A Timeline of Our History
From the beginning, Touro College of Dental Medicine has been a pioneer in building a dental education program for the future. As the 66th dental school to open in the United States, the first new one to open in New York State in more than 50 years, and the first one in the U.S. under Jewish auspices, it has had an ambitious vision from the start – to graduate expertly trained, compassionate dentists, equipped to practice in the 21st century.
JUNE 12, 2012
A comprehensive proposal for the Touro College of Dental Medicine (TCDM) is presented to stakeholders at a special meeting of the Board of Trustees
APRIL 10, 2013
NYMC acquires an IBM research building at 19 Skyline Drive and makes plans to connect it to its main campus.
APRIL 1, 2014
TCDM applies for initial accreditation from the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA).
JUNE 1, 2014
Leadership is appointed, including Dr. Jay Goldsmith, Founding Dean.
AUG 11, 2015
The Commission on Dental Accreditation conducts its initial accreditation site visit, the first of three visits over four years.
JAN 7, 2016
TCDM receives its first applications from prospective students across the nation.
FEB 4, 2016
TCDM receives initial accreditation status from the Commission on Dental Accreditation.
MARCH 7, 2016
The NYS Department of Education conducts a site visit to TCDM.
APRIL 19, 2016
The New York State Board of Regents votes to allow TCDM to confer the DDS degree.
JUNE 7, 2016
Construction of academic learning spaces and administrative offices begins on the 4th floor of the Skyline building.
JULY 5, 2016
TCDM’s inaugural class arrives for orientation.
SEPT 28, 2016
A Grand Opening for TCDM, the newest dental school in the nation, is attended by the President of the ADA and other notable leaders.
JAN 1, 2017
Construction of Touro Dental Health, the college’s 109-chair dental training facility, commences.
JULY 1, 2017
Dr. Ronnie Myers is appointed Dean.
JAN 5, 2018
Initially staffed by faculty, Touro Dental Health officially opens to the public, providing unequaled dental resources in the region.
APRIL 15, 2018
The Class of 2020 receives a pass rate of 94.5% on the National Board Dental Examination Part 1, above the national average of 90%.
APRIL 24, 2018
The Commission on Dental Accreditation conducts its second accreditation site visit.
JUNE 3, 2018
TCDM holds its first White Coat Ceremony which symbolizes the students’ transition to clinical care.
JUNE 18, 2018
Touro Dental Health welcomes its first group of student dentists to deliver hands-on dental care.
DEC 10, 2018
TCDM announces its first student externship affiliation with the Westchester Institute for Human Development.
JULY 2, 2019
TCDM becomes a fully subscribed program with the arrival of its fourth class for orientation.
JULY 22, 2019
Touro Dental Health unveils a 6,800 square foot expansion of its clinical facilities, including 28 new dental chairs.
JAN 22, 2020
TCDM participates in its first successful residency match, resulting in 85 matched spots.
FEB 19, 2020
A groundbreaking ceremony is held for Touro Dental Health’s new 6-chair pediatric practice.
MAY 19, 2020
Due to the COVID-19 global pandemic, TCDM hosts its inaugural commencement for the Class of 2020 virtually.
SEPT 2020
Touro Dental Health Kids, a new 2,600 square-foot, family-friendly pediatric dental practice, opens to the public.
MARCH 2021
Touro College of Dental Medicine opens state-of-the-art Konikoff Digital Dental Studio.
AUG 2021
Touro College of Dental Medicine becomes Fully Accredited without Reporting Requirements from the Commission on Dental Accreditation.
FEB 2022
Touro receives approval to offer the Advanced Standing Program for dentists trained outside of the United States.
MAY 2022
TCDM celebrates its first school-wide Research Day.
AUG 2022
Touro University announces its partnership with Lovelace Research Institute in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
FEB 2023
Touro receives CODA approval for increased enrollment of 100 students per class and an additional clinical education training sight in Albuquerque, New Mexico. This means we double enrollment with the class of 2027 in fall 2023.
JULY 2023
TCDM opens the new state-of-the-art modern Konikoff Education Center which quickly becomes a hub for comprehensive learning, treatment planning, and practice management which combines small-group and large-group learning spaces.
SEP 2023
The Touro College of Dental Medicine receives approval for an advanced educational training program in Orthodontics.
SEP 2024
Touro Leadership joined dignitaries from Albuquerque and Lovelace Biomedical to officially break ground on TCDM's new campus, slated to open in spring 2025.
