Announcements
WVU launches online survey to aid presidential search
West Virginia University Board of Governors Vice-Chair and Presidential Search Committee Chair Dr. Patrice Harris sent the following letter to members of the University community Wednesday (July 24), providing an update on the presidential search process.
Dental hygiene professor and WVU graduate recognized by international honor society
West Virginia University School of Dentistry dental hygiene professor Alcinda Shockey, DHSc, MA, BSDH, RDH, has been inducted into Sigma Xi. The Scientific Research Honor Society is an international organization that recognizes outstanding science and engineering research.
WVU's first pediatric dentistry residents begin advanced education program
Dr. Gina Graziani, West Virginia University School of Dentistry chair of Pediatric Dentistry, garnered a round of applause when she officially announced the launch of the school’s new pediatric dentistry residency.
Dr. Gina Graziani: Possibilities of positive change are infinite
Below are comments from Dr. Gina Graziani, Chair of Pediatric Dentistry at West Virginia University School of Dentistry, on Friday, June 28, 2024 at a reception for the launch of a pediatric residency program.
Community-centered hygienist named outstanding dental school alumni
Gina Sharps, long-time dental hygienist and West Virginia University School of Dentistry graduate, received the dental school alumni association's Outstanding Alumni Award at the spring reunion celebration.
Provider and children's oral health advocate named dental school distinguished alumnus
Dr. Michael George, West Virginia University School of Dentistry alumnus, past alumni board president and children's oral health advocate, was selected as the alumni association's Distinguished Alumnus at the organization's annual spring reunion in April.
Dental school seniors recognized for academic achievement, superior skills, community dentistry
Graduates of the Doctor of Dental Surgery program and Bachelor of Science Dental Hygiene program at West Virginia University School of Dentistry celebrated academic and clinical achievement at a senior awards ceremony May 8, 2024.
"Let's give the world something to smile about."
Ladies and Gentlemen, esteemed faculty, proud parents, and most importantly, my fellow classmates,
Dr. Stephen Pachuta's message from the dean April 2024
Dear fellow alumni and friends of the School of Dentistry,
Third-year dental students present cases at national oral medicine conference
The curriculum at West Virginia University School of Dentistry includes an emphasis oral medicine through courses like oral microbiology and radiology, research, and principles of medicine. And over the past several years, students and faculty have had a presence at the AAOM’s annual conference invigorating their mission to promote overall wellness through dentistry.