DDS Program Outcomes

The College of Dentistry continually reviews many outcome measures to assure the continued excellence of our academic programs. A sample of these outcome measures are listed below. 

Pass rates for the Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations

 

Integrated National Dental Board Examination pass rates

Year

OSU Average

National Average

2024

97.6%

95.1%

2023

100%

98.9%

2022

100%

99.5%
Patient satisfaction with care in student clinics
<p>Overall rating of care provided by Predoctoral and Dental Hygiene Clinics</p> <p>Out of 100</p>
<p>2020</p> <p>93.3</p>
<p>2019</p> <p>92.4</p>
<p>2018</p> <p>93.4</p>
<p>2017</p> <p>92.8</p>
<p>2016</p> <p>92.5</p>
<p>2015</p> <p>93.2</p>
<p>2014</p> <p>92.6</p>
<p>2013</p> <p>92.4</p>
<p>2012</p> <p>94.4</p>
Graduating student satisfaction with program
<p>Graduating students very satisfied or satisfied with the program</p> <p>%</p>
<p>2025</p> <p>98.6</p>
<p>2024</p> <p>90.8</p>
Post graduate advanced education placements
<p>Graduating year</p> <p># of students who applied to post-graduate programs</p> <p># receiving an offer</p>
<p>2025</p> <p>27</p> <p>25</p>
<p>2024</p> <p>52</p> <p>31</p>
Job placement of graduates
<p>Graduates report of post-graduation plans</p> <p>% Entering military</p> <p>% Entering Advanced Education program</p> <p>% Entering practice</p>
<p>2025</p> <p>6</p> <p>21</p> <p>72</p>
<p>2024</p> <p>8</p> <p>29</p> <p>55</p>