Program and Bench Test Information
CONTACT INFORMATION:
https://www.dentistry.uiowa.edu/advanced-standing-program
Office of Admissions
Iowa Dental Advanced Standing Program
University of Iowa College of Dentistry
N349A DSB
Iowa City, IA 52240
Email: kelly-smith@uiowa.edu
PROGRAM DETAILS:
Length of Program: 30 months
Program Deadline: August 15, 2021
Start Date: January 2022 (online course) || April 2022 (onsite)
Class Size: Up to 4
Degree Awarded: D.D.S.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
- Residency Status Preference will be given to U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents (green card holders), or those holding legal asylum or refugee status.
- Only internet-based TOEFL (iBT) scores are accepted (No paper-based scores.)
- To be considered for admissions, the program requires passage of NBDE Parts I and II or the Integrated National Board Dental Examination (INBDE).
- The program requires three Letters of Evaluation
BENCH TEST INFORMATION:
The following items were asked at Iowa’s bench test:
- Cl II – upper first molar, oblique ridge preserved
- Crown prep – lower first molar FGC
- Cl III central
- They gave the design for everything
- Cl II Ag restoration lower molar
- Cl II composite restoration upper molar
- Temporary crown
Hands-on skill assessment including:
Prosthodontics: Preparation of a posterior crown, fabrication of a provisional, and design of a removable partial denture.
Operative: Restoration of class II composite