#  Academic Departments 

 



#  Academic Departments 

Harvard School of Dental Medicine cultivates global leaders in dentistry and medicine. Our departments provide a collaborative environment, preparing students for leadership in education, practice, and research, with unique opportunities across the Longwood Medical Area and Harvard University.



 

 

 

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##  Developmental Biology 

Specializing in the study of craniofacial biology and dental development, this department plays a critical role in advancing research and education in developmental biology. [**Learn more about Developmental Biology.**](/developmental-biology "Developmental Biology")

#### Associated degree programs

- [Orthodontics](/orthodontics "Orthodontics")
- [Pediatrics](Pediatrics)



 

##  Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 

Provides advanced clinical and research training in surgical treatments of the face, mouth, and jaws, preparing students for surgical practice and research excellence. [**Explore Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.**](/oral-and-maxillofacial-surgery-program "Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery")

### Associated programs based at MGH

- [Oral Maxillofacial Surgery Residency](/oral-maxillofacial-surgery-residency "Oral Maxillofacial Surgery Residency")
- [Orofacial Pain Residency](/orofacial-pain-residency "Orofacial Pain Residency")
- [General Practice Residency](/general-practice-residency "General Practice Residency")



 

##  Oral Health Policy and Epidemiology (OHPE) 

Focuses on public health, health policy, and epidemiology, aiming to improve oral health outcomes through research and policy development. [**Discover more about Oral Health Policy and Epidemiology.**](/oral-health-policy-and-epidemiology "Oral Health Policy and Epidemiology")

#### Associated degree and certificate programs

- [Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) - Rural Track](/aegd-program-rural-track "Advanced Education in General Dentistry—Rural Track")
- [Dental Public Health ](/dental-public-health "Dental Public Health")
- [Dental Public Health (DPH) – Rural Track](/dental-public-health-program-rural-track "Dental Public Health Program - Rural Track")
- [General Practice Residency/CHA ](/general-practice-residencycha "General Practice Residency/CHA")
- [General Practice Residency/VA Hospital](/general-practice-residencyva-hospital "General Practice Residency/VA Hospital")

#### Initiatives

- [Initiative to Integrate Oral Health and Medicine](https://oralhealth.hsdm.harvard.edu/)



 

##  Oral Medicine, Infection, and Immunity (OMII) 

Engages in cutting-edge research and education in oral medicine, infection control, and immunity, training the next generation of dental health professionals. [**Learn more about Oral Medicine, Infection, and Immunity.**](/oral-medicine-infection-and-immunity "Oral Medicine, Infection, and Immunity")

#### Associated degree programs

- [Oral Medicine](/oral-medicine "Oral Medicine")
- [Periodontology](/periodontology "Periodontology")



 

##  Restorative Dentistry and Biomaterials Sciences (RDBS) 

Offers comprehensive instruction in restorative techniques, materials, and clinical applications, shaping future leaders in restorative dentistry. [**Find out more about Restorative Dentistry and Biomaterials Sciences.**](/restorative-dentistry-and-biomaterials-sciences "Restorative Dentistry and Biomaterials Sciences")

#### Associated degree and certificate programs

- [Endodontics](/endodontics "Endodontics")
- [Prosthodontics](/prosthodontics "Prosthodontics")