Announcements
Provider and children's oral health advocate named dental school distinguished alumnus
Dr. Michael George, West Virginia University School of Dentistry alumnus, past alumni board president and children's oral health advocate, was selected as the alumni association's Distinguished Alumnus at the organization's annual spring reunion in April.
Dental school seniors recognized for academic achievement, superior skills, community dentistry
Graduates of the Doctor of Dental Surgery program and Bachelor of Science Dental Hygiene program at West Virginia University School of Dentistry celebrated academic and clinical achievement at a senior awards ceremony May 8, 2024.
"Let's give the world something to smile about."
Ladies and Gentlemen, esteemed faculty, proud parents, and most importantly, my fellow classmates,
Dr. Stephen Pachuta's message from the dean April 2024
Dear fellow alumni and friends of the School of Dentistry,
Third-year dental students present cases at national oral medicine conference
The curriculum at West Virginia University School of Dentistry includes an emphasis oral medicine through courses like oral microbiology and radiology, research, and principles of medicine. And over the past several years, students and faculty have had a presence at the AAOM’s annual conference invigorating their mission to promote overall wellness through dentistry.
Submit WISH Award nominations through May 31
The Women in Science & Health (WISH) Committee is accepting nominations now through May 31 for the annual WISH Awards.
HSC ITS website to be redirected to updated IT Help Center
Information Technology Services will decommission the former Health Sciences ITS website on Sunday, May 19, shifting content that remains current and relevant into the updated IT Help Center at it.wvu.edu/help.
Scholarships available to cover tobacco treatment training program fee
The West Virginia University School of Dentistry is offering scholarhsips for an online, self paced continuing education opportunity for participants hoping to become a certified tobacco treatment specialists.
Dental and medical professionals unite to promote oral healthcare
West Virginia University School of Dentistry students and faculty were invited to participate in the March Area Health Education Centers (AHEC) Rural Community Health Scholars Interprofessional Student Immersion event in Greenbrier County.
Winners announced in dental school research competition
The top three 2024 studies have been announced in the West Virginia University School of Dentistry annual student research competition.