News from the School of Dentistry
Dean appointment approved by BOT
T. Gerard Bradley, B.D.S., M.S., Dr.Med.Dent. selected as dean of the UofL School of Dentistry.
Dental students prepare for trip to the Philippines
The nine students will run a dental clinic that is expected to serve more than 100 Filipinos.
Halloween Outreach
D1 students spoke with local elementary students about how to properly care for their teeth as part of the annual Halloween outreach.
Access to oral health care in Kentucky has increased, yet children face pressing oral health needs
New report highlights findings of 2016 Oral Health Study of Kentucky’s Youth.
Improving the patient experience
Guest speaker from University of Florida Health Shands Hospital works with ULSD faculty and staff to create a vision for hospitality and service.
Addressing the problem of smoking
Ashton Green, 2016-17 Health and Social Justice Scholar from the UofL School of Dentistry, aims to make permanent, positive changes.
Dental Alumni Fellow
The University of Louisville will honor the 2016 Alumni Fellows during an awards dinner on Oct. 20 at the Galt House. This year, the School of Dentistry is pleased to recognize Dr. Christine A. Roalofs.
A job well done
Congratulations to faculty, staff and students on recent recognition.
Asian American Dental Association
AADA hopes to build on UofL’s diversity mission by providing students who are not familiar with the Asian culture an opportunity to become more knowledgeable.
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.
