Be Part of Detroit Mercy Dental
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At the University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry, you will receive an excellent dental education to prepare you for a fulfilling career. If you are dedicated to becoming a provider of top-notch clinical care, if you believe that a professional life includes serving those in need, if you are committed to excelling in a dynamic and rigorous academic environment, then Detroit Mercy Dental is the right choice for you. Your dental education at Detroit Mercy will provide you with the opportunity to develop into a confident, highly competent professional.
We invite you to explore our programs and what they have to offer you. We invite you to Be Part of Detroit Mercy Dental!
Visit & Tour Campus
Prospective students are welcomed and encouraged to visit the School of Dentistry located at the Corktown Campus. Tours are scheduled on Fridays at noon or 12:30 p.m. We ask that your tour be scheduled at least one week in advance. To schedule, email dental@udmercy.edu or call 313-494-6650.
Discover Detroit
The city of Detroit is buzzing with vibrant cultural and sports scenes, an array of unique shops and stores, and the world-class restaurants making the Motor City such a great place to live and learn. We invite you to experience the real Detroit!
Vaccination Policy
The School of Dentistry requires vaccinations for all dental hygiene, dental and post-graduate residency program students. Students must be fully vaccinated against the following: Hepatitis B, Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis (TdaP), MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella), Varicella and Covid-19.
Our clinical care partners in community-based sites no longer accept exemptions for religious or philosophical reasons. Effective immediately, students with exemptions for religious and philosophical reasons can no longer participate in off-site clinical rotations. Students with a vaccine exemption provided by a qualified physician will be considered case by case.
Academic Programs
Doctor of Dental Surgery Programs
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We offer several Doctor of Dental Surgery degree programs, all which are accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association.
Dental Hygiene Programs
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Dental Hygiene programs are uniquely housed within the School of Dentistry, providing unique and collaborative learning opportunities for students