News from the School of Dentistry
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.
New clinic gives dental patients immediate access to nurse practitioner managed care
UofL Care Partners is a collaboration of the Schools of Dentistry and Nursing.
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.
Wang earns grant to study disease that affects half of U.S. adults
Periodontal disease is a common struggle for many Americans. Now, a researcher at the UofL School of Dentistry is embarking on a promising study to help control it.
Lai recognized by American Academy of Periodontology
Assistant professor honored as the recipient of the 2017 Educator Award for outstanding teaching and mentoring in periodontics.
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.
Helping homeless animals
HSC faculty, staff and students donated much needed items to Louisville Metro Animal Services during the “Puppy and Kitten Shower.”
Hospitality Committee brings positive changes for employees, students and patients
Committee members are planning ways to improve and maintain patient-centered care and a warm, hospitable climate for faculty, staff and students.
Students, faculty take part in Kentucky Derby Festival event for the community
Event is part of community engagement efforts to promote good oral health throughout Kentucky.
Dental students run Derby Festival races for kids with cancer, present medals to the kids
Special ceremony honors running “buddies” from UofL Pediatrics who are fighting against life-threatening diseases.
Oral medicine faculty member chosen as fellow of Duke-Johnson & Johnson Nurse Leadership Program
During the yearlong program, fellows will learn leadership and management skills to provide more effective and efficient health care services to underserved populations in their community.
Missing teeth should be treated as a chronic medical condition
UofL School of Dentistry recognizes National Prosthodontics Awareness Week, April 2-8.
Getting to the School of Dentistry just got a little easier
Free shuttle service includes a stop just inside the driveway at our main entrance off Muhammad Ali Blvd., while a new walking path guides pedestrians.
