Standing at the forefront of educating and preparing our students to excel as dental professionals.
Welcome to the Department of Restorative Sciences at the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry. Our department is dedicated to excellence in education, patient care, scholarship, and service, and we are proud to play a vital role in preparing future dental professionals to restore oral health, function, and confidence for the patients they serve.
The Department of Restorative Sciences is home to the divisions of Comprehensive Care, Dental Biomaterials, Endodontics, Operative Dentistry, and Prosthodontics, as well as the Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) Residency Program. Together, these programs provide students and residents with a strong foundation in the science, artistry, and clinical skills required to deliver exceptional patient care in an evolving healthcare environment.
Zachary Dacus DDS Department Chair
PROGRAM DIRECTOR Dr. Mary Hamburg
DIVISION HEAD Dr. Troy Schmitz
DIVISION HEAD Dr. Fernando Luis Esteban Florez
DIVISION HEAD Dr. David Shadid
DIVISION HEAD Dr. Zachary Dacus
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