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Updates on education, research, patient care, and community
Announcements
Chris Cadwell to Manage Predoctoral Clinics
Chris Cadwell is the new clinic manager for the School of Dentistry's predoctoral clinics. On board since mid-July, Cadwell succeeds Maria Guerra, now…
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Announcements
Julia Hwang to Direct Learner Success Center
Julia Hwang, director of admissions and outreach, has been tapped to direct the School of Dentistry's new Learner Success Center.
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Research
Lab-Grown Organoids Hold Promise for Patient Treatments
Ophir Klein is growing teeth, which is just slightly less odd than what Jeffrey Bush is growing — tissues that make up the face. Jason Pomerantz is growing…
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Announcements
Melissa Telli Assumes Marketing Director Position
Melissa Telli has joined the UCSF School of Dentistry as marketing director; her first day was June 12. She succeeds Marc Fredson, who has moved to UCSF Health.
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Features, Education
A Look at Some of Our 2017 Graduates
Shaun Abrams’ dreams brought him 3,000 miles, from New York to California, to study both science and clinical care. Abrams is finishing his doctorate and his…
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Events
Honorees Feted at 2017 Recognition Banquet
The close of the school year heralds the School of Dentistry’s annual Recognition Banquet, held June 2 at the Marines’ Memorial Club and Hotel in San Francisco.
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Announcements
Learner Success Center Launches
The School of Dentistry announces the launch of a new educational resource, the Learner Success Center. The center will give educational support to potential…
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In Memoriam
Matthew Finzen, DDS, MD: 1988-2017
Matthew Finzen, DDS, MD, a UCSF School of Dentistry alumnus, died unexpectedly May 12 in North Carolina. Dr. Finzen, the son of longtime faculty member Fritz…
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Announcements
Gabriel Estate Gifts Support Schools of Dentistry, Nursing
Throughout his adult life, Herbert Gabriel, DDS, held an abiding fondness for the UCSF School of Dentistry.
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Education, Patient Care
Dental Students Delight in Interprofessional Education, Care
In Tagalog/Filipino, “Mabuhay” is a greeting or celebratory toast that means “long live” or “cheers.” It’s also like a verbal high-five or fist-pump.
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Events
Alumni Weekend Draws Hundreds of Dentistry Grads
UCSF Alumni Weekend drew more than 500 School of Dentistry alumni to events April 7-8 at the Fairmont Hotel in San Francisco.
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Honors & Awards
Ragadio, Eaton Awarded Dental Alumni Association's Medal of Honor
Antonio Ragadio, DDSJeffory Eaton, DDS, and Antonio Ragadio, DDS, are the 2017 recipients of the UCSF Dental Alumni Association’s Medal of Honor. Drs. Eaton…
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