.edu\/register\/?id=35aea728-f8f7-435b-b304-051aaf35e049\" target=\"_blank\">IDP Drop-In Group Advising<\/a><\/h4><span><strong>Wednesday, September 16 at 12:00 PM Pacific Standard Time<\/strong><\/span><\/header><p>\n    Have questions about applying to\u00a0WesternU\u2019s\u00a0International Dental Program (IDP)? Join our informal virtual drop-in\u00a0advising\u00a0session designed specifically for prospective IDP applicants.\u00a0 This relaxed, come-and-go session allows you to connect with an admissions team member, ask your questions, and leave when\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0ready\u2014no formal presentation\u00a0required. Learn more about the IDP application process,\u00a0admissions\u00a0requirements, and tips for becoming a competitive applicant.\u00a0 Register to receive the session link and\u00a0drop in at\u00a0your convenience.\u00a0\n  <\/p><\/li><li class=\"mb-48\"><header><h4 class=\"mb-12\"><a href=\"https:\/\/apply.westernu.edu\/register\/?id=1071c61f-426d-4b87-9416-28e1d65db9eb\" target=\"_blank\">DMD Drop-In Group Advising<\/a><\/h4><span><strong>Monday, October 5 at 3:30 PM Pacific Standard Time<\/strong><\/span><\/header><p>\n    Have questions about applying to\u00a0WesternU\u2019s\u00a0Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) program? 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