About Us
For over 100 years, the University of Alberta has been a leader in oral health-care education. We have fostered generations of professionals through unparalleled education and appropriate facilities supported by researchers, professionals, and academics.
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School at a Glance
Mission
Improving the health of the people of Alberta and beyond through leadership in oral/maxillofacial health care, education, research/scholarship and providing service that is responsive to social need.
400+
full-time students
1,800+
continuing education students
5,500+
alumni from undergrad programs
366
Staff + faculty
19
full-time programs
14
continuing education topic areas
3
research clusters
125+
peer-reviewed publications
from July 2023-June 2024
Community initiatives
The school has a long history of community outreach initiatives. They provide invaluable experiential learning for students while ensuring programs are informed by the needs of the communities we serve. See the initiatives »
Our history
Take a look at how the school's history has evolved over the decades. Oral health education was first instituted at the University of Alberta in 1917 under the Faculty of Medicine. See our timeline »
Locations
The Mike Petryk School of Dentistry locations are spread across Alberta. We have three main locations on the U of A north campus.
Facilities
The school houses world-class facilities that empower discovery and clinical education. The school’s infrastructure includes over 60 simulators, 140 operatories, a research centre, and laboratories that help learners build skills and confidence in safe, immersive settings that align with real-world experiences. Discover our facilities »
Dianne and Irving Kipnes Health Research Institute
The Kipnes Institute is home to a community of scholars from across the health science faculties working to improve health outcomes for all Canadians.
Our location: 5th & 1st floors
What: Administration, simulation lab, touchdown spaces, and classrooms
Katz Group Centre for Pharmacy and Health Research
This seven-storey research and teaching facility includes researchers from across the U of A who lead in innovation and research.
Our location: 7th floor
What: Research facilities, labs, and a wet lab
Kaye Edmonton Clinic
Kaye is a facility that combines multiple clinical services and specialists into one building. The school uses the top floor of the building.
Our location: 8th floor
What: Oral Health Clinic, sterilization, materials management, prosthodontics labs, patient areas, and offices
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