Academics
Academics
The Harvard School of Dental Medicine (HSDM) advances health through the integration of dentistry and medicine. Through rigorous academic training, close collaboration with Harvard Medical School, and impactful research, HSDM prepares students, clinicians, scientists, and educators to shape the future of oral and systemic health.
Our academic pathways
From predoctoral education to advanced specialty training and lifelong learning, HSDM offers programs that prepare graduates for leadership in clinical practice, research, education, and public health.
HSDM at a glance
144
DMD students
99
AGE students
1,153
CE learners
82
Full-time faculty
Our students
Our students are clinicians, researchers, and leaders shaping the future of health.
Celebrating a milestone moment for HSDM’s graduates
HSDM's Class of 2026 celebrated Commencement and Class Day as 52 graduates earned DMD, MMSc, and DMSc degrees. View the highlights.
Learning from patients beyond the clinic
Amy Lin, DMD26, reflects on mentorship, community outreach, and improving access to care as she prepares for a pediatric dentistry residency through HSDM and Boston Children's Hospital.
The power of transformative patient care
Oliver Viera, MMSc26, found his calling in prosthodontics, where science, artistry, and patient care intersect. At HSDM, he balanced complex reconstructive cases, mentorship, and new fatherhood while helping restore patients’ smiles and confidence.
Creating connection and community during dental school
Graduating student Jeeshriya Rajan reflects on leadership, mentorship, and the community she helped foster at Harvard School of Dental Medicine
A path to HSDM shaped by a chance encounter
Edson De Sousa will continue his training in periodontology at HSDM after completing his DMD, where he developed his interest in research and clinical care
Bringing a team mindset to the treatment of orofacial pain
Graduating dental student aims to bring a collaborative, patient-centered approach to treating some of dentistry’s most complex and often misunderstood orofacial conditions
Drawing connections in dentistry
HSDM student Shadin Zayyad, DMD27, integrates art and dentistry, using illustration to enhance patient understanding, empathy, and precision in clinical care.
Student Research Day highlights innovation and discovery at HSDM
Graduating students presented research spanning artificial intelligence, clinical care, and global health
Give Kids A Smile brings dental care and education to the local community
Through its annual outreach event, HSDM delivered comprehensive dental services to children in the community while reinforcing its commitment to prevention and access to care.
Mapping out the next steps in their professional journey
The Class of 2026 celebrates matches to dental residency programs and future plans
AI takes center stage at Harvard School of Dental Medicine symposium
Rapid advancements are poised to reshape dentistry from classroom to clinic
A day of care and gratitude for veterans
HSDM’s Give Veterans a Smile event brought together more than 50 volunteers to deliver free dental care to U.S. military veterans who often face barriers accessing oral health services
