U-M symposium examines longstanding gender gap Ann Arbor, Mich., Jan. 29, 2018 -– Better recruitment of female undergraduate and dental students into Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, and better networking and mentoring among those already in the field, were themes that emerged during a two-day symposium last weekend at the University of Michigan. The Women in Oral …
Ann Arbor, Mich., Jan. 18, 2018 -– Two School of Dentistry faculty members have been named to the University of Michigan Interprofessional Leadership Fellows program for 2018. Danielle Furgeson and Elisabeta Karl are among 21 U-M educators joining the third year of the fellows program, coordinated by the Michigan Center for Interprofessional Education. Its goal is …
Ann Arbor, Mich., Jan. 16, 2018 -– A documentary film about societal diversity that premiered Monday, Jan. 15, at the Michigan Theater in Ann Arbor was co-produced by a School of Dentistry adjunct faculty member and features a dental student as one of the main subjects. “Me, the ‘Other’” drew an enthusiastic full house to the …
New initiative focuses on patient education Ann Arbor, Mich., Jan. 5, 2018 -– Eight School of Dentistry students were recently recognized for their contributions to a new patient education initiative that uses customized instructional videos to help patients learn about and improve their oral health. Students participating in the initiative, called Customized Oral Hygiene Therapy (COHT), …
Ann Arbor, Mich., Dec. 18, 2017 -– The Michigan-Pittsburgh-Wyss Regenerative Medicine Resource Center, led by the School of Dentistry, is moving forward in its quest to find and support promising new ways to restore dental, oral and craniofacial tissues lost to disease, injury or congenital disorders. Announced last March, the center is funded by an $11.7 …
DaSilva lab demonstrates neuro-imaging techniques Ann Arbor, Mich., Oct. 30, 2017 -– A School of Dentistry lab was among the University of Michigan research projects featured Friday during the Third Century Expo as part of the UMich200 Fall Festival. Dr. Alexandre DaSilva’s Headache and Orofacial Pain Effort, or H.O.P.E. lab, presented a demonstration in one of …
Journal publishes new paper by Dr. Russell Taichman on famed Arctic tale Ann Arbor, Mich., Oct. 28, 2017 -– A second research paper by a School of Dentistry professor about an Arctic exploration mystery has been published by an international journal. Dr. Russell Taichman compiled and analyzed journal entries, letters and notes regarding the fate of …
School partners with Delta Dental Foundation for renovation at Community Dental Center Ann Arbor, Mich., Oct. 12, 2017 -– The School of Dentistry and the Delta Dental Foundation on Tuesday marked an important step in a significant collaboration that benefits patients who require special care for their dental needs. The foundation has committed $2 million to …
Ann Arbor, Mich., Oct. 9, 2017 -– School of Dentistry faculty member Dr. Margherita Fontana is one of 31 University of Michigan faculty members who will receive awards today for their teaching, scholarship, service and creative activities. U-M announced a range of awards for distinguished faculty and will recognize them today during a reception at the …
SOAR award supports Dr. Nisha D’Silva’s head and neck cancer research Ann Arbor, Mich., Oct. 4, 2017 -– A School of Dentistry clinician-scientist has received a major grant from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research to support her research into head and neck cancer. Dr. Nisha D’Silva received the Sustaining Outstanding Achievement in Research …