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 Regional Initiatives in Dental Education (RIDE’s) new 13,000-square-foot space that includes a dental simulation lab, digital dentistry lab, wet lab, dispensary, classrooms and administrative offices. 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.
Dr. Donald Chi named as one of five UW AAAS Fellows
March 27, 2025 - The UW School of Dentistry’s Associate Dean for Research Dr. Donald Chi was one of five UW researchers to be named an American Association of the Advancement of Sciences Fellow, according to a March 27 announcement. Read more about Dr. Chi.
UW ADEA Chapter Receives National Recognition
March 20, 2025 - Over the last three years, the UW American Dental Education Association (ADEA) chapter has put in a tremendous amount of work to grow and make an impact at the district and national levels. Read more about UW ADEA Recognition.
Belonging at the School of Dentistry
February 6, 2025 - The School of Dentistry strives to be a place where all students, staff, faculty, alumni and patients are seen, heard and valued, as well as safe and supported. In short, the School wants everyone to feel they belong here. But what does that truly mean? Read more about Belonging at UWSOD.
Soon, Elmorr each take first place at Research Day 2025
January 31, 2025 - Lay Soon and Elissa Elmorr each took first place in the Graduate Trainee and Dental Predoctoral Oral Presentation competitions respectively at the 2025 School of Dentistry Research Day on Wednesday. Read more about Research Day 2025.
Dr. Donald Chi wins PECASE award
January 24, 2025 - Dr. Donald Chi, the UWSOD’s Associate Dean for Research, has received the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers from outgoing US President Joe Biden. This prestigious award, also known as PECASE, is among the highest given by the US Government. Read more about Dr. Chi.
School of Dentistry alum brings dental staffing company to Seattle
January 17, 2025 - UW School of Dentistry alumnus Dr. Chris Lewandowski (‘97) came across a recurring problem at his practice in the early 2000s - a lack of dependability from temporary staffing agencies. Read more about Princess Dental Staffing.
Nakanishi Dental Labs Continues Synergetic Relationship with UWSOD
December 31, 2024 - Nakanishi Dental Laboratory has been a purveyor of state-of-the-art dental technology and manufacturing for close to three-quarters of a century. In that time they’ve been a continuous supporter of dental education in the Pacific Northwest. Read more about Nakanishi Dental Labs.
School of Dentistry CODA site visit successfully completed
December 16, 2024 - In November, the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) visited the UW School of Dentistry for a site visit, which normally takes place once every seven years. After years of preparation, the six School programs evaluated will continue to be CODA-accredited. Read more about accreditation.
UW, MSU researchers help connect genetic variant to cleft palate phenomenon
December 11, 2024 - A cohort of UW researchers from UWSOD and ISCRM assisted in the discovery of the genetic variant that helps explain Finland’s high frequency and geographic distribution of cleft palate. Read more about cleft palate.
Dr. Sara Gordon to step down from Academic Affairs leadership
November 25, 2024 - Dr. Sara C. Gordon will step down from her position as Associate Dean for Academic Affairs for the School of Dentistry on Dec. 15, after more than a decade in the role. She will retain her appointment as Professor in the Department of Oral Medicine. Read more about Dr. Gordon.