On Campus

Restorative sciences faculty member completes ADEA/AAL course
For dentists transitioning from private practice to education, the American Dental Education Association/AAL (Aspire Achieve Lead) Institute for Teaching and Learning offers an invaluable resource. Dr. Stephen McDonald, assistant professor in restorative sciences, recently completed the two-phase, 50-hour course consisting ... Read More

A day in their scrubs
When Rashmi Kutnikar isn't immersed in her studies, she's soaking in the Dallas music scene. It's just one of the ways this D1 from Monroe, La., adjusts to her first semester of dental school. [...] Read More

The dental practice that keeps on giving
The American Dental Partners Foundation/Carus Dental Scholarship was established in 2007 with both alumni giving and students in mind. [...] Read More

Good deeds rewarded
Two dental students’ acts of selfless service lead to a welcome surprise with scholarship news. [...] Read More

From the chair
Advising future dentists from the patient’s perspective [...] Read More

Giving thanks
Expanding on their 2012 event, students treat staff members to a lunchtime feast. [...] Read More

A day in their scrubs
This month we hear from Ben Lively. As the D2 class sports representative, his pursuit of all things fitness and outdoors comes as no surprise. [...] Read More

What women need
The 2013 Brauman-Bell Lectureship will offer an in-depth look at women’s oral health issues. [...] Read More

Dental Hygiene
Lisa Harper Mallonee, associate professor, presented “Healthy Mouth, Healthy Body — Healthy Practice” at Washington Center for Dental Specialties in Olympia, Wash., on Sept. 20. Read More

Periodontics
Dr. Garth Griffiths, clinical assistant professor, contributed to an abstract, “Periodontitis and porphyromonas gingivalis in patients with rheumatoid arthritis,” which will be presented at the American College of Rheumatology Annual Meeting Oct. 26-30 in San Diego. Read More