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The Columbia University College of Dental Medicine, often abbreviated CDM, is one of fourteen graduate and professional schools of Columbia University. It is located at 630 West 168th Street in Manhattan, New York City. It is considered one of the leading dental schools in the U.S. and is highly regarded throughout the world.

The College of Dental Medicine has developed a mission possessing a "tripartite commitment: education, patient care and research." Each year, approximately 75 students graduate from the DDS program at the College of Dental Medicine at Columbia.

History
The Columbia University College of Dental Medicine was established in 1916 as the School of Dental and Oral Surgery, when the School became incorporated into Columbia University.

Education
Like more American dental schools, The College of Dental Medicine at Columbia offers the following academic programs:

DDS Program 4 year program leading to Doctor of Dental Surgery degree.

Graduate Dental Education •      Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD),  1 and 2-year programs •      General Practice Residency (GPR) •	Endodontics •	Orthodontics •	Periodontics •	Pediatric Dentistry •	Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery •	Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology

The orthodontic, periodontic and prosthodontic programs are available in both certificate and Master's degree tracts.

Program for Advanced Standing Students The program for students with advanced standing at Columbia enables graduates of foreign dental schools to gain the training needed to practice in the United States. Successful completion of the two and a half-year program allows dentists from overseas to take licensing exams in any state.

Dual-Degree Options The College of Dental Medicine provides unique opportunities for students able to participate in a second program at Columbia University. The five programs available include a DDS/MPH program in affiliation with the Mailman School of Public Health and a DDS/MBA program in affiliation with the Graduate School of Business.

Research
The College of Dental Medicine possesses a research facility, the Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine Laboratory.


 * Research Publications

Publications
The College of Dental Medicine produces a number of annual publications: •	Primus: annual alumni magazine of the College of Dental Medicine •	Primus Notes: bi-annual newsletter of the College of Dental Medicine •	Columbia Dental Review: annual clinical publication of Columbia University College of Dental Medicine •      Journal of the William Jarvie Society: the Journal of the Student Honor and Research Society of the College of Dental Medicine •	College of Dental Medicine Bulletin: describes the mission, curriculum and courses of study at the College of Dental Medicine

•	Dental Examiner: former publication of the Association of Dental Alumni, Columbia University College of Dental Medicine


 * Listing of College of Dental Medicine Publications

School facilities
The College of Dental Medicine is located on the campus of the Columbia University Medical Center/New York-Presbyterian Hospital.