The Indiana University School of Dentistry has been advancing oral health in the state and beyond since 1879, when it was founded as the Indiana Dental College. Over the past 140 years, we’ve become a national leader in preparing oral health professionals, conducting innovative research that has an impact on patients and the profession, and providing patient-centered care.
We’re located on the IUPUI campus in downtown Indianapolis, in close proximity to the IU School of Medicine, the IU School of Nursing, the IU Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health, several major hospitals, and the Roudebush VA Medical Center.
1879year founded
80%of Indiana dentists are alumni
19,000patients receive care each year
No matter what your career goals are, the School of Dentistry has an academic program that will help you achieve them. We offer 11 degree and certificate programs that will prepare you for a successful career in dentistry or an allied health profession.
As a patient at the School of Dentistry, you’ll get quality dental care at an affordable cost. We offer a full range of oral health care services, from cleanings and fillings to root canals, braces, and dentures.
To make an appointment, contact Patient Services at 317-274-7433.
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Researchers at the School of Dentistry played a key role in one of the most significant public health advancements in human history: the development of the first fluoride toothpaste. Today School of Dentistry researchers are carrying on that legacy of innovation as they make strides in areas such as cariology, dental informatics, and bone and tissue engineering.
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32nd Annual Research Day recognizes vast research achievements
The dental school came together to celebrate our research achievements at the 32nd Annual Research Day on April 10, 2024, at the IU Indianapolis (IUI) Campus Center. Sixty-five students, faculty, and staff members presented 94 research projects. For the second year, researchers from the IU-Fort Wayne Dental Hygiene Program also shared their innovative research.
Katie Chester is one of IU Indy’s Top 10 graduate students
At the IU Indianapolis Elite 50 awards ceremony this week, DDS/PhD student Katie Chester was confused why she was not seated with nor called on in alphabetical order with the other honorees. After the presenters announced 40 of the 50 graduate students, it dawned on this bright, promising DDS researcher that she had been selected -- out of 8,000 graduate students at IU Indianapolis (IUI) -- among the top 10.
Dr. Jeffrey and Barbara Dean honored with Spirit of Philanthropy Award
IU Indianapolis honored Dr. Jeffrey and Barbara Dean with the Spirit of Philanthropy award on April 9, 2024. The Deans have made a lifetime commitment to support IU School of Dentistry and IU Indianapolis.
Celebrate the DDS Class of 2027 and the IDP Class of 2026 as they don their white clinic coats and begin the next stage of their professional education.
