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NDPBRN South Atlantic Region holds annual meeting

On Oct. 10 and 11, the South Atlantic Region of the National Dental Practice-Based Research Network (NDPBRN) hosted their second annual meeting at the Hilton Hotel and Conference Center in Gainesville, Fla. Clinicians had the opportunity to review research posters and network during a reception an evening reception on…

A profile of Progulske-Fox’s research

Ann Progulske-Fox, Ph.D., a professor in the University of Florida Department of Oral Biology was recently profiled on dugdug.com. The article shares some background about Progulske-Fox and her groundbreaking research on periodontal infection, including it’s implications for influencing health behaviors in the population, and shares some of her advice…

Dolce appointed chair of orthodontics

Calogero Dolce, D.D.S., Ph.D., has been appointed chair of the University of Florida Department of Orthodontics effective Oct. 25, 2013. He has served as the department’s interim chair since October 2012. “Dr. Dolce is a positive, strong team player and has outlined a number of goals for the department…

Researchers find potential link between gum disease and Alzheimer’s

Lakshmyya GAINESVILLE, Fla. ― Oral bacteria from poor dental hygiene have been linked to brain tissue degeneration, according to new evidence from an international team of researchers, including one at the University of Florida College of Dentistry. UF’s Lakshmyya Kesavalu, B.V.Sc., M.Sc., S.C.C., an associate professor…

What's more fun than a pediatric health fair?

Not much! Recently the residents, staff and faculty of the college’s Department of Pediatric Dentistry attended a pediatric health fair hosted by UF Health Pediatrics at their new Magnolia Parke location. The college’s attendees had a great time interacting with the kids, teaching them about the importance of oral…

Fall for Smiles

Oral Health America’s annual communications initiative, Fall for Smiles, runs during September and provides an abundance of resources for dental professionals to use to encourage families and other community advocates to raise awareness about the importance of oral health. There are a number of free tools available on…

Clark, Sandow receive commendation from MedEdPORTAL

Nery Clark, D.M.D., and Pamela Sandow received commendations from MedEdPORTAL for the publication of a learning resource module they authored in MedEdPORTAL’s Publications. MedEdPORTAL Publication, a program of the American Association of Medical Colleges, only accepts educational modules after a rigorous peer review process based on standards used in…

Welcome to our new dental ambassadors

The University of Florida College of Dentistry is pleased to welcome the college’s newest members of the Dental Ambassador Student Group. The 14 DMD students will act as official student representatives of the college, focusing on creating alumni and student interaction at key college events including the Florida National…

Welcome OMF residents

Welcome to the members of the first class of the University of Florida College of Dentistry oral and maxillofacial residency program: Dr. Fatma Badr, Dr. Sevin Barghan, Dr. Zubad Newaz, and Dr. Veerinder Pannu. The residents will earn a certificate in oral and maxillofacial radiology and eligibility to challenge…