Dental Research

Application Requirements

A complete CAAPID application (Please visit www.adea.org for application information)

• Personal statement
• Official Academic credentials evaluation for any foreign coursework completed-Course by course evaluation by ECE or WES
• Two letters of recommendation in English from two dental school professors, or from one former dental school professor and the dean or director of your dental school
• TOEFL Score (required of ALL applicants)
• National Dental Board Examination (NDB), Parts I and II score (required of ALL applicants)
• Must be a Permanent Resident or citizen of the US
• Please send the following items directly to Tufts:
• 2´´ x 2´´ photograph (please list full legal name and CAAPID ID # on reverse)
• $90 Application fee (please see detailed instructions below.)
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
• Official score on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
• National Dental Board Examination (NDB), Parts I and II official score report
• Personal Statement - A personal statement should discuss your motivation for enrolling in a D.M.D. program in the United States of America, and the experiences and accomplishments that make you qualified for the program.
• Transcripts - Applicants must submit an official copy of transcripts from all post-secondary schools attended directly to the Admissions Office.
• Letters of Recommendation - A minimum of two letters of recommendation are required. Letters should be sent directly to CAAPID. The letters of recommendation must be in English from two professors or from one former professor and from the dean or director of your dental school. If you are a political refugee, letters from dentists or physicians attesting to your character and suitability are acceptable.
• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): All applicants, regardless of native language, are required take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) to be considered for the Dental International Student program.
• Citizenship Requirement - Applicants must be Permanent Residents or citizens of the United States to be considered for acceptance into the program.
• Application Fee - Applicants must submit a $90 application fee. The Admissions Office will contact applicants with payment information after their application has been received.
• Immunization Requirements - The School of Dental Medicine requires all students to complete the required immunizations before matriculation.