The Albuquerque Campus of Touro College of Dental Medicine, located at the Lovelace Biomedical Research Institute, specializes in advanced clinical training for the final years of the DDS program following foundational studies in New York. Opened in 2025, this 70,000-square-foot modern facility with over 100 dental units at Touro Dental Health ABQ emphasizes comprehensive patient care, specialty procedures, and biomedical research to combat New Mexico's severe dentist shortage (48.4 per 100,000 population). Students engage in full-scope clinical practice, internships with local hospitals, and research collaborations, gaining expertise in serving diverse, underserved communities amid Albuquerque's vibrant urban and natural surroundings.
The New York Campus of Touro College of Dental Medicine, situated on the scenic New York Medical College campus in Hawthorne, Westchester County, serves as the primary hub for the initial phases of the Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) program. This state-of-the-art facility integrates foundational biomedical sciences, preclinical dental simulation, and introductory clinical practice management. With a 116-seat simulation laboratory, two large auditoriums, a Health Sciences Library, and the expansive 115-chair Touro Dental Health clinic spanning the third floor, students gain comprehensive hands-on training. The campus fosters a close-knit community while providing access to NYMC's research labs, anatomy facilities, and community outreach programs, preparing students for advanced clinical rotations and residency opportunities in the Tri-State area.
