Now Open!
Artistry/Dentistry: Passions of a Creative Mind
The manual dexterity and skill required to sculpt artificial teeth, veneers, retainers, and to envision and deliver transformative processes to patients necessitates a creative mind. In this exhibit, works by faculty, alumni, students, and staff from the U-M School of Dentistry illuminate the interconnection of dental specialties and the many ways the dental community express themselves through art.
Experience over 30 artworks from 21 different artists. From photography, to mixed media, to drum solos, this exhibit is not to be missed!
Six exhibit areas span the School of Dentistry’s 1st and 2nd floors. The building is open to U-M card holders through several access points. The general public can access the exhibit Monday- Friday by entering through the Clinic.
The special exhibit runs through 2024.
Now open!
Teeth Transformations: Modifications for Self-Expression
Explore the many ways people around the world and across the centuries modify their teeth for reasons beyond achieving a better bite. Teeth are altered to improve physical attractiveness, elevate social status, prove spiritual devoutness, and to conform with, or rebel against, cultural norms. How much importance do you place on the appearance of your teeth?
other current exhibits
Dental Hygiene: A Century of Progress
Learn how the dental hygiene profession developed over time and transformed public health over the last 100 years.
Inside the Dental Practice 1860-1940
Step back in time and see how dental offices and equipment evolved as technology advanced and revolutionized the profession.
archived exhibits
Students in front of the second University of Michigan dental building ca. 1885 (SMD0652.0017)
Student Reflections: A Retrospective of Dental Education
Discover engaging stories shared by U-M dental students about their experiences in this unique history of the nation's first public university based dental school.
Women Dentists: Changing the Face of Dentistry
Women currently make up nearly half of all dental students and 25% of practicing dentists. Before the 1970s, fewer than 3.3% of American dentists were women. Independent-minded women struggled to obtain degrees, establish practices, and be respected as professionals.
Tooth Fairy Magic
For hundreds of years, the imaginary Tooth Fairy has given children a way to celebrate a major milestone in their physical development. Explore the origins, worldly counterparts, and current trends related to this mythical character.