DMD students bring healthy smiles to Sidney Lanier Center
Dental students ivisited the Sidney Lanier Center and helped teach 22 children in second, third and fourth grade about the importance of oral hygiene.
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Stewart steps down as interim associate dean, search launched
After nearly three years of service as interim associate dean of clinical affairs of the University of Florida College of Dentistry, Carol Stewart, D.D.S., M.S., is stepping down from the position effective July 1 and will be moving to part time status. “When I joined UFCD in February 2015,…
Restorative leadership appointments announced
Dean Isabel Garcia announced several leadership changes in the Department of Restorative Dentistry effective May 20, 2016. Nery Clark, D.M.D., who has been serving as interim chair of the department since October 2015, is retiring on May 27. Effective May 20, Deborah Dilbone, D.M.D., will take over as interim chair…
Special Smiles makes a difference for Special Olympics athletes
Dental volunteers provide athletes with hygiene education and information about the role nutrition plays in health.
The dental school’s secret weapon: Admissions Outreach Ambassadors
The Admissions Outreach Ambassadors is comprised of 30 dental students who encourage the best and brightest future dentists to commit to become Gator Dentists.
UF dental student KyuLim Lee selected for AADR Gert Quigley Fellowship
The American Association for Dental Research (AADR) selected University of Florida dental student KyuLim Lee as the 2016-17 Gert Quigley Fellow. Lee is currently enrolled in the DMD/PhD program and is the president of the AADR Florida Chapter Student Research Group. As a result of her research…
Howard appointed division director of general dentistry
W. Stephen Howard, D.M.D., F.A.G.D., clinical associate professor in the UF department of restorative dental sciences, has been appointed the new director of the division of general dentistry effective April 22, 2016. He will be responsible for providing overall leadership to the division and overseeing the aspects…
NDPBRN launching new study about pain outcomes in root canal treatment
The study is intended to identify predictive factors related to severe pain following root canal treatment, as well as the economic impact of pain.
Drill N Fills wins UF intramural softball championship – again!
This is a back-to-back championship for the Drill N Fills, known for their skills of drilling the balls and filling the bases.
Five dentistry employees win 2015-16 Superior Accomplishment Awards
On March 28, five University of Florida College of Dentistry employees received 2015-16 Superior Accomplishment Awards which recognizes faculty and staff who have shown efficiency or economy in their work, have contributed outstanding and meritorious service, or who have improved the quality of life provided to students and employees. Each…
