Recognition & Awards
World's First Dental College
UMB School of Dentistry is nationally recognized for clinical excellence, innovation, and a collaborative approach to education, patient care, and research.
The Baltimore Sun's Best
Vote Now: The Baltimore Sun's "Best" 2026We're once again nominated in this year's Readers' Choice Poll for the exceptional care provided by our faculty and students:
Please vote once daily through Sunday, May 10th at 5pm.
Thank you for your continued support and recognition of our dedication to the patients and communities we serve.
10 Best Dental Schools in the U.S.
UMSOD was ranked #6 by bestdentalschools.org in their listing of the top 10 dental schools in the country, as published by Becker's Dental & DSO Review.
The inaugural ranking was developed using input from dental education stakeholders, alumni and current students
Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research
UMSOD has been ranked #8 in the nation for National Institutes of Health research funding.
As of June 30, 2025, the NIH sponsored funds at UMSOD are $ 44.1 million across 33 lab-based research projects and 1 training/education grant.