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Lyndon F. Cooper | School of Dentistry

Dear SoD Community, 

My heart goes out to the people of Ukraine and everyone impacted by the situation in their homeland. This is an unpredictable and scary time for everyone, but especially for those with loved ones in that region. We are a family at this school, and we will support each other while ensuring we do not fall victim to hate and division. 

Please see the recent announcement from the VCU Global Education Office offering support to students and scholars with connections to the region. If you are feeling overwhelmed, please talk to a faculty member or your supervisor and remember that the university and VCU Dental Care offers counseling services and assistance programs to students, staff and faculty.

University Counseling Services
VCU Employee Assistance Program
VCU Dental Care Employee Assistance Program – 1-800-386-7055

Let us all hope for an end to this conflict as well as all such conflicts around the globe and lets all do everything we can to support those impacted by it.

Clara M. Spatafore D.D.S., M.S.
Interim Dean VCU School of Dentistry
Chair Department of Endodontics and Oral Diagnostic Sciences
Diplomate American Board of Endodontics

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