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School of Dental Medicine News

As the only accredited dental school in Nevada, the School of Dental medicine provides world-class oral health education while providing for the dental needs of Nevada residents. With eight academic degree and advanced education certificate programs, students obtain the necessary skills to provide oral healthcare services to the community and make significant impacts to the field.

Current Dental Medicine News

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Campus News |

The first of its kind in the state, the facility is purpose-built to serve patients who use a wheelchair or gurney during dental treatments. The school is also expanding care for cleft palate and craniofacial anomalies.

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Campus News |

Administrators and donors step up to support UNLV's international community.

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Business and Community |

From hosting science field trips to delivering therapy services to rural areas, UNLV enriches the lives of Nevadans. 

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People |

UNLV’s first director of Interprofessional Education and Practice will play a critical role in developing the Academic Health Center.

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Business and Community |

Nearly 30 student volunteers collected 15 pallets and delivered them to the Weingart East Los Angeles YMCA.

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Campus News |

The exercise builds empathy around the barriers low-income families face in accessing healthcare.

Dental Medicine In The News

UFC

UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization, today announced a multi-year partnership with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD), LVMPD Foundation, and Fighting for The Future Foundation to establish a youth mentoring initiative in conjunction with select schools throughout Las Vegas.

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The University of Nevada Las Vegas’ School of Dental Medicine is changing lives one smile at a time by providing affordable dental care to the Las Vegas community. Residents who have no insurance and need dental care can get it at the university for a fraction of the price.

Nevada Independent

While the UNLV School of Dental Medicine continues to work with the state on innovative funding approaches to support rural communities, more state-funded grants and scholarships could go a long way.

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You already know candy can cause cavities, but this unsuspecting culprit may surprise you.

Nevada Independent

Patients lined up in parked cars a day before the clinic opened to reserve a spot. Many were there for dental or vision services not covered by insurance.

Pahrump Valley Times

Medical care is imperative to overall health and well-being but for many, it can also be cost-prohibitive. Fortunately for the residents of Pahrump and the surrounding communities, Remote Area Medical has offered access to free health care services each year since 2016 and this year, hundreds took advantage of the opportunity.

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Recent Dental Medicine Accomplishments

Dr. John Gallob (Dental Medicine) presented a poster at the International Association for Dental Research, 103rd General Session and Exhibition of the IADR, in Barcelona Spain. He was a named author on a second poster as well. Presented: "Superiority of a Novel Manual Toothbrush in Plaque/Gingivitis Control" John T. Gallob*2, Luis Rene Mateo3, Yun…
Dr. Tanya Al-Talib (Dental Medicine) presented a poster at the International Association for Dental Research, 103rd General Session and Exhibition of the IADR, in Barcelona, Spain. Presented: "Condylar Position, Dimensions, and Angulation in the Different Vertical Skeletal Patterns: an Adult CBCT Study" Usama Al Abdullah2, Tanya Al-Talib*1
Dr. Hassan Ziada (Dental Medicine) presented a poster at the International Association for Dental Research (103rd General Session and Exhibition of the IADR in Barcelona, Spain. Presented: "Class I Resin Restorations Utilizing Occlusal Stamp Technique" Benjamin Bingham3, Suchunya Rose Bumrung3, Hassan Ziada*1, Neamat Hassan Abubakr Hassan2
Dr. Neamat Hassan Abubakr Hassan (Dental Medicine) attended the International Association for Dental Research meeting in Barcelona, Spain. He presented a poster and was a named author on a second poster. Presented: "Identifying Indirect Restorations Using two-Dimensional and Three-Dimensional Imaging Modalities" Luke Smith1, Nicholas…
Dr. Jyoti Mago (Dental) for being recognized by Incisal Edge magazine with this year’s “40 Under 40” award. Presented annually by the dental lifestyle publication, the award celebrates the brightest rising stars in dentistry who are driving innovation, excellence, and service within the profession. Dr. Mago will be featured among the editorial…
Jessica Immonen (Dental Medicine) was elected to the Anatomical Services Committee of the  American Association of Clinical Anatomists (AACA) for her expertise and perspectives on use of cadaveric donors in translational research. She was appointed to the dental faculty group of the AACA Executive Committee with new aims of shaping standards…