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Changing the Future of Oral Health

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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Aug 9 2021
COD Faculty-Staff Conference
Monday
Aug 20 2021
2nd Pain and Sleep Symposium
Friday, 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Oct 14 2021
UIC School of Public Health Distinguished Lecture Fall 2021
Thursday, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

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Ortho's Awardees
Department of Orthodontics Scholarship Awards
Tuesday, June 29, 2021
The Department of Orthodontics held their Resident Awards Event this past Monday, June 21 virtually via Zoom. Seven awards were distributed this year for a total of $36,000 in award monies. This year’s awardees were..
College of Dentistry Pride Alliance
Oral Health Advocacy for the LGBT + Community
Friday, June 18, 2021
On June 8 2021, UIC College of Dentistry announced Pride Alliance’s most recent award of a $4,000 grant from the Chicago Dental Society Foundation Community Service Grants program. In addition, Pride Alliance announced through its social media platfo
Dr. Anne George
Dr. Anne George selected for the 2021 Class of the American Association of Dental Research (AARD) Fellows
Wednesday, June 9, 2021
Dr. Anne George, the Dr. Allan G. Brodie Endowed Professor and Professor of Oral Biology, has been recently selected for the 2021 class of the American Association of Dental Research (AARD) Fellows.
New Department Head to Lead Restorative Department at The College of Dentistry
New Department Head to Lead Restorative Department at The College of Dentistry
Tuesday, June 1, 2021
Following a national search, Dr. Rand Harlow DDS FACP, currently the Program Director of the Advanced Educational Program in the Prosthodontics department, has been named the next Department Head of Restorative Dentistry.
The University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry, hosts Virtual Commencement Ceremony for UIC graduates
Ceremony for UIC College of Dentistry graduates
Thursday, May 6, 2021
Over the past year the UIC College of Dentistry has worked diligently to provide the best safety measures for students to resume in person classes during the 2021 spring semester. The Class of 2021 is now preparing for their Virtual Commencement to t
Dr. Therese Galang-Boquiren is a 2021-2022 Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine® Fellow
Dr. Therese Galang-Boquiren is a 2021-2022 Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine® Fellow
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
Congratulations to Dr. Galang-Boquiren, Associate Professor and Director of Predoctoral Orthodontics in the Department of Orthodontics, for being named a 2021-2022 Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine® (ELAM) Fellow! Established in 1995, the distinguished…

College Smiles

4 Ways Beyond Brushing to Keep Your Teeth Healthy
4 Ways Beyond Brushing to Keep Your Teeth Healthy
Wednesday, April 21, 2021
According to the American Dental Association about a third of U.S. adults are unhappy with their oral health. Factors such as pain, discomfort, bad breath and receding gums play a huge role in our lives and in the event that they are affected..
Stephanie Schreiber: Virtual Reality (VR) Program of Dental Implant Surgery: Student Perception
Stephanie Schreiber - American Dental Education Association Conference
Monday, April 5, 2021
Stephanie Schreiber and team presented on March 12th 2021 at the American Dental Education Association Conference. The research covered how students perceived Virtual Reality – a program for a simulation program of dental…
Engineering breakthrough can mitigate COVID-19 contamination in dental clinics
Engineering breakthrough can mitigate COVID-19 contamination in dental clinics
Friday, August 14, 2020
Engineering breakthrough can mitigate COVID-19 contamination in dental clinics

  • Largest dental care provider in IL, serving over 30,000 patients annually. We have over 430 students seeking dental degrees including DMD, PhD and MS programs.

  • 100% pass rate on board exams, with students performing significantly higher than the national average on the basic science and clinical science exams.

  • Level-1 research institution, with more than 40 faculty researchers and $5M in funding annually. We are one of only 15 institutions with DMD/PhD or PhD training grants from the NIDCR.

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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