Announcements
School of Dentistry welcomes 49 students in the Class of 2025
There are 49 students who make up the Doctor of Dental Surgery Class of 2025. They are from 12 states and four countries, including the United States.
School of Dentistry uses Academy of General Dentistry Foundation grant to offer oral cancer screenings
As part of its mission to provide comprehensive oral healthcare and support overall patient wellness, the West Virginia University School of Dentistry, supported by the Academy of General Dentistry Foundation (AGDF), will host “Catch It Early”, a free oral cancer screening and awareness initiative this fall.
Dental school faculty recognized as distinguished scientist by international organization
The International Association for Dental Research (IADR) announced Daniel McNeil, West Virginia University, Morgantown, USA, as the 2021 recipient of the IADR Distinguished Scientist Award in Behavioral, Epidemiologic and Health Services Research.
WVU Dual degree program allows students to earn DDS and MBA in four years
Six students from the WVU School of Dentistry Class of 2024 are enrolled in a dual degree program to earn a DDS and MBA in four years.
Meet the 2021 WVU School of Dentistry residents
Residents join Dean Stephen Pachuta for a group photo in the Pylons during their orientation day. First Row (l-r): Dr. Mona Meky, Orthodontics, Dr. Leslie Wolford, Endodontics Second row (l-r): Dr. Zana Al-Saloum, Prosthodontics. Dr. Stephen Pachuta, Dean, Dr. Morgan Kesecker, Endodontics Third row (l-r): Dr. Yasmin Hoffman, Endodontics. Dr. Lee Rodems, GPR, Dr. Sima Maleki, Periodontics Fourth row (l-r) Dr. Brett Barnette, OMS Intern, Dr. Joshua Thorne, GPR, Dr. Christian Davila, Periodontics, Dr. Josh Lokant, Orthodontics, Dr. Adam Rudmann, Orthodontics West Virginia University School of Dentistry offers several advanced education programs for dentists who are interested in a career beyond general dentistry. Qualified dental school graduates can earn a Master of Science in Endodontics, Orthodontics, Periodontics and Prosthodontics.
Innovative technique at WVU Medicine and WVU School of Dentistry to improve oral cancer patients’ outcomes, healing times
Surgeons collaborate using new procedure to improve accuracy and efficiency of dental implant placement.
Two $25K gifts boost patient care, student learning at WVU School of Dentistry
Two $25,000 gifts to the West Virginia University School of Dentistry will help improve oral health care for patients in need and increase hands-on learning opportunities for the next generation of dentists and dental hygienists. Read more in the WVU Foundation story posted online.
New dental school dean energized by team at his alma mater
WVU School of Dentistry alumnus Dr. Stephen Pachuta began his position as dean in June 2021. He is 1985 graduate of the dental school.
Alumni association president three-time graduate of dental school
Dr. Kerri Simpson is a three-time graduate of the WVU School of Dentistry who practices at MMS Dental Implants & Periodontics, splitting her time between offices in Morgantown and Bridgeport, West Virginia.
