DDS

A group of learners is paying forward the lessons and support they received to their underclass colleagues. 

Two sets of twins are becoming dentists together at the School of Dentistry—and they’re getting the full Twin Cities experience. 

The School of Dentistry welcomed 134 incoming learners into the DDS Class of 2027, the Dental Therapy Class of 2026 and the Dental Hygiene Class of 2025. 

A total of 134 learners joined the two-day, in-person session to get to know one another, learn about the school and prepare for their first semester as School of Dentistry students. 

Jacob Wolf, DDS ’22, never expected to be back in his hometown of Fargo, North Dakota after graduation—but after a year of practice, he couldn’t be happier with his choice.

Two DDS learners are making a splash in and out of the classroom, balancing full-time dental school with team waterskiing.

Researchers and learners at the School of Dentistry gathered to exchange ideas and learn from one another at a research exchange event that brought together various areas of expertise. 

The Distinguished Dental and Dental Hygiene Alumni Awards are honors given annually to outstanding alumni in recognition of exceptional achievement.

For Archita Jain, DDS ’24, disability and anti-ableism have been important topics from a young age. Those experiences shaped who she is and her career path—and they led her to an intensive fellowship during dental school.

Each year, first- and second-year learners select a pre-clinical and a didactic faculty member, and third- and fourth year learners select one clinical instructor to recognize for their excellence in teaching, mentorship and dedication to students.