Academic Programs

The College of Dental Medicine at Vanguard University School of Medicine (VUSOM) is dedicated to providing high-quality, innovative programs that prepare students for success in private practice, community service, research, and academia. Our curriculum fosters collaboration with an integrated team of healthcare professionals, offering students a wealth of clinical opportunities in a dynamic learning environment.
Aligned with VUSOM’s philosophy, our dedicated faculty actively mentor and support students, ensuring they develop into compassionate, skilled, and highly competent dental professionals ready to make a meaningful impact in the field of dentistry.

Doctor of Dental Medicine

The Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) 4-year program at Vanguard University School of Medicine (VUSOM) features an innovative curriculum that emphasizes active learning, advanced technology, and a humanistic approach to dental education. The program is structured around four key curricular pillars: Basic and Biomedical Sciences, Dental Sciences, Comprehensive Patient Care, and Community-Based Dental Education, all integrated with a strong foundation in Interprofessional Education.
This comprehensive approach ensures that VUSOM graduates are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and experience needed to excel in modern dental practice and meet the evolving challenges of the healthcare industry.phasis on patient-centered care, preventive dentistry, and interdisciplinary learning, students develop the skills and knowledge needed to become skilled, compassionate dental professionals.

International Dentist Program

The International Dentist Program (IDP) is designed to award a DMD degree to foreign trained dentists. Following an intensive preparatory course, IDP students join regularly enrolled students in the last 2 years of curriculum and have the same experiences and meet the same expectations for graduation.