The School of Dental Medicine at Stony Brook University offers several education programs including the Doctor of Dental Surgery, Advanced Specialty Education Programs, Masters, and PhD programs. For more information about each of our degrees and programs, please select from the drop down menu above, Degrees & Programs.
For prospective DDS students please visit our Admissions web site for information on requirements, application procedures and fees. Admission to the School of Dental Medicine is highly competitive. The grade point averages and Dental Aptitude Test (DAT) scores of incoming freshmen typically place Stony Brook in the top tier of dental schools in the nation. In 2024 our incoming students reported an average DAT score of 21.7 and an average GPA of 3.8.
Unsure of the field of dentistry? Our Discover Dental School Summer Program will help to enlighten you and confirm your interest in dentistry.
