The University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry offers the following academic programs:
Dental Hygiene -- Students can work toward either a certificate or a Bachelor's degree in dental hygiene.
Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) -- UDM's DDS program offers a patient-centered educational approach built on a strong foundation of biomedical, clinical and behavioral science knowledge.
7-Year DDS/BS Program -- This traditionally 8-year program provides exceptional high school students with the chance to pursue a combined undergraduate and graduate degree.
Program for Graduates of Foreign Dental Schools -- Dentists trained outside the U.S. can gain clinical skills and knowledge of U.S. dentistry. Successful completion of the program fulfills the educational requirements for licensure eligibility in all states.
Advanced Education in General Dentistry -- This program provides general dentists with the advanced knowledge and skills needed to perform evidence-based comprehensive oral care on a range of patient populations.
Postdoctoral Program in Endodontics -- This 24-month program trains dentists to develop the skills and abilities needed to become endodontists.
Postdoctoral Program in Orthodontics -- This 24-month program prepares future orthodontist specialists to prevent and correct dental, facial and oral anomalies in patients of all ages.
Postdoctoral Program in Periodontics -- This 35-month program trains dentists in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of periodontal disease (gum disease treatment).
One of the UDM School of Dentistry core values is life-long learning. UDM plans evidence-based, clinically relevant continuing dental education courses for dental health professionals. Courses expose participants to new dental products, technology, materials and available to improve patient care.
UDM School of Dentistry is also actively engaged in dental research, working closely with dental companies to develop and evaluate new materials and devices.
