65 Dentistry Programmes in North America

Dentistry tuition fees in North America, by degree level

Medians cover the programmes billed per year, using the price each university publishes for international students converted to USD, and only publish where at least 5 priced programmes exist. Programmes priced per semester, per credit or for the whole programme are listed above on their own basis.

Top universities for Dentistry in North America

Ranked by how many dentistry programmes each one runs in North America — the count is next to the name.

• Temple University (5)
• West Virginia University (4)
• Dalhousie University (4)
• University of Manitoba (4)
• University of Minnesota (4)
• University of the Pacific (3)
• University of Nevada, Las Vegas (2)
• The University of Winnipeg (2)
• Niagara College, Welland (2)
• Emporia State University (1)

January intake in North America

7 of these programmes list a dated January start that is still ahead. Dates come from each listing — confirm on the programme page before planning around one.

• PhD in Dentistry (Advanced Standing Program for Internationally Trained Dentists) DMD — Temple University · starts Jan 2027
• PhD in Dentistry DMD — Temple University · starts Jan 2027
• Bachelor in Pre-Professional Programs Major, BS – Pre-Dentistry Concentration — The University of Tennessee, Knoxville · starts Jan 2027
• Advanced Education General Dentistry Certificate (Graduate) — Temple University · starts Jan 2027
• Orthodontics Certificate (Graduate) — Temple University · starts Jan 2027
• Dental Office Administrative Assistant — Okanagan College · starts Jan 2027

Study Dentistry in North America: common questions

How many dentistry programmes are there in North America?

65 dentistry programmes at 44 universities in North America are open to international students, as of 8 September 2026.

How much does a dentistry degree in North America cost?

The median annual fee (programmes billed per year) for bachelor's programmes in dentistry in North America is 28,410 USD. The middle half of those programmes charge between 19,250 USD and 33,940 USD a year.

Can I study dentistry in North America in English?

Yes — 100% of the dentistry programmes in North America in our catalogue are taught in English (65 of 65).

Are any of these dentistry programmes available online?

3 of the 65 programmes in North America are delivered online or by distance learning.

Which degree level is cheapest for dentistry in North America?

PhD programmes, at a median annual fee of 23,000 USD, against 28,410 USD for bachelor's programmes. Both medians cover the programmes billed per year.