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
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