He was recognized as an innovator in TMJ arthrography and procedures for treating TMJ internal derangement.

As a researcher, Nascimento contributes to dentistry’s evidence base through her study of the ammonia-producing capabilities of oral bacteria.

He had a long, impactful career as a researcher, a teacher and a leader in our profession and our college.

Daher joined UFCD on August 2 as a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Restorative Dental Sciences Division of General Dentistry.

Their goal is to increase understanding of CRISPR gene function, and how they contribute to bacterial fitness, virulence and immune response.

Pahadia joined UFCD as a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Diagnostic Sciences Division of Radiology.

Gibson and Davey are investigating how a group of lipid molecules participate in periodontal health and disease.

A prosthodontist, Kouveliotis is teaching prosthodontics & general and operative dentistry.

Dr. Alisa Johnson is now a research assistant professor at the College of Dentistry after serving as a postdoctoral associate and visiting scholar.

The award funds research to investigate Sjögren’s Syndrome, an autoimmune condition that mainly affects the salivary and lachrymal glands.