#  Harvard School of Dental Medicine 

 



##  Transforming dental education 

We educate clinicians, educators, researchers, and leaders in the profession, lead the way in musculoskeletal research, and offer students public health opportunities in local communities and across the globe. Explore our programs.



 

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       ![REB Courtyard](/sites/g/files/omnuum6001/files/styles/hwp_28_10__1920x685/public/2026-06/REB-courtyard_summer.jpg?itok=Jg0i_KQI) 

 

 



 

 



##  The Latest News 

 



  [### Dental school leaders chart a path for the future of dental education

 ](/news/2026/06/dental-school-leaders-chart-path-future-dental-education) June 16, 2026 

 

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   [### Across generations, alumni reconnect at HSDM 

 ](/news/2026/06/across-generations-alumni-reconnect-hsdm) June 10, 2026 

 

   ![Class of 81 with their hands in the air](/sites/g/files/omnuum6001/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2026-06/Class%20of%2081%20-%20header.jpg?h=4fb5906d&itok=uPeLINf1) 

 



 

 

   [### Celebrating a milestone moment for HSDM’s graduates

 ](/news/2026/05/celebrating-milestone-moment-hsdms-graduates) May 29, 2026 

 

   ![smiling grads in cap and gown holding the HSDM tooth brush](/sites/g/files/omnuum6001/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2026-05/IMG_36371.jpg?itok=Hojc-hF_) 

 



 

 

  

 

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### Who is HSDM? 

 

Located in Boston’s Longwood Medical Area, HSDM is a top U.S. dental school and the only Harvard school offering direct patient care. Its integrated curriculum and innovative research prepare leaders in dentistry.



 [  arrow\_forward  Learn about our academic programs ](/academics) [  arrow\_forward  Learn about our clinical care ](/patients) [  arrow\_forward  Learn about our research  ](/research) 

 



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142

Predoctoral students

 



108

Postdoctoral students

 



300+

Faculty

 



56K+

Active patients

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

##  Upcoming Events 

 



NEW STUDENT INFORMATION

### AGE Orientation 

 

Incoming AGE students will participate in orientation sessions, required training and credentialing activities, and introductions to the academic, clinical, and community resources available at HSDM.

**Monday, June 29–Wednesday, July 1, 2026**  
**Location:** REB Auditorium and REB Lobby; virtual attendance available for online programs



 [View orientation details east](/event/age-orientation) 

 



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  [### Holiday Closing

 ](/event/holiday-closing?occ_id=0)June 19, 2026

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 All day 

 

The Harvard School of Dental Medicine and Harvard Dental Center will be closed in observance of Juneteenth.



 

 

   [### AGE Orientation

 ](/event/age-orientation?occ_id=0)Jun. 29 - Jul 1, 2026

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 All day 

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 REB Auditorium and REB Lobby; virtual attendance for online programs 

 

The AGE Orientation at HSDM welcomes new students with three days of sessions, credentialing, and tours, introducing them to key aspects of the program.



 

 

   [### Precision Regenerative Medicine: From Multiscale Biomaterials Sciences to Immunoengineering

 ](/event/precision-regenerative-medicine-multiscale-biomaterials-sciences-immunoengineering?occ_id=0)July 21, 2026

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 12:00PM - 1:00PM EDT 

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 REB Auditorium 

 

Postdoctoral fellow Yao Yao presents research on precision-engineered biomaterials for oral tissue regeneration, immunotherapy, and precision medicine.



 

 

  

 

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##  Find your community 

Be a part of a dynamic and diverse community dedicated to shaping the future of dental medicine and creating the next generation of leaders in the field.

 

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##  Explore our programs 

 



 [### DMD program

 ](/dmd-program)We offer DMD candidates an unparalleled opportunity to draw on the resources of a world-renowned University and medical centers in their dental education.



 

 

 [### Advanced graduate programs

 ](/advanced-graduate-education-programs)Our advanced graduate education (AGE) programs offer the opportunity to earn a Master of Medical Sciences (MMSc) or Doctor of Medical Sciences (DMSc) degree, along with a certificate in a specialty field.



 

 

 [### Continuing education 

 ](/continuing-education)We host many regional, national, and international ADA-accredited continuing education courses throughout the year in several different fields.