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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Upcoming Events

CONTINUING EDUCATION

HSDM Specialty Lecture Series

Expand your expertise with live, one-hour webinars featuring HSDM faculty across the dental specialties. Learn more about registering for the full series with a series pass available through September 23.

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Faculty Research Day
September 2, 2026
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5:00PM - 7:30PM EDT
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REB Lobby

Join us for Faculty Research Day, an annual event that connects students with HSDM faculty and research mentors while fostering academic collaboration and discovery.

Holiday Closing
September 7, 2026
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All day

Harvard School of Dental Medicine and the Harvard Dental Center will be closed on Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day.

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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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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.