Jeannine Brady, Ph.D., a professor in the Department of Oral Biology, was one of 33 UF faculty members as UF Research Foundation Professors for 2011-2014, for her distinguished current record of research and a strong research agenda that will likely lead to continuing distinction in her field. Factors…
On Friday, May 20, 2011, before a very proud and enthusiastic crowd of family, friends, and college faculty and staff, 81 candidates received their Doctor of Dental Medicine degrees and 36 dentists received certificates or graduate degrees in Advanced Dental Education at the UF Center for the Performing Arts…
On May 7, 2011, the UF College of Dentistry DMD Class of 2011 celebrated their hard work and achievements during the annual Senior Banquet. Held at UF’s Emerson Alumni Hall, seniors and their guests, and college faculty and staff, enjoyed a delicious buffet, a class presentation and awards, including from…
A recent study by the Pew Center for the States found that only 23.5 percent of Medicaid-enrolled Floridian children age 18 and under received any sort of dental care in 2008, making Florida the worst state in the nation when it comes to providing dental care to low-income kids.“Our state’s…
Scott Tomar, D.M.D., Ph.D., received the 2011 H. Trendley Dean Memorial Award during the International Association for Dental Research (IADR) annual meeting in San Diego, Ca., in March 2011. One of the highest honors bestowed by the IADR, the award recognizes distinguished accomplishments in research and development in…
Dr. Lorena Baccaglini, left, and Giselle Serrano Giselle Serrano, a UF undergraduate research student mentored by Dr. Lorena Baccaglini in the department of community dentistry and behavioral science at the UF College of Dentistry, won the prestigious Dr. Robert and…
The Third Annual Spring Synergy weekend, which combines continuing education, research, the American Student Dental Association, and some Gator spirit with the Orange and Blue game, was a great success. Held at the college and in other locations around campus and in Gainesville, the events are…
The Dental Ambassadors’ Annual Acid Etch Talent Show was the most successful ever, raising $1,650 to benefit Smile Train, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping children born with cleft lip and palate. Congratulations and thank you to everyone who participated and to the judges, Dr. Neel Bhattacharyya, Dr. Ariela…
The Class of 2012 hosted the college’s Annual Bicuspid Ball on Friday, April 1 at the Warehouse Restaurant and Lounge in Gainesville, Fla. More than 200 people attended the event including students and spouses from all current DMD classes. Everyone enjoyed the food, DJ and MC Rondre Bayulot,…
