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WVU dental school lands $15M in federal funding
SourceBecker's Dental + DSO ReviewTier 1Hard News
By Cameron Cortigiano
Originally at beckersdental.com
Summary & scoring by The Bell Brief (Dr. Jennifer Bell) using the Drill-Down Protocol (Drill-Down Score) — not the original publisher.
Why it matters for dental
West Virginia dental clinics and practices hiring new graduates may see a larger pipeline of local dentists as federal dollars fund WVU School of Dentistry facility upgrades.
Key points
- West Virginia University School of Dentistry received a $15 million Congressionally Directed Spending award from the Health Resources and Services Administration.
- Senator Shelley Capito announced the award in an release for dental school renovations and equipment purchases.
- The school also received $12.6 million in 2024 for a separate expansion and renovation project.
- Dean Stephen Pachuta stated the funding is intended to address workforce shortages and expand access to care in West Virginia and the region.
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