Karanth began his new role as program director in October 2021 after joining the UFCD orthodontics faculty in 2020.

Dr. Andrew Corsaro for The Conversation -- Tooth or consequence: Even during a pandemic avoiding the dentist can be bad for your oral health.

Karanth brings a great deal of teaching, clinical and research experience to UF.

"I cover my face in gratitude to our first responders, and ask that everyone in our community join me." - Dean A Isabel Garcia, DDS, MPH

All UF College of Dentistry centers are providing emergency care only. The college has also launched a teledentistry service for patients.

Congratulations to Mary Ellen Davey, Donald Cohen, Brian Y. Cooper, David Culp and Ann Progulske-Fox.

Donatelli directs all aspects of orthodontics advanced education including compliance with Commission on Dental Accreditation standards, developing and implementing curriculum, evaluating resident performance and clinical outcomes.

We encourage everyone throughout the state to follow instructions from state and local government officials. Be safe!

Congratulations to these UFCD researchers who received funding for projects in May and June.

The UF College of Dentistry held its 44th annual commencement ceremony May 17.