Ann Arbor, Mich., Jan. 13, 2023 – Generating new research, a core part of the University of Michigan School of Dentistry’s mission, continued in 2022 with about $25.4 million in annual research expenditures. In addition, more than 240 papers, articles and reviews were published by the school’s faculty in a wide range of topics, including …
Ann Arbor, Mich., Jan. 10, 2023 – The School of Dentistry recently acknowledged and honored contributions by staff at the school during its Staff Service Awards event. In addition to highlighting staff for service milestones, the second annual Great Impressions Awards were presented to staff in seven categories. The awards were presented in November during …
Ann Arbor, Mich., Nov. 9, 2022 – Two new dentistry-related exhibits are gracing the School of Dentistry for the next two years. One looks at the history of people around the world who modify their teeth; the other showcases the artwork of faculty, alumni, students and staff from the dental school. “Teeth Transformations: Modifications for Self-Expression” …
Ann Arbor, Mich., Nov. 9, 2022 – Faculty development and learning is the focus of a new project at the School of Dentistry that has received a grant from the University of Michigan Center for Academic Innovation. The project, led by Vidya Ramaswamy, director of evaluation and promotion of teaching and learning at the dental …
This profile is one in an ongoing series highlighting School of Dentistry alumni, donors and students. __________________________ Ron Shoha likes improvement. Even if things are good now, he wants them to be better down the road. It was a theme of his career as an endodontist and now, in retirement, it’s a theme as he …
Ann Arbor, Mich., June 20, 2022 – A School of Dentistry faculty member is part of a University of Michigan team that received an international Learning Impact Award for a project that improves Interprofessional Education (IPE) data tracking. The project was a collaboration between the Center for Interprofessional Education and the campus Information and Technology …
Ann Arbor, Mich., April 11, 2022 – The friendly banter between School of Dentistry students and their young patients was non-stop and lively Saturday when the annual “Give Kids a Smile” clinic made its post-pandemic return after two years off. Nearly 90 children ages 4-14 from communities in and around Washtenaw County were brought by …
Ann Arbor, Mich., April 5, 2022 – The recent 2022 Annual Session and Exhibition of the American Dental Education Association (ADEA) included the contributions of numerous faculty, alumni and students from the University of Michigan School of Dentistry. Alumna Dr. Jessica Rickert was presented with one of the top honors bestowed by ADEA during the …
Ann Arbor, Mich., Feb. 25, 2022 – The importance of a welcoming and inclusive environment for students, patients, faculty and staff – and those who help maintain it – were celebrated Wednesday at the School of Dentistry during its annual Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Day. The centerpiece of the DEI Day program was a presentation …
Ann Arbor, Mich., Feb. 4, 2022 – The unyielding legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is a steadying force as the country faces uncertain times in dealing with the challenges of both the Covid-19 pandemic and the national discussion of racial equity. That was one of the messages during the School of …