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The University of Washington Office of Regional Affairs oversees dental programs that engage communities outside of the UW campus.

04/24/2026

On April 13th, Floss Boss Mobile brought its 4th Annual Oral Cancer Awareness event to UW’s Red Square. With the support of an incredible team of 59 volunteers, including 20 UWSOD dental students, the event made a meaningful impact by screening 266 individuals and reinforcing the importance of early detection and prevention.

04/23/2026

The RIDE open house yesterday was a great opportunity to connect with prospective students, share our mission, and reflect on the impact our program has had and will continue to have in educating future oral health professionals. Thank you to our wonderful RIDE students, faculty, and staff for their presentations and Q&A insights!

04/17/2026

Calling all pre-dental students! The RIDE Open House in Spokane on April 21 at 4:30 PM. Learn about the RIDE program, dental school admissions, and application tips, connect from faculty and current students, and tour the dental labs. Open to all pre-dental students at any stage. RSVP required. Pizza and drinks provided.

04/01/2026

This past weekend, a team of 12 UWSOD students and 4 faculty members joined Caring Hands Worldwide to provide dental care to the Burlington community. They were able to serve 33 patients, completing 13 extractions and 25 fillings. Thank you to our students, faculty, and community partners for supporting access to care through service and collaboration!

03/12/2026

At the University of Washington School of Dentistry, the Regional Initiatives in Dental Education (RIDE) program connects students with rural and underserved communities across Washington state through hands-on clinical training and community partnerships.

The result: about 75 percent of RIDE graduates choose to practice in these areas, helping expand access to care where it is needed most.

See how RIDE students and faculty are committed to this mission—and consider where your dental education could take you!

02/26/2026

Earlier this month, part of our Regional Affairs team along with 3rd year dental student, Tabby Clark, visited Ronan Middle School in Montana to host hands-on dental health activities with more than 400 students. We were pleased to join the Salish Kootenai College dental assisting program.

01/03/2026

Earlier this month, we welcomed 45 dual-enrolled high school students from the Dental Assisting Program at Sno-Isle TECH in Everett to the D1 Lab for a hands-on dental experience.

A special thank you to our seven dental students who volunteered their time during break to lead activities, share their knowledge, and inspire the next generation of dental professionals. We appreciate your dedication and commitment to mentorship!

01/01/2026

Earlier this month, a team of four students and one faculty member collaborated with the UW medical student organization HEPSA (Health Equity for People Seeking Asylum) to host a dental education workshop in Tukwila. Third-year dental student Kristi Trinh led a presentation covering cavity prevention, causes of decay, and when to seek dental care. The team also provided oral hygiene education and distributed toothbrushes, toothpaste, and floss to attendees.

12/31/2025

Last month, a team of UWSOD students, along with faculty, partnered with Floss Boss Mobile for a community outreach event in Kent, WA. On Saturday, 11/15, the mobile clinic served 10 patients in need of dental care, sponsored by Seattle-King County Public Health. Dental students provided a range of services including extractions, fillings, and cleanings at no cost. Third-year students Kiran Maini, Shaili Rathod, and Mariya Pirumyan served as primary providers, supported by second-year students Aya Taji and Anna Larson as dental assistants. Faculty supervision was provided by Dr. Fok and Dr. Chianglin, with additional support from Dr. Lina Kim and the Floss Boss Mobile volunteer team. The collaboration was a successful and meaningful effort to expand access to care!

11/13/2025

Join us for a RIDE open house next Tuesday, November 18th in our new building!

10/31/2025

Last week, D4 Priyanka Prajapati, D3 Jonathan Lang, and D3 Tabetha Clark joined Dr. Amy Kim from the Office of Educational Partnerships and Madlen Caplow from the Arcora Foundation’s MouthMatters program on a visit to Bozeman, MT. The team collaborated with Montana State University’s Doctor of Nursing Practice program to share interprofessional training focused on oral health education and care.

10/14/2025

The 2026 UW Dental Academy application is now open! Link in bio to apply.

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1959 NE Pacific Street
Seattle, WA
98195

Website

https://dental.washington.edu/ora/

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