ANN ARBOR—Generations of dental students will benefit from an endowment gift to the University of Michigan School of Dentistry from Dr. Norman J. Dahn. The gift, expected to range in value between $2.6 million and $3 million, includes cash, securities and property in Michigan and Arizona.

“Dr. Dahn clearly demonstrated his concern for future dental students by creating this endowed scholarship fund,” said Dean William Kotowicz. “We are extremely gratified to have received this significant gift from the estate of one of our most generous alumni. This gift will help us meet one of our most pressing needs, support for deserving dental students.”

Born and raised in Imlay City, Mich., Dahn received his D.D.S. degree from the U-M School of Dentistry in 1930. He first practiced in central Michigan, serving children of low income families under the auspices of the Couzens Fund. Dahn established a practice in Detroit in 1933, served in the Army during World War II, returned to his practice in 1945, and remained there until his retirement in 1965. He died in 1981.

The Norman J. Dahn Endowed Fund will function in perpetuity as a need-based scholarship for deserving dental students.

The University of Michigan School of Dentistry is one of the nation’s leading dental schools engaged in oral health care education, research, patient care, and community service. General dental care clinics and specialty clinics providing advanced treatment enable the School to offer dental services and programs to patients throughout Michigan. Classroom and clinic instruction train future dentists, dental specialists, and dental hygienists for practice in private offices, hospitals, academia, and public agencies. Research seeks to discover and apply new knowledge that can help patients worldwide. More information is available on the Web at http://www.dent.umich.edu.

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