Students

A summer job in college prepared a first-year DDS student for his future in more ways than he could have ever expected.

For Megan Wass, BSDH ’26, MDT ’27, the path to higher education hasn’t been easy. But her passion, dedication and hard work have turned her dreams into a reality.

Serving his community has given Mushtaq Wahidy, DDS ’28 purpose and strength throughout his life. Today, it’s shaping his career aspirations and his dental school experience.

Riley Leslie, DDS ’28, has a pretty demanding job—but it’s one that’s prepared him for dentistry in surprising and unexpected ways. 

For Avé Koenig, DDS ’28, becoming a dentist means more than choosing a career path: it’s personal.

At the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry, patient care is at the heart of everything we do.

The School of Dentistry welcomed 32 new learners to advanced education and graduate programs this year.

A new dental hygiene course is helping learners feel prepared and confident before their National Dental Hygiene Board Examinations.

A TEATL grant-funded initiative is introducing new oral health care providers to teledentistry.

Students and faculty represented the School of Dentistry at the American Dental Hygienists’ Association conference.