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Honoring our dental hygienists
The United States celebrates National Dental Hygiene month in October. At the School of Dentistry, we are proud to educate learners who are prepared intellectually, technically and ethically to meet the oral health care needs and challenges of the future.
Together we raised $27 million for the School of Dentistry during the Driven Campaign for the University of Minnesota. Lasting 10 years, from 2011 – 2021, the University witnessed record-breaking fundraising years, all leading to a successful goal of $4 billion.
Research
The University of Minnesota School of Dentistry supports a strong research program in basic sciences, clinical sciences, social and behavioral science, and public health.
Research at the School of Dentistry
PhD student blazing trails in her facial pain research
PhD student Emily Kahnert, DPT, CCTT, calls herself an “unusual combination of a lot of different things here at the University."
Education
We offer opportunities to prepare for dental school, pursue a dental degree, continue your education, and advance your training and career as a dental professional.
Education and training opportunities
Second-year learners take part in White Coat Ceremony
The School of Dentistry’s second-year learners experienced a rite of passage into the profession on September 24.
Service
Community oral health activities are an important and critical part of both our education and service mission, and we operate outreach sites throughout the state and region.
Our community outreach programs
Chanthavisouk turns opportunity into career
Phonsuda Chanthavisouk, MDT ’21, graduated this spring, and she’s ready to make an impact in the world as a dental therapist.
Become a patient
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