About the School of Dental Medicine

* overhead picture of Squire Hall on UB South Campus.

At the UB School of Dental Medicine, the future is now. We are proud to share information about our people, our purpose and our passion.

Watch our video to learn how we’re preparing our future dental students.

  • Overview
    7/28/22
    With a rich history — and a promising future — the UB School of Dental Medicine plays a critical role in advancing oral health in Buffalo-Niagara and around the world.
  • Mission and Vision
    8/1/22
    Read about our mission and vision, and watch a video about UB.
  • Who We Are
    7/27/22
    Learn more about the people and offices in the School of Dental Medicine.
  • News and Events
    7/27/22
    Discover what’s happening at the School of Dental Medicine.
  • Contact Us
    9/30/22
    Get contact information for admissions and other departments within the dental school.
  • Directions
    7/28/22
    Most School of Dental Medicine facilities are located in Squire Hall on the University at Buffalo’s South Campus on Main Street near the intersection with Bailey Avenue.
  • About the University
    9/7/22
    The University at Buffalo has three campuses: the North Campus in suburban Amherst, the South Campus on Main Street in a North Buffalo neighborhood and the growing Downtown Campus, encompassing several buildings in downtown Buffalo.
  • About Buffalo-Niagara
    7/28/22
    The Buffalo-Niagara region is a major metropolitan area with a diverse blend of communities, each with its own distinct character and all united in a rich panorama of life.
  • Strategic Planning and Priorities
    7/28/22
    At the UB School of Dental Medicine, we are constantly focused on further strengthening our educational programs, research opportunities and community engagement.
  • Equity Diversity and Inclusion
    5/20/22
    We at the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine embrace diversity and strive to foster an inclusive and welcoming environment, where our students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds feel empowered to achieve their greatest potential. It is part of our mission to enhance recruitment and retention of historically underrepresented minority students, faculty, and staff, to address disparities in oral health and health care, and to train clinicians who are equipped to meet oral healthcare needs of our increasingly diverse communities.
  • Social Media Guidelines
    7/28/22
    Before posting on social media, it’s important for you to familiarize yourself with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) social media rules and violations, as well as our general guidelines and resources.

Contact Us

Office of the Dean
University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine
325 Squire Hall
Buffalo, NY 14214-8006

Phone: (716) 829-2836
Email: sdm-dean@buffalo.edu

School of Dental Medicine At A Glance

Faculty and Staff: 527 (including volunteers)
Alumni: 5,700
Academic Departments: 7

Founded: 1892
Interim Dean: Stefan Ruhl, DDS, PhD
Student Body: 408 DDS, 120 Advanced Education

Degrees and Programs:

  • DDS
  • Advanced general dentistry
  • Biomaterials
  • Endodontics
  • General practice residency
  • Oral biology
  • Oral and maxillofacial surgery/MD
  • Oral and maxillofacial pathology
  • Oral sciences
  • Orofacial pain/TMD
  • Orthodontics
  • Pediatric dentistry
  • Periodontics
  • Prosthodontics