News: School of Dental Medicine

Kayla Minor at her desk
People |

The School of Dental Medicine cashiering supervisor reflects on a longtime talent for numbers, an unexpected career pivot, and a love of heavy metal.

three children in dental chair
Business and Community |

In places where patients often travel hours or go without treatment, ÐÔÊӽ紫ý-trained dentists are closing critical gaps in access.

two photo collage of woman in classroom reading to students and book cover of "Where Do the Sugar Bugs Hide?"
Business and Community |

Through storytelling, Dr. Himali Patel Bhatt helps children build healthy brushing habits.

Chelsey Nicol wearing a shirt that reads "#Cleft Strong"
People |

ÐÔÊӽ紫ý’s new clinic restores a critical statewide service; for Nicol, it restores something even more personal.

two adults organizing and distributing food at event
Campus News |

ÐÔÊӽ紫ý community outreach programs offer practical learning opportunities for students while leveraging our resources to address societal needs.

Dr. Kalout and team with dental patient
People |

Dental residency prepares Dr. Will Kalout to deliver emergency care during a humanitarian mission to his parents’ homeland.

woman in swimming cap hangs on edge of pool
People |

New to Southern Nevada, the dental medicine professor isn't shy about playing tourist and finds students often make the best teachers.

collage of 4 dentists, two are in white coats and two are in blue scrubs
People |

Faculty at the School of Dental Medicine bring lessons from their military service to their teaching.

Dr. John Gallob in dental coate and office
People |

The dental school's faculty practice director applies the high standards and a sense of discipline he learned in the U.S. Army to his training of the next generation of dentists.

Dr. John Kersey in white dental coat in dentist's office
People |

The advanced pediatric dentistry program director uses mentoring lessons he received in the Air Force to develop residents at ÐÔÊӽ紫ý.

Dr. Raybeck stands near a U.S. flag while in his dental scrubs
People |

The Vietnam veteran and retired colonel has done it all â€” from reconnaissance to running hospitals in Europe to teaching dental students at ÐÔÊӽ紫ý.

Dr. Marcia Loo in her dental office
People |

The U.S. Navy reservist is teaching dental students the lessons she found most important: discipline, empathy, and patience.