Harvard School of Dental Medicine

Transforming dental education

We educate clinicians, educators, researchers, and leaders in the profession, lead the way in musculoskeletal research, and offer students public health opportunities in local communities and across the globe. Explore our programs.

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Who is HSDM?

Located in the heart of Boston's Longwood Medical Area, HSDM ranks as one of the preeminent schools of dental medicine in the United States and is the only school at Harvard that offers direct patient care.

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142

Predoctoral students

108

Postdoctoral students

300+

Faculty

56K+

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Upcoming Events

Office of Dental Education Webinar Series

The Oral Microbiome in the AI Era

Join us for a presentation by Dr. Eduardo Henrique de Souza Oliveira, lecturer in the Department of Oral Medicine, Infection, and Immunity, who will explore how artificial intelligence (AI) is used to analyze the oral microbiome, predict disease progression, and personalize care. He will also address challenges of AI in clinical settings.

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 | 12:00–1:00 PM
Online—Zoom

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Special Tea — Older Americans Month

May. 14, 2025
3:00PM - 4:00PM
REB lobby

Please join us for a special tea time honoring the older individuals in our lives, many of whom "flip the script" on aging. We'll spotlight faculty who are involved in geriatric dental care and share practical insights for treating older patients. Snacks...

Graduate Recognition Ceremony

May. 28, 2025
12:30PM - 3:00PM
Joseph B. Martin Conference Center, 77 Avenue Louis Pasteur, Boston

All DMD and AGE graduates and their guests are invited to attend the Graduate Recognition Ceremony, followed by a reception at 2:00 PM in the Martin Conference Center. *For all degree and certificate-only students and up to 4 guests, and the HSDM...

Find your community

Be a part of a dynamic and diverse community dedicated to shaping the future of dental medicine and creating the next generation of leaders in the field.  

Explore our programs

DMD program

We offer DMD candidates an unparalleled opportunity to draw on the resources of a world-renowned University and medical centers in their dental education. 

Advanced graduate programs

Our advanced graduate education (AGE) programs offer the opportunity to earn a Master of Medical Sciences (MMSc) or Doctor of Medical Sciences (DMSc) degree, along with a certificate in a specialty field.

Continuing education

We host many regional, national, and international ADA-accredited continuing education courses throughout the year in several different fields.