The Internationally Trained Dentist Program (ITDP) requires a full-time, 28-month commitment for graduates of non-US dental schools, in order to earn a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree.

Licensure Disclosure

Licensure Disclosure Information:

The University of Michigan School of Dentistry Internationally Trained Dentist Program (ITDP) is accredited by the American Dental Association’s Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA).

The University of Michigan School of Dentistry Internationally Trained Dentist Program (ITDP) was designed to satisfy educational prerequisites to licensure for dentistry only in the state of Michigan. It has not been determined whether educational prerequisites to licensure would be satisfied in other states.

Students should consult the dental board in their state to confirm if the degree from University of Michigan School of Dentistry meets the criteria for professional licensure in their state. Contact information for the state dental boards can be found at the American Dental Association.

Synergy Dentist

The University of Michigan School of Dentistry offers the Synergy Dentist program for internationally trained dentists to help strengthen their applications and interview performance.