Temple University - Kornberg School of Dentistry

What Temple University - Kornberg School of Dentistry does

Temple University - Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry is the second-oldest dental school in the United States, founded in 1863 (originally as the Philadelphia Dental College) and operating today as a constituent school within the state-related Temple University system, classified as an R1 research institution of highest research activity. The school delivers dental education across a DMD predoctoral program, a postbaccalaureate pathway, an MS in Oral Health Sciences, eight postdoctoral specialty certificates (AEGD, Dental Public Health, Endodontics, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Orthodontics, Periodontics, Prosthodontics), an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery combined certificate/MD, and supporting internships/preceptorships. Clinical training and patient care run through 293 dental operatories across 16 in-house clinics — including general dentistry, pediatric, faculty practice, specialty, sedation, urgent/emergency care, and Cone Beam CT services — supported by a 117,000+ sq ft North Philadelphia footprint and a Digital Simulation Lab using enhanced-reality dental simulation.

Its research stack is organized into four specialized units — the Center for Dental Informatics and AI, the Center for Public Health and Behavioral Sciences Research, the Laboratory for Oral Health Translational Research, the Oral Microbiome Research Laboratory, and the Smart Biomaterials Research Laboratory — anchored by technologies such as cone-beam CT imaging, smart gels and biomaterials for dental infection, oral microbiome analysis, and sequential/AI modeling for periodontal disease prediction. Operationally, students perform close to 119,000 patient procedures per year and approximately 22,000 patients receive free or discounted dental care through school clinics and outreach partnerships.

Temple Kornberg generates revenue through a mix of academic tuition (varying by program), patient-care fees across its clinic network, federal and institutional grants (with FY2024 NIH funding ranking #24 of 49 dental schools), and alumni donations managed through the Office of Development and Alumni Affairs; as a public university constituent, it does not publish standalone financials. The go-to-market combines student recruitment (admissions, student ambassadors, digital/social channels), community outreach (Mission of Mercy in PA, Head Start, Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church, WIC programs), and direct-to-patient care at the Philadelphia campus and a planned Tamaqua, Pennsylvania clinic and education center.

Name

Temple University - Kornberg School of Dentistry

Legal name

Temple University - Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry

Website

https://dentistry.temple.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1863

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry is a public R1 dental school in Philadelphia, founded 1863, educating DMD and postdoctoral specialty students and providing affordable community dental care through 293 operatories across 16 clinics.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dental Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Offices of Dentists (62121)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Dental Schools (EDAHAGAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Comprehensive Family Dentistry (Multi-Disciplinary In-Office General Care) (HLABAAAE), Community & Public Health Dentistry Clinics (FQHC/School-Based/Nonprofit) (HLABAAAF), Pediatric Dentistry Group Practices (HLABAKAD)

Keywords

• Dental education programs
• Graduate dental training
• Dental patient care
• Dental specialty residencies
• Oral health research

Headquarters

HQ city

Philadelphia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Kornberg School of Dentistry operates a dental school that confers the Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree, post-baccalaureate pre-dental, certificate programs, Master's degrees, and advanced dental specialty residencies (Endodontics, Orthodontics, Periodontics, AEGD, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Pediatric Dentistry, Prosthodontics). It also delivers patient dental care through faculty-supervised student clinics and dedicated specialty clinics, and conducts research in oral health, biomaterials, and the oral microbiome.

Product overview

Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry is a comprehensive dental education institution offering a unified portfolio of academic programs and healthcare services. The core offerings include the DMD (Doctor of Dental Medicine) predoctoral program and postbaccalaureate preparatory programs, supplemented by eight postdoctoral certificate programs (Advanced Education General Dentistry, Dental Public Health, Endodontics, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Orthodontics, Periodontics, and Prosthodontics) and an Oral Health Sciences MS graduate degree. The institution provides direct patient care through 293 dental operatories across 16 clinics including General Dentistry Clinics, Children's Dental Clinic, Specialty Clinics, Faculty Dental Clinic, Sedation Center, and Cone Beam CT Services. Research infrastructure comprises four specialized laboratories/centers including the Center for Dental Informatics and AI, Center for Public Health and Behavioral Sciences Research, Laboratory for Oral Health Translational Research, Oral Microbiome Research Laboratory, and Smart Biomaterials Research Laboratory. A Digital Simulation Lab supports preclinical training with enhanced reality technologies. Continuing education courses serve practicing dental professionals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) Program Four-year professional dental degree program preparing students for licensure as dentists; for prospective dental students.
• Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Dental Program Pre-dental preparatory program for students seeking to strengthen their academic credentials before applying to dental school; for prospective dental school applicants.
• Graduate Specialty Residency Programs Advanced specialty training in Endodontics, Orthodontics, Periodontics, Prosthodontics, Pediatric Dentistry, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, and Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD); for licensed dentists seeking specialty certification.
• Master of Science in Oral Health Sciences Master's degree program in oral health sciences; for students seeking graduate-level oral health research or academic preparation.
• Continuing Dental Education Continuing education courses and certificates for practicing dentists and dental professionals to maintain licensure and update clinical skills.
• Patient Dental Care Services General and specialty dental care delivered through on-site teaching clinics and faculty practice, including orthodontics, periodontics, endodontics, prosthodontics, oral surgery, and pediatric dentistry; for Philadelphia-area patients, including underserved populations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 119,000 patient procedures performed annually by students
• +2 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Enon Tabernacle Baptist ChurchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to provide oral cancer screenings during their annual Men's Know Your Numbers event
• Mission of Mercy in PA (MOM-N-PA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual collaboration providing free dental services to underserved residents of Pennsylvania through MOM-N-PA program
• Head Start ProgramscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with daycare and Head Start centers in Philadelphia to provide oral health education to children, teachers and caregivers
• Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated hospital for oral and maxillofacial surgery training where faculty supervise or provide care in the operating room
• Temple University HospitalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated hospital for oral and maxillofacial surgery, emergency and trauma clinics
• Women, Infant and Children ProgramsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvide educational resources, oral health screenings and prevention tips at Philadelphia-area WIC programs

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Harvard School of Dental Medicine: Elite private dental school with strong research base and specialty training — comparable in academic structure but at a higher prestige and resource tier.
• University of California, Los Angeles School of Dentistry: Public R1 dental school with top NIH funding rank — comparable mission at larger scale, with broader geographic reach and a more research-intensive portfolio.

Direct peers

• New York University College of Dentistry: Largest U.S. dental school with extensive specialty programs and very high annual patient procedure volumes — comparable in mission to train large cohorts while serving diverse patient populations.
• University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine: Ivy League, Philadelphia-based dental school offering DMD and multiple postdoctoral specialty programs with significant NIH-funded research — the most direct local and academic competitor to Kornberg.
• Columbia University College of Dental Medicine: Private research university dental school with DMD, postdoctoral specialty certificates, and clinical care services — closely comparable in scope, accreditation profile, and academic reputation.
• University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine: Pennsylvania-based public R1 dental school offering DMD and specialty programs — a direct regional peer competing for the same applicant pool and patient base.
• University of Maryland School of Dentistry: The world's first dental college, public university dental school with deep specialty training and clinical services — directly comparable in heritage, mission, and structure.
• University of Michigan School of Dentistry: Top-ranked U.S. public dental school with strong NIH research funding and comprehensive specialty programs — a direct peer in the public R1 dental school category.
• Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine: Private university dental school with strong research output and full range of postdoctoral specialty programs — comparable academic and clinical footprint.
• Tufts University School of Dental Medicine: Private research dental school with comprehensive predoctoral and postdoctoral programs and an active patient care enterprise — comparable academic and clinical model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/TUDentistry
• Facebookfacebook.com/TempleDental
• Instagraminstagram.com/temple_dental
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kornbergdentistry

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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