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College Completes Epic "Wisdom" Transition

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Learning, Discovery and Innovative Patient Care

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Advancing the dental profession through research

Research at the College of Dentistry
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Careers Start Here

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A commitment to patient care and service

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Welcome to the College of Dentistry

As Ohio's first 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.

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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

Life at Postle Hall

Special Moments

Recently, the college hosted a ribbon cutting for Oral & Maxillofacial Imaging. Learn more about the new facility. 

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

Recently, students in the college’s Sports Dentistry Club made free mouth guards for local high school football players.

Innovative (and Fun) Teaching

Students play the “Price is Right” in a valuable learning lesson. Read more

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Special Moments

Recently, the college hosted a ribbon cutting for Oral & Maxillofacial Imaging. Learn more about the new facility. 

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Meaningful Learning

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

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Engagement and Service

Recently, students in the college’s Sports Dentistry Club made free mouth guards for local high school football players.

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Innovative (and Fun) Teaching

Students play the “Price is Right” in a valuable learning lesson. Read more

Latest News

Dr. Nusstein, Faculty Member

Get to know Dr. Nusstein and learn about the path that led him to the dental profession.

MSDH Student Receives Esther Wilkins Scholarship

Ms. Jennifer Barkans, a student in the Master of Science in Dental Hygiene (MSDH) program, has been awarded the Esther Wilkins Scholarship from the American Dental Hygiene Association.

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Events and Continuing Education

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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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Institutional Development

As the premier land grant institution in Ohio and Ohio's only state-supported dental school, our college's responsibilities extend to all four corners of the state. Our institutional development efforts reflect the land-grant university's tripartite mission (teaching, research, and engagement).
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