The College of Dental Medicine at NSU

College of Dental Medicine

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Here's why you will appreciate NSU's College of Dental Medicine.

First private dental college established in Florida.
An innovative doctoral curriculum devoted to primary and comprehensive care, and medically complex and special needs patients.
Faculty preceptors provide early introduction to clinical settings and the dentist/patient relationship.
Postdoctoral residencies in endodontics, operative dentistry, oral surgery, orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, periodontics, prosthodontics and general dentistry.
Research areas of biomaterials, clinical product testing, regenerative medicine bioscience, and oral epidemiology and oral health policy.

Student research opportunities for both predoctoral students and postdoctoral residents.
Community outreach includes Give Kids A Smile Day, oral health education, international missions, and Florida Mission of Mercy.
Clinical rotations and experiential service learning opportunities build clinical skills.
Interprofessional practice with pharmacy students.
First U.S. dental college established in partnership with a College of Osteopathic Medicine.

The synergy of our faculty, students, and staff results in the daily pursuit of excellence.

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
Highly competitive dental residencies provide advanced education across a range of dental disciplines and specialties.
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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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You've earned your degree; now stay connected with NSU and the College of Dental Medicine.

Benefits and Services
The Alumni Society of the College of Dental Medicine welcomes members to reconnect with NSU.
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Giving
Support the mission of Nova Southeastern University and Florida's first private dental college.
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Dental Alumni Society
Alumni of the College of Dental Medicine run their own network. Get to know the board of directors and discover career opportunities in the field.
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Our clinics offer patients a wide range of options to help improve your dental needs

Student Clinic
Our patients have access to a full range of dental services and providers.
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Urgent Care Clinic
Our Urgent Care clinic is strictly a walk-in clinic for emergencies only. Patients are treated on a first come, first serve basis to help deal with pain and swelling and is not intended for our current patients.
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Faculty Practice
The Faculty Practice Group offers a unique customer service experience for obtaining your dental care and improving your oral health, while providing excellent comprehensive general and specialty services.
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Stay current and advance your practice through professional development.

Courses and Events
High-quality professional development courses cover the most current information.
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Advanced Certificates
Earn a continuing education (CE) certificate that demonstrates your competency in highly focused topics.
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Remediation Programs
A custom-education program of varying length that is open to Florida-licensed dentists who require BOD mandated remediation; this program may involve direct patient care.
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NSU News and Events

The States Most in Need of Dentists

NSU College of Dental Medicine Hosted Annual “Gives Kids a Smile” Event

NSU College of Dental Medicine to Host Annual “Gives Kids a Smile” Event, Feb. 3

NSU College of Dental Medicine Dean Named Fellow by National Science Organization

NSU College of Dental Medicine Dean Named Fellow by National Science Organization

NSU CDM Professors Make their Mark in Chicago Marathon

Romer Ocanto, Chair of the CDM’s Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Honored at International Conference

NSU’s College of Dental Medicine Welcomes Class of 2021

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Lasting Impressions

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