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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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. 

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Predoctoral students

108

Postdoctoral students

300+

Faculty

56K+

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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

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Holiday Closing
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
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.

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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

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

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

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