UW News
Gary Chiodo
June 30, 2022
André Ritter named dean of the School of Dentistry
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Dr. André Ritter has been named the next dean of the University of Washington’s School of Dentistry, Provost Mark A. Richards announced today. His appointment, set to begin Sept. 16, is subject to approval by the UW Board of Regents.
August 28, 2020
UW breaks ground on the future of health sciences education and improving our health
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The future of our health and the health of the communities we live in relies, in many ways, on students in the health sciences. The education and experiences that future doctors, dentists, pharmacists, nurses, social workers and public health experts receive will to a large degree shape how those professionals work and work together when…