Discover the College of Dentistry

You will find excellent patient care, a world renowned-faculty and a hands-on student experience.

Welcome from Dean Trotman

I'm pleased to welcome you to The Ohio State University College of Dentistry. We are Ohio's only state-supported dental school, established more than 130 years ago.

View the transcript of Dean Trotman's welcome

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

Dean Trotman cutting a large ribbon at the Imaging Clinic Opening ceremony

Special Moments

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

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 high school football player walks with a dental student

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

Ohio State's Impact

Infographic displaying College of Dentistry factoids

We Embrace Our Shared Values

and strive to be BOLD

Being Open to Learning and Discussions

Mission

The College of Dentistry is dedicated to addressing the evolving oral health care needs of communities in Ohio, the nation, and the world.

We do this by:

Providing comprehensive oral and craniofacial health care in an inter-professional health science community
Educating health care professionals and scientists in a collaborative and diverse intellectual environment
Creating, discovering, and sharing knowledge
Preparing socially responsible and engaged citizens
Promoting a culture of respect and excellence

Vision

Making oral health matter through learning, discovery, and innovative patient care and service.

Strategic Plan

Our strategic plan reflects the aspirations of our college and the university community in creating a future we can all be proud of.

Learn more about our college leaders

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