What Are Some of the Best Dental Schools in America?

Saturday, November 17, 2012

If you're considering dentistry as a profession, you may be wondering what the best schools in the country are for you to attend. Opinions may vary, though other sites will argue that they know what the best schools are. Instead of telling you where the BEST programs are, let's try a different approach. Listed here are three exceptional dental programs, located here in the United States of America. Based on various criteria, you may decide that one is better suited for you that another, but regardless they are all fantastic institutions.

First, the Harvard School of Dental Medicine located in Boston, Mass. A prestigious school system already, the Dental Medicine program is regularly among the highest rated dental programs in America...no matter what criteria you use to judge it. It is the smallest school within the Harvard system, with a student body of under 300. Originally named "The Harvard School of Dental Medicine", it was the first school to award the Doctor of Dental Medicine degree (DMD), followed later by other schools in 1989. The program has a rich history of well established dental professionals across the world, highlighting a wide range of programs from Orthodontics to Advanced Education in General Dentistry.

Next is the University Of Maryland Dental School, formerly known as the Baltimore College of Dental Surgery. It is considered the first dental college in the world, a claim that the University broadcasts regularly. Today, this school boasts one of the most advanced dental education facilities in the world. Their brand new building located in downtown Baltimore, MD cost nearly $150 million to build. Like any quality dental program, this school also provides general, specialty and emergency dental care programs.

Last, is the Dental School at the University Of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. A relatively new addition to the list of dental schools in this country, the school graduated its first members in 1974. Since then this program has soared to amazing heights, listed as #1 in many polls and reports. The school has 10 different fields of study including Restorative Dentistry, General Dentistry, and Endodontics.

Regardless of where you plan on going to school, the road to becoming a dentist will not be easy. You may love what you do, and enjoy learning about dentistry - but the fact of the matter is, you will be tested on your competence and abilities before attaining your final degree. Good luck to those beginning this journey; we will see what greatness your future holds.