Dean's Annual Report 2022-23

Interim Dean Laura Tam

Welcome to the Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto

Just one student at the Faculty of Dentistry is all it takes to make a tremendous impact on the world - from developing oral health policies that affect millions in Canada and abroad, to developing the next-generation of dental materials or giving a smile back to a patient who has gone without.

Our vision is to improve human health by advancing dentistry through inspired leadership, innovation, and excellence in education, research and practice. Nestled In the heart of Toronto’s hospital alley, in partnership with Canada’s vibrant, innovative biomedical engineering and medical communities, the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Toronto consistently ranks among the top dentistry programs in Canada and internationally.

Nearly 300 people filled Toronto’s Isabel Bader Theatre on March 1 for the Faculty’s annual Dentantics show. It was a night featuring dancing, singing and acting from the many talented student performers.

Dentistry couple Jarlath Mc Donnell and Varsha Lal came from Ireland to U of T together to work on their graduate specialty degrees at the Faculty. 

As Canada's premier dental school, U of T Dentistry is a powerhouse of excellence, championing exemplary learning for students, inspiring innovations from researchers, and access to care for patients.