News from the School of Dentistry
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.
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.
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.
