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The University of Utah School of Dentistry is one of the newest, most innovative, and fastest growing dental schools in the nation. Our mission is to serve the underserved, educate dentists and dental scientists for the future, advance oral and overall health through research, and influence health care policy.
08/21/2026
Last Saturday, we participated in the Healthy Start West Valley event in Centennial Park, a great opportunity for families to get health screenings and learn about Utah health resources.
Our volunteers were able to screen 49 patients, perform 40 fluoride applications, provide 18 child dental cleanings, and complete 16 sealant applications. We hope to see you at our next event!
08/20/2026
Are ni****ne pouches safe? Dr. Carter Bruett with the School of Dentistry is quoted in a Politifact/PBS News article that talks about the emerging science that points to potential health issues.
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/health/what-are-zyn-ni****ne-pouches-and-are-they-safe
Click here to read the original U of U Health blog:
https://healthcare.utah.edu/healthfeed/2026/07/known-and-unknown-health-risks-of-oral-ni****ne-pouches
08/19/2026
"A culture of caring for one another," is why the U of U School of Dentistry can be a model for inspiring positive change in Korea, writes James Park in The Korea Times. Park, the director of external relations at the University of Utah Asia Campus, recently visited the School of Dentistry and was impressed by the school's community service mission.
Read more:
https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/amp/opinion/20260804/korea-must-become-a-nation-of-community
08/17/2026
Last Friday, we held our 2026 White Coat ceremony to welcome the Class of 2030. This is one of the most academically accomplished cohorts in our school's history. We cannot wait to see what you all will accomplish! Welcome, Class of 2030!
The Art and Science of
Balancing Tooth Preservation, Implant Therapy, and
The Management of Complications
Expanded CE credit opportunity for dentists and licensed hygienists. Now $70 for 6 CDE credit hours - normally $210!
Please join us in person for the 8th Annual G. Lynn Powell Lecture Series, featuring Diego Velásquez-Plata, DDS, MSD. Come network and earn CDE credit.
When: Sept. 11, breakfast at 8:30 am, presentation 9am - 4pm, lunch noon-1pm.
Where: Eccles Alumni House, University of Utah
Dr. Velásquez-Plata is a graduate of Pontificia Universidad Javeriana in Colombia and completed advanced training in Prosthodontics, Dental Materials, and Periodontics at Indiana University and The University of Texas Health Science Center.
Click here to register:
https://schoolofdentistry-uofu.nbsstore.net/cde
08/04/2026
Some who use methamphetamine show brain changes that resemble early Parkinson's disease, according to a study co-authored by Dr. Annette Fleckenstein in the journal Frontiers in Psychiatry.
https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/psychiatry/articles/10.3389/fpsyt.2026.1773668/full
The study found that people who recently stopped using methamphetamine showed difficulties with mental flexibility and task switching, similar to cognitive problems often seen in people with Parkinson’s disease. The findings add to growing evidence that long-term methamphetamine use may cause brain changes that resemble early Parkinson’s disease and suggest that treatment programs should address these cognitive challenges, which can make recovery more difficult.
08/03/2026
Congratulations to Professor Barbara Dixon, who has been selected to serve on the University of Utah Teaching Committee for a three-year term. We are sure her contributions to the committee will be invaluable. Way to represent the School of Dentistry Professor Dixon!
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