UAlberta names dental school in honour of $10M donation from Petryk family

The University of Alberta has renamed its dental school the Mike Petryk School of Dentistry in honour of the Petryk family, which recently donated $10M to support research and future students. UAlberta alumni Mike and Pat Petryk, along with their children Susan Petryk and Bob Petryk, made the donation to “give back something to dentistry.” This gift will help fund the school’s pro bono work in underserved populations, provide graduate student stipends, support undergraduates in need, and fund faculty research projects. “This generous investment will help the University of Alberta prepare future generations of dental providers to meet the growing needs of our communities,” said UAlberta President Bill Flanagan.