Admissions & Applying

Requirements for admission to the Preceptorship program in Restorative Dentistry are the following:

  • Degree from a dental school accredited by the local government jurisdiction

  • English language proficiency

Application Process

  • Application Form

  • Official dental education transcripts and an official ECE Course-by-Course Report

  • 3 confidential reports from people with knowledge of the applicant’s skills and potential

  • Proof of English language proficiency for people with English as a second language (official TOEFL or IELTS score required) An interview in English may be required.

  • One-time, non-refundable application fee of $150.00** (the application fee must be paid in US dollars in the form of a check drawn from a US-affiliated bank, cashier's check, or money order made payable to UC Regents.)

All application materials must be sent directly to:

Restorative Dentistry Preceptorship
Office of Student Affairs
UCLA School of Dentistry
10833 Le Conte Ave, A0-111 CHS
Los Angeles, CA  90095-1668 USA
 
If you wish to use a courier service please use the following address:
 
Restorative Dentistry Preceptorship
Office of Student Affairs
UCLA School of Dentistry
Room A0-111 CHS
650 Charles E. Young Drive South
Los Angeles, CA  90095-1668
 
Incomplete files will not be considered.
Photocopies of official transcripts and TOEFL/IELTS scores will not be accepted.

Deadline

Application Deadline: March 15 

Selection Process

The admissions committee considers the following criteria in its decisions:

  • Language skills

  • Content of application

  • Motivation

  • Activities/professional experience since graduating from dental school (Those who have been treating patients are desired.)

Accepted candidates are notified by email. Decisions will be available approximately one month after the application is submitted. A letter of acceptance signed by the Program Director and Associate Dean for Academic Programs and Personnel will be issued upon acceptance.