It’s no secret that a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree is the most expensive in the country. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, the median tuition and fees for dental school in 2024 are $58,580.
UW School of Dentistry alumnus Dr. Chris Lewandowski (‘97) came across a recurring problem at his practice in the early 2000s – a lack of dependability from temporary staffing agencies.
The UWSOD’s Office of Educational Partnerships (OEP) is working to make sure that students, particularly those from underserved backgrounds, become exposed to opportunities in oral health during the early years of their education.