Professional Licensure and Certification Disclosure

School of Dentistry - Doctor of Dental Surgery

The University of Maryland School of Dentistry, Doctor of Dental Surgery, curriculum follows the rules of the American Dental Association’s Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) in preparing students for a degree in Doctor of Dental Surgery.  The degree prepares graduates to sit for professional licensure.  The University of Maryland School of Dentistry  Doctor of Dental Surgery curriculum satisfies the educational requirements for graduates to apply for licensure in the State of Maryland.  University of Maryland School of Dentistry has not made a determination if the Doctor of Dental Surgery curriculum satisfies the educational requirements for any other States, U.S. territories, and/or protectorates.  Students should consult the Board of Dental Examiners in their state to confirm if the degree from UMB meets the criteria for professional licensure in their state. Contact information for the Boards of Dental Examiners can be found HERE.