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…
Congratulations to the University of Florida College of Dentistry recently-graduated pediatric dental residents – all of whom passed the qualifying examination of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry (ABPD) in July 2013. “We were very proud to learn of the 100 percent pass rate for our residents. It certainly…
The 2013 Dental Fall Weekend is nearly here! Don’t miss this great opportunity to reunite with fellow alumni and friends and meet current students and faculty during the UF Homecoming Weekend. There are plans for several class reunions in addition to the annual Gator Growl and Homecoming Parade on…
Congratulations to Carol Stewart, D.D.S., M.S., who was chosen president-elect of the American Academy of Oral Medicine at their annual meeting in San Antonio, Texas, in April 2013. She was also appointed to the editorial board of the OOOOE Journal, which is the official publication for four societies –…
The University of Florida is launching a new oral and maxillofacial residency program that includes academic course work, clinical training, and research experience through the UF College of Dentistry, and in conjunction with the UF College of Medicine. Program participants will earn a certificate in oral and maxillofacial…
On May 18, 2013, a beautiful morning, burgundy and white balloons lined Bo Diddley Community Plaza in Gainesville, Fla., leading to the starting line of the First Annual University of Florida College of Dentistry Oral Cancer Awareness 5K. I am a third year dental students and I organized the…
When Nereyda (Nery) Clark, D.M.D., was invited to serve as a faculty mentor for the MedEdPORTAL Faculty Mentor Pilot Program in February 2013, she had a goal – to win a Top Faculty Mentor Award. Not surprisingly to those who know her, she met her goal. In July 2013 she…
Wendell Willis, D.D.S., has accepted an appointment to serve as interim chair of the University of Florida Department of Restorative Dental Sciences effective July 1, 2013. He will also continue serving in his current role as division director for Pre-Doctoral General Dentistry in restorative dental sciences. He has been…
Researchers Offer New Insight into Tooth Decay UF researchers are exploring new ways to identify children at risk for tooth decay, which allow for time- and money-saving preventative care. Marcelle M. Nascimento of the Department of Restorative Dental Sciences, and Robert A. Burne, of the Department of Oral Biology…
Michael Fetner, DMD, MS, a resident in the Graduate Periodontology Program, is the 2013 recipient of the Richard J. Lazzara Fellowship in Advanced Implant Surgery, one of the most prestigious awards offered by the American Academy of Periodontology Foundation. The fellowship brings a $35,000 stipend for the recipient,…
