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D.M.D. Program Highlights

Building the Next 50 Years of Gator Dentistry

For nearly 50 years, the UF Dental Science Building and its 11‑story tower have greeted patients, practitioners and future Gator Dentists. “When the current building was completed in 1976, that really became a cornerstone of our success,” UF College of Dentistry Dean A. Isabel Garcia said. “Inside its brick…

AI is changing how dental students learn, and Florida is leading the way

Overjet AI technology in action At the University of Florida College of Dentistry, artificial intelligence isn’t doing the thinking for students — it’s helping them think smarter.   Through her role within the UFCD Office of Academic Affairs, Instructional Designer III Carrie Wells, Ed.D.,…

Dentistry Maintains Top 10 NIH Funding Rank

At the University of Florida College of Dentistry, our researchers are driven by a vision of the future where debilitating oral diseases and chronic pain are a thing of the past. Because of a relentless pursuit of discovery, the UFCD research enterprise has once again ranked among the Top…

INBDE Pass rate – 100%

One measure of educational excellence for dental education is pass rates on licensure and specialty board exams. The D.M.D. Class of 2023 earned a 100% pass rate on the American Dental Association licensure exam, the Integrated National Board Dental Exam, or INBDE. The D.M.D. Class of 2023 was…

Top 5 Research Program

According to the Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research, the UFCD research enterprise now ranks fifth nationally among all U.S. dental schools in National Institutes of Health, or NIH, funding. The UF College of Dentistry has been among the top 5 dental schools in NIH funding for a…

50 Years of Excellence

Established in 1972, the University of Florida College of Dentistry is the only publicly-funded dental school in the state and ranks as a national leader in dental education, research and community service. The college is housed in the Dental Sciences Building located on the UF Academic Health Center…

Latest Technology

Dr. Geraldine Weinstein shows how 3D milling is used to create crowns for patients. UFCD is a leader in digital dentistry with iTero, CEREC, and E4D CAD/CAM technology, offering DMD students exposure to innovative dental technology through courses like DEN8290 E4D Digital Technology in Fixed Prosthodontics. Many of our…

UF Ranked Among Top 10 Public Universities in U.S. News Rankings

The challenge of UF Preeminence began in 2013 with the University of Florida’s designation by the Florida Legislature as the state’s preeminent institution and grew into an opportunity to achieve national and international recognition for our work in serving students and the world. UF has become the first…

On the UF Campus

At UF, we’re constantly finding ways to be active in the community. But even with a full plate, Gators are always hungry for more – for more chances to get involved and better ways to pursue better. In addition to College of Dentistry resources and programs,…

Eight Dental Specialties

UF College of Dentistry offers eight ADA-recognized specialty programs and various fellowship programs to over 140 residents, fellows, and interns. UFCD is one of two AADSAS-exclusive (one of three U.S.) dental schools offering eight ADA-recognized dental specialties. Having all specialty programs available to our DMD students allows…