When time permits, U-M dental students will go almost anywhere to talk to interested individuals about the profession and the importance of good oral health. In response to a request from an elementary school teacher, three dental students traveled to Milan, Michigan, to talk to first-grade students about dentistry
The turnout was better than expected. In February, 95 children from across southeast Michigan traveled with their parents or a relative to the U-M School of Dentistry to receive free oral health care as part of the ADA's Give Kids a Smile program.
The School of Dentistry's community outreach program continues to fill a vital need throughout Michigan by providing oral health care to those in need. New statistics show the number of patients seen at sites across the state rose more than 21 percent and the number of procedures performed rose nearly 28 percent.
An oral examination by a U-M School of Dentistry alumnus saved Chuck Coté's life. And a new, 10-minute video focuses on oral cancer screening and prevention with a testimonial from a surviving patient.
Dentistry has been more than a profession and a passion for Dr. Charles Kelly and his wife, Dee. It seems to be a family tradition of nearly 100 years ... and will likely continue for the foreseeable future.
His father's toss of a dart was a roll of the dice. Looking back, Dr. William Giannobile learned important lessons about taking a chance, acquiring new skills, and applying previously-learned skills in a new environment that ultimately set the stage for his scientific and academic career.
Last summer, second-year dental hygiene student Meggan Aiuto-Haselschwerdt took advantage of an educational buyout offer from an automotive supply company to pursue a life-long interest in oral health care. She's glad she did.
It seemed to be a simple question. But the question led to a whirlwind of activity that eventually involved the School of Dentistry, University Libraries, Mott Children's Hospital, and the U-M Health System's Craniofacial Team.