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 IU Indianapolis 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.
Learn about our research
Dr. Lisa Lang promoted to executive associate dean
Dean Carol Anne Murdoch-Kinch today announced the promotion of Dr. Lisa Lang to the position of executive associate dean. Dr. Lang served as interim dean while Dean Murdoch-Kinch was interim chancellor of IUPUI — now IU Indianapolis — from June 2023 to February 2024.
Dr. Priya Thomas appointed interim chair of new Department of Comprehensive Care and Allied Health
Dean Carol Anne Murdoch-Kinch has announced that Dr. Priya Thomas will serve as interim chair of the new Department of Comprehensive Care and Allied Health. This new department results from a reorganization of the divisions of Biomedical Sciences, Comprehensive Care, Cariology, Operative Dentistry, and Allied Health.
Happy 145th birthday, IU School of Dentistry!
This month IU School of Dentistry honored the 145th anniversary of Indiana’s only dental school. Faculty, staff, and students gathered for camaraderie, cake, and celebratory remarks by Dean Carol Anne Murdoch-Kinch, who touched on IUSD’s venerable past, present, and future.
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.
Adult Palatal Expansion: Overcoming current limitations by the use of TADs
1121 W. Michigan Street
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This course will instruct you in: 1. Palatal expansion in adolescent and adult patients: Predictability, protocols, failure management and comparison with surgical expansion. 2. Digital orthodontics...Read more
CPR + Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers
The CPR and Basic Life Support class offered by the IU School of Dentistry office of Continuing Education is a half-day workshop focused on hands-on application of CPR and BLS techniques.
