DDS

Alumnus named as Bush Fellow

Elmi Abdulkadir Elmi, DDS ’20, has been selected as a 2026 Bush Fellow for his ongoing work expanding access to oral health care in underserved communities.

Student smiles and receives their white coat at the White Coat Ceremony

White Coat Ceremony marks the beginning of a journey

The School of Dentistry celebrated incoming learners with their White Coat Ceremony on Friday, September 18.

Armstrong speaks in front of the audience at Summer Celebration of Donors, while Alex Petronio and Keith Mays look o

Passion forged in fire

Isaac Armstrong, DDS '28, didn't have a traditional pre-dental job--but fighting wildfires taught him lessons that prepared him well to serve patients in the clinic.

Incoming learners attend an involvement fair at orientation

School of Dentistry welcomes 164 learners across programs

These students include the DDS Class of 2030, the Dental Therapy Class of 2029, the Dental Hygiene Class of 2028 and learners in advanced education programs, residencies and graduate programs.

Incoming students talk with student groups at the orientation involvement fair

Incoming students get to know the school through orientation

The School of Dentistry welcomed the DDS Class of 2030, Dental Therapy Class of 2029 and Dental Hygiene Class of 2028 to campus for orientation on August 12-13.

Jackie Nord and two DDS students pose in front of the Family HealthCare sign

Family HealthCare named Clinical Training Site of Excellence

The University’s Office of Academic Clinical Affairs recently named outreach site Family HealthCare as a 2025 Clinical Training Site of Excellence.

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School of Dentistry learners receive President’s Student Leadership Award

Three School of Dentistry students received the University of Minnesota’s President’s Student Leadership and Service Award (PSLSA) in 2026.

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DDS students join expanded Leaders for Social Change program

Two DDS students are part of a six-month cohort aimed at fostering leadership, social responsibility and change for the future.

Two DDS students take a selfie with Eileen Crespo

Medical School course invites dental expertise for interprofessional collaboration

A course for University of Minnesota Medical School students is providing opportunities for collaboration and interprofessional education with School of Dentistry faculty and students.