News: School of Dental Medicine
The supervisor for the Clinical Simulation Center prioritizes flexibility for students in the School of Dental Medicine.
Dr. Eileen Huynh helped a patient receive expensive dental treatments — and a path for a needed kidney transplant.
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The development of a UNLV Academic Health Center will provide high-value quality care for the community, a source of economic diversity for our economy, and cutting-edge research.
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Pet Partners of Las Vegas and UNLV Libraries celebrate 10 years of therapy dog visits to campus.
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A collection of news stories highlighting UNLV’s dedication to community and research.
The combination of art and science inspired the two-time alumna to pursue dentistry; the unwavering faith of her mentors encouraged her to return as an instructor.
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President Emerita Carol C. Harter broke down barriers while building up UNLV's status as a research institution.
The research expert recently received a $3.5M grant to conduct a study on LGBTQIA+ caregivers of dementia patients and their experiences.
News highlights featuring UNLV faculty and students who made local and national headlines.
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UNLV study pinpoints 10 bacterial groups associated with Alzheimer’s disease, provides new insights into the relationship between gut makeup and dementia.
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Dr. Christina Demopoulos, a 2023 Community Engagement Award winner, broadens the scope of Dental School's service-learning course.
At the community outreach event, 200 members of the School of Dental Medicine provided 226 preventive and restorative treatments to more than 100 kids from local communities.