University of Minnesota School of Dentistry on LinkedIn: Noblett inducted as Pierre Fauchard Academy Fellow (2024)

Paul Jardine, BSc, DUT, PhD, is a professor in the Division of Basic Sciences, and the 2022 Century Club Professor of the Year.In the 2023 edition of Dentistry Magazine, we spoke with Jardine to get to know what this award means to him, his words of wisdom highlight research as both a serious responsibility and a great privilege, offering unique opportunities to improve lives.https://bit.ly/49gOMP1#UMNproud #UMNdentistry

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Teresa Fong, DDS, clinical associate professor of pediatric dentistry, and Miranda Thacker, DDS '25, spoke with KARE 11 Sunrise about their experience with the school's 20th annual Give Kids a Smile this February. The segment aired this morning.Check it out! https://lnkd.in/gmcJD7aA

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This January, sixteen learners joined UMN PASS, an integrated program for international dental school graduates. This diverse cohort with degrees from 13 countries includes a record 53% of learners with advanced degrees.⁠⁠Inayat Bachelani, passionate about dental public health, aims to bridge the oral health gap. Tony Makary, from Lebanon, values dentistry for its multidisciplinary nature and long-term patient care.⁠⁠Read more about their stories.https://lnkd.in/g2Yssz2i

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On Saturday, 64 children came to the School of Dentistry for the 20th annual Give Kids a Smile, where approximately 200 student, faculty and staff volunteers provided free dental care, oral hygiene resources and a fun dental environment.⁠⁠Learn more about the event, and why co-chair Miranda Thacker, DDS '25, values the efforts to empower patients through education and access: https://lnkd.in/daPjeuUf ⁠#UMNdentistry #UMNproud #GiveKidsASmile

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Students gained valuable professional experiences through this year’s Health Professional Student Leadership Conference. Engaging in workshops, inspiring keynotes, and discussions on fostering health equity across healthcare disciplines.The event showcased a keynote from Victoria Gokee, DDS '22, sharing her inspiring journey in dentistry and its impact on her current position. Explore the firsthand experiences of our DDS learners who played a key role in planning and participating in the conference.#UMNproud #UMNdentistryhttps://bit.ly/42lKvHr

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The Institute for Molecular Virology marked 20 years of collaboration and discovery in December. Founded by virologist Dwight Anderson, the IMV brings together virology researchers from across academic units to collaborate on research, outreach and education on the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of viral diseases.The center is run by School of Dentistry Professor Louis Mansky, PhD, and has been instrumental in furthering training, research and discovery for the last two decades—including a recent grant to develop antiviral therapeutics for pandemic-level viruses. These photos tell the story of early collaborations of the center, including those with Mansky, Anderson and Shelley Grimes, PhD, late professor of basic sciences.Jakub Tolar, MD, PhD, Vice President for Academic Affairs, reflected on the institute's first 20 years of progress. Read what he had to say: https://lnkd.in/gRrFgEcD

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Together, we raised $25,146 this year on Give to theMax Day, with support from first-time donors, recent graduates, faculty, staff, alumni and friends. We're grateful to the DDS Class of 1998, who maxed out their $7,000 donation match, and to all donors who uplift the next generation of oral health professionals with scholarship support.

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Effective yesterday, Jeffrey Karp, DMD, MS, became the Interim Director of the Division of Pediatric Dentistry.⁠⁠Karp takes over from Brent Larson, DDS, MS, who has held the interim role since August. Learn more about Karp and about the transition.⁠https://lnkd.in/esCN3dmQ

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Boyen Huang, DDS, MHA, PhD, takes on the role of Assistant Dean for Faculty Development, effective January 1, 2024.With a strong background in dental public health and notable contributions since 2020, Dr. Huang brings substantial expertise to this position. He succeeds Christine Blue, DHSc, MS, RDH, who retired after leaving an enduring legacy in faculty development.#UMNproud #UMNdentistryhttps://lnkd.in/g2fPTwkj

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