News from the School of Dentistry
Lowy receives American Academy of Periodontics teaching and mentoring award
The award is given to a periodontal educator who demonstrates a commitment to excellence in providing education in the full scope of periodontics, and relays that enthusiasm to students.
Veterans honored on 71st anniversary of WWII’s ending
Veterans attending Saturday’s event will have an opportunity to make an appointment for a complimentary dental exam and panoramic x-ray at the UofL School of Dentistry. Dental students also plan to provide oral health education at their booth.
UofL provides comprehensive dental care for people living with HIV
Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services awards contract to the UofL School of Dentistry.
Back-to-school to do list: Schedule a dental exam
UofL School of Dentistry offers advantages for young patients.
Dental students raise charitable funds through recycling
Recycling boxes are located on each floor of the School of Dentistry, and this is where anyone can place items that can't be recycled elsewhere.
Psi Omega Fraternity, Omicron Chapter wins national award
The award honors the chapter for best exemplifying the values of the fraternity, as well as exceptional growth and community service activities.
Tobacco smoke makes germs more resilient
ULSD researcher David A. Scott, Ph.D., and his team have identified how tobacco smoke is an environmental stressor and promotes bacteria colonization and immune invasion.
Mobile health units tested at UofL-run clinic
Faculty members from the UofL School of Dentistry and School of Nursing worked at the clinics for the day, seeing patients from a nonprofit center that serves the backside track workers at Churchill Downs.
Congratulations to our recent graduates
Convocation was held May 14, 2016 at the Louisville Palace Theater.
Grant receives high honor from Transylvania University
Distinguished Achievement Award is given to alumni who have demonstrated excellence in their professional lives and service to their communities.
Health professionals can expand primary care skills through UofL dentistry continuing education course
The course is part of the interdisciplinary collaboration between the UofL schools of dentistry and nursing.
Dentistry turns art for a good cause
As part of a UofL pediatric dentistry fund-raising event at the annual St. James Court Art Show, members of the Alpha Omega International Dental Fraternity student chapter use dental plaster materials to create custom-made 3D plaster casts of hands, feet and faces.
Rural Kentucky residents gain improved access to health care
University of Louisville School of Dentistry graduates benefit from loan forgiveness program.
Second-year dental students called to train in health and social justice
Health and Social Justice Scholars will learn methods for improving health equity in disadvantaged communities.
UofL School of Dentistry receives six year reaccreditation
The Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA), the organization that accredits dental education programs, has reaffirmed the quality of education at ULSD.
Enhanced dental patient security, student experience among benefits of new HIPAA-compliant, cloud-based secure messaging system
University of Louisville School of Dentistry adopts the use of Lua Technologies.
A faster route to dental implants
Dental specialists at UofL use digital imaging, computer software and 3D printing to make dental implants easier and more comfortable for patients
