Celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science
February 11, 2026 - Wednesday, Feb. 11, is the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Established by the United Nations, the day of celebration is meant to recognize that full and equal access to and participation in science, technology and innovation for women and girls of all ages is imperative for achieving gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls. Read more about International Day.
Edgar Gomez Receives Latino Center for Health Fellowship
February 10, 2026 - Fourth-year dental student Edgar Gomez has been selected as one of the UW Latino Center for Health’s (LCH) 15 recipients of the 2026 Phyllis Gutiérrez-Kenney Graduate Student Scholars Fellowship.
Read more about Edgar Gomez.
Building the Future of Oral Health Care
February 9, 2026 - This year the School unveiled three new world-class training spaces that mark a transformative leap in oral health education. Read more about Oral Health Care.
Mark Yang, Sydney Kim Take First Place at 2026 Research Day
February 6, 2026 - Mark Yang and Sydney Kim each took first place in the Dental Predoctoral Oral Presentation and Graduate Trainee Oral Presentation competitions, respectively, at the 2026 UW School of Dentistry Research Day last week. Read more about Research Day 2026.
Students Researching at UWSOD Given Mary Gates Scholarships
February 5, 2026 - Two UW undergraduate students, Summer Cho and Edric Tsang, were awarded Mary Gates Research Scholarships for their work with researchers at the UW School of Dentistry. Read more about Research Scholarships.
Dr. James Newman Wins UW MLK Jr. Tribute Award
January 15, 2026 - Dr. James E. Newman of the Department of Restorative Dentistry has been named as the 2026 recipient of the School of Dentistry’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Service Award. Read more about MLK Award.
Dr. Alireza Sadr Named Director of Digital Dentistry
January 5, 2026 - Dr. Alireza Sadr of the Department of Restorative Dentistry has been appointed as the first-ever UW School of Dentistry Director of Digital Dentistry and Innovation, effective Jan. 1, 2026. Read more about Dr. Sadr.
Omni Practice Group Brings Dentists “Nordstrom-like” Care
December 4, 2025 - Established in 2004, Omni Practice Group specializes in guiding dentists and healthcare professionals through the complex process of buying and selling practices. Read more about Omni Practice Group.
Barbara Davis Is First DiMarco RIDE Leadership Award Recipient
November 24, 2025 - The UW School of Dentistry Regional Initiatives in Dental Education program (RIDE) has established the Arthur C. DiMarco RIDE Leadership Award. Read more about DiMarco Award.
5 Tips for Healthy Smiles This Holiday Season
October 30, 2025 - There are a lot of good things about Halloween, but all those treats can be tricky – especially when it comes to dental health and the potential for cavities. Read more about Healthy Smiles.
Leaders Visit New RIDE Oral Health Training Center
October 7, 2025 - UW President Robert Jones and Gonzaga University President Katia Passerini joined elected officials in Spokane to tour the new RIDE space that includes a dental simulation lab, digital dentistry lab and other classrooms. Read more about RIDE facility in Spokane.
Remembering Long-time Faculty Member Jack Nicholls
September 24, 2025 - Revered, long-time faculty member, Dr. Jack Nicholls, passed away earlier this summer (July 2, 2025) at the age of 93. Read more about Dr. Nicholls.
Priyanka Prajapati Expands Oral Health Care Around the World
September 24, 2025 - Priyanka Prajapati, a student in the UWSOD's UWIDDS program, has done a tremendous job using interprofessional collaboration to help improve access to oral health care for underserved populations, winning a national award along the way. Read more about Priyanka Prajapati.
WDIA Has Washington Dentists Covered
September 15, 2025 - As a student at the UW School of Dentistry, you were likely much more focused on your oral health training than on the risks that could affect your ability to practice or earn a living. Read more about WDIA.
UW School of Dentistry Faculty Promotions – 2025
September 10, 2025 - Each year, many UW School of Dentistry faculty are recognized for their hard work and efforts put towards advancing the mission of the School and their own careers. Read more about 2025 Promotions.
UWSOD Begins Partnership with King County Adult Dental Program
August 6, 2025 - UWSOD has received a grant of nearly $175,000 from the King County Adult Dental Program to help serve uninsured and underinsured community members with necessary dental treatment, starting this summer. Read more about Adult Dental Program.
Remembering Dr. David Turpin
July 15, 2025 - Dr. David Turpin—who served as a part-time affiliate professor in the UW Department of Orthodontics for an extraordinary 48 years—passed away peacefully on May 29, at the age of 87. Read more about Dr. Turpin.
UWSOD Chapter of Omicron Kappa Upsilon Inducts New Members
June 18, 2025 - The UWSOD’s Sigma Sigma chapter of Omicron Kappa Upsilon (OKU) recently inducted new members and recognized other honorees. Read more about New OKU Members.
Dr. Ivy F. Lin Earns 2025 Husky Sustainability Award
May 30, 2025 - Dr. Ivy F. Lin, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMS) and the faculty leader of the UW School of Dentistry’s Climate Action Sustainability Team (CAST), has been recognized with a 2025 Husky Sustainability Award. Read more about Dr. Ivy Lin.
Remembering Dr. Joseph Chasteen
May 22, 2025 - Dr. Joseph Chasteen, a beloved former faculty member and leader at the School, passed away on April 7, 2025, at the age of 82. Dr. Chasteen’s career in dentistry and education spanned decades and left a lasting impact on every institution he served. Read more about Dr. Chasteen.
Shoreline to Montlake: Fueling dental hygiene training at UW
May 15, 2025 - The Shoreline Community College Dental Hygiene Program (SCCDHP) has found its home on the UW School of Dentistry campus. Thanks to Shoreline, UWSOD alumni and corporate partners, that home has grown a little bigger. Read more about Dental Hygiene Program.
Celine Atkinson Named 2025 School of Dentistry Magnuson Scholar
May 12, 2025 - Celine Atkinson, a second-year student in the Oral Health Sciences PhD program, has been named the School of Dentistry’s 2025-26 Magnuson Scholar. Read more about Celine Atkinson.
Juno Proves Strength in Numbers Can Ease Dental Student Loans
May 9, 2025 - It’s no secret that a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree is the most expensive in the country. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, the median tuition and fees for dental school in 2024 are $58,580. Read more about Juno.
UW Student National Dental Association Delivers on a Community
May 6, 2025 - The UW’s Student National Dental Association (SNDA) chapter has been hard at work since its inception just over two years ago. SNDA promotes, supports and aids the academic and social environment of minority dental students. Read more about SNDA.
Mhary De Francia and Nathan Dahm selected as Husky 100
April 21, 2025 - UW School of Dentistry students Mhary De Francia (‘25) and Nathan Dahm (‘26) have each been named to the 2025 cohort of the UW’s Husky 100, the university announced. Read more about Husky 100.