News from the School of Dentistry
Dental students invite kids to shop with a dentist
The program gives kids a fun experience, along with information about budgeting and proper oral hygiene.
Dental Hygiene program promotes oral health as a part of total health during Legacy Weekend
The Legacy Committee hosted the annual Legacy Weekend Nov. 9-10.
Veteran shares his journey to pursue dental education, help more vets
Ed Rynkowsky served two combat tours of duty in Afghanistan before deciding to pursue a career in dentistry.
UofL honored at Student National Dental Association Convention
UofL received the small chapter of the year award and first place for the scrapbook video award.
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.
Tim Daugherty named Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs
Daugherty has a long history at UofL, having graduated from the DMD program in 1984.
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.
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.
