What Distinguishes Our Program?
Hands On Learning. Real World Environment.

We're a patient- and student-centered dental school, balanced between the basic, clinical and behavioral science facets of dental care.

On the patient side, you'll be immersed in a model of education that mimics dental practice. By the end of your second year of school, you will have covered the realm of dentistry.

• You'll take fewer traditional courses
  
  
• You'll learn to become a competent clinician and diagnostician
  
  
• You'll use your skills to identify and manage your patients' oral health concerns
  
  
• You'll understand biological processes and how they relate to dental health

We Treat Your Education as a Practice

Because our curriculum is centered in the Catholic, Jesuit belief that the classroom is not the real world, you'll bring your skills to life as you work with actual patients. One-fourth of your academic career will be dedicated to treating patients at urban and rural clinical sites affiliated with Marquette University.

Beginning your freshman year, you'll do rounds with faculty once a week and participate in small group learning. Juniors and seniors also do once-a-semester formal presentations.

We've also integrated practice management into our curriculum. Professional dentists will teach you the business side of dentistry and how to be a good businessperson.

And, You're Not Alone

Every step you take in our four-year program will be guided by faculty and practicing professionals who uphold Marquette's vision: to train highly skilled oral health care practitioners to bring top quality dental care to urban and rural communities across the country - and around the world.