Admissions & Applying

Requirements for admission to the ACT program in Advanced Esthetic and 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)

  • 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:

Advanced Esthetic & Restorative Dentistry 
UCLA School of Dentistry
10833 Le Conte Ave, A0-111 CHS
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1668 USA

Incomplete files will not be considered.

Deadline

Application Deadline: February 15

Selection Process

The admissions committee considers the following criteria in its decisions:

  • Academic achievement

  • Professional goals

Accepted candidates are notified by telephone or email. Decisions will be available in April. A letter of acceptance signed by the Program Director and Associate Dean for Academic Programs and Personnel will be issued upon acceptance.