DDS Student Resources

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Policies and Standards

Academic Policies and Standards below are for our DDS program.

View Dental Hygiene Academic Standards and Expectation

• Criminal Background Investigation Policy
• Technical Standards (PDF)
• Competencies for Graduating Dentist (PDF)
• Posting Form for Third Party Comments (PDF)
• Policy on Academic and Professional Standards (PDF)
• Student Code of Academic and Professional Behavior (PDF)
• Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
  • FERPA PowerPoint Presentation (PDF)
• Policy on Professional Appearance and Attire (Dress Code) (PDF)
  • Anonymous Dress Code Violation Form
• Use of Social Networking Sites, Blogs, and Instant Messaging Policies (PDF)
• Signature Page for Policy Review (PDF)
• Laptop and Exam Guidelines (PDF)
• HSC Student Computer Program Policies and Procedures (PDF)
• Conflict of Interest Guidelines (PDF)
• ADA Commission on Dental Accreditation Complaints Policy (PDF)
• Operating Procedures for Emergencies (PDF)
• WV Board of Governors Policy Bulletin 44: Policy Regarding Discrimination, Harassment, Sexual Harassment, Sexual & Domestic Misconduct, Stalking, and Retaliation (PDF)
• WV Board of Governors Policy Bulletin 10: Student Rights and Responsibilities (PDF)
• WV Board of Governors Policy Bulletin 15: Student Academic Rights (PDF)
• WV Board of Governors Policy Bulletin 31: Student Code of Conduct (PDF)
• SPEA By-Laws (PDF)

Forms

• Anonymous Dress Code Violation Form
• Student News Submission Form

Helpful Resources

Associated American Dental Schools
Application Service (AADSAS)
617-612-2045
aadsasinfo@aadsasweb.org
www.adea.org

Dental Admission Test (DAT) Department of Testing Services American Dental Association
800-232-1694
https://www.ada.org/en/education-careers/dental-admission-test

ADEA Official Guide to Dental Schools
https://www.adea.org/dental_education_pathways/educational_resources/Pages/ADEAOfficialGuidetoDentalSchools.aspx

Getting Into Dental School: ASDA's Guide for Predental Students
ASDA website: www.asdanet.org

ADEA GoDental: https://www.adea.org/GoDental/

AAMC/ADEA Dental Loan Organizer and Calculator

https://www.aamc.org/services/first-for-financial-aid-officers/dental-loan-organizer

WVU Financial Aid Office
https://financialaid.wvu.edu/contact-us