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The School of Dentistry's Education Impact

Educating oral health care professionals for Minnesota and beyond.

73%
of Minnesota's practicing dentists
68%
of Minnesota's licensed dental therapists
49%
of Minnesota's dental hygiene educators

Latest News from the School of Dentistry

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Dentistry: A great career path

What do you want to be when you grow up? It is a big question that we have all encountered  countless times throughout our childhood and adolescence. Some seem to have an answer to this  question right away. For many others, answering this question is a daunting and impossible task.

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Shuman recognized as MDDS Guest of Honor

Stephen Shuman, DDS, MS, FGSA, professor, director of the Division of Hospital and Special Care Dentistry and director of the Oral Health Services for Older Adults Program in the School of Dentistry, was the 2024 Guest of Honor for the Minneapolis District Dental Society (MDDS) on April 15.

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