Censeri P. Abare helps DMD students plan their academic careers — and gives them life lessons along the way.

When Timothy Garvey, D.M.D, decided he wanted to be a dentist, he imagined having his own practice — just a small one.

Erina Hung Two recent graduates of the UF College of Dentistry Pediatric Residency Program scored in the top 3 percent nationally of the 2015 American Board of Pediatric Dentistry (ABPD) Qualifying Examination. Erina Hung and Amy Luce, who earned their certificates in pediatric…

Congratulations to Mauricio Castellanos, D.D.S., who was one of five U.S. university faculty who were selected to participate in the Dentsply Implants University Ambassador Program in Chicago in October 2015. Castellanos joined the faculty of the UF College of Dentistry in 2015 as an assistant professor in…

From left faculty members Pam Sandow, Nini Sposetti and Roberta Pileggi. Congratulations to Pamela Sandow, D.M.D., who was recently inducted as a Fellow of the American College of Dentists (ACD) during their annual meeting in November…

Donald Wayne Legler, D.D.S., Ph.D., passed away on December 9 in Gainesville following a long illness. He was born on October 2, 1931 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He served as dean of the University of Florida College of Dentistry from October 1983 until March 1994 when he retired as professor…

Today kicks off a week of events to celebrate the inauguration of Kent Fuchs, the University of Florida’s 12th president. A series of interactive activities and open-house events are planned for the campus community, and the celebration culminates Friday, Dec. 4, with Dr. Fuchs’ investiture – the ceremony during…

2015 Dental Fall Weekend was busy with reunions, meetings, the UF Homecoming Parade, a pre-game tailgate and block seating to enjoy a SEC East Championship-clinching win over Vanderbilt. All in all – a great weekend.

All alumni and friends are invited to the 2015 Dental Fall Weekend, November 6 and 7. The event falls on UF’s Homecoming Weekend so, in addition to UF College of Dentistry events like DMD class reunions, meetings, continuing education, block seating for the football game, and more, attendees also get…

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…