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The College of Dentistry is the only state-supported dental school in Ohio.

Welcome to the College of Dentistry

As Ohio's only state-supported dental school, The Ohio State University College of Dentistry has embraced its public purpose of educating exceptionally capable and compassionate dental hygiene and dental professionals, providing care to patients, conducting cutting-edge research, and serving the community. Learn more about the College of Dentistry.

Patient Care

Whatever your oral health care needs, chances are the College of Dentistry can meet them at our locations on Ohio State's Columbus campus. Our Student Dental Clinics, Advanced Dental Clinics and Ohio State Dental Faculty Practice offer a complete range of high-quality, affordable dental services for patients of all ages, backgrounds and geographic locations.

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Future Students

Whether you are considering dental school, interested in dental hygiene or want to specialize after receiving your DDS, The Ohio State University College of Dentistry can help you get your start. Our exceptional classroom and laboratory instruction, along with a strong hands-on clinical training program, will prepare you for success in your dental career.

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Research and Discovery

The college’s recent T32 grant helps us strengthen a robust and diverse biomedical research workforce committed to improving dental, oral, and craniofacial health.

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Life at Postle Hall

Community of Kindness and Fun

Each year, College of Dentistry students contribute their time and talents to building the college's homecoming float. During the 2023 Homecoming Parade, the College of Dentistry's float won first place in the floating-building competition for the seventh year in a row! View more Homecoming photos at the college's Facebook page.

Meaningful Learning

Second-year dental students recently completed a creative 3D printing exercise as part of a restorative process experience. Learn more.

Engagement and Service

This summer, GPR residents were joined by students and attending faculty to provide oral screenings and preventative oral care instructions during the college's Special Smiles event.

College of Dentistry students pose in front of 2023 Homecoming float

Community of Kindness and Fun

Each year, College of Dentistry students contribute their time and talents to building the college's homecoming float. During the 2023 Homecoming Parade, the College of Dentistry's float won first place in the floating-building competition for the seventh year in a row! View more Homecoming photos at the college's Facebook page.

Dental students with their printed, washed and cured onlays and keychain tags.

Meaningful Learning

Second-year dental students recently completed a creative 3D printing exercise as part of a restorative process experience. Learn more.

A provider showing a young man how to floss.

Engagement and Service

This summer, GPR residents were joined by students and attending faculty to provide oral screenings and preventative oral care instructions during the college's Special Smiles event.

Events and Continuing Education courses

Clinical and Translational Research Seminar Series Presentation

Clinical and Translational Research Seminar Series Presentation by Patricia I. Diaz, DDS, MS, PhD

Virtual DDS Overview Session

This virtual overview session will provide a broad overview of the admissions process for the Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) program.

Virtual DDS Overview Session

This virtual overview session will provide a broad overview of the admissions process for the Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) program.

Latest News

Hiba Qari, BDS, MS, Joins Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology

Dr. Qari will join the college as an Associate Professor-Clinical in the Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology

Tammy Duangthip, DDS, DMD, PhD Joins Pediatric Dentistry

Dr. Tammy Duangthip will join the college as an Associate Professor in the Division of Pediatric Dentistry.

Constance Kuntupis Is Director of OMFR Clinic

Ms. Constance Kuntupis joined the college on August 7th as an Assistant Professor-Clinical and Director of the Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology Clinic.

Community Outreach and Education

The Ohio State University College of Dentistry is committed to being a leader in caring for vulnerable populations within the state of Ohio and meeting the needs of underserved communities while preparing student practitioners to serve diverse populations.

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Diversity and Inclusion

Diversity enhances the learning experience by exposing and challenging us to consider, weigh and value the thoughts, experiences, and practices of others different from ourselves.

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