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2016 Century Club Professor of the Year Gala

Every year, after the Century Club Professor of the Year recipient has been announced at the Star of the North Dean’s Reception, the Office of Academic Affairs holds a celebration dinner for all di

School of Dentistry welcomes incoming students

The University of Minnesota School of Dentistry welcomed 158 incoming dental, dental therapy, and dental hygiene students at orientation sessions August 16-17 at the McNamara Alumni Center and the

School of Dentistry raises $86,000 for cancer research

The University of Minnesota School of Dentistry helped raise more than $86,000 for cancer research at the University of Minnesota Masonic Cancer Center at the Chainbreaker bicycle ride on August 11-13.

The School of Dentistry Peloton featured 73 riders and the Lytic Cycles had 13 riders for the trip through Minnesota. More than 30 School of Dentistry volunteers anchored two rest stops, registration tables and helped in many other capacities throughout the weekend.

Fighting the opioid crisis

The University of Minnesota School of Dentistry is the first in the nation to mandate new guidelines for prescribing opioid painkillers in its clinics.