Dr. Elbert Tom

Associate Professor

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Biography

Elbert Tom is an Associate Clinical Professor at the UCLA School of Dentistry with a focus on health sciences and group practice direction. He joined the dental school faculty in 1988 and has extensive experience in academia and private practice as a dentist. Tom has actively contributed to various volunteer efforts both locally and globally, and he serves as an Editor for the San Fernando Valley Dental Society's Dental Dimensions. He has held multiple roles including Co-course Chair for the Preclinical Waxing Course for Freshmen and Clinical Faculty for several restorative and radiology courses. His research interests include Organized Dentistry, Community Dentistry, Senior Health Care, Volunteerism, Altruism in Dentistry, the Social Determinants of Health Care, Restorative Dentistry, and the effects of Dental Materials on the Environment.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of California Los Angeles

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:160
Analytical Writing
Required:5
Overall
Required:5
TOEFL
Total
Required:87
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree Strong background in Economics and Mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • GRE General Test scores
Specialization Notes

Department of Economics admits primarily for the PhD program.