News: School of Dental Medicine

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People |

School of Dental Medicine Alumna of the Year Dr. Brandi Dupont pursued a career in oral health to help better serve those in need.

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Business and Community |

For nearly 20 years, ÐÔÊӽ紫ý Dental Medicine professor Christina Demopoulos has helped Southern Nevada children improve their dental health.

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Campus News |

A collection of news stories featuring the people and programs of ÐÔÊӽ紫ý.

Marcia Ditmyer working at a computer.
People |

The Dental School administrator says she has found dealing with the pandemic even more challenging than her former work as an undercover police officer.

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Campus News |

As daily life around the country came to a sudden halt in March, ÐÔÊӽ紫ý rapidly reconfigured the rhythms of its day-to-day operations and lent its considerable expertise to fighting the virus in Nevada.

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Campus News |

For students in Medicine, Nursing, and Dental Medicine, those furthest along heading to front lines while classmates cope with rearranged clinical work.

Lorenzo Bethea talks to a coworker.
People |

The director of clinical operations for the ÐÔÊӽ紫ý School of Dental Medicine says joining the school staff is like joining a family.

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Campus News |

Donors are honored for their continuing support of the university and its programs.

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People |

School of Dental Medicine Alumnus of the Year Dr. Dayne Jensen went from a linebacker at Weber State to a decorated dentistry student to an accomplished plastic surgeon.

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Research |

ÐÔÊӽ紫ý researchers offer a new treatment option for age-related gum disease.

Christine Ancajas standing in a dentist office.
People |

Her childhood experiences with dental problems fueled her career interests.

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People |

García is an accomplished researcher, teacher, and administrator whose leadership and advocacy have been recognized nationally; she begins at ÐÔÊӽ紫ý Sept. 1.