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College of Dentistry

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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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Sep 23 2023
Third Annual Virtual Graber Symposium 2023
Saturday, 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Lecture Hall South
Oct 13 2023
110 Year Celebration of Excellence
Friday, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
UIC College of Dentistry

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UIC Department of Orthodontics Made a Hit at the AAO Annual Session Chicago 2023
UIC Department of Orthodontics Attends AAO Annual Session in Chicago April 22 - 24, 2023
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
The UIC Department of Orthodontics held successful presentations at their booth at the AAO Annual Session in Chicago from April 22 to 24, 2023.
Dental Assistant Pathway Program will Provide New Employment Opportunities
Thursday, March 30, 2023
The UIC College of Dentistry has created a new training program, the Dental Assistant Pathway Program, with the goal not only of alleviating the national dental assistant shortage, but of being an employment pathway into a career of dentistry.
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Give Kids a Smile Day is a program of the American Dental Association Foundation that launched in 2003, where events are held nationally to promote pediatric oral health and ensure children have access to a dental home.

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Getting Your Child’s Dental Routine Ready for Back to School
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
As school buses start making their routes and the weather begins to cool, it’s time to prepare for a new school year. When gearing up on school supplies, parents should consider a trip to the dentist as part of their back-to-school preparation.
Protecting Your Smile on Vacation
Thursday, July 20, 2023
Spending more time in the sun means stocking up on sunscreen to protect your skin, and consuming sugary, iced treats to cool you down. But what doesn’t immediately come to mind is what that means for your oral health.
Pregnancy and Oral Health
Thursday, June 8, 2023
Pregnancy can be an exciting time filled with many adjustments, especially to the body. Your oral health may be negatively affected during pregnancy due to hormone fluctuations, vomiting, and sugar cravings.

  • 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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