Why You Belong at the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry
Here, learning starts immediately. From your first year, you'll begin developing clinical skills through hands-on experiences, building confidence and competence long before you begin treating patients. As you progress through the curriculum, your time in the clinic steadily increases, culminating in an immersive fourth-year experience focused almost entirely on patient care.
You'll also discover the power of service. Through opportunities built directly into the curriculum, including the Oklahoma Mission of Mercy, Kids' Day, and externships, you'll provide care where it's needed most while developing the skills and compassion that define exceptional healthcare providers.
Innovation is part of the experience. Students train using advanced digital technologies, including intraoral scanning and digital workflows that reflect the future of dentistry. Combined with modern facilities, dedicated faculty mentorship, and a patient base that allows you to focus on learning, not finding patients, you'll graduate prepared to enter practice with confidence.
Most importantly, you'll receive an exceptional education that delivers extraordinary value. At OU College of Dentistry, you'll gain the clinical experience, personal connections, and professional preparation necessary to thrive in your career while benefiting from one of the most affordable pathways to becoming a dentist. Because where you learn matters. And who you become matters even more.