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Koutouzis wins international competition

Congratulations to Theofilos Koutouzis, D.D.S., M.S., for winning the Basic Science Research Competition at the Astra World Congress in Gothenburg, Sweden, on May 12, 2012.

Harris earns research certification

Congratulations to Pearl Ann Harris, RDH, BASDH, CCRP, for her recent success in becoming a Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) through the Society of Clinical Research Associates.

Nair elected to UF Faculty Senate Committee

Madhu K. Nair, D.M.D., M.S., Ph.D., was recently elected to serve a three-year term on the Academic Freedom, Tenure, Professional Relations & Standards Committee for the University of Florida Faculty Senate.

Naples Children & Education Foundation accepts national dental education award

Representatives of Naples Children & Education Foundation, founding organization of the Naples Winter Wine Festival, recently accepted the 2012 William J. Gies Award in Orlando at the national American Dental Education Association conference.

Adewumi shares easy tips for protecting kids’ oral health

The April 27 edition of ABC TV20 news includes a segment called "Baby Teeth . . . Grown Up Problems" with Dr. Abi Adewumi sharing simple tips for early oral health.

Dentistry senior serves from the heart

Rondre Baluyot, D.M.D. Class of 2012, was honored with the Health/Social Services award during the 40th Annual Work of Heart Volunteer Awards on April 24, 2012, for his record of community service including with the ACORN Dental Clinic.

Fillingim taking over as president of American Pain Society

Roger Fillingim, Ph.D., a professor in Community Dentistry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Florida College of Dentistry, takes the reins of the American Pain Society (APS) during their annual meeting in Honolulu, Hawaii, in May.

Co-chairs selected for the college’s 2012 Orange, Blue and You Campaign

Thank you to the college’s Orange, Blue and You Campaign co-chairs Boyd Robinson, D.D.S., associate dean for clinical affairs, and Julie Walker, an administrative assistant with the Office of Research is serving as the staff co-chair. 

Heft selected as UF Faculty Senate Chair-Elect

Congratulations to Marc Heft, D.M.D., Ph.D., who was recently elected by the University of Florida Faculty Senate as the chair-elect. He will serve in that role for a year before assuming the role of senate chair.

Caudle named 2012 UF Research Foundation Professor

The University of Florida Research Foundation has named Robert Caudle, Ph.D., as one of 33 Research Foundation Professors for 2012.

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