Spotlight on Dentistry: News Releases & Stories

Super Sealant Saturday Earns Early Media Buzz '>Super Sealant Saturday Earns Early Media Buzz

Feb 4th, 2026

Local and student journalists spotlight UFCD's free pediatric dental clinic ahead of Feb. 7 event.

SRG welcomes new faculty advisor '>SRG welcomes new faculty advisor

Jan 15th, 2026

The UFCD's nationally recognized Student Research Group, or SRG, welcomes Dayane Oliveria (D.D.S., Ph.D.) as new faculty advisor this spring.

Building the Next 50 Years of Gator Dentistry Building the Next 50 Years of Gator Dentistry

Jan 8th, 2026

By 2030, the UF College of Dentistry addition and renovation "will set the cornerstone for the next 50 years of excellence and innovation."

UF Trains Dentists to Care for Patients with IDDs UF Trains Dentists to Care for Patients with IDDs

Dec 22nd, 2025

UFCD trains dentists to care for patients with intellectual or developmental disabilities; a population most dentists feel unprepared to treat.

UF Breaks Ground on Dental Building Transformation UF Breaks Ground on Dental Building Transformation

Dec 8th, 2025

The multi-phase project will completely reimagine the dental building in Gainesville.

D1 Students Present at National Symposium D1 Students Present at National Symposium

Nov 7th, 2025

Two first-year students from UFCD recently presented their research at the 2025 Hinman Student Research Symposium, held October 31 through November 2.