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Congratulations to the Classes of 2026

Convocation was held on Friday, May 8, 2026

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Advancing the dental profession through research

Research at the College of Dentistry
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See Our Impact

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A commitment to patient care and service

Explore Our Outreach Programs
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Smiles filled this year’s Give Kids A Smile event.

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Careers Start Here

Learn what makes us unique

Welcome to the College of Dentistry 

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This is a special place with a critical public purpose.

To help our students become caring, skilled dentists, hygienists and researchers, so they can:

  • Provide excellent care to patients. 
  • Improve lives through cutting-edge research.
  • Give back every day to our community and our state—through key programs such as those that provide free dental care to those in need.
You can learn more about us here

Pioneering a new way for you to use AI to improve dental care in real time

Are you a student or thinking about becoming one?

Then you should know we’ve developed a new AI tool to give you access, even as you provide clinical care in real time.

Learn more about the tool, built on Amazon Web Services.

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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.

Careers start here
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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

College Celebrates Staff Appreciation

We wrapped up April with Staff Appreciation events to show our staff how much they are valued. We are thankful for their hard work, care, and team spirit.

Dr. Beau Meyer Named Midcareer Scholar

Dr. Beau Meyer has been named a Provost's Midcareer Scholar: Scarlet and Gray Associate Professor. The 2026 honor was given to just six faculty members at Ohio State.

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Events and Continuing Education

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More continuing education courses
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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).
Learn about our initiatives