Dentalcorp Commits $1 Million to Université de Montréal Faculty of Dental Medicine

New fund supports entrepreneurship training, scholarships, and research for dental students and graduates in Quebec

MONTREAL--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dentalcorp, one of North America’s largest dental support organizations, today announced a $1 million commitment to the Université de Montréal Faculty of Dental Medicine. The newly established Dentalcorp Fund will support entrepreneurship education, academic scholarships, oral-health research, and clinical advancement for dental students and graduates.

This commitment reflects a shared vision to support the Faculty of Dental Medicine and the training of the next generation of dentists. Dentalcorp’s contribution is part of the Université de Montréal’s major philanthropic campaign, Brave the way.

“We’ve built a network that attracts the best dentists. Staying there means being part of how the next generation is prepared,” said Nate Tchaplia, President of Dentalcorp. “Great clinical skills are the foundation. But the best careers in dentistry are built when you pair that with an understanding of how a practice runs, how to lead a team, and how to grow. This fund gives students access to scholarships, research opportunities, and entrepreneurship training so they graduate as stronger clinicians and complete professionals.”

The Dentalcorp Fund supports four initiatives: a Summer School in Entrepreneurship for 5th-year Doctor of Dental Medicine students, annual scholarships recognizing academic excellence and clinical research, the faculty’s annual Scientific Day, and oral-health research projects tied to clinical innovation and patient care. A laboratory for senior doctoral students will bear the name Dentalcorp Student Laboratory, a naming designation by the University in recognition of this significant contribution to the Faculty.

“Our dental medicine programs are built on rigorous, evidence-based clinical training designed to develop highly qualified health professionals,” said Hugo Ciaburro, Dean of the Faculty of Dental Medicine at Université de Montréal. “But a career in dentistry also involves a management and entrepreneurship dimension that remains essential. As the profession evolves, these competencies need to keep pace with the needs of our future graduates. The Dentalcorp Fund significantly strengthens this component of our training by providing concrete tools. These initiatives enrich the preparation of future dentists for a complete and modern practice.”

More than 160 dentists who graduated from UdeM’s Faculty of Dental Medicine practice within Dentalcorp’s network. Dentalcorp offers dental professionals across the country a range of career paths, from associateships to partnerships, backed by a support system designed to remove the friction that slows clinical and commercial growth. The Dentalcorp Fund extends that commitment to the earliest stages of a dentist’s career, giving students the tools and exposure they need before they graduate.

About Dentalcorp

Dentalcorp is one of the largest and fastest-growing dental support organizations in North America, operating a network of more than 600 practices with over 5.7 million patient visits annually. Dentalcorp partners with leading dental professionals to deliver technology-enabled care through its model of frictionless dentistry, removing the operational and administrative barriers that slow clinical excellence. For more information, visit dentalcorp.com.

About the Université de Montréal Faculty of Dental Medicine

Founded in 1904, the Université de Montréal Faculty of Dental Medicine is the largest in Canada by undergraduate student enrolment. Graduating more than 50% of Quebec’s dentists, the Faculty is committed to training the next generation of dentists by developing their knowledge, competencies, and skills in dental medicine. It actively contributes to advances in oral health research through a collaborative and interdisciplinary approach. For more information, visit medecinedentaire.umontreal.ca