Roseman University Achieves Major Leap in 2025 Global Dentistry Rankings

December 15, 2025 By Jason Roth

Roseman University of Health Sciences has reached an impressive milestone in the newly released 2025 ScholarGPS global rankings, demonstrating the university’s expanding influence in dental research and education.

Significant Progress Across Multiple Categories

The latest rankings reveal substantial advancement for Roseman across several key areas. Most notably, the university climbed to No. 28 globally in dentistry, up from No. 48 in 2024—a remarkable jump of 20 positions in just one year. This progress reflects Roseman’s ongoing commitment to evidence-based dentistry and impactful research that improves oral health outcomes in Nevada, Utah, and beyond.

Within the United States, Roseman’s ascent has been equally impressive. The university now ranks No. 3 in dentistry nationally, rising from No. 8 last year. This places Roseman just behind the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Michigan, positioning it among the nation’s elite dental research institutions.

Additionally, Roseman achieved a No. 5 ranking in oral cancer research, highlighting the university’s specialized expertise in this critical area of dental medicine.

Recognition of Research Excellence

“These rankings demonstrate Roseman University’s growing visibility and influence in dental research,” said Jeffery Talbot, PhD, vice president for research. “As we continue to strengthen our academic and scholarly contributions, this recognition reinforces our position as a leader in dental sciences and health education.”

The improvements reflect significant strides in research productivity, scholarly impact, and academic excellence—core pillars of Roseman’s educational mission.

Individual Faculty Achievement

The success extends to individual faculty members as well. Dr. Shankargouda Patil, director of translational science and digital health innovation and professor at Roseman University College of Dental Medicine, earned impressive individual rankings across multiple dental categories:

  • No. 8 in dentistry
  • No. 2 in oral and maxillofacial surgery
  • No. 2 in oral cancer
  • No. 23 in squamous cell carcinoma

Dr. Patil’s credentials include BDS, MDS, PhD, FRCPath (UK), FDS RCPS (Glasg), FICD, and FPFA designations, reflecting his extensive expertise and international recognition in the field.

About ScholarGPS Rankings

ScholarGPS provides comprehensive global rankings of scholars, institutions, and academic programs using fully quantitative, objective measures. The California-based company employs artificial intelligence, machine learning, data mining, and advanced data science methodologies to analyze more than 200 million publications and 3 billion citations. Their system ranks over 30 million scholars and 120,000 institutions worldwide, making it one of the most extensive academic ranking systems available.

Looking Ahead

Roseman University’s advancement in these prestigious rankings underscores its dedication to advancing health sciences education and producing research with meaningful clinical and societal impact. As the university continues to build on this momentum, these achievements signal a bright future for Roseman’s role in shaping the future of dental research and education.