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Idaho Dental Education Program seeks one additional seat; program says graduates largely return to practice in state
Summary
The Joint Finance‑Appropriations Committee reviewed a request from the Idaho Dental Education Program for one additional ongoing seat ($54,000) to increase the program’s capacity. Program leaders said graduates commonly return to practice in Idaho and the program remains oversubscribed.
The Joint Finance‑Appropriations Committee heard testimony from the Idaho Dental Education Program (IDEP) on a FY2026 request for one additional ongoing seat and related budget context.
Kevin Campbell, budget and policy analyst with the Legislative Services Office, summarized the IDEP arrangement: Idaho students spend their first year of dental training at Idaho State University and complete clinical training at Creighton University School of Dentistry under a contractual arrangement; seats are reserved for Idaho residents and receive tuition discounts.…
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