Advancing oral health through education, research, and patient care

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

Become a student

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.

Get dental care

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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A dentistry professional holds a stuffed dragon as two young children brush its teeth.
Two orthodontics students watch a dentistry professional work with a patient's teeth.
Three dentistry professionals observe as another professional works at a computer.

Explore our research

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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Events

2nd Annual IUSD TMJ Symposium

Friday, October 13, 2023

8 a.m.5 p.m.

Ritz Charles Ballrooms 12156 N. Meridian Street Carmel, IN 46032

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This second lecture course on the multidisciplinary management of TMJ disorders forms an important part of the TMJ Institute’s educational mission. This year’s focus is addressing initial diagnosi...Read more

Saturday, November 4, 2023

Starts at 10 a.m.

Indiana University School of Dentistry

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Come join your fellow alumni for a day of food, fun, and camaraderie. While all alumni are welcome, those IUSD Dental Hygiene Alumni who graduated in years ending with 3 and 8 are our honored reunion ...Read more

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