Discover what sets the UMKC School of Dentistry apart as a world-class educational facility. Expect rigorous academics, methodical training and a commitment to building leaders that improve lives through oral health.<br><br>Our comprehensive Doctor of Dental Surgery program provides students with an academic foundation, hands-on clinical experience and confidence to achieve your long-term goals. Work begins in the classroom where preclinical and biomedical courses give students strong conceptual background to draw on. Expect your clinical experiences to start in year one. Our program takes a team approach to clinical patient care. Peers work together to solve complex patient problems. Faculty members supervise and guide the work.