School of Dentistry
We teach health caring.
When a dental student arrives at the Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry, they have accepted the challenge to:
- Gather, question and collaborate
- Partner and ponder with other scholars, across disciplines
- Address the oral health needs of the surrounding community
- Impact the world beyond Meharry’s borders
Students may arrive here ready to receive a quality dental education, but they will leave here ready to serve as oral health care professionals dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, and service with a promise to pursue global health equity for all.
Why Meharry School of Dentistry
We remain at the forefront in this quest for quality and meaningful healthcare delivery to all persons, regardless of race, creed, national origin, gender, and other circumstances of personal identity. By selecting a distinct body of students who individually demonstrate a commitment to service, possess cultural understanding, indicate the ability to successfully complete the rigorous curriculum, conduct research, and serve underserved populations in the Meharry tradition, the School of Dentistry plays a vital role in meeting the oral health care needs of everyone.
Explore Our Programs
Our graduates have received international recognition for their achievements, performance, and service, blazing trails with innovative ideas and compassionate hearts. Take the first step in joining their ranks by exploring our programs.
Dental Residency Programs
Meharry offers the following dental residency programs.
- General Practice
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Pediatric Dentistry
Expanded Function Dental Assistant
The Expanded Function Dental Assistant program is a three-week, continuing educational course.
Important Dates
A Leader in Oral Healthcare
Kevin Dancy, DDS
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Patient care services
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SOD News
Meharry Students to plant 85 trees across campus beginning in front of the School of Dentistry Nashville, Tenn. (Dec. 2, 2025) – Meharry Medical College Physician Assistant Sciences Program in partnership with Cumberland River Compact, held its groundbreaking tree planting ceremony today announcing its plans to plant 85 trees across the campus. The effort is part of the program’s Climate PA-Ct initiative to enhance Meharry’s green infrastructure and to de-pave a portion of campus to create healthier green spaces at Meharry and in the community. “Increasing tree canopy improves health outcomes, not only for the environment, but for the […]
Nashville, TN — Meharry Medical College announced today that the School of Applied Computational Sciences has received a $1 million grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) to strengthen medical education and the nation’s health care system. This investment is part of RWJF’s $7.5 million commitment to Historically Black College and University (HBCU) medical schools, recognizing their leadership and innovation as essential to building a health care system that works for all communities. This grant will enable Meharry to advance its leadership in pioneering tech-enabled equity through computational sciences. Through its new initiative, Advanced Reality for Health Equity and Education, […]
There is ongoing uncertainty about our country’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which provides critical food assistance to 41 million Americans – 700,000 of these Americans live in Tennessee. Many in our community may be at risk of experiencing food insecurity as the government shutdown lingers. HOW TO HELP We urge you to help in any way you can, as food insecurity on a national scale means it is happening in your backyard. Whether you can donate food, your time, or finances, please look out for your neighbors. GET HELP At Meharry, we remain committed to keeping our community safe […]