The College of Dental Medicine is a dental school

Dental school

A dental school is a tertiary educational institution—or part of such an institution—that teaches dentistry. Upon successful completion, the graduate receives a degree in Dentistry, which, depending upon the jurisdiction, might be a bachelor's degree, master's degree, a professional degree, or a...

 within the Medical University of South Carolina

Medical University of South Carolina

The Medical University of South Carolina opened in Charleston, South Carolina in 1824 as a small private college for the training of physicians. It is one of the oldest continually operating school of medicine in the United States and the oldest in the Deep South...

 located in the United States city of Charleston

Charleston, South Carolina

Charleston is the second largest city in the U.S. state of South Carolina. It was made the county seat of Charleston County in 1901 when Charleston County was founded. The city's original name was Charles Towne in 1670, and it moved to its present location from a location on the west bank of the...

. The school is the only dental school in the state of South Carolina

South Carolina

South Carolina is a state in the Deep South of the United States that borders Georgia to the south, North Carolina to the north, and the Atlantic Ocean to the east. Originally part of the Province of Carolina, the Province of South Carolina was one of the 13 colonies that declared independence...

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History

Medical University of South Carolina College of Dental Medicine is a part of Medical University of South Carolina. The school was established in 1853.

Academics

Medical University of South Carolina College of Dental Medicine awards following degrees:

• Doctor of Dental Medicine

Departments

Medical University of South Carolina College of Dental Medicine includes the following departments:

• Department of Craniofacial Biology
• Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
• Department of Oral Rehabilitation
• Department of Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics
• Department of Stomatology

Accreditation

Medical University of South Carolina College of Dental Medicine is currently accredited by ADA.