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VCU School of Dentistry and all clinics will be closed on Monday, May 26, in observance Memorial Day. All clinics will reopen on Tuesday. 

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VCU School of Dentistry

  • Programs

    Programs and admissions

    Learn about all that VCU School of Dentistry has to offer, and decide if we’re the right fit for you.

    EXPLORE OUR PROGRAMS

    • Doctor of Dental Surgery
        • Admission requirements
        • Application process
        • Selection process
        • Tuition and fees
        • Financial aid
        • Pay online
        • Frequently asked questions
        • Transfer admissions
        • Advanced standing
        • Supplemental application material
        • Immunizations
        • Admissions team
        • Advising appointments
        • Facts and rankings
    • Dental Hygiene program
        • Mission and goals
        • Admission requirements
        • Application process
        • Selection process
        • Health and immunizations
        • Financial aid
        • Dental Hygiene faculty
        • Curriculum
        • Frequently asked questions
    • International Dentist program
        • Application process
        • Background checks
        • Frequently asked questions
        • Pay online
        • Resources
        • Student testimonials
        • Financial aid
    • Pre-dental programs
      • InDent Program
    • Advanced education programs
      • General Dentistry
      • Endodontics
      • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
      • Orthodontics
      • Pediatric Dentistry
      • Periodontics
      • Prosthodontics
    • Graduate research programs
      • Ph.D. in Oral Health Research
      • Master of Science in Microbiology and Immunology
    • SOD Office of Financial Aid
      • D.D.S. and D.5 Financial Aid
      • Dental Hygiene Financial Aid
      • IDP Financial Aid
      • Advanced Education Financial Aid
  • Patients

    Patient care

    Conveniently located in downtown Richmond, Virginia, we’re home to every oral health service you could need, from general dentistry to oral and facial surgery.

    NEW AND CURRENT PATIENTS

    • About us
      • Employment
      • Office of Clinical Affairs
      • Building safety
    • Appointment and hours
      • How we are keeping you safe
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    • En Español
    • Faculty practice
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      • Medical records
      • Community collaborations
      • Referring providers
    • Dental services
      • General dentistry
      • Pediatric dentistry
      • Emergency care
      • Braces & clear aligner therapy
      • Pathology
      • Gum disease treatment
      • Implants, crowns and bridges
      • Oral and facial surgery
      • Cosmetic care
      • Root canals
      • Orofacial pain/Oral medicine
      • Teledentistry
  • About

    About Us

    Get to know more about VCU School of Dentistry, Virginia’s only dental school. 

    LEARN ABOUT US

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    • History and mission
    • Students
      • White Coat Ceremony
      • Graduation
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    • Strategic Plan
    • Office of Ethics and Community Engagement
      • Mirmelstein Dental Ethics Lecture
      • Community engagement
      • Public Oral Health Digital Badges
      • Events
      • Inclusive Excellence Week
    • Honors and awards
    • VCU School of Dentistry News
    • Human Resources
      • VCU employees
      • VCU Dental Care Employees
    • Weapons detection screening
  • Research

    Research

    The VCU School of Dentistry is committed to research efforts focused on advancing oral health.

    EXPLORE OUR RESEARCH

    • Philips Institute for Oral Health Research
    • University research resources
    • Research Day
    • Graduate research programs
      • Ph.D. in Oral Health Research
      • Master of Science in Microbiology and Immunology
    • Faculty research
      • Philips Institute faculty
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    • Research funding
      • Student funding
      • Faculty funding
      • University funding
      • Outside funding
      • Commercialization funding
  • Alumni

    Alumni and friends

    Welcome Virginia School of Dentistry graduates and friends.

    GO TO ALUMNI & FRIENDS

    • Reflections
    • Support the school
      • The First 100 Dentists of Color
      • Planned giving
    • Reunion weekend
      • Archive
    • Memories
    • Practice opportunities
    • Publications
    • Keep in touch
  • Contacts

    Contact Us

    Thanks for your interest in VCU School of Dentistry. Here’s how you can contact us.

    CONTACT US

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School of Dentistry

  • Programs
    • Doctor of Dental Surgery
      • Admission requirements
      • Application process
      • Selection process
      • Tuition and fees
      • Financial aid
      • Pay online
      • Frequently asked questions
      • Admissions team
      • Advising appointments
      • Facts and rankings
      • Interview day
      • Student testimonials
    • Dental Hygiene
      • Mission and goals
      • Admission requirements
      • Application process
      • Selection process
      • Health and immunizations
      • Dental Hygiene financial aid
      • Dental Hygiene faculty
      • Curriculum
      • Frequently asked questions
    • International Dentist program
      • Application process
      • Background checks
      • Frequently asked questions
      • Pay online
      • Resources
      • Student testimonials
      • Financial aid
    • Advanced education programs
      • General Dentistry
      • Endodontics
      • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
      • Orthodontics
      • Pediatric Dentistry
      • Periodontics
      • Prosthodontics
      • Financial aid
    • Graduate research
      • Ph.D. in Oral Health Research
      • Master of Science in Microbiology and Immunology
      • D.D.S./Ph.D. in Oral Health Research
    • Pre-dental programs
      • InDent program
    • SOD Financial Aid Office
  • About
    • Accreditation
    • Administration
    • History and mission
    • Office of Ethics and Community Engagement
      • Mirmelstein Dental Ethics Lecture
      • Community engagement
      • Events
      • Excellence Week
      • Public Oral Health Digital Badges
    • Human resources
    • Strategic Plan
    • Students
      • White Coat Ceremony
      • Graduation
      • Scholarships
      • Incoming students
    • Honors and awards
    • Richmond
    • Weapons detection screening
  • Research
    • Philips Institute for Oral Health Research
    • Faculty research
      • Philips Institute faculty
      • Recent publications
    • Graduate research programs
    • Research funding
      • Student funding
      • Faculty funding
      • University funding
      • Outside funding
      • Commercialization funds
    • Research Day
    • University research resources
  • Alumni
    • Support the school
      • Trailblazers
      • Planned giving
    • Reunion weekend
      • Archive
    • Practice opportunities
    • Keep in touch
    • Publications
    • Memories
    • Alumni engagement officer
  • Patients
    • About us
      • Office of Clinical Affairs
      • Employment
      • Building safety
    • Services
      • General dentistry
      • Cosmetic care
      • Endodontics
      • Oral and Facial Surgery
      • Orofacial pain & oral medicine
      • Orthodontics
      • Pathology
      • Pediatric dentistry
      • Periodontics
      • Prosthodontics
      • Urgent care
      • Teledentistry
    • Appointments and hours
      • How we are keeping you safe
    • Payment and insurance
    • Contact us
      • Medical records
      • Community collaborations
      • Referring providers
  • Contacts
    • Directions and parking

Departments

  

Dental Public Health and Policy

The Department of Dental Public Health and Policy leads research, policy and health provider training efforts to improve equity in care delivery.

 

 

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Endodontics and Oral Diagnostic Sciences

The VCU Department of Endodontics and Oral Diagnostic Sciences is dedicated to providing quality endodontic dental care services as well promoting the highest standards in education, research, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases.

Learn about Endodontics and ODS

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General Practice

Located on the MCV campus of Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia, the full-time faculty members of the Department of General Practice have over 300 combined years of experience in dentistry and a combined 225 years as dental educators and practitioners.

Learn about General Practice

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Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

The Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery is for those with diseases, injuries and defects involving the hard and soft tissues of the head, mouth, teeth, gums, jaws and neck.

Learn about Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

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Orthodontics

The Department of Orthodontics offers patient care using the latest technology with real-world clinical settings.

Learn about Orthodontics

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Pediatric Dentistry

The Department of Pediatric Dentistry endeavors to advance the oral health of children by educating world-class dentists and fostering leaders in clinical care and service.

Learn about Pediatric Dentistry 

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Periodontics

The Virginia Commonwealth University Department of Periodontics prides itself on its pursuit of excellence in all aspects of academic and clinical periodontics — from our 36-month graduate program to our prevention, diagnosis and treatment of periodontal (gum) disease to our faculty’s wide range of scholarly research.

Learn about Periodontics

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Philips Institute for Oral Health Research

The mission of VCU Philips Institute for Oral Health Research is to carry out fundamental research on diseases of the oral cavity and head and neck, and to translate the knowledge gained for the improvement of human health.

Learn about the Philips Institute

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Prosthodontics

The Department of Prosthodontics specializes in the restoration and replacement of missing or damaged teeth. Our department is composed of highly trained prosthodontists who are dedicated to the highest standards of care in the restoration and replacement of teeth. 

Learn about prosthodontics

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School of Dentistry
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Box 980566
Richmond, VA 23298-0566
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  • Dental Public Health and Policy
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  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Orthodontics
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Why Give?

"As a scholarship recipient, I feel honored to be recognized for my hard work and dedication. Not only does this scholarship help me financially, but it motivates me to continually push myself toward achieving my goals.”

Anastasia Bogachov (Class of 2024)
Recipient of the Denise T. Nguyen, D.D.S. Endowed Scholarship

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