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UMSOD Clinician-Scientist Receives Nearly $4.3M In NIH Funding
Vivek Thumbigere-Math, BDS, PhD, assistant professor, Division of Periodontics, University of Maryland School of Dentistry, is redefining oral health as a gateway to whole-body wellness. Backed by two grants from the National Institutes of Health totaling nearly $4.3 million, his team is exploring the intricate connections between our immune, intestinal, and skeletal systems — and how gum disease may drive chronic conditions like inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and osteoporosis-related tooth loss.
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Baltimore Foster Youth to Get a Dental Home
For children in Baltimore’s foster care system, getting to a dentist has never been straightforward. Appointments fall through during placement changes. Providers don’t always accept Medical Assistance. And without consistent care tracking cavities and cleanings, oral health can take a back seat to other pressing issues.
Announcing Interim Dean of the School of Dentistry
Dr. Warburton will serve as interim dean while Mark A. Reynolds, DDS, PhD, MA, serves as the University of Maryland, Baltimore’s interim provost and executive vice president.
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The 2026 Dean's Scholarship for Leadership & Excellence
The University of Maryland School of Dentistry (UMSOD) established the Dean’s Scholarship for Leadership & Excellence in 2021 to recognize and support exceptional student leaders who are committed to making a positive impact in their communities.View All Stories
Baltimore Foster Youth to Get a Dental Home
For children in Baltimore’s foster care system, getting to a dentist has never been straightforward. Appointments fall through during placement changes. Providers don’t always accept Medical Assistance. And without consistent care tracking cavities and cleanings, oral health can take a back seat to other pressing issues.
Announcing Interim Dean of the School of Dentistry
Dr. Warburton will serve as interim dean while Mark A. Reynolds, DDS, PhD, MA, serves as the University of Maryland, Baltimore’s interim provost and executive vice president.
