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Better Oral Health through Transformative Innovation

Learn from world-class academics. Train using state-of-the-art curriculum and technology. Make an impact in the community. Gain valuable research experience. Experience a richly diverse student culture while serving patients with a variety of needs. Connect with peers and support the future of oral health through a strong alumni network. Change the future of oral health—today.

World-Class Programs at Your Disposal

The College of Dentistry offers world-class academic programs to prepare the "next-generation" of oral health professionals, built upon groundbreaking curriculum, in the heart of Chicago. In addition to the DMD, we offer PhD in Oral Sciences, PhD/DMD and DMD/MS programs, and several Advanced Specialty Training Programs.

Academic Departments Fostering Meaningful Relationships

A community of dedicated students, faculty and staff working together to advance oral health education, patient care, and oral science research.

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Feb 21 2025
CDS Midwinter Meeting Reception
Friday, 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Hyatt Regency McCormick Place
Feb 27 2025
38th Annual Clinic & Research Day
Thursday, 7:30 am - 5:30 pm
UIC Student Center West
May 8 2025
Commencement
Thursday, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
UIC Isadore and Sadie Dorin Forum

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Dr. Judy Chia-Chun Yuan appointed Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs
Thursday, October 31, 2024
Dr. Judy Chia-Chun Yuan, tenured professor, has been appointed associate dean for clinical affairs at the UIC College of Dentistry, effective October 16.
Inclusive dental clinic ‘a home’ for patients
Thursday, August 29, 2024
The recently opened Inclusive Care Clinic at the UIC College of Dentistry is not your typical dental clinic. Its focus is to care for patients with physical, developmental, sensory, behavioral, cognitive or emotional conditions.
Dr. Philip Patston accepts role of Associate Dean of Academic Affairs
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Dr. Philip Patston has accepted the role of associate dean for academic affairs at the University of Illinois Chicago College of Dentistry, effective August 18.

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Oral head and neck cancer awareness
UIC College of Dentistry Shines the Spotlight on Oral Cancer
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month. The month serves as a stark reminder of a disease that should never happen. Its leading causes — the use of tobacco primarily and, in fewer cases, excessive…
Give Kids a Smile 2024
Helping Kids Brush Up on Oral Health: UIC College of Dentistry Hosts ‘Give Kids a Smile Day’
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
The month of February marked National Children’s Dental Health Month, and to honor it, the University of Illinois Chicago College of Dentistry helped underserved kids in Chicago brush up on their dental health.…
New year smile
New Year, New You? 7 Tips to Make Your Oral Health a Top Priority
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
Most New Year’s resolutions typically revolve around eating better, exercising more or improving your financial situation. One key to achieving your resolution is to make it specific. This year, if you’re looking to…

  • Largest dental care provider in IL, serving over 35,000 patients annually. We have over 500 students seeking dental degrees including DMD, PhD and MS programs.

  • 33 partner sites in Illinois and beyond where annually senior dental students treat about 10,000 patients, perform around 18,000 clinical procedures, and learn firsthand about population oral health.

  • Level-1 research institution, with more than 1/3 full-time faculty actively engaged in research supported by over $7M funding annually. Our DMD / PhD program is one of 20 dental institutions that offer a combined DMD/PhD program.

Research Themes
Research Themes
Our investigators lead cutting-edge research to discover and translate new knowledge at the boundaries of science, transforming oral health care practice, social systems and related technologies for the benefit of individuals, families and communities.
Regenerative science
Regenerative science
Moving beyond tissue replacement, using materials to enable our bodies to regenerate damaged and failing tissues. Our researchers are leading investigations into how materials interact with living tissues, and the building of tissue replacements for the growth of cells/tissues to replace lost tissues. The Center for Wound Healing and Tissue Regeneration (CWHTR) is a unique community of scientists and clinicians devoted to the study of injury, wound healing, and regeneration. The Laboratory of Applied Dental Biomaterials and Interfaces is a NIH funded center studying the properties of the tooth in order to develop reparative/regenerative biomaterials to replace lost tooth structure
CLINICAL, TRANSLATIONAL & COMMUNITY RESEARCH
Clinical, Translational & Community Research
Leading transformative studies to improve oral health outcomes both in the clinic and the community. We have several centers and investigators focused on the study of the incidence and prevalence of disease; measuring outcomes of interventions; and the safety and efficacy of drugs, devices, and treatments in individuals. We are also investigating how and why efforts to promote oral health through intervention are accepted by communities. Learn more about our Clinical Research Center.
CRANIOFACIAL PATHOBIOLOGY
Craniofacial Pathobiology
Working to improve treatment of oral cancer, caries, peridontal and other oral diseases. We are leading interdisciplinary investigations in the development and function of the craniofacial complex to better understand processes that occur within cells and tissues to maintain health and control growth and development.

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