LECOM Empowers You to Build a Fulfilling Career in Dental Medicine
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LECOM School of Dental Medicine
At LECOM, we believe dental education should be as dynamic and patient-centered as the profession itself. Our program blends the foundational science you need with immersive, real-world clinical training. We’re not just training dentists, we’re shaping the next generation of healthcare leaders.
You’ll learn through an innovative mix of traditional lectures and Problem-Based Learning (PBL), allowing you to take ownership of your education. In small, mentored groups, you’ll work through real case studies, fostering critical thinking, collaboration, and self-directed growth. This means you won’t just memorize procedures — you’ll understand why, when, and how to apply them in real patient care.
Plus, our focus on holistic, preventive care, rooted in osteopathic principles, prepares you to see your patients as a seasoned professional. You’ll graduate with the ability to treat your patients with excellence.
LECOM School of Dental Medicine Allows You to Have:
- Flexible career paths in general dentistry or 12 recognized specialties from orthodontics to oral surgery.Flexible career paths in general dentistry or 12 recognized specialties from orthodontics to oral surgery.
- The opportunity to serve diverse communities through public health and community-based clinics.
- Training that empowers you to open your own private practice or rise as a leader in academia, research, or healthcare policy.
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Dental Anesthesiology
Master pain management and sedation techniques, becoming an essential partner for complex procedures while ensuring optimal patient comfort and safety.
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Dental Public Health
Lead community health initiatives and policy development, using your expertise to improve oral health outcomes for entire populations and underserved communities.
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Endodontics
Specializing in root canal therapy and dental pulp treatment, providing patients with pain relief while preserving their natural teeth — a highly sought-after and lucrative specialty.
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Oral Medicine
Bridge dentistry and medicine by managing medically complex patients, positioning yourself as a vital healthcare team member for comprehensive patient care.
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Orofacial Pain
Address chronic pain conditions affecting the jaw and face, providing relief to patients when others cannot, establishing yourself as a specialized problem-solver.
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Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
Become the diagnostic expert who identifies and treats diseases of the mouth, jaw, and facial structures, playing a crucial role in the early detection of serious conditions.
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Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology
Command advanced imaging technologies to provide precise diagnoses, becoming an indispensable consultant for complex cases requiring detailed analysis.
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Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Perform life-changing procedures from dental implants to reconstructive surgery, combining surgical precision with artistic vision to restore function and confidence.
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Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
Transform smiles and lives through tooth movement and facial growth guidance, enjoying one of dentistry’s most rewarding and well-compensated specialties.
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Pediatric Dentistry
Shape the future of oral health by specializing in children’s dental care, building lifelong relationships with families while ensuring healthy development.
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Periodontics
Focus on gum disease treatment and dental implant placement, addressing one of the most common oral health issues while commanding premium fees.
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Prosthodontics
Master the art of dental restoration and replacement, creating beautiful, functional smiles that dramatically improve patients’ quality of life and self-confidence.
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Why Choose a Career in Dental Medicine
A career in dental medicine offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on both individual patients and the broader community. Dentists play a vital role in diagnosing and treating a wide range of oral health issues, often serving as the first line of defence in detecting broader health concerns. With access to advanced technologies and innovative procedures, dental professionals continually refine their skills and enjoy the unique satisfaction that comes from restoring confidence and improving quality of life.
In addition, dentistry provides substantial career flexibility and impressive earning potential, consistently ranking among the top healthcare professions for work-life balance and income. Whether choosing private practice, research, teaching, or community service, dentists benefit from a respected, dynamic career that blends science, artistry, and personal fulfillment.
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Learn More About LECOM The Nation’s Largest Medical College
The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) is the nation’s largest medical college and is the only Academic Health Center in the osteopathic profession.
Physicians and administrators at the Millcreek Community Hospital saw the growing demand for more physicians and opened LECOM in 1992. With the college and the hospital as the core of a highly innovative medical education system based in Erie, Pa., LECOM has strived to add to the quality of life of our neighbors by bringing total health care to the community.
The College brought a new concept in medical fitness and wellness to Erie, built a network of physician offices, and is the core of the nation’s only osteopathic academic health center, LECOM Health, a highly innovative, multifaceted health care and education system.
LECOM offers innovative and affordable education in osteopathic medicine, pharmacy, and dental medicine. From campuses in Erie and Greensburg, Pa, Bradenton, Fla., and Elmira, NY, LECOM provides student-centered pathways to prepare the next generation of healthcare professionals.
Get more InformationBuilding a Rewarding Career in Dentistry is Now Within Your Reach
LECOM School of Dental Medicine empowers future dentists to achieve clinical excellence without an overwhelming financial burden, thanks to its commitment to affordable tuition and fees. Students gain invaluable, hands-on clinical experience from their first year, treating real patients in on-campus clinics and, as seniors, dedicating a full year to serving underserved communities in DeFuniak Springs, FL, or Erie,PA.
Our immersive training ensures graduates are not only skilled and practice-ready, but also equipped to make a real difference where quality dental care is needed most.
Get more InformationLECOM School of Dental Medicine Offers Innovative, Community-based Pathway
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LECOM dental students will begin with a Problem-Based Learning curriculum that is patient-centered.
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The courses emphasize self-directed study with a team approach through mentored case studies.
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Students are introduced to clinical care during their first year.
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By year three, students are caring for patients in the Bradenton Group Practice office.
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Year four takes the students to community-based dental offices in Erie, Pennsylvania, and DeFuniak Springs, Florida.