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., March 16, 2022 – Members of the DDS Class of 2024 at the School of Dentistry, already accustomed to some non-traditional scheduling because of the COVID-19 pandemic, were finally able to celebrate their White Coat Ceremony in-person on Friday evening. The annual tradition, attended by several hundred family members and friends at …
This profile is one in an ongoing series highlighting School of Dentistry alumni, donors and students. __________________________ Lexi Glinos is focused on helping those around her, whether it is relieving patients’ pain, preserving their teeth, communicating in their native Spanish language, or helping students navigate academic challenges. A fourth-year student set to graduate from 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. 21, 2022 – The never-ending quest for answers to a wide variety of scientific questions about oral health was demonstrated on a large scale Thursday at the School of Dentistry’s annual Research Day. This year’s event featured 94 posters summarizing studies by dental and dental hygiene students, graduate students in various …
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 …
This profile is one in an ongoing series highlighting School of Dentistry alumni, donors and students. The story of Natani Atsitty’s journey to the University of Michigan School of Dentistry stands out even at a highly selective school where his fellow students also have distinctive and impressive credentials that led them to Ann Arbor. The …
Ann Arbor, Mich., Dec. 8, 2021 – Periodontics faculty and graduate program residents received numerous awards at the American Academy of Periodontology annual meeting last month. Faculty member Dr. Hom-Lay Wang received the Distinguished Service Award from the organization that represents more than 8,000 periodontists. The award honors members who have contributed to the specialty …
Ann Arbor, Mich., Dec. 6, 2021 – Three School of Dentistry students are among the community of scholars who have received scholarships and fellowships for 2021-22 from CEW+ at the University of Michigan. As part of its extensive annual student support program, CEW+ this year provided financial support to 95 students at its Ann Arbor, …
As Veterans Day 2021 arrives, the School of Dentistry is marking the completion of its first year of providing expanded dental care for Michigan military veterans at a second community-based clinic in Michigan, with planning is underway for a third location. Dental students and adjunct faculty from the school joined with the VINA Community Dental …