Rutgers School of
Dental Medicine
Rigorous Professional Preparation
As the only dental school in New Jersey, Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, located in Newark and part of Rutgers Health, is in a unique position to train the next generation of dental professionals and provide postgraduate and continuing education for those already practicing dentistry. Known for its rigorous clinical program, the school treats patients who are among the most culturally diverse in the nation, with a wide range of case complexity.
Pathway Programs
Unique predental programs designed to introduce students to the wide range of career options in dentistry.
- College - Gateway to Dentistry
- High School - Decision For Dentistry
- Middle School - Dental Exploration
- Elementary School - Dental Express
- Summer Health Professions Education Program
Departments and Programs
Advancing Excellence in Oral Health Care
Future-focused academics, with an emphasis on digital dentistry, a deep commitment to community health and interprofessional care, and pioneering research are just some of the reasons students choose Rutgers School of Dental Medicine. Discover your opportunities and gain the skills to succeed.
Challenge Yourself
"As the only dental school in New Jersey, we have diverse and medically complex cases in all specialties. We learn beyond the textbook. Besides clinical expertise and resources, there's a true sense of camaraderie between classmates. We lean on each other, grow together, and become a family altogether."
Tishana Foster
Outreach & Community Service
For millions in New Jersey and around the globe, oral healthcare is unaffordable and inaccessible. RSDM students and faculty treat a multitude of underserved patients locally and internationally, providing a safety net for many who would otherwise go without desperately needed treatment. RSDM also works to educate diverse populations worldwide about oral health and its connection to overall health and wellbeing.
Discover Rutgers School of Dental Medicine
As New Jersey’s largest provider of oral health care, Rutgers School of Dental Medicine educates the next generation of practitioners, conducts pioneering research, and treats patients in New Jersey and around the world.
