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 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.

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1121 W. Michigan Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202
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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.

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Become a patient

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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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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News

The School of Dentistry has long been synonymous with victory at the annual campus regatta. Ever since the Kavity Killas took second place in the then single-category IUPUI Regatta in 2010, the dental school has placed a team on the winner’s podium every regatta. Last year, our teams set a new high-water mark when they took first place in each of the race’s main team categories (men’s, women’s and co-ed). This year, dental school teams sweept the podium in the women’s and co-ed categories, placing first, second, and third in each! Another IUSD team rounded out the men’s podium with a solid bronze.

Indiana University School of Dentistry (IUSD) has lost a faculty member known for his tireless compassion, empathy, and integrity, with the passing of Dr. Michael Sovanich on Aug. 29, 2024. Dr. Sovanich was clinical assistant professor, a clinic director, and founding director of the IUSD Emergency Clinic.

Indiana University School of Dentistry (IUSD) has been selected to host a Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence during the 2024-2025 academic year. The Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board selected Dr. Mauricio Escoffié Ramírez, an expert in dental public health at the Autonomous University of Yucatán in Mexico, for the Fulbright award.

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Events

IUSD Tailgate @ ADA SmileCon 2024

Saturday, October 19, 2024

1 p.m.—2:30 p.m.

Don’t pass on this one … rush on over to Dental Central for light bites, football and fun with the ADA Collegiate Tailgate Party! Join us with your fellow alumni as we hopefully revel in The Hoosi...Read more

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