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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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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…
Dr. Alison Doubleday Named a 2021-2022 ADEA AAL Faculty Leadership Institute Fellow
Dr. Alison Doubleday Named a 2021-2022 ADEA AAL Faculty Leadership Institute Fellow
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
Congratulations to Dr. Alison Doubleday, Associate Professor in the Department of Oral Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences, who has been named an American Dental Education Association (ADEA) Aspire, Achieve, Lead (AAL) Faculty Leadership Institute…
Dr. Swee Tan Awarded 2021 Jon Daniel Teaching Award
Dr. Swee Tan Awarded 2021 Jon Daniel Teaching Award
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
Congratulations Dr. Swee Tan, Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Restorative Dentistry, as the 2021 recipient of the Jon Daniel Teaching Award, which confers upon him the distinction as a Jon Daniel…
Ellie Park - Efficacy of Disinfectants on Silicone Maxillofacial Prostheses - A Systematic Review
Ellie Park - American Dental Education Association Conference
Monday, April 5, 2021
Ellie Park presented on March 12, 2021 at the virtual American Dental Education Association Conference. Ellie Park worked on the research project with Dr. Cortino Sukotjo (Director of the Predoctoral Implant Program) and…
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In support of our Asian and Asian American community
Friday, March 19, 2021
March 17th 2021 To the College community and especially our faculty, staff and students of Asian descent. The events of the past year, where individuals are randomly attacked, can be viewed as intentional…
Evan Fry First Runner-Up for the 2020 ADA Health Literacy in Dentistry Contest
Friday, February 5, 2021
Congratulations to Evan Fry who was named as the First Runner-Up for the 2020 ADA Health Literacy in Dentistry Contest.

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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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