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UNE's expansive, holistic vision of a healthier world goes beyond physical well-being. It encompasses emotional and intellectual fulfillment — as well as economic opportunity — for individuals, prosperous and supportive communities, and cooperative environmental stewardship across the globe.
Bringing that vision to life requires the deep involvement of all of our programs, often working in cross-disciplinary combinations. UNE offers more than 40 bachelor’s degrees and 30-plus graduate, professional, and doctoral degrees in needed fields, including the natural and social sciences, the humanities and the arts, business, and health.
Maine's Largest Provider of Health Professionals
ABOUT UNE
Benefit from state-of-the-art dental facilities that offer hands-on experience with advanced dental technology, realistic patient simulations, and fully equipped clinics—preparing you to handle complex clinical challenges with confidence.
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In our group practice model, you'll collaborate with peers, building leadership skills as you gain comprehensive experience in patient care across all stages of treatment.
Mentorship & Vertical Integration
UNE’s Doctor of Dental Medicine (D.M.D.) program prepares future dental professionals with advanced clinical skills, hands-on training, and a commitment to serving underserved communities. Through a cutting-edge curriculum and dedicated faculty mentorship, you’ll gain the expertise needed to excel in modern dentistry.
Our community-based education model blends service learning and public health coursework with extensive real-world clinical experience. Within our group practice model, you’ll collaborate with peers at various stages of training, developing leadership skills while delivering high-quality care. In your fourth year, you’ll complete rotations across Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont, practicing general dentistry under expert supervision. By graduation, you’ll be well-prepared to manage a successful dental practice, equipped with the knowledge and experience to thrive in the field.
Hear From D.M.D. Students
Hear from D.M.D. students about their hands-on experience and the education UNE provides
Hands-On Training. Community Impact. Future-Ready Dentistry.
Career Support & Mentorship
With small class sizes, personalized faculty attention, and a close-knit community, UNE’s DMD program gives you the guidance and resources you need to succeed academically and professionally.
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IPE is the hallmark of UNE’s approach to health professions education. Collaborate with a variety of students from related programs for research, clinical immersions, and simulations.
Interprofessional Education (IPE)
98.4% INBDE Pass Rate
As of September 2024, UNE's INBDE pass rate is nearly 100%, making it among the top scores given the national average of around 80%.
Oral Health Center Care
Start mastering the critical skills needed for advanced dental practice. In your first weeks, you’ll begin working in our simulation center to refine your hand skills with your own set of instruments.
Refine Your Hand Skills Early
Treat Real Patients Early
Begin working with patients in our Oral Health Center early in your training, gaining invaluable experience while serving a diverse community of more than 17,000 patients annually.
Starting in the first semester of your second year, you’ll gain invaluable hands-on experience working alongside fellow “dental associates” in UNE’s Oral Health Center. Under the guidance of experienced faculty mentors, you’ll refine your skills while managing patient cases and providing high-quality oral health care to Maine communities. With no fellows or residents, you’ll take on full responsibility for patient care, handling a wide variety of cases, from routine check-ups to more complex treatments. This model ensures you develop the confidence and clinical skills needed to succeed in your dental career.
Group Practice Model: Clinical Expertise with Mentorship
Externship Experience: Developing Skills and Impacting Communities
In your fourth year, you’ll complete a 12-week externship at a community site in Maine, Northern New England, or Massachusetts, with a focus on serving underserved populations. This unique opportunity allows you to apply your clinical skills in a real-world environment while expanding your professional network and making a meaningful impact on the community.
