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Meet the Grads

Ashley Faddis

Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)
School of Dentistry

WVU School of Dentistry has become my second home. I couldn't be more thankful for the faculty, mentors and friends I have made here. Dentistry is a very challenging and rewarding profession. Thanks to WVU, I feel prepare for my future career in dentistry.

Hometown

Waynesburg, PA

Undergraduate 

B.S. - Behavioral Health

What would you tell someone who is considering WVU School of Dentistry?

WVU School of Dentistry has become my second home. I couldn't be more thankful for the faculty, mentors and friends I have made here. Dentistry is a very challenging and rewarding profession. Thanks to WVU, I feel prepare for my future career in dentistry. 

Why did you choose to earn your D.D.S.?

Dentistry, in particular, was always presented to me. I was interested in the medical field. I was interested in the science field. And, the lifestyle of a dentist is a lot more family oriented and you are able to build a lot of solid connections with people through dentistry.