DDS Student Profiles

Get to know some of the students who make up our Doctor of Dental Surgery program.

Class of 2026

Kristina Astleford-Hopper

Kristina Astleford-Hopper

“As a dental community, it’s important to progress our field through research, so that we can provide better treatments for our patients.”

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Charlie Brimacombe

Charlie Brimacombe

“The sense of community here is unmatched—from supportive faculty to classmates who double as study partners. Plus, where else can you learn operative dentistry while watching hockey highlights in the lounge?”

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Mari Ferrer-Lugo

Mari Ferrer-Lugo

“Attending the conference of the International Association of Dental Students in Slovenia was an incredible opportunity to share the passion and experiences of our dental path with other students from all over the world.”

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Scott Imberg

Scott Imberg

“I’ve learned that dentistry is about much more than treating teeth. It’s about building relationships, educating patients, and working toward long-term health outcomes that improve lives.”

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Bill Keute

Bill Keute

“I’ve learned that dentistry is about much more than treating teeth. It’s about building relationships, educating patients, and working toward long-term health outcomes that improve lives.”

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Kailee Medved

Kailee Medved

“Be prouder of your failures than your successes. All my failures of the last four years have taught me so much about myself as a clinician and a person.”

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