Department of Dental Sciences
The Department of Dental Sciences at Idaho State University provides two distinct programs.
Both programs produce professional, high-quality dentists, many of whom choose to remain in Idaho and the Rocky Mountain region. The Department of Dental Sciences has set several landmark accomplishments:
- First Dental Residency in the State of Idaho
- First and only Dentistry Degree Program in Idaho
- 70% of IDEP graduates choose to practice in Idaho
- 50% of IDEP graduates serve in rural practices
If you are pursuing a degree in dentistry or advanced residency practice, the combination of excellent dental education surrounded by some of the finest recreational opportunities in the nation is hard to beat. Please browse through this website and contact us with any questions. Thank you for your interest!
Idaho Medical Freedom Act Compliance and Clinical Participation Disclosure
Idaho State University complies with the Idaho Medical Freedom Act (Senate Bill 1210, 2025), which prohibits public institutions from requiring medical interventions—such as vaccinations, diagnostic testing, or other procedures—as a condition of admission, enrollment, participation in coursework, campus access, or employment. ISU does not mandate these medical requirements in alignment with the law. For full details, please refer to the linked document.