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. Experience a richly diverse student culture while serving patients with a variety of needs. Connect with peers and support the future of oral health through a strong alumni network. Change the future of oral health—today. Academics Academics Research Patient Care Student Life Community Health Diversity Alumni & Giving Departments World-Class Programs at Your Disposal The College of Dentistry offers world-class academic programs to prepare the "next-generation" of oral health professionals, built upon groundbreaking curriculum, in the heart of Chicago. In addition to the DMD, we offer PhD in Oral Sciences, PhD/DMD and DMD/MS programs, and several Advanced Specialty Training Programs. Programs at UIC DMD DMD-AS DMD-MPH Joint Degree Advanced Specialty Programs PhD in Oral Sciences MS in Oral Sciences Academic Departments Fostering Meaningful Relationships A community of dedicated students, faculty and staff working together to advance oral health education, patient care, and oral science research. Academic Departments Endodontics Oral Biology Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Oral Medicine & Diagnostic Sciences Orthodontics Pediatric Dentistry Periodontics Restorative Dentistry Administrative Offices Research, Programs, Centers & Labs See What’s Going On at UIC College of Dentistry Stay informed about what’s going on at UIC College of Dentistry. Stay Informed College Calendar (college events) News & Media College Smiles College Admissions Looking for something specific? Use these resources to find what you need. Search and Resources College Directory UIC Directory Site Search College Resources For Students For Faculty Intranet College Calendar Heading link Copy link May 30 2024 Lecture: Dentoalveolar Trauma Thursday, 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm UIC College of Dentistry Lecture Hall North College News Heading link Copy link Dr. Praveen Gajendrareddy appointed Department Head of Periodontics Tuesday, April 30, 2024 UIC Alumni Association honors Dr. Michael J. Barrows with its Humanitarian Award Monday, April 29, 2024 Dr. Fatemeh Afshari Named as the 2024 Jon Daniel Teaching Scholar Thursday, April 18, 2024 Healthy Smiles Blog Heading link Copy link UIC College of Dentistry Shines the Spotlight on Oral Cancer Tuesday, April 30, 2024 April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month. The month serves as a stark reminder of a disease that should never happen. Its leading causes — the use of tobacco primarily and, in fewer cases, excessive… Helping Kids Brush Up on Oral Health: UIC College of Dentistry Hosts ‘Give Kids a Smile Day’ Wednesday, February 28, 2024 The month of February marked National Children’s Dental Health Month, and to honor it, the University of Illinois Chicago College of Dentistry helped underserved kids in Chicago brush up on their dental health.… New Year, New You? 7 Tips to Make Your Oral Health a Top Priority Tuesday, January 23, 2024 Most New Year’s resolutions typically revolve around eating better, exercising more or improving your financial situation. One key to achieving your resolution is to make it specific. This year, if you’re looking to… By the Numbers Heading link Copy link Largest dental care provider in IL, serving over 35,000 patients annually. We have over 500 students seeking dental degrees including DMD, PhD and MS programs. 33 partner sites in Illinois and beyond where annually senior dental students treat about 10,000 patients, perform around 18,000 clinical procedures, and learn firsthand about population oral health. Level-1 research institution, with more than 1/3 full-time faculty actively engaged in research supported by over $7M funding annually. Our DMD / PhD program is one of 20 dental institutions that offer a combined DMD/PhD program. Research Heading link Copy link Research Themes Our investigators lead cutting-edge research to discover and translate new knowledge at the boundaries of science, transforming oral health care practice, social systems and related technologies for the benefit of individuals, families and communities. Regenerative science Moving beyond tissue replacement, using materials to enable our bodies to regenerate damaged and failing tissues. Our researchers are leading investigations into how materials interact with living tissues, and the building of tissue replacements for the growth of cells/tissues to replace lost tissues. The Center for Wound Healing and Tissue Regeneration (CWHTR) is a unique community of scientists and clinicians devoted to the study of injury, wound healing, and regeneration. The Laboratory of Applied Dental Biomaterials and Interfaces is a NIH funded center studying the properties of the tooth in order to develop reparative/regenerative biomaterials to replace lost tooth structure Clinical, Translational & Community Research Leading transformative studies to improve oral health outcomes both in the clinic and the community. We have several centers and investigators focused on the study of the incidence and prevalence of disease; measuring outcomes of interventions; and the safety and efficacy of drugs, devices, and treatments in individuals. We are also investigating how and why efforts to promote oral health through intervention are accepted by communities. Learn more about our Clinical Research Center. Craniofacial Pathobiology Working to improve treatment of oral cancer, caries, peridontal and other oral diseases. We are leading interdisciplinary investigations in the development and function of the craniofacial complex to better understand processes that occur within cells and tissues to maintain health and control growth and development. Ready for Dental School? Apply Now University of Illinois Chicago UI Health UIC’s seven health sciences colleges and health care delivery enterprise. Social Media Accounts Facebook Linked In X Instagram YouTube Contact College of Dentistry (MC 621) 801 S. 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