Cutting-edge dental research conducted by Professor Huakun Xu, MS, PhD, director of biomaterials and tissue engineering, has been featured on msnbc.
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The UMSOD family said farewell to two long-time faculty members on May 14, Dr. John Richard Bradbury and Dr. Morton Wood, both of whom will retire after the end of this academic year.
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Darryl Caesar, DDS '12, has been recognized by the International College of Dentists (ICD) with the annual student leadership award.
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Dean Christian S. Stohler congratulates Simon Oh, DDS '12, for earning a merit scholarship.
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Christian Stappert, DDS, MS, PhD, Dr Med Dent Habil, has been named Director of the Implant Periodontal Prosthodontics Program in the Department of Periodontics.
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Dean Christian S. Stohler congratulates Rania Khoury, DDS '13, for earning a merit scholarship.
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The PLUS Clinic has been providing dental treatment and health care outreach for Baltimore's HIV-positive population for nearly a quarter of a century.
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Roy L. Eskow, DDS '74, has been named the 2012 Distinguished Alumnus of the Year. The annual award honors a dental innovator who displays outstanding professionalism, philanthropy and community servic
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Dean Christian S. Stohler congratulates Suzanne Grey, DDS '13, for earning four merit scholarships.
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Click "More Information" to view a photo gallery from the Nation's Capital Dental Meeting.
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Click "More Information" to view a slideshow of photos from the alumni reception at the Hinman Dental Meeting.
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In honor of Women's History Month, UMSOD recognizes the outstanding achievements of several remarkable women who had a great impact on the school and the profession of dentistry.
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Dean Christian S. Stohler congratulates Zachary Schonfield, DDS '13, for earning four merit scholarships.
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For Professor Richard Manski, DDS, MBA, PhD, director of Dental Public Health at UMSOD, improving access to care for retirees has become a career-driving passion.
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Dean Christian S. Stohler congratulates Ashlie Davis, DDS '12, for earning two merit scholarships.
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The University of Maryland School of Dentistry Honors Convocation will be held on Friday, May 18, 2012, at the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall.
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UMSOD volunteers provided free sealant treatments in Perryville for 66 children during the eighth annual Sealant Saturday on March 3.
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Eung-Kwon Pae, DDS, MSc, PhD, has been appointed chairman of the newly-created Department of Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry.
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Dean Christian S. Stohler congratulates Tom Melanson, DDS '12, for earning a merit scholarship.
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A donation from the International College of Dentists (ICD) supports UMSOD students who travel for foreign externships.
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Dental Hygiene Student Laura Heisch honed her diagnostic skills with the help of a medical expert -- University of Maryland President Jay A. Perman, MD.
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A pianist and violinist from The Peabody Institute performed classical music in the Urgent Care Clinic on Jan. 31.
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Dean Christian S. Stohler congratulates Lisa D'Affronte, DDS '12, for earning four merit scholarships.
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3M provided UMSOD with five Lava Chair-side Oral Scanners (COS) in December, a gift valued at approximately $150,000.
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Dean Christian S. Stohler congratulates Jason Marrazzo, DDS '13, for earning a merit scholarship.
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Professor Carl Driscoll, DMD, director of postgraduate prosthodontics, has been named treasurer of the American College of Prosthodontists (ACP).
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Dean Christian S. Stohler congratulates Alexandra Biga, DDS '13, for earning a merit scholarship.
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After a long day in the clinic, fourth-year students Simon Oh, Bryce Quinn and Matt Weil trade in their dental instruments for musical ones.
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Magician Bill Gross visited the Urgent Care Clinic on Dec. 23.
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Mrs. Margaret Thome plans to honor her son, Dennis Thome, DDS '66, by establishing a scholarship in his memory.
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More than 300 students and faculty members explored an array of the latest dental products during the School of Dentistry Vendor Expo on Dec. 12.
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During a routine dental exam, the patient suddenly goes into cardiac arrest.
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Dean Christian S. Stohler, DMD, DrMedDent, recapped a year of milestones and discussed exciting opportunities during the 2011 State of the School Address.
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Assistant Professor Marion Manski, RDH, MS, was named president of the Maryland Dental Hygienists' Association (MDHA) during the annual session on Nov. 6, 2011.
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Dean Christian S. Stohler congratulates Joon Park, DDS '12, for earning two merit scholarships.
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Associate Professor Clemencia Vargas, DDS, PhD, dedicates her work to fighting oral health disparities that impact thousands of underserved children in Maryland.
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Bradley Trattner, DDS '88, and Adam Eisner, DDS '89, spearheaded the establishment of a scholarship fund to support UMSOD students.
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Due to a groundbreaking grant program, junior scientists have an opportunity to pursue their research through the Department of Neural and Pain Sciences.
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A classical guitarist performed in the Urgent Care Clinic on Nov. 3.
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Dean Christian S. Stohler congratulates Diana Shoe, DDS '12, for earning three merit scholarships.
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The Pierre Fauchard Academy presented Dean Christian S. Stohler, DMD, DrMedDent, with the annual Distinguished Service Award.
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Dean Christian S. Stohler congratulates Matthew Kruszewski, DDS '12, for earning a merit scholarship.
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The soprano's voice reaches a booming crescendo. The music belongs in a concert hall, but this opera performance occurs in the waiting room of the Urgent Care Clinic.
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Dean Christian S. Stohler congratulates Ashton Butler, DDS '12, for earning three merit scholarships.
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Robert Ord, DDS, MD, has been selected to receive the W. Harry Archer Award from the American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (ACOMS).
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Dean Christian S. Stohler congratulates Robert Brown, DDS '13, for earning two merit scholarships.
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Morris Antonelli, DDS '61, would like to play a larger role in shaping the future of dentistry.
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Dean Christian S. Stohler congratulates Cindy Ding, DDS '13, for earning two merit scholarships.
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With the U.S. Hispanic population expected to triple by 2050, the Student Hispanic Dental Association works with a sense of urgency.
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Daniel Conti, DDS '13, earned two merit scholarships for academic excellence.
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Dean Christian S. Stohler officially welcomed first-year dental and dental hygiene students to the health care profession during the White Coat Ceremony on Sept. 12.
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Barely three weeks old, Ava Evans is the youngest person to attend the University of Maryland School of Dentistry.
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Todd Barsky, DDS '01, recently received national media attention for providing veneers that are nearly indistinguishable from natural teeth.
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The University of Maryland has launched a website, UM Go Green, where students, faculty and staff can delve into a wealth of green resources.
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Hurricane Irene slammed into Maryland over the weekend. Despite the severe weather, UMSOD escaped the hurricane without any damage.
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The earthquake that rattled the University of Maryland School of Dentistry on Aug. 23 was enough to disrupt several lectures. Click more to watch videos captured during class lectures.
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Maureen Stone, PhD, professor in the Department of Neural and Pain Sciences, has joined the leadership of the Acoustical Society of America.
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The University of Maryland School of Dentistry has formed a partnership with the West China College of Stomatology.
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The Class of 2015 got acquainted with the University of Maryland School of Dentistry during orientation.
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The ground floor buzzes with activity during the first morning of new student orientation on Aug. 10. Laughter echoes through the hallway as the 130 members of the class of 2015 meet and mingle for th
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The directors of the American Academy of Craniofacial Pain (AACP) caught a glimpse of the future of dentistry during a visit to UMSOD on July 28.
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Five students won travel awards for their research presentations at the conclusion of the 2011 Dental Student Poster Day Competition.
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Lois Miller, director of academic support services, retired on July 28 after more than 30 years at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry.
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The University of Maryland School of Dentistry hosted an alumni reception at the National Dental Association's Annual Convention. Click "more" to see photos from the event.
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Patients in the Urgent Care Clinic crane their necks for a closer look at the delicate procedure. They burst into applause as magician Bill Gross removes a coin from a patient's sleeve.
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Huakun Xu, MS, PhD, director of biomaterials and tissue engineering, leads research programs that could eventually change the landscape of patient care.
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Five students embarked on a mission trip deep into the jungles of Honduras, bringing dental care to villagers in desperate need.
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The School of Dentistry's cutting-edge curriculum is featured in a webcast by Sonic Foundry, a knowledge management company.
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Three recent Dental Hygiene graduates won third place in a national research poster contest.
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The University of Maryland School of Dentistry honored the Postgraduate Residents Class of 2011 during a reception and ceremony on June 23. Thirty-seven residents comprise this year's graduating class
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The University of Maryland School of Dentistry presented 60 awards at its annual Evening with the Stars ceremony. Click "more" to see photos from the event.
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Dentistry runs in the Benavent family. Herb Benavent, DDS '81, his wife Debbie, RDH '80, and their two children Vanessa, DDS '09, and Herbie, Class of 2012, have built a legacy at the University of Ma
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Dr. Saroj Gupta was a featured guest on the June 12 edition of The Medical Hour with Dr. Jim Novick on WCBM Talk Radio AM 680.
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More than 200 former students returned to the University of Maryland School of Dentistry June 3 through June 5 for the largest All Alumni Reunion Weekend ever.
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The University of Maryland School of Dentistry congratulates the members of the Class of 2011.
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Ronald Dubner, DDS, PhD, recently received a $3.38 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to fund a five-year study of chronic orofacial pain.
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Dr. Evelyn Wagaiyu, dean of the School of Dental Sciences at the University of Nairobi, visited UMDS on May 10 to learn how the school utilizes the latest educational technologies.
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Soft melodies of classical music fill the waiting room of the Urgent Care Clinic. Patients close their eyes as pianist Chungwon Chung performs three Mozart pieces on an electric piano.
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On April 25, the University of Maryland Dental School hosted the first in a series of proposed nationwide town hall meetings entitled "Bringing Oral Health Research Home."
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J. Daniel Gibson leads an outreach program at UMDS that provides free comprehensive oral care to victims of domestic violence.
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Sharon Gordon, D.D.S., M.P.H., Ph.D., was named a 2010 Distinguished Scientist by the International Association for Dental Research (IADR).
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Through innovation and dedication, Department Chairman Dr. Mark Reynolds puts UMDS Periodontics on the map.
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Dr. Ke Ren and Dr. Ronald Dubner recently published articles in two major scientific journals.
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As chairman of the All Alumni Reunion Committee, Dr. Mel Kushner encourages UMDS graduates across the country to join him and their classmates at this year's reunion.
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Bill Hoffman, administrator of the Endodontics, Prosthodontics and Operative Dentistry Department, is the January, 2011, Employee of the Month for the University of Maryland, Baltimore campus.
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A team of students, faculty and staff spent an entire day in the state capitol, talking to legislators about issues that impact dental education.
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World-renowned lecturer Dr. Howard Strassler will present a continuing education course on Saturday, Feb. 12.
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The Department of Oncology and Diagnostic Services honored three of its own with 2010 year-end awards.
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Salley, who served as dean of the dental school from 1963 through 1974, died on Dec. 18 at age 84.
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Clayton S. McCarl, Jr., DDS '84 gives life lessons in dentistry
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Dental Hygiene faculty and alumni of the dental school were elected as officers to the Maryland Dental Hygienists' Association (MDHA) on October 31, 2010.
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Chris Gibson, a second year dental student, will receive the Dr. George B. Clendenin Award on Thursday, November 18, 2010.
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Brian M. Peters, a Ph.D. candidate at the dental school, was presented with the Otani Award on October 19, 2010.
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The Pierre Fauchard Academy Board of Trustees voted to move the United States Dental Hall of Fame exhibit to the University of Maryland Dental School, Baltimore College of Dental Surgery.
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Community leaders, Union Hospital representatives, local elected officials, major corporate and individual donors were honored during a community reception and donor wall dedication ceremony.
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They received the Smiles of Zion Service Award during the 25th Anniversary Banquet of the Jerusalem Dental Center for Children.
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