New York City is getting its first new dental school in more than a century. Yeshiva University announced the launch of its College of Dental Medicine (YUCDM) in Herald Square, marking a major expansion of its health sciences programs.
Housed in a reimagined 10-story building at 34th Street and Broadway, the school combines historic architecture with state-of-the-art technology, including digital imaging, 3D printing, and advanced clinical training spaces. The facility is designed to support hands-on learning and collaboration for the next generation of dentists.
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The YUCDM, accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation and registered by the New York State Education Department, will enroll 150 students annually starting July 2026. The school offers an accelerated three-year Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) program, allowing students to enter the workforce sooner while maintaining rigorous academic and clinical standards.
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“Our College of Dental Medicine represents a defining moment for healthcare education in New York City and beyond,” said Rabbi Dr. Ari Berman, president of Yeshiva University. “We are educating dentists who will shape the future of their profession with skill, values, and a commitment to community service.”
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Central to the school is Yeshiva Dental Health, a 130-chair clinical facility that functions as both a teaching center and a source of affordable care. Students gain early, sustained exposure to real-world dental practice while serving hundreds of patients daily.
Dr. Edward Farkas, founding dean of YUCDM, emphasized the school’s innovative approach: “Our three-year curriculum, combined with cutting-edge facilities and a focus on patient care, will prepare students for leadership in dentistry well into the future.”
The new college complements Yeshiva University’s growing portfolio of health sciences programs, including occupational therapy, physician assistant studies, speech-language pathology, and a fast-track nursing program launched in 2024.
The initiative is supported by philanthropists Morris Bailey and Joseph L. Jerome, whose $15 million leadership gift helped fund the project. Dentistry remains a top career choice in the U.S., with the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projecting 8% growth and over 10,000 new positions by 2028.