Announcements
Dental school alumnus a Who's Who among dentists
Dr. Maqsood Chaudhry earned his Bachelor of Dental Surgery degree in Lahore, Pakistan before completing his DDS at West Virginia University School of Dentistry. Continental Who's Who shared an online article about Dr. Chaudhry in October 2021.
Dental school wellness committee shares accomplishments and future goals
The committee has allowed the school to embrace challenges in 2020 and 2021 and find unique methods to make all community members feel appreciated, supported and connected. The committee focuses on emotional, community, social and physical well-being.
Dental school students introduced to oral biopsies, learn life-saving potential of biopsies
One hundred percent of the DDS students who attended the biopsy seminar strongly agreed or agreed that the seminar provided information and skills that can be applied to their role as a health care provider.
Ongoing WVU School of Dentistry renovations boost education, patient care
A $1.5 million project completed this fall updated WVU Dental treatment and reception areas with support from alumni and friends. The work was funded through Transforming Oral Health: The Campaign for Facilities, a $15 million fundraising effort to support multiphase facility upgrades for School of Dentistry units.
WVU Dental periodontist earns specialty board certification
As an addition to the School of Dentistry family, Dr. Andrea Pizzini provides patient care and is a faculty member in the WVU dental school’s postgraduate periodontics and dental implant program.
Interest in dental fraternity at WVU School of Dentistry soars
According to Dr. Lora Graves, advisor of the WVU chapter, the number represented a 115% increase, “an amazing feat for a pandemic year.”
Dental school alumni board gives instrument awards
A DDS and dental hygiene student are chosen each year for an instrument award.
Kanawha Valley dentists pay it forward to dental school
The WVU School of Dentistry is sharing thanks for recent donation to scholarship funds.
School of Dentistry organized interprofessional speakers to train Tobacco Treatment Specialists to assist patients with quitting tobacco use
West Virginia University School of Dentistry, in cooperation with the Office of Interprofessional Education, is providing training to Health Sciences students and healthcare providers regarding evidence-based tobacco cessation treatment in West Virginia — a state that is plagued with health problems related to tobacco use.
WVU School of Dentistry to expand pediatric clinic with aid of $50K Highmark grant
The West Virginia University School of Dentistry is upgrading and expanding its pediatric dental clinic in preparation for a new residency program that will help meet oral health care needs for a growing number of Mountain State children.