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IDAHO DENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAM
“EDUCATING DENTISTS FOR TODAY AND TOMORROW”
Idaho Dental Education Program (IDEP)
Dentistry
Mostly Pros Flexibility
Various Practice Settings Hours Specialize, General Practice and focus a
practice in areas Respected Member of the Community Choice of Practice Location Work with variety of people Clean work environment Decent income potential
Dentistry
Some Cons Physically and mentally stressful
Small detailed work No room for error either mentally or physically Functions as a business so must know about
Profitability Insurance Codes and procedures Overhead, etc.
Some people can be difficult to work with
Idaho Dental Education Program
Contract between the State of Idaho and Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska
Idaho purchases seats for Idaho residents at Creighton University Medical Center School of Dentistry
First year at Idaho State University in Pocatello
Three years in Omaha at Creighton
Idaho State University
Kasiska College of Health Professions Department of Dental Sciences Idaho Dental Education Program
Creighton University School of Dentistry
Idaho Dental Education Program
Academic Requirements High School Diploma
or GED Pre-requisite courses
Biology Chemistry English Physics
Most have Bachelors degree upon entering the program
Idaho Dental Education Program
Non-Academic Requirements Good hand eye
coordination Excellent people skills Some business
acumen is helpful
Idaho Dental Education Program
Preparing to apply: Pre-dental advisor at your college – see them
early and often Good to Excellent grades are important DAT scores are important – some schools
place more emphasis than others – take it when it is best for you
Put effort into essay. Have someone check grammar, spelling, clarity, etc.
References from people who know you well
Idaho Dental Education Program
Preparation Continued: Become very familiar with the profession –
shadow to become more familiar Pay attention to deadlines Call to check, but not “bug” the admissions
office Prepare for interviews
Additional Resources for Preparation / Application
American Dental Education Association (ADEA) Website: www.adea.org AADSAS application available from ADEA
The ADEA Official Guide to Dental Schools can be purchased through the above web-site May be accessed through your college library “In this comprehensive book you will find the most
authoritative information about applying to and attending dental school in the U.S. and Canada. For advisors, students, and parents. Updated yearly.”
Idaho Dental Education Program
Application process Complete your AADSAS Application indicating:
Idaho as your state of Residency Creighton as one of the schools you are applying
for admission Have a copy of your Dental Aptitude Test
(DAT) scores sent to Creighton Complete the Creighton Supplemental
Application with the appropriate fee
Idaho Dental Education Program
Application process cont. Have official transcripts from college course
work submitted to Creighton as needed Have your personal references or pre-dental
committee evaluation sent to Creighton Complete the Idaho Residency Certification
form and return it to the IDEP office Creighton will forward a copy of your
application to the IDEP office for consideration by our admissions committee
Idaho Dental Education Program
Application process cont. IDEP Admissions Committee:
Evaluates academic and non-academic factors Gives preference to those applicants with highly
qualified admissions profiles Invites top percentage of applicants to ISU in
Pocatello for an interview Selects students to be accepted into the program
based upon the above factors
Idaho Dental Education Program
Admissions Statistics For 2006 Entering Class 111 submitted applications 8 available seats Nearly 14 applicants per each available seat in
the program Average GPA of matriculated students: 3.78 Average DAT Academic: 20.4 Average DAT Science: 19.6 Average DAT PAT: 19.7
Idaho Dental Education Program
Admissions Statistics For 2007 Entering Class 97 submitted applications 8 available seats Over 12 applicants per each available seat in the
program Average GPA of matriculated students: 3.84 Average DAT Academic: 20.0 Average DAT Science: 19.7 Average DAT PAT: 20.2
Idaho Dental Education Program
Admissions Statistics For 2009 Entering Class 50 submitted applications 8 available seats Over 6 applicants per each available seat in
the program Average GPA of matriculated students: 3.74 Average DAT Academic: 18.6 Average DAT Science: 19.4 Average DAT PAT: 21.3
Idaho Dental Education Program
Admissions Statistics For 2010 Entering Class 52 submitted applications 8 available seats Over 6 applicants per each available seat in
the program Average GPA of matriculated students: 3.84 Average DAT Academic: 21.0 Average DAT Science: 21.5 Average DAT PAT: 21.75
NATIONAL STATISTICS(From ADA Publication: 2007/2008 Survey of Dental Education)
YEAR # of Applicants
% Change from prev
year
#Accepted
% Male % Female
2003/2004 8,176 4,770 56.9% 43.1%
2004/2005 9,433 15.4% 4,733 57.7% 42.3%
2005/2006 10,731 13.8% 4,688 59.3% 40.7%
2006/2007 12,463 16.1% 4,612 58.3% 41.7%
2007/2008 13,742 10.3% 4,618 55.9% 44.1%
NATIONAL STATISTICS
Idaho Dental Education Program
Consider the Advantages Small Class Size Excellent Faculty Cost advantage for
Idaho Residents New Facilities
Idaho Dental Education Program
Small class size Currently 8 students in each class 8:1 student to faculty ratio in dental classes One-On-One individualized attention with
faculty Allows students to get a solid start to their
dental education Class size of about 85 students at Creighton
for years 2-4
Idaho Dental Education Program
Cost advantages for IDEP students (2008-09) 1st year = $19,090 + ISU Fees ($4664)= $23,754
Books, Instruments and Living Costs are additional 2nd – 4th Years = $19,090 + Tuition Increases (6-
8% Average) Books, Instruments, and Living Costs
Non-IDEP Creighton Tuition = $42,262 >50% savings by being an IDEP student over 4 yrs
Average indebtedness of graduating IDEP Student was approximately $180,000 for the class of 2007
Idaho Dental Education Program
Cost advantages for IDEP students (2009-10) 1st year = $20,592 + ISU Fees ($5130) = $25,722
Books, Instruments and Living Costs are additional 2nd – 4th Years = $20,592 + Tuition Increases (6-
8% Average) Books, Instruments, and Living Costs are additional
Non-IDEP Creighton Tuition = $45,644 >50% savings by being an IDEP student over 4 years
Average indebtedness of graduating IDEP Students was approximately $165,722 for the class of 2008
DEBT UPON GRADUATIONSources: 2007/08 Survey of Dental Educationand Creighton University Financial Aid Office
(* = estimated because actual data not available to date)
YEAR NATIONAL AVG CREIGHTON AVG IDEP AVG
2002 $185,070
2003 $191,678
2004 $200,339
2005 $210,495
2006 $246,903 $156,000
2007 $269,124* $180,000
2008 $293,345* $176,458 $165,722
2009 $319,746* $201,425 $153,707
Idaho Dental Education Program
New Facilities ISU
Moved into updated facility in 1999 In same building as the Idaho Advanced General
Dentistry Residency Program Creighton
Current facility is modern and up-to-date Plans to renovate existing facility or build new
dental school in the upcoming years
Idaho Dental Education Program
First Year at Idaho State Complete Basic
Sciences Curriculum Introductory Dental
Sciences Clinical
Occlusion Project Radiology Lab Oral Hygiene
Techniques Course
Idaho Dental Education Program
First Year A time to develop skills A time to develop relationships
IDEP 1st Year Curriculum
Fall Physiology Gross Anatomy Histology Dental Materials Preventive Dentistry Interpersonal
Relationships History of Dentistry Dental Anatomy
Spring Biochemistry Oral Histology &
Embryology Head & Neck Anatomy Neuroscience Nutrition Community Dentistry Oral Hygiene Techniques Occlusion Radiology
Creighton University School of Dentistry
Dental School Urban environment
Extensive Activities Outstanding Patient
Pool Excellent Academic
Track Record Premier Clinical
Program
Creighton University School of Dentistry Entire Facility
Remodeled and Up to date
New State of the Art Clinical Sterilization Facility
Modern Teaching Laboratories
Creighton University School of Dentistry
Excellent Patient Base for Teaching Cases
No specialty programs or advanced education programs – all patients for the dental students Provides dental students
experience with specialty areas of dentistry
Taught by specialists in these areas
Creighton University School of Dentistry Computerized
Scheduling Digital Radiography Computer Monitors at
Each Work Station i-CAT Machine
available to students – cutting edge….
Creighton University School of Dentistry
Open air clinical setting ideal for teaching environment
Creighton University School of Dentistry
J. Jeffrey Ybarguen, DDSDirector, Idaho Dental Education Program
BS in Zoology from ISU 1997 DDS from Creighton 2001 through the Idaho
Dental Education Program Private Practice in Idaho Falls 2001 – present Instructor of dental anatomy and occlusion
2003 – present Instructor of Community Dentistry 2006 -
present Director of IDEP program 2004 – present
Omaha, Nebraska
Big City with a Small Town Flavor
Omaha, Nebraska
Omaha, Nebraska
Omaha, Nebraska
IDEP – Your Personal Gateway to Dentistry
Jeff Ybarguen, D.D.S. Jeff Ybarguen, D.D.S.
[email protected] or (208)[email protected] or (208)282-3289