Academic Affairs

Students working on typodonts in the presimulation clinic.

The Office of Academic Affairs guides the organization and planning of the professional degree program, facilitates the delivery of instruction, and evaluates the outcomes of the program.

The associate dean for academic affairs is primarily responsible for the effective management of all predoctoral academic programs of the School of Dental Medicine. This includes both didactic and clinical components and involves overseeing their design, delivery, evaluation, and modification. The associate dean for academic affairs interacts with other administrative officers, program directors, and others as necessary to maintain a quality predoctoral program.

  • Academic Calendar
    12/4/25
    Click on the semester name and year to view the current academic calendar. Please note: Advanced ed. students/residents do not follow the same academic calendar as predoctoral students.
  • Class and Final Exam Schedules
    11/24/25
    Fall 2025 Semester Information
  • Syllabi
    7/17/25
    Download the latest SDM DDS Syllabus template in MSWord format
  • Tutoring Information
    11/21/25
    The University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine offers school-sponsored peer tutoring to eligible students in order to promote and support student success. If you are interested in either receiving school-sponsored peer tutoring or becoming a peer tutor, read on for more information.
  • Instructional Resource Center
    11/21/25
    The Instructional Resource Center (IRC) provides assistance to faculty, staff and students in developing a wide array of educational materials and media-related projects.
  • Competencies
    11/21/25
    The UBSDM Competencies for the Predoctoral Graduate represent the essential knowledge, skills, attitudes, and professional behaviors that students are expected to achieve by the completion of the dental curriculum. These competencies serve as the foundation for curriculum development, course design, and assessment strategies, ensuring that graduates are prepared to enter the profession as competent, ethical, and patient-centered oral health care providers.
  • Student Handbook
    7/22/25
  • Concourse
    11/20/25
  • Transcripts & Records
    12/3/25
    The Office of Academic Affairs maintains records for current and former students in the School of Dental Medicine.