Yeshiva University has announced the launch of a new College of Dental Medicine in Herald Square, marking the first new dental school in New York City in more than a century.
The school will be located in a renovated 10-story historic building at Herald Square, placing it at the center of Manhattan’s academic and medical hub. It will feature advanced technologies, including digital imaging and 3D printing, to support modern dental training.
The College of Dental Medicine, accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation and registered with the New York State Education Department, plans to enroll 150 students annually starting in July 2026. Students will complete an accelerated three-year Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) program, a model offered by only a limited number of institutions nationwide.
University officials said the condensed program aims to reduce tuition costs and allow graduates to enter the workforce sooner without compromising academic or clinical rigor.
A key component of the initiative is Yeshiva Dental Health, a 130-chair dental clinic that will serve as both a teaching facility and a provider of affordable care. The clinic is expected to treat hundreds of patients daily while giving students early, hands-on clinical experience.
University President Ari Berman described the launch as a major step forward for healthcare education, emphasizing a focus on clinical excellence, innovation and community service.
The project is part of Yeshiva University’s broader expansion in health sciences, which includes programs in occupational therapy, physician assistant studies, speech-language pathology and nursing.
The development is supported in part by a $15 million donation from philanthropists Morris Bailey and Joseph L. Jerome of JEMB Realty Corporation.
Demand for dental professionals remains strong. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the field is projected to grow 8% by 2028, with more than 10,000 new jobs expected.