A quarterly update from the School of Dental Medicine. In this issue: Dean’s Message Is it already December? Wow! It seems like just yesterday that our inaugural class started. They are now a week away from completing the fall semester. It has been a very busy autumn for the team. Besides all of the teaching in the D1 fall…Continue Reading SDM Fall 2025 Newsletter
Three members of our inaugural School of Dental Medicine class — Cecilia Johnson, Jairo Alpire Cabrera, and Kassia Korolev — were recently featured on the Dental School Guide Podcast to talk about what it’s really like to begin dental school. In the episode, they reflect on their diverse paths into dentistry, the emotions of orientation…Continue Reading Student Interview on the Dental School Guide Podcast
Student Doctor Ammar Jankel brings PNWU’s mission to life as a member of our first dental class. PNWU’s School of Dental Medicine (SDM) recently welcomed its inaugural class, realizing a vision of compassionate, community-focused healthcare. From personal experience to professional purpose, Student Doctor Ammar Jankel’s path reflects that very vision. As a member of the…Continue Reading Answering the Call
The annual tradition celebrates the values that will guide PNWU’s future dentists. On Friday, August 22, Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) marked a historic milestone as the School of Dental Medicine (SDM) hosted its inaugural Professionalism Ceremony. The event, hosted at the Yakima Convention Center, celebrated the SDM Class of 2029, symbolizing their…Continue Reading PNWU School of Dental Medicine Celebrates Inaugural Professionalism Ceremony
Dental students from Pacific Northwest University recently joined the Yakama Nation Behavioral Health Services’ Seventh Annual Trauma-Informed Care Conference, gaining valuable lessons in compassion, resilience, and community engagement. “This approach allowed students to apply their knowledge through active participation in real-world health issues.” “As part of my Community Health course in the School of Dental…Continue Reading PNWU Students Participate in Trauma-Informed Care Conference
A quarterly update from the School of Dental Medicine. In this issue: Dean’s Message Greetings and welcome to our quarterly newsletter! A lot has happened since our first issue of 2025. The inaugural class started orientation on July 28 and classes on August 4 – an exciting, busy, and perhaps a little stressful time here…Continue Reading SDM Summer 2025 Newsletter
As she honors her grandfather’s memory, Student Doctor Ale Gonzalez prepares to fulfill her lifelong desire to help those in need as a member of our inaugural School of Dental Medicine class. By Ale Gonzalez, PNWU-SDM Class of 2029 My journey towards dentistry has been anything but straightforward. My initial foray into the medical field…Continue Reading Beyond the Promise
In Yakima, a growing alliance between education and community health takes center stage On June 16, Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) welcomed members of the Delta Dental of Washington Board of Directors to its Yakima campus for a landmark gathering inside the newly constructed Delta Dental Equity Hall. The visit served as both…Continue Reading Delta Dental of Washington Board Visits PNWU, Deepening Partnership to Expand Access to Dental Care Across the Northwest
On May 5, Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) and Yakima Neighborhood Health Services (YNHS) broke ground on a new dental clinic that is poised to transform both dental education and access to care in rural and underserved communities across the Pacific Northwest. The two-story, 15,220 sq. ft. facility — located in Yakima’s Terrace…Continue Reading PNWU and Yakima Neighborhood Health Services Break Ground on New Dental Clinic to Train Next Generation of Dentists
A quarterly update from the School of Dental Medicine. In this issue: Dean’s Message Welcome to the first edition of our 2025 quarterly newsletter series! It is hard to believe we are only three months away from welcoming our inaugural class of 36 students. The SDM team has been extremely busy preparing for our students,…Continue Reading SDM Spring 2025 Newsletter