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University of Minnesota School of Dentistry

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities★ 4.8 (1366 reviews)

Malcolm Moos, Health Sciences Tower, 515 Delaware St SE, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55455

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The state's only dental school and the only dental school in the northern tier between Wisconsin and the Pacific Northwest. Provides comprehensive dental education including DDS, dental therapy, dental hygiene, and specialty programs, along with patient care through clinical operatories and 24 community outreach sites.

Details

Phone: (612) 625-2495

Website: http://www.dentistry.umn.edu/

Insurance: Student Health Benefit PlanGraduate Assistant Health PlanMost private insurance plansMedical AssistanceMinnesota Care

Technology: cone beam CTOrofacial MRI

Services

Endodontics

  • Endodontics — Root canal therapy and endodontic specialty treatment

General

  • General Dentistry — Comprehensive general dental care provided by students and faculty
  • Hospital and Special Care Dentistry — Dental care for patients with special medical needs
  • Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology — Diagnosis of oral and maxillofacial diseases
  • Oral Health Services for Older Adults — Specialized dental care for geriatric patients
  • Oral Medicine — Diagnosis and management of oral diseases and conditions
  • TMD and Orofacial Pain — Treatment of temporomandibular disorder and orofacial pain

Oral Surgery

  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery — Surgical treatment of oral and maxillofacial conditions

Orthodontics

  • Orthodontics — Straightening teeth and bite correction

Pediatric

  • Pediatric Dentistry — Dental care for children and adults with special health care needs

Periodontics

  • Periodontics — Treatment of gum disease and tooth-supporting tissues

Preventive

  • Dental Hygiene Services — Preventive care and dental hygiene services
  • Dental Public Health — Public health and dental education programs
  • Preventive Dentistry — Prevention-focused dental care

Prosthodontics

  • Prosthodontics — Replacement of missing teeth and prosthodontic rehabilitation

Restorative

  • Operative Dentistry — Dental fillings and operative restoration

Team

Keith A. Mays (DDS, MS, PhD), Dean
Leads the school in its mission, vision and core values
Rachel Uppgaard (DDS), Oral Surgeon
Tenure-track associate professor of oral and maxillofacial surgery, leads volunteer clinics
Massimo Costalonga (DMD, PhD), Faculty
2025 Century Club Professor of the Year
Robert Nadeau (DDS, MS, FACS), Oral Surgeon
Director of Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, effective March 1, 2026
University of Minnesota Dental Clinics, Dentist
University of Minnesota Physicians Pediatric Dental Clinic, Dentist
University of Minnesota Physicians Dental Clinic, Dentist
University of Minnesota Faculty Dental Clinic, Dentist
James Swift (DDS), Dentist
Paul S. Olin (DDS), Dentist
UMN University of Minnesota Oral and Facial Surgery Clinic, Dentist
TMD, Orofacial Pain and Dental Sleep Medicine Clinic, Dentist
University of Minnesota Orthodontic Clinic, Dentist
UMN University of Minnesota Special Healthcare Needs Clinic, Dentist
Arpit Nirkhiwale, Dentist
UMN University of Minnesota Graduate Endodontic Clinic, Dentist
Wook J. Seong (DDS), Dentist

What patients say

Vibe: professional

Overwhelmingly positive experience at a university dental school with exceptional staff professionalism, gentle pain management, and strong anxiety support. Students and faculty receive consistent praise for collaboration and expertise. One notable negative review regarding extended implant timelines and staffing constraints for complex cases, but 15 of 16 reviews are 5-star ratings reflecting strong overall satisfaction with clinical quality and care experience.

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