| Month | Year | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2024 |
Begin requesting letters of evaluation: one from a pre-health professions committee or four from individual professors—at least 2 from science professors, 1 from a liberal arts professor, employer, pastor, etc., and one from a dentist (total of 4 letters) Prepare personal statement for AADSAS application. Prepare for the Dental Admissions Test (DAT). |
| Summer | 2024 | Shadow a dentist(s) and/or specialist(s). |
| May/June | 2024 |
AADSAS online application available from American Dental Education Association (ADEA) website. UNLV Supplemental application available through Grad Rebel Gateway. |
| July | 2024 | Take Dental Admissions Test no later than this date. |
| Sept. | 2024 | Interviews begin and take place through February. |
| Dec. | 2024 | Letters of acceptance mailed to qualified candidates. For status of application, check AADSAS website or call the office. |
| Jan. | 2025 | UNLV AADSAS Application deadline. |
| Feb. | 2025 | Deadline to submit all other supporting documentation. |
| Sept. | 2025 | Classes begin. |
It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure their application is complete and all supporting documents have been received by our office. Only complete files will be reviewed by the Admissions Committee for interview decisions.