Rutgers School of Dental Medicine
We are New Jersey’s only dental school and the state’s largest provider of oral healthcare. We educate the next generation of practitioners, conduct pioneering research and treat patients in New Jersey and around the world.
NEWS
Non-Prescription Pain Meds Work Equally Well
Over-the-counter pain medications work as well or better than opioids after wisdom tooth extraction for both men and women, according to a Rutgers Health-led follow-up to our landmark paper on comparative pain relief.
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Try It Out Because You Never Know
Mario Ramos '92 has listened to those around him to find his path to pediatric dentistry. He's now leading the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Foundation to increase children's access to oral healthcare.
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Providing Care for Veterans
Glenn Ford came to RSDM after losing between 14-16 teeth. With the help of his student doctor, Brett Chappell '25, Glenn became a patient at the school's Vet Smiles Program.
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RUTGERS DENTAL STUDENTS SUCCEED
New Jersey’s only dental school
of Postgraduate Directors rated RSDM graduates as meeting or exceeding expectations
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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, Class of 2025
