Global leaders in dentistry

#2 in Australia 2020 ARWU Subject Rankings
#33 in the world 2018 QS Subject Rankings

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. Our premium educational offering is underpinnned by our connections to 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.

We're consistently ranked as one of Australia's top dental schools, where our students benefit from the opportunity to gain clinical experience in functioning dental hospitals, 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 and restorative and reconstructive dentistry.

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Teaching and research facilities

Dental simulation clinic at Sydney Dental Hospital

Sydney Dental Hospital, Surry Hills — Outside Sydney Dental Hospital in Surry Hills

Student practicing dental skills in the simulation clinic at Sydney Dental Hospital

Education facilities at Westmead Centre for Oral Health — Education facilities at the Westmead Centre for Oral Health

Outside the Westmead Centre for Oral Health

Clinical facilities at Westmead Centre for Oral Health — Clinical facilities at the Westmead Centre for Oral Health

Clinical facilities at Nepean Hospitals Oral Health Centre — Clinical facilities at the Nepean Hospital Oral Health Centre (Image source: Vic Lilli & Partners)

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

Academic staff

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

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Dental electives for external students

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.