University of Maryland School of Dentistry

What University of Maryland School of Dentistry does

The University of Maryland School of Dentistry (UMSOD) is a public dental school founded in 1840 as the Baltimore College of Dental Surgery — the first dental college in the world — and now operating as a component of the University of Maryland, Baltimore within the University System of Maryland. The institution delivers pre-doctoral dental education (DDS), dental hygiene education (BS and BSMS), and postdoctoral specialty training across six recognized disciplines: Advanced Education in General Dentistry, Endodontics, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Orthodontics, Pediatric Dentistry, Periodontics, and Prosthodontics. It also operates Advanced Programs for Internationally-Trained Dentists and a continuing education catalog that includes high-priced advanced curricula such as the Implantology Continuum.

UMSOD's clinical operations span pre-doctoral teaching clinics, postdoctoral specialty clinics, urgent care, a faculty practice, the PLUS Clinic serving patients with HIV/AIDS, special care and geriatric services, and a satellite location at Shady Grove in Rockville, Maryland. Clinical technology infrastructure includes cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) imaging, CAD/CAM systems from Medit, CEREC, and Ivoclar Vivadent, and digital implant planning platforms (In vivo Anatomage and DTX Studio), supported by simulation laboratories for pre-clinical training.

Revenue mechanics combine recurring tuition across DDS, dental hygiene, and specialty programs; patient care revenue from multiple clinic channels; continuing education fees (advanced CE programs priced in the $30,000–$60,000 band); research grants; and state and university appropriations. The Dean's Faculty volunteer program, which scaled from approximately 40 to over 200 community practitioners, functions as a referral and clinical teaching pipeline that amplifies both clinical throughput and educational capacity.

Name

University of Maryland School of Dentistry

Legal name

University of Maryland School of Dentistry

Website

https://dental.umaryland.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

1840

Operating status

Operating

Short description

The University of Maryland School of Dentistry is a public dental school founded in 1840 that delivers DDS, specialty residency, dental hygiene, and internationally-trained dentist programs alongside multi-channel clinical services and continuing education across Maryland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dental Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Offices of Dentists (621210), Offices of Dentists (62121), Offices of Dentists (6212), Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

Dental Schools (EDAHAGAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Oral Hygiene Instruction & Patient Education (HLABAHAG), Geriatric & Special Needs General Dentistry (HLABAAAH), Pediatric Dentistry Group Practices (HLABAKAD), Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Group Practices (HLABAKAE), Hospital-Based & Medically Complex Pediatric Dentistry (HLABAGAE), Dental Assisting (EDAOAJAJ)

Keywords

• Dental education
• Dental residency programs
• Patient dental care
• Continuing dental education
• Dental hygiene programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Baltimore

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Academic Tuition: Revenue from dental degree programs (DDS, dental hygiene, postgraduate dental specialties) for both domestic and international students
2. Patient Care Services: Clinical services provided to patients including general dentistry, pediatric dentistry, orthodontics, periodontics, endodontics, prosthodontics, oral surgery, and special care. Fees typically lower than private practice
3. Continuing Education Programs: Professional development courses for dentists and dental hygienists including advanced programs for internationally-trained dentists, implantology continuum, and customized courses for state board directives
4. Dean's Faculty Volunteer Program: Alumni, community practitioners and retired dental professionals volunteer their time and expertise for research, service and teaching activities

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The University of Maryland School of Dentistry (UMSOD) is a public dental school that delivers dental education programs (DDS, dental hygiene, and postgraduate specialty residencies), provides comprehensive patient dental care through faculty-supervised pre-doctoral and post-doctoral clinics, and offers continuing education and advanced observership programs for practicing and internationally-trained dentists. It also conducts dental and oral health research through dedicated departments including AI Research and Biomaterials.

Product overview

The University of Maryland School of Dentistry (UMSOD) is a dental education institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of academic programs and clinical services. Its academic offerings include the Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) program, postgraduate specialty residency programs (AEGD, Endodontics, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Orthodontics, Pediatric Dentistry, Periodontics, Prosthodontics, and Dual Certificate programs), Dental Hygiene programs (BS and BSMS dual degree), and Advanced Programs for Internationally-Trained Dentists in all major specialties. UMSOD operates extensive clinical services including pre-doctoral general dentistry clinics, postdoctoral specialty clinics, urgent care, faculty practice, and specialized programs for special care/geriatric patients and HIV/AIDS patients (PLUS Clinic). Continuing education programs serve oral health professionals across the Mid-Atlantic region. The school also maintains a satellite clinic at Shady Grove in Montgomery County.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) Program Four-year professional degree program preparing students for dental licensure and practice, with clinical training at school facilities.
• Postgraduate Dental Residency Programs Advanced specialty training programs including AEGD, Endodontics, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Orthodontics, Pediatric Dentistry, Periodontics, Prosthodontics, Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, and Dual Certificate Perio-Pros.
• Dental Hygiene Program Bachelor of Science program and Clinical Dental Hygiene Leader Track (BSMS dual degree) for entry into the dental hygiene profession.
• Advanced Programs for Internationally-Trained Dentists Continuing education observership programs for internationally-educated dentists in specialties including AEGD, Endodontics, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Orthodontics, Pediatric Dentistry, Periodontics, Prosthodontics, and Special Care and Geriatrics.
• General Dentistry (Pre-Doctoral Clinics) Comprehensive dental care for adults (age 16 and over) provided by faculty-supervised dental students at fees typically lower than private practice.
• Advanced General Dentistry (Post-Doctoral Clinic) Post-doctoral clinic offering comprehensive dental care provided by faculty-supervised dentists receiving advanced training.
• Urgent Care Dentistry Emergency dental services for acute pain, swelling, and urgent dental needs for non-regular patients.
• Faculty Practice High-quality dental care provided by UMSOD faculty experts in all specialties except Pediatrics at community-comparable costs.
• Specialty Clinics Advanced specialty care including Endodontics, Periodontics, Prosthodontics, and Orthodontics (root canals, gum disease treatment, crowns/bridges/dentures, and orthodontic services).
• Special Care and Geriatric Services Dental care for patients with developmental or physical special needs and comprehensive services for frail older adults.
• PLUS Clinic Maryland's first dental clinic specifically serving patients with HIV and AIDS, directed by Dr. Valli Meeks.
• Shady Grove Oral Health Services Routine cleanings, fillings, restorations, root canals, and extractions at the Universities at Shady Grove location in Montgomery County.
• Continuing Education Program Lifelong learning programs for dentists and dental hygienists in Maryland and the Mid-Atlantic region, including CE courses, certifications, and the Implantology Continuum Course.

Quantifiable outcome

• 83 patients served per Mission of Mercy event with free dental care including extractions and fillings
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• University of Maryland School of NursingcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Collaboration during Mission of Mercy events where nursing students volunteer to provide medical screenings such as blood pressure checks for dental patients. Extends the scope of care beyond oral health to overall patient wellness.
• Coaching Salud HolisticaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Latina community health workers who provided social, medical, and mental health resources to underserved community members during Mission of Mercy events.
• Catholic Charities of WashingtoncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Partnership between UMSOD and Catholic Charities of Washington for Mission of Mercy (MOM) program providing free dental care to uninsured and underserved adults. The Shady Grove clinic hosts MOM events twice yearly (April and October), offering free extractions and fillings to adults 18 and older. Now in its third year.
• DrFirstcoreTechnology or IntegrationCollaboration to implement innovative electronic prescribing and communication application programs providing UMSOD practitioners with fast access to patient medical histories and capability to consult with peers through mobile devices. Part of digital solutions to combat opioid crisis.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• NYU College of Dentistry: Largest U.S. dental school with extensive DDS enrollment, broad specialty residency portfolio, and large faculty practice serving a diverse patient base. Direct peer across all major program categories.
• Harvard School of Dental Medicine: Private dental school embedded in a major academic medical center with DDS, specialty programs, and significant research operations. Direct peer in advanced dental education.
• University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine: Historic dental school (founded 1878) offering DDS, specialty residency, and international programs with strong clinical and research operations. Direct peer across academic, clinical, and continuing education lines.
• University of Michigan School of Dentistry: One of the top-ranked U.S. public dental schools offering DDS, dental hygiene, and advanced specialty programs with extensive research portfolio and large faculty practice. Direct peer in dental education, clinical services, and CE.
• UCSF School of Dentistry: Top-ranked public dental school with DDS, dental hygiene, specialty residencies, and international dentist programs. Comparable in academic scope and research intensity.
• University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine: Mid-Atlantic public dental school with DDS, dental hygiene, specialty residencies, and faculty practice, geographically adjacent and structurally comparable to UMSOD.
• Columbia University College of Dental Medicine: Private dental school in an urban academic medical center offering DDS, specialty residencies, and faculty practice with strong biomedical research. Direct peer in dental education and clinical specialty services.
• Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry: Urban public dental school serving a large patient base with DDS, specialty, and international dentist programs, comparable in mission and service population mix.
• University of North Carolina Adams School of Dentistry: Public dental school with strong research focus, DDS and dental hygiene programs, and advanced specialty training comparable in scale and mission to UMSOD.

Regional players

• University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry: Private Catholic dental school with DDS, dental hygiene, and specialty programs. Comparable academic portfolio, though outside UMSOD's Mid-Atlantic core geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/umdentistry
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC_92B3795slTCA1VCFs1Ncg/feed?view_as=public
• Facebookfacebook.com/umdentistry
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/university-of-maryland-baltimore-umb
• Instagraminstagram.com/umdentistry

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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