Global leaders in dentistry

#33 in the world 2018 QS Subject Rankings

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The University of Sydney School of Dentistry

Australia's first dental school

For more than 100 years, we have provided education and training in dentistry and oral health, creating exceptional graduates, conducting research with a real world impact and offering continuing education.

About Sydney Dental School

Our school is based around integrated research, teaching and clinical practice. We have connections not only with Sydney Dental Hospital, Nepean Hospital and the Westmead Centre for Oral Health, but also with other local health district dental hospitals in remote, regional and rural NSW such as Ballina, Broken Hill, Dubbo, Orange and Armidale.

Teaching in functioning dental hospitals allows students the opportunity to meet patients, learn from diverse real world oral health issues, interact with dental and medical professionals, and develop an understanding of current healthcare issues.

Our simulation clinics based at Sydney Dental Hospital and the Westmead Centre for Oral Health also help students develop their confidence and skills to perform new procedures in a safe environment.

Our disciplines

Our teaching, clinical activities and research are structured into six disciplines:

oral biosciences
oral health
oral surgery, medicine and diagnostics

orthodontic and paediatric dentistry
population oral health
restorative and reconstructive dentistry.

Locations and facilities

Based throughout NSW and with partners and affiliates around the globe, our facilities support a wide network of medicine and health students, teachers, clinicians and researchers across a range of disciplines.

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Community engagement

Explore our range of programs supporting local communities. With a focus on providing healthcare and improving health outcomes, we are committed to supporting initiatives globally and locally.

Our community

As part of the wider Faculty of Medicine and Health community, our school community is engaged, socially conscious, and always seeking new ways to learn by sharing best practice. This helps us continue to offer education of the highest calibre and conduct leading research, which translates to real world impact.

Through our professional associations, our teachers, researchers, students and alumni are part of an inspiring, welcoming community of dental professionals with access to resources, real world advice and a large professional support network throughout their career. Our professional associations include:

Our people

Leadership

Professor Heiko Spallek
Head of School and Dean

Emma Dupal
School Manager

Associate Professor Ky-Anh Nguyen
Student Life Academic Leader

Dr Delyse Leadbetter
Academic Lead (Learning and Teaching)

Tracey McClure
Manager, Education and Research Support

Academic staff

For enquiries, please contact dentistry.hosdean@sydney.edu.au

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Dental electives for external students wishing to spend time at the University of Sydney School of Dentistry:
Please note that the Sydney Dental School is currently reviewing its process for hosting external students for elective studies. The school will not be accepting application from students seeking elective opportunities until further notice. Students seeking to engage in research activities at the school are advised to contact researchers they are interested in engaging with at first instance to inquire about research opportunities that might be available.