Stony Brook University School of Dental Medicine, located on Long Island's North Shore, is part of Stony Brook University — a major SUNY (State University of New York) research institution. Founded in 1973, it is the only dental school on Long Island and the primary dental training institution for the region's large suburban and underserved populations, with a deliberately small DDS class of approximately 46 students per year. The school benefits from integration with Stony Brook University Hospital, providing access to hospital-based dental and oral medicine training. A commitment to research is embedded alongside clinical training.
What makes it different
Applications via ADEA AADSAS. Stony Brook University School of Dental Medicine is the only dental school on Long Island and a flagship SUNY institution, serving Long Island's large and diverse population. The school benefits from integration with Stony Brook University Hospital and Health Sciences complex, offering strong hospital dental and oral medicine training. New York State residents have a significant in-state advantage.
Course & teaching
Integrated curriculum. 4-year DDS curriculum. Stony Brook integrates research and clinical training across the program. Hospital dental rotations through Stony Brook University Hospital. Clinical training serves Long Island's diverse patient populations including large immigrant and underinsured communities in Suffolk County.
Research strengths
Stony Brook University School of Dental Medicine (DDS) has notable research strength in Oral biology, Craniofacial development, Periodontal immunology, Biomaterials, Oral oncology.
Interview
Stony Brook University School of Dental Medicine (DDS) interviews via Traditional one-on-one faculty interview. Invited applicants attend an interview day at Stony Brook University's Health Sciences campus on Long Island. The day includes a one-on-one faculty interview (30–45 minutes), a tour of the dental clinics and simulation facilities, and informal sessions with current DDS students. As part of Stony Brook University, a major SUNY research institution, interviewers may probe interest in dental research as well as clinical practice. New York State residents have a strong admissions advantage as the only SUNY dental school on Long Island.
Intake
Approximately 46 students per year.
At a glance
Founded in 1973, based in Stony Brook, NY. Programmes offered: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Orthodontics, Periodontics, General Dentistry, Oral Medicine.
