School Of Advanced Dental Sciences

Richard Donatelli, D.M.D., has been appointed as the assistant program director for the University of Florida Orthodontics Residency Program effective July 2, 2018.

Deeba Kashtwari was appointed program director for the UF Oral & Maxillofacial Radiology Residency Program effective June 10, 2018.

UFCD's Commencement Ceremony took place May 18 at the Curtis M. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts.

The event recognizes the many people who contribute to the excellence of the UF College of Dentistry's educational programs.

Dr. Lynn Casey completed his residency at the NCEF Pediatric Dental Center in Naples; Dr. Aaron Scheps completed his in Gainesville.

In January 2018, Satoko Matsumura, D.D.S., Ph.D., joined the University of Florida Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Diagnostic Sciences Division of Radiology as a clinical assistant professor.

Luisa Schertel Cassiano, D.D.S., M.S., joined the UF Department of Restorative Dental Sciences as a clinical assistant in the operative division in July 2017.

The University of Florida Department of Endodontics welcomed a new visiting clinical assistant professor in April 2017.

In July 2017, new faculty member Christopher Connell, D.M.D., joined the University of Florida Department of Pediatric Dentistry as a clinical assistant professor.

He will be responsible for identifying and cultivating major gifts for the college, fundraising plans and policies, and building alumni relationships.