Announcements
Innovation topic of dental school speaker series event
Integration of technology within dental schools – in both the teaching program and patient care – continues to revolutionize the way oral healthcare is delivered. In this exclusive conversation with the WVU School of Dentistry, we’ll provide an update on the incorporation of cutting-edge technology and discuss what’s next as the School of Dentistry positions itself to leverage future opportunities.
Dental school reports positives from 2020
Technology, scholarship, renovations and research were among the areas dental school faculty, staff and students celebrated in 2020.
WVU School of Dentistry provides free dental care to veterans
Student dentists and student hygienists from West Virginia University School of Dentistry treated more than 50 men and women in the WVU Dental Care clinics in Morgantown Friday, November 13, during the school’s second annual Veterans Oral Health Day.
Dental staff earn Mountaineer Values Coins for service and accountability
A dental assistant and finance manager exhibit Mountaineer values at the WVU School of Dentistry.
Orthodontics graduates make donation to the post graduate program in honor of classmates
As a tribute to a late graduate, more than 20 West Virginia University School of Dentistry orthodontic alumni collectively donated $100,000 to expand educational opportunities for students in the Department of Orthodontics. Read more from WVU Foundation's article WVU School of Dentistry alumni donate $100,000 to honor late classmate.
Friends share fond memories of dental school faculty member and administrator
Colleagues, students, classmates and friends joined a virtual night of remembrance, Thursday, October 1, 2020, in honor of Dr. Michael Meador, educator and leader in the West Virginia University School of Dentistry. More than 60 members of the dental school community signed on over 90 minutes to reminicse about the 1977 graduate of the dental school and native of Hinton, WV.
WVU School of Dentistry one of two in U.S. to offer robotic guided implant surgeries
The West Virginia University School of Dentistry now offers robotic-assisted implant procedures that are, in some cases, quicker than conventional methods and in certain circumstances can be less painful than traditional procedures and help reduce recovery time.
Dr. Michael Meador - A Night of Remembrance
Family, faculty and friends will join us to highlight his professional contributions to the West Virginia University School of Dentistry and share stories about the special person that he was.
Online celebration marks half century of dental school program
Between 1970 and 2020, 160 orthodontists graduated from Department of Orthodontics. They have dedicated themselves to deliver the highest quality of orthodontic care in various parts of the country.