Ann Arbor, Mich., April 12, 2022 – A new art installation at the School of Dentistry brings a distinctive addition to the portfolio of art on the University of Michigan campus, school and university administrators said during a reception celebrating the artist and his striking creation. Perennial is a sculpture by award-winning artist Ralph Helmick …
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 …
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 …
Ann Arbor, Mich., Feb. 3, 2022 – The annual event celebrating scientific research at the School of Dentistry returns in-person on Thursday, Feb. 17, featuring 94 research projects and a keynote address by the deputy director of the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR). Research Day, which dates to the 1960s, features presentation …
Ann Arbor, Mich., Nov. 1, 2021 – Family and friends of the first-year class at the School of Dentistry came from around Michigan and the country on Friday to attend the annual White Coat Ceremony that welcomes students to the profession and recognizes their commitment to exemplify the highest standards of integrity and care. During …
Ann Arbor, Mich., April 2, 2021 – Twenty dentists from eight countries formally began the school’s Internationally Trained Dentist Program (ITDP) in January and the school recently held an informal White Coat Ceremony to welcome the new students. A video of the event was shared with the class members and their family and friends. Since …
Ann Arbor, Mich., Feb. 26, 2021 – A student, staff member, professor and alumna of the School of Dentistry were honored Thursday for contributing to the school’s welcoming and inclusive environment. The Ida Gray Award presentations were the centerpiece of a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Day program that called attention to the school’s longstanding vision …
Ann Arbor, Mich., Feb. 8, 2021 – The School of Dentistry is partnering with the University of Michigan Medical School for a virtual presentation examining how new technology and digital approaches are transforming healthcare. The med school’s Department of Learning Health Sciences and the dental school will host “Digital Transformation in Healthcare for a Diverse …