Dr. Paul Edwards appointed chair of Oral Pathology, Medicine, and Radiology
Dean Murdoch-Kinch announced today the appointment of Dr. Paul Edwards as chair of the Department of Oral Pathology, Medicine, and Radiology. Dr. Susan Zunt, who served in the position for almost 20 years, retired as professor emeritus last month.
Dr. George Stookey, a global legend in the field of preventive dentistry and cariology at IU School of Dentistry (IUSD), died on Jan. 5, 2022. He was 87.
Indiana University School of Dentistry launches new TMJ Institute
Indiana University School of Dentistry (IUSD) is pleased to announce the launch of a new Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Institute on the IUPUI campus! Perhaps the first of its kind in the United States, the TMJ Institute is a multidisciplinary, collaborative, clinic designed to support the treatment of patients with chronic or challenging dysfunction of the temporomandibular joint.
Dr. MartÃnez Mier appointed Associate Dean for Global Engagement
IUSD is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Angeles Martínez Mier as Associate Dean for Global Engagement, effective Nov. 1, 2021. In this role, Dr. Martínez Mier will support students, faculty, and staff to become engaged global citizens.
Dr. Domenick Zero steps down as director of the Oral Health Research Institute
After serving 22 years as director of the Oral Health Research Institute (OHRI) at Indiana University School of Dentistry (IUSD), Professor Domenick T. Zero, DDS, MS, will step down on June 30, 2021. Dr. Anderson Hara has been appointed acting OHRI director.
Faculty and Staff Celebrate Milestone Anniversaries
IUSD honors the faculty and staff who celebrated milestone anniversaries in 2021.Our faculty and staff are the heart and soul of the dental school. We are so grateful for your service to our students and the oral health profession. This year we recognize three employees who have been with IU for 40 years!
As dental professionals, we must be educated about the relevant impacts of dentistry on the environment. We owe it to our patients and fellow human beings to take care of this amazing planet we live on by being conscious, informed practitioners.
D2 Drashty Mody accepted into prestigious NIH Medical Research Scholars Program
Indiana University School of Dentistry (IUSD) is proud to announce that the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has accepted D2 Drashty Mody into its Medical Research Scholars Program (MRSP).
Research Honorees Recognized at IUSD Research Day 2021
Indiana University School of Dentistry’s (IUSD) 29th annual Research Day was a great triumph! The hybrid virtual event, held April 12, 2021, featured almost 70 poster presentations, remarks from Dean Carol Anne Murdoch-Kinch and research updates from Dr. Tien-Min Gabriel Chu, associate dean for research. Dr. Marcelo Araujo, DDS, MS, PhD, CEO ADA Science & Research Institute, foundation and chief science officer, American Dental Association, served as keynote speaker.
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.
