News: School of Dental Medicine
García is an accomplished researcher, teacher, and administrator whose leadership and advocacy have been recognized nationally; she begins at UNLV Sept. 1.
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UNLV dental students build up models rather than dissect cadavers to learn the physical landmarks of the jaw.
![Dr. Neamat Hassan poses in front of student Jared Link, who is conducting research.](/sites/default/files/styles/768_width/public/articles/main-images/D72454_004.jpg?itok=7maIOmz3)
After traveling the world to pursue and complete her education, she says she came to UNLV because of its wonderful diversity and strong research agenda.
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Dr. Ashley Hoban, School of Dental Medicine Alumna of the Year, keeps kids smiling.
![Two dentists cleaning a patient's mouth](/sites/default/files/styles/768_width/public/articles/main-images/shutterstock_1113445640.jpg?itok=qiV76hGx)
A visiting professor and international researcher involves UNLV dental students in studies that address new methods for treating cavities among children.
![Allesandro Retis leaning on dental examine chair at UNLV School of Dental Medicine.](/sites/default/files/styles/768_width/public/articles/main-images/D71941_006.jpg?itok=HeQMSD2s)
UNLV dental students travel to South America to help those in need
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After moving from her native Ireland to Reno and then to Australia, Britton finally found her way to UNLV as a faculty member at the School of Dental Medicine.
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After graduation, the Reno native is heading to Portland, Oregon, for a year to complete her general practice residency at Oregon Health & Science University.
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Awards recognize those on campus who demonstrate a commitment to community partnership
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UNLV animal dentist and beauty pageant queen Tina Brandon Abbatangelo prepares and wears multiple crowns.
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Voluntary notification of 184 patients seen in the Faculty Dental Practice.
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The symposium is presented by professor Lawrence Zoller from the School of Dental Medicine.