Delta Dental of Washington In 1954, an innovative pilot program was created in Washington state by a small group of caring citizens and dentists to provide longshoreman’s children with dental care. It wasn’t expected to last a year, but it proved popular and eventually grew to include adults – and in the process it pioneered…Continue Reading Fall 2024 Partner Spotlight
Welcome to the latest issue of the School of Dental Medicine’s quarterly newsletter. There is so much going on here at the school, and it is very gratifying to share it with friends and supporters. In my opening column, I wanted to provide a few updates. I am excited to share that the SDM received…Continue Reading Fall 2024 Dean’s Message
Tami Anderson, BASM, Assistant Director for Clinical Operations Tami Anderson grew up in the Yakima Valley and is a graduate of Yakima Valley College, receiving her Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Business Management. Her background includes years of experience as a Certified Medical Assistant, primarily in a hematology-oncology practice. She also served as the…Continue Reading Fall 2024 New SDM Team Members
Thanks to the dedication and contributions of team members and partners, Pacific Northwest University School of Dental Medicine (PNWU-SDM) is ready to accept applications for our inaugural Class of 2029. The SDM will accept up to 36 Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) students to begin in Fall 2025. Accepting students for dental education requires initial…Continue Reading PNWU School of Dental Medicine Receives Initial Accreditation from CODA
Fotinos S. Panagakos, DMD, PhD, founding dean of the Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) School of Dental Medicine, recently spoke with the Student Doctor Network about launching a new school to increase access to dental care in the Northwest….Continue Reading Ask the Expert: PNWU SDM on Student Doctor Network
Acuity Insights reports on PNWU School of Dental Medicine’s efforts to develop a fair and effective assessment strategy and prepare for our first accreditation….Continue Reading Inside PNWU-SDM’s Efforts to Establish Excellence
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