Last month, PNWU-SDM Founding Dean Dr. Fotinos visited Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, UK, spending time with the Head of School (Dean), Professor Ewen McColl, and his team, visiting clinical and educational sites and discussing the similarities between the respective programs. Peninsula Dental School is one of the newest dental schools in the UK, and…Continue Reading SDM Partnership Development: Peninsula Dental School
The purpose of the Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences – School of Dental Medicine (SDM) Leadership Council is to support the School’s mission and vision through education, advancement and philanthropy. The Leadership Council is a group of trusted advisors who represent a wide range of professions and vocations and are committed to the…Continue Reading SDM Leadership Council Spotlight: Shan K. Bagby
Construction on Delta Dental Equity Hall will be completed in July 2024, and the University will take over the final stages. Here are some pictures of the progress through late June….Continue Reading SDM Construction Update
Olga M. Gutierrez, Associate Professor of Dental Hygiene Olga M. Gutierrez was born and raised in the Yakima Valley. Her family immigrated from Guanajuato, Mexico, and worked as farmworkers in the Lower Valley. In high school, she was introduced to dentistry through attending YV Tech’s Dental Assisting Program. Unfortunately, she was unable to complete that…Continue Reading SDM Team Spotlight: Olga M. Gutierrez
The Washington State Dental Association has been the voice of dentistry in Washington since its inception in 1887. With over 4,400 member dentists, WSDA is dedicated to empowering members to advocate for and provide optimal oral health care. With the support of its members, WSDA is the strongest and most influential organization advocating on behalf…Continue Reading SDM Partner Spotlight: Washington State Dental Association
Greetings from Yakima! We hope you are having a wonderful summer. The weather here in Yakima is finally warming up, with lots of sunshine and the occasional winds in the late afternoon and early evening. The campus has been quieter since the University’s commencement in May, but soon enough, students will be back in mid-August…Continue Reading SDM Summer Update from the Dean