School of Dentistry

We teach health caring.

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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

Dr. Dancy is a proud Meharrian graduating from the college in the Class of 1998.  Today he is a leading restorative and cosmetic dentist in Atlanta, Georgia.    “Meharry afforded me the opportunity to learn the craft of dentistry from people who looked like me. I wake up every day loving what I do. In my career, I’ve learned the business of being a clinician who puts patients first—and I train others to do the same.”

Kevin Dancy, DDS

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Patient care services

Learn about our quality, compassionate, and professional dental services.

SOD News

A Legacy of Service: Jewet Stefanos Begins Her Meharry Journey

Written By: Dionne Lucas, Director of Donor Communications When Jewet Stefanos receives her first white coat at Meharry Medical College, she will begin a journey shaped by family legacy and a commitment to service. Stefanos grew up moving frequently because of her father’s career in the U.S. Navy. Born in […]

HCOP graduates turn oral health lessons into a foundation for the future

Before receiving their certificates, 23 high school students took the stage to share their research on oral health and explain how they could use that knowledge to improve the health of their communities. Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry celebrated the 2026 Health Careers Opportunity Program Pre-Matriculation Academy graduating class […]

Meharry Graduates Largest Class in School’s History During Sesquicentennial Commencement

Representing the institution’s five schools, more than 500 students became alumni dedicated to strengthening and improving the health care space. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (May 18, 2026) — More than 500 student physicians, dentists, researchers and other health care professionals from Meharry Medical College crossed the stage at the Grand Ole Opry […]