TORONTO, May 5, 2022
/CNW/ - dentalcorp (TSX: DNTL), Canada's largest and North America's fastest growing networks of
dental practices, today announced a $1
million gift in student support and well-being for the
University of Alberta's (U of A) School
of Dentistry.
"As Canada's leading dental
services organization, we feel a responsibility to drive positive
change in our industry, which includes doing our part to support
the next generation of clinicians," says Guy Amini, President, dentalcorp. "We're
honoured to partner with U of A's world-renowned School of
Dentistry to not only support students' academic journey, but also
their well-being."
This investment will help U of A provide the best possible
student experience at its School of Dentistry by improving a
learner-focused curriculum, student infrastructure and student
bursaries. In close alignment with dentalcorp's commitment to
improving oral care in Alberta's
communities, the goal of Student Support and Well-being is to help
Dentistry and Dental Hygiene students realize their full potential
and become successful dental professionals improving oral health in
Alberta's communities.
"dentalcorp has a legacy of supporting dental education across
Canada, and the School of
Dentistry is excited about the impact that this gift will make at
the U of A. We are extremely grateful for their commitment to
enriching our students' learning experiences and their well-being,"
says Dr. Paul Major, chair of the
University of Alberta's School of
Dentistry. "This very generous donation and commitment will enhance
student wellness by providing much needed support for students with
demonstrated financial need. Student bursaries and emergency
student funding provided by dentalcorp will help remove financial
barriers ensuring more equitable access to dentistry
education."
"Student bursaries are an invaluable resource for many students,
alleviating the financial stresses of dental school and allowing us
to focus on becoming the best clinician possible," says Lou-ann de
Goeij, president of the Dental Students' Association. "It's through
donations such as these that we provide students from diverse
socioeconomic backgrounds the opportunity to pursue a career in
dentistry. We thank dentalcorp for its incredible generosity!"
With these funds, the University intends to support:
- The Dentistry for Life Student Bursary Endowment Fund,
which helps dental and dental hygiene students overcome the
financial barrier to education, supporting an equitable and
inclusive community of practice.
- The Dental Student Emergency Loan Fund, which provides
emergency loans to dental students experiencing temporary financial
need.
- The Pathways to Dentistry student initiative, that
facilitates equal education opportunities through the financial
assistance of aspiring high-school graduates from low-income
families.
The School of Dentistry will also recognize this investment
through the designation of the dentalcorp Student Lab and the
dentalcorp Simulation Lab. These clinical classrooms provide
Dentistry and Dental Hygiene students with a safe environment that
reinforces standardized patient care and patient safety procedures.
These key spaces link the School of Dentistry to the community by
providing its students with hands-on experience, providing patient
care to over 10,000 patients each year.
About dentalcorp
dentalcorp is Canada's largest
and North America's fastest
growing networks of dental practices, committed to advancing the
overall well-being of Canadians by delivering the best clinical
outcomes and unforgettable experiences. dentalcorp acquires leading
dental practices, uniting its network in a common goal: to be
Canada's most trusted healthcare
network. Leveraging its industry-leading technology, know-how and
scale, dentalcorp offers professionals the unique opportunity to
retain their clinical autonomy while unlocking their potential for
future growth. To learn more, visit dentalcorp.ca
SOURCE dentalcorp Holdings Ltd.
