At Nova Southeastern University's College of Dental Medicine, your education will focus on producing a competent, confident, and mature professional. You will be trained to function as a highly qualified primary care practitioner capable of delivering comprehensive dental care to patients of all ages. For the highly trained and skilled dentist, career opportunities are almost limitless.

The options can be fulfilling and rewarding. The following choices are open to the graduate dentist:

  • solo practice in urban, suburban, or rural environments
  • joining an established practice
  • military service
  • a career in teaching
  • service in governmental agencies or dental organizations

Following graduation, you may obtain advanced education and specialize in such fields as endodontics, oral pathology, oral surgery, orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, periodontics, prosthodontics, or dental public health.

A dynamic career awaits committed individuals.

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Dr. Andres Pinto to Head NSU’s Dental Medicine Programs

Internationally recognized scholar and researcher Dr. Andres Pinto, D.D.S., D.M.D., M.P.H., M.S.C.E., MBA, will join NSU as the dean of the College of Dental Medicine and director of oral health integration. With deep expertise in healthcare administration from his previous role at Case Western Reserve University, Dr. Pinto brings world-class leadership to the next chapter of NSU’s dental medicine programs.

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Dental Programs That Take You to the Top of Your Field

Doctor of Dental Medicine (D.M.D.)

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Doctoral

The Doctor of Dental Medicine (D.M.D.) prepares general dentists, during the four year curriculum, to serve their patients and community with clinical excellence and compassion.

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Postdoctoral Programs

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Postdoctoral

Highly competitive dental residencies provide advanced education across a range of dental disciplines and specialties.

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International Dental Program

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International

Graduates of non-U.S. dental schools will appreciate our advanced three-year curriculum resulting in a D.M.D. degree.

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Experienced Leadership

The nationally recognized faculty of Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine will prepare you to take your place as a leader among oral healthcare providers.

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