About the Program

Department phone: 540-981-7128
Department fax: 540-981-8907
Program length: 12 months (with 2nd year option)
Number of residents accepted: 2 per year
PASS participant: Yes
PASS deadline: September 16
Program deadline: October 1
MATCH participant: Yes
DMD/DDS: Applicants must have a DMD/DDS from a dental school that is accredited by the American Dental Association (ADA) Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) by the program start date.
Accreditation status: Initial Accreditation” status from CODA of the ADA.
Beginning date: Mid-June each year
National Boards: Applicants must have successfully passed both Parts I and II of the National Board dental examination by the program start date.
State Licensure: State licensure is required. Applicants must have either a valid Virginia state dental license or a valid Virginia temporary resident dental license before the start date of their residency program.