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College receives CT unit accreditation

The University of Florida College of Dentistry Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Diagnostic Sciences was granted accreditation for CT-Dental in the area of Dental/Maxillofacial by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) on April 21, the first dental school in the nation to receive this accreditation. “I am very proud of…

2015 Acid Etch Talent Show

The Acid Etch Talent Show, organized annually by the UF College of Dentistry Dental Ambassadors, has earned a reputation as an entertaining and lively event that showcases the many talents of the college’s students, faculty and staff. Each year it promises showmanship, laughter and tasty baked goods – and…

Alvarez, a first-year DMD student, receives three national awards

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…

Magher receives award scholarship for ITL program

Congratulations to Kelly Magher, D.M.D., a clinical assistant professor in the University of Florida Department of Pediatric Dentistry, who received an award scholarship to attend the Institute for Teaching and Learning (ITL), a program organized by Academy for Academic Leadership. Magher was selected by the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry…

Drill N Fills win UF intramural softball championship

The Drill N Fill UF women’s softball team drilled* the balls and filled* the bases on April 8, winning the UF intramural softball championship by a huge margin* with a score of 18-3. The team, comprised of sophomore and junior dental students, and one UF pre-dental student, have enjoyed…

United Way and UF coordinate Super Sealant Saturday

United Way of North Central Florida and the University of Florida College of Dentistry have partnered for Florida’s first ever Super Sealant Saturday. This event welcomes children between the ages of 6-17 to receive free dental care services such as free dental sealants, fluoride treatments, dental screenings and oral…

Souza appointed CODA site visitor

Congratulations to Rodrigo Souza, D.D.S., an assistant professor and program director for the AEGD program in Hialeah, who was appointed a site inspector for the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) beginning October 2015. Site visitors are appointed for one-year terms that are renewable for six years. “I…

UF ASDA takes home the gold at the ASDA Annual Session

The University of Florida Chapter of the American Student Dental Association’s hard work this past year paid off in gold during the 2015 Annual Session of the American Student Dental Association in Boston this month. The UF ASDA Chapter won four Gold Crown Awards during the annual session: The…

Anusavice elected chair of ISO/TC 106

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…

Adewumi discusses pediatric oral health on TV20

Abi Adewumi, B.D.S., F.D.S.R.C.S. (Eng), M.Ped., DentRSC (Eng), clinical associate professor in the University of Florida Department of Pediatric Dentistry appeared on the TV20 Medical Spotlight on February 25. She shared basic information that parents should know about caring for their children’s oral health and how to handle dental…