Baylor College of Dentistry (BCD) is dedicated to combining higher
education and research with community service. Almost two-thirds of all the dentists in the Dallas/Fort Worth area received their education at BCD, and more than one-third of all
dentists in Texas are graduates of the college. The college is in the midst of one of the most
exciting times in its proud history. The commitment of BCD faculty, staff and alumni has helped ensure the continuing quality and prestige of the college from its beginning in 1905 as
the private State Dental College, through its affiliation with Baylor University from 1918 to 1971, and throughout the next 25 years as an independent, private institution. In
September 1996, BCD became a member of The Texas A&M University System, and today is a component of The A&M System Health Science Center. Achievements:
Baylor College of Dentistry was named one of the top four dental institutions nationwide for periodontology, endodontics and geriatric dentistry by American Health Magazine. In 1997, through its Center for TeleHealth, BCD became the nation's first dental school to successfully demonstrate the use of telecommunications technology for dental medicine through a long-distance patient consultation between dentists at the BCD campus and 175 dental professionals convened in Orlando, Fla.
Each year, the college completes more than 103,500 patient care visits, 45 percent of which benefit low-income individuals. Of the care it provides, the college
donates $3.3 million in services to the community. The college produces the nation's only syndicated, weekly dental health news program, Dental Health Check.
Academic Programs:
BCD offers a four-year program leading to a doctor of dental surgery degree; a bachelor's degree in dental hygiene; several master's degree programs and a Ph.D. program in biomedical sciences; and post-doctoral degrees in the dental specialties. An M.D. program is offered in conjunction with Texas Tech University Health Science Center at Lubbock. Dental professionals from around the world have the opportunity to continue their education and access the latest dental technology through BCD's Department of Continuing Education.
Research Programs:
Although BCD is a nationally recognized center for oral health education as well as basic and clinical research, many of the college's scientific endeavors transcend dental medicine. Faculty members are opening new doors in a wide range of areas including laser technology, computer-aided dental restorations, dental material improvement, craniofacial deformity and salivary dysfunction treatment. Faculty also are conducting research that may impact the prevention and treatment of diseases such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, cancer and diabetes.
Location/Facilities:
BCD is centrally located in Dallas, one mile east of the downtown business district, adjacent to Baylor University Medical Center. Faculty also direct dental clinics at two local children's hospitals and provide oral health care services to the Parkland Health & Hospital System, the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Dallas, Baylor University Medical Center, and Denton State School.
For Admissions information, please contact:
Office of Admissions
Baylor College of Dentistry
3302 Gaston Avenue
Dallas, Texas 75246
Phone: (214) 828-8230
Fax: (214)874-4567
E-mail: admissions@tambcd.edu
For information on becoming a patient, please contact:
Clinical Services
Baylor College of Dentistry
3302 Gaston Avenue
Dallas, Texas 75246
General Clinic Inquiries: (214) 828-8440
Application to become a patient: (214) 828-8441
E-mail:
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