Announcements
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.
WVU School of Dentistry explores new screening method for malignant oral cancer
Seven clinicians from West Virginia and Maryland gathered at the West Virginia University School of Dentistry Feb. 14 to begin training for a research project focusing on a new method to screen for malignant oral cancer.
WVU School of Dentistry launches capital campaign to upgrade outdated facilities
With help from alumni and friends, the next generation of West Virginia dentists and dental hygienists will be trained in radically modernized facilities that reflect the excellent education and quality patient care provided by the West Virginia University School of Dentistry.
WVU announces music and health degree
Students who have a passion for music but also want a career in healthcare can now study both disciplines with a new degree program at West Virginia University. WVU will be one of the first universities in the nation with a music and health undergraduate program.
Limited scholarships available for tobacco treatment training course
A limited number of scholarships remain for the May 20-22, 2020 continuing education course at the West Virginia University School of Dentistry.