News: School of Dental Medicine

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Campus News |

Approach aimed at lifting Nevada from its low rankings in health care access. 

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Campus News |

Embracing the idea that we’re “better together,” UNLV’s academic health center takes another step forward.

UNLV School of Dental Medicine Alumnus of the Year Dr. Benjamin Barborka leans his left arm against a dental patient's chair inside an exam room at his Las Vegas office
People |

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.

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Campus News |

The Top Tier initiative is aimed at unifying the university’s health sciences programs.

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People |

The supervisor for the Clinical Simulation Center prioritizes flexibility for students in the School of Dental Medicine.

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People |

Dr. Eileen Huynh helped a patient receive expensive dental treatments — and a path for a needed kidney transplant.

Dr. Ovunc Bardakcioglu (left), associate professor and chief of colorectal surgery, and class of 2025 medical student Jessica Fields during a robotic surgery simulation training.
Business and Community |

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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Campus News |

Pet Partners of Las Vegas and UNLV Libraries celebrate 10 years of therapy dog visits to campus.

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Campus News |

A collection of news stories highlighting UNLV’s dedication to community and research.

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People |

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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People |

President Emerita Carol C. Harter broke down barriers while building up UNLV's status as a research institution.

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People |

The research expert recently received a $3.5M grant to conduct a study on LGBTQIA+ caregivers of dementia patients and their experiences.