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DentaQuest Contributes $25,000 to University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry
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[{"type":"text","content":"DentaQuest Contributes $25,000 to University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry\n\n\nDentaQuest Contributes $25,000 to University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry\n\n/* Style Definitions */\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n.prntac{\nTEXT-ALIGN: CENTER\n}\n\n\n\n\n\nPR Newswire\n\n\nInvestment supports professional growth for future oral health leaders and expands community outreach for underserved Oklahomans\nWELLESLEY, Mass., Jan. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- DentaQuest, part of Sun Life U.S., today announced a $25,000 contribution to the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry. The donation is supporting the college's efforts to sustain and expand key community engagement and student development opportunities, including providing financial support to dental students during their required externship rotations in underserved communities.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWith uncertainty surrounding government funding for academia, DentaQuest is focused on helping dental schools continue strengthening and increasing the number of providers nationwide. This donation supports the college's ongoing ability to deliver meaningful community-based care, foster interprofessional education, and cultivate diverse leadership within the dental profession.\n\"We are grateful to DentaQuest for its generosity in supporting programs here at the OU College of Dentistry,\" said Dean Paul Mullasseril, DDS, MS. \"This funding not only helps us bring desperately needed oral care to patients from underserved communities, but it also ensures that our students are getting learning experiences needed to be successful practitioners. The school's mission is to treat people and train compassionate dentists, and we are grateful to DentaQuest's support to help us accomplish both.\"\nThe OU College of Dentistry will divide the funds among three main initiatives.\nExpanding placements for rural externships across the state.Supporting faculty at Unity Clinic, where dental students experience interprofessional practice.Covering participation and engagement in dental industry education and leadership.Student National Dental Association (me...