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Dentistry for Life campaign reaches halfway mark

Unsung heroes thank professor for knowledge used to help save a life

Point of no return - Dentistry curriculum project hits milestone

Changes to the dental curriculum are approved and coming into effect in Fall 2019.

Uncontrolled diabetes adversely affects gum health

Today is World Diabetes Day

In Memoriam: Dr. Richard Fedorak, Dean, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry

In Memoriam: Dr. Richard Fedorak, Dean, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry

Movember campaign officially kicks-off

Funding allows for new research data collection

Day in the life of Arnaldo

2018 Sock Fight donates 8,486 pairs of socks

Thank you for all the donations

Stampin' Up Christmas Card Workshop

A day in the life of Nargis Rajaback

Blanket exercise reinforces historical ties to land and Indigenous heritage

Professional Standards Ceremony marks official beginning in to healthcare

Hou builds CDE workshop as part of PLLC leadership experience

Registration for the workshop is now open

What do dinosaurs & dentistry have in common?

The tissues that make up dinosaur teeth are the exact same as human teeth.

The driving force behind change

Brenda Walker ('71 DH) 2018 Alumni Honour Award recipient

A trailblazer in the field of dentistry

Marcia Boyd ('69 DDS) 2018 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient

Day in the life of Kaite Sears

Motyl Graduate Studentship in Cardiac Sciences

MSc oral biology student Umar Rekhi recipient of prestigious scholarship

Oral cancer screening should be part of your regular dental check-up

Dentists and dental hygienists should be conducting oral cancer screenings on all patients.

Healing through art

Kimberly Flowers's journey began in July 2014 when she was diagnosed with tongue cancer.

Routine check-up can find tongue-tie

Tongue-tie is often identified in newborns during their initial checkup or in routine followup checkups.

Silver diamine

SDF paints the teeth black.

What you need to know about whitening your teeth

Whatever you do, avoid bleach or hydrogen peroxide to whiten your teeth.

The truth behind oral cancer

Barb Pelton was diagnosed with cancer five years after the first sign of it appeared in her mouth.

How sleep apnea can affect your teeth

Does your child snore? Or do they wake up feeling groggy and tired? If so, they may have sleep apnea.

How to avoid passing down cavities to your kids

Parents can pass on cavities to their babies.

Dental concerns lead to rare diagnosis

Hannah was diagnosed with Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis. Otherwise known as Wegener's disease, it is a rare immune disease that can be lethal.

Mouthguards prevent injury. Use them.

The majority of orofacial trauma occurring from sports related-injuries can be prevented.

Deciding when surgery is your best option

During surgery, the upper and lower jaw bones are cut and moved to a new position to better align the bite.

Oral health care of persons with disabilities should be prioritized

The University of Alberta Hospital Dental Clinic and the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital Dental Clinic are specifically designed to accommodate persons with disabilities.

Day in the Life of Kat & Meghan

Day in the Life of Justine Zahara

2018 DDS & DH Convocation Award Winners List

Dentistry student takes top honours in two prestigious awards

Ryan McCoy is awarded the Alberta Premier Silver Medal and the ADA&C Gold Medal

Day in the Life of Paul Ladell

Geoffrey H Sperber Lecture presents Dr. Gage Crump

Dr. Crump presents Using Zebrafish to find new ways of regenerating joints and skeletal tissues

Festival of Teaching showcases research at the school

Day in the Life of Toothy

Professionalism underpins symbolic ceremony

White Coat Ceremony 2018

See a smile, share a smile

Sharing Smiles Day doubles attendance

Estella Stelter Award in Dental Hygiene established

Day in the Life of Jacqueline Green

Charity event being hosted in support of Boyle McCauley Dental Clinic

Edmonton and District Dental Society along with the University of Alberta's Dentistry for Life campaign - Spring Fling, May 4

Congratulations to Salima Thawer and Dr. Steve Patterson

U of A dentistry researcher one of 26 across Canada to receive CIHR funding

Shokrollah Elahi's project focuses on susceptibility of infants to infection as compared to adults

DSA Winter Charity Ball raises $101,500

Proceeds will go towards Kindness in Action and the U of A Global Student Outreach Endowment Fund

Looking for Endo Patients

Sharing Smiles Day gearing up and looking for volunteers

Being hosted on April 14, students are hoping to bring in over 200 people.

Meet our CDE team

The School of Dentistry Continuing Dental Education division provides a variety of programs and lectures.

Dr. Ken Glover

Using Photovoice to enhance student understanding of person-centered care

Photovoice - pilot project for dental hygiene

Day in the Life Maria Alexiou

Maria Alexiou has been working as a research associate with the School of Dentistry since September 2014. If Maria wasn't working at the school, what would she be doing? Acting? Read her profile to find out.

How to avoid passing down cavities to your kids

Getting teeth and gums checked during pregnancy is safe and could give baby a fresh start to oral health.

Oral cancer screening should be mandated for dental profession

A quick head and neck exam by your dentist or dental hygienist can save your life by identifying oral cancers, university experts contend.

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