Hibbing Community Center Dental Clinic celebrationCommunity leaders celebrate Hibbing dental clinic

The School of Dentistry and the Northeastern District Dental Society (NEDDS) co-hosted an August 31 event to celebrate the Hibbing Community College Dental Clinic and Dean-Emeritus Michael J. Till.

Hibbing celebration

Become a skilled, successful dental professional. The University of Minnesota School of Dentistry provides rigorous, hands-on education through a wide variety of degrees and programs.

Research

The University of Minnesota School of Dentistry supports a strong research program in basic sciences, clinical sciences, social and behavioral science, and public health.

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Harold Tu, DMD, MD, FACS

Harold Tu appointed to new federal pain management task force

Harold K.Tu, DMD, MD, FACS, director of the Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, was appointed to the new, federal Pain Management Best Practices Inter-Agency Task Force.

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Education

We offer opportunities to prepare for dental school, pursue a dental degree, continue your education, and advance your training and career as a dental professional.

Education and training opportunities

Till Scholarship winners

Enich, Aldrich awarded Till Scholarships

Jennifer Enich and Andy Aldrich, second year University of Minnesota School of Dentistry students, were awarded Dr. Michael Till - Northern Minnesota Dental Scholarships.

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Service

Community oral health activities are an important part of both our education and service mission, and we operate outreach sites throughout the region.

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Give Kids a Smile

Video: A look inside Give Kids a Smile

On February 10, 2018, more than 450 volunteers from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry as well as outside licensed providers, pre-dent and interprofessional students - helped 197 kids at Give Kids a Smile. Take a look inside the event with a video.  

Give Kids a Smile video

  • We are the only dental school in the northern tier of states between Wisconsin and the Pacific Northwest, making us a regional resource to five states for dental education, service, and treatment.

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  • We are the only dental hygiene program in the state associated with a dental school.

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  • The school of Dentistry educates 73% of Minnesota's dentists, through a team-based approach to care.

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  • We educate general dentists, dental specialists, dental hygienists, dental therapists, dental educators and research-scientists.

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