Editorials 18 October 2023
Orientation is a time to make new friends. But among the crowd of new faces, Brianna Rozell recognized a familiar one. Across from her was Mehnoor Khan, a friend from her hometown in Staten Island....
Editorials 18 October 2023
Tumader Khouja, B.D.S., M.P.H., Ph.D., Steven D. Pratscher, Ph.D., Astha Singhal, B.D.S., M.P.H., Ph.D., and Larissa J. Strath, Ph.D., joined CDBS Faculty.
The Ivoclar Group stands as one of the world’s leading manufacturers of integrated solutions for high-quality dental applications. They offer a comprehensive portfolio of products and systems...
Editorials 18 October 2023
I am pleased to announce the appointment of Marnie L. Oakley, DMD, associate professor of restorative dentistry and comprehensive care, as dean of the School of Dental Medicine and president of...
Market 17 October 2023
Gerald “Jerry” Brundo, a UCLA School of Dentistry faculty member from 1971 to 1984, passed away on Sept. 29 in Omaha, Neb. He was 80.
Editorials 17 October 2023
When a tall and lanky gentleman, of a crazy nature, decided that the telephone should be a part of us and that, as such, it could serve to give a personal vision of the world, through photography, it...
Cutting-edge research and new innovations in clinical care were on full display at UCSF School of Dentistry’s annual Research and Clinical Excellence Day (RCED) on October 11.
Tasty Picks, the innovative brand offering enjoyable eco-friendly wooden dental picks in three rich flavors, is gearing up for an extraordinary Kickstarter campaign. This groundbreaking crowdfunding...
Market 13 October 2023
Wellfit Presents a Webinar to Empower Dental Practice Groups
Wellfit Technologies, Inc. (Wellfit), a leading healthcare technology platform that provides streamlined dental financing, discount plans, and payment processing, is pleased to announce an upcoming...
Market 13 October 2023
Delta Dental of California and Affiliates’ First Female CEO Announces Leadership Team
Delta Dental of California and its affiliates announced updates to their leadership structure in alignment with the promotion of Sarah Chavarria to Chief Executive Officer (CEO), following the...
The Summer Research Fellowship program, commonly known as SURF, is the School of Dentistry’s gateway research opportunity for predoctoral students.
Market 11 October 2023
Pension: Elderly Individuals Do Not Decumulate Their Savings
In theory, estate planning should work as follows (based on the life-cycle theory developed by the Italian Nobel laureate in economics, Franco Modigliani): individuals save money when their incomes...
Market 12 October 2023
Two Schools, Eight Years and 16 investigators: Community-based Study Offers Dental Disease Insights
A multidisciplinary team of investigators at the UNC Adams School of Dentistry, partnering with peers at University of Pennsylvania, published results from a community-based pediatric oral health...
Editorials 12 October 2023
Dr. Alton McWhorter, clinical professor and department head of pediatrics at Texas A&M School of Dentistry, is known for his compassionate care for patients. Only the third pediatric department...
Editorials 11 October 2023
Inaugural Awards Honor Outstanding Contributors at the CU School of Dental Medicine
As part of its 50th anniversary celebrations, the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine (CU SDM) introduced a set of 12 awards to recognize excellence among its faculty, staff, students,...
Athletics have always been a big part of Dr. Carlos Parra’s life. Parra, director of postdoctoral periodontics at Texas A&M School of Dentistry, played in recreational soccer leagues before the...
Market 10 October 2023
Palms Dental in Trenton began hosting DMD students for two-week clinical rotations in September, making them the newest addition to the UF Statewide Network for Community Oral Health.
Editorials 10 October 2023
Research is an endless quest. That’s why it has always fascinated Georgios Kotsakis. The moment he figures out an answer, he feels a new question he needs to creatively tackle pops up.
Market 10 October 2023
Seven Full-Time Faculty Appointments and One Promotion Highlight Recent Academic Personnel Moves
The UCLA School of Dentistry recently appointed seven scholars to full-time faculty positions, while an eighth has earned a promotion.
Market 10 October 2023
Dean Mark Wolff, Faculty Present at FDI World Dental Congress
Members of the Penn Dental Medicine community gathered with the global dental community at the recent FDI World Dental Congress (FDIWDC23) in Sydney, Australia with Dean Mark Wolff