University of California San Francisco
Updates on education, research, patient care, and community
Announcements
UCSF to Coordinate Health Disparities Research With $22.5M Grant
Tracking and integrating findings across disciplines is a persistent challenge in health disparities research. UC San Francisco faculty will soon take this…
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In Memoriam
Kathryn Gabriel: 1967-2021
Kathryn Gabriel, member of the School of Dentistry Dean's Office, passed away July 8 after a long battle with cancer. She was 53.
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In Memoriam
Anthony Ellenikiotis, DDS, MS: 1959-2021
Anthony Ellenikiotis, DDS, MS, longtime professor in the Division of Orthodontics, passed away July 11 after a long battle with cancer. He was 62.
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Events
Spotlight on Research, Clinical Excellence
Innovative scholarship was highlighted at the School of Dentistry's annual Research and Clinical Excellence Day, held virtually on April 5.
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In Memoriam
Katja Brueckner, PhD: 1966-2021
Katja Brueckner, PhD, an esteemed researcher and associate professor in the Department of Cell and Tissue Biology, died unexpectedly on March 16. She was 54.
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Honors & Awards
Outstanding Clinician Honors for Stewart
Ray Stewart, DMD, MS, is the recipient of the Outstanding Clinician Award for 2021. The biennial honor is part of Research and Clinical Excellence Day, which…
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In Memoriam
Jeffory Eaton, DDS: 1951-2021
The School of Dentistry lost a longtime member with the passing of alumnus and faculty member Dr. Jeffory Eaton. Dr. Eaton died Monday, March 15, from…
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Patient Care
New White Paper Addresses Lack of Oral Health Care for Special Needs Population
In February 2020, leaders across health care, government, higher education and other sectors gathered at UCSF School of Dentistry to discuss the myriad…
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Research
UCSF Leads U.S. Dental Schools in NIH Funding
The UCSF School of Dentistry led all U.S. dental schools last year in funding from the National Institutes of Health. The school joins its sister Schools of…
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Announcements
The Rebirth of "Triple O"
There are many triples in sports – the triple play in baseball, the triple crown in horseracing, and the triple axel in figure skating — but with sports so…
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Research
Parents Less Aware of Kids' Vaping Than Smoking
Most parents know or suspect when their child smokes, but they are much more likely to be in the dark if the child vapes or uses other tobacco products,…
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Announcements
New Grant Support for Pediatric Dentistry, Dental Public Health
A newly awarded Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) grant will support the School of Dentistry's postgraduate residency programs in Dental…
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