Five IUSD Students Among IUPUI Elite 50
Each year, IUPUI honors 50 graduate and professional students who demonstrate excellence beyond the classroom in areas such as campus leadership, scholarly work, and community engagement. IUPUI will recognize these exceptional students at a virtual awards ceremony at 6 pm, April 6, 2021.
IUSD Research Day 2021 Keynote Announced
The keynote speaker for this year's Indiana University School of Dentistry Research Day is Dr. Marcelo Araujo, DDS, MS, PhD. Dr. Araujo is Chief Science Officer for the American Dental Association and Chief Executive Officer of the ADA Science & Research Institute. His keynote presentation will be "The use of scientific strategy to support health policy and clinical practice."
American Association of Women Dentists lauds IUSD as Chapter of the Year
The award celebrated excellence and achievements in innovations and programming, such as celebrating women dentists during International Women’s Day and spotlighting members on the chapter’s Instagram page.
Dr. Mythily Srinivasan receives third patent
The U.S. Patent Office awarded Dr. Mythily Srinivasan, associate professor, Oral Pathology, Medicine, and Radiology, her third patent for her research on Peptides and methods for treatment of neurodegenerative diseases.
Professor Emeritus Dr. George Stookey awarded IU Bicentennial Medal.
Dr. George Stookey, professor emeritus, has been awarded the IU Bicentennial Medal. Dr. Stookey received all of his education at Indiana University, including a bachelor's degree in chemistry in 1957, MSD in preventive dentistry in 1962, and PhD in dental sciences in 1971. He began his career in an IUSD lab in the 1950s, earning one dollar an hour testing the fluoride formulation that became the active ingredient in Crest® toothpaste.
IUSD clinic provides $15,000 of emergency care thanks to grant
Thanks to a $15,000 grant from The Delta Dental Foundation’s COVID-19 Emergency Assistance Fund, IUSD did not have to turn away any emergency patients due to their lack of insurance during the COIVD-19 pandemic.
As the dental school begins to reopen classrooms, clinics, and labs, our most important priority is protecting the health and safety of the dental school community, while ensuring the academic success of our students.
David Zahl appointed assistant dean of curriculum development and assessment
IU School of Dentistry Dean Carol Anne Murdoch-Kinch announced today the appointment of David Zahl as assistant dean for curriculum development and assessment in the Office of Academic Programs.
Congratulations to the 2020 IUSD Alumni Association award recipients
Every year the Indiana University School of Dentistry Alumni Association recognizes a select group of dental professionals for their contributions to the school and their achievements in the field of dentistry. Help us celebrate this year's honorees!
Dean's Update: Reflections on My First Year
The one-year anniversary of my appointment as the 10th dean of Indiana University School of Dentistry, and first woman in the position, arrived faster than I could have imagined.
