University of Utah School of Dentistry

05/21/2026

It was an honor to celebrate the Class of 2026 at last week's Commencement and see the camaraderie among students, faculty, and staff this year. We look forward to seeing the many great things this class will achieve in their careers as !

05/18/2026

Congratulations, Class of 2026! Now that you're a , we can't wait to see what you do next.

Stay tuned this week for convocation highlights!

05/16/2026

05/08/2026

School of Dentistry Dean Rory Hume, DDS, PhD, reflects on how the school's dental services have changed the lives of many people, especially those recovering from substance abuse.

Restoring smiles. Rebuilding lives.Rory Hume, dean of the University of Utah School of Dentistry, shares how dental students are transforming care for patien...

05/04/2026

The School of Dentistry is proud to partner with the U of U College of Nursing and Utah Department of Health & Human Services in providing important health services to Utah's incarcerated youth.
First Steps To Redemption is a revealing look at the dedicated members of U of U Health who treat juveniles who are facing the challenges of finding their way back into society.

https://utah-health.shorthandstories.com/juvenile-justice/index.html?utm_source=newsroom&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=main-tile

05/01/2026

Our first Dental Assisting cohort officially completed the program on April 30th; what an exciting milestone! We are incredibly proud of this group and can’t wait to see the impact you’ll make in dentistry. (Lexi Amador not pictured.) 🎓🦷

The next cohort starts Monday, May 4th. If you're interested in becoming a part of this exciting program, apply here:

https://continue.utah.edu/proed/academy/certificate/dental-assistant