News: School of Dental Medicine

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.

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.

UNLV study pinpoints 10 bacterial groups associated with Alzheimer’s disease, provides new insights into the relationship between gut makeup and dementia.

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.
The pediatric dentist was once a difficult patient herself. Now she's committed to serving children, particularly those who are neuro-atypical.

Dr. Evelyn Herrera understands the importance of providing underserved communities with accessible dental health care.

Is solving murders through forensic dentistry as easy as seen on TV? Not quite, says Dr. David Ord.

As the UNLV School of Dental Medicine celebrates its 20th anniversary, it recognizes one of its earliest proponents.