Lakshmyya GAINESVILLE, Fla. ― Oral bacteria from poor dental hygiene have been linked to brain tissue degeneration, according to new evidence from an international team of researchers, including one at the University of Florida College of Dentistry. UF’s Lakshmyya Kesavalu, B.V.Sc., M.Sc., S.C.C., an associate professor…
Carol Stewart, D.D.S., M.S., has accepted an appointment to serve as Interim clinical associate dean for the University of Florida College of Dentistry effective October 11, 2013. Stewart is a professor in the department of oral and maxillofacial diagnostic sciences and has been with the college since February 1985,…
On Sept. 22, six teams gathered but only one could emerge victorious. They wore their team colors, brought their gear and battled it out in the rain for the championship title at the Annual Mighty Molar Picnic at UF’s Lake Wauburg. More than 200 people attended the event, organized…
On Sept. 12, 2013, Frank Catalanotto, D.M.D., testified at a U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Primary Health and Aging hearing, “Dental Crisis in America: The Need to Address Cost.” The hearing examined the challenges Americans face accessing affordable dental care. Catalanotto, chair of the University of Florida Department of Community…
Not much! Recently the residents, staff and faculty of the college’s Department of Pediatric Dentistry attended a pediatric health fair hosted by UF Health Pediatrics at their new Magnolia Parke location. The college’s attendees had a great time interacting with the kids, teaching them about the importance of oral…
Oral Health America’s annual communications initiative, Fall for Smiles, runs during September and provides an abundance of resources for dental professionals to use to encourage families and other community advocates to raise awareness about the importance of oral health. There are a number of free tools available on…
Nery Clark, D.M.D., and Pamela Sandow received commendations from MedEdPORTAL for the publication of a learning resource module they authored in MedEdPORTAL’s Publications. MedEdPORTAL Publication, a program of the American Association of Medical Colleges, only accepts educational modules after a rigorous peer review process based on standards used in…
The University of Florida College of Dentistry is pleased to welcome the college’s newest members of the Dental Ambassador Student Group. The 14 DMD students will act as official student representatives of the college, focusing on creating alumni and student interaction at key college events including the Florida National…
Welcome to the members of the first class of the University of Florida College of Dentistry oral and maxillofacial residency program: Dr. Fatma Badr, Dr. Sevin Barghan, Dr. Zubad Newaz, and Dr. Veerinder Pannu. The residents will earn a certificate in oral and maxillofacial radiology and eligibility to challenge…
Congratulations to the University of Florida College of Dentistry recently-graduated pediatric dental residents – all of whom passed the qualifying examination of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry (ABPD) in July 2013. “We were very proud to learn of the 100 percent pass rate for our residents. It certainly…
