News from the School of Dentistry
Student effort to reach the underserved earns him national spotlight
Clifford Goodwine has been honored with an award from America’s ToothFairy National Children’s Oral Health Foundation.
Program at the Kentucky State Fair reaches milestone with 2000th oral cancer screening
Students and faculty screened 87 adults over five days.
No dental care for miles around
The Red Bird Dental Clinic is a beacon of hope for many residents of Clay, Bell and Leslie counties.
Parents have difficulty estimating sugar content in kids’ food
UofL providers daily see problem newly researched by German institute.
The path to master educator: dental school faculty receives award to enhance teaching
Assistant professor of periodontics Dr. Bindu Dukka is the recipient of the American Academy of Periodontology Foundation Fellowship.
Fellowship program introduces dental students to academic careers
Under the American Dental Education Association program, faculty-student pairs work in collaboration on a research or teaching project.
Proper burial of dead cells limits inflammation
Scientists uncover essential role of oxidants in clearing dead cells.
$11.2 million federal grant to support microorganism and disease research
The grant, awarded through the National Institute of General Medical Sciences, establishes a Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) and pairs well-funded scientists with junior faculty in the Schools of Dentistry, Medicine and Engineering.
Take Back the Night honors dental school graduate
Organized by the UofL PEACC Center, the event lends a voice to individuals who have been through or lost someone through domestic violence.
Dental student group strives to reach Hispanic population in Kentucky and world
Hispanic Student Dental Association (HSDA) outreach programs contribute to efforts to meet oral health needs across all populations.
Not just a beautiful smile: Orthodontic treatment results in a healthier mouth
by Sunita Chandiramani, DMD, MS, diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics and clinical associate professor of orthodontics at the UofL School of Dentistry
600 children screened through Give Kids a Smile day
Dental students looked for signs of dental decay and cavities, and notified parents or legal guardians about the findings.
Morgan Pearson, Health and Social Justice Scholar
As a dentist, Pearson will focus on community dentistry, continuing to serve those who are disadvantaged because of their inability to pay or to access care.
Dental dean, faculty member selected as Fellows of the American College of Dentists
Fellows are selected through confidential peer review and chosen based on leadership and contributions to dentistry and society.
Dental school simulation clinic named in honor of alumni donor
Dr. Gary and Allyson Ball provide $1 million to support student education.
Digital advances mean big wins for customized patient care
Combining the expertise of engineers, prosthodontists and radiologists is “a recipe for innovation in the area of medical modeling and design.”
Dental Hygiene Legacy room named
Dental hygiene students, faculty and alumni, along with School of Dentistry leadership gathered to dedicate room 119 of the school.
Welcome DMD Class of 2021 and DH Class of 2019
Dental, dental hygiene students mark their entry into the dental profession.
Dental check-ups, part of Back-to-School routine
Pediatric dental faculty member encourages parents to find a dental home for their children beginning at age one, when teeth begin to erupt.
