41 PhD programmes in Dentistry in United States

Dentistry from University of California, San Francisco provides a unique balance of clinical excellence, research opportunity and community service as part of one of the leading health science centers in the nation.  

If you thrive in a hands-on learning environment, have a passion for dental health, and want to make a difference in patients’ lives, look no further than a Doctor in Dental Medicine (DMD) degree from Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine. 

Among the best dental schools in the country, the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine seeks only the most qualified students for admission to its nationally recognized predoctoral and graduate academic programs.

The University of North Carolina Chapel Hill Adams School of Dentistry offers a three-year postdoctoral program leading to a certificate in Endodontics and a Master of Science degree. 

The College of Dentistry at University of Illinois at Chicago also offers a program of study leading to the Doctor of Philosophy in Oral Sciences to train the next generation’s cadre of oral health scientists.

The Dentistry program leading to the degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) at Texas A&M University is designed to develop broadly competent practitioners and encourages both clinical and basic science research in order to instill an appreciation of biomedical research and a spirit of inquiry in each student.

The Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry is the only dental school in the United States where you can complete a four-year academic curriculum in just three calendar years. Learn more with the Dental Surgery program from University of the Pacific. 

The New York University College of Dentistry is the third oldest and the largest dental school in the United States, educating nearly 10 percent of our nation's dentists. 

The Ohio State University College of Dentistry, Doctor of Dentistry - Dental Surgery (DDS) progam is the fourth largest public dental school in the country. 

The International Dental Studies (IDS) program at the Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry from University of the Pacific offers qualified internationally educated dentists the opportunity to gain skills and knowledge of the dental profession as practiced in the United States. 

There is an ever-expanding need for practicing dentists to fully understand the business side of health care, whether in solo practice or corporate owned offices. We offer a Dentistry - Business degree at New York University. 

The primary function of the School of Dental Medicine (SDM) at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas is to provide world class oral health education while providing for the dental needs of Nevada residents.

The Program for Advanced Standing Students (PASS) at the University of Pennsylvania is designed for graduates of non-U.S. dental schools who want to practice dentistry in the United States.

The primary mission of the PhD Graduate Program in Oral and Craniofacial Biomedicine at University of North Carolina Chapel Hill is to prepare individuals for careers in research and education in academia or in industry, particularly in oral health related fields, and to provide these individuals with the expertise necessary to become leaders in the field of oral health research. 

At The University of Iowa, we offer our graduate students a phd degree in Oral Science at The University of Iowa. 

Dentistry is the medical field devoted to the art and science of maintaining the health of soft and hard tissues of the oral cavity. Dentistry is not just about filling teeth! This Dental Sciences degree is offered at the University of Florida. 

The Department of Oral and Craniofacial Sciences (DOCS) at the University of Pittsburgh offers basic, translational, and clinical study programs in oral biology, biomedical research and health that span spatial scales from the molecular and cellular levels to the whole organism level.

If you are interested in conducting research and transferring clinical skills from "bench to the bedside," "study to practice," and "practice to policy," then you should consider the DMD/MS in Dental Medicine - Clinical and Translational Science joint degree program at University of Illinois at Chicago.

The four-year DMD program and curriculum at University of Pennsylvania Dental Medicine not only reflects a strong commitment to developing knowledge and skills in both oral science and oral health care, but also offers the flexibility for students to tailor their education to their professional interests and goals.

At the University of Utah, we offer our graduate students a doctorate program degree in Dental Surgery.