Helping students make a smooth transition to the UBSDM.
Welcome to the UBSDM!
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.
IDP Students
IDP Orientation Information Coming Soon!
Important Dates
Monday, May 4th, 2026 - First day of IDP Orientation. Orientation is mandatory for all incoming students.
Friday, May 8th, 2026 - IDP White Coat Ceremony.
Please contact Kelli Bocock Natale with any immediate questions.
First-Year DDS (D1) Students
New D1 student information will be posted soon!
Important Dates
Monday, August 3, 2026 - First day of DDS Orientation. Orientation is mandatory for all incoming students.
Friday, August 7, 2026 - DDS White Coat Ceremony.
Please contact Kelli Bocock Natale with any immediate questions.
Read a message from Dr. Mary Bush, associate dean for student affairs.
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.