The Burkhart Scholarship Fund at PNWU - Burkhart Dental Supply

Burkhart, in partnership with 6 dental industry leaders, has created the Burkhart Scholarship Fund.

This fund was created to support first-year dental students at the new Pacific Northwest University (PNWU) Dental School who have a heart for serving the underserved, aligning with Burkhart’s values.

Burkhart Dental Supply has partnered with six manufacturers, each specializing in a distinct product category, to provide students with monthly, hour-long educational sessions. Each month, one manufacturer will share their expertise in their specific area. For example, ProEdge will lead a session on the importance of maintaining clean water lines.

Hamse lgge, Burkhart Scholarship recipient, with Lori Burkhart Isbell

PNWU’s Vice President of University Relations, Adam Story, MS, is pleased to work with Burkhart. “It’s just a fantastic scholarship because it shows that Burkhart is a local company and one that the dental community knows. Seeing that buy-in on this new program is incredible and has made a world of difference in fundraising efforts.”

Scholarship Recipients:

Ammar Jankel

Nelly Vutagwa

Hamse Igge

Pacific Northwest University’s dental school began construction last year and is set to open in 2025. It will welcome its first group of students this fall.

The Dean’s vision for the school includes raising enough funds to eventually allow every student to attend dental school for free.

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Burkhart has committed to supporting this initiative for four years, and each manufacturer involved has also pledged a four-year commitment. Three students will receive scholarships annually, and this year’s students have already been selected and admitted to the dental school.

Burkhart has also installed the school’s mechanical room and continues to work with PNWU to provide the equipment and merchandise supplies.

“We’re excited. The difference it’s going to make for PNWU & the community is incredible”, says Story.

Left to Right: Andrew Malm, Burkhart Regional Sales Manager. Robbyn Wacker Phd, Interim President. Dan Stucki, Burkhart Equipment Specialist. Reedy Berg, Burkhart Account Manager. Adam Story MS, Vice President of University Relations. Fotinos Panagakos DMD PhD, Dean School of Dental Medicine.