Surgical & Hospital Dentistry

The Department of Surgical and Hospital Dentistry is comprised of seven areas of specialization: oral and maxillofacial surgery; oral and maxillofacial pathology; oral and maxillofacial radiology; sterilizer monitoring program; hospital dentistry; overseas dentistry and zoo dentistry.

It is also home to three training programs: oral and maxillofacial surgery; general practice dentistry and advanced education in general dentistry.

Molecular, Cellular & Craniofacial Biology

This department conducts fundamental and applied research on cellular and molecular aspects of embryonic development and acquired congenital malformations, as well as protein expression and trafficking. It is also home to the University of Louisville Birth Defects Center.

Diagnostic Sciences, Prosthodontics & Restorative Dentistry

The faculty in this department are committed to supporting the mission of the university and the school through teaching, research, service and patient care. Our primary mission is to provide high quality didactic, pre-clinical and clinical instruction that is contemporary and evidence-based.

Orthodontic, Pediatric & Geriatric Dentistry

Through research and clinical education programs in pediatric dentistry, orthodontics and geriatrics, this department strives to advance the understanding of the causes, mechanisms, treatment and prevention of malocclusions and other oral diseases as well as improve the oral health care of children, adolescents and adults in Kentucky.

Periodontics, Endodontics & Dental Hygiene

The Periodontics section is responsible for teaching DMD students and also conducts a specialty training program. The Endodontics section also is responsible for DMD teaching and a specialty training program. The Dental Hygiene section trains dental hygienists in a Bachelor’s degree program. The Oral Health and Systemic Disease research group is dedicated to basic science and translational research, primarily studying the local and oral effects of bacteria and their influence on systemic health.