Adams School of Dentistry

We educate and empower the next generation of leaders in oral healthcare through excellence in education, research, patient care and service, demonstrating responsible stewardship of our profession.

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Your support of the Adams School of Dentistry matters.

Our learners, faculty and graduates are engaged in communities, leaders in oral healthcare innovation and discovery, and addressing oral healthcare inequities in underserved and rural populations. Your support makes their work possible.

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Education

We strive to provide curricula that can adapt to changes in the oral health professions while preparing learners with foundational knowledge, skills and values to function as independent and practice ready providers.

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Service

We foster a culture of service by expanding upon and building new relationships across local, national and global communities.

Research

We foster a robust, productive, sustainable and collaborative research community for impactful discoveries to enhance foundational knowledge and patient care.

Points of pride

As the first dental school in North Carolina, the Adams School of Dentistry has a proud history of education, research, patient care, service and engagement.

Our research…

We explore new treatments, oral cancer research and equity in patient care.

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17

education programs

$3.6M

in-kind service annually

90,000

patient visits each year

Support the Adams School of Dentistry

Our school educates the best and brightest oral healthcare professionals in North Carolina, the nation and beyond. Our faculty members, learners and staff members are committed to encouraging a thriving academic and research environment, providing top-notch patient care and working at one of the top dental schools in the world.

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Adams School of Dentistry Dean's Fund

Provides support for the dean’s vision for the Adams School of Dentistry.

Dental Foundation Gift Fund

Provides support for the Dental Foundation and UNC Adams School of Dentistry leadership to work together to identify and meet the school’s greatest needs, be it programs, equipment and supplies, or staff, faculty and student support.

Dental Alumni Association Scholarship Fund

Provides support for scholarships to deserving students with financial need and academic merit; 100% of your gift goes directly to student scholarships.

The Alberta Beat Dolan Endowed Scholarship Fund

Provides scholarship support for undergraduate dental hygiene students.

The United States Military Veterans Dental Scholarship Fund

Provides scholarship support for DDS and Dental Hygiene students who are veterans of the United States military (Air Force, Army, Marines, Navy or Coast Guard) in the UNC Adams School of Dentistry. DDS and DH students who are the dependents of US military veterans would also be eligible for selection based on academic performance and financial need.

Your support in action

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Thanking the community that’s been there all along

Through a $100,000 gift, Dr. Mike Kretchmer and Dr. Mike Stella have endowed a fellowship for periodontal residents at the UNC Adams School of Dentistry.

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‘The right thing to do’

After nearly 30 years working in IT at the UNC Adams School of Dentistry, Eric Plow felt compelled to give back.

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Deans reflect on 2025

Leaders across campus look back on 2025 and look forward to 2026.

Contact us

Have questions or want to explore how your giving can make the greatest impact? We welcome the opportunity to connect and learn more about what inspires you. Reach out to start a conversation about your philanthropic goals and how you can support our mission.

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Sarah Huppert

Chief Development Officer; Executive Director, Dental Foundation of North Carolina

Works with alumni and friends in the eastern part of North Carolina and beyond to support the Adams School of Dentistry.

huppert@unc.edu (919) 537-3259

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Iris Holt

Regional Director of Development

Works with alumni and friends in the western part of North Carolina, the DMV and Tennessee to support the Adams School of Dentistry

iris_holt@unc.edu (919) 537-3114

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Kaylee Cutler

Assistant Director of Development; Executive Director, Dental Alumni Association

Works with the UNC Dental Alumni Association to connect with the alumni community and manages annual giving initiatives and alumni events.

kayleec@unc.edu (919) 537-3895

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Anjie Basnight

Marketing Coordinator

Editor-in-Chief of the North Carolina Dental Review and point of contact for both external and internal advancement communications.

anjie@unc.edu (919) 445-1700

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Caitlin Raines

Advancement Assistant

Provides administrative support for the Adams School of Dentistry development team.

mcraines@unc.edu (919) 537-3261

“Our alumni and friends provide support for Adams School of Dentistry that is unparalleled. Your consideration and dedication to our school, learning environment, students, faculty and staff is an amazing gift, and we are so grateful for your support as we guide the next generation of oral health care leaders.”

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Janet Guthmiller, DDS, PhD

Dean, UNC Adams School of Dentistry, Dr. Claude A. Adams, Jr. Distinguished Professor

“Scholarships don’t just help with tuition. They buy time. They buy focus. And maybe most importantly, they buy confidence. Because when someone you’ve never met is willing to invest in you, it sends a powerful message: You belong here and we see your struggles. We see potential in you and we are here to help.”