Meharry Medical College - School of Dentistry

Meharry School of Dentistry produces graduates that are recognized nationally and internationally as a leader in all aspects of dental care. Meharry is also among the leaders in providing dental educators for dental schools throughout the nation.
This website is designed to provide an overview of the School of Dentistry and its programs. The site should answer many of your questions and provide an exciting insider view of the programs and services offered by the school.
Approximately 55 students are accepted yearly to the four-year curriculum which leads to the Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. The carefully designed curriculum and well-equipped facilities provide the knowledge, skill and personal sensitivity necessary to meet the needs of all who are served.
Additionally, the school sponsors two post-doctoral programs. The Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery program consists of a four-year residency which is affiliated with the Metropolitan Nashville General Hospital and the Alvin C. York Veterans Administration Medical Center located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This program provides ample didactic and clinical educational opportunities to meet the requirements for certification of its graduates by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. One resident is accepted for admission each year into this program.
The General Practice Residency program offers an opportunity for matriculants to broaden their experiences in all aspects of clinical dentistry with a heightened emphasis on public health service and care for the physically or mentally compromised patient. The resident learns to work efficiently and effectively with other health professionals in a hospital setting.
The School of Dentistry plays a vital role in meeting the needs of the entire social spectrum. It emphasizes comprehensive care which is not contingent on social or economic circumstances, geographical origin or ethnicity. Our graduates have become noted internationally for their achievements, performance and service throughout our illustrious history. Many of our graduates have forged into society with vigor and vitality with the mission of the college and adopted a special focus on providing care for the underserved. Meharry graduates also serve on the faculties of many of the United States dental schools.
The School of Dentistry was awarded funding for one of four Regional Research Centers for Minority Oral Health in the United States. The initiative of these research centers is to improve the oral health of ethnic minorities by expandanding research opportunities and strengthening relevant research capacity of minority dental schools.
Meharry Medical College
1005 Dr. D.B. Todd, Jr. Boulevard
Nashville, Tennessee 37208
615.327.6000