Lyon (LCSDM)
Lyon College School of Dental Medicine
Lyon College
School Information
Mission Statement
To educate outstanding dental professionals while providing compassionate, high-quality care to patients across Arkansas, forming clinicians of skill and character who will elevate the health and well-being of the communities they serve.
Combined Degree Programs
- Bachelor's / DMD (3+3 Early Admission Program)
An accelerated 6-year pathway in partnership with Lyon College where students complete 3 years of undergraduate coursework and 3 years of dental school.
- Bachelor's / DMD (4+3 Early Admission Program)
A 7-year pathway providing conditional early acceptance to students completing a full 4-year undergraduate degree at Lyon College followed by the 3-year DMD program.
International Student Programs
Degree Requirements
Coursework Requirements
| Subject | Credits (Sem) | Lab Required | Min Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| biology | 12 | Unknown | C |
| general chem | 6 | Unknown | C |
| organic chem | 6 | Unknown | C |
| biochem | 3 | Unknown | C |
| physics | 6 | Unknown | C |
| english | 3 | Unknown | C |
Credit Policies
Experience Requirements
Letters of Recommendation
Required Types:
- science professor (2)
Test Requirements
Application Logistics
Admissions Cycle
2025-2026
Class Size
80
GPA Statistics
Cumulative GPA
3.50
Science GPA
3.36
DAT Scores
Primary Scores
Academic Average
19.0
Total Science
N/A
PAT
N/A
Applicants & Enrollees
| Category | Applicants | Enrollees | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| overall | - | 80 | - |
| in state | - | 34 | - |
| out of_state | - | 46 | - |
| regional | - | 26 | - |
| other | - | 20 | - |
Class Composition
Academic Year
2026-2027
Tuition & Fees (Program Total, In-State)
$308,400
Cost by Program Year
Detailed Cost Breakdown
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| D1 | $102,000 | $102,000 | $600 |
| D2 | $102,000 | $102,000 | $1,025 |
| D3 | $102,000 | $102,000 | $775 |
| Total (4 Years) | $306,000 | $306,000 | $2,400 |
Research Opportunities
Research Themes:
Clinical Experiences
A continuous 3-year (six-term) student-centered model that blends evidence-based didactics with simulation and early, progressive clinical experiences.
Clinical Rotations:
- LCSDM Patient Care Clinic - A 100-chair onsite clinic in Little Rock providing comprehensive care to the community.
- Arkansas Children's Hospital Rotation - Clinical training in pediatric dental services, including hospital-based care, mobile dental units, and school-based programs.
- Vulnerable Populations Outreach - Rotations focused on serving rural and underserved communities, including the elderly and those with special healthcare needs.
Postdoctoral Programs
- Pediatric Dentistry Residency