School of Dental Medicine
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Less pain, same results? Researchers explore drill-free treatments for cavities in older adults
A trip to the dentist isn’t something people usually look forward to. “Because of all the drilling and injections, it’s not fun,” acknowledged Suchitra Nelson, an associate dean and professor at the ӰƵ School of Dental Medicine. While discomfort can’t be…
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February 09, 2023
With a background that includes time spent as a senior organist and choir director—and a high school friendship with one of the most successful R&B artists of all time—the dean of ӰƵ School of Dental Medicine’s talents and interests involve much more than…
February 08, 2023
Students in the School of Dental Medicine, School of Medicine and Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing are invited to a “We Love Our Future Alumni” event Tuesday, Feb. 14, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Cosgrove Courtyard of Samson Pavilion. Students are invited to stop by to check in with…
February 03, 2023
Polyamines are organic polycations that work together with DNA, RNA, and proteins, and control cell growth and death. Polyamines come from food and can be produced by our cells and the microbiome in our mucosa. Aberrant changes in their levels in cells are associated with aging and diseases. A…
January 31, 2023
Twins Vihisha and Havisha Bache need not look far for a study partner. After completing their undergraduate degrees at ӰƵ in biology and sociology in 2021, the Pennsylvania natives opted to continue their studies at the university through the School of Dental Medicine. In their…
December 09, 2022
As part of continued efforts to extend dental care benefits to veterans, the School of Dental Medicine Dental Clinic offered oral care services for veterans and military personnel on Friday, Nov. 11, in honor of Veterans Day. The services included free dental exams and x-rays, a discounted cleaning…
December 09, 2022
The inaugural Dean Kenneth B. Chance, DDS, Endowed Distinguished Lectureship was held on Nov. 17 in Samson Pavilion. Dean Kenneth B. Chance, President of the Supreme Chapter of Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society, and his family established this series in honor of the 130th…
December 01, 2022
On Monday, May 16, the School of Dental Medicine faculty met at the Tinkham Veale University Center for the semi-annual faculty retreat. After breakfast in one of the center’s ballrooms, each department chair shared updates from the 2022-2023 school year. The group talked about the future of the…
November 14, 2022
When you think of dentistry, entrepreneurship should be one of the first things that enters your mind. Most healthcare professionals obtain their training and transition to working in established hospitals or large-scale practices. In stark contrast, dentists often graduate and start or purchase…
November 09, 2022
School of Dental Medicine Dean Kenneth B. Chance, president of the Supreme Chapter of Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society, and his family established a lecture series in honor of the 130th anniversary of the School of Dental Medicine. The School of Dental Medicine will host Jon B.…
November 01, 2022
Recognized yearly on Nov. 1—the day after the candy-filled and cavity-inducing Halloween holiday— National Brush Day reminds us to clean away all that sugar and reinstate some healthy habits to improve our oral health. To refresh the ӰƵ community on best practices for…