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Idaho Dental Education Program requests one additional seat; program says most graduates return to Idaho to practice
Summary
Officials for the Idaho Dental Education Program told the Joint Finance‑Appropriations Committee they are seeking one additional dental student seat (about $54,000 ongoing) as part of a long‑term plan to reach 36 seats; program leaders said IDEP regularly fills available seats and that a majority of graduates return to practice in Idaho.
Legislative staff and Idaho State University’s Idaho Dental Education Program (IDEP) told the Joint Finance‑Appropriations Committee on Oct. 24 that IDEP requests one additional seat for fiscal 2026 and that the program routinely fills available slots with qualified Idaho applicants.
Kevin Campbell, a budget and policy analyst with the Legislative Services Office, summarized IDEP’s request and operation. "For FY 2026, the Idaho Dental Education Program requests $54,000 ongoing from the general fund for 1 additional seat," Campbell said, noting the…
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