Hosted by Continuing Dental Education, Research Day brings together experts across the discipline to discuss cutting-edge discoveries and showcase progress made at the school and beyond. The event features a keynote, school research updates and poster presentations from learners.
School of Dentistry researchers and clinicians are doing big things with big data—looking excitedly toward a future where artificial intelligence and data can help dental providers be the best clinicians they can be.
Faculty cannot alleviate all the stress that comes with these firsts—but Rachel Uppgaard, DDS, clinical associate professor of oral and maxillofacial surgery, knew she could do something to build confidence for her learners.
An elective course that centers on digital dentistry has quickly become one of the most popular offerings among dental students—with 111 student attendees in 2022.
The Bender Award “acknowledges a member whose contributions to endodontics in the field of education have demonstrated excellence through selfless commitment to full-time educational pursuits, and whose valuable contributions have instilled in his or her students the desire to pursue excellence in their careers,” according to the American Association of Endodontists.
The University of Minnesota School of Dentistry has been a big part of life for Geetha Damodaran, DDS ’95—in more ways than one. That relationship informed her decision to become a donor.
Erik Solberg, DDS, adjunct associate professor of prosthodontics, obtained Diplomate Status in the American Board of Oral Implantology/Implant Dentistry.
