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Recent news from the School of Dentistry
UofL scientist discovers mechanism to reduce inflammation and subsequent bone loss related to gum disease
Beloved faculty member dies; William "Bill" J. Mansfield, Jr. will be missed
August 28, 1925 - July 24, 2012
School of Dentistry earns LEED Silver rating
The University of Louisville School of Dentistry’s commitment to sustainability has earned its renovated facility a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) silver rating from the U.S. Green Building Council, a nonprofit agency based in Washington D.C. that promotes sustainability in building design, construction and operation.
Eight docs to become first graduates of program aimed at strengthening diversity in the health professions
UofL research holds promise of therapeutic approach for gum disease
Donald Demuth, PhD receives patent for novel biochemical discovery
Dental school participates in 10th Smile Kentucky! event
More than 200 children from area schools came to the University of Louisville School of Dentistry Feb. 3 to receive free dental treatment.
Jan Potempa earns the Foundation for Polish Science Prize
Scientific discoveries of Jan Potempa helped change thinking about the origin of gum disease
Movember Fundraiser - A Success
Dental school faculty, staff and students took part in the Movember fundraiser to increase awareness for men's health, specifically prostate cancer.
UofL researcher to develop oral health intervention plan for the intellectual and developmentally disabled
People with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) living in family or group homes are less likely to receive routine dental care than those living in institutions, according to University of Louisville School of Dentistry associate professor Catherine Binkley, DDS, PhD.
