On March 16, a group of volunteers from the University of Florida College of Dentistry delivered oral health screenings, education and smiles to the participants in the Special Olympics Event in Jasper, Fla., at Hamilton County High School. The volunteers included D.M.D. students, two pediatric dental residents, three pediatric dental…
The University of Florida PedoGators/Robert E. Primosch Society is hosting a reception during the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry meeting in Orlando, Fla., on May 25, 2013, for all PedoGators and a guest. The reception will be held at the Big River Brewing Company at Disney’s Boardwalk from 6…
UF College of Dentistry in Atlanta Hinman Dental Meeting 2014 Thursday, March 27 – Friday, March 29 Dear Alumni and Friends of the UF College of Dentistry, UF College of Dentistry will be returning to the Hinman Dental Meeting for our second annual Alumni and Friends reception. Last year the…
The National Dental Practice-Based Research Network (NDPBRN) recently held the 2012-2013 South Atlantic Region Annual Meeting at the Hilton Hotel and Conference Center in Gainesville, Fla. The meeting provided a chance for network members to interact with each other and to complete training necessary for in-office research study participation.
Oral Health America & Listerine team up for children’s oral health Listerine and Oral Health America (OHA) launched a charity partnership on February 5, “The $21,000 Swish,” aimed at improving access to dental care for children in need to combat tooth decay. Listerine has launched a 21-day challenge on…
The University of Florida College of Dentistry invited all students, faculty and staff to celebrate the holidays during the Annual Holiday Tea on Dec. 10. The event also included a Service Pin Ceremony to recognize staff who have reached five-years of service milestones with the University of Florida. Many…
Faculty and dental residents learned cutting edge use of dental materials during a special course on occlusal anatomy presented by Walter Dias, D.D.S., M.S., a clinical specialist with DENTSPLY who visited from Germany to share his expertise. The course, held on Oct. 26, combined a morning lecture with an…
On Oct. 16 to 18, a group of college faculty from restorative dental sciences, pediatric dentistry, and community dentistry and behavioral science received specialized training on a new system, designed to help detect and diagnose dental caries. Andrea-Ferreira Zandona, D.D.S., M.S.D., Ph.D., a visiting professor from the Indiana University…
On Oct. 10, more than 120 undergraduate students interested in learning more about dental school and how to apply, attended the University of Florida Predental Fair. The fair was organized by the UF College of Dentistry Office of Admissions and, although it was only advertised on the UF campus,…
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:…
