• Our faculty and staff are dedicated to assisting those dental students facing academic challenges.
• All dental students have access to:
  • Personal counseling
  • Workshops on study skills, time management and stress management
  • Academic advisement
  • Tutoring services

• Each class of approximately 90 students progresses through the DDS program as a cohort, with the same classes and schedule for the first three years. 
• Although the application process is highly competitive, here at UB, we are dedicated to maintaining a collective and supportive academic community. 
• We have structured our academic environment to encourage collaboration. Reviewing challenging course material with classmates, working in study groups, discussing what's happening in the clinics, and simply having a fellow classmate to talk with, helps students excel.

In addition to support from fellow classmates, we coordinate a big brother/big sister program to help first-year students make a smooth transition into the program. Mentoring students are members of the second-year class, and they are full of information, guidance, and advice. This volunteer program, which is popular with our students, has resulted in many long-lasting friendships over the years.

The University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine is committed to providing equal access to students with disabilities, including physical access to educational programs, events and activities. We strive to make it as easy as possible to request reasonable accommodations.