Welcome to the UBSDM!

Students at the admitted student day event with balloons.

Whether you're just beginning your journey or are returning for your next year, we're happy you're here. Find all the information you need to get started below.

Orientation Information Coming Soon!

Information and orientation schedules for IDP and DDS students will be available in late March. Please contact Kelli Bocock Natale with any questions.

IDP Students

A group of IDP students surrounding a lit-up UB sign.

First-Year DDS (D1) Students

The Class of 2029 on the steps of Abbott Hall.

Information for incoming D1 students will be posted soon!

Read a message from Dr. Mary Bush, associate dean for student affairs.

Headshot of Mary Bush.

As a UBSDM student, you are part of one of the nation's premier institutions for dental education, research and patient care. It is an exciting time to be a part of the School of Dental Medicine and the field of dentistry. The links between oral and systemic disease are a primary research focus, creating new understanding for both practitioners and patients alike. Greater emphasis is being placed on integrating oral health professionals into comprehensive health care. The UBSDM is leading the way in innovation and defining excellence in these emerging aspects of dentistry.

On behalf of our faculty, staff, students, and alumni, we congratulate you on your decision to pursue your dental education at UB. We pledge to provide you with the tools to become an excellent dental practitioner and the best educational, research, and patient-care facilities to assist you in advancing your career in dentistry.