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Editorials 24 November 2025
Philanthropy in action: Scholarships empower future dental professionals
On Friday, November 7, 2025, more than 150 donors, students, faculty, and staff gathered at the Scottish Rite Cathedral in Indianapolis to celebrate student achievement and present scholarships—an...
Editorials 21 November 2025
Editorials 20 November 2025
Dr. Juan Taboas: Making Faster Healing and Return to Service After Battlefield Fractures Possible
Juan Taboas, MS, PhD, a biomedical engineer at the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine, is developing in-the-battlefield therapies to prevent infection and speed bone regrowth.
Editorials 19 November 2025
As Ellen Simmons-Shamrell of the Class of 1977 wrote her annual check for the Michael D. Scotti, DMD Endowed Scholarship—established in memory of her late classmate—she reflected on how different...
Editorials 18 November 2025
Her accomplishments in research, education, mentorship, and service reflect a deep commitment to excellence.
Editorials 17 November 2025
The Langkamp Allison Award recognizes a Pitt Dental Medicine third-year dental student interested in pursuing a career in dental education.
Editorials 14 November 2025
Penn Dental Medicine shared its expertise in caring for persons with disabilities with dental care providers from throughout Jamaica at a 1 ½ -day hands-on continuing education program, held October...
Editorials 13 November 2025
UW President Robert Jones and Gonzaga University President Katia Passerini joined elected officials in Spokane to tour the Regional Initiatives in Dental Education (RIDE’s) new 13,000-square-foot...
Editorials 12 November 2025
Penn Dental Medicine hosted the Carnival of the Senses, a vibrant health fair dedicated to individuals with autism and their families.
Editorials 11 November 2025
The UCSF School of Dentistry showcased its dedication to basic research and clinical innovation during the 22nd Annual Research and Clinical Excellence Day (RCED) on October 8, 2025.
Editorials 10 November 2025
There are a lot of good things about Halloween, but all those treats can be tricky – especially when it comes to dental health and the potential for cavities.
Editorials 07 November 2025
HSDM’s Give Veterans a Smile event brought together more than 50 volunteers to deliver free dental care to U.S. military veterans who often face barriers accessing oral health services
Editorials 06 November 2025
Dr. Rogerio Castilho named director of the dental school’s Global Initiatives program
Faculty member Dr. Rogerio Castilho has been appointed Director of the Global Initiatives in Oral and Craniofacial Health (GIOCH) program at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry.
Much like EMTs rushing to the scene after an accident, stem cells hurry to the site of a skull fracture to start mending the damage. A new finding has uncovered the signaling mechanism that triggers...
Editorials 04 November 2025
NIH grant helps ASOD researchers study TMD pain in adolescents
Adams School of Dentistry’s Caroline Sawicki, DDS, PhD, recently received an NIH-NIDCR R03 grant to study personalized treatment for temporomandibular disorder (TMD) pain in adolescents.
Editorials 03 November 2025
It’s been more than 65 years since the late Dr. William Godwin, a University of Michigan School of Dentistry faculty member, embraced the challenge of how to protect athletes’ teeth from injury....
Silencing a receptor in prostaglandins reduces pain but allows inflammation to run its course in animal and cellular studies.
Editorials 30 October 2025
New research explores the prevalence of dental fear and memories underlying it, underscoring the need for accessible treatment.
Editorials 29 October 2025
Smarter Prescribing, Healthier Outcomes: Lecture Explores Antibiotic Stewardship in Dentistry
With the Centers for Disease Control estimating that more than 2.8 million antibiotic-resistant infections occur in the U.S. each year, more focus is given to antibiotic stewardship programs to...
Editorials 28 October 2025
Third Annual Haptics Competition Puts Students’ Dental Skills to the Test
Diana Torosyan (DDS ’28) takes home top honors in competition that expanded for the first time to include University of North Carolina dental students.
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