Restorative Dentistry and Biomaterials Sciences

Restorative Dentistry and Biomaterials Sciences

Advancing restorative techniques and biomaterials through education, research, and clinical care.

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The Department of Restorative Dentistry and Biomaterials Sciences includes biomaterials, endodontics, implant dentistry, operative dentistry, and prosthodontics. The Division of Regenerative and Implant Sciences is also housed within this department. 

Faculty in this department, the largest of HSDM’s clinical departments, are responsible for the majority of didactic and clinical instruction in the predoctoral curriculum. The department also administers advanced graduate programs in endodontics, implant dentistry, and prosthodontics.

Each departmental faculty member is involved in clinical or basic science research, either at HSDM or at an affiliated institution. Full-time department faculty members also treat patients in the Harvard Dental Center Faculty Group Practice. Full- and part-time faculty members supervise both pre- and postdoctoral students in the Harvard Dental Center Teaching Practice.

Associated degree programs

Explore our associated degree programs, designed for hands-on training and career advancement.

Clinical expertise

The department provides exceptional clinical education and patient care through its collaboration with the Harvard Dental Center. Faculty are leaders in advancing restorative and biomaterials sciences in academic and clinical settings.

Research and innovation

Faculty-led research spans clinical and basic sciences, driving advancements in restorative techniques, biomaterials, and regenerative sciences. These efforts contribute to both patient care and the broader understanding of dental medicine.

Faculty laboratories

Where our faculty lead cutting-edge research in restorative dentistry and biomaterials sciences.

RDBS news

Discover how our research, education, and clinical care are transforming restorative dentistry and biomaterials sciences.

HSDM Colleagues Honored for Their Service to the Community

Two distinguished colleagues at Harvard School of Dental Medicine (HSDM) have been selected as award recipients for their exceptional service to the School and surrounding medical community. Dr. German Gallucci, chair and the Raymond J. and Elva Pomfret...
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Advances in Dental Ultrasonography

Ultrasonography—a technique that uses echoes of ultrasound pulses to delineate objects or areas of different density in the body—has been used for many years in medicine, from monitoring babies in the womb to detecting gallbladder disease, however...
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Restorative Dentistry and Biomaterials Sciences department

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