Founded in 1963, Boston University's dentistry school offers a doctorate in dental medicine degree (DMD), an advanced standing DMD (for those holding foreign degrees outside of the USA or Canada), and postdoctoral training. For the 2009-2010 class tuition alone cost $54,590.00 a year while instrument fees cost $6,418.00 per year.
Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine
100 East Newton Street
Boston, MA 02118
617-638-478
dentalschool.bu.edu
Harvard's dental school was the first in the country. The cost of the schools DMD program as of February 2010 (all expenses including tuition) is $64,203 for year one, $76,573 for year two, $80,912 year three, and $72,100 for the fourth year. To gain admission to the dental school students must take several undergraduate courses in courses such as biology, organic chemistry, calculus, and other science and math courses. Harvard also offers an advanced graduate education leading to a master of medical sciences or a doctor of medical sciences degree. Dentists may also attend continuing education programs for dentists seeking certificates in specialty areas such as oral medicine and geriatric dentistry.
Harvard University School of Dental Medicine
188 Longwood Avenue
Boston, MA 02115
617- 432-1401
hsdm.harvard.edu/asp-html
Established in 1868 as Boston Dental College, the university boasts 6,900 alumni. The cost of the DMD program for the 2009-2010 class is $86,867 year one, $90,897 year two, $87,347 year three, and $78,646 for the fourth year. This includes tuition and all other fees. The school also offers a two year international program and an accredited advanced education programs lasting between two to four years.
Tufts University School of Dental Medicine
One Kneeland Street
Boston, MA 02111
617-636-6636
tufts.edu/dental