The College of Dental Medicine

Message from the Dean

Steven W. Friedrichsen, DDS

Welcome to the College of Dental Medicine at Western University of Health Sciences– one of the newest dental education programs in the nation. The College of Dental Medicine enrolled our inaugural class in the fall of 2009 and we are midway through implementation of our four-year Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) curriculum. At this stage in the College’s development, every day represents growth, change, and a new level of excitement that is palpable from the moment you set foot on our campus. More...

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About Our Program

Innovation in dental education makes WesternU's new College of Dental Medicine an excellent choice if you want to practice the dentistry of today and tomorrow. The curriculum and new facilities were designed to incorporate innovative ideas and the latest equipment.

We offer a full-time 4-year clinical program leading to the Doctor of Dental Medicine degree (DMD) in a learning environment that is student-centered. More...

Mission and Goals

Western University College of Dental Medicine will be a premier center for integrative educational innovation; basic and translational research; and high quality, patient-centered, interprofessional health care, all conducted in a setting that utilizes advanced technology and promotes individual dignity and potential for personal and professional growth. More...

Giving

Support the College of Dental Medicine

For information about how to support the College of Dental Medicine, please contact the Office of Annual Giving and Donor Relations: (909) 706-3476.