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Columbia University College of Dental Medicine
280px|Columbia University College of Dental Medicine
Established 1916
School type Private
Dean Ira B. Lamster
Location Manhattan, New York, USA
Enrollment 330 undergraduate students,
84 graduate students
Homepage www.dental.columbia.edu

The Columbia University College of Dental Medicine, often abbreviated CDM, is one of fourteen graduate and professional schools of Columbia University. It is located at 630 West 168th Street in Manhattan, New York City. It is considered one of the leading dental schools in the U.S. and is highly regarded throughout the world.

The College of Dental Medicine has developed a mission possessing a "tripartite commitment: education, patient care and research."[1] Each year, approximately 75 students graduate from the DDS program at the College of Dental Medicine at Columbia.

History

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The Columbia University College of Dental Medicine was established in 1916 as the School of Dental and Oral Surgery, when the School became incorporated into Columbia University.[1]

Education

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Like more American dental schools, The College of Dental Medicine at Columbia offers the following academic programs:

DDS Program
4 year program leading to Doctor of Dental Surgery degree.

Graduate Dental Education
Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD), 1 and 2-year programs
General Practice Residency (GPR)
Endodontics
Orthodontics
Periodontics
Pediatric Dentistry
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology

The orthodontic, periodontic and prosthodontic programs are available in both certificate and Master's degree tracts.

Program for Advanced Standing Students
The program for students with advanced standing at Columbia enables graduates of foreign dental schools to gain the training needed to practice in the United States. Successful completion of the two and a half-year program allows dentists from overseas to take licensing exams in any state.

Dual-Degree Options The College of Dental Medicine provides unique opportunities for students able to participate in a second program at Columbia University. The five programs available include a DDS/MPH program in affiliation with the Mailman School of Public Health and a DDS/MBA program in affiliation with the Graduate School of Business.

Research

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The College of Dental Medicine possesses a research facility, the Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine Laboratory.

Publications

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The College of Dental Medicine produces a number of annual publications:
Primus: annual alumni magazine of the College of Dental Medicine
Primus Notes: bi-annual newsletter of the College of Dental Medicine
Columbia Dental Review: annual clinical publication of Columbia University College of Dental Medicine
Journal of the William Jarvie Society: the Journal of the Student Honor and Research Society of the College of Dental Medicine
College of Dental Medicine Bulletin: describes the mission, curriculum and courses of study at the College of Dental Medicine

Dental Examiner: former publication of the Association of Dental Alumni, Columbia University College of Dental Medicine

School facilities

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The College of Dental Medicine is located on the campus of the Columbia University Medical Center/New York-Presbyterian Hospital.

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