University of Maryland School of Dentistry

Your philanthropic support greatly impacts the School of Dentistry’s ability to accomplish our mission to advance oral health and improve lives. Without the generosity of our community, we would not be able to serve thousands of patients and educate hundreds of students each year. Your gift will help us train our students to become exceptional practitioners, support our researchers in their quest for new knowledge, and furnish our clinics with the most advanced equipment and technology to provide the finest patient care.

You may designate your gift to what you feel is your strongest affinity. Donations to our unrestricted “Dean's Innovation Fund” enable us to direct resources where they are most immediately needed. You may also designate your gift to a specific department, scholarship fund or to support patient care.

At the University of Maryland School of Dentistry, committed faculty and staff work together in the shared mission of excellence in dental education and research. Within the walls of our state-of-the-art building, facets of innovative research, community service and international externships continue to set us apart from other dental schools across the nation.

A planned gift is a way to ensure this vision for the future. Consider making a gift to the school of dentistry as a part of your legacy. There are many giving options from which to choose:

• Bequest
• Creation of Named Endowment
• Charitable Gift Annuity
• Charitable Remainder Trust

To discuss your planned giving options, contact:

Office of Development and Alumni Relations
University of Maryland School of Dentistry
410-706-0846
dentaldevelopment@umaryland.edu

The University of Maryland School of Dentistry is committed to aiding any student who seeks financial assistance to fund his or her education. Each year, more than 80 percent of the student body receive financial assistance, totalling about $130 million.

Scholarships are an important way to ensure that talented, hard-working students have the opportunity to enjoy a world-class dental education. The Office of Institutional Advancement oversees many scholarship endowments. These endowments allow generous donors to ensure that the future of dental education remains bright.

The University Of Maryland School Of Dentistry welcomes corporate support for research programs, clinical education, and other activities. In accordance with ADEA Guidelines for Academia-Industry Interactions and in an effort to promote transparency, ethical behavior, and a strategic approach that leverages the school’s corporate relationships.

For the full set of guidelines, click here

Thanks to the generous support of alumni, faculty, staff and friends of the University of Maryland School of Dentistry (UMSOD), ten outstanding dental students have been awarded a $25,000 Dean’s Scholarship for Leadership & Excellence since the scholarship’s inception in 2019.

Your donation or pledge will help fund this current-use scholarship and support our students on their journey to becoming the next generation of oral health professionals. And for your gift or pledge of $100 or more, we’ll send you a pair of this year’s custom-designed UMSOD socks as a thank-you!

Will you step forward today to be a part of our Socks for Scholarships initiative?

Make your donation today!

UMSOD Loyal recognizes committed donors who support the University of Maryland School of Dentistry with cash gifts of any amount to any UMSOD fund for two or more consecutive fiscal years (July 1 – June 30).  

Once this distinction is achieved, these committed supporters are recognized for the total number of years in which they have made gifts to the university.  

FAQs  

How do I become a UMSOD Loyal donor?  

Make a gift or pledge payment of any amount for at least two consecutive fiscal years (July 1 – June 30) and you will automatically become a UMSOD Loyal donor. Give every fiscal year to maintain your status and let us celebrate you – our most loyal donors!  

Why does consistent annual support matter?  

UMSOD Loyal donors provide critical ongoing support that helps further the School’s mission of advancing oral health and improving lives. By giving annually, you are enabling our students, faculty, and researchers to continue making a difference in the lives of patients, both in the Baltimore community and beyond.   

What recognition will I receive?  

Once you achieve UMSOD Loyal status, you are recognized for the total number of years in which you have made gifts or pledge payments to UMSOD. Because giving annually is important and deeply appreciated, UMSOD Loyal donors will receive this special pin, pictured above, to highlight their dedication. 

What happens if I miss a year?  

If you miss a fiscal year, you will experience a lapse in UMSOD Loyal status. UMSOD Loyal status can be reinstated with two consecutive years of support. At that time, you will receive notification of your renewed UMSOD Loyal status and be recognized for the total number of years in which you have made gifts to the University of Maryland School of Dentistry.  

Want to make sure you don’t miss a year? Sign up for a recurring payment here.  

Which gifts count?  

Gifts or pledge payments of any amount to any UMSOD fund will establish and sustain your UMSOD Loyal status.  

Do pledges count?  

UMSOD Loyal recognizes donors who make annual gifts or pledge payments to the university. While pledges are not applied toward UMSOD Loyal status, payments made toward your pledges do count.  

How do I contact you?  

For more information or questions about your UMSOD Loyal status, please email Emily Eisner at eeisner@umaryland.edu.