About Dentistry

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There are many benefits to being a dentist. That's why it's one of the best professions that you can choose - not only in the United States, but in the world. Learn more about being a dentist, and how UB can help prepare you for a successful career in the field.

Is Dental School Right For You? Information Sessions Pre-Health Advisor Resources Tooth Be Told Podcast
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Our admissions office assists academic advisors who work with undergraduate students considering dentisty as a career path. Please find additional dental information and resources below.

Learn More About Dentistry

Learn more about the dental profession by visiting the American Dental Education Association.

Pre-Dental Social Media

Check out our student content to see the different paths our students took and their journey applying and choosing a dental school. 

Why Choose UB

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Please consider our “7 C’s” — Cost, Community, Clinics, Curriculum, Collaboration, Culture and Career which help represent our fundamentals at the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine.

Webinar Series

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Please reference the UB Dental Webinar Series to Pre-Dental students. This webinar series is to help and guide students through the application process when applying to dental school. 

Additional Advisor Resources

We would be happy to send admissions and career information as you'd like. Please e-mail Kelli Bocock-Natale, our Director of Pre-Doc Recruitment and Event Planning,  to request materials or further questions.

ASDA Pre-Dental Office Hours - Ask your questions!

Hosted Live on Instagram every 3rd Tuesday of the Month at 12noon!

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Tooth Be Told Podcast

Tooth Be Told is a podcast by dental students right here at the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine where we share advice and discuss our experiences both inside and outside the classroom. 

Whether you're considering dentistry as a career or already a fellow dental student, The Tooth Be Told podcast is the place to learn straight from the roots!

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First Fridays In School Visits

Visit the Pre-Clinical and Clinical facilities of UBSDM with a current dental student!

Every first Friday of the month

Upcoming Dates: 

  • December 6th

Time: 12 pm - 1 pm OR 4 pm - 5 pm 

Location: Squire Hall Welcome Center (first floor) on UB South Campus

Registraton is required. There is no fee. Limited space available! Register here

Admissions staff will be on hand to answer questions

For a more formal tour and informational session, check out our Open House dates

Please contact us at ubasdapd@buffalo.edu if you have any questions.

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Would You Like a Presentation at Your School?

If you would like to set up a presentation with your pre-dental students please fill out this form to get started. 

Contact Us

Phone: 716-829-6925
Fax: 716-829-2731
Email: sdmadmit@buffalo.edu
Hours:
8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., M-F

DDS Admissions
School of Dental Medicine
315 Squire Hall
University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY  14214