University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine

University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine
Type Public university
Established 1922
Dean Dr. Denise K. Kassebaum
Location Aurora, CO, U.S.
39°44′39″N 104°50′10″W / 39.74406°N 104.83598°W / 39.74406; -104.83598Coordinates: 39°44′39″N 104°50′10″W / 39.74406°N 104.83598°W / 39.74406; -104.83598
Website CU School of Dental Medicine

The University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine is the dental school of the University of Colorado. It is located on the Anschutz Medical Campus of the University of Colorado Denver in the city of Aurora, Colorado, United States. It is the only dental school in Colorado.

History

The School of Dental Medicine is part of the University of Colorado. This school was established in 1973 by an amendment to the state constitution, and is the only dental school in Colorado. Previously, the Denver School of Dentistry been established in the state, operating as a unit of the University of Denver between 1888 and 1932.[1]

Academics

University of Colorado Denver School of Dental Medicine awards following degrees:

  • Doctor of Dental Surgery

Departments

University of Colorado Denver School of Dental Medicine includes the following departments:

  • Department of Applied Dentistry
  • Department of Craniofacial Biology
  • Department of Dental Hygiene
  • Department of Diagnostic and Biological Sciences

Accreditation

University of Colorado Denver School of Dental Medicine is currently accredited by ADA.[2]

Notable alumni

See also

References

  1. ↑ Short history of the Denver School of Dentistry Archived 2014-09-24 at the Wayback Machine., accessed 21 September 2014.
  2. ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on February 28, 2009. Retrieved April 6, 2009.
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