The Department of Oral and Craniofacial Sciences (DOCS) offers basic, translational, and clinical study programs in oral biology, biomedical research and health that span spatial scales from the molecular and cellular levels to the whole organism level. Studies include fundamental biological phenomena related to the development, structure, and function of the craniofacial region and the development of new therapies, biomaterials, and diagnostic tools for the treatment of diseases and disorders in the craniofacial area.<br><br>Oral and Craniofacial Sciences Academic Programs provides a stimulating and collegial environment to prepare motivated and qualified students for careers in academia, dental medicine, industry, and government. Student applicants to the School of Dental Medicine pre-doctoral program (First Professional DMD Program) will be invited for interviews on condition of good standing in the Department of Oral and Craniofacial Sciences and of satisfying the pre-doctoral program entrance requirements.<br><br>The Oral Biology major was renamed effective Spring 2021. Students currently enrolled in the program will be given the option to complete the program under the original major name or transfer to the new name. The last semester that students can be admitted under the original major is Spring 2021 and the last semester a student can graduate from the original major is Fall 2026.