Congratulations to Mark Mintline, D.D.S., a second-year resident in the Oral Maxillofacial Pathology Residency Program. He was awarded the 2015 Waldron Award by the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology during their annual meeting in April 2015 in San…
A researcher who specializes in studying how two common strains of bacteria achieve their potency has joined the University of Florida College of Dentistry. José A. Lemos, Ph.D., an associate professor of oral biology, was recruited from the University of Rochester as part of UF’s preeminence initiative. For Lemos,…
The University of Florida College of Dentistry’s 2015 Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) Site Visit for the predoctoral program and advanced education programs in endodontics, oral and maxillofacial pathology, oral and maxillofacial radiology, orthodontics, pediatrics, periodontics, and prosthodontics is September 28 through October 1. All accredited dental education programs…
Gainesville, Florida – The next big thing in wearable technology may show up right inside your mouth. Researchers at the University of Florida have developed a smart mouth guard equipped with sensors that allow it to detect if you’re grinding your teeth, tell your dentist and even help you…
Congratulations to Amy Luce, D.M.D, chief resident in pediatric dentistry at the University of Florida College of Dentistry, who was honored with the Ralph E. McDonald Research Award from the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) for her research project, Arginine Metabolism and Bacterial Changes of Oral Biofilms in…
On May 8, the DMD Class of 2018 enjoyed a special lecture from Paul Benjamin, D.M.D., the first graduate of the University of Florida College of Dentistry, during DEN6001 Introduction to Evidence-Based Dental Practice, led by Jaana Gold, D.D.S., Ph.D., an adjunct associate professor in the department of…
The 40th annual commencement ceremony of the University of Florida College of Dentistry will be held on May 15, 2015 at 2:30 p.m. at the Curtis M. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets are required for admittance into the auditorium, though there…
Andres Alvarez, a first-year DMD student at the University of Florida College of Dentistry, recently received three awards in recognition and support of his research activities. He received a research award from the American Dental Association (ADA) Foundation and the Academy of Operative Dentistry; and two travel awards, one…
Kenneth Anusavice, D.M.D., Ph.D., professor emeritus at the University of Florida College of Dentistry, is the new chair of the International Organization for Standardization Technical Committee 106 – Dentistry. Anusavice is a leader in national and international standards development, having served in many volunteer leadership roles through the American…
Isabel Garcia, D.D.S., M.P.H., joined the University of Florida College of Dentistry today as the seventh permanent dean. She was appointed in September 2014 by David S. Guzick, M.D., Ph.D., senior vice president for health affairs at UF and president of UF Health, when she was serving as the…
