Boca Raton-based Florida Atlantic University announced plans to open a dental school by 2025.
Six things to know:
1. During its inaugural year, the College of Dentistry will admit 45 students. It will then admit 90 students each year to reach a total enrollment of 350 students.
2. The school will offer a Doctorate of Dental Medicine through a program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation, The Capitolist reported Nov. 16.
3. This will be the fourth dental school in the state.
4. Staff will include 110 full-time educators, researchers and administrators.
5. The new school will be supported by a $30 million donation and be housed in a new facility on FAU's campus.
6. The College of Dentistry will also operate under the FAU Health Network.