In order to understand the status and characteristics of dental education in Europe, America and China, and clarify the shortcomings of dental education in China, this study selected Columbia University, Vienna Medical University and Shanghai Jiao Tong University College of Stomatology as representatives. The similarities and differences of the three institutions were compared through investigating education background and education model, in order to provide references for dental education. Supported by Medical Education Research Projects of Shanghai Jiao Tong University College of Stomatology(YB120913).