Student Life

At the UB School of Dental Medicine, the experiences you have outside the classroom and clinic play a significant role in your experience. The activities you are involved with, the colleagues you interact with, and the decisions you make, help shape your dental school life.

Meet Our IDP Students Student Events SDM Shout Outs Student Organizations About Buffalo

Our students work hard and have fun too! Check out some of our recent events, from pumpkin carving in the fall to mixers, costume contests and more.

Recent Event Spotlight: Chasing Healthy Smiles 5K

3 students posing for a picture at the chasing healthy smiles 5k.
students running at the chasing healthy smiles 5k.
Student with mascot, Murray the Molar Bear, at the chasing healthy smiles 5k.

2025-26 Events

dental students helping children at Give Kids a Smile Day 2026.
group of dental students sitting at a round table during DDS Orientation.
group photo of dental international dental students in scrubs standing outside of Squire Hall.
students posing with faculty members in front of a large wall.
students posing for a picture at Research Day 2026.
group photo of dental international dental students in business casual attire standing and kneeling inside of Harriman Hall.
group photo of dental student scholarship winners in front of a large painting.
Students and staff in front of the UB mobile dental clinic holding a sign for the Spike Oral Cancer event.
group photo of dental international dental students in white lab coats standing and kneeling in hallway.
dental student in graduation robe standing in large hallway.
dental students standing and kneeling holding up match day signs in front of a large banner.
4 Students at a table and one is holding a sign for Henry Schein Cares at the UB Dental Day at the Belle Center 2025.

Contact the IDP Admissions Office

Phone: 716-829-6926
Email: idp@buffalo.edu
Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. EST, M-F

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