Dental Therapy

Beginning their orientation work over the summer and starting their classes by September, 133 new students entered the Doctor of Dental Surgery, Dental Therapy and Dental Hygiene programs as first year learners. 

Last week, 133 new students made their debut on the University of Minnesota’s campus to attend orientation for their respective programs. The incoming class of 2021 consists of 105 DDS, 21 Dental Hygiene, and seven Dental Therapy students who participated in a hybrid orientation program.

“What would it take to make dentistry painless for all Minnesotans?” asked the narrator of a TPT documentary that aired this weekend.

March 15 marks an exciting day in the School of Dentistry admissions journey: today, Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy students will be invited to join the 2021 incoming classes.

Katy Leiviska, MDT ’11, had a hard time figuring out what she wanted to do after college.

Claire Roesler only graduated last year, but she’s already breaking barriers and changing the way we see oral health care.

Throughout my years as a dental educator, I have had the privilege of interacting with student leaders.

Phonsuda Chanthavisouk, MDT ’21, is a student ambassador for dental therapy students at the School of Dentistry.

The University of Minnesota School of Dentistry celebrated its commencement ceremony for the Class of 2021 last Friday in Northrop Auditorium.

Phonsuda Chanthavisouk, MDT ’21, graduated this spring, and she’s ready to make an impact in the world as a dental therapist.