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Recruiting begins for the D.M.D. Class of 2027

It’s never too early to steer students to a career in dentistry. The UF College of Dentistry got a jump start for the Class of 2027 when 38 second graders from a local school visited the college for some hands-on fun. Organized by the college’s D.M.D. Class of 2011…

Students select UF College of Dentistry Teachers of the Year

Congratulations to L. Jeannine Brady, Ph.D., and Matthew J. Dennis, D.D.S.,both selected by the college’s students as Teacher of the Year for the College of Dentistry, recognizing their excellence, innovation and effectiveness in teaching of the dental sciences. Jeannine Brady, Ph.D. Brady, associate professor…

Sotto receives ADEA Journal of Dental Education Award

Jason Sotto, a UF College of Dentistry graduate of the D.M.D. and Pediatric Dentistry residence programs, received an award from the American Dental Education Association (ADEA), for the article in the Journal of Dental Education,  “First-year students perceptions about dental behavior guidance techniques; the effect of education,” published in…

The first of many clinic days for the Class of 2012

In January, the freshman Class of 2012 had their first clinical experience and, although it was just the first of many as they advance toward their dental careers, it marked a special day for them and for their instructors. The class, as part of Operative Dentistry I and Biomaterials,…

Hispanic Student Dental Association makes a difference

In January, members of the Hispanic Student Dental Association (HSDA) volunteered for the St. John’s Migrant Information and Service Fair and provided free dental screenings for some of the 80 migrant workers onsite at a migrant camp in Spuds, Fla. Volunteering were D.M.D. students Sophia Resposo, Carla Kontax, Barbara…

Jakymiw receives two major grant awards

Andrew Jakymiw, Ph.D. Andrew Jakymiw, Ph.D., a research assistant professor in the College of Dentistry’s Oral Biology department, recently received two major grant awards to fund his research aimed at developing RNA intereference (RNAi)-based therapies for the treatment of oral cancer. In July 2008,…

Jermanus receives AADR award

, a second year resident and a graduate student in the Department of Periodontology, received a prestigious American Association for Dental Research (AADR) Bloc Travel Grant. This award is given to graduate students with exceptional abstracts submitted to AADR. Jermanus, who conducts research under the supervision of Dr. Ozlem…

Young investigator makes significant impact

Shannon Wallet, Ph.D. Shannon M. Wallet, Ph.D., an assistant professor in the UF College of Dentistry, received two grants and one contract, totaling more than $800,000 to fund her research within the UF College of Dentistry. Wallet recently received a $402,875, two-year grant from…

Three faculty awarded FEOs

Katherine Karpinia, D.M.D., M.S. Three UF College of Dentistry faculty received UF Faculty Enhancement Opportunity (FEO) awards – the first time these awards have been given. Of 15 applicants for the first round of FEO award at the university, 12 were funded with…

Four Dentistry Staff Win HSC Superior Accomplishment Awards

Congratulations to the College of Dentistry’s Antwan Bates, Lee Mintz, Charles Lesch and Justus Weber, who won the 2008 Division 5 Superior Accomplishment Awards as part of the Health Science Center’s area. These four staff members will be honored along with winners from other HSC colleges during a luncheon on…