Community Dentistry & Behavioral Science

Congratulations to UF College of Dentistry researchers who received funding for projects in September and October 2018.

Gibbs' focus will include maintaining the department's successful community outreach, clinical and research missions, and strengthening the scholarly and educational base.

Emily J. Bartley, Ph.D., a previous UFCD post-doctoral research fellow and a research assistant professor, is now on faculty in the Department of Community Dentistry and Behavioral Science.

Dr. Thomas L. Bowers IV, UFCD clinical assistant professor and undergraduate program director, performed the commissioning ceremony.

Beginning January 1, 2019, Healthcare Network of Southwest Florida will transition administration of the center over to UFCD. All oral health care services and educational programs will remain the same.

Led by PI Roger B. Fillingim, Ph.D., director of PRICE and professor at UFCD, the new center will promote the diversity of the aging workforce and enhance the health of older populations.

We are pleased to welcome Ellen Terry, Ph.D., a research assistant professor in the Department of Community Dentistry and Behavioral Science.

Congratulations to our UF College of Dentistry researchers who received funding in July and August 2018.

The University of Florida College of Dentistry announced the appointment of Joseph Riley, III, Ph.D., as interim associate dean for faculty affairs effective July 23, 2018.

At the College of Dentistry, the belief is oral health is the gateway to overall health. The expression couldn’t be more true for nine-year-old Nathan Pisco.