The School of Stomatology, Wuhan University (WHUSS) was founded in 1960 and was the first dental school totally established by the new Chinese government. In 2000, WHUSS was incorporated into the Wuhan University. Due to great efforts in the past several decades, it has become one of the best stomatological schools in China,  providing dental education, research and comprehensive oral health care.

Since its foundation, WHUSS provides outstanding undergraduate, postgraduate and specialist dental training for qualified students from all over the country and overseas. Under the guidance of experienced tutors, the students could gain rich knowledge in biomedical sciences as well as clinical skills. Additional training in patient care could also be obtained at affiliated hospital under the supervision of skillful and experienced clinical teachers with a focus on the application of the latest research findings. All the members in the school regard themselves as long-life learners.

WHUSS is also the main center in dental research in China. Research, whether conducted in a laboratory, clinic, or community, is a vital activity in dentistry. As a part of a university, which strongly promotes and supports research, the faculty is active in the advancement and dissemination of knowledge. Undergraduate and postgraduate students have the opportunity to address an extensive variety of dental research questions, supported by comprehensive information facilities, state-of-the-art equipment and internationally renowned scholars.