Yeshiva University to Open New Dental School in NYC

First new dental school in New York City since 1916 to launch in July with 150 students

Mar. 29, 2026 at 3:58pm

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Yeshiva University will open its new College of Dental Medicine (YUCDM) in July, launching the first dental school to open in New York City in 110 years. The three-year program will open with 150 students in its inaugural class and award students with a Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) degree.

Why it matters

The new dental school is expected to help address a growing demand for dentists in the region, as many current dentists are nearing retirement age. The school will also include a dental clinic that will serve hundreds of patients daily while giving students clinical training.

The details

The YUCDM program will span an accelerated three years rather than the standard four, and will be based at YU's new Katz School of Science and Health's campus in Herald Square in Midtown Manhattan. The school received accreditation from the Commission on Dental Accreditation and will include technology such as a 3D printing lab for implant dentistry and digital dentistry simulation training.

  • Yeshiva University announced the new dental school program in 2024.
  • The YUCDM program will open in July 2026.

The players

Edward Farkas

The founding Dean of the Yeshiva University College of Dental Medicine. Farkas previously served as vice dean of Touro's dental school since before its opening in 2016.

Rabbi Dr. Ari Berman

The President of Yeshiva University, who said the new dental school marks 'a defining moment for healthcare education in New York City and beyond.'

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What they’re saying

“We think there's room for another couple of dental schools. There was a time in the '60s when they were closing dental schools. We think of ourselves as replacing some of those schools.”

— Edward Farkas, Founding Dean, Yeshiva University College of Dental Medicine

“The launch of Yeshiva University's College of Dental Medicine marks a defining moment for healthcare education in New York City and beyond. By establishing the city's first new dental school in more than a century, we are advancing a bold vision of clinical excellence, innovation and leadership—educating dentists who will shape the future of their profession with skill, values and a deep sense of responsibility to the communities they serve.”

— Rabbi Dr. Ari Berman, President, Yeshiva University

What’s next

The new YUCDM program is expected to welcome its first class of 150 students in July 2026.

The takeaway

The opening of Yeshiva University's new College of Dental Medicine represents a significant milestone for dental education in New York City, as it marks the first new dental school to launch in the city in over a century. The accelerated three-year program aims to help address a growing demand for dentists in the region.