Announcements
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.
Dental school shares resources for making tax-free gifts
To ensure your gifts will be processed and received in a timely manner, it is recommended that you complete your request with your financial institution or have your check in the mail no later than December 15th.
School of Dentistry job fair highlights need for oral healthcare providers in West Virginia
Recent graduates are finding opportunities with growing benefits in West Virginia. Provider salaries are slowly increasing, tuition reimbursement is sometimes available sign-on bonuses are becoming more common with job offers.
Dental school's online tool for giving gets new look
Supporters of the West Virginia University School of Dentistry will be able to review all existing funds and scholarships, find direct links to funds of interest and be able to give to a specific department of choice.
WVU Foundation: Martino gifts promote well-being at dental school
A $100,000 gift from Dr. Robert Martino’s company, Wilmar Management, supports wellness initiatives that benefit students, faculty and staff at the School of Dentistry. A second $50,000 gift from Martino and his wife, Lori, establishes a scholarship for students from West Virginia with financial need.
Dental hygiene senior manages oral cancer screening event
Students chosen to be site managers of a dental hygiene community service event are responsible for coordinating the overall event including managing other volunteers, working to market the event and having the necessary instrumentation and tools needed for the event.
Share your feedback on the Week of Purpose
Did you participate in the Purpose Center's inaugural Week of Purpose in September? If so, we want to hear your feedback.
WVU professors participate in inaugural orthodontics clinical showcase
West Virginia University School of Dentistry was the first school featured in the newly launched International Orthodontics Foundation (IOF) Clinical Showcase program.