The Dental School of Kaohsiung Medical University was officially established on August 1, 1957, making it as the first private institution in Taiwan dedicated to the education and training of professional dentists. In 1985, the establishment of Taiwan's first master's program in dentistry marked an important step in advancing dental education in the country. This was followed by the launch of Taiwan's first doctoral program in dentistry in 1990, which further elevated the academic and professional standards within the dental field. These programs likely had a profound impact on dental research, training, and practice in Taiwan, contributing to the growth of the oral healthcare issue and the development of highly skilled dental professionals.

Educational Vision and Goals for undergraduate students can be summarized as the "I⁵"

Interesting Learning: Establishing a dynamic and engaging teaching model that includes Problem-Based Learning (PBL), Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE), 3D Virtual Reality (VR) teaching mode, and Artificial Intelligence (AI).

International Immersion Program: Offering English as a Medium of Instruction (EMI) and study abroad opportunities.

Integration: Fostering interdisciplinary studies in stomatology and integrating dental and medical fields.

Interlinkage: Strengthening connections between alumni, academic institutions, and dental associations.

Impact: Creating the social public welfare and influence

Educational Vision and Goals for graduate students follows the "I²"

Innovation: Promoting research, discovery, and innovation in dentistry, oral craniofacial basic sciences, applied sciences, and clinical medical sciences.

Influence: Expanding academic influence and recognition within national and international academic communities and relevant research groups.

As time and circumstances have evolved, our school has adapted to ensure its educations reflect cutting-edge technologies in the field of dentistry. We offer outstanding educational and practical programs that provide comprehensive training in dental and medical care for dental professionals. We are pleased to invite you to join dental school and pursue your study with us.