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Loma Linda University School of Dentistry vs Western University Health Sciences College of Dental Medicine

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What the difference actually means

  • Western University Health Sciences College of Dental Medicine is 1 months shorter than Loma Linda University School of Dentistry, which affects both your tuition bill and how soon you can sit for licensure.
  • Western University Health Sciences College of Dental Medicine adds a supplemental application on top of CAAPID, while Loma Linda University School of Dentistry does not — that is extra writing, and usually an extra fee.
  • At least one of these schools does not publish a tuition figure for the international track, so a like-for-like cost comparison is not possible from official sources yet.
DetailLoma Linda University School of DentistryWestern University Health Sciences College of Dental Medicine
Degree awardedD.D.S.D.M.D.
LocationLoma Linda, CAPomona, CA
Published length27 months26 months
Seats per cohort3220
Application opensMarch 6, 2026March 5, 2026
Application deadlineJune 1, 2026July 20, 2026
Class startsMarch 29, 2027February 1, 2027
Bench testYesYes
Supplemental applicationNoYes
Supplemental feeYesYes
INBDE acceptedYesYes
Exams listedNBDE, INBDE, TOEFLNBDE, INBDE
Transcript evaluatorEducational Credential Evaluators (ECE), World Education Services (WES)Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE), World Education Services (WES)
Tuition per yearAs published by each school; check the program profile for the academic year quoted.Not publishedNot published
Application feeNot publishedNot published
Record last updatedFebruary 13, 2026June 29, 2026

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