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The mission of the Division of Pediatric Dentistry is to improve the quality of life for Maryland children through excellence and leadership in training of oral health care providers, clinical and preventive care, community service, and health policy development.

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  • Outreach Project Provides Oral Cancer Screenings
    Dental students, residents and faculty members spent a sunny Saturday afternoon raising awareness of oral cancer among members of the local community.
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  • The Class of 2013 Joins the Professional Ranks
    The Class of 2013 officially joined the professions of dentistry and dental hygiene at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry Honors Convocation on May 17.
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  • Dr. Warburton Named ''Super Doctor''
    Assistant Professor Gary Warburton, DDS, MD, FACS, has been honored with membership into an elite group of the region's finest doctors.
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  • Student Receives AADR Advocacy Fellowship
    Instead of soaking up rays on a public beach, Sarah Uehara, DDS '16, will spend her summer vacation crafting public policy.
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  • Dr. Chapin Harris: A True Dental Pioneer
    One man's passion about dentistry helped establish the profession we know today. Dr. Chapin Aaron Harris solidified his place in history as one of the founders of the first dental school in the world.
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  • Patricia Mulford to Receive Linda DeVore Award
    Patricia R. Mulford, RDH '74, MS, has been selected to receive the Linda DeVore Dental Hygiene Alumnus Award.
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  • Dr. Seminowicz Studies Brain Responses to Meditation Therapy
    Could meditation be effective at treating some types of chronic pain? That's a question Assistant Professor David Seminowicz, PhD, and his collaborators hope to answer.
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  • Dr. Soliday Named Distinguished Alumnus of the Year
    J. Thomas Soliday, DDS '63, has been named the 2013 Distinguished Alumnus of the Year.
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  • Outreach Effort Aids Underserved Kids
    Improving the oral health of kids who live in rural Cecil County is the objective of a new School of Dentistry outreach project.
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  • University Open House April 13
    Learn more about the School of Dentistry and the Baltimore campus at the University Open House on April 13.
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  • Chinese Delegation Visits UMSOD
    A delegation from Shanghai Jiao Tong University visited the School of Dentistry on March 27.
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  • Dr. Xu Receives Gies Award for Research
    Professor Huakun Xu, PhD, MS, and his postdoctors and collaborators, have been honored with the 2013 William J. Gies Award for Biomaterials and Bioengineering Research.
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  • Student Profile: Rob Slauch, DDS '16
    Before he sat in his first class at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry (UMSOD), Rob Slauch, DDS '16, already conducted an in-depth implant dentistry research project.
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  • Dr. Shirtliff Wins Biotechnology Award for Biofilm Research
    For millions of patients, a simple bottle of antibiotics is all it takes to wipe out a potentially lethal bacterial infection. But what would happen if those antibiotics were powerless to kill the bug
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  • The Truth about George Washington's Teeth
    Let's set the record straight once and for all: George Washington did not have wooden teeth.
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  • Students and Faculty Advocate for UMSOD in Annapolis
    A delegation of University of Maryland School of Dentistry (UMSOD) students, residents and faculty members spent the day meeting and educating legislators in Annapolis during UMSOD Advocacy Day.
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  • Dr. Maddox Broke the Color Barrier at UMSOD
    Dr. Elton "Tony" Maddox Jr. didn't intend to be a trailblazer when he first walked into the University of Maryland School of Dentistry (UMSOD) in 1968. However, four years later, he became the first A
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  • UMSOD Is Now on Twitter
    The University of Maryland School of Dentistry is now on Twitter.
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  • Faculty Profile: Dr. Abraham Schneider
    From his lab at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry (UMSOD), Assistant Professor Abraham Schneider, DDS, PhD, devotes his career to stopping tumors in their tracks.
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  • Dental Student Learns Life Lessons Through Music
    Mark Nesbitt, DDS '13, transforms from clinician to musician without missing a beat.
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  • Researchers Study Link between Chronic Pain Conditions
    University of Maryland School of Dentistry scientists Dr. Richard Traub and Dr. Dean Dessem seek to better understand the correlation between temporomandibular disorders and irritable bowel syndrome.
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  • Alumnus Transitions from Patient to Partner
    Fifteen years ago, Greg Winter, DDS '10, sat in Dr. Steven Becker's dental chair as a patient. He spends a lot more time in Dr. Becker's Ellicott City dental office these days, but instead of seeking
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  • Classical Musicians Perform in Urgent Care Clinic
    Melodious music fills the air inside the Urgent Care Clinic. Patients close their eyes and nod their heads as they enjoy front row seats to an exclusive classical concert.
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  • Vendor Expo Showcases Technology for Students
    The University of Maryland School of Dentistry held its second annual vendor expo on Monday, Dec. 10.
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  • Karen Faraone, DDS '78, Appointed Assistant Dean of Student Affairs
    Dr. Karen Faraone has been appointed assistant dean of student affairs. In her new position, which officially began in November, she will advise, inform and support the student body.
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  • UMSOD Will Lead Dentistry into the Future
    The University of Maryland School of Dentistry is poised to lead the way into the future of oral health care.
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  • Fusion Dental Donates $25,000 to Establish Scholarship
    On Nov. 7, Fusion Dental Group donated $25,000 to the School of Dentistry to endow a scholarship for dental students.
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  • Dentistry That Is Twice as Nice
    To say that Jenny Owens Hawkins and Denise Owens Mullinix have a lot in common is an understatement.
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  • Dental Student Goes the Extra Miles
    Danielle Amini-Kern, DDS '16, never runs away from a challenge.
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  • UMSOD Launches Multidisciplinary Specialty Program
    A new program at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry prepares dental specialists to successfully complete even more complex cases.
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  • Dr. Reynolds Named Editor of New Periodontics Publication
    Mark Reynolds, DDS, PhD, chairman of the Department of Periodontics, has been named editor of the new Annual Report on Periodontal and Implant Treatment.
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  • Dental Student's Global Journey Culminates at UMSOD
    Derejew Tessema traveled through 10 countries over the past two decades before finding his calling at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry.
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  • Alumna Serves as Army Dentist in Afghanistan
    Half a world away from the comforts and conveniences of home, Elizabeth Oates, DDS '00, practiced dentistry with a combination of determination and patriotism.
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  • Dr. Masri Receives Outstanding Clinician/Researcher Award
    Assistant Professor Radi Masri, DDS, MS, PhD, received the 2012 Clinician/Researcher award from the American College of Prosthodontics.
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  • Peruvian Dental Students Admire UMSOD
    Roxana Flores, Erika Pimentel and Angela Requena traveled more than 3,500 miles to see dentistry from a different perspective.
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  • Students Inducted into the Dental Profession
    The dental class of 2016 and dental hygiene class of 2014 officially joined the professional ranks during the annual UMSOD White Coat Ceremony on Monday, Sept. 10.
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  • Watch the White Coat Ceremony
    A webcast of the UMSOD White Coat Ceremony can be viewed on Mediasite. Click "More Information" for details on watching the ceremony.
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  • Dr. Davidson Appointed Chief of Clinics
    Clinical Associate Professor Joseph Davidson, DDS '70, has been appointed Chief of Clinics at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry.
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  • UMSOD Student Travels to Singapore
    Kevin Adams, DDS '13, has experienced dentistry on two continents. He recently returned from a two-week academic externship to Singapore.
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  • Meet the Class of 2016
    The end of August can mean only one thing: it's time to go back to school. The University of Maryland School of Dentistry welcomes the 130 students of the class of 2016.
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  • Ngoc Chu, DDS '88, Elected Alumni Board President
    Ngoc Chu, DDS '88, hopes to energize his fellow alumni as the new president of the Alumni Association Board of Directors.
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  • Summer Program Prepares Future Scientists
    Instead of packing swimsuits and heading to the beach, a group of dedicated students spent their summer vacations conducting delicate experiments in School of Dentistry laboratories.
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  • Irish Dental Students Visit UMSOD
    For Suna Guray and Rebecca Dowling, a well-rounded dental education includes a flight across the Atlantic Ocean.
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  • Dr. Barnes Named Chairman of New Department of General Dentistry
    Professor Doug Barnes, DDS, MS, has been appointed chairman of the Department of General Dentistry.
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  • UMSOD Brings Smiles to Special Olympics Athletes
    Thanks to a team of UMSOD volunteers, the Maryland Special Olympics athletes were all smiles -- healthy smiles, to be precise.
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  • College Park Clinic Honored for Serving the Community
    The University of Maryland School of Dentistry clinic in College Park has been honored for providing vital dental services to the Prince George's County community.
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  • UMSOD Says Goodbye to Rose Walls after 41 Years
    The University of Maryland School of Dentistry bids a fond farewell to Rose Walls, who retired on June 29 after working 41 years for the University of Maryland.
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  • Dentistry Today Introduces College Students to UMSOD
    Forty-seven college students experienced dental school firsthand during Dentistry Today, an annual summer program offered by the School of Dentistry.
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  • A Wolverine and a Buckeye
    Dean Christian Stohler and Dr. John Bradbury share one last joke on the eve of Dr. Bradbury's retirement.
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  • Pre-Health Advisors Learn About Programs at UMSOD
    Twenty-five pre-health advisors from the National Association of Advisors to the Health Professions (NAAHP) learned about UMSOD during a visit on June 23.
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  • Dental Students Provide Care for the Homeless
    More than 50 UMSOD students provided free dental care for homeless adults and children at the fifth annual Anne Arundel County Homeless Resource Day.
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  • Classical Guitarist Performs in Urgent Care Clinic
    Classical Guitarist Benjamin Beirs performed in the Urgent Care Clinic on Monday, June 18.
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  • Dr. H. Berton McCauley Receives Dean's Achievement Award
    H. Berton McCauley, DDS '36, has been honored with the 2012 Dean's Achievement Award.
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  • Dr. Levy, Dr. Fouad and Dr. Basile Named Top Dentists
    The University of Maryland School of Dentistry congratulates Dr. Bernard Levy, director of global operations; Dr. Ashraf Fouad, chairman of the Department of Endodontics, Prosthodontics and Operative
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  • UMSOD Graduates Reconnect at All Alumni Reunion Weekend
    More than 150 University of Maryland School of Dentistry alumni from across the country returned to their alma mater last weekend to celebrate the 2012 All Alumni Reunion.
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  • UMSOD Hosts Kleiman Lecture
    On Thursday, May 31, the University of Maryland School of Dentistry hosted The Stephen E. and Jeffrey A. Kleiman Lecture.
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  • Water Fluoridation Safety: Fact vs. Fiction
    Fluoridation of public drinking water has been a controversial topic since the practice was first adopted in the United States in the late 1940s.
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  • The Amalgam Controversy
    The use of amalgam for dental restorations has been a contentious topic since the material was brought to the United States in 1833.
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  • Lab of Robert Ernst, PhD, Publishes Groundbreaking Bacterial Research
    Scientists in the Department of Microbial Pathogenesis seek to understand one mechanism Gram-negative bacteria use to adapt for survival inside a human or animal host.
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  • Merit Scholarship Winner Profile: Niraj Patel, DDS '13
    Dean Christian S. Stohler congratulates Niraj Patel, DDS '13, for earning a merit scholarship.
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  • UMSOD Congratulates the Class of 2012
    The University of Maryland School of Dentistry congratulates the members of the Dental and Dental Hygiene Classes of 2012.
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  • Dr. Xu Featured on msnbc
    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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  • UMSOD Bids Farewell to Two Long-time Faculty Members
    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, Wins ICD Student Leader Award
    Darryl Caesar, DDS '12, has been recognized by the International College of Dentists (ICD) with the annual student leadership award.
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  • Merit Scholarship Winner Profile: Simon Oh, DDS '12
    Dean Christian S. Stohler congratulates Simon Oh, DDS '12, for earning a merit scholarship.
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  • Dr. Stappert Leads Periodontics Fellowship Program
    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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  • Merit Scholarship Winner Profile: Rania Khoury, DDS '13
    Dean Christian S. Stohler congratulates Rania Khoury, DDS '13, for earning a merit scholarship.
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  • PLUS Clinic Serves HIV Patients
    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, Honored as Distinguished Alumnus of the Year
    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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  • Merit Scholarship Winner Profile: Suzanne Grey, DDS '13
    Dean Christian S. Stohler congratulates Suzanne Grey, DDS '13, for earning four merit scholarships.
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  • Photos from the Nation's Capital Dental Meeting
    Click "More Information" to view a photo gallery from the Nation's Capital Dental Meeting.
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  • View Photos from the Hinman Dental Meeting
    Click "More Information" to view a slideshow of photos from the alumni reception at the Hinman Dental Meeting.
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  • Celebrating Women's History Month at UMSOD
    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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  • Merit Scholarship Winner Profile: Zachary Schonfield, DDS '13
    Dean Christian S. Stohler congratulates Zachary Schonfield, DDS '13, for earning four merit scholarships.
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  • Faculty Profile: Richard Manski, DDS, MBA, PhD
    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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  • Merit Scholarship Winner Profile: Ashlie Davis, DDS '12
    Dean Christian S. Stohler congratulates Ashlie Davis, DDS '12, for earning two merit scholarships.
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  • Venue Change for Honors Convocation 2012
    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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  • Sealant Saturday Provides Free Treatments for Children
    UMSOD volunteers provided free sealant treatments in Perryville for 66 children during the eighth annual Sealant Saturday on March 3.
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  • Dr. Pae Assumes Leadership of New Department of Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry
    Eung-Kwon Pae, DDS, MSc, PhD, has been appointed chairman of the newly-created Department of Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry.
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  • Merit Scholarship Winner Profile: Tom Melanson, DDS '12
    Dean Christian S. Stohler congratulates Tom Melanson, DDS '12, for earning a merit scholarship.
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  • ICD Gift Supports Global Opportunities for Students
    A donation from the International College of Dentists (ICD) supports UMSOD students who travel for foreign externships.
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  • Hygiene Student Learns Lessons from President's Clinic
    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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  • Classical Musicians Perform in Urgent Care Clinic
    A pianist and violinist from The Peabody Institute performed classical music in the Urgent Care Clinic on Jan. 31.
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  • Merit Scholarship Winner Profile: Lisa D'Affronte, DDS '12
    Dean Christian S. Stohler congratulates Lisa D'Affronte, DDS '12, for earning four merit scholarships.
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  • 3M Donation Strengthens High-Tech Curriculum
    3M provided UMSOD with five Lava Chair-side Oral Scanners (COS) in December, a gift valued at approximately $150,000.
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  • Merit Scholarship Winner Profile: Jason Marrazzo, DDS '13
    Dean Christian S. Stohler congratulates Jason Marrazzo, DDS '13, for earning a merit scholarship.
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  • Faculty Profile: Carl Driscoll, DMD
    Professor Carl Driscoll, DMD, director of postgraduate prosthodontics, has been named treasurer of the American College of Prosthodontists (ACP).
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  • Merit Scholarship Winner Profile: Alexandra Biga, DDS '13
    Dean Christian S. Stohler congratulates Alexandra Biga, DDS '13, for earning a merit scholarship.
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  • SOD Rock Band Takes Center Stage
    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 Visits Urgent Care Clinic
    Magician Bill Gross visited the Urgent Care Clinic on Dec. 23.
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  • Donor Establishes Memorial Scholarship Fund
    Mrs. Margaret Thome plans to honor her son, Dennis Thome, DDS '66, by establishing a scholarship in his memory.
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  • Vendor Expo Exhibits Latest Technology
    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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  • Simulator Teaches Residents Emergency Skills
    During a routine dental exam, the patient suddenly goes into cardiac arrest.
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  • Dean Stohler Delivers State of the School Address
    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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  • Faculty Member to Lead MDHA
    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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  • Merit Scholarship Winner Profile: Joon Park, DDS '12
    Dean Christian S. Stohler congratulates Joon Park, DDS '12, for earning two merit scholarships.
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  • Dr. Vargas Honored for Advocacy
    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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  • Alumni Establish Scholarship Endowment
    Bradley Trattner, DDS '88, and Adam Eisner, DDS '89, spearheaded the establishment of a scholarship fund to support UMSOD students.
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  • Grants Provide Opportunities for Junior Scientists
    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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  • Classical Guitarist Plays in Urgent Care Clinic
    A classical guitarist performed in the Urgent Care Clinic on Nov. 3.
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  • Merit Scholarship Winner Profile: Diana Shoe, DDS '12
    Dean Christian S. Stohler congratulates Diana Shoe, DDS '12, for earning three merit scholarships.
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  • Dean Stohler Honored by Pierre Fauchard Academy
    The Pierre Fauchard Academy presented Dean Christian S. Stohler, DMD, DrMedDent, with the annual Distinguished Service Award.
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  • Merit Scholarship Profile: Matthew Kruszewski, DDS '12
    Dean Christian S. Stohler congratulates Matthew Kruszewski, DDS '12, for earning a merit scholarship.
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  • Soprano Converts Clinic to Concert Hall
    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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  • Merit Scholarship Winner Profile: Ashton Butler
    Dean Christian S. Stohler congratulates Ashton Butler, DDS '12, for earning three merit scholarships.
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  • American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Honors Dr. Ord
    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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  • Merit Scholarship Winner Profile: Robert Brown
    Dean Christian S. Stohler congratulates Robert Brown, DDS '13, for earning two merit scholarships.
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  • Alumnus Runs for ADA Vice President
    Morris Antonelli, DDS '61, would like to play a larger role in shaping the future of dentistry.
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  • Merit Scholarship Winner Profile: Cindy Ding
    Dean Christian S. Stohler congratulates Cindy Ding, DDS '13, for earning two merit scholarships.
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  • SHDA Raises Cultural Awareness
    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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  • Merit Scholarship Winner Profile: Daniel Conti
    Daniel Conti, DDS '13, earned two merit scholarships for academic excellence.
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  • White Coat Ceremony Celebrates Students' Beginnings
    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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  • Educational Technology Brings Dental School Classrooms Home
    Barely three weeks old, Ava Evans is the youngest person to attend the University of Maryland School of Dentistry.
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  • UMSOD Alumnus Featured on CBS' Sunday Morning
    Todd Barsky, DDS '01, recently received national media attention for providing veneers that are nearly indistinguishable from natural teeth.
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  • UM Launches Go Green Website
    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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  • UMSOD Escapes Widespread Damage from Hurricane Irene
    Hurricane Irene slammed into Maryland over the weekend. Despite the severe weather, UMSOD escaped the hurricane without any damage.
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  • Earthquake Disrupts Classes
    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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  • Faculty Member Assumes International Leadership Position
    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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  • UMSOD Joins Forces with Chinese Dental College
    The University of Maryland School of Dentistry has formed a partnership with the West China College of Stomatology.
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  • View Photos from 2011 Orientation
    The Class of 2015 got acquainted with the University of Maryland School of Dentistry during orientation.
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  • UMSOD Is Back in Session
    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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  • American Academy of Craniofacial Pain Leaders Tour UMSOD
    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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  • 5 Students Earn Travel Awards
    Five students won travel awards for their research presentations at the conclusion of the 2011 Dental Student Poster Day Competition.
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  • Longtime UMSOD Staff Member Lois Miller Retires
    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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  • UMSOD Hosts Alumni Reception at NDA Convention
    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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  • A Magical Moment for Urgent Care Patients
    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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  • Faculty Profile: Huakun Xu, MS, PhD
    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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  • Students Bring Dental Care to Rural Honduras
    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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  • Webcast Highlights Educational Technology
    The School of Dentistry's cutting-edge curriculum is featured in a webcast by Sonic Foundry, a knowledge management company.
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  • Hygiene Graduates Earn Research Award
    Three recent Dental Hygiene graduates won third place in a national research poster contest.
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  • Reception Honors Graduating Residents
    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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  • See Photos from An Evening with the Stars
    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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  • A Family Tradition of Dentistry
    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. Gupta Featured on The Medical Hour
    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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  • Reunion Weekend Draws Hundreds of Alumni
    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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  • Congratulations Class of 2011
    The University of Maryland School of Dentistry congratulates the members of the Class of 2011.
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  • Dr. Ronald Dubner Receives Grant to Study Chronic Pain
    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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  • UMDS Hosts Dean of Kenyan Dental School
    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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  • Dr. Davidson Brings Classical Music to the Urgent Care Clinic
    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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  • UMDS Hosts FNIDCR Town Hall Meeting
    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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  • Program Provides Oral Care for Abuse Victims
    J. Daniel Gibson leads an outreach program at UMDS that provides free comprehensive oral care to victims of domestic violence.
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  • Dr. Mark Reynolds Takes Periodontics to the Next Level
    Through innovation and dedication, Department Chairman Dr. Mark Reynolds puts UMDS Periodontics on the map.
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  • Dental School Faculty Members Publish in Prestigious Journals
    Dr. Ke Ren and Dr. Ronald Dubner recently published articles in two major scientific journals.
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  • Dr. Melvin Kushner and Alumni Reunion
    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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  • Hoffman Named Employee of the Month
    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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  • UMDS Advocacy Day in Annapolis
    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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  • Dr. Howard Strassler to Teach Continuing Education Course
    World-renowned lecturer Dr. Howard Strassler will present a continuing education course on Saturday, Feb. 12.
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  • Three Receive Year-end Awards from the Department of Oncology and Diagnostic Services
    The Department of Oncology and Diagnostic Services honored three of its own with 2010 year-end awards.
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  • Remembering Dean Salley
    Salley, who served as dean of the dental school from 1963 through 1974, died on Dec. 18 at age 84.
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  • Reaching New Heights
    Clayton S. McCarl, Jr., DDS '84 gives life lessons in dentistry
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  • MDHA Elects UMDS Officers
    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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  • Gibson To Receive Clendenin Award
    Chris Gibson, a second year dental student, will receive the Dr. George B. Clendenin Award on Thursday, November 18, 2010.
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  • Peters Receives Otani Award
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  • Carol Stillwell
    Division of Pediatric Dentistry
  • 650 West Baltimore Street
    Room 2218
    Baltimore, Maryland 21201
    Email:cstillwell@umaryland.edu
    Phone: 410-706-7970
    Fax: 410-706-4031