Category: SDM News

Tami Anderson, BASM, Assistant Director of Clinical Operations Tami Anderson was born in Anchorage, Alaska, and grew up in Selah, Washington. After working for several years as a Certified Medical Assistant in a hematology-oncology practice, she decided to go back to college. Her two sons, who were young at the time, were her motivation and…Continue Reading Winter 2025 SDM Team Spotlight

Yakima Valley College Dental Hygiene Program Yakima Valley College has prepared dental hygienists since 1968 and in 2016 transitioned to a Bachelor of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene (BASDH) program that is accredited by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation. The mission of YVC’s program is to educate a group of diverse dental…Continue Reading Winter 2025 SDM Partner Spotlight

Welcome to the School of Dental Medicine’s winter newsletter for 2025. We have had a busy few months since our last update! On December 13th, we sent acceptance offers to applicants for the Class of 2029. I was honored to call each one and share the good news in person. Accepted applicants had until the…Continue Reading Winter 2025 Dean’s Message

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 SDM’s…Continue Reading Fall 2024 SDM Leadership Council Spotlight

Engaging Young Minds in Dentistry On September 17, 2024, Lolinda Turner, Director of Student Success and Engagement, and Julia Orr, Administrative Assistant at Pacific Northwest University School of Dental Medicine, had the pleasure of attending the STEM like ME explore program at Finely Middle School in Kennewick, WA. Lolinda and Julia demonstrated to 60 seventh…Continue Reading Fall 2024: SDM In the Community

Maxine Janis, RDH, EdD, MPH The highlight tells the story of the origins from which Dr. Maxine Brings Him Back-Janis descends and the valuable assets of knowing her identity as a professional and personally as a member of the Lakota people from the plains of South Dakota.  Dr. Maxine Brings Him Back-Janis grew up in…Continue Reading SDM Team Spotlight: Maxine Janis and Julia Orr

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