Development

Doug and Sophie Bengson take a selfie in US Bank stadium

For the Bengsons, Cap and Gown fund is a family affair

One of the ways Bengson shows his gratitude for the School of Dentistry is participating in the cap and gown fund, through which alumni and donors sponsor the cost of graduation regalia for all graduates. Bengson believes it’s important to pay it forward and provide inspiration for students who are just getting started. 

 

A Message from the Dean

Gifts from our alumni | A Message from the Dean

Thank you to each alumnus for their gift of time this year, sharing their experiences, knowledge, and supporting our students' continued development into oral health professionals. Your contributions make the School of Dentistry shine a little brighter.

Headshot of Geetha Damodaran

Finding community through giving back

The University of Minnesota School of Dentistry has been a big part of life for Geetha Damodaran, DDS ’95—in more ways than one. That relationship informed her decision to become a donor.
 

Headshot of Cynthia Duta-Llangari on a School of Dentistry branded background

Caring for every community

Community is everything to Cynthia Duta-Llangari, DDS ’24. It has impacted every aspect of her life, from her memories of childhood to her decision to pursue dentistry—and it has informed every step of her way at the University of Minnesota.