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College of Dental Medicine

WesternU’s College of Dental Medicine combines innovation with patient-centered care.

98.6 %

Graduation Rate (NewMouth, Jan 2025)

College of Dental Medicine second- and third-year students were allowed to use the Dental Sim Lab to get more practice using the manikin Tuesday, July 28, 2020. The lab was set up, so no students were working side-by-side. Students had to wear face masks, gloves, and had to have their temperature taken and fill out an online form to return to campus during COVID-19. Open video modal

Overview Overview ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

WesternU’s College of Dental Medicine is an excellent choice if you want to practice the dentistry of today and the future. The curriculum and state-of-the-art facilities are designed to incorporate innovative ideas and the latest equipment, while treating every patient as the unique person they are.
Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD)
Doctor of Dental Medicine – International (DMD-IDP)
Advanced Education in General Dentistry with NYU Langone Health
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We educate and train Dental Medicine students using advanced technology with an integrative and innovative approach.

“CDM is committed to advancing oral health, strengthening communities, and empowering the next generation of dental leaders.”

Read a message from Elizabeth Andrews, DDS, MS, Dean, College of Dental Medicine
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Interprofessional Education

Interprofessional Practice and Education (IPE) provides an integrated, interdisciplinary, discussion-based approach to learning. IPE occurs when students from two or more professions learn about, from, and with each other to enable effective collaboration and improve health outcomes. Once students understand how to work interprofessionally, they are ready to enter the workplace as a member of the collaborative practice team. This is a key step in moving health systems from fragmentation to a position of strength.
Interprofessional Practice and Education
The College of Dental Medicine International Dentist Program held a White Coat Ceremony for the classes of 2023 and 2024 Wednesday, March 2, 2022. The ceremony was held in the Health Education Center Recital Hall.

Commitment to HUMANISM

Humanism is at the core of WesternU and encompasses values that we regard to be vital to our mission in health care, education, and community. These values include acceptance, altruism, compassion, diversity, empathy, fairness, inclusion, integrity, kindness, and respect. We embrace Humanism as a primary principle that shapes our actions, interactions, and institutional culture. Embracing Humanism empowers us to grow as individuals and as a community. It is a lifelong and daily commitment—one that requires intention, action, and reflection. Only through this ongoing practice can we truly embody WesternU Humanism and fulfill our mission to teach, to heal, together.
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TAKE THE NEXT STEP

Your journey to an exciting career in health care is just getting started. Please review the program admissions requirement or request more information and we’ll reach out to you. You may also consider scheduling a virtual advising appointment. We look forward to meeting you and discussing your goals!

CDM Assistant Professor Grant Burdick

Commitment to the COMMUNITY

Community outreach is a vital component of our students’ education and provides access to quality health care to members of our community – many of whom otherwise would go untreated. Students gain experience in the WesternU Health Dental Care Center, rotating among our premier externship and specialty rotation sites, and offering valuable services to the community—including the opportunity to participate in special research initiatives.
WesternU Health Pomona Dental Care
Off-site Dental Clinics

CDM RECENT NEWS

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WesternU College of Dental Medicine opens new multidisciplinary specialty clinic

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WesternU College of Dental Medicine Dean Elizabeth Andrews and family fully endow Margaret W. Montante Scholarship 

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WesternU CDM Commencement 2026: Changing lives through dentistry 

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WesternU celebrates Board of Trustees Scholars

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WesternU College of Dental Medicine Research Day: Shaping the future of patient care

Three people stand in front of a wall display reading "College of Dental Medicine Giving Tree"; one person holds a gold plaque.

WesternU College of Dental Medicine honors GBC International Bank Foundation for supporting scholarships

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2025 WesternU Alumni Reunion provides an evening of connection and celebration

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American Dental Association president visits WesternU College of Dental Medicine

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WesternU College of Dental Medicine white coat ceremony: building human connection

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WesternU welcomes more than 900 students to the health professions

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