Learn more about the deep-rooted philosophy that drives our
community service, and find out how you can help improve the
quality of healthcare throughout the community.
At UB, we pride ourselves on being a good neighbor. Our goal is
to empower communities to be stronger and healthier, while creating
a nurturing environment where dental students can learn to be
compassionate and caring citizens of the world.
If you are a student, faculty member or staff member at
the School of Dental Medicine, and you would like to plan a
community outreach event, please complete and submit this form to
get started.
Our outreach programs help thousands of people each year
throughout Buffalo-Niagara and around the world. We welcome your
support in serving our communities.
The School of Dental Medicine's sixth annual Run for Smiles 5k
returns to promote cardiovascular and oral health awareness
and support programs that provide oral health care to
underserved populations in Buffalo.
In celebration of National Children’s Dental Health Month,
the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine will provide
screenings or oral health education to local kids through its
two annual programs, Give Kids a Smile Day and Smile Education
Day.
Twenty-five years ago, faculty in the University at Buffalo
School of Dental Medicine learned that parents were brushing their
children’s teeth with Comet, a cleaning powder more suited
for a bathroom sink. They immediately realized they needed to raise
the “dental IQ” in the community.
