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| Type | Public university |
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| Established | 1922 |
| Dean | Dr. Denise K. Kassebaum |
| Location | , , 39°44′39″N104°50′10″W / 39.74406°N 104.83598°W |
| Website | CU School of Dental Medicine |
The University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine is the dental school of the University of Colorado. It is located on the Anschutz Medical Campus of the University of Colorado Denver in the city of Aurora, Colorado, United States. It is the only dental school in Colorado.
The School of Dental Medicine is part of the University of Colorado. This school was established in 1973 by an amendment to the state constitution and is the only dental school in Colorado. Previously, the Denver School of Dentistry been established in the state, operating as a unit of the University of Denver between 1888 and 1932. [1]
University of Colorado Denver School of Dental Medicine awards the following degrees:[ citation needed ]
University of Colorado Denver School of Dental Medicine includes the following departments:[ citation needed ]
University of Colorado Denver School of Dental Medicine is currently accredited by ADA. [2]
The Texas A&M University School of Dentistry, located in Dallas, Texas, is the dental school of Texas A&M University and is a component of Texas A&M Health. It has had several name changes since its founding in 1905, as the State Dental College.
A number of professional degrees in dentistry are offered by dental schools in various countries around the world.
The Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences is one of the constituent faculties of McGill University. It became established as a constituent of McGill University in 1904 as the McGill Dental School, a department in the McGill University Faculty of Medicine until becoming its own faculty in 1920. In 2022, the Faculty of Dentistry was renamed as the Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences to reflect the diversity of research conducted in the Faculty that goes beyond the dental chair. The Faculty is closely affiliated with the Montreal General Hospital, Jewish General Hospital, Montreal Children's Hospital, and McGill University Faculty of Medicine.
Dentistry throughout the world is practiced differently, and training in dentistry varies as well.
The Ohio State University College of Dentistry is one of the graduate and professional schools of The Ohio State University. The college is the fourth largest public dental school in the U.S. and consists of nine academic divisions representing all major dental specialties. In addition to the Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) and Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene degrees, the Ohio State College of Dentistry offers specialty training programs, advanced training programs, MS programs, and a Ph.D. program in Oral Biology. Outreach and Engagement activities include over 60 active programs and more than 42 extramural sites, which continue to expand.
The Creighton University School of Dentistry is the dental school of Creighton University. It is located in the city of Omaha, Nebraska. It was one of the first dental schools in the United States, having been established in 1905.
Howard University College of Dentistry is a school of dentistry located in the United States city of Washington, D.C. It is the only dental school in Washington, D.C..
Louisiana State University School of Dentistry is a school of dentistry located in the United States city of New Orleans.
The Marquette University School of Dentistry is the dental school of Marquette University. It is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. Formerly the Dental Department of the Milwaukee Medical College (MMC), the school opened on September 26, 1894. It is the only dental school in Wisconsin.
The College of Dental Medicine is the dental school of the Medical University of South Carolina. It is located in the city of Charleston, South Carolina, United States. It is the only dental school in South Carolina.
Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine is an academic unit of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) located in Alton, Illinois, United States, in the Greater St. Louis area. The school is one of three dental schools in the state of Illinois and is mandated with the mission "to improve the oral health of the people of Southern Illinois and the region through education, patient care, scholarship and service".
University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine is a school of dentistry located on the campus of the University at Buffalo in the United States city of Buffalo. The school is one of only two public dental schools in the state of New York along with the State University of New York at Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine.
Stony Brook University School of Dental Medicine is a school of dentistry located in Stony Brook, New York on Long Island. It is one of 12 colleges within Stony Brook University and was founded in 1968.
The University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry is the dental school of the University of Detroit Mercy. It is located in the city of Detroit, Michigan, United States. It is one of two dental schools in the state of Michigan.
The University of Iowa College of Dentistry is the dental school of the University of Iowa. It is located in Iowa City, Iowa, United States. It is the only dental school in Iowa and is one of only two dental colleges in the United States to offer all the American Dental Association (ADA) accredited dental specialty training programs. It is consistently rated as a top dental school in the country with strong clinical training and research exposure for dental students. Several Iowa alumni serve in leadership positions in academics and in organized dentistry.
The University of Puerto Rico School of Dental Medicine is the dental school of the University of Puerto Rico. It is located on the University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences Campus in San Juan, Puerto Rico. It is the only dental school in Puerto Rico. It is accredited by the American Dental Association.
The University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Dentistry is a dental graduate school that is part of the University of Mississippi. Located in Jackson, Mississippi, U.S. on the campus of the University of Mississippi Medical Center, it is the only dental school in Mississippi.
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry is the dental school of Virginia Commonwealth University. Located in the United States city of Richmond. The school opened in 1893. It is the only dental school in Virginia and is one of five schools within the VCU Medical Center.
The West Virginia University School of Dentistry is the dental school of West Virginia University. It is located in the United States city of Morgantown. The school opened its doors in 1957 and is the only dental school in West Virginia.
The practice of dentistry in the United States is overseen by several agencies, including the American Dental Association, the Commission on Dental Accreditation, and the regional boards. Ultimate licensure is the responsibility of individual states. There are roughly 190,000 practicing dentists in the United States.
