Editorials
Editorials 10 June 2024
“It was fate that we met that day,” said Shahid Aziz, DMD96, of his first encounter with Jose Marchena during a class photo.
For Laura Jacox, DMD, PhD, MS, finding the ideal fit with varied interests has guided her career.
Editorials 06 June 2024
School’s strengths cited after accreditation review team completes site visit
The Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) completed its site visit at the School of Dentistry in March, and preliminary findings identified numerous strengths during the formal review that...
Editorials 05 June 2024
In excruciating pain or for regular checkups, Alessandra Esteves has chosen Rutgers School of Dental Medicine (RSDM) for her care since 2002.“I don't go anywhere else,” said Esteves, who is...
Editorials 04 June 2024
Michael Riley DDS ’24 became fascinated by dentistry following an innocent childhood mishap, but that was just the beginning of his journey.
They started their journey at Harvard School of Dental Medicine (HSDM) from computer screens in their bedrooms, which made the culmination of their achievements even more notable as the Class of 2024...
Editorials 31 May 2024
After spending time in Ostrow’s Community Oral Health Programs, Cynde Mai is energized to use her dental degree to give back to medically compromised, geriatric and other patients with unique...
Editorials 30 May 2024
This profile is one in an ongoing series highlighting School of Dentistry alumni, donors and students.
Editorials 29 May 2024
$1 million of multimillion-dollar gift to support scholarships and build the next generation of implant dentistry leaders around the world
Editorials 28 May 2024
Initially interested in a career in computer science or video games, Ostrow grad Garrett Cecchini endeavored for a profession that would afford him an opportunity to develop lifelong...
Dr. Claire Mills, one of six students in the dual degree DDS/PhD program, has been selected as the UW School of Dentistry’s Magnuson Scholar for the 2024-25 academic year.
Editorials 24 May 2024
Born and raised in Havana, Cuba, Layra Valdes, DMD24, first became interested in dentistry when her orthodontist showed how her dental experience could be fun and educational rather than scary and...
Adams School of Dentistry’s Amy Lawson, DDS ’27, and Ricardo Padilla, DDS, were recently invited to represent ASOD at the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center’s “Exploring Cancer Spring...
The School of Dentistry recently launched a new program to positively impact the mental health and well-being of the members of its community.
Editorials 21 May 2024
The National Academy of Sciences has named School of Dentistry faculty member Dr. Joshua J. Emrick as a Kavli Fellow, part of a program that brings together outstanding young scientists to discuss...
Kara Gross Margolis, MD, has been named Director of the NYU Pain Research Center, effective May 1, 2024. Dr. Margolis is a pediatric gastroenterologist with internationally recognized clinical...
The Texas A&M School of Dentistry dental hygiene program, and its students past and present, were celebrated at a luncheon April 26 at the Arts District Mansion in downtown Dallas.
Sugar alcohol and popular food additive can lower acid-producing bacteria that lead to dental caries
Editorials 15 May 2024
Mouthguards Protect Your Mouth—and Potentially Your Brain—from Sports-Related Injuries
Matthew Mauck, DDS ’11, says it’s funny that he’s a dentist. Back when he played professional football, he thought wearing a mouthguard was annoying. Now the former NFL and MLB player spends...
As the presidents of dental-student associations, Shafa Nathani and Brandon Wallace learned about advocacy, balancing commitments, and making a difference
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