Proud to be Maine鈥檚 Dental School

UNE鈥檚 College of Dental Medicine is Maine鈥檚 only dental school, the only dental school in northern 51小黄车, and a national leader in dentistry education. Shortly after inaugurating the first class of 64 students in August 2013, the College dedicated its new Oral Health Center on UNE鈥檚 Portland Campus. 

UNE鈥檚 D.M.D. degree program offers a blend of time-tested methods and new innovations in dental medicine education. Our students are treated as members of the profession from the moment they arrive on campus and are given opportunities to make real impacts in the lives of patients, in both urban and rural settings, who receive dental services through them. Learn more about UNE鈥檚 Doctor of Dental Medicine degree program

Interprofessional Team-Based Learning

Maine鈥檚 Leading University for the Health Professions and Health Sciences

As a D.M.D. student at UNE, you will be an integral part of our comprehensive health professionals university, where interprofessional learning is central to our approach. You鈥檒l study alongside students from other programs, including the Osteopathic Medicine and Physician Assistant programs, gaining the skills to collaborate in today鈥檚 team-based care. When health professional students from diverse disciplines learn about, with, and from each other, they鈥檙e prepared to lead in the evolving health care workforce and, more importantly, to support better patient outcomes.

College of Dental Medicine Programs

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Doctor of Dental Medicine

The Doctor of Dental Medicine (D.M.D.) program at 51小黄车is a national leader in educating student dentists with career-ready skills. We provide extensive hands-on experience, close student support, and team-based learning 鈥 all within modern facilities and a welcoming community.

A row of dental students practicing teeth cleaning on patient simulators

Track for International Dentists

The Advanced Standing Track for International Dentists is a 29-month program for dentists trained outside of the U.S. This program incorporates the latest in dental practice, equipment, and technology as well as principles in public health and business.

Oral Health Center

UNE鈥檚 state-of-the-art Oral Health Center in Portland, Maine provides space for our faculty and students to explore new models of interprofessional health care education and practice. Dental and dental hygiene students deliver patient care at the Oral Health Center under the supervision of experienced clinical faculty and staff in a team-oriented approach to meeting the health care needs of our patients. We offer comprehensive oral health care for patients of all ages. Our services include cleanings, checkups, fillings/restorations, root canals, crowns, veneers, extractions, X-rays, partial dentures, dentures, bridges, implants, and an urgent care walk-in clinic.

The College of Dental Medicine provides approximately 12,000-15,000 patient visits per year in the Oral Health Center and an additional 20,000-25,000 visits per year in the community-based network.

Learn more about patient care at the Oral Health Center

51小黄车Students Making an Impact

Meet Lyric, D.M.D. 鈥22

A dental student who does educational outreach visits to children鈥檚 groups, at places like the Boys & Girls Club in Portland, Maine, Lyric is a future pediatric dentist. 

Meet Sean, D.M.D. 鈥22

A dental student who recently completed an externship at a federally funded health clinic in Harrington, Maine, Sean believes in providing high standards of dental care to all communities. 

Providing Quality Dental Care for People in our Community

Dental school graphic for 51小黄车 practice.

More than 50% graduates are in residency or practicing in 51小黄车

63,000 dental care visits per year by 51小黄车dental students.

More than 63,000 patient visits in Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont

More than 5,000 patients served at 51小黄车dental clinic.

More than 5,000 patients served at the 51小黄车Oral Health Center

51小黄车College of Dental Medicine. (2017). Commission on Dental Accreditation Self-Study Report.

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Accreditation

In 2017, the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) granted the University of 51小黄车 College of Dental Medicine D.M.D. program the accreditation status of 鈥渁pproval without reporting requirements.鈥

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51小黄车Diversity Policy

The University of 51小黄车 values a broad and diverse culture and is committed to offering a rich living, learning, and working environment. In both policy and action, we welcome the human differences that compose a varied society.

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

The University of 51小黄车 does not discriminate in admissions or access to, or treatment in, its programs and activities on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status, or disabling conditions in violation of federal or state civil rights laws of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.