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The contribution directly supports incoming students as they prepare for MUSoD’s four-year curriculum
BOSTON, October 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — As part of an ongoing commitment to invest in the future dental workforce, DentaQuest, part of Sun Life US, is helping to increase access to oral health care by increasing the number of practicing dentists through the donation of the end of 30 thousand dollars THE Marquette University School of Dentistry (MUSoD). This donation was earmarked to support new students enrolled in its academic enrichment program for the school year that began this September. For DentaQuest, this donation is part of a larger investment effort to grow a diverse dental workforce across the country.
Specifically, this contribution supports MUSoD’s Dental School Enrichment Program (DSEP), a five-week curriculum designed to strengthen skills and prepare incoming students for success with MUSoD’s rigorous four-year curriculum. DSEP provides participants with a “snapshot” of fall semester work, including instructor-led and hands-on simulation lab courses.
“Both DentaQuest and Marquette University The School of Dentistry is committed to fostering a dental care workforce that has the knowledge, skills, compassion and confidence to provide excellent dental care to patients of all walks of life,” said Brett Bostrack, Head of DentaQuest Network. “By investing in programs like the university’s Dental School Enrichment Program, we are responding to a growing need for more dental care professionals and supporting efforts to prepare a future dental care workforce that is equally as diverse as the patients who need dental care—a critical piece of the overall health puzzle.”
“As Wisconsin’s first and only dental school, Marquette University The School of Dentistry is committed to helping all students who dream of becoming dentists have a path to the profession by providing a comprehensive experience that connects students to resources, practitioners and the community,” said. I do Austin, director of diversity and inclusion at the School of Dentistry. “With the help of DentaQuest, we are blazing new trails to grow the dental workforce and supporting students as they begin their journey into the dental profession.”
Since 1996, the summer enrichment program has made a difference for 200 MUSoD graduates who otherwise would not have been accepted into the four-year dental degree program. The university’s impact extends beyond its student body across the state, as MUSoD serves patients throughout Wisconsinoffering more than 16 million dollars in dental services in Milwaukee alone. Of those graduating from MUSoD, 74% are from Wisconsin and currently practiced in the state.
DentaQuest provides dental benefits to nearly 130,000 people across the state, as well as vision benefits to 30,000 individuals. With the main office location at Milwaukee and a staff of 286, DentaQuest has invested in the state as an employer and benefits provider since 2014.
About DentaQuest
DentaQuest, part of Sun Life US, is a purpose-driven healthcare company dedicated to improving everyone’s oral health. We do this through Preventistry® – our comprehensive approach to quality care and expanded access built on trusted partnerships between patients, providers and payers. As one of the nation’s largest and most experienced Medicaid dental benefits administrators, we manage dental and vision benefits for more than 33 million Americans through a nationwide network of providers in all 50 states. Our results-based, cost-effective dental solutions are designed for Medicaid and CHIP, Medicare Advantage, small and large businesses, and individuals. At the same time, we are expanding our footprint of more than 70 oral health centers in six states to provide direct patient care in rural and underserved populations. Learn more at www.DentaQuest.com and follow us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
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