Educators at the University of Kentucky care about their students' success. At the UK College of Dentistry, that means helping prepare our future dentists to deliver leading edge, patient-centered care. Six University of Kentucky educators, including UKCD’s Dr. Gitanjali Pinto-Sinai, have been named a 2017 Great Teacher by the University of Kentucky Alumni Association. Dr. Pinto-Sinai, assistant professor in Restorative Dentistry, will be honored with her fellow award recipients, at the UK Alumni Association Great Teacher Award Recognition Dinner February 28, 2017.
Dr. Stephanos Kyrkanides, dean of the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry, sends best wishes for 2017 and provides a brief update of UKCD renovations.
The American Dental Education Association (ADEA) released its annual Top 10 Articles in the Journal of Dental Education (JDE) list for 2016 recently. Improving a Dental School's Clinic Operations Using Lean Process Improvement was included in the list. UKCD faculty, and former faculty, involved in the article include: Larry L. Cunningham, DDS, MD John Lindroth, DDS Deborah Ray, DMD Fonda G. Robinson, DMD Sharon P. Turner, DDS, JD Full ADEA 2016 article list here.
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS UK Center for Clinical and Translational Science 12th Annual CCTS Spring Conference Held in conjunction with these College and Center-specific programs: 36th Annual Symposium in Women’s Health and Reproductive Science College of Dentistry Research Day College of Engineering Biomedical Research Day College of Health Sciences Research Day College of Nursing Scholarship Showcase College of Public Health Research Day University of Kentucky MD/PhD Program Research Day
There are numerous ways to pursue both student and patient satisfaction—important goals for the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry (UKCD). One such method being employed is offering a solid staff development program to all UKCD staff.
UKCD student dentists to support UK Shoulder to Shoulder Global WUKY's "UK Perspectives" focuses on the people and programs of the University of Kentucky and is hosted by WUKY General Manager Tom Godell. Today's program features Craig Borie, program coordinator for UK International Center's Shoulder to Shoulder Global program that operates a year-round health clinic in Santo Domingo, Ecuador. Shoulder to Shoulder is one of the beneficiaries of the Good Giving Challenge in Central Kentucky.
November is National Philanthropy Month, and a time when the University of Kentucky can show its gratitude to the many individuals whose gifts play such an important part in the life of the institution. One of those Paducah, Kentucky, native Craig Adams.
Distinguished University of Kentucky students and alumni were honored with the Torch Bearer and Torch of Excellence Awards during the recent 26th annual Lyman T. Johnson Upholding the Torch of Excellence awards ceremony. The recipients are honored for significant contributions to the university and the community. Chester Grundy, special projects coordinator for the UK Alumni Association, introduced keynote speaker Gerald Smith at the event.
When a patient has their wisdom teeth extracted, surgeons provide information about what to expect post-operatively, as well as potential complications that may occur from the surgery. For most patients, following the guidelines for proper care keeps these issues from arising. Unfortunately, that’s not true for all patients; it certainly wasn’t for Davina Leedy. A wisdom tooth that wouldn’t grow through the gums caused several infections, and ultimately the tooth had to be removed.
The University of Kentucky Center for Interprofessional Health Education recently inducted faculty members from across four health colleges to the second cohort of faculty fellows and associates.