Discover the College of Dentistry
What will you find in our college?
YOU will find excellent patient care, a world renowned-faculty and a hands-on student experience.
More opportunities
Our 11 academic divisions give YOU the chance to study all major dental specialties––and most offer patient care services.
Plus, YOU will get access to:
- World-class faculty doing key work in the field.
- A robust alumni network serving in every county in the state. In fact, about 60% of Ohio’s dentists studied here.
- Powerful partnerships with state government and top health centers.
- Key research funded by the NIH. Year after year, we are a global leader in dental research.
Giving back is what we do
Our outreach includes over 60 active programs. They operate in over 42 sites around the state.
If YOU are looking for a bright future, YOU can find it here!
Life in the College
- Lasting Impact
- Contemporary Learning
- Special Moments
- Engagement and Service
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Laser Dentistry
Bringing cutting-edge laser dentistry into the classroom to transform learning and clinical excellence. -
Expanding our Imaging Services
The college hosted a ribbon cutting for Oral & Maxillofacial Imaging. -
Making an Impact
The college helped launch Ohio's 2026 Give Kids A Smile campaign in partnership with the Ohio Dental Association, uniting hundreds of volunteers to improve access to dental care for children in the community.
We Embrace Our Shared Values and Strive to be BOLD
Being Open to Learning and Discussions
Vision
Making oral health matter through learning, discovery, and innovative patient care and service.
Mission
The College of Dentistry is dedicated to addressing the evolving oral health care needs of communities in Ohio, the nation, and the world.
We do this by:
- Providing comprehensive oral and craniofacial health care in an inter-professional health science community
- Educating health care professionals and scientists in a collaborative and diverse intellectual environment
- Creating, discovering, and sharing knowledge
- Preparing socially responsible and engaged citizens
- Promoting a culture of respect and excellence
Strategic Plan
Our strategic plan reflects the aspirations of our college and the university community in creating a future we can all be proud of.