Events

Graduates gathered to celebrate the completion of their degrees, as well as the announcement of the winners of 18 awards. 

Monica Anderson, DDS ’88, has maintained many careers since her graduation from the School of Dentistry 35 years ago. She brought all those experiences with her to provide wisdom and guidance as the 2023 commencement speaker. 

Read Dean Mays's remarks to the graduates.

The annual event honors and celebrates graduates who have achieved special recognition for their dedication to excellence in specialties, clinical care, research, patient care and more. 

Graduates and loved ones, along with faculty and staff, gathered in Northrop Auditorium to celebrate the 187 graduates. 

The Dental Therapy Class of 2023 celebrated their upcoming commencement ceremony together with a lunch banquet on Wednesday, May 10th. 

Orthodontics residents and faculty had a strong showing at the 2023 American Association of Orthodontists Annual Session, representing the University of Minnesota with research, networking and more. 

A School of Dentistry faculty member and three students shared information on oral cancer during Goldy vs. Cancer Day at the Science Museum on Saturday, March 18.

School of Dentistry faculty, staff and students participated in the American Dental Education Association’s Annual Session and Exhibition in March.

Hosted by Continuing Dental Education, Research Day brings together experts across the discipline to discuss cutting-edge discoveries and showcase progress made at the school and beyond. The event features a keynote, school research updates and poster presentations from learners.