The University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine has received more than $9.4 million in state funding to train oral healthcare providers in rural areas.
The funding will support the dental school’s Regional Training Center initiative at regional campuses and partners in Bradford, Titusville and Johnstown, Pa., including simulation labs, dental equipment and administrative costs, according to a Nov. 9 news release from the university.
The school’s first regional training centers are already operational and currently enroll five general practice residents, five dental hygiene students and three dental assistants.
Since opening in July 2026, the centers have served more than 1,100 patients, the release said.
