Located in Boston’s Longwood Medical Area, Harvard School of Dental Medicine (HSDM) leads in dental education, research, and patient care. HSDM was founded in 1867 and has the distinction of being the first dental school in the U.S. to be part of a university and its medical school, and the first to confer the DMD degree. 

• Mission, vision, and values: HSDM's mission is to foster a community of diverse global leaders in education, research, and clinical innovation dedicated to improving human health by integrating dentistry and medicine. Our vision is to transform access to healthcare and advance science to prevent and find cures for oral diseases and conditions. We are guided by our core values of inclusion, diversity, innovation, excellence, respect, integrity, and compassion.
• Research excellence: HSDM faculty have made groundbreaking discoveries in dental and craniofacial research. With over 200 faculty members, our research and teaching extend beyond campus through affiliations with prestigious hospitals and research institutes.