Announcements
Dental school alumni association supports students during finals
The West Virginia University School of Dentistry Alumni Association recognizes (and remembers) how stressful finals week is for dental and dental hygiene students. When the time rolls around, alumni demonstrate their support by providing food and snacks for students to refuel.
WVU ASDA attends national leadership conference
Members of the American Student Dental Association at West Virginia University School of Dentistry found themselves among some prominent School of Dentistry alumni while attending a national conference in Chicago, Illinois.
December 2022 dental school faculty updates
West Virginia University School of Dentistry faculty members are able to show their commitment to dental education in a number of ways. Below are highlights of some of their accomplishments.
December 2022 dental school alumni updates
West Virginia University School of Dentistry has a reputation for graduating accomplished dentists and hygienists. We love updates from our alumni. Below are highlights that have been shared with us for the December 2022 edition of enews. To share an alumni update, email sodnews@hsc.wvu.edu or kcoombs@wvuf.org.
Save the Date: Dental school spring alumni association weekend set for April
The West Virginia University School of Dentistry Alumni Association’s 2023 Class Reunion Weekend will be April 21-22. Details and reservation information will be finalized and shared with alumni and friends in January.
Women in Dentistry - Lorena Surber
Dr. Lorena Surber celebrates 50 years as dental hygienist and 32 years as a dentist.
Women in Dentistry - Clara M. Spatafore
Dr. Clara M. Spatafore's career spans the United States Navy, private practice and academics.
Course for dentists and hygienists focuses on understanding addiction
As dentists and hygienists in West Virginia keep up with continuing education requirements, two West Virginia University School of Dentistry faculty members offered learning opportunities in drug diversion, medical emergency, infection control, tobacco cessation and occupational hazards.
WVU professors present at national ADEA meeting
One of the most compelling issues in dental education, past and present, is cost and student debt. The concern intensifies when coupled with uncertainties related to a fragile economy.
WVU dental experts present course for University of Louisville dental school
West Virginia University School of Dentistry and University of Louisville School of Dentistry partnered in November to offer a unique continuing education opportunity to dental health professional educators.