University of Washington School of Dentistry

What University of Washington School of Dentistry does

The University of Washington School of Dentistry (UWSOD) is a public academic dental institution founded in 1945 and operating as one of six schools within the UW Health Sciences Center in Seattle, Washington. UWSOD delivers a three-part mission of education, research, and clinical care, supported by 75 full-time faculty, 35 part-time faculty, and 482 affiliate faculty, alongside 242 classified and professional staff. Educational offerings include a four-year DDS program (63 students per class, with 84% Washington State residents), an International DDS track (25 students), graduate specialty programs (Orthodontics, Prosthodontics, Endodontics, Pediatric Dentistry, Oral Medicine, Periodontics), a six-year OMS MD-integrated residency, and Continuing Dental Education (84 courses serving 1,711 professionals in FY2024). Total enrollment across all programs is approximately 380 students and residents.

UWSOD operates a distributed clinical portfolio across nine specialty clinics, the Predoctoral Teaching Clinic (fees approximately 30-40% below private practice), UW Dentistry Faculty Practice (competitive private-practice pricing), Dental Urgent Care, the Center for Pediatric Dentistry (joint with Seattle Children's), the Northwest Center for Oral and Facial Surgery, and the DECOD Clinic for patients with disabilities. The school also runs the RIDE program — state-legislated since 2007 — which trains dentists for rural and underserved practice, with 70%+ of graduates practicing in those settings. The Oral Pathology Biopsy Service processes approximately 6,800 new cases annually for nearly 900 regional practitioners and is the only dedicated oral pathology biopsy service in Washington State.

Revenue derives from five streams: patient care services (transaction-based fees across clinic channels), tuition and program fees, NIH and state research grants, Continuing Dental Education, and philanthropic giving. Technology infrastructure centers on the axiUm Dental Management System (version 7.12) with teledentistry video integration, integrated REDCap, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Panopto, and ServiceNow platforms, and a formalized digital dentistry program under a newly created director role effective January 2026.

Name

University of Washington School of Dentistry

Legal name

University of Washington School of Dentistry

Website

https://dental.washington.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1945

Operating status

Operating

Short description

The University of Washington School of Dentistry is a public academic dental institution founded in 1945 in Seattle that educates approximately 380 dental students and residents, operates nine specialty and teaching clinics, and delivers community-based care through the state-funded RIDE rural training program.

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Product category

Dental Education and Clinical Services

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Offices of Dentists (62121), Offices of Dentists (621210), Offices of Dentists (6212)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Dental Schools (EDAHAGAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Comprehensive Family Dentistry (Multi-Disciplinary In-Office General Care) (HLABAAAE), General Dentistry Group Practices (HLABAKAB), Pediatric Dentistry Group Practices (HLABAKAD), Hospital-Based & Medically Complex Pediatric Dentistry (HLABAGAE)

Keywords

• Dental education programs
• Clinical dental services
• Oral health research
• Specialty dental clinics
• Continuing dental education

Headquarters

HQ city

Seattle

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Patient Care Services: Clinical services provided through teaching clinics, faculty practice, and specialty clinics generate revenue from patient treatments. Teaching clinic fees are approximately 30-40% lower than private practice, while faculty practice fees are competitive with local private practices.
2. Dental Education Programs: Tuition and fees from DDS program (63 students per class), International DDS program (25 students), graduate/residency programs (MSD, certificates), and dental hygiene education through partnership with Shoreline Community College.
3. Continuing Dental Education (CDE): 84 courses offered July 2023 - June 2024 with 1,711 participants, providing ongoing professional education for practicing dentists and dental professionals.
4. Research Grants and Funding: Various research activities supported by grants including NIH funding through Regional Clinical Dental Research Center, and state legislative funding for RIDE program expansion.
5. Philanthropic Giving: Alumni and donor contributions through Dean's Club, planned giving, and various designated funds supporting scholarships, programs, and facility improvements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The University of Washington School of Dentistry is an academic dental institution that trains dental professionals through DDS, International DDS, graduate residency, and certificate programs while providing comprehensive dental care to patients through its Predoctoral Teaching Clinic, Faculty Practice, nine specialty clinics, and Urgent Care. It also conducts oral health research through dedicated centers and offers continuing education to practicing dental professionals across the Pacific Northwest.

Product overview

The University of Washington School of Dentistry operates as an academic dental institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of clinical services, educational programs, and research initiatives. The core clinical offerings include the Predoctoral Dental Teaching Clinic (student-provided care), UW Dentistry Faculty Practice (faculty-provided specialty care), and Dental Urgent Care Clinic. Specialty services include the Northwest Center for Oral and Facial Surgery, Oral Medicine Clinic, Oral Pathology Biopsy Service, DECOD Clinic for patients with disabilities, and the Center for Pediatric Dentistry. Educational programs span predoctoral DDS training (with curricular threads), the RIDE program for rural dental education, graduate specialty programs (Orthodontics, Prosthodontics, OMS Residency), and Continuing Dental Education. Research centers include the DeRouen Center for Global Oral Health and Regional Clinical Dental Research Center. The institution also operates the Oral Radiology Service and provides teledentistry capabilities through its practice management systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Predoctoral Dental Teaching Clinic Provides comprehensive preventive and restorative dental care delivered by dental students under faculty supervision. Services include routine exams, cleanings, fillings, crowns, implants, root canals, and complete/partial dentures. Fees are approximately 30-40% lower than private practice.
• UW Dentistry Faculty Practice Comprehensive dental care provided by experienced faculty dentists and specialists across all dental specialties, offering in-house referral-free treatment for all dental needs with pricing competitive with local private practices.
• Dental Urgent Care Clinic Same-day urgent dental services for patients experiencing discomfort, swelling, or immediate dental needs including pain relief, temporary fillings, acute periodontal care, routine extractions, and infection drainage. Walk-ins accepted based on availability.
• Northwest Center for Oral and Facial Surgery Specializes in oral and maxillofacial surgery including wisdom tooth removal, dental implants, orthognathic surgery, facial reconstruction, obstructive sleep apnea treatment, trauma care, and pathology services.
• Oral Medicine Clinic Diagnoses and nonsurgically manages diseases of the orofacial complex including orofacial pain, TMD, mucosal diseases, oral cancer complications, salivary dysfunction, and dental care for patients with disabilities.
• Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency Program Six-year MD/OMS-Certificate residency program meeting American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery certification requirements, with integrated training in surgery, medicine, anesthesia, and pathology.
• Oral Pathology Biopsy Service Exclusive oral and maxillofacial pathology consultation and tissue diagnostic service in Washington state, serving nearly 900 practitioners and hospitals throughout the Northwest region, averaging 6,800 new cases annually with reports typically issued within 24 hours.
• Center for Pediatric Dentistry Joint UW-Seattle Children's facility providing comprehensive oral health care for children including routine cleanings, sealants, sedation services, and specialized care for children with special needs, along with pediatric dentistry training programs.
• RIDE (Regional Initiatives in Dental Education) Program Predoctoral educational track training dentists to meet needs of rural and underserved populations, with first-year training at Eastern Washington University Spokane campus and clinical rotations across Washington state community health centers. Over 70% of graduates practice in rural or underserved areas.
• DECOD Clinic (Dental Education in Care of Persons with Disabilities) Provides expert, compassionate, and comprehensive oral health care for adults and children with special needs and patients with developmental and acquired disabilities.
• Predoctoral DDS Curriculum Four-year dental school curriculum organized around competency threads including Critical Thinking, Ethics, Foundations of Human Health, Health Promotion, Practice Management, Medical Management, Care of Diverse Populations, Surgery, and Restoration of Form and Function. Admitting 63 students per class from 976 applicants.
• Continuing Dental Education (CDE) Year-round continuing education courses for dental professionals including live webinars, recorded online courses, and in-person programs covering topics such as pharmacology, treatment planning, and specialized dental procedures. 84 courses offered July 2023 - June 2024 with 1,711 participants.
• Timothy A. DeRouen Center for Global Oral Health Promotes collaboration and inclusivity in oral and craniofacial research with global impact, focusing on Southeast Asia, Africa, South America, and local refugee populations through research, education, and faculty/student exchanges.
• Graduate Prosthodontics Program World-renowned program admitting three dentists annually for advanced training in prosthodontics, including maxillofacial prosthetic services for patients with intra-oral and facial defects.
• Graduate Orthodontics Program 33-month graduate program offering Certificate in Orthodontics and Master of Science in Dentistry (MSD), accepting five students annually with emphasis on evidence-based diagnosis and treatment planning.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 70% of RIDE graduates practice in rural or underserved areas
• +1 more outcomes

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center (FHCC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 July 2026Strengthened clinical collaboration between Fred Hutch Cancer Center and UW School of Dentistry expanding access to dental care for pre-radiation cancer patients. Partnership enables comprehensive oral health services for cancer patients before, during, and after treatment.
• Eastern Washington University (EWU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with EWU for RIDE program delivery. First and second year dental students attend courses at EWU Spokane campus through distance learning and in-person instruction. EWU faculty facilitate small group and interprofessional learning.
• UW School of Medicine WWAMI ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with WWAMI program (Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana, Idaho) in Spokane to support interprofessional education within RIDE program. WWAMI provides medical education infrastructure in the region.
• Gonzaga UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership through UW-Gonzaga University Health Partnership for RIDE program expansion. The 840 Building at 840 E. Spokane Falls Blvd. houses the new Oral Health Training Center supporting RIDE's growing enrollment.
• Community Health CenterscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOver 30 affiliated community health center sites across Washington State participate in RIDE rotations, Service Learning Rotations, and serve as training sites for dental students. Includes Quincy Community Health Center and other regional FQHCs.
• Area Health Education Centers (AHECs)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAHECs play an invaluable role in supporting RIDE program activities and helping address oral health workforce needs in rural communities.
• Seattle Children's HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint partnership to combat childhood dental disease by combining health services, education, research and public policy at The Center for Pediatric Dentistry, established 2010.
• Caring Hands WorldwideminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorClinical outreach partnership providing dental care services to underserved populations through volunteer dental missions.
• Medical Teams InternationalminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorClinical outreach partnership for providing dental care services to underserved and vulnerable populations through mobile dental programs.
• Union Gospel MissionminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorClinical outreach partnership providing dental services to underserved populations served by Union Gospel Mission programs.
• UW Center for Latino HealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to address Latino health disparities and improve access to oral health care for Latino communities in Washington State.
• Arcora FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Arcora Foundation (formerly Washington Dental Service Foundation) supporting oral health initiatives and programs.
• Care CreditminorOthersHealthcare credit card offered as payment option for patients to finance dental treatments with no-interest payment plans and low monthly payments.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• University of Michigan School of Dentistry: One of the top-ranked U.S. public dental schools with comparable DDS, graduate specialty, research, and patient-care mission. Both are state-funded universities with similar scale of specialty clinics, residency programs, and research output.
• University of North Carolina Adams School of Dentistry: Public dental school with strong DDS and specialty graduate programs, active research portfolio, and service-learning orientation toward underserved populations, mirroring UWSOD's educational and community-health mission.
• Oregon Health & Science University School of Dentistry: Pacific Northwest peer with DDS, specialty training, and faculty practice; competes for similar applicant pools, faculty talent, and regional patient referrals in overlapping geographies.
• UCSF School of Dentistry: Major public dental school operating DDS, specialty residencies, faculty practice, and a research enterprise; comparable institutional scope, public-university funding model, and emphasis on translational research and specialty care.
• Ohio State University College of Dentistry: Large public dental college offering DDS, multiple specialty residencies, faculty practice, and research centers—overlapping with UWSOD on patient care, education, and research scale.
• University of Minnesota School of Dentistry: Comparable public dental school serving a multi-state rural catchment, with DDS, advanced specialty programs, faculty practice, and outreach clinics aligned to underserved populations.
• University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio School of Dentistry: Large public dental school with DDS, broad specialty residencies, faculty practice, and a regional service mandate that overlaps with UWSOD's academic-clinical model.

Broad incumbents

• Harvard School of Dental Medicine: Private dental school with overlapping DDS, specialty, and research scope; differs primarily in funding model (private vs. public) and patient-care channel emphasis but is comparable on academic-clinical integration.
• University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine: Major private dental school with comprehensive DDS, graduate specialty programs, faculty practice, and research centers—comparable in clinical-academic breadth though funded differently.
• Columbia University College of Dental Medicine: Private dental school operating DDS, specialty residencies, faculty practice, and research; overlapping mission in academic-clinical education and specialty care delivery.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Subsidiaries5 records

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