Ann Arbor, Mich., Feb. 7, 2025 – The courage and commitment of the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., the power of community bonds, and the importance of staying true to core values were among the themes set out at the School of Dentistry’s annual King’s Feast on Feb. 1. Speakers at the 44th annual dinner …
Mindy Streem’s credentials as a lifelong high-achiever are undeniable. After graduating from high school in three years in her hometown of Toledo, Ohio, she enrolled at age 17 at the University of Michigan. In a dual, 5-year program, she earned a Bachelor of Science in biology and a Bachelor of Musical Arts in voice performance. …
Ann Arbor, Mich., Sept. 6, 2024 – As she begins her third-year as a student at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry, Brhan Eskinder has added some national responsibilities to her regular classroom and clinic schedule. In July, Eskinder was elected President-elect of the Student National Dental Association (SNDA) for the 2024-25 academic year, …
This profile is one in an ongoing series highlighting School of Dentistry alumni, donors and students. ________________ The origin story for Seattle Special Care Dentistry sounds like an impossibly complicated idea that could have easily failed, but Dr. Amy Winston’s plan was based on a simple proposition: Everyone in society, no matter their physical, intellectual …
Ann Arbor, Mich., April 17, 2024 – Eunji Ko is only in her first year as a student at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry, but already she is investigating ways to make an impact on the important societal issue of health equity. A project Ko created to address oral health disparities among low-income …
Ann Arbor, Mich., March 20, 2024 – Dr. Todd Ester, Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry, is the new Chair-Elect of the Board of Directors of the American Dental Education Association (ADEA). The national organization of dental schools and related programs announced new officers during its …
Ann Arbor, Mich., Feb. 22, 2024 – At its annual Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Day on Tuesday, the School of Dentistry honored two individuals for their significant contributions to the school’s welcoming and inclusive community of students, faculty, researchers and patients. Since 1997, the centerpiece of the DEI Day program is a presentation of the …
Ann Arbor, Mich., Feb. 21, 2024 – The life and message of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., continues to inspire today at a time when his call to action against racism and social injustice remains as important as ever. That message was a recurring theme among speakers at the 43rd annual King’s Feast …
Carlos Smith is the rare dentist who holds both a DDS degree and a Master of Divinity Degree. The combination of those interests has led Smith to a successful career in academia as a faculty member and Associate Dean at the School of Dentistry at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU). In the process, he has gained …
This profile is one in an ongoing series highlighting School of Dentistry alumni, donors and students. _______________________ Oluwatobi Dauda is a University of Michigan dental student who had not considered dentistry as a career even as she started college. Her dentist appointments during her childhood had always been regular check-ups and cleanings that were mundane …
