School of Dental Medicine News
As the only accredited dental school in Nevada, the School of Dental medicine provides world-class oral health education while providing for the dental needs of Nevada residents. With eight academic degree and advanced education certificate programs, students obtain the necessary skills to provide oral healthcare services to the community and make significant impacts to the field.
Current Dental Medicine News
This hygienist has found a bright future as an instructor in UNLV's School of Dental Medicine.
Approach aimed at lifting Nevada from its low rankings in health care access.
![A sign in front of a building reads "UNLV Shadow Lane Campus"](/sites/default/files/styles/768_width/public/media/image/2024-11/D73504_0451.jpg?itok=ZSaTLKyl "A sign in front of a building reads "UNLV Shadow Lane Campus"")
Embracing the idea that we’re “better together,” UNLV’s academic health center takes another step forward.
After several years in the IT industry, the School of Dental Medicine’s Alumnus of the Year finds his true calling as a practitioner, educator, and innovator.
The Top Tier initiative is aimed at unifying the university’s health sciences programs.
The supervisor for the Clinical Simulation Center prioritizes flexibility for students in the School of Dental Medicine.
Dental Medicine In The News
UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization, today announced a multi-year partnership with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD), LVMPD Foundation, and Fighting for The Future Foundation to establish a youth mentoring initiative in conjunction with select schools throughout Las Vegas.
The University of Nevada Las Vegas’ School of Dental Medicine is changing lives one smile at a time by providing affordable dental care to the Las Vegas community. Residents who have no insurance and need dental care can get it at the university for a fraction of the price.
While the UNLV School of Dental Medicine continues to work with the state on innovative funding approaches to support rural communities, more state-funded grants and scholarships could go a long way.
You already know candy can cause cavities, but this unsuspecting culprit may surprise you.
Patients lined up in parked cars a day before the clinic opened to reserve a spot. Many were there for dental or vision services not covered by insurance.
Medical care is imperative to overall health and well-being but for many, it can also be cost-prohibitive. Fortunately for the residents of Pahrump and the surrounding communities, Remote Area Medical has offered access to free health care services each year since 2016 and this year, hundreds took advantage of the opportunity.
