University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry

What University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry does

The University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry is a public state educational institution operating as Oklahoma's only dental school within the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. The college delivers comprehensive dental education through a portfolio of programs including a four-year Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), a two-year Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene (BSDH), an Advanced Standing Program for International Dentists (ASPID), and graduate/residency programs in Orthodontics, Periodontics, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Pediatric Dentistry, and Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD). It serves approximately 316 students, 39 residents, and a broader patient population through student-provided, resident-provided, and faculty-provided clinical services.

Core technology infrastructure centers on digital dentistry, including intraoral scanning, laser systems, cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT), CAD/CAM workflows, and in-house 3D printing for appliances and restorations. These technologies support both clinical care and student training across the Oklahoma City main campus, Tulsa clinical rotation site, three satellite distance-learning sites (Ardmore, Bartlesville, Weatherford), and a mobile dental clinic in the Oklahoma Panhandle launched in 2025. Research infrastructure was substantially built through a $9.8 million NIH COBRE grant (2003) supporting laboratory facilities in dental biomaterials and cell biology.

The business model combines tuition and fees from academic programs, revenue from patient care services across multiple clinics, federal and foundation research grants, and continuing education programs. As a public institution, funding is further augmented by state appropriations. Marketing occurs through admissions recruitment events, community outreach (Kids' Day, TeamSmile with Oklahoma City Thunder, Discovering Dentistry Symposium), and continuing education events such as Scientific Day and the Reichmann Lecture.

Name

University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry

Legal name

University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry

Website

https://dentistry.ouhsc.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

The University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry is the state's only dental school, offering DDS, BSDH, ASPID, and graduate residency programs while providing comprehensive patient care services across Oklahoma City, Tulsa, satellite sites, and a mobile Panhandle clinic.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dental Education

NAICS

Offices of Dentists (621210), Offices of Dentists (6212), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Dental Schools (EDAHAGAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hospital-Based & Medically Complex Pediatric Dentistry (HLABAGAE), Community & Public Health Dentistry Clinics (FQHC/School-Based/Nonprofit) (HLABAAAF), School/Community-Based Preventive Dental Programs (HLABAHAM), Comprehensive Family Dentistry (Multi-Disciplinary In-Office General Care) (HLABAAAE)

Keywords

• Dental education
• Dental residency programs
• Dental hygiene training
• Oral healthcare services
• Dental research

Headquarters

HQ city

Lindsay

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Dental Education Programs: Tuition and fees from Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene (BSDH), and graduate/residency programs including Advanced Education in General Dentistry, Graduate Orthodontics, Graduate Periodontics, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, and Pediatric Dentistry Residency.
2. Patient Care Services: Revenue from comprehensive patient care provided through student clinics, faculty practice, and specialty clinics including pediatric dentistry, oral surgery, and periodontics.
3. Research Grants and Funding: Federal and foundation funding including $9.8 million COBRE grant from NIH and $2.1 million HRSA grant for pediatric residency expansion. Student Research Program funded by J. Dean Robertson Society.
4. Continuing Education: Professional development and CE programs for practicing dentists and dental hygienists, including Scientific Day and Reichmann Lecture events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry provides dental education and clinical training through CODA-accredited degree and residency programs (DDS, BSDH, ASPID, and multiple graduate specialty programs) while operating patient care clinics serving the public. As Oklahoma's only dental school, it delivers comprehensive oral health services including preventive, restorative, specialty, and emergency dental care across multiple clinic locations staffed by students, residents, and faculty. Supporting infrastructure includes 3D printing, imaging, and oral pathology laboratories that serve both training and patient care functions.

Product overview

The University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry is Oklahoma's only dental school, offering a unified portfolio of educational programs and clinical services. The institution's core offerings include the Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree program, Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene (BSDH) program, and multiple advanced graduate and residency programs including Orthodontics, Periodontics, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Pediatric Dentistry, and Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD). These programs are supported by comprehensive patient care services across multiple clinical settings in Oklahoma City and Tulsa, including student clinics, specialty clinics, and faculty practice. The college also operates supporting infrastructure including 3D printing, imaging, and oral pathology laboratories, and hosts an annual Scientific Day research event. The institution serves as the primary oral healthcare provider for Oklahomans while educating the next generation of dental professionals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) Program Four-year Doctor of Dental Surgery degree program preparing students to become general dentists. Curriculum includes foundational biomedical sciences, applied laboratories, simulated patient experiences, and clinical training. Class size is 60 students per year.
• Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene (BSDH) Program Two-year undergraduate program preparing students to become registered dental hygienists, emphasizing a comprehensive care model in which hygienists and dental students work together in clinical patient care. Available at the main campus and via distance technology at satellite locations in Ardmore, Bartlesville, and Weatherford.
• Advanced Standing Program for International Dentists (ASPID) 2.5-year accelerated program offering qualified graduates of international dental programs the opportunity to earn the Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree. Enrollment capacity is 18 students. TOEFL minimum 94 required for non-native English speakers.
• Graduate Orthodontics Program 30-month postgraduate orthodontic program preparing graduate students to practice orthodontics, resulting in a Master of Science degree. Enrolls 4 students annually through the Match process with a minimum of 70 credit hours. Provides hands-on experience with 3D imaging, CAD/CAM, and clear aligners.
• Graduate Periodontics Program 35-month/81 credit hour graduate program in clinical periodontics and relevant basic sciences, with focus on periodontal and implant therapy. Accepts 2 students per year and awards a Master of Science degree.
• Pediatric Dentistry Residency 24-month residency program, the state's only pediatric dentistry residency, providing preventive and comprehensive care to pediatric patients in Oklahoma Children's Hospital. Accepts 4 residents per year with 80%+ of resident time spent in clinical activity.
• Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Residency Four-year residency program training residents to become oral and maxillofacial surgeons. OMS residents perform 975 operating room cases and serve 7,000+ clinic patients per year, with 1,000+ IV sedation and outpatient general anesthetics performed annually and 90%+ American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery pass rate.
• Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) Residency Residency program designed to increase the knowledge and clinical capabilities of residents and prepare them to enter private practice. Provides state-of-the-art technology training in a comprehensive care model.
• Patient Care Services Comprehensive oral health care services including student-provided care, resident-provided care, faculty-provided care, specialty care, and emergency care across multiple clinic locations in Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Guymon, and Oklahoma Children's Hospital.
• Continuing Education Programs Lifelong continuing dental professional education and training programs for alumni and dental professionals, including the annual Scientific Day research showcase and the Reichmann Lecture in oral and maxillofacial surgery.
• Mobile Dental Clinic Mobile dental clinic in Guymon, Oklahoma Panhandle, launched in partnership with the Oklahoma Dental Foundation, offering dental services for patients of all ages and stationed at Memorial Hospital of Texas County.
• Oklahoma City Dental Clinic Student-provided dental care clinic in Oklahoma City offering comprehensive oral health care services at the main campus.
• Tulsa Dental Clinic Student-provided dental care clinic in Tulsa offering comprehensive oral health care services and clinical rotation training site for years 3 and 4 of the DDS program.
• Pediatric Dentistry Specialty Clinic Specialty dental clinic for pediatric patients located in Oklahoma Children's Hospital OU Health, providing preventive and comprehensive care including for special needs, medically-compromised, and behaviorally challenged patients.
• Faculty Practice Faculty-provided dental care services where faculty members who are leaders in their fields provide oral health care to patients at the Oklahoma City campus.
• 3D Printing Services 3D printing services for dental prosthetics, appliances, and restorations used in patient care and student training, with in-house printing capabilities exposing students to contemporary approaches in patient care.
• Imaging Services Dental imaging services including radiography and cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) for patient diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Oral Pathology Services Diagnostic pathology services for oral and maxillofacial conditions provided through the College of Dentistry labs and referrals.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90%+ board pass rate for Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery residents on American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery examination
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Oklahoma Dental FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Joint mobile dental clinic program in Guymon, Oklahoma Panhandle. Clinic offers services for patients of all ages and is stationed at Memorial Hospital of Texas County as part of mission to expand oral health care access across Oklahoma.
• Francis J. Reichmann LegacycoreOthers · 1 January 1923Annual Reichmann Lecture honoring the founding chairman of oral surgery department (1923-1975). Dr. Reichmann established the oral surgery residency program and is credited as prime founder of the dental school.
• Delta Dental of Oklahoma FoundationcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPrimary sponsor for Kids' Day annual event providing free dental care to children. Foundation supports college's community outreach initiatives to improve pediatric oral health access.
• Planet SmilezminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNon-profit organization presenting Discovering Dentistry Symposium to inspire and educate middle and high school students about careers in dentistry as part of workforce development efforts.
• Oklahoma City ThunderminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership through TeamSmile program providing free dental care and oral health education to underserved children during NBA games and community events.
• ReMergeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership for Women's History Month event supporting college's Access and Opportunity initiatives and community engagement programs.
• Oklahoma Children's Hospital OU HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIntegrated pediatric dentistry residency training within hospital setting. One of only four comprehensive academic health centers in the nation, enabling multidisciplinary collaboration with medical and dental specialists.
• Variety Care Straka TerraceminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCommunity-based rotation site for pediatric dentistry residents providing comprehensive dental care to underserved pediatric patients in public health clinic setting.
• Delta Dental of Oklahoma FoundationcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor for Scientific Day annual research event supporting student and resident research presentations and awards.

Scale indicators17 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Indiana University School of Dentistry: One of the largest U.S. dental schools with comprehensive DDS, BSDH, and specialty programs across all major disciplines. Functions as a broad incumbent that overlaps OU's portfolio but operates at materially larger scale with more extensive research and specialty offerings.

Regional players

• Marquette University School of Dentistry: Private dental school in Wisconsin offering DDS and specialty programs including orthodontics, periodontics, pediatric dentistry, and OMS. Comparable to OU in program breadth and Midwest regional positioning, though with a private funding model.
• Creighton University School of Dentistry: Private Jesuit dental school located in Nebraska offering DDS and specialty programs. Operates in the same central-U.S. regional corridor as OU, with comparable patient-care mission and specialty residency portfolio, though as a private institution with a different funding model.

Direct peers

• University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry: State-funded dental school with DDS, BSDH, and specialty residency programs serving a predominantly rural Midwestern population. Comparable to OU in being the only dental school in its state and in its rural workforce development focus.
• University of Iowa College of Dentistry: Public Big Ten dental school with DDS, BSDH, and all major specialty programs including OMS, orthodontics, periodontics, and pediatric dentistry. Comparable to OU in structure, breadth of programs, and integration with a major academic health center.
• Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry: Private dental school with a strong mission-oriented focus on training dentists for underserved populations and providing community-based clinical care. Comparable to OU in its workforce-development emphasis and service to rural/underserved Oklahoma communities.
• University of Louisville School of Dentistry: Public dental school offering DDS and specialty programs including orthodontics, periodontics, pediatric dentistry, OMS, and AEGD. Directly comparable to OU in mission, public-state funding model, and residency portfolio.
• University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry: Public dental school operating DDS, BSDH, and advanced specialty programs with strong community-service orientation. Closely comparable to OU in mission, scale, public-state funding model, and emphasis on rural/underserved workforce development.
• University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Dentistry: Public dental school with DDS and specialty residency programs including pediatric dentistry, periodontics, and OMS. Comparable to OU as a state-funded dental college with integrated hospital-based specialty training and a strong pediatric dentistry residency.
• University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio School of Dentistry: One of the largest public dental schools in the U.S., offering DDS, BSDH, and a similar portfolio of specialty residencies (orthodontics, periodontics, pediatric, OMS, AEGD). It is the most directly comparable peer to OU as a state-funded dental school serving a large regional catchment with integrated hospital training.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/OUCollegeofDentistry
• Xx.com/oudentistry
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/university-of-oklahoma-health-sciences-center

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

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