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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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Mar 11 2021
Regenerative Sciences Seminar Series (RS3) Presentation for 2020 -21
Thursday, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Spotlight

East Meets West: UIC Dental Students Visit China to Experience Dental Education and Culture
East Meets West: UIC Dental Students Visit China to Experience Dental Education and Culture
Tuesday, July 9, 2019
Since 2012, UIC and and the Guanghua School of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University (SYSU) in China, have exchanged dental students as part of an extramural education program. It is a great example of how both universities collaborate to share knowledge across borders. 
Fighting Oral Cancer with the Power of Machine Learning
Fighting Oral Cancer with the Power of Machine Learning
Monday, June 11, 2018
University of Illinois oral medicine experts and computer scientists are teaming up to harness the power of big data to change the landscape of oral cancer prevention. To do this, they are combining the latest advances in machine learning with one of the oldest functional food products in the world: green tea.
2019 Clinic and Research Day Features Innovation and Interprofessionalism
2019 Clinic and Research Day Features Innovation and Interprofessionalism
Monday, March 18, 2019
Digital innovation, multi-center, multidisciplinary collaboration and novel approaches connecting basic lab science with clinical treatment were the themes in this year’s 32nd annual Clinic and Research Day.
Raising Awareness to Fight Oral, Head and Neck Cancer in Chicago
Raising Awareness to Fight Oral, Head and Neck Cancer in Chicago
Monday, April 29, 2019
Oral head and neck cancers the sixth most common cancer type in the world. And, HPV is now the most common cause. Yet, most people aren’t aware of how serious head and neck cancers can be - and how they are connected to HPV. UIC's free public screenings and population research are helping to spread awareness and education in Chicago.
Building Bonds and Bridges
Building Bonds and Bridges
Tuesday, February 5, 2019
The bonds and bridges built are critical to our personal and professional success. For Dr. Susan Becker Doroshow, ‘83, the newest Board of Trustee for the American Dental Association, creating bonds and bridges has had some very profound effects on herself and the world around her.
Global Impact: Dean Stanford Builds Partnerships with Chinese Dental Schools
Global Impact: Dean Stanford Builds Partnerships with Chinese Dental Schools
Tuesday, April 11, 2017
Global health plays an increasing crucial role in global food security and general security. The University prides itself on training the next generation of global health leaders, conducting collaborative, trans-disciplinary research that addresses critical global health threats. The College of Dentistry is doing its part through several global outreach initiatives, and is committed to doing so at the highest level.

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The Many Costs (Financial and Well-Being) of Poor Oral Health
The Many Costs (Financial and Well-Being) of Poor Oral Health
Tuesday, August 6, 2019
Financial limitations often prevent people from getting timely dental care. The negative impacts of poor dental health go well beyond just having bad teeth -- they also affect health, employment and well-being.
Raising Awareness to Fight Oral, Head and Neck Cancer in Chicago
Raising Awareness to Fight Oral, Head and Neck Cancer in Chicago
Monday, April 29, 2019
Oral head and neck cancers the sixth most common cancer type in the world. And, HPV is now the most common cause. Yet, most people aren’t aware of how serious head and neck cancers can be - and how they are connected to HPV. UIC's free public screenings and population research are helping to spread awareness and education in Chicago.
Roadmap to Dental School Application
Roadmap to Dental School Application
Friday, March 2, 2018
Are you ready to apply dental school? Use this step-by-step roadmap to begin your journey to dental school.

  • 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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