Announcements
Dental School Alumni Watch: Garrett Heck, DDS, reflects on residency during COVID-19
A 2018 dental school graduate reflects on finishing his residency in unprecedented times, the COVID-19 pandemic.
No in-person classes through summer, Gee announces in letter praising WVU community's COVID-19 response
As the pandemic continues to carve a path of uncertainty, the safety of the WVU campus community remains the utmost priority. Therefore, the University has made several decisions as the summer months approach, including moving summer term online and canceling events and camps through June 30.
WVU to host virtual Town Hall Meeting for sharing tips on supporting youth during COVID-19 pandemic
Leaders from the West Virginia University Center for Applied Coaching and Sport Sciences and WVU Athletics will host a Statewide Virtual Town Hall Meeting for sharing ideas and tips on how to support youth and scholastic sports athletes and coaches through the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dental school alumni association president shares encouraging words
“We as an Alumni Association will continue our support in any manner that we can. Please feel free to contact me for any concerns or needs. Again, we thank you and please stay safe and healthy.”
WVU dental school dean reflects on ten years as a mountaineer
“When I came to the WVU School of Dentistry in March of 2010, I thought my tenure here would be six months to a year – In my wildest dreams, I never thought that time would extend to more than ten years,” Dr. Anthony "Tom" Borgia said.
Dental school Tournament of Tails helps purchase smoking cessation aids for patients
Money raised from the "Tournament of Tails" will go toward the WVU Tobacco Cessation Fund. The event raised $1,814 last year and funds are being used to purchase nicotine replacement therapies. The products are available as "trial packs" for trained students to give to patients who are interested in nicotine replacement therapy options.
WVU launches online map of COVID-19 testing sites in West Virginia
The Office of Health Services Research, in the West Virginia University School of Public Health, has launched an online map that shows all COVID-19 testing sites in the Mountain State from Newell to Bluefield and all points in between.
WVU Dental treating emergencies only, patients asked to call ahead
To further help in the effort to stop the spread of COVID-19, we are discouraging walk-in visits. Patients should call ahead at 304-293-6208.
Dean confident dental school can overcome, succeed, learn and emerge stronger
"Dental school team is in constant communication doing the very best it can to make decisions we hope will ease some of the strain our dental school community is feeling," said Anthony Tom Borgia, Dean, WVU School of Dentistry.
Dental school COVID-19 updates online
For messaging directly meant for dental school faculty, staff, students and residents, visit www.dentistry.hsc.wvu.edu/coronavirus.