The mission of the DPH Residency Program at the dental school is to educate specialists to promote oral health and the prevention of oral disease at the individual and population level, with a focus on underserved areas in Nevada. The goal of the DPH Residency Program is to educate qualified DPH professionals to increase the capacity and infrastructure of the DPH workforce at the local, state and national level. Dental school graduates with a Master in Public Health (MPH) degree are eligible to become DPH specialists and to challenge the board exam by the American Board of Dental Public Health (ABDPH). The DPH Residency Program will provide a formal training opportunity for dentists planning careers in DPH with a focus on assessment, policy development and assurance.
Learning Outcomes
The objectives of the program include:
to train competent public health dentists that can address the oral health needs of individuals across the life span;
to provide field experiences that will provide training and understanding of evidence-based strategies for school- and community-based prevention programs; and
to train professionals with dental public health training who can address oral health disparities in underserved and vulnerable populations.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
September 2025
School of Public Health
4700 S. Maryland Pkwy. Suite 335,
LAS VEGAS,
Nevada,
89119, United States
Applications will be accepted from candidates with:
A dental degree from a Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) regionally accredited school in the U.S. or another country.
A Master of Public Health degree obtained from an institution that is regionally accredited by the U.S. Department of Education.
English Proficiency:
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): (Paper-based) Minimum score - 74; (Computer-based) Minimum score - 213; (Internet-based) Minimum score - 80
International English Language Testing System (IELTS): Minimum score: 6.5
Duolingo English Test (DET): Minimum score: 105
Michigan Test of English Language Placement (MTELP): Minimum score: 85
Pearson Test of English (PTE): Minimum score: 65
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
UNLV provides quality education with outstanding faculty, and its innovative teaching methods ensure students are at the cutting edge of their field.