The School of Dentistry 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 Meharry Medical College

Meharry Medical College

Meharry Medical College, located in Nashville, Tennessee, United States, is a graduate and professional institution affiliated with the United Methodist Church whose mission is to educate healthcare professionals and scientists. Founded in 1876 as the Medical Department of Central Tennessee...

 located in the United States city of Nashville

Nashville, Tennessee

Nashville is the capital of the U.S. state of Tennessee and the county seat of Davidson County. It is located on the Cumberland River in Davidson County, in the north-central part of the state. The city is a center for the health care, publishing, banking and transportation industries, and is home...

. The school is one of the dental schools in the state of Tennessee

Tennessee

Tennessee is a U.S. state located in the Southeastern United States. It has a population of 6,346,105, making it the nation's 17th-largest state by population, and covers , making it the 36th-largest by total land area...

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History

Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry is a part of Meharry Medical College. The school was established in 1886.

Academics

Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry awards following degrees:

• Doctor of Dental Surgery

Departments

Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry includes the following departments:

• Department of Academic Affairs
• Department of Business Affairs
• Department of Clinical Affairs
• Department of Student Affairs