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On Saturday, February 26, 96 children came to the School of Dentistry to receive free dental care from DDS, dental hygiene and dental therapy students and their faculty. Services included comprehensive examinations, cleanings, sealants and fillings. The event is part of the American Dental Association’s national Give Kids a Smile program aimed at providing oral health services to children who might not otherwise be able to receive them. Give Kids a Smile was established as a national program in 2003, and nearly 1,500 partners host events each February in honor of Children’s Dental Health Month. 

A 2020 study of dental faculty wellbeing featuring collaboration from the School of Dentistry revealed a complicated landscape of mental health and wellbeing among the profession.

“Lesley is a dynamic, young Dental Hygienist who is passionate about providing dental care,” said Carol Dahlke, who nominated Tuomi for the award. “Shei is a perfect role model of what a distinguished dental hygiene alumna looks like.

The future of the School of Dentistry will be significantly impacted by one alumnus, one gift and 109 acres of Freeborn County farmland. That alumnus is A. David Flor. 

A revolutionary report on the state of oral health in America involves expertise from two School of Dentistry experts on oral health integration and the workforce.

Three women working to translate their dental degrees into United States licensure are taking every opportunity to learn while they’re back in school—and they’re giving back along the way.