Announcements
Dental school researchers contribute tobacco treatment training paper to dental hygiene journal
Congratulations to R. Constance Wiener, DMD, PhD, MA; M. Suann Gaydos, MSDH, RDH; Susan Morgan, DDS; Lauren Swager, MD. The Journal of Dental Hygiene recognized their innovative work in dental hygiene education.
WVU represented at American College of Dentists annual meeting
American College of Dentists
Dental school mini festival showcases cultures from across the globe
Music, dance and food were the paths to explore different cultures, engage in discussions that bring new perspectives, and celebrate the presence of, and contributions made by, people of all identities and experiences.
Dental and dental hygiene students begin direct patient care
To mark the transition from classroom to clinic, students and their families celebrate with a clinic induction ceremony that includes receiving their white coats which symbolize a cloak of compassion reminding students that proper treatment must be delivered with empathy and care.
Mental Health 101 Resource List
This resource provides connections and contacts to crisis lines, wellness resources and other important services available to faculty, staff and students.
Diversity Week - Dental school hosts tours, panel discussions and mini festival
The dental school diversity, equity and inclusion committee had added to the annual events for Diversity Week.
Dental school leadership council creates honorary society for donors
From WVU Foundation: 27 donors are inducted into the dental school's Pylons Alliance Loyalty Society.
WVU and MCHD hold Veterans Oral Health Day Nov. 11
Hosts of the Friday, Nov. 11, 2022 Veterans Oral Health Day include West Virginia University School of Dentistry, Center for Veteran, Military and Family Programs and Monongalia County Health Department.
Dental students begin Mountaineer chapter of national ethics and professionalism association
By uniting the community of students, faculty and staff of West Virginia University School of Dentistry, SPEA will promote lifelong thought and action in the area of dental ethics.
WVU dental school celebrates 2022 scholarship recipients
Congratulations to the September 2022 scholarship recipients at West Virginia University School of Dentistry. Special thanks to the contributors who help our future dentists and hygienists forge new paths to success.