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About Our School

The University of Minnesota School of Dentistry is the state’s only dental school and the only dental school in the northern tier of states between Wisconsin and the Pacific Northwest.

The School of Dentistry by the numbers

377
Clinical operatories
71,000
Square feet of clinic space
118,508
Patients in FY2025

Our Programs

The School of Dentistry educates general dentists, dental specialists, dental therapists, dental hygienists, dental educators and research-scientists. We have earned an international reputation for our educational, clinical, research, service, and patient care programs. Learn more about our Programs.

Doctor of Dental Surgery Dental Therapy Dental Hygiene UMN PASS: For International Students Specialty and Advanced Education Programs Community Outreach Experience
Impact at a glance

The University of Minnesota School of Dentistry's impact extends not only in the dental office, but in classrooms, laboratories and clinics throughout the state and region.

2025 Impact at a Glance