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Early patient experiences. Clerkship and comprehensive care educational models. State-of-the-art dentistry. Student research program. A welcoming, knowledgeable, and energized community. All located in one of the best college towns in the nation. Discover why Iowa is right for you. 

Iowa DDS Application Cycle Timeline

Important Dates

ADEA AADSAS Application Opens.

5/13/2025

ADEA AADSAS Application Portal Opens for Submission.

6/3/2025

Interviews Begin

August 

Deadline to submit ADEA AADSAS application. 

9/15/2025
11:59pm EST

Incomplete applications [missing official DAT scores, letter(s) of evaluation, transcript(s) will be cancelled.

9/30/2025
11:59pm EST

FAFSA Application Opens

December

Interviews End

November

We begin accepting applicants!

12/15/2025

ADEA AADSAS Guidelines: Applicants holding positions at multiple institutions must affirm their position in Iowa's entering class or withdraw their position.

3/15/2026

Admitted students must have prerequisite courses completed.

6/30/2026

DDS Orientation

8/17-21/2026

White Coat Ceremony

8/21/2026

#2

TOTAL CLINICAL PRODUCTION 
IN NORTH AMERICA

>170,000

TOTAL NUMBER OF PATIENT
VISITS PER YEAR

#12

 NIDCR FUNDING
RANKED AMONG ALL DENTAL SCHOOLS
 FY2023