Announcements
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.
Submit WISH Award nominations through May 31
The Women in Science & Health (WISH) Committee is accepting nominations now through May 31 for the annual WISH Awards.
HSC ITS website to be redirected to updated IT Help Center
Information Technology Services will decommission the former Health Sciences ITS website on Sunday, May 19, shifting content that remains current and relevant into the updated IT Help Center at it.wvu.edu/help.
Scholarships available to cover tobacco treatment training program fee
The West Virginia University School of Dentistry is offering scholarhsips for an online, self paced continuing education opportunity for participants hoping to become a certified tobacco treatment specialists.