When you become a student at the Indiana University School of Dentistry, you become part of a rich tradition of advancing oral health in the state of Indiana and beyond. The school has been training dental professionals 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, and providing patient-centered care.
Preparing the oral health professionals of the future
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Office of Student Affairs and Admissions1121 W. Michigan Street, Room DS 118
Indianapolis, IN 46202
- Phone: 317-274-8173
- Email: dsadmit@iu.edu
A full range of academic programs
Whatever 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, dental hygiene, dental assisting and dental laboratory technology.
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Master clinicians and nationally recognized leaders in the profession
The School of Dentistry is home to nine academic departments with nearly 300 faculty who educate students, conduct research, and provide clinical care. Our faculty members are leading authorities in their fields, some of whom have literally written the book on their area of expertise.
An education that goes beyond the classroom
As a student at the School of Dentistry, you’ll learn from world-renowned faculty in state-of-the-art facilities like the Fritts Clinical Care Center, which opened in 2018. But your education doesn’t end there. Whether it’s leading a student chapter of a professional organization, participating in a service learning opportunity in the community, or presenting research at our annual Research Day, you’ll have many opportunities to enrich your student experience.
Learn what it’s like to be a student hereA wealth of resources
The School of Dentistry Library supports the school’s teaching, research, patient care, and community outreach by providing a wide range of resources and services to students, faculty, and staff. The library is open to the public, and our librarians are ready to help you with everything from research assistance to interlibrary loans.
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