UNLV Advanced Standing Dental Interview: Format & Q&A

Prepare for UNLV's DDS Advanced Standing program — a 2.5-day process with three panel interviews, a written exam, simulation practice and a dexterity test.

CAAPID's most comprehensive evaluation: 2.5 days with three panel interviews, a case-based written exam, 2–4 hours of simulation practice, and a dexterity test where loupes are allowed. 8 seats, $500 fee. return ( The dedicated prep guide for UNLV School of Dental Medicine's Doctor of Dental Surgery advanced standing program — covering the most multi-component evaluation process in CAAPID (three faculty panel interviews, a case-based written exam, 2–4 hours of provided simulation practice, and a dexterity test with loupes allowed), the 5-year NBDE/INBDE validity window with ADAT contingency, TOEFL 98 minimum, and what it means to be the only dental school in Nevada. 5-Year NBDE/INBDE Validity Rule. UNLV requires your NBDE Parts I & II or INBDE scores to have been earned within the past 5 years. If your NBDE scores are older than 5 years, you must take the ADAT (Advanced Dental Admission Test) in addition to submitting the NBDE scores.

The ADAT does not replace the NBDE — it supplements it. This is the most specific board exam validity requirement in CAAPID. Plan your exam timeline accordingly. ECE Only — WES Not Accepted. UNLV explicitly accepts only ECE course-by-course evaluations for credential assessment. WES evaluations are not accepted, citing "uniformity of evaluation." If you have WES evaluations from other applications, you still need ECE for UNLV. Order your ECE evaluation early — processing takes 8–12 weeks. The UNLV DDS Admissions Process in Detail Why UNLV's Process Is Unique UNLV runs the most comprehensive single evaluation event of any CAAPID program. Where most programs conduct either a bench test or an interview — occasionally both on the same day — UNLV's evaluation extends across two and a half days, encompassing four distinct assessment components and providing something no other CAAPID program offers: dedicated practice time with the actual

simulation equipment before the dexterity test. This design philosophy reflects what UNLV is optimizing for: a complete picture of each candidate across academic knowledge, clinical reasoning, communication skills, and manual dexterity — all assessed under standardized conditions with sufficient time for each dimension to be evaluated thoroughly. The Application Flow Step 1 — Dual application (CAAPID + UNLV supplemental). Applications open in early March. The June 15 deadline is firm — 5:00 PM PST. Both the CAAPID application and the UNLV supplemental application must be complete. An email notification is sent when both applications are verified as complete. Late or incomplete applications are not reviewed. Step 2 — Application review. Applications are reviewed upon receipt of both complete applications. UNLV notifies candidates of their interview/test invitation by telephone approximately two to three weeks before their scheduled date,

confirmed by email. Step 3 — 2.5-day evaluation event (in-person Las Vegas). Invited candidates travel to the UNLV Shadow Lane Campus for the full evaluation. All four components are completed during this 2.5-day window. The $500 technical skills practice and test fee is non-refundable and covers all evaluation components including the simulation practice time. Step 4 — Selection. The class of up to 8 students is selected from candidates who earn the highest combined marks across all three scored components: the panel interviews, the written exam, and the dental dexterity test. $500 Non-Refundable Evaluation Fee. The $500 fee covers all evaluation components: three panel interviews, the one-hour written exam, 2–4 hours of simulation practice, and the dexterity test. This fee is non-refundable regardless of outcome. Budget for this plus travel to Las Vegas and 2–3 nights of accommodation. The 2.5-Day Evaluation — Component by Component

Day 1: Orientation & Tour Candidates receive an orientation to UNLV School of Dental Medicine and a tour of the facility — the simulation clinic, patient care areas, faculty offices, and campus resources. This orientation is not incidental; understanding where you'll be working for two years is part of what you're evaluating in this process just as much as what the committee is evaluating in you. Three Panel Interviews with Faculty Unlike the single faculty interviewer or interviewer pair found at most CAAPID programs, UNLV conducts three separate panel interviews — each with a different panel of faculty. The multi-panel format serves two functions: it reduces individual interviewer bias by requiring consensus across multiple independent evaluations, and it gives candidates the opportunity to present different dimensions of their profile across three distinct conversations. Each panel interview focuses on different evaluation

dimensions. One panel may probe clinical background and professional identity; another may focus on motivation, ethics, and professional reasoning; a third may evaluate program-specific fit and future vision. The combined scores from all three panels contribute to your interview component of the final selection. One-Hour Case-Based Written Exam This is the most distinctive component of UNLV's evaluation — and the one that most distinguishes UNLV from every other CAAPID program. No other advanced standing program includes a written knowledge assessment as part of the evaluation day. The written exam is case-based: clinical scenarios that require you to demonstrate diagnostic reasoning, treatment planning, and evidence-based clinical decision-making in written form. It tests the same clinical knowledge dimension that the INBDE tests — but in a case-application format rather than multiple choice. You're not being asked to recall isolated

facts; you're being asked to reason through a clinical situation and document your thinking. 2–4 Hours of Simulation Practice This is what no other CAAPID program provides. Before the dexterity test, UNLV gives all candidates 2–4 hours of practice time in the simulation clinic with the actual equipment they'll use during the test — all electric handpieces, burs, and typodonts with teeth are provided. This practice window exists specifically to help candidates become familiar with UNLV's equipment before their performance is evaluated. The practical value: UNLV's simulation clinic uses equipment that may differ from what candidates practiced with in preparation. The practice session allows calibration to UNLV's specific handpiece types, speeds, and instruments before the scored dexterity test begins. This is a significant advantage for candidates who prepared diligently — and a meaningful buffer for anyone whose preparation handpieces

didn't exactly match UNLV's equipment. Dental Dexterity Test The scored manual dexterity evaluation. All materials — electric handpieces, burs, typodonts — are provided. Specific procedures evaluated are not published in advance; prepare across the core CAAPID procedure types: crown preparations (PFM and anterior ceramic), operative restorations, and endodontic access. Loupes Permitted During Dexterity Test. Surgical loupes are explicitly permitted during the dexterity test. If you use loupes in your clinical practice and your precision is enhanced by them, bring them. Practice with them before the evaluation so your use is natural. If you don't use loupes in regular practice, don't introduce a new variable during evaluation conditions. What UNLV Looks For Academic Knowledge Currency The 5-year NBDE/INBDE validity window signals that UNLV cares about current academic preparation — not just historical board passage. The written exam

reinforces this: clinical reasoning requires active, current knowledge of dentistry. Candidates whose CE engagement has kept their clinical knowledge current will perform better on the written exam than those who have coasted on pre-INBDE study that hasn't been maintained. Communication Across Multiple Panels Three separate panel interviews means three separate performances, each assessed independently. Candidates who communicate consistently and genuinely across all three panels demonstrate a professional communication profile that candidates who are "on" for one interview and trail off for the next don't. Prepare for all three to be equally important. Manual Dexterity and Clinical Precision The dexterity test is scored alongside the interviews and written exam in the final selection calculation. All three components contribute to the combined score. A strong interview performance doesn't override a weak dexterity test; a strong

dexterity performance doesn't override poor written exam scores. Well-rounded preparation across all three dimensions is the right strategy. Nevada Connection & Community Health As the only dental school in Nevada, UNLV SDM has a specific mission: serving Nevada's communities, including the Las Vegas metropolitan area and the wider state. Nevada has historically had dental provider shortages outside Las Vegas, and the school's community outreach program is an explicit curriculum component. Applicants with genuine connections to Nevada or to underserved community health contexts resonate more naturally with this mission. Specific Letter Requirements UNLV's three letter requirements each serve a distinct function: the academic dean-level letter from your home dental school speaks to your institutional standing; the US dentist letter speaks to your US dental exposure quality; the third letter from someone who has known you for at least two

years (not family or friend) speaks to your character and reliability. Read the third letter requirement carefully — it is specifically a character reference, not a professional reference. UNLV-Specific CV Template Required. UNLV provides a specific CV format that applicants must use. This is not a generic curriculum vitae — it is UNLV's template. Submitting a CV in a different format is a compliance issue. Download and use the UNLV CV template; do not substitute your existing CV regardless of how well-organized it is. The Three Panel Interviews — Questions & Preparation Panel 1: Professional Identity & Clinical Background "Tell me about yourself and your path to applying to UNLV's DDS program." Lead with your dental training and clinical background, move to what brought you to the US, and close with why UNLV specifically. "Nevada's only dental school" is not incidental — what does training at the only dental school in a state mean for

your clinical exposure and professional mission? "Describe your clinical experience as a dentist in your home country." Be specific: patient population, volume of procedures, the setting (private practice, hospital, community clinic), any specialty training or advanced procedures within your scope. Your existing clinical experience differentiates you from a domestic pre-dental applicant. "How have you maintained your clinical currency since graduation?" This carries more weight at UNLV because of the 5-year NBDE validity requirement. Name specifically: CE courses, INBDE preparation, US dental shadowing or clinical work, bench preparation, clinical volunteering. "What areas do you feel most prepared in — and where do you see the greatest need for development?" Genuine self-assessment. Name a specific clinical strength with evidence and a specific development area with an honest account of why you're confident the program will address it.

Panel 2: Ethics & Clinical Reasoning "Tell me about a situation where you faced an ethical challenge in your dental practice." Have a genuine clinical example ready: informed consent, treatment planning conflicts, colleague behavior concerns, or resource-allocation decisions. Demonstrate structured ethical reasoning — identifying competing principles, working through the tension, arriving at a defensible position. "How would you approach a patient with multiple dental needs who has significant financial limitations?" Demonstrate: prioritizing urgent needs, presenting a phased treatment plan, providing a complete picture of ideal treatment alongside a realistic path, and documenting all conversations and patient decisions. "Describe a case where your initial clinical assessment turned out to be wrong." Key dimensions: early recognition, transparent patient communication, course correction with consultation or referral, and what you

learned. Applicants who claim their assessments are always right are not credible. "What do you understand about evidence-based dentistry?" Describe the three-part model: best available evidence, clinical expertise, and patient values. Give a specific example where you applied evidence-based reasoning to a clinical decision. Panel 3: Program Fit & Nevada Vision "Why did you choose UNLV's DDS program specifically?" Genuine answers include: Nevada's status as the only state with one dental school and what that means for clinical volume, the community outreach program, the comprehensive evaluation process itself, the specific clinical training emphasis, and Las Vegas as a training environment. One genuine, specific reason is more persuasive than five generic ones. "What is your understanding of the patient population you'd be serving?" Las Vegas has one of the most demographically diverse patient populations in the country — a large

immigrant community, significant uninsured populations, a hospitality industry workforce with irregular schedules and limited dental access, and a wide income range. Multilingual clinical ability is a meaningful asset. "Nevada has dental provider shortages outside Las Vegas. How do you see your role in addressing that?" Not every applicant will plan to practice in rural Nevada. But the committee evaluates whether you've thought about what it means to train at the only dental school in a state with documented workforce needs. "Where do you see yourself in clinical practice five years after completing the DDS?" Be specific: practice type, geographic area, patient population. If you plan to practice in Nevada, say so. If elsewhere, be direct — UNLV graduates are eligible for licensure nationwide. "What questions do you have for the faculty?" This closing appears in all three panels. Tailor your questions to each panel's focus area —

clinical faculty about clinical volume, research faculty about scholarly development, community program faculty about outreach participation. Asking the same generic questions across all three panels is a missed opportunity. Practice UNLV-Style Panel Interview Questions with AI. Get instant feedback on your answers across all three panel dimensions — professional identity, ethics, and program fit — with our AI-powered interview coach.. Start Practicing Free →. The Case-Based Written Exam — How to Prepare The written exam is UNLV's most distinctive evaluation component and requires program-specific preparation. No other CAAPID program assesses clinical knowledge through a written examination on evaluation day. What the Exam Tests Clinical diagnostic reasoning: Given a patient presentation — chief complaint, medical history, clinical findings, radiographic data — identify the diagnosis, differential diagnoses, and rationale for the

primary diagnosis. Treatment planning: Construct a comprehensive treatment plan that is appropriately sequenced (urgent care → restorative → definitive → maintenance), considers patient-specific factors, and reflects evidence-based practice standards. Evidence-based clinical decision-making: Apply current best evidence to clinical decisions — appropriate material selection, procedure indications and contraindications, medication considerations, referral thresholds. Ethical and professional dimensions: Some case scenarios likely include an ethical dimension — how to proceed when a patient refuses recommended treatment, how to document a complicated decision, how to communicate a change in diagnosis. Preparation Strategy Review INBDE-adjacent content through a case-based lens. The written exam format is not multiple-choice recall — it requires you to apply knowledge to scenarios. Practice writing out treatment plans for complex cases,

then reviewing them against evidence-based guidelines. Study comprehensive treatment planning specifically. The sequencing of care — emergency → periodontal → restorative → prosthetic → maintenance — and the decision points within each phase are core written exam content. Review oral diagnosis and differential diagnosis frameworks for common presentations: periapical pathology types, periodontal disease classification, carious lesion staging, soft tissue lesion characterization, occlusal conditions. Practice writing under time pressure. The exam is one hour for case-based written assessment. Practice timed written responses to clinical scenarios — write a full treatment plan or differential diagnosis argument in 15–20 minutes. The Dexterity Test — What to Know Equipment & Logistics All materials are provided by UNLV: electric handpieces, burs, and typodonts with teeth. You bring nothing to the dexterity test — only your hands, your

clinical judgment, and your loupes if you use them. The Simulation Practice Window — How to Use It The 2–4 hours of simulation practice before the dexterity test is a resource no other CAAPID program provides. Use it deliberately: First 15–30 minutes: Calibrate to the equipment. Electric handpieces, burs, and typodonts may feel different from what you practiced with. Understand the speed, torque, and handpiece weight. Middle period: Execute the preparation types you'll be evaluated on at evaluation-quality precision, not warm-up quality. Cover PFM crown preparations, anterior ceramic preparations, operative restorations (Class II and Class III), endodontic access. Final 15–20 minutes: Bring your preparations to completion, evaluate them yourself, and identify any technique adjustments needed for the scored test. TOEFL 98 Minimum — Context UNLV's TOEFL minimum of 98 iBT (old scale) or 5 on the new scale is among the highest published

minimums in CAAPID. For context: most Tier 1 programs require 100 (BU, NYU, Loma Linda); UIC requires 80 with section minimums but averages 101; Buffalo requires 86; Colorado requires 94. At 98, UNLV's threshold is 2 points below programs like BU and NYU but 12–18 points above programs in the 80–86 range. TOEFL must be within 2 years of application. MyBest Score status is not specified in UNLV's published requirements — confirm directly with DDS_admissions@unlv.edu whether MyBest is accepted. NBDE/INBDE 5-Year Validity & ADAT Contingency Standard path: INBDE passed (or NBDE Parts I and II passed) within the past 5 years. Official scores submitted to CAAPID. Complete. Contingency path: If your NBDE scores are older than 5 years, you must also take and pass the ADAT alongside submitting your existing NBDE scores. The ADAT does not replace the NBDE — it supplements it as evidence of current clinical knowledge currency. Practical

implication: If you passed your NBDE more than 5 years ago and have not yet taken the INBDE, you have two options: (1) take the INBDE, replacing the aged scores with current ones, or (2) take the ADAT alongside submitting your existing NBDE scores. The INBDE path is cleaner — a single current credential without the ADAT contingency. Nevada's Only Dental School — What It Means UNLV School of Dental Medicine is the only accredited dental school in Nevada — established in 2002 as part of a state initiative to address Nevada's dental workforce shortage. This singular status shapes the program's identity, mission, and clinical environment. Clinical volume: The Las Vegas metropolitan area generates substantial patient volume — a city of 2+ million people with diverse demographics, multiple underserved communities, and documented dental access gaps. Students see a wide clinical case mix reflecting the full scope of general dental practice.

Community mission: The program explicitly includes community outreach opportunities. Nevada's rural counties beyond Las Vegas and Reno have significant dental provider shortages. UNLV's outreach program fulfills its public health obligation to the state. The "only school in Nevada" identity: UNLV graduates are Nevada's dental workforce. That's not marketing — it's structural reality. If that resonates with your professional vision, it belongs in your "why UNLV" answer. F-1 Visa — Licensure Not Guaranteed. UNLV accepts F-1 visa holders, but explicitly notes that non-citizens and non-permanent residents are "not guaranteed licensure upon completion of the accredited DDS program." Licensure depends on state-specific requirements and your visa status at time of application. Research Nevada's licensing requirements before committing if you're on an F-1 visa. Administrative Details That Trip Applicants Up Both applications required. UNLV

requires both the CAAPID application and a separate UNLV supplemental application. Only when both are complete does UNLV send the completion notification and begin review. Completing CAAPID alone does not trigger review. The personal statement is one page. Unlike CAAPID's 5,200-character personal statement, UNLV's supplemental personal statement is specifically one page covering your professional path, interests, and goals. Telephone notification. UNLV notifies invited candidates by telephone approximately two to three weeks before the evaluation date, confirmed by email. Ensure your phone number is current and functional. Canadian residents are eligible. UNLV's eligibility list explicitly includes Canadian residents alongside US citizens, permanent residents, and F-1 visa eligible applicants — broader than most CAAPID programs. Expert Preparation Tips The tips below address the specific dimensions of UNLV's multi-component evaluation

that candidates most commonly underestimate. ); }; export default UNLVDentalAdvancedStanding; unlv-dental-advanced-standing-interview UNLV School of Dental Medicine UNLV DDS Advanced Standing Format Questions and Prep Guide 2026 UNLV Advanced Standing Dental Format & Q&A Prepare for UNLV s DDS Advanced Standing program — a 2.5-day process with three panel interviews a written exam simulation practice and a dexterity test. UNLV dental advanced standing interview UNLV DDS program interview University Nevada Las Vegas dental international UNLV CAAPID bench test written exam Nevada dental advanced standing 2026-03-29 2026-03-29 International Program 2.5-Day In- 3 Panel Interviews + Written Exam + Simulation Practice + Dexterity Test CAAPID s most comprehensive 2.5 days with three panel interviews a case-based written exam 2–4 hours of simulation practice and a dexterity test where loupes are allowed. 8 seats $500 fee. School UNLV School of

Dental Medicine Program Doctor of Dental Surgery Advanced Standing Program Degree D.D.S. Program Length 24 months (6 semesters) Class Size Up to 8 students per year Program Start May Evaluation Process 2.5-day in- 3 panel interviews + 1-hr written exam + 2–4hr simulation practice + dexterity test Evaluation Fee $500 non-refundable Loupes Permitted during dexterity test Final Selection Highest combined marks across interviews + written + dexterity Application Deadline June 15 at 00 PM PST Application CAAPID + UNLV supplemental application TOEFL Minimum 98 iBT (old scale) / 5 new scale; within 2 years NBDE/INBDE Within past 5 years; if NBDE older than 5 years ADAT required alongside Credential Evaluation ECE only — WES not accepted Visa Eligibility US citizen PR Canadian resident or F-1 visa eligible Letters (1) dean-level from home school; (2) US dentist; (3) 2+ year acquaintance (not family/friend) CV UNLV-specific template required

Personal Statement 1 professional path interests goals Distinction Only accredited dental school in Nevada Location Las Vegas Nevada (Shadow Lane Campus) Contact DDS_admissions@unlv.edu · 702-774-2025 admissions-process Admissions Process 2 why-unique Why UNLV s Process Is Unique 3 application-flow The Application Flow 3 evaluation-components 2.5-Day Evaluation Components 2 orientation Orientation & Tour 3 panel-interviews Three Panel Interviews 3 written-exam Case-Based Written Exam 3 simulation-practice Simulation Practice 3 dexterity-test Dexterity Test 3 what-unlv-looks-for What UNLV Looks For 2 panel-interview-questions Panel Interview Questions 2 panel-1 Panel Professional Identity 3 panel-2 Panel Ethics & Clinical Reasoning 3 panel-3 Panel Program Fit & Nevada 3 written-exam-prep Written Exam Preparation 2 dexterity-test-detail Dexterity Test Details 2 toefl-requirement TOEFL 98 Minimum 2 nbde-validity NBDE/INBDE 5-Year Validity

2 nevada-only-school Nevada s Only Dental School 2 administrative-details Administrative Details 2 expert-tips Expert Tips 2 related-schools Related School Guides 2 Prepare for the Written Exam Separately Most CAAPID applicants prepare for bench and interview assuming INBDE prep covers academics. At UNLV the 1-hour case-based written exam requires active clinical knowledge applied to scenarios — not multiple-choice recall. Set aside specific preparation time for case-based written responses. Prepare Three Distinct Interview Framings With three panel interviews prepare your professional narrative with different emphasis in clinical identity in one ethical reasoning in another community health and program fit in the third. Variation signals a multidimensional profile; repetition signals a one-dimensional one. Use the Simulation Practice Window Strategically The 2–4 hours of provided practice time is an advantage — treat it as structured

preparation not free play. Arrive knowing what procedures you ll prioritize and what precision benchmarks you ll target. Bring Your Loupes If You Use Them Clinically The explicit permission to use loupes during the dexterity test is meaningful. If your clinical precision is enhanced by loupes and you re accustomed to working with them using them at UNLV is a direct advantage. Research Nevada s Dental Landscape The panel interviews will probe your connection to UNLV s mission and Nevada s dental community. Know that Nevada is the only state with one dental school Las Vegas s patient demographics Nevada s rural provider shortage and UNLV s community outreach program. Verify Your NBDE/INBDE Score Validity The 5-year validity window is unique in CAAPID. Calculate whether your NBDE scores fall within the window before applying. If they don t decide between taking the INBDE or the ADAT — the INBDE path is cleaner. Component Detail Degree

D.D.S. Program Length 24 months (6 semesters) Class Size Up to 8 Start May Evaluation Format 2.5-day in- orientation + 3 panel interviews + 1-hr written exam + 2–4hr practice + dexterity test Evaluation Fee $500 non-refundable Loupes Permitted Yes Selection Criteria Highest combined interviews + written + dexterity Application Deadline June 15 00 PM PST Application CAAPID + UNLV supplemental TOEFL Minimum 98 iBT / 5 new scale; within 2 years NBDE/INBDE Validity Within past 5 years; if older ADAT required alongside Credential Evaluation ECE only — WES not accepted Visa Eligibility US citizen PR Canadian resident F-1 eligible Letters dean-level from home school; US dentist; 2+ year personal acquaintance (not family/friend) CV UNLV-specific required template Personal Statement 1 professional path interests goals Clinical Emphasis General dentistry endodontics pediatric oral surgery Community Outreach Explicit curriculum component

Distinction Only accredited dental school in Nevada Location Las Vegas Nevada (Shadow Lane Campus) Contact DDS_admissions@unlv.edu · 702-774-2025 Early Preparation (12+ months before deadline) Verify NBDE/INBDE score validity — must be within 5 years; if older plan for ADAT Take TOEFL — aim well above 98 iBT minimum; confirm MyBest acceptance with UNLV Order ECE course-by-course credential evaluation (WES not accepted) Begin bench preparation covering PFM crowns anterior ceramics operative restorations endodontic access Download and complete UNLV s specific CV template Application Assembly (3–6 months before deadline) Create CAAPID account and begin supplemental UNLV application Request 3 dean-level from home school US dentist 2+ year personal acquaintance Draft one-page personal statement for UNLV supplemental (professional path interests goals) Ensure TOEFL and NBDE/INBDE scores are reported to CAAPID Begin written exam case-based

treatment planning and differential diagnosis practice Submission (by June 15 at 00 PM PST) Submit CAAPID application before June 15 deadline Submit UNLV supplemental application — both must be complete for review to begin Confirm ECE evaluation TOEFL and board scores are received Ensure phone number is current — UNLV notifies by telephone Budget $500 evaluation fee plus Las Vegas travel and 2–3 nights accommodation 2.5-Day Evaluation & Decision Travel to UNLV Shadow Lane Campus for evaluation event Complete orientation and three panel interviews — prepare distinct framings for each Take the one-hour case-based written exam Use 2–4 hours of simulation practice strategically before dexterity test Complete dexterity test (bring loupes if you use them clinically) Await selection based on highest combined marks across all components What makes UNLV s evaluation process different from other CAAPID programs? UNLV runs the most comprehensive

single evaluation event in CAAPID — a 2.5-day in-person process that includes three separate panel faculty interviews a one-hour case-based written knowledge exam 2–4 hours of provided simulation practice time with actual equipment and a dental dexterity test where surgical loupes are permitted. No other CAAPID program combines all four components or provides dedicated practice time before the scored dexterity evaluation. How is the final admission decision made at UNLV? The class of up to 8 students is selected from candidates who earn the highest combined marks across all three scored the panel interviews the case-based written exam and the dental dexterity test. Strong performance in one component doesn t override weak performance in another — all three contribute to the selection score. What is UNLV s NBDE/INBDE validity requirement? NBDE Parts I and II or the INBDE must have been passed within the past 5 years of application. If

your NBDE scores are older than 5 years you must also take and submit a passing ADAT score alongside the aging NBDE scores. This is the most specific board exam validity requirement in CAAPID. Can F-1 visa holders apply to UNLV s DDS program? Yes — UNLV accepts US citizens permanent residents Canadian residents and applicants eligible for F-1 visas. However UNLV explicitly notes that non-citizens and non-permanent residents are not guaranteed licensure upon graduation as licensure depends on state-specific requirements. Are surgical loupes permitted during UNLV s dexterity test? Yes — UNLV explicitly permits surgical loupes during the dental dexterity test. If you use loupes in clinical practice and your precision benefits from them bring them to the evaluation. What is the written exam at UNLV like? A one-hour case-based written examination — the only written knowledge assessment of its kind in CAAPID. Case scenarios require you to

demonstrate diagnostic reasoning treatment planning and evidence-based clinical decision-making in written form. Prepare through treatment planning exercises differential diagnosis practice and evidence-based protocol review. DDS Applicant 2025 Cycle The 2.5 days were intense but fair. Having simulation practice time before the bench test made a real difference — I could calibrate to UNLV s handpieces instead of going in cold. The three panel interviews felt thorough rather than repetitive. DDS Applicant 2024 Cycle The written exam caught me off guard. I prepared heavily for the bench and interviews but underestimated the case-based format. If I could do it again I d spend two weeks on treatment planning exercises before traveling to Las Vegas. University at Buffalo IDP Interview Prep Bench-first hard gate same-week structure SUNY public tuition. International Program /schools/buffalo-dental-advanced-standing-interview University of

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