Howard University College of Dentistry

What Howard University College of Dentistry does

Howard University College of Dentistry (HUCD), founded in 1881, is a private dental education and patient care institution operating as a college within Howard University, a historically Black university. It is the fifth oldest dental school in the United States and the only dental school in the District of Columbia. HUCD delivers a portfolio of academic programs including a four-year Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) program (75-80 students per class), a six-year combined BS/DDS program, a two-year International Dentist Program for foreign-trained dentists, and postdoctoral residency programs in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Orthodontics, Pediatric Dentistry, Advanced Education in General Dentistry, and General Practice Residency. Underlying clinical technology includes axiUm electronic health records, MiPACS digital radiography, cone beam CT, CAD/CAM, rotary endodontics, intraoral laser, a Molecular Biology Laboratory, and a Biomaterials Materials Laboratory. Clinical training is supported by 100+ faculty and 13 hospital rotation affiliates including Howard University Hospital, Medstar Washington Hospital Center, Children's National Medical Center, Georgetown University Hospital, and the VA Medical Center.

The institution's business model combines tuition revenue (DDS tuition approximately $42,632 annually; Pediatric Dentistry program at $43,912), direct patient care services through on-campus dental clinics staffed by general dentists and six specialty departments, continuing education courses for practicing dental professionals, and supplemental fees (e.g., $200 International Dentist Program application fee, $1,000 acceptance deposit). Distribution is direct: academic programs recruit via admissions processes; patient services operate through on-site clinics; community outreach is delivered through Mission of Mercy, Remote Area Medical events, and international missions across seven countries. Long-standing partnerships with Delta Dental Community Care Foundation and Mary's Center (now in its fourth year) have served over 5,000 seniors in the Washington, D.C. area. The college is fully accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) and operates within the broader Howard University Health Sciences Enterprise, which includes the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing and Allied Health Sciences and Howard University Hospital.

The customer base spans prospective dental students (particularly from historically underrepresented backgrounds), international dentists seeking U.S. licensure, postdoctoral residents pursuing specialty certification, and patients across the DC metropolitan area — including underserved seniors and pediatric populations. HUCD alumni practice across 40 states and 53 countries, providing a reputational and referral flywheel. The college maintains core values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence (C.A.R.E.) and is led by Dean Andrea D. Jackson, DDS, MS, FACP, supported by associate deans across academic affairs, student affairs, clinical affairs, and research. Strategic positioning emphasizes evidence-based dentistry, interprofessional education, and a mission-driven focus on underserved community service.

Name

Howard University College of Dentistry

Legal name

Howard University College of Dentistry

Website

https://dentistry.howard.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1881

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Howard University College of Dentistry, founded in 1881, is the only dental school in Washington, D.C., and the fifth oldest in the United States. It offers DDS, International Dentist, and postdoctoral specialty programs, operates on-campus patient clinics, and serves underserved communities through local and international outreach partnerships.

Ownership category

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Product category

Dental Education and Healthcare Services

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Offices of Dentists (6212)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Dental Schools (EDAHAGAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Comprehensive Family Dentistry (Multi-Disciplinary In-Office General Care) (HLABAAAE), Pediatric Dentistry Academic/Teaching Clinics (HLABAGAL), Oral Hygiene Instruction & Patient Education (HLABAHAG)

Keywords

• Dental education
• Dental care services
• Postdoctoral dental residency
• Dental research
• Community dental outreach

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Educational Fees: Revenue from dental education programs including DDS, BS/DDS, International Dentist Program, and postdoctoral programs. Tuition varies by program - Pediatric Dentistry program tuition is $43,912 annually.
2. Patient Care Services: Revenue from clinical dental services provided to the general public through the College's dental clinics. Services include general dentistry, specialties, and emergency care.
3. Continuing Education Programs: Revenue from continuing dental education courses offered to dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants for maintaining professional skills
4. Application Fees: International Dentist Program charges $200 supplemental application fee

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Howard University College of Dentistry is a teaching and patient care institution that delivers dental education programs (DDS, BS/DDS, International Dentist Program, and postdoctoral residencies in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Pediatric Dentistry, Orthodontics, AEGD, and General Practice Residency) alongside comprehensive oral healthcare services through on-campus dental clinics staffed by general dentists and specialists. The college is integrated within the Howard University Health Sciences Enterprise and emphasizes evidence-based dentistry, interprofessional education, and service to underserved communities.

Product overview

Howard University College of Dentistry is a dental education institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational programs and healthcare services. The institution operates as a unified educational and patient care enterprise with predental programs (Doctor of Dental Surgery, BS/DDS Combined Program, International Dentist Program), postdoctoral specialty residencies (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Pediatric Dentistry, Orthodontics, Advanced General Dentistry, General Dentistry Practice Residency), continuing education for dental professionals, and direct patient care services through its clinical facilities. All programs are integrated within a teaching and patient care institution focused on serving underserved communities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) Program Four-year professional graduate program leading to a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree, providing comprehensive dental education including clinical and basic sciences, practice management, ethics, and clinical experience. Class size is 75-80 students per year.
• International Dentist Program Two-year advanced standing program that allows dentists with international dental degrees to earn a DDS degree through calibration, competency assessment, and integration into the third-year class. Includes a $200 non-refundable supplemental application fee.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 5,000 seniors served through partnership addressing senior oral health gap
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• Delta Dental Community Care FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 April 2026Howard University, Delta Dental Community Care Foundation, and Mary's Center are collaborating to expand oral health care for underserved seniors in the Washington, D.C. area, now in its fourth year. The initiative involves clinical training, community outreach, and efforts to address systemic gaps in senior dental care. The partnership has provided dental services to over 5,000 seniors and is influencing similar programs nationwide.
• Mary's CentercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 April 2026Mary's Center partners with Howard University College of Dentistry and Delta Dental Community Care Foundation to address senior oral health gaps. The initiative provides dental services to seniors and expands to other regions, combining clinical training with community outreach.
• University of Maryland School of DentistrysecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerHoward University College of Dentistry students joined forces with University of Maryland dental students at the Eastern Shore Mission of Mercy 2026 to deliver free dental care to underserved communities in Salisbury, Maryland.
• Medstar Washington Hospital CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClinical rotation site for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery residents. One of thirteen rotation sites throughout the 4-year residency program providing diverse surgical experiences.
• Children's National Medical CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRotation site for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery residents providing pediatric anesthesia experience. Also affiliated with Pediatric Dentistry program for hospital rotations.
• Georgetown University HospitalsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerClinical rotation site for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery residents as part of their comprehensive training at various hospital affiliates.
• VA Medical CentersecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerVeterans Affairs Hospital rotation site for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery residents providing experience in treating veterans oral health needs.
• J.S.S. Dental College and Hospital (India)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerHoward dental students traveled to J.S.S. Dental College and Hospital in India as part of the #ChewFreeFuture campaign, combating chewing tobacco use among youth through education and prevention efforts.
• Cheddi Jagan Dental Centre (Guyana)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerHoward University College of Dentistry students traveled to Guyana to provide free dental services to the local community at the Cheddi Jagan Dental Centre as part of annual international mission.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• University of Maryland School of Dentistry: Baltimore-based public dental school and the closest geographic peer; HUCD and UMB students have already co-partnered at Eastern Shore Mission of Mercy 2026, indicating direct program-level comparability in DDS, postdoctoral residencies, and community service.
• Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry: One of only two HBCU dental schools in the US; shares HUCD's mission of training underrepresented minority dentists and serving underserved communities, making it the closest mission-aligned peer nationally.
• Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry: Public dental school in the Mid-Atlantic region offering DDS and postdoctoral programs comparable to HUCD's portfolio, including OMFS and pediatric dentistry; competes for the same regional applicant pool and faculty.
• University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine: Ivy-affiliated dental school with DDS, postdoctoral, and research programs of comparable scope; a benchmark peer for HUCD's specialty residencies and biomaterials research capabilities.
• Columbia University College of Dental Medicine: NYC-based private university dental school offering DDS, postdoctoral specialty programs, and hospital-based training via NewYork-Presbyterian; a comparable urban, private-university-affiliated peer with similar scale.
• New York University College of Dentistry: Largest US dental school by class size; offers DDS, IDP, and an extensive postdoctoral portfolio comparable to HUCD's program mix, and competes in the same international dentist and underrepresented minority applicant markets.
• Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry: Philadelphia-based urban dental school with strong postdoctoral residency portfolio and community-service orientation; operates in the same Northeastern dental education market and trains comparable patient populations.
• Tufts University School of Dental Medicine: Private university dental school in Boston with DDS, IDP, and postdoctoral programs; comparable in scale, residency breadth, and emphasis on serving diverse patient populations.
• University of Michigan School of Dentistry: Top-ranked public dental school with extensive DDS, postdoctoral, and research programs; a benchmark peer for HUCD's specialty training and biomaterials research capabilities.
• University of North Carolina Adams School of Dentistry: Public dental school with comprehensive DDS, postdoctoral, and research programs; a comparable Southeastern US peer for benchmarking specialty residencies, research output, and community service models.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles22 records

Funding overview

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