School of Dentistry names clinic for former dean Laurie McCauley in recognition of gift from Henry Schein Cares
Laurie McCauley addresses the audience during the clinic naming ceremony. At right is dental school Dean Jacques Nör. To the left of McCauley...
School of Dentistry faculty member Margherita Fontana appointed chair of CRSE department
Ann Arbor, Mich., Oct. 23, 2024 – School of Dentistry faculty member Dr. Margherita Fontana has been appointed chair of the Department of Cariology, Restorative Sciences and Endodontics...
Alumni Profile Q&A: Dr. Timothy Bizga, DDS (2006), FAGD
Dr. Timothy Bizga is a general dentist practicing in Cleveland, Ohio, with special interests in implants, cosmetics and facial aesthetics. He earned his DDS in...
School of Dentistry celebrates 30 years of training research scientists in its PhD program
A day-long symposium to celebrate the 30th anniversary of School of Dentistry PhD program drew a mix of alumni; current and former faculty; administrators and staff who helped...
School of Dentistry names clinic for former dean Laurie McCauley in recognition of gift from Henry Schein Cares
Laurie McCauley addresses the audience during the clinic naming ceremony. At right is dental school Dean Jacques Nör. To the left of McCauley...
School of Dentistry faculty member Margherita Fontana appointed chair of CRSE department
Ann Arbor, Mich., Oct. 23, 2024 – School of Dentistry faculty member Dr. Margherita Fontana has been appointed chair of the Department of...
Alumni Profile Q&A: Dr. Timothy Bizga, DDS (2006), FAGD
Dr. Timothy Bizga is a general dentist practicing in Cleveland, Ohio, with special interests in implants, cosmetics and facial aesthetics. He earned his DDS in...
School of Dentistry celebrates 30 years of training research scientists in its PhD program
A day-long symposium to celebrate the 30th anniversary of School of Dentistry PhD program drew a mix of alumni; current and former faculty;...
Faculty member Livia Tenuta named editor of international ‘Caries Research’ journal
Ann Arbor, Mich., Sept. 25, 2024 – University of Michigan School of Dentistry faculty member Dr. Livia Tenuta has been named editor-in-chief of...
Faculty member Sarah Tomaka named to lead dental school’s external rotation program at clinics around Michigan
Ann Arbor, Mich., Sept. 19, 2024 – School of Dentistry faculty member Dr. Sarah Tomaka has been promoted from Associate Director to Assistant...
For 2024 U-M dentistry grad Leo Merle, competing in the Paris Paralympics was rewarding and inspiring in many ways
Ann Arbor, Mich., Sept. 18, 2024 – There was no denying the broad smile that came across Leo Merle’s face as he looked...
University of Michigan School of Dentistry student elected President-elect of Student National Dental Association
Ann Arbor, Mich., Sept. 6, 2024 – As she begins her third-year as a student at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry,...
Student Profile: Amy Yu Xuan Lin (DDS 2025) – Navigating dental school and the equestrian show-jumping arena
Now in her fourth and final year on the way to her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree next spring, Amy Yu Xuan Lin...
Annual White Coat Ceremony helps launch dental school’s newest class of students
First-year student Nicole Bakkal is assisted into her clinic coat by fourth-year student Clara Kim. Ann Arbor, Mich., July 29, 2024 – The...
School of Dentistry names clinic for former dean Laurie McCauley in recognition of gift from Henry Schein Cares
Ann Arbor, Mich., Oct. 25, 2024 – The main predoctoral clinic used by dental students at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry has been named in honor of U-M Provost Laurie McCauley, the former dean of the dental school. The naming was announced Thursday by school leaders in recognition of a major equipment donation …
School of Dentistry faculty member Margherita Fontana appointed chair of CRSE department
Ann Arbor, Mich., Oct. 23, 2024 – School of Dentistry faculty member Dr. Margherita Fontana has been appointed chair of the Department of Cariology, Restorative Sciences and Endodontics (CRSE), effective January 1, 2025. Dean Jacques Nör announced the appointment after an extensive search by a committee of faculty, staff, residents and alumni. Nör was the …
Alumni Profile Q&A: Dr. Timothy Bizga, DDS (2006), FAGD
Dr. Timothy Bizga is a general dentist practicing in Cleveland, Ohio, with special interests in implants, cosmetics and facial aesthetics. He earned his DDS in 2006 from the University of Michigan School of Dentistry, where he received the Francis B. Vedder award for excellence in prosthodontics. After graduation, he joined the practice of his father, Dr. Chester …
School of Dentistry celebrates 30 years of training research scientists in its PhD program
Ann Arbor, Mich., Oct. 16, 2024 – The importance of scientific inquiry related to oral health was celebrated at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry Oct. 4 as the school marked the 30th anniversary of the founding of its PhD program. In the three decades since the program’s inception in 1993, the school has …
Faculty member Livia Tenuta named editor of international ‘Caries Research’ journal
Ann Arbor, Mich., Sept. 25, 2024 – University of Michigan School of Dentistry faculty member Dr. Livia Tenuta has been named editor-in-chief of the international journal Caries Research. The journal is a publication of the Organization for Caries Research, or ORCA, an international scientific organization based in Europe. The journal publishes epidemiological, clinical and laboratory …
Faculty member Sarah Tomaka named to lead dental school’s external rotation program at clinics around Michigan
Ann Arbor, Mich., Sept. 19, 2024 – School of Dentistry faculty member Dr. Sarah Tomaka has been promoted from Associate Director to Assistant Dean for the Community-Based Collaborative Care and Education (CBCE) program, which is the school’s expansive external rotation program for dental students. Dean Jacques Nör announced the appointment, effective Sept. 1. In her …
For 2024 U-M dentistry grad Leo Merle, competing in the Paris Paralympics was rewarding and inspiring in many ways
Ann Arbor, Mich., Sept. 18, 2024 – There was no denying the broad smile that came across Leo Merle’s face as he looked up into the massive stadium crowd after he crossed the finish line of the 1,500-meter run at the Paralympics in Paris on Sept. 7. He had finished in sixth place, three seconds …
University of Michigan School of Dentistry student elected President-elect of Student National Dental Association
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, …
Student Profile: Amy Yu Xuan Lin (DDS 2025) – Navigating dental school and the equestrian show-jumping arena
Now in her fourth and final year on the way to her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree next spring, Amy Yu Xuan Lin is feeling confident in her dentistry skills. She’s steadily completing the checklist of required patient treatments during appointments in the University of Michigan School of Dentistry clinics. She’s also been on the …
Annual White Coat Ceremony helps launch dental school’s newest class of students
Ann Arbor, Mich., July 29, 2024 – The next wave of dental students starting their education at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry received a mix of inspiration and advice during the school’s annual White Coat Ceremony on Friday. The 109 members of the DDS Class of 2028 have settled into the first of …