Congratulations to Michelle Thomas, DMD Class of 2017, who was recently elected as the 2016 American Association of Women Dentists (AAWD) National Student Representative. She has been a member of the UF Chapter of the AAWD since her first year in dental school. She served as…
The American Association of Women Dentists (AAWD) Student Chapter at the University of Florida College of Dentistry recently teamed up with local Girl Scout troops to offer an Oral Health Education Program that allowed the Girl Scouts to earn an Oral Hygiene Patch.
Santa Fe, UF partnership helping local residents get much-needed dental care Dr. Jennifer Waters (left) and Dr.
The Acid Etch Talent Show, organized annually by the UF College of Dentistry Dental Ambassadors, has earned a reputation as an entertaining and lively event that showcases the many talents of the college’s students, faculty and staff. Each year it promises showmanship, laughter and tasty baked goods – and…
United Way of North Central Florida and the University of Florida College of Dentistry have partnered for Florida’s first ever Super Sealant Saturday. This event welcomes children between the ages of 6-17 to receive free dental care services such as free dental sealants, fluoride treatments, dental screenings and oral…
Abi Adewumi, B.D.S., F.D.S.R.C.S. (Eng), M.Ped., DentRSC (Eng), clinical associate professor in the University of Florida Department of Pediatric Dentistry appeared on the TV20 Medical Spotlight on February 25. She shared basic information that parents should know about caring for their children’s oral health and how to handle dental…
We were proud to see the Alachua County oral health surveillance program featured on TV20’s health segment Oct. 23. The program is in its fourth year and has been successful due to the leadership of Dr. Scott Tomar, a professor in the University of Florida Department of Community Dentistry…
On August 14, Dr. Boyd Robinson, interim dean, hosted a dinner for the college’s Dental Ambassadors to celebrate their service and thank them for their volunteerism. The Dental Ambassadors assist the dean all year long by leading tours of the college, assisting with alumni and donor events, and helping…
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Many people delay and even skip visits to the dentist due to anxiety and fear. Now University of Florida researchers have discovered that difficulty understanding and using health information, a skill known as health literacy, is another key reason they avoid the dentist —…
Please join the UF College of Dentistry for the 2nd Annual Oral Cancer Foundation 5K for Awareness on May 31 from 8 to 10 a.m. at the Bo Diddley Community Plaza in downtown Gainesville. The First Oral Cancer Awareness 5K broke new ground by raising over $2,500 for the…
