VCU School of Dentistry

Name

VCU School of Dentistry

Legal name

Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry

Website

https://dentistry.vcu.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1893

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dental Education & Clinical Dentistry

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

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), Urgent Dental Care Centers (Non-Hospital) (HLABALAD)

Keywords

• Dental education programs
• Clinical dental services
• Continuing dental education
• Oral health research
• Advanced dental residencies

Headquarters

HQ city

Richmond

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and educational fees: Revenue generated from tuition and fees for Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) program, Dental Hygiene program, International Dentist program, Advanced Education programs, and Graduate Research programs. The school charges an $800 non-refundable tuition deposit upon admission.
2. Patient care services: Revenue from comprehensive dental care services provided through their fully specialized on-site dental practice and multiple clinic locations, including general dentistry, endodontics, oral surgery, orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, periodontics, prosthodontics, and urgent care.
3. Continuing education: Revenue from continuing education courses offered to practicing dental professionals through the Office of Continuing Education. Courses cover various specialties including anesthesia, implants, oral surgery, orthodontics, and practice management.
4. Donations and fundraising: Revenue from alumni and friend donations supporting student scholarships, professorships, lectureships, service programs, research, and clinical facilities. Includes annual fund gifts, major gifts, endowed gifts, tribute gifts, and planned giving.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

VCU School of Dentistry is Virginia's only dental school, providing dental education through D.D.S., Dental Hygiene, International Dentist, Advanced Education, and Graduate Research programs. It also delivers comprehensive patient dental care through an on-site teaching practice with multiple specialties, continuing education for practicing dental professionals, and oral health research through the Philips Institute.

Product overview

VCU School of Dentistry is Virginia's only dental school, offering a comprehensive portfolio of academic programs and clinical services. The institution provides Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) education, Dental Hygiene training, International Dentist programs, Advanced Education residencies (endodontics, oral surgery, orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, periodontics, prosthodontics), and Graduate Research programs (Ph.D. in Oral Health Research, M.S. in Microbiology and Immunology). Patient care services are delivered through a fully specialized on-site dental practice offering services from general dentistry to oral surgery. The school operates VCU Dentistry CareChart, a patient portal for appointment management and health information access. The Philips Institute for Oral Health Research supports fundamental and translational research. Continuing education programs serve practicing dental professionals statewide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• VCU Dentistry CareChart: Patient portal for managing oral health information, appointments, and bill payment.

Products and services

• Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) Program Four-year post-college program in general dentistry emphasizing basic sciences, clinical sciences, and social sciences, awarding the D.D.S. degree. Designed for college graduates seeking to become dentists.
• Dental Hygiene Program Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene degree combining two years of liberal arts with two years of dental sciences, dental hygiene theory, community health, and clinical experiences, for students pursuing a dental hygiene career.
• International Dentist Program Accelerated D.D.S. program enabling foreign-trained dentists to earn a U.S. D.D.S. degree and enter dental practice in the United States.
• Advanced Education Programs Residencies and advanced education programs beyond the D.D.S. in general dentistry, endodontics, oral and maxillofacial surgery, orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, periodontics, and prosthodontics. Designed for licensed dentists seeking specialty training.
• Graduate Research Programs Research graduate degrees in oral health and biomedical sciences, including Ph.D. in Oral Health Research, Master of Science in Microbiology and Immunology, and a D.D.S./Ph.D. dual degree. For students pursuing research careers.
• Pre-dental Programs (InDent) Pipeline and outreach programs including immersive tours, summer camps, in-depth shadowing opportunities, and service-learning experiences for high school and college students exploring oral health careers.
• VCU Dentistry CareChart Patient Portal Patient portal providing centralized oral health information management, online bill pay, appointment scheduling, intake form completion, and messaging with the care team. Available via web and mobile apps on Apple App Store and Google Play for dental patients of VCU School of Dentistry.
• Clinical Dental Services Comprehensive oral health services including general dentistry, pediatric dentistry, emergency/urgent care, orthodontics (braces and clear aligner therapy), periodontics, prosthodontics (implants, crowns, bridges, dentures), endodontics (root canals), oral and facial surgery, orofacial pain and oral medicine, pathology, and teledentistry. Delivered through on-site teaching clinics in downtown Richmond for individual patients.
• Philips Institute for Oral Health Research Research institute dedicated to fundamental and translational research on diseases of the oral cavity and head and neck, translating scientific knowledge for improvement of human health. Supports the school's NIH-funded research enterprise.
• Office of Continuing Education Continuing education courses for dental professionals covering anesthesia and pain management, dental assisting, dental hygiene, dentists, implants, oral surgery, orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, periodontics, prosthodontics, and practice management. Available in-person and online through Learning Stream registration, supporting licensure maintenance and skills advancement.

Quantifiable outcome

• 94% of D.D.S. students pass their clinical board exams on their first try
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Virginia Dental AssociationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVCU School of Dentistry partners with the Virginia Dental Association for career center resources, allowing dental practitioners to post job listings and practice opportunities. The VDA Career Center is used to advertise open positions and facilitate practice transitions for Virginia dentists.
• Community Practices in VirginiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborations with 15 community practices throughout Virginia provide unique service-based learning opportunities for students while extending the school's reach into underserved communities. These partnerships enable students to gain diverse clinical experiences across the state.
• Missions of Mercy (MOM) ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal and international charitable partnerships providing care to communities in need. The school participates in the MOM project, including a 2025 event where students provided oral health services. The Golf Invitational has raised funds for the MOM project.
• Internet ArchiveminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Internet Archive to digitize and preserve X-ray yearbooks dating back to 1910. The yearbooks document the school's history and are available for alumni to access.
• VCU (Virginia Commonwealth University)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAs a school within VCU, the School of Dentistry is part of a comprehensive academic health sciences center with 75 health-related degree programs across six schools and colleges. VCU is the only university in Virginia educating students across every health science discipline.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• East Carolina University School of Dental Medicine: Public dental school in North Carolina with a D.D.S. program and a network of community service learning centers across the state. Comparable to VCU's community-practice model and mission of addressing access in rural/underserved areas.
• University of North Carolina Adams School of Dentistry: Public dental school in Chapel Hill, NC, offering D.D.S., dental hygiene, advanced education, and graduate research programs with on-site specialty clinics. Direct peer in scope, structure, and public-university affiliation.
• University of Michigan School of Dentistry: Top-ranked public dental school with a comprehensive D.D.S. program, dental hygiene, advanced specialty training, and NIH-funded research. Directly comparable to VCU as a research-intensive public dental school with leading NIH funding.
• University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine: Public dental school offering predoctoral, advanced specialty, and dental hygiene programs with on-site teaching clinics and research institutes. Comparable in structure and program portfolio to VCU.
• Indiana University School of Dentistry: One of the largest public dental schools in the U.S., offering D.D.S., dental hygiene, advanced education across all specialties, and graduate research. Comparable to VCU in scale and program breadth.
• University of Florida College of Dentistry: Public dental school offering D.D.S., advanced education, and research programs with a network of community-based teaching clinics across Florida. Comparable to VCU in operating model and state-mandated mission.
• University of Maryland School of Dentistry: Public dental school at the University of Maryland, Baltimore, offering D.D.S., dental hygiene, advanced specialty residencies, and on-site teaching clinics. Directly comparable to VCU as a state-affiliated dental school with a similar portfolio of programs and clinical services.
• The Ohio State University College of Dentistry: Large public dental school offering D.D.S., dental hygiene, advanced specialty residencies, and research programs with on-site teaching clinics. Comparable to VCU in scale, program breadth, and public-university research orientation.

Broad incumbents

• NYU College of Dentistry: Large private dental school with comprehensive predoctoral, advanced specialty, and dental hygiene programs plus one of the largest dental patient care operations in the U.S. Comparable in breadth of program and clinical operations, but private rather than public.
• University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine: Private Ivy League dental school offering D.D.S., specialty, and research programs with on-site teaching clinics. Comparable in academic depth and clinical services, but operates as a private institution rather than a state-affiliated school.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/VCUdentistry
• YouTubeyoutube.com/dentistryatvcu
• Facebookfacebook.com/VCUDentistry
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/virginia-commonwealth-university-school-of-dentistry
• Instagraminstagram.com/vcudentistry

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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