Alumni

For dental students at the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry, a recent opportunity to meet a nearby industry leader allowed them to network, connect and gain valuable insights into the field of precision dental equipment.

The School of Dentistry’s Alumni, Admissions and Outreach Collaborative (AAOC) held a networking event at NorthPoint Health and Wellness on Thursday, February 27.

A new initiative that includes members of the Offices of Admission and Alumni Relations, as well as the Division of Community Outreach & Engagement, has been making strides in connecting the dentistry community statewide, especially in rural and underserved areas.

A new elective course prepares learners to be culturally competent providers in Indigenous communities.

The School of Dentistry hosted its fourth annual Alumni Weekend on November 8-9, 2024.

The School of Dentistry is pleased to announce that Scott Lingle, DDS ’79, and Shelley Rice, GDH ’84, BSDH, are the recipients of the 2023 Distinguished Dental and Dental Hygiene Alumni Awards. 

An alumnus of the School of Dentistry’s pediatric dentistry residency program is making an impact for children with a variety of needs.

A research project from Makayla Morcilio, BSDH ’24, has been accepted for publication in the Journal of Dental Hygiene.

Aaron Bumann, DDS ’13, was named the Missouri Dental Association’s 2023 Dentist of the Year, the association announced in July.