Ann Arbor, Mich., June 20, 2019 -– A new video that celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Journal of Dental Researchfeatures several interviews with University of Michigan School of Dentistry faculty and numerous scenes captured in research labs at the school. The video is part of a year-long commemoration of the journal’s history. A series of articles, …
Ann Arbor, Mich., June 20, 2019 -– Dr. Vesa M. Kaartinen, professor in the Department of Biologic and Materials Sciences & Prosthodontics, has been appointed Associate Dean for Research for the School of Dentistry. The U-M Board of Regents approved the appointment today after it was recommended by the school’s Executive Committee. Professor Kaartinen was …
“You can pursue your degree at any and every age.” Becky DomagalskiRDH, BSDH, Degree Completion, Class of 2016 Becky earned an associate degree in 1997 and worked for 20 years in clinical practice. However, Becky’s long-term career goal was to work in a corporate environment. In order to achieve that goal, she knew she would …
Ann Arbor, Mich., June 10, 2019 — When children in your family lose their baby teeth, does it prompt a visit from the Tooth Fairy? Or is it the Tooth Mouse who arrives to trade coins for the baby teeth? The variety of legends surrounding the loss of baby teeth are explored in a new exhibit, …
Ann Arbor, Mich., May 23, 2019 — Deverell Baty, a senior dental assistant in the School of Dentistry’s pediatric program, recently returned to Washtenaw Community College to share his professional experiences with students in the same program from which he graduated. The WCC Dental Assisting Program held Assistant’s Day, where current students can talk with …
Preserving the dignity of special needs patients This profile is one in a series highlighting School of Dentistry alumni, donors and students. Ann Arbor, Mich., May 21, 2019 — Ann Arbor resident Thea Glicksman is joining with the University of Michigan School of Dentistry to improve the way patients with specialized healthcare needs receive dental care. …
Ann Arbor, Mich., May 14, 2019 -– The world needs more empathy. Setting goals, one after another, can lead to remarkable achievements. Earning a degree is just the beginning of a person’s educational journey. Flexibility and the ability to change are essential to success. Those were some of the messages delivered to graduates Friday during …
Virtual Reality offers exciting opportunities for dental education This profile, originally published in the Spring 2019 edition of the M Dentistry alumni magazine, is one in a series highlighting School of Dentistry alumni, donors, faculty and students. Ann Arbor, Mich., May 13, 2019 — Educating dental students has changed in many significant ways since School of Dentistry faculty …
Ann Arbor, Mich., May 9, 2019 -– School of Dentistry professor Dr. Marita Inglehart is one of six University of Michigan faculty members who will receive the 2019 Harold R. Johnson Diversity Service Award next week. She will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award that is part of the annual Johnson Awards presentation. Dr. Inglehart is a …
Ann Arbor, Mich., May 6, 2019 -– A School of Dentistry PhD student researching gender differences in tumor growth and therapies for treating head and neck cancer has received a grant from the University of Michigan CEW+. Ligia Schmitd received a $4,500 grant from the organization’s Riecker Graduate Student Research Fund. It offers grants for student-designed, …