List of dental schools in the United States
Encyclopedia
This List of dental schools in the U.S. includes major academic institutions in the U.S.
that award advanced professional degrees of either D.D.S.
or D.M.D. in the field of dentistry
. It does not include schools of medicine
, and it includes 61 schools of dentistry in 36 States and Puerto Rico.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
that award advanced professional degrees of either D.D.S.
Doctor of Dental Surgery
There are a number of first professional degrees in dentistry offered by schools in various countries around the world. These include the following:* Doctor of Dental Surgery * Doctor of Dental Medicine * Bachelor of Dentistry...
or D.M.D. in the field of dentistry
Dentistry
Dentistry is the branch of medicine that is involved in the study, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, disorders and conditions of the oral cavity, maxillofacial area and the adjacent and associated structures and their impact on the human body. Dentistry is widely considered...
. It does not include schools of medicine
Medicine
Medicine is the science and art of healing. It encompasses a variety of health care practices evolved to maintain and restore health by the prevention and treatment of illness....
, and it includes 61 schools of dentistry in 36 States and Puerto Rico.
Arizona
- Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral HealthArizona School of Dentistry and Oral HealthArizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health is a graduate school of dentistry located in the U.S. city of Mesa, Arizona, and affiliated with A. T. Still University....
- Midwestern University Midwestern UniversityMidwestern University is a graduate degree-granting institution specializing in the health sciences with eight colleges and two campuses....
College of Dental Medicine-Arizona
California
- Loma Linda UniversityLoma Linda UniversityLoma Linda University is a Seventh-day Adventist coeducational health sciences university located in Loma Linda, California, United States. The University comprises eight schools and the Faculty of Graduate Studies...
School of Dentistry, Loma Linda, CaliforniaLoma Linda, CaliforniaLoma Linda is a city in San Bernardino County, California, United States, that was incorporated in 1970. The population was 23,261 at the 2010 census, up from 18,681 at the 2000 census... - University of California at Los Angeles School of Dentistry, Los AngelesLos ÁngelesLos Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
- University of California at San Francisco School of Dentistry
- University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, University of the Pacific, San Francisco
- University of Southern CaliforniaUniversity of Southern CaliforniaThe University of Southern California is a private, not-for-profit, nonsectarian, research university located in Los Angeles, California, United States. USC was founded in 1880, making it California's oldest private research university...
the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry, Los AngelesLos ÁngelesLos Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants... - Western University of Health SciencesWestern University of Health SciencesWestern University of Health Sciences is a non-profit, private, graduate school for the health professions. The university campus includes 11 major buildings on in downtown Pomona, California....
, Western University School of Dental Medicine, PomonaPomonaPomona was a goddess of fruitful abundance in ancient Roman religion and myth. Her name comes from the Latin word pomum, "fruit," specifically orchard fruit. She was said to be a wood nymph and a part of the Numia, guardian spirits who watch over people, places, or homes...
(initial class admitted in the fall of 2009)
Colorado
- University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine, AuroraAurora, ColoradoCity of Aurora is a Home Rule Municipality spanning Arapahoe, Adams, and Douglas counties in Colorado. Aurora is an eastern suburb of the Denver-Aurora-Broomfield, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area . The city is the third most populous city in the Colorado and the 56th most populous city in the...
Connecticut
- University of Connecticut Health CenterUniversity of Connecticut Health CenterThe University of Connecticut Health Center includes the , School of Dental Medicine, , the UConn Medical Group, UConn Health Partners and . Founded in 1961, the Health Center pursues a mission of providing outstanding health care education in an environment of exemplary patient care, research and...
School of Dental Medicine, Farmington, ConnecticutFarmington, ConnecticutFarmington is a town located in Hartford County in the Farmington Valley area of central Connecticut in the United States. The population was 25,340 at the 2010 census. It is home to the world headquarters of several large corporations including Carrier Corporation, Otis Elevator Company, and Carvel...
Florida
- Nova Southeastern University College of Dental MedicineNova Southeastern University College of Dental MedicineThe Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine, located in Fort Lauderdale, FL, opened in the fall of 1997. It was the first new dental school to open in the United States in 24 years. With a class size of about 105, it the largest dental school in Florida. In recent years, it has...
, Ft. Lauderdale - University of Florida College of DentistryUniversity of Florida College of DentistryThe University of Florida College of Dentistry is the dental school of the University of Florida. The college is located in the Dental Sciences Building located on the western edge of the Health Science Center campus. The college is one of the six that make up UF's J...
, Gainesville
Georgia
- Georgia Health Sciences University College of Dental Medicine, Augusta, GeorgiaAugusta, GeorgiaAugusta is a consolidated city in the U.S. state of Georgia, located along the Savannah River. As of the 2010 census, the Augusta–Richmond County population was 195,844 not counting the unconsolidated cities of Hephzibah and Blythe.Augusta is the principal city of the Augusta-Richmond County...
Illinois
- Midwestern UniversityMidwestern UniversityMidwestern University is a graduate degree-granting institution specializing in the health sciences with eight colleges and two campuses....
College of Dental Medicine, Downers Grove - University of Illinois at Chicago College of DentistryUniversity of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry- About :The University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry evolved from the Columbian Dental College, founded in Chicago in 1891.The College informally affiliated with the University of Illinois in 1901, and was chartered as an official College of the University in 1913...
, ChicagoChicagoChicago is the largest city in the US state of Illinois. With nearly 2.7 million residents, it is the most populous city in the Midwestern United States and the third most populous in the US, after New York City and Los Angeles... - Southern Illinois UniversitySouthern Illinois UniversitySouthern Illinois University is a state university system based in Carbondale, Illinois, in the Southern Illinois region of the state, with multiple campuses...
School of Dental Medicine, Alton
Kentucky
- University of KentuckyUniversity of KentuckyThe University of Kentucky, also known as UK, is a public co-educational university and is one of the state's two land-grant universities, located in Lexington, Kentucky...
College of Dentistry, Lexington - University of LouisvilleUniversity of LouisvilleThe University of Louisville is a public university in Louisville, Kentucky. When founded in 1798, it was the first city-owned public university in the United States and one of the first universities chartered west of the Allegheny Mountains. The university is mandated by the Kentucky General...
School of Dentistry, Louisville
Maryland
- University of Maryland at Baltimore School of Dentistry, founded as the Baltimore College of Dental SurgeryBaltimore College of Dental SurgeryThe Baltimore College of Dental Surgery, , is the birthplace of the Doctor of Dental Surgery degree , and is known as the first dental college in the world.- History :...
Massachusetts
- Boston University Goldman School of Dental MedicineGoldman School of Dental MedicineThe Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine is the dental school at Boston University. Its curriculum is noted for the Applied Professional Experience Program, which gives students practical experience at a dental practice as part of clinical training. GSDM is also noted for its student and...
- Harvard School of Dental MedicineHarvard School of Dental MedicineHarvard School of Dental Medicine is one of the graduate schools of Harvard University. It is an American dental school located in the Longwood Medical Area in Boston, Massachusetts. In addition to the DMD degree, HSDM offers specialty training programs, advanced training programs, a Ph.D...
, BostonBostonBoston is the capital of and largest city in Massachusetts, and is one of the oldest cities in the United States. The largest city in New England, Boston is regarded as the unofficial "Capital of New England" for its economic and cultural impact on the entire New England region. The city proper had... - Tufts University School of Dental MedicineTufts University School of Dental MedicineTufts University School of Dental Medicine is a private dental school and one of the eight schools that comprise Tufts University. Located in downtown Boston in the Chinatown district, it is one of three dental schools in the Boston area. The building is adjacent to Tufts Medical Center...
, BostonBostonBoston is the capital of and largest city in Massachusetts, and is one of the oldest cities in the United States. The largest city in New England, Boston is regarded as the unofficial "Capital of New England" for its economic and cultural impact on the entire New England region. The city proper had...
Michigan
- University of Michigan School of DentistryUniversity of Michigan School of DentistryThe University of Michigan School of Dentistry, located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, opened in 1875.The School of Dentistry is one of the nation’s leading dental schools engaged in oral health care education, research, patient care and community service...
, Ann Arbor - University of Detroit MercyUniversity of Detroit MercyUniversity of Detroit Mercy is a private, Roman Catholic co-educational university in Detroit, Michigan, United States, affiliated with the Society of Jesus and the Sisters of Mercy. Antoine M. Garibaldi is the president. With origins dating from 1877, it is the largest Roman Catholic university...
School of Dentistry, Detroit
Mississippi
- University of Mississippi Medical CenterUniversity of Mississippi Medical CenterUniversity of Mississippi Medical Center is the health sciences campus of the University of Mississippi and is located in Jackson, Mississippi...
School of Dentistry, Jackson
Nebraska
- University of Nebraska Medical Center College of DentistryUniversity of Nebraska Medical Center College of DentistryThe University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry is located on the East Campus of the University of Nebraska at Lincoln....
, Lincoln, NebraskaLincoln, NebraskaThe City of Lincoln is the capital and the second-most populous city of the US state of Nebraska. Lincoln is also the county seat of Lancaster County and the home of the University of Nebraska. Lincoln's 2010 Census population was 258,379.... - Creighton University School of DentistryCreighton University School of DentistryThe Creighton University School of Dentistry is an American school of dentistry located at Creighton University in the city of Omaha, Nebraska, United States...
, Omaha, NebraskaOmaha, NebraskaOmaha is the largest city in the state of Nebraska, United States, and is the county seat of Douglas County. It is located in the Midwestern United States on the Missouri River, about 20 miles north of the mouth of the Platte River...
Nevada
- University of Nevada at Las Vegas School of Dental MedicineUNLV School of Dental MedicineThe UNLV School of Dental Medicine is the dental school of UNLV. The school is located on the Shadow Lane Campus, located just east of University Medical Center of Southern Nevada on Charleston and Shadow Lane, in Las Vegas, Nevada. The school enrolls, on average, 80 freshmen per year.-External...
, Las VegasLas Vegas, NevadaLas Vegas is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Nevada and is also the county seat of Clark County, Nevada. Las Vegas is an internationally renowned major resort city for gambling, shopping, and fine dining. The city bills itself as The Entertainment Capital of the World, and is famous...
New Jersey
- University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey - New Jersey Dental SchoolNew Jersey Dental SchoolThe New Jersey Dental School is one of eight schools that form the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. This dental school is located in the city of Newark, New Jersey, and it was established in the year 1956.-Education:...
, Newark
New York
- Columbia University College of Dental MedicineColumbia University College of Dental MedicineThe Columbia University College of Dental Medicine, often abbreviated CDM, is one of fourteen graduate and professional schools of Columbia University...
, New York CityNew York CityNew York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and... - New York University College of DentistryNew York University College of DentistryThe New York University College of Dentistry is one of 14 schools and divisions at New York University. It is located near Manhattan's Midtown area...
, New York CityNew York CityNew York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and... - State University of New York at Buffalo School of Dental MedicineState University of New York at Buffalo School of Dental MedicineState University of New York at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine is a school of dentistry located in the United States city of Buffalo. The school is one of the dental schools in the state of New York.- History :...
, Buffalo, NY - State University of New York at Stony Brook School of Dental MedicineState University of New York at Stony Brook School of Dental MedicineState University of New York at Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine is a school of dentistry located in the United States city of Stony Brook. The school is one of the dental schools in the state of New York.- History :...
, Stony Brook, NY - University of RochesterUniversity of RochesterThe University of Rochester is a private, nonsectarian, research university in Rochester, New York, United States. The university grants undergraduate and graduate degrees, including doctoral and professional degrees. The university has six schools and various interdisciplinary programs.The...
School of Dental Medicine
North Carolina
- University of North CarolinaUniversity of North CarolinaChartered in 1789, the University of North Carolina was one of the first public universities in the United States and the only one to graduate students in the eighteenth century...
School of Dentistry, Chapel Hill, N.C. - East Carolina University School of Dental Medicine, Greenville, N.C.
Ohio
- Ohio State University College of DentistryOhio State University College of DentistryThe Ohio State University College of Dentistry is one of the graduate schools of The Ohio State University. The college is the third largest public dental school in the U.S. and consists of nine academic units representing all major dental specialties. In addition to the D.D.S...
, Columbus - Case School of Dental MedicineCase School of Dental MedicineCase School of Dental Medicine is one of the graduate schools of Case Western Reserve University. It is an American dental school located in...
of the Case Western Reserve UniversityCase Western Reserve UniversityCase Western Reserve University is a private research university located in Cleveland, Ohio, USA...
, Cleveland
Pennsylvania
- Maurice H. Kornberg School of DentistryMaurice H. Kornberg School of DentistryThe Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry is a school of dentistry located in the United States city of Philadelphia. The school is now a part of Temple University, and one of the dental schools in the state of Pennsylvania. The average incoming class is 125 students.- History :The Maurice H...
(Temple UniversityTemple UniversityTemple University is a comprehensive public research university in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Originally founded in 1884 by Dr. Russell Conwell, Temple University is among the nation's largest providers of professional education and prepares the largest body of professional...
), Philadelphia - University of Pennsylvania School of Dental MedicineUniversity of Pennsylvania School of Dental MedicineThe University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine is one of twelve graduate schools at the University of Pennsylvania, an Ivy League university located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania...
, Philadelphia - University of Pittsburgh School of Dental MedicineUniversity of Pittsburgh School of Dental MedicineThe University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine, located in Pittsburgh, PA, is one of Pitt’s six schools of the health sciences and is closely affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center....
, Pittsburgh
South Carolina
- Medical University of South Carolina College of Dental MedicineMedical University of South Carolina College of Dental MedicineThe College of Dental Medicine is a dental school within the Medical University of South Carolina located in the United States city of Charleston. The school is the only dental school in the state of South Carolina.- History :...
, Charleston
Tennessee
- University of Tennessee College of DentistryUniversity of Tennessee College of DentistryThe University of Tennessee College of Dentistry is located in Memphis, Tennessee, United States near the intersection of Union Avenue and South Dunlap Street and is part of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center...
, Memphis - Meharry Medical College School of DentistryMeharry Medical College School of DentistryThe School of Dentistry is a dental school within Meharry Medical College located in the United States city of Nashville. The school is one of the dental schools in the state of Tennessee.- History :...
, Nashville
Texas
- Baylor College of DentistryBaylor College of DentistryBaylor College of Dentistry , located in east Dallas, Texas , is the dental education unit of the Texas A&M University System, and a component of the Texas A&M Health Science Center. Almost two-thirds of all the dentists in the Metroplex received their education at BCD, and more than one-third of...
, Texas A&M Health Science CenterTexas A&M Health Science CenterThe Texas A&M Health Science Center, a component of the Texas A&M University System, is an assembly of colleges devoted to educating health professionals and researchers of competence and integrity...
, Dallas - University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston
- The Dental School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San AntonioThe Dental School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San AntonioThe Dental School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, often abbreviated UTHSCSA-Dental, is one of three dental schools in the State of Texas...
, San Antonio
Utah
- Roseman University of Health SciencesRoseman University of Health SciencesRoseman University of Health Sciences is a private, non-profit university located in the city of Henderson, Nevada, with a satellite campus located in South Jordan, Utah. It was founded by Dr. Harry Rosenberg, enrolled its first class in January 2001 and was originally called the Nevada College of...
College of Dental Medicine, South Jordan, UtahSouth Jordan, UtahSouth Jordan is a city in the U.S. state of Utah. The city lies in the Salt Lake Valley between the peaks of the Oquirrh Mountains and the peaks of the Wasatch Mountains and is part of the Salt Lake City metropolitan area...
West Virginia
- West Virginia University School of DentistryWest Virginia University School of DentistryWest Virginia University School of Dentistry is a school of dentistry located in the United States city of Morgantown. The school opened its doors in 1957. The school is the only dental school in West Virginia.- History :...
, located in Morgantown and Charleston
See also
- American Dental Education AssociationAmerican Dental Education Association- American Dental Education Association :Founded in 1923 as the American Association of Dental Schools, American Dental Education Association is a non-profit association representing academic dentistry based in Washington, D.C...
- List of colleges and universities in the United States
- List of medical schools in the United States
- List of dental schools in Australia and New Zealand
External links
- US dental schools dentalsite.com
- Complete List of all 61 Dental Schools in the USA Updated November 3rd 2010 PreDDS.NET