University of Maryland School of Dentistry

UMSOD proudly participated in the Special Olympics Healthy Athletes event this month screening 72 athletes with the help of approximately 40 volunteers!

Thank you to our dedicated students, faculty, and volunteers for promoting lifelong oral health and making this meaningful day possible.💪🦷

After nearly 50 years of service, Louis G. Depaola, DDS, MS, Associate Dean of Clinical Affairs, will retire from UMSOD on July 1, 2026.

Since joining the school in 1977, Dr. DePaola has helped shape clinical care, advance patient safety, and mentor generations of dental professionals. His leadership, especially in infection control and during the COVID-19 pandemic, has had a lasting impact across our school and beyond.

Please join us in thanking Dr. DePaola for his decades of dedication and wishing him a wonderful retirement!

Honored to attend the University of Maryland School of Dentistry’s Celebration of Gratitude at Hidden Waters, the residence of Chancellor Jay A. Perman.

It was an inspiring evening recognizing the generosity and vision of the donors, alumni, and supporters who continue to invest in the future of dental education, research, and patient care. Together, we are helping shape the next generation of leaders while creating opportunities to transform lives through innovation and service.

Grateful to stand alongside so many individuals committed to making a lasting impact. The future of dentistry is brighter because of your support.

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Today, we honor Juneteenth, a day recognizing freedom, resilience, and the enduring contributions of Black Americans. As we reflect on this important moment in history, we reaffirm our commitment to fostering inclusion, equity, and opportunity in education and oral health care.

UMSOD was honored to welcome Distinguished Alumnus Michael Wright, DDS '99, back for Prosthodontic Alumni Day, where he shared his journey with the next generation of dental professionals.

He was joined by his co-founder, Vernon Davis, former Washington Commanders player, for an engaging presentation that sparked meaningful conversation and inspiration across our community! 🌟

Future dentists got a firsthand look at the profession during Dentistry Today at UMSOD!

Over the past two days, college students and career changers explored what it takes to pursue a career in dentistry, learning about dental education, specialties, and the many opportunities available within the field.

Thank you to everyone who joined us. We hope to see some of you back at UMSOD in the future 🦷❤️

Last Friday, UMSOD welcomed members of the incoming DDS class for Second Look Day—an opportunity to reconnect, explore campus, and envision the next step in their dental education journey!

We can't wait to see all your smiling faces back on campus this August! 😁🦷

UMSOD Dean Mark A. Reynolds, DDS, PhD, MA, has been named interim provost and executive vice president at the University of Maryland Baltimore, effective Aug. 1, 2026. A proud UMB graduate and longtime leader, Dr. Reynolds is widely respected for his collaborative approach and commitment to advancing research, education, and patient care.

We congratulate Dr. Reynolds on this new role and look forward to his continued leadership at UMB!

With tick-borne illnesses on the rise across the U.S., University of Maryland School of Dentistry research highlights the hidden risks patients with alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), a potentially life-threatening allergy triggered by lone star tick bites, may face in their dental care. Read more here: bit.ly/4e3yGMj