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
The Dental Medicine Alumnus of the Year founded UNLV’s veterans dental clinic to expand access to care while teaching dental students the value of service.
From advancing their professions to improving the lives of others, this year’s honorees are putting their expertise to work in ways that reflect the values and experiences they gained at UNLV.
UNLV's School of Dental Medicine draws experienced, internationally-trained dentists seeking U.S. licensure through a 24-month intensive curriculum.
Leveraging his paramedic experience, John Regis leads ACLS workshops that teach classmates to recognize and respond to medical emergencies.
The School of Dental Medicine cashiering supervisor reflects on a longtime talent for numbers, an unexpected career pivot, and a love of heavy metal.
In places where patients often travel hours or go without treatment, UNLV-trained dentists are closing critical gaps in access.
Dental Medicine In The News
Families were able to connect with more than 40 community organizations offering resources and services. The fair also included safety resources from the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, dental screenings by UNLV, health screenings by the UNLV School of Nursing and vision screenings by Walmart Vision Center.
City officials say affordable units will help retain doctors, nurses and students as southern Nevada faces staffing gap
The mayor said the district continues to grow as UNLV’s School of Medicine and School of Dentistry expand, creating a need for more housing for medical students.
The digital evolution of dentistry has had a significant impact across multiple disciplines, particularly in orthodontics and the use of clear aligner therapy. Initially, clear aligners were viewed as a limited treatment option, primarily indicated for minor tooth movements and adult patients. However, continued advancements in aligner materials, attachment design, biomechanics, and digital treatment planning have expanded their clinical applications. Today, clear aligners are widely used to treat patients of varying ages and increasingly complex orthodontic cases.
]The University of Nevada, Las Vegas has earned its second consecutive Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement, retaining its status as one of the nation’s top community-serving higher education institutions. The distinction was awarded by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the American Council on Education. Only 5% of U.S. postsecondary institutions receive a Carnegie classification for community engagement. One example of UNLV’s community engagement is the state’s first cleft palate and craniofacial clinic.
A UNLV professor who helps establish medical clinics by day spends his free time trapping stray cats in his neighborhood to get them spayed and neutered.
