Indiana University School of Dentistry

IUSD is one of the oldest dental schools in the nation. It got its start as the Indiana Dental College in 1879 and was acquired by Indiana University in 1925. In 1933, IU built a facility to house the school at its current site. Today this sprawling, five-story edifice is composed of the original building plus two major additions -- the first addition was constructed in 1962 and the second a decade later.

The IU dental school has more than 11,000 living alumni pursuing careers throughout the United States and in more than 30 other countries. The IU Alumni Association counts dentistry among its most supportive groups. IU grads have been named to prestigious leadership posts in organized dentistry and in dental education throughout the world. For example, alumna Carol Turner (DDS’75) was appointed chief of the U.S. Navy Dental Corps in 2003, becoming the first woman to hold the Navy’s top position in dentistry. Rear Admiral Turner served as chief until August 2007, and is now commander of the Navy Medicine Support Command, Jacksonville, Fla. Others include Ronald Zentz (DDS’85) senior director of the American Dental Association’s Council on Scientific Affairs; Jeffrey Dalin (DDS’80), co-founder of the American Dental Association’s Give Kids a Smile, a program in which volunteer dental professionals across the country provide free dental services to children in need; and Stephen Ralls (M’81 Periodontics), executive director of the American College of Dentists.

During the 2007-2008 academic year, 690 students are pursuing seven types of degree and/or certificate programs in dental assisting, dental hygiene, dentistry, and graduate dentistry. In addition, three other IU campuses (in Gary, South Bend, and Fort Wayne) offer certificates and degrees in allied dental programs.

The dental school has a total of 108 full-time and 127 part-time faculty members contributing to IUSD’s teaching and research programs. Many have earned solid reputations as experts in their fields. Additionally, about 85 persons serve the school as adjunct and volunteer teachers and non-paid consultants. An outstanding roster of teachers trained as dentists, allied dental professionals, and dental specialists is complemented by teachers trained in such areas as molecular biology, medical genetics, pharmacology and toxicology, microbiology and immunology, biochemistry, anatomy, mechanical and electrical engineering, dermatology, anthropology, pathology, law, and healthcare communications.

Accreditation Status: Approval without Reporting Requirements
Last Accreditation Visit: 2006
Next Accreditation Visit: 2013

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