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Idaho Dental Education Program asks for one additional seat to keep graduates practicing in state
Summary
Idaho’s dental education program requested one more subsidized seat and described a high return rate of graduates to in-state practice; program leaders said adding seats reduces graduate debt and increases likelihood dentists will remain in Idaho.
The Idaho Dental Education Program (IDEP) told the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee on Oct. 24 that it seeks one additional state-funded dental school seat for FY2026 to expand the pipeline of dentists who return to Idaho to practice.
Kevin Campbell, budget and policy analyst, reviewed IDEP’s budget and said the program contracts with Creighton University School of Dentistry so Idaho students complete a first year at Idaho State University and finish clinical training at Creighton in Omaha. Seats are reserved for Idaho residents and include a tuition…
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