News: School of Dental Medicine
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Nursing professor Susan VanBeuge is training health professionals to better coordinate treatment for diabetes and Alzheimer's.
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UNLV expert says health insurance laws haven’t caught up with scientific advancements, particularly for those battling certain mental illnesses.
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Five UNLV graduates will be recognized by President Donald Snyder during spring commencement for their combination of academic excellence and service to the community.
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Alumni Association announces recipients of its Alumni of the Year, Outstanding Faculty Awards. Fred Albrecht receives top honors.
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UNLV leads regional 13-university partnership, with University of Nevada School of Medicine, to put clinical health research into practice.
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When a trauma mangles a patient's face, Dr. Daniel Orr steps in for the often intense work of reconstruction.
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Tony Sanchez, ’88 BA Political Science, receives association's top honors.
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“Sealants for Smiles” event helps underprivileged children ages 5 to 15 receive sealants, fluoride varnish and cleanings
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Nine students, including a mother of two who after years of working as a dental hygienist received her dental degree and became class valedictorian, are being honored as spring 2012 Outstanding Graduates.
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Researchers from UNLV’s School of Dental Medicine will now look for possible causes in order to inform treatment and prevention initiatives.
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Nursing Professor Outlines Strategies for and Benefits of Smoking Cessation; Leads Effort to Eliminate Tobacco Use on Area College Campuses by 2012
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Dental student establishes clinic to provide free treatment for veterans and National Guard troops.