Three Indiana University School of Dentistry professors with extensive experience in community dentistry have received new administrative responsibilities as the school strives to keep abreast of a community engagement program that has grown both swiftly and substantially over the past decade.

Dr. Christianne Guba Is New Associate Dean for Academic Affairs

Longtime Indiana University School of Dentistry faculty member Christianne J. Guba, D.D.S., M.S.D., has been named to a newly established leadership position that will for the first time bring all of the school’s academic programs under the administration of one office.

IU School of Dentistry’s 237 Graduates Hail from 23 States and 23 Nations

A new two-day celebratory program, a farewell address from a new dean of dentistry, and recognition of 237 members of the graduating classes were the highlights of Indiana University School of Dentistry’s 2011 Commencement celebration, held at the Indiana Convention Center May 14-15.

IU School of Dentistry Opens Registration to High School Students for Dental Summer Institute June 13-17, 2011

The IU School of Dentistry’s annual Dental Summer Institute (DSI) is designed for high school students who are interested in learning more about the field of dentistry as well as the educational programs that lead to degrees and certificates in dentistry.

4 Indiana University Dental Students Are Selected for Inaugural Class of Indiana Schweitzer Fellows

The Albert Schweitzer Fellowship (ASF) has announced the first class of Indiana Schweitzer Fellows – 16 multidisciplinary advanced-degree students from several Indiana universities who will spend the next year addressing health disparities throughout Indiana while developing lifelong leadership skills.

Judy Goldblatt, Wife of IU’s Former Dean of Dentistry, Dies in California

An accident in Palo Alto, Calif., has taken the life of Judy S. Goldblatt, wife of Indiana University oral pathology professor Dr. Lawrence I. Goldblatt, former dean of the IU School of Dentistry.

IU School of Dentistry Research Day Honors 16 Students and Faculty

Congratulations to the 16 students and faculty whose work in research and teaching was cited for excellence at the IU School of Dentistry’s 19th annual Research Day at the IUPUI Campus Center on April 11.

IU Dental School Welcomes IUPUI Campus to 19th Annual Research Day on April 11

IU School of Dentistry faculty member Dr. Karen Gregson, president of the Indiana Section of the American Association for Dental Research, and her organizing committee have arranged an outstanding program for the school’s 19TH annual Research Day, held on Monday, April 11, from 1 to 4 p.m. at IUPUI’s Campus Center.

Students Explore the Relationship Between Public Policy and Their Careers as Dentists at the 2011 Oral Health Policy Forum

Indiana University School of Dentistry Students talk with Dr. Burton Edelstein, Founding Director of the Children's Dental Health Project, about the interaction between dental health practitioners and the legislative process at the 2011 Oral Health Policy Forum.

IU-led "Growing Our Own" report offers solutions to address decline in U.S. dental faculty

A new report by an Indiana University School of Dentistry department chair with researchers from six other U.S. dental schools is calling for quick and creative solutions to address the growing scarcity of full-time faculty members within the nation's dental school programs.

Preventing Tooth Decay in the Youngest American Indians

A study conducted in four American Indian communities in the Pacific Northwest presents an effective strategy to convince mothers to switch young children from drinking sweetened soda to water and shows that eliminating these sugary drinks from the diets of the youngest members of the tribe significantly decreased tooth decay.

Awards Honor Staff Member, 3 Faculty at Annual IU School of Dentistry Conferences

Four awards recognizing outstanding employees were presented at the Indiana University School of Dentistry’s annual conferences for faculty and staff.

55 Dental, Dental Hygiene Students Receive Scholarships at IU Dental School’s 12th Annual Luncheon

STUDENTS OF DENTISTRY AND DENTAL HYGIENE receiving scholarships during fall 2010 were given an opportunity to meet some of the many generous people who make these awards possible each year.

Delta Dental Foundation Grant to Aid 700 Children through IU Dental School's Seal Indiana Program

A $50,000 grant that is the latest in a series of donations the Delta Dental Foundation has made to Indiana University School of Dentistry’s Seal Indiana program will enable 700 Hoosier schoolchildren and preschoolers to receive examinations and preventive treatment aimed at preserving the oral health of youngsters who are the most at risk for dental disease in Indiana.

IU Dental School Professor to Lead National Dental Academy

Indiana University School of Dentistry faculty member Steven P. Haug, D.D.S., M.S.D., will be installed this fall as president-elect of one of the country’s leading organizations in dentistry.

68th Alumni Conference Draws Hundreds of Grads to Campus

Three Indiana dentists and an Indiana Dental Association administrator were honored and a beloved board member was remembered during the 68th Fall Dental Alumni Conference of the IUSD Alumni Association, held on the IUPUI campus September 24-25.

Asthma and Cavities Both Common in Kids But Not Linked

There is no apparent link between asthma and tooth decay, according to a study published in the September 2010 issue of the Journal of the American Dental Association.

White Coat Ceremony Welcomes 100 New Dental Students to IU

Less than one month after embarking on their education in dentistry at Indiana University, young men and women from 16 states and four nations gathered in Indianapolis to take the professional oath of Dentistry and to receive a white coat that will serve as a symbol of professionalism for them throughout their careers in healthcare.

Administrative Transition Complete at IU Dental School

John N. Williams Jr., D.M.D., M.B.A., former dental dean at the University of North Carolina (UNC) Chapel Hill, began his new appointment as dean of Indiana University School of Dentistry on June 15, 2010. He is the ninth person to hold the position in the 131-year history of Indiana’s dental school. (The Indiana Dental College, established in 1879, became part of IU in 1925.)

Study Looks at Test Marketing of New Tobacco Products in Indianapolis

A study of the promotion in the Indianapolis area of R.J. Reynolds' new dissolvable tobacco products found that they are being marketed to current smokers who continue to puff away, but may be looking for an alternative source of nicotine when they can’t light up.

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