Our Programs

From Destination Dental School, our award-winning pathway program, to curriculum that explores structural and systemic inequities and oral health outcomes, to professional development and mentoring programs for faculty and staff, we are taking steps to ensure all members of our community succeed and thrive. 

Featured Programs and Events

Explore events, programs and resources available to the SDM community. 

Events

  • Inclusive Excellence Seminar Series
    11/4/25
    The Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion hosts events throughout the year. We look forward to welcoming you at our next event!
  • Annual Art Competition
    11/11/25
    The annual SDM Art Competition brings together and curates art created by and for SDM faculty, staff, students, and residents. This friendly competition unites our community around a shared interest in art and all things creative. 

Pathway Programs

Education & Training

  • D1 Orientation to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
    11/4/25
    UB is a diverse, inclusive scholarly community dedicated to bringing the benefits of our research, scholarship, creative activities, and educational excellence to local and global communities in ways that impact and positively change the world. With this mission as our guide, we are committed to exploring, understanding, and responding to systemic inequities that impact oral health outcomes.
  • Trainings
    11/4/25
    View information related to trainings offered by SUNY and UB. 

Research

Request Our Support

Are you a member of a SDM student group? We'd like to support the work you are doing! Send a request for support via email to Jessica Scates at jmscates@buffalo.edu outlining the following information:

  • Program title, date, location.
  • Main contact information.
  • Program goals, objectives and expected outcomes.
  • Budget.

Requests should be sent at least two months before the proposed event. 

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