UF College of Dentistry:
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August 3, 2004
UF researchers discover racial disparities in oral cancer treatment and survival

Black men battling oral and pharyngeal cancer in Florida don’t live as long as their white counterparts and are less likely to undergo surgery necessary to optimally treat the disease, a University of Florida study reveals. More...

March 31, 2004
UF researchers explore why patients’ pain recall may be more than total

In a perfect world, a visit to the dentist’s office would be stress-free and painless. But if you’re like 25 million other Americans, the mere thought of reclining in a dentist’s chair probably fills your heart with dread. More...

April 26, 2004
UF dental students win Hinman Scholarships

University of Florida dental students – Joseph L. DeJongh and Mindy Hall – have been awarded scholarships from the Thomas P. Hinman Dental Society. The awards were presented at a special luncheon held at the 92nd Hinman Dental Meeting in Atlanta on March 20, 2004. More...

January 29, 2004
UF researchers find nerve cell receptors for sensing cold may be more than skin deep

University of Florida scientists have found the first evidence to explain why, and it turns out it's an inside job: Certain nerve cells in the body appear capable of transmitting the sensation of cold to the central nervous system without ever coming in contact with the outside environment like their brethren nearer the skin's surface. Instead, these cells are studded with receptors that seem to receive sensory input from hormones, proteins or other biochemical compounds within the body. More...

January 27, 2004
UF and private practice dentists team up to bring smiles to low-income children during Give Kids a Smile

Most children would agree going to the dentist is not a cause for celebration. But those children don't include a special group of elementary students who are about to take part in this year's American Dental Association Give Kids A Smile program at the University of Florida. More...

January 13, 2004
Bates appointed senior associate dean for clinical affairs and operations at UF College of Dentistry

Robert E. Bates, D.D.S., M.S., an associate professor of prosthodontics and former executive associate dean at the University of Florida College of Dentistry, has been appointed senior associate dean for clinical affairs and operations. More...

January 13, 2004
Benn earns silver in Code Blue Now health-care reform competition

Professor Douglas Benn, B.D.S., Ph.D., a professor of oral and maxillofacial radiology at the University of Florida College of Dentistry, earned second place and $5,000 from the Code Blue Now “Build an American Health System” competition for his innovative health-care reform proposal. More...

January 13, 2004
Tomlinson appointed associate dean for finance and administration at UF College of Dentistry

Kenneth A. Tomlinson, B.S.B.A., has been appointed associate dean for finance and administration at the UF College of Dentistry. More...

September 11, 2003
Dr. Robert E. Primosch appointed associate dean for education at UF College of Dentistry

Professor Robert E. Primosch, D.D.S., M.S., M.Ed. and chair of pediatric dentistry at the University of Florida College of Dentistry, was appointed associate dean for education effective September 5. More...

September 7, 2003
UF's Hialeah dental clinic stays close to community's Latin roots

“Cepillar y usar el hilo dental diariamente!”

This is the refrain commonly heard in the University of Florida College of Dentistry's Hialeah Clinic, and in whatever language you say it, brushing and flossing daily are the keys to good oral health . More...

August 28, 2003
UF researchers find spousal attention may be too much of a good thing for chronic pain patients

"Honey, let me do that for you,” is music to the ears of most spouses, especially when it comes to unpleasant tasks such as washing dishes or taking out the trash. But, for chronic pain patients, the attention of overly solicitous spouses may actually be more harmful than helpful. That's the report recently published in the Clinical Journal of Pain by researchers at the University of Florida College of Dentistry. More...

August 19, 2003
UF College of Dentistry awarded $1.3 million in training grants to expand access to dental care for Florida 's residents

The University of Florida College of Dentistry is the recipient of $1.3 million in grants from the federal Health Resources and Service Administration to expand training of dentists to care for low-income and minority groups. More...

June 25, 2003
University of Florida Scientists Use New Research Technology to Understand Ancient Human Foe - Cholera

University of Florida scientists have invented a way of teasing out the genes bacteria use to outwit their human hosts, a discovery that could prove to be a boon for researchers brewing new vaccines and designing drugs for many serious afflictions. More...

June 16, 2003
Thomas Brown, UF Oral Biologist, Appointed to IADR/AADR Joint Technology and Communications Committee

Thomas A Brown, PH.D., has been appointed to the International Association for Dental Research and American Association for Dental Research Joint Technology and Communications Committee. More...

June 15, 2003
Doctors Melvin Benson D.D.S. and James Haddix D.M.D. Receive the College of Dentistry's Teacher of the Year Award

Melvin Benson, D.D.S., is the recipient of the College of Dentistry’s Teacher of the Year Award for his excellence and innovation in teaching head and neck anatomy with clinical correlation, temporomandibular disorders, psychosocial aspects of orofacial pain and splint fabrication to help with certain types of orofacial pain. James Haddix, D.M.D., was chosen by dental students to receive the College of Dentistry’s Teacher of the Year Award for his work in clinical instruction of endodontic treatment. More...

May 8, 2003
Dr. Teresa Dolan Appointed Dean of Dentistry at UF

Teresa A. Dolan, D.D.S., M.P.H., was named dean of the University of Florida College of Dentistry today (5/8/03), after serving a strong 11-month term as interim dean. More...

April 15, 2003
Jacksonville Dental Clinic is UF's Shining Starr

Jacksonville Dental Clinic wins reaccreditation, with nine commendations, through outstanding administration and leadership from Director Cliff Staff. More...

March 23, 2003
U.S. and Canadian Researchers Link Gene to Pain Relief in Redheaded Women

The jury is still out on whether blondes truly have more fun, but if the latest medical research is any indication, it’s redheads who could have all the luck. More...

February 13, 2003
Needy Children to Receive Free Dental Care During ADA Give Kids a Smile Program

Who doesn’t find pleasure in a child’s smile? Unfortunately, for too many poor children in Florida, the pain and disfigurement of tooth decay is no smiling matter. More...

 

 

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