Doctor of Dental Medicine, DMD

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The mission of the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine is to improve oral health through Teaching, Research, and Service. Teaching a new generation of clinicians to deliver oral health care with skill and compassion. Research that expands the boundaries of our knowledge and builds on discoveries to enhance human life. Service to the diverse community of patients who entrust themselves to our care. 

The four-year DMD program prepares students to provide oral health care at the level of a general dentist, including health promotion and disease prevention, assessment and diagnosis, treatment planning, clinical care, and practice management. The competency-based curriculum also reflects the school’s commitment to supporting the development of professionalism and ethics, person-centered care, integration of the sciences, and evidence-based care and critical thinking.

Contact Information

University of Pittsburgh
School of Dental Medicine
3501 Terrace Street
Pittsburgh PA 15261

https://www.dental.pitt.edu/

Admission Requirements

Admission requirements are outlined on the School of Dental Medicine website.

Admission Process

The DMD admission process, including application deadlines and contact information, is outlined on the School of Dental Medicine website.

Financial Aid

The School of Dental Medicine website provides information about financing a DMD education, including scholarship opportunities and student loan programs.

Degree Requirements

Degree requirements include successful completion of all required courses in the DMD curriculum. Students are also required to achieve competence in all defined areas as well as complete two selective courses of their choosing.

An overview of the four-year DMD curriculum is provided on the School of Dental Medicine website.

Degree Options

In addition to the traditional DMD program, the School of Dental Medicine offers simultaneous degree options through the Department of Oral and Craniofacial Sciences . Students may earn a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or Master of Science (MS) degree in Oral and Craniofacial Science in one of two areas of concentration:

• Craniofacial and Dental Genetics
• Craniofacial Tissue Regeneration

The program in dental education is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA). The Commission is a specialized accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education. The American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation can be contacted at 800-232-6108 or at 401 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 3300, Chicago, IL, 60611-4250.  The Commission’s web address is https://www.ada.org/en.