University of Maryland School of Dentistry
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Microbial Pathogenesis Professor Awarded Major NIH Contract
Professor Robert K. Ernst, PhD, of the University of Maryland School of Dentistry (UMSOD) was awarded a five-year, $6.4 million contract from the NIH’s National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) to develop and test new adjuvants in his laboratory for use in future vaccines.
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PLUS Clinic Director Named UMB Public Servant of the Year
Valli Meeks, DDS, MS, RDH, clinical associate professor and director of the PLUS clinic, was named University of Maryland Baltimore’s Public Servant of the Year during the 2018 Founders Week Gala.
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Endowed Professorship Receives $1.5 M in Matching State Funds
Established with a $1.5 million gift, and titled Frederick G. Smith, MS, DDS and Venice K. Paterakis, DDS Professor in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, the endowed faculty position receives a matching grant.
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Reaching Out to the Community
A large cross-section of University of Maryland School of Dentistry (UMSOD) alums, students, and faculty volunteered to treat underserved patients at the Southern Maryland Mission of Mercy (MOM) held July 27-28 in Waldorf, Md.:
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2018 All-Alumni Reunion
View Photos from the 2018 All-Alumni Reunion!
University of Maryland School of Dentistry
Patients
For patient information, call 410-706-7101
The University of Maryland School of Dentistry offers a full range of high quality dental care for adults, children and patients with special needs. UMSOD also offers specialty services for patients with more complex dental needs, including: endodontics, periodontics, prosthodontics, oral-maxillofacial surgery and orthodontics. An Urgent Care walk-in clinic provides emergency services for patients experiencing pain and swelling.
Future Students
We seek to enroll the highest caliber of students.
The University of Maryland School of Dentistry offers educational programs in dentistry and dental hygiene, as well as residencies in advanced general dentistry and seven dental specialties, PhD and dual degree programs. Our students receive a world-class education from exceptional faculty members in a state-of-the-art facility.
Current Students
Show Your Maryland Pride!
The University of Maryland School of Dentistry (UMSOD) is committed to promoting ongoing development and enhancement of the curriculum and providing a contemporary dental education for students, while ensuring their wellness. UMSOD offers many resources to enrich your education. Visit the web pages for the Office of Academic Affairs and Office of Student Affairs to learn more.
- Student Affairs
- Academic Affairs
- Submit a Dental Digest Announcement
- Student Dashboard
Alumni & Friends
Thank You for Your Support!
Our strong network of alumni and friends is crucial to the success of the University of Maryland School of Dentistry. Stay connected with us! Join us for a complimentary alumni reception, sign up to receive our alumni e-newsletter, share news with your classmates, learn how you can help dental students succeed and be sure to save the date for the All Alumni Reunion Weekend on June 8-9, 2018.
Faculty & Staff
You're Part of a World-Class Team.
Working together, we can achieve even greater success. As members of a collaborative academic community, our faculty and staff are champions of the University's core values: accountability, civility, collaboration, diversity, excellence, knowledge and leadership. The School of Dentistry is dedicated to creating an environment that enables all employees to reach their full potential.
Continuing Education & Dean's Faculty
Learning is a lifelong journey that continues after graduation from dental school. Our goal at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry is to provide you with the highest quality continuing dental education programs available today. Our current course offerings are just a click away, and you can easily register for all of our programs online.
The Dean’s Faculty comprises dedicated alumni and non-alumni volunteer dentists and dental hygienists who contribute significantly to the mission of the University of Maryland School of Dentistry.
Dr. Samuel D. Harris National Museum of Dentistry
Find Your Smile at the National Museum of Dentistry!
See amazing teeth feats, marvel at George Washington's choppers (find out if they were ever made of wood), sing along to vintage toothpaste commercials and discover fascinating exhibitions that encourage good oral health habits and celebrate the heritage and future of dentistry.