West Virginia University School of Dentistry — Compared
West Virginia University School of Dentistry is a public dental school in West Virginia that awards the Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS). This page compares it with other U.S. dental schools on objective facts only — not a ranking.
At a glance
| Predoctoral degree | Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) |
| Control | Public |
| Parent university | West Virginia University |
| Founded | 1957 |
| State | West Virginia |
Full listing: West Virginia University School of Dentistry — location, degree, and details →
How it compares to other DDS schools
| School | Control | Founded | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry | Private | 1896 | California |
| Columbia University College of Dental Medicine | Private | 1916 | New York |
| Creighton University School of Dentistry | Private | 1905 | Nebraska |
| Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC | Private | 1897 | California |
| Howard University College of Dentistry | Private | 1881 | District of Columbia |
| Indiana University School of Dentistry | Public | 1879 | Indiana |
| Loma Linda University School of Dentistry | Private | 1953 | California |
| LSU Health New Orleans School of Dentistry | Public | 1968 | Louisiana |
| Marquette University School of Dentistry | Private | 1894 | Wisconsin |
| Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry | Private | 1886 | Tennessee |
| NYU College of Dentistry | Private | 1865 | New York |
| Stony Brook University School of Dental Medicine | Public | 1973 | New York |
Informational only. This table compares accredited U.S. dental schools on durable, objective facts — public/private control, the predoctoral degree awarded (DDS or DMD), founding year, and parent university. It is not a ranking and makes no admissions or outcome claims. The DDS and DMD are equivalent degrees with the same curriculum and licensure; the choice of letters is purely the school's naming preference.
About this data. School names, locations, public/private control, and the predoctoral degree awarded are compiled from the American Dental Association, the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA), the ADEA, and U.S. Department of Education IPEDS. Always confirm current details with the school and CODA before making decisions. This site is informational only and is not affiliated with any school.
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