Idaho Dental Education Program seeks one additional seat, cites workforce need

Feb 11, 2025

The Idaho Dental Education Program requested one ongoing seat (about $54,000) to expand the number of Idaho‑trained dentists; program leaders said graduates return to Idaho at high rates and the program is oversubscribed.

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The Idaho Dental Education Program (IDEP) told the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee on Thursday it is requesting one additional ongoing seat and funding to train more Idaho dentists. Kevin Campbell of the Legislative Services Office presented the budget overview; Dr. Jeff Weibargin, IDEP director and an alumnus of the program, answered legislators’ questions.

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