On Oct. 16, Robert Ford, D.M.D., and University of Florida staff member Pearl Ann Harris demonstrated the power of teams and networking during a presentation for the North Central Florida Dental Hygiene Association (N.C.F.D.H.A.) meeting in Ocala, Fla. Ford, a member of the UF College of Dentistry D.M.D. Class…
Student Spotlight Juggling a successful athletic career, leadership roles and dental aspirations is no easy task but student Chelsea Brinkman defies the odds by spending her collegiate years passionately achieving her goals in all three. Brinkman began her collegiate career at Bucknell University in Lewisburg, Penn., with a full-ride…
Academy of Alumni & Friends Class Notes Passionate, successful, philanthropic. Richard Parent, D.M.D., embodies these traits in a way that makes him stand out as an alumnus of both the College of Dentistry and undergraduate program at the University of Florida. “There are an infinite number of programs, time,…
The Annual Mighty Molar Picnic, held Sunday, Sept. 23, at Lake Wauburg, Fla., raised more than $2,200 for Smile Train and also raised the spirits of the more than 200 people who attended. On a beautiful Sunday that heralded the advent of fall, five teams competed in four categories:…
In 1976, Paul Benjamin, D.M.D., took a special place in our history by becoming the first graduate of the first class of the University of Florida College of Dentistry. Throughout his career he has remained involved and supportive of the college in many ways. In fact, despite running a…
We are proud to welcome the newest Gator Dentists to the University of Florida College of Dentistry. Our D.M.D. Class of 2016 started three days of orientation on Aug. 20. The class is comprised of a diverse group of some of the best and brightest dental students in the…
Learn the business side of dentistry through University of Florida course By Kelly Soderlund, ADA News staff Gainesville, Fla.—Dr. Matthew Nawrocki’s degree from the University of Florida College of Dentistry prepared him for the clinical side of dentistry. But the business side? He needed some more help. This wasn’t something…
Rondre Baluyot, D.M.D. Class of 2012, was honored with the Health/Social Services award during the 40th Annual Work of Heart Volunteer Awards on April 24, 2012, for his record of community service including with the ACORN Dental Clinic. Baluyot, who graduates with his dental degree in May, began volunteering…
Clinic 1A Renovation Plans Clinic 1A Floor Plan D1-19 Laboratory Floor Plan Is there anything more generous than giving for the benefit of those who follow in your footsteps? Alumni and friends of the college have done just that—with gifts…
He’s in the Navy now: Barak Wray, D.M.D., who earned his degree in 2009, is currently serving the U.S. Armed Forces as a Navy officer. Wray joined the Navy after graduating from dental school and is a lieutenant stationed with Seabee Battalion 133, based in Gulfport, Mississippi. The…
