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College News

Dr. Maria Therese Galang-Boquiren, Professor of Orthodontics

UIC Orthodontic Faculty Dr. Maria Therese Galang-Boquiren Received Grant Funded by NIH/NIDCR

Posted on June 20, 2025

Nationwide Estimates of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Related Hospitalizations in the United States

UIC Orthodontics Researchers publish the largest and first ever study on “Nationwide Estimates of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Related Hospitalizations in the United States”

Posted on May 30, 2025

46th Annual Telly Awards golden trophy on a teal background with black text in all caps WE ARE TELLU WINNERS

FOREFRONT research video series wins 2025 Telly Award

Posted on May 29, 2025

Drs. Amanda Nikho and Lauren Mills who were awarded the “Broadening Participation Scholarship” and “Travel Grant”

Drs. Amanda Nikho and Lauren Mills awarded the “Broadening Participation Scholarship” and “Travel Grant”

Posted on May 28, 2025

Dean Susan Rowan standing at the UIC podium during commencement with thumbs up. Other distinguished faculty and leadership seated on stage in regalia.

UIC College of Dentistry celebrates 2025 Commencement with pride and purpose

Posted on May 23, 2025

UIC Orthodontic Resident, Dr. Mallory Kocher, Won Honorable CDABO Resident Case Display at the AAO Annual Session 2025

UIC Orthodontics Resident Won the College of Diplomates of the American Board of Orthodontics Honorable Mention Award at the AAO Annual Session 2025 in Philadelphia, PA

Posted on April 30, 2025

Student Programs

Why Dental Students Choose UIC

Dental students choose UIC for our excellence in academics and research, the outstanding clinical experience, diverse patient pool, service learning opportunities locally and globally, and our location in a world-class city on a health sciences campus.

Innovative Curriculum and Rewarding Student Experiences

How our curriculum integrates small group learning, patient care, research and community service.

DMD/PhD Program: Training the Next Generation of Dental Scientists

UIC’s DMD/PhD Program offers a customizable curriculum combining clinical care with oral science research and biomedical technology.

Using Simulation to Transform Health Education and Care Delivery

A key element in our curriculum is training using medical simulation techniques. Watch as our students utilize the latest in dental health simulation technology to better oral health through transformative innovation.

Multidisciplinary Oral Science Training (MOST) Program

A research training program offering tracks for undergraduate and post-graduate researchers.

Contact

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