ECU, WesternU move forward with plans for dental schools

American Dental Association

By Karen Fox

For the past several years, new dental schools have been in the works at East Carolina University in Greenville, N.C., and Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, Calif.

Searches for several key faculty positions are well under way at the East Carolina University School of Dentistry, said Dr. James R. Hupp, dean, including associate deans of academic, clinical and student affairs, and assistant dean for dental education and informatics.

"Funding for our building and equipment has been fast tracked because it is considered a shovel-ready project," said Dr. Hupp.

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