DDS after BDS in USA

Dentistry is known as the sub-branch of medical sciences. It deals with the study and the practical treatment of oral diseases including problems related to teeth, jaw and other soft tissues in the shape of teeth misalignment, cavities and plaque. As per the American health department statement, Americans are facing a shortage of dentistry professionals. Presently there are less than 60 dentists available per 1 lakh people in the USA. Due to the shortage of dentistry professionals, the USA has decided to fill this big gap from other countries. DDS is a 4-year highly sought-after degree in the USA accredited by the American Dental Association (ADA) Commission on Dental Accreditation. In this blog, we will study in detail DDS after BDS in USA.

Course Full Name	Doctor of Dental Surgery
Average Tuition Fee	USD 60K (INR 49.24 lacs)
Exam Required	GMAT, TOEFL, IELTS
Course Duration	4 years
Course Category	Post Graduate
Scholarships Available	Yes
Placement Opportunity	Yes

Why Pursue DDS after BDS in USA?

If you are planning to pursue a Doctor of Dental Surgery in the USA after a Bachelor of Dental Surgery in India, you must note that to practice as a dentist students can apply for the Advanced Standing Doctor of Dentistry program. After completing their BDS in India, they can only work under a dentist but cannot practice as one. To practice as a dentist in the USA after BDS in India one needs to complete the DDS program first and get the license later on. After qualifying, the eligibility criteria candidate can directly get admission in 2nd year of four year DDS program.

Colleges in USA with Annual Fee

Colleges	Ranking
Harvard University	5
University of Pennsylvania	13
Columbia University	22
New York University	39
University of Los Angeles Los Angeles	44
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill	=102
University of Lowa	NA
University of South California	NA

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Eligibility Criteria for DDS after BDS

• Candidate must pass Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) with first division from an accredited academic institution in India.
• For DDS students must clear National Board Dental Examination (NBDE) with an 85% score.
• After NBDE students have to clear the IELTS or TOEFL exam to prove proficiency in the English language. IELTS (7.0 band ) and TOEFL (100 scores).
• Based on the BDS grades and only after qualifying for NBDE & TOEFL exams. Students can apply for admission to DDS in various universities in the USA.

Application Process

The application process takes place over a period of time and begins months before the classes. The universities have two main intakes known as the fall intake and winter intake for international students to kickstart their journey. You can call our Leverage Edu experts on 1800 572 000 to find out how the application process can be fast-tracked and streamlined!

Here’s an easy 5-step process to complete your application process:

1. Call our experts on 1800 572 000 to shortlist your favourite universities and courses. Start your application to multiple universities through our one-dashboard platform
2. Compile all your documents like SOPs, essays, certificates and LORs and exam scores like IELTS, TOEFL, GRE, GMAT, etc
3. Meet all the application deadlines and start the application process for accommodation, students visa, and scholarships/student loans
4. Accept the offer letter and meet your teachers, college mates and roommates virtually
5. Get your visa approved and fly to your dream university

Documents Required

• Graduation transcripts 
• Post-graduation transcript if completed
• Evidence of citizenship (Passport)
• Name and contact details of two professional references.
• CV/ Resume (updated)
• Letter of Recommendation
• English Language Proficiency Test Score
• Statement of Purpose

Fee Structure for DDS after BDS

The below-mentioned universities offer DDS programs in the USA.

Colleges	Annual Tuition Fee
Harvard University	USD 65 K (INR 53.39 lacs)
University of Pennsylvania	USD 78 K (INR 64.07 lacs)
Columbia University	USD 85 K (INR 69.82 lacs)
New York University	USD 54 K (INR 44.36 lacs)
University of Los Angeles Los Angeles	USD 20 K (INR 16.43 lacs)
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill	USD 67 K (INR 55.04 lacs)
University of Lowa	USD 70 K (INR 57.50 lacs)
University of South California	USD 33 K (INR 27.10 lacs)

Cost of Living in Area

After exorbitant tuition fee, Indian students studying in the USA have to manage expenses cost of living expenses which is also a big concern for them. The monthly cost of living in the United State of America is about USD 700 – USD 1000 (INR 57K- 82K). This cost usually includes payment for accommodation, room, food, travel, textbooks and other additional necessary items.

Scholarship

As compared to other countries like Canada and Australia cost to study in the USA is huge. Especially US medical education charges a mammoth amount from students. In that case, scholarships offered by the dental organization for dentistry students support international students’ education. Here are some popular scholarships offered by the organization to eligible students who want to study dentistry in the USA.

Scholarship Source	Award (USD)
ADA Foundation Scholarship	10000 -2500 USD (INR 8.23 lacs- 2.05 lacs)
Oral B Dental Scholarship	3000 USD ( INR 2.46 lacs )
Kool Smile Scholarship	5000 USD ( INR 4.11 lacs)

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Placement Opportunity

After successful completion of the Doctor of Dental Surgery program in the USA, candidates can apply for a Dentistry license. After getting a dentistry license successfully professionals are authorised to start clinical practice.

FAQ

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