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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May 20, 2013
IQ directly relates to how students perform on tests in the first two years of dental school. But emotional intelligence (EI) trumps IQ in how well dental students work with patients, researchers from ӰƵ’s School of Dental Medicine and Weatherhead School of Management…
April 12, 2013
ӰƵ’s longest-serving school leader will continue active role in fundraising efforts
Jerold S. “Jerry” Goldberg announced today that he will step down as dean of ӰƵ’s School of Dental Medicine next year, but will continue to work actively on fundraising and…
April 01, 2013
One of only 200 experts in the country, Marco Rouman has seen the horrific side of what happens when the elderly go without dental care. Rouman, who is launching and directing geriatric-focused graduate and predoctoral training programs at ӰƵ’s School of Dental…