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UMSOD Students and Faculty Provide Free Dental Care At The Eastern Shore Mission of Mercy Held In Salisbury, Md.
September 20, 2024 | UMSOD students and faculty members provided free dental care to about 100 patients on Sept. 13 and 14 as part of the Eastern Shore Mission of Mercy, a free adult dental clinic held in Salisbury, Md.
UMSOD’s Pediatric Dentistry Chair Earns Two National Oral Health Awards
June 25, 2024 | At the AAPD's annual session last month, Vineet Dhar, BDS, PhD, received two national oral health awards.
UMB Foundation Honors Two UMSOD Visionaries
May 30, 2024 | The University of Maryland Baltimore Foundation Honors Henry Y. Lee, DDS ’79, and Barry L. Cohan, DDS ’74, Pediatrics ’76, as the 2024 Distinguished Service and Catalyst for Excellence recipients.
Celebrating the Dental and Dental Hygiene Classes of 2024!
May 23, 2024 | Bright Smiles And Proud Parents Were Plentiful At The University of Maryland School of Dentistry 2024 Graduation Events.
UMSOD Welcomed Raymond Cohlmia, the American Dental Association’s Executive Director
May 15, 2024 | On a two-day visit to UMSOD, Cohlmia discusses his vision for the ADA and the future of dentistry with administrators, faculty, and students.
UMSOD and USG Volunteers Collaborate to Address Oral Health Disparities
April 25, 2024 | At a Mission of Mercy event, students, faculty, and staff work together at the Universities at Shady Grove in Montgomery County to bridge the gap in health care.
The 2024 Dean’s Scholarship for Leadership & Excellence
April 10, 2024 | Meet the four outstanding student leaders who are the 2024 recipients of the University of Maryland School of Dentistry’s (UMSOD) Dean’s Scholarship for Leadership & Excellence.
AAPD Foundation Awards OH-UUC Program $250,000 Multi-Year Grant
February 19, 2024 | The Oral Healthcare for Uninsured Underserved Children (OH-UUC) program was awarded a $250,000 multi-year grant from the AAPD Foundation.
UMSOD’s ASDA Chapter Recognized for Outreach and Community Engagement Efforts
February 8, 2024 | The University of Maryland School of Dentistry’s chapter of the American Student Dental Association (ASDA) won three awards at the ASDA District 3 annual meeting held in Washington, DC, in January.
UMSOD’s Ernst Awarded $9.4M NIH Contract for Research Aimed at Enhancing Vaccines
January 17, 2024 | Principal Investigator Robert K. Ernst, PhD, has been awarded a five-year, $9.4 million contract from the National Institutes of Health’s National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.
UMSOD Pilot Program Offers Oral Health Care to Veterans with Blood Cancers
January 17, 2024 | UMSOD, in collaboration with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, is launching a pilot program this month to provide veterans diagnosed with blood cancers with dental financial assistance.
SNDA Earns UMB’s Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Diversity Recognition Award
January 16, 2024 | UMSOD chapter recognized for promoting oral health care and the dental profession through community engagement activities.
Dr. Vineet Dhar and Dr. Robert Windsor Featured UMB Pulse Podcast
January 8, 2024 | In the latest episode of the UMB Pulse podcast, Dr. Vineet Dhar and Dr. Robert Windsor discuss how UMSOD is expanding oral health access and promoting preventive care.
UMSOD Launches Cutting-Edge Artificial Intelligence (AI) Division
December 4, 2023 | Dean Mark Reynolds announced the launch of the new UMSOD Division of Article Intelligence (AI) Research.
Disability Justice and Awareness Month Highlight – Dr. Sydnee Chavis
October 27, 2023 | Dr. Sydnee Chavis and the UMSOD Special Care and Geriatrics Division focus on dental care and oral health for patients with disabilities and special needs.
Embracing Kindness, Recognizing Excellence
September 25, 2023 | At the UMB Convocation, Robert K. Ernst, PhD, was among 8 faculty members to be named Distinguished University Professor. Glenn Canares, DDS, discussed the power of kindness to transform education.
UMSOD Announces New Advanced Dual Certificate in Periodontics and Prosthodontics
August 31, 2023 | The University of Maryland School of Dentistry (UMSOD) is pleased to announce a new Advanced Dual Certificate Track in Periodontics and Prosthodontics (Dual Certificate Program).
National Museum of Dentistry Receives $1.28M Grant to Innovate Oral Health Education for Kids
July 18, 2023 | “A Mouthful of History” Aims to be the Spark that Inspires Young People to Pursue Oral Health Careers
University of Maryland School of Dentistry Receives Support from the Delta Dental Community Care Foundation
July 10, 2023 | The University of Maryland School of Dentistry is pleased to announce that it has been awarded another Delta Dental Community Care Foundation Patient Care grant.
CONNECTING THE HUMANITIES, PUBLIC HEALTH AND DENTISTRY: Studying Disparities in Accessing Oral Health Care
July 10, 2023 | UMSOD Students and Faculty participated in two dental fairs hosted at public libraries in Maryland as part of The NAME Project: A Narrative Dentistry and Medical Education Project.
American Dental Association Releases New Clinical Practice Guidelines on Caries Restorations
June 29, 2023 | A panel led by Vineet Dhar, B.D.S., Ph.D., chair of orthodontics and pediatric dentistry at UMSOD, is advising a more conservative approach to caries restorations in order to decrease the risk.
UMSOD Students’ Deep-Dive into AI Leads to Article in ‘General Dentistry’
June 23, 2023 | Fourth-year dental student Suephie Nazemian is the lead author of an article focusing on artificial intelligence (AI) that was published in June in the peer-reviewed journal General Dentistry.
UMSOD Researcher Robert K. Ernst, PhD, named Distinguished University Professor
June 6, 2023 | Robert K. Ernst, PhD, chair of UMSOD's Department of Microbial Pathogenesis, is among eight professors who have been recognized as Distinguished University Professor by UMB.
Bright Future Ahead for Newly Minted Dental and Dental Hygiene Graduates
May 25, 2023 | Over 140 University of Maryland School of Dentistry graduates proudly pledged themselves to the service of humanity during the Honors Convocation ceremony held on May 19, 2023.
Somerman, Former UMSOD Faculty Member, to Receive UMB Honorary Degree
May 16, 2023 | She was first woman to be named director of the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research.
Introducing the 2023 Recipients of the Dean’s Scholarship for Leadership & Excellence
March 31, 2023 | The 2023 recipients of the Dean’s Scholarship for Leadership & Excellence are Stephanie Colon, DDS Class of 2024, and Wongelawit Tadesse, DDS Class of 2023.
UMSOD Professor Focused on Producing Drug to Better Treat Osteoporosis
February 28, 2023 | UMSOD professor Meenakshi Chellaiah, PhD, focuses on bone remodeling caused by changes in osteoclasts and osteoblasts in response to various treatments and cancer metastasis to bone.
Researchers pinpoint mechanism responsible for MRSA’s resistance to antibiotics
February 13, 2023 | Som Chatterjee, PhD, UMSOD assistant professor, is among researchers describing a significant advancement in the battle against drug-resistant bacteria.
UMSOD’s Rambob Elected President of the American Association of Women Dentists
February 2, 2023 | Strengthening connections is a priority for Isabel Rambob, DDS, as she steps into the role of president of the American Association of Women Dentists (AAWD).
UMSOD to Launch a Summer Biomedical Science Experience Program
January 24, 2023 | Norbert Myslinski, PhD, and Hening Ren, PhD, are the recipients of an NICDR grant in support of a new program aimed at developing future researchers and educators.
UMSOD’s Jabra-Rizk Awarded MPower Professorship
January 13, 2023 | For Mary Ann Jabra-Rizk, PhD, collaborations fuel innovations.
Romero-Reyes Honored for Contributions to Orofacial Pain and Headache Research
January 12, 2023 | It’s not often that pain leads to a sense of purpose or accomplishment.
Chung Delivers UMB Founders Week Researcher of the Year Presentation
November 14, 2022 | Man-Kyo Chung, DMD, PhD, detailed his work studying treatments for oral and craniofacial pain and periodontitis during his UMB Researcher of the Year presentation October 25.
Founders Week 2022: Researcher of the Year Man-Kyo Chung, DMD, PhD
October 7, 2022 | School of Dentistry professor studies capsaicin, an active component of chili peppers, seeking a way to treat chronic oral diseases such as orofacial pain and periodontitis.
UMSOD’s Martinho Receives 2022 Endodontic Educator Fellowship Award
September 27, 2022 | Frederico C. Martinho, DDS, MSc, PhD, is the 2022 recipient of the Endodontic Educator Fellowship Award bestowed by the American Association of Endodontists Foundation.
UMSOD’s SNDA Chapter Garners National Recognition for Ninth Consecutive Year
August 30, 2022 | UMSOD's Student National Dental Association received top national awards in June in recognition of its fundraising, community service work, and outreach.
Dental Students Bring Smiles to Special Olympics Maryland
August 11, 2022 | For dental hygiene student Tymarin Ward, it was only natural that he volunteered at the 2022 Special Olympics Maryland Summer Games.
UMSOD Announces Fifth Endowed Professorship
August 11, 2022 | “The dental faculty were instrumental in teaching the latest technologies and techniques and demanding excellence every step of the way.”
UMSOD Program for Uninsured Children Receives Significant Foundation Support
July 21, 2022 | Children’s access to oral health care in Baltimore just received a significant boost.
Surprise Convocation Held at Hospital
July 14, 2022 | When emergency surgery prevented Umar Mian, DDS ’22, from attending UMSOD’s Honors Convocation on May 20, classmates, and faculty and family members gathered for a surprise ceremony.
Pediatrics Professor Recognized with Three Major Awards at National Conference
June 17, 2022 | At the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry’s annual session, Vineet Dhar won a total of three major awards in honor of his work.
UMSOD’s Division of Endodontics Faculty and Residents Shine at National Conference
June 7, 2022 | Faculty and residents from UMSOD's Division of Endodontics took leading roles as the American Association of Endodontists (AAE) in April held its first in-person annual session since 2019.
Family, Friends, Faculty Celebrate Dental Grads
May 26, 2022 | 147 graduates in the dentistry class of 2022 celebrated their convocation at Baltimore’s Hippodrome Theater on May 20, 2022.
Making Access to Dental Care a Reality for Maryland Mothers
May 23, 2022 | The UMB Prenatal Postpartum Advisory Board (PPAB), which held its first meeting in April, is working to break through access-to-care barriers that exist for thousands of mothers and their children.
Maxwell, O’Keefe Are 2022 Recipients of Dean’s Scholarship for Leadership & Excellence
May 5, 2022 | Two UMSOD students were invited to attend a follow-up — and possibly final — round of interviews for the Dean’s Scholarship for Leadership & Excellence. At least, that’s what they were told.
Longtime Friendship and Insightful Referral Leads to Lasting Legacy
April 19, 2022 | A friendship formed in Baltimore more than six decades ago has been chronicled in a movie and a book and, most recently, has led to the establishment of a scholarship at UMSOD.
UMSOD Student Coauthors Study Suggesting Surgical Training Programs Fall Short in Recruiting and Retaining a Diverse Workforce
February 28, 2022 | A study found similar growth rates in the percentage of women faculty members and residents in surgical specialty fields but a lag in residents who belong to racial or ethnic minorities.
Some Like It Hot: UMSOD Professor Combats Chronic Pain by Fighting Fire with Fire
February 23, 2022 | UMSOD professor Man-Kyo Chung, DMD, PhD, was awarded an eight-year, $8 million R35 grant from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR).
UMSOD Hires Inaugural Assistant Dean for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
February 7, 2022 | In November, UMSOD announced Eleanor Fleming, DDS, PhD, MPH, FICD, as the school’s inaugural assistant dean for equity, diversity, and inclusion.
UMSOD Honors Tao Lowe, PhD, at Investiture Ceremony
February 2, 2022 | On February 2, UMSOD Honored Tao Lowe, PhD, the Frederick G. Smith, MS, DDS, and Venice K. Paterakis, DDS, Endowed Professor in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
UMSOD’s Masri Awarded Elkins Professorship from University System
January 27, 2022 | Radi Masri, DDS, MS, PhD, is a recipient of a Wilson H. Elkins Endowed Professorship.
UMSOD, Saint Louis University Awarded $5.3 Million Migraine Grant from NIH, DOD
January 11, 2022 | UMSOD and Saint Louis University School of Medicine received $5.3 million from the Department of Defense and the National Institutes of Health to study a new way to treat and prevent migraines.
Alumna Pledges $1.5 Million to Endow Professorship
December 14, 2021 | Alumna Karen J. Ivers, DDS ’88, has recently pledged $1.5 million to UMSOD to endow a professorship supporting academic excellence and discovery-driven research.
Reaping Rewards: UMSOD’s SNDA Chapter Continues to Earn National Recognition
August 16, 2021 | Despite the disruptions and challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, UMSOD's Student National Dental Association (SNDA) received several national awards last summer.
UMSOD Professor Honored With Inaugural UMB Award for Mentorship, Service
July 22, 2021 | Isabel Rambob, DDS, is the inaugural recipient of the UMBrella Person of the Year – Leading the Way award.
Pen to Paper: Working with Mentors, UMSOD Students Gain Research, Writing Experience
June 23, 2021 | Nasir Bashirelahi, PhD, has created an unofficial, school-wide mentorship network that pairs student-writers with faculty members.
Robert K. Ernst, PhD, Installed at Investiture Ceremony as Inaugural Recipient of the Dr. Paul and Mrs. Jean Corcoran Endowed Professorship
May 26, 2021 | Robert K. Ernst, PhD, the inaugural recipient of the Dr. Paul and Mrs. Jean Corcoran Endowed Professorship was honored May 24, 2021, at a virtual investiture ceremony.
Class of 2021 Celebrates Graduation with Hybrid Ceremonies
May 25, 2021 | In addition to virtual events, small, in-person hooding and pinning ceremonies were held May 20-21 for UMSOD’s Class of 2021.
Jose A. Bosio, BDS, MS, Honored at Investiture Ceremony as Inaugural Recipient of the Alumni and Friends Professorship in Orthodontics
May 11, 2021 | Jose A. Bosio, BDS, MS, the inaugural recipient of the Alumni and Friends Professorship in Orthodontics at (UMSOD), was honored May 11, 2021, at a virtual investiture ceremony.
UMSOD Employee Receives UMB's Community Service Award
April 23, 2021 | For the second year in a row, UMB's Employee Recognition and Service Awards event was held virtually because of COVID-19.
Oral Health Promotion Day a Bridge to World of Dentistry
April 22, 2021 | Before the COVID-19 pandemic, Oral Health Promotion Day was a full day of in-person learning at UMSOD. This year, the scholars were still able to connect with and learn from UMSOD students virtually.
New Endowed Professorships Continue Culture of Excellence at School of Dentistry
April 20, 2021 | UMSOD has established its first three endowed professorships over the past five years, demonstrating a strong commitment to excellence in research and and teaching.
UMSOD Professor Honored with USM Regents' Faculty Award
March 12, 2021 | UMSOD's Robert Ernst has been honored with a 2021 University System of Maryland (USM) Regents’ Faculty Award for Excellence in Scholarship, Research, or Creative Activity.
First Women of the University of Maryland, Baltimore
March 10, 2021 | In March 2020, before UMB entered into mandatory telework due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, the HSHSL installed an exhibit called First Women of the University of Maryland, Baltimore.
UMSOD Announces Inaugural Recipients of Dean’s Scholarship for Leadership & Excellence
March 5, 2021 | The University of Maryland School of Dentistry is proud to announce the inaugural recipients of a new Dean's Scholarship for Leadership & Excellence.
Celebrating Black History Month at UMSOD
February 26, 2021 | Throughout February, UMSOD celebrated Black History Month in recognition of African-American heritage and the valuable achievements and contributions of the African-American community.
SNDA Chapter Receives MLK Diversity Recognition Award
February 12, 2021 | The UMSOD Student National Dental Association (SNDA) has won a 2021 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Diversity Recognition Award.
New Dental Hygiene Program Offers Innovative Curriculum
October 22, 2020 | UMSOD's new Clinical Dental Hygiene Leader (CDHL) program was designed for college graduates who already have a background in the sciences but want to delve specifically into the health care realm.
Trailblazing Retired Faculty Member Passes Away
August 7, 2020 | Sue-ning Chu Barry, PhD, one of the first two women to reach the rank of full professor at UMSOD, died July 14, 2020 in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. She was 87.
UMSOD’s SNDA Chapter Wins Two Prestigious National Awards
August 3, 2020 | UMSOD's Student National Dental Association was named SNDA’s 2020 Chapter of the Year (large chapter category) in recognition of its exemplary fundraising, community service, and outreach.
Recent Graduate Honored for Leadership in Community Service
July 22, 2020 | Katherine Ong, DDS ’20, is a recipient of a 2020 Student Leadership Award presented by the Delta Dental Community Care Foundation.
Webinar Offers ‘Toothy Tips’ to Dental School Applicants
July 20, 2020 | The popular webinar gives applicants insider tips on applying to dental school.
DDS Class of 2020 Donates Remaining Treasury to Student Emergency Fund
June 30, 2020 | After the COVID-19 pandemic forced the cancellation of a number of end-of-year events, the DDS Class of 2020 found itself with a surplus in its treasury fund.
Dental Alum Distributes Oral Care Kits During Pandemic
May 26, 2020 | Joanne Block Rief, DDS ’86, found a way patients can maintain good oral health even without regular visits.
A Celebration to Remember: UMSOD Hosts Virtual Year-End Ceremony for Class of 2020
May 18, 2020 | UMSOD celebrated the Class of 2020 with a video that included congratulatory remarks by Dean Mark A. Reynolds, UMB President Bruce E. Jarrell, and many others.
Message from the Dean about UMSOD Response to Pandemic
April 7, 2020 | View Dean Reynold's important video message about the coronavirus pandemic.
Mindfulness an Effective Treatment for Migraines, UMSOD Scientist Finds
April 3, 2020 | Plagued by migraines? A treatment that’s ancient in its origins can help, according to new research from David A. Seminowicz, PhD, associate professor in the Department of Neural and Pain Sciences.
UMSOD Faculty Member Wins National Achievement Award
March 23, 2020 | Valli Meeks, clinical professor in the Department of Oncology and Diagnostic Sciences at UMSOD, is a recipient of the 2020 William J. Gies Award Achievement – Dental Educator.
UMSOD Hosts National Endodontics Event
February 25, 2020 | From Jan. 31 to Feb. 2, the College of Diplomates (COD) of the American Board of Endodontics held its 10th annual Board Review Course and Scientific Update in Baltimore.
UMSOD Scientist Develops Experimental Staph Vaccine
January 6, 2020 | Janette Harro, A UMSOD researcher, has developed an experimental vaccine that protects against the bacterium that accounts for one-third of deadly healthcare-acquired infections.
Endodontics Resident Invents Smart Assistant Device
November 27, 2019 | Anmar Janabi, BDS, MSD, a second-year endodontics resident at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry, has patented a smart assistant device for suctioning patients.
UMSOD professor and international team find evidence for physical differences in schizophrenia patients
October 28, 2019 | New research from the University of Maryland School of Dentistry (UMSOD) and the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med) finds evidence that points to physical differences among groups
Neural and Pain Sciences Professor Receives $1.4 Million NIH HEAL Initiative Grant
September 30, 2019 | David Seminowicz, PhD, associate professor in the Department of Neural and Pain Sciences, has received a $1.4 million award from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS).
Dental Public Health Chair on POLITICO Live Panel
September 26, 2019 | University of Maryland School of Dentistry Professor Richard Manski shares insights on oral health during POLITICO Live forum in Washington, D.C.
Two UMSOD Alums Take the Helm at American Association of Women Dentists
September 13, 2019 | Brittany Bergeron, (DDS ’13) is the current AAWD president. Lauren Aguilar Wronsky (DDS ’15) was just recently voted president-elect for 2021.
Dental Student to Call Washington Nationals’ Pre- and Postgame Shows
August 30, 2019 | Justin Maxell, a 2005 graduate of the University of Maryland, College Park, takes on pre- and postgame announcing duties for four Nationals games to be broadcast on the Mid-Atlantic Sports Network (MA
Periodontics Chief Receives Dental Organization’s Highest Honor
August 27, 2019 | Mary Beth Aichelmann-Reidy, DDS, division chief of periodontics and a clinical associate professor at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry (UMSOD), will receive the American Association of W
Inspired by Patients, Periodontics Professor Takes Award-Winning Path
August 6, 2019 | In June, Thumbigere Math received the 2019 Sigmund Socransky Young Investigator Award at the AADR/IADR conference held in Vancouver, Canada.
Local Middle-School Students Get Hands-On Experience in Dentistry
July 26, 2019 | This July at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry (UMSOD), 15 local middle-school students got hands-on experience in dentistry at the Planet Smilez Discovering Dentistry Camp.
Forum on Pain Shares Researchers’ Expertise
July 3, 2019 | The University of Maryland, Baltimore opens a series of community events to share the expertise of its scientists and clinicians specializing in chronic pain research.
Orthodontics Resident Testifies Before Congress on Student Debt
June 18, 2019 | On June 12, a University of Maryland School of Dentistry (UMSOD) orthodontics resident had a starring role on the national political stage.
UMB Holds Inaugural Global Health Summit
June 6, 2019 | The University of Maryland, Baltimore welcomes researchers, practitioners, and educators from nine nations to a summit sponsored by UMB’s Center for Global Education Initiatives.
Pediatrics Professor Recognized for Leadership in Volunteer Service
May 29, 2019 | Norman Tinanoff, DDS ’71, MS, is the 2019 recipient of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry’s (AAPD) Merle C. Hunter Leadership Award.
William S. Kramer Award Winner Demonstrates Maturity, Leadership
May 24, 2019 | Katherine Bell was awarded the Omicron Kappa Upsilon (OKU) Dr. William S. Kramer Award of Excellence on May 7.
Dental Grad Turns Pain to Joy
May 17, 2019 | Pawlak’s love for late grandfather who was interred by Nazis now feeds her passion to bring better oral health to children.
Compassion, Serving Others Drives Success of Graduating DDS Student
May 14, 2019 | Fourth-year student Linda Powers received the Do Good Award at the University of Maryland College Park Alumni Association’s first annual Maryland Awards.
First Fungal Symposium Facilitates Research Exchange Between Maryland Institutions
May 2, 2019 | The Symposium is a culmination of years of collaboration between the University of Maryland Baltimore and Johns Hopkins University
PhD Candidate Wins Translational Research Award
April 15, 2019 | Bashayer Baras, BDS, received top honors for her project proposal of a root-canal sealer.
UMSOD Delegates Lobby for Oral Health Research and Pediatric Dentistry at 2019 Advocacy Day
April 3, 2019 | Two separate delegations from University of Maryland School of Dentistry (UMSOD) traveled to Washington, DC, on February 26, to lobby for pediatric dentistry and research.
2017-18 SNDA President Discusses Award-Winning Streak
March 25, 2019 | Fourth-year student Alenna Monet, who served as the 2017-18 president of UMSOD’s chapter of the SNDA, discusses the chapter’s success.