Announcements
Oral and Maxillofacial Radiologist provides specialized imaging services for complex oral and dental cases
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – The addition of Lakshmi Garladinne, BDS, MS, MSD, an oral and maxillofacial radiologist, to the West Virginia University School of Dentistry Department of Diagnostic Sciences completes a trio of core diagnostic specialties in the department including oral and maxillofacial pathology and oral medicine.
Dental school alumnus published and recognized by consultant group for oral health product
Dr. Robert Martino, a Clarksburg native and 1990 graduate of West Virginia University School of Dentistry, closes 2021 with two outstanding achievements.
Health Sciences students invited to participate in research study
Health Sciences students and faculty are invited to participate in a research study which is intended to improve patient care and to better understand the attitudes towards people with disabilities among dental, dental hygiene, medical and nursing students.
Career public servant brings dental care services to rural Tennessee
Dr. Julia Vines, who graduated from West Virginia University School of Dentistry, has been a public servant in oral healthcare in Tennessee for two decades. She recently resumed patient care to serve both children and adults and patients who are under or uninsured in rural Carter County. Read more from the Elizabethton Star.
2009 dental school graduate serving as community enrichment advocate
Dr. Jaclyn Rominger graduated from Bridgeport High School and earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from West Virginia University School of Dentistry in 2009. She has practiced in her hometown her entire career. In addition to her recent appointment to a Harrison County community board, Rominger has also been a leader for Clarksburg League of Service and Medbrook Children's Charity board.
Alumna says dental school "best four years of my life"
West Virginia University School of Dentistry graduate Dr. Shelley Yang shares the process of becoming a dentist. Her perspective explains the extensive steps to becoming an oral healthcare provider.
Dental school alumnus a Who's Who among dentists
Dr. Maqsood Chaudhry earned his Bachelor of Dental Surgery degree in Lahore, Pakistan before completing his DDS at West Virginia University School of Dentistry. Continental Who's Who shared an online article about Dr. Chaudhry in October 2021.
Dental school wellness committee shares accomplishments and future goals
The committee has allowed the school to embrace challenges in 2020 and 2021 and find unique methods to make all community members feel appreciated, supported and connected. The committee focuses on emotional, community, social and physical well-being.
Dental school students introduced to oral biopsies, learn life-saving potential of biopsies
One hundred percent of the DDS students who attended the biopsy seminar strongly agreed or agreed that the seminar provided information and skills that can be applied to their role as a health care provider.
Ongoing WVU School of Dentistry renovations boost education, patient care
A $1.5 million project completed this fall updated WVU Dental treatment and reception areas with support from alumni and friends. The work was funded through Transforming Oral Health: The Campaign for Facilities, a $15 million fundraising effort to support multiphase facility upgrades for School of Dentistry units.