Marquette University School of Dentistry, which traces its origins to 1894 (founded as the Dental Department of the Milwaukee Medical College and affiliated with Marquette University in 1907), is a private Jesuit dental school located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and one of the premier dental schools in the Midwest. Marquette Dental is known for its comprehensive clinical training with high patient volume, strong emphasis on ethics and professionalism rooted in Jesuit values, and a large and loyal alumni network across the Upper Midwest. The school's urban Milwaukee location provides training with a diverse urban patient population.
What makes it different
Applications via ADEA AADSAS. Marquette's Jesuit identity — cura personalis, service to others, ethical leadership — is woven into the dental curriculum in distinctive ways. Milwaukee's urban diversity and significant oral health disparities in underserved communities provide rich clinical training. Strong Midwestern alumni network supports post-graduation placement.
Course & teaching
Traditional curriculum. 4-year DDS curriculum with comprehensive preclinical simulation in Years 1–2 and patient-based clinical training in Years 3–4. Marquette Dental's large on-campus clinic serves Milwaukee's diverse urban population. Community dental health rotations at Milwaukee-area community health centers. Ethics and professionalism curriculum integrates Jesuit values throughout.
Research strengths
Marquette University School of Dentistry (DDS) has notable research strength in Oral biology, Dental biomaterials, Craniofacial morphology, Periodontal immunology, Dental education.
Interview
Marquette University School of Dentistry (DDS) interviews via Traditional one-on-one or panel interview with faculty. Marquette University School of Dentistry conducts traditional faculty interviews at its Milwaukee campus, typically 30–45 minutes. The interview evaluates motivation for dentistry, manual dexterity awareness, dental experience, academic record, and alignment with Marquette's Jesuit values — service, ethics, and cura personalis (care of the whole person). Interviewers probe ADA ethical principles, oral-systemic health awareness, and commitment to community service in urban Milwaukee. The interview day includes clinic tours and interaction with current students.
Intake
Approximately 100 students per year (50 in-state, 50 out-of-state).
At a glance
Founded in 1894, based in Milwaukee, WI. Programmes offered: Orthodontics, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Periodontics, Prosthodontics, Pediatric Dentistry.
