Virtual Education Continues to Increase
I learned recently the Virginia General Assembly passed legislation directing the Department of Education to change the requirements for high school diplomas. The change will require all graduates to have completed at least one virtual (online) course as part of their curriculum. These students will now be showing up to dental school in a few […]
School of Dentistry Update for the Virginia Board of Dentistry
Dr. Ellen Byrne and I had the opportunity to provide an update for the Virginia Board of Dentistry on the school and changes in the National Dental Board Examination. We thank the BOD for inviting us and for working with the School of Dentistry on our mutual mission to provide excellent dental care for Virginians. […]
Student Experience with a Live Patient Licensure Exam
I just had the chance to look through the May 2012 issue of the American Student Dental Association News and was immediately drawn to an editorial by a recent graduate from the UCLA School of Dentistry. He recounted minute-by-minute his experience with the WREB exam, beginning the night before the exam, with his attempts to insure […]
Endodontics Advisory Board – First Meeting
The Department of Endodontics Advisory Board held its organizational meeting on May 18-19 and I am happy to have had the opportunity to participate. This first meeting was held in conjunction with a Legacy Day to celebrate past program directors and alumni. A CE program by Drs. Levin and Kottal on Limited Field Cone Beam […]
Commencement and Hooding – Class of 2012
Wow! Another great graduating DDS and Dental Hygiene class! Maybe I am getting older (Oh yes, guess I am!) but seems we just graduated the 2011 class. We filled the Richmond Center Stage auditorium for the Hooding and Pinning Ceremony on Friday May 10 for a fun and celebratory ceremony. I am not much into […]
Development Office Staff Member Publishes Second Book
Mr. Ed Kardos, Development Director, has published his second book entitled Zen Master Next Door. A quote from his website (www.edwardgkardos.com) describes the book as “They are parables about our many relationships and how they touch our soul. Relevant and timely, these parables or stories underscore our yearning to live an inspired life and they […]
School of Dentistry Update for the Northern Virginia Dental Society
On Friday April 27, I had the opportunity to attend and speak briefly to the Northern Virginia Dental Society members attending their continuing education course at the Waterford in Fair Oaks, Virginia. By coincidence, a member of the VCU School of Dentistry DDS Class of 2011, Dr. Milan Simanek (photo) was inducted as a new […]
VCU School of Dentistry Student Excels on Wheel of Fortune
Collin Rice, D2013, made an appearance on Wheel of Fortune on April 13, 2012. The show aired in Richmond at 7 pm. Collin won the show edging out the two other contestants. He made us proud and VCU School of Dentistry received great visibility. Congratulations Collin!
School of Dentistry Update for the Old Dominion Dental Society
Today I had the pleasure to speak to the members of the Old Dominion Dental Society at their meeting at the Omni in Richmond. I provided a brief update on the VCU School of Dentistry and information on VCU Health Sciences Student Pipeline Programs. These programs are designed to bring diversity to our academic programs. […]
Dental Radiographs and Brain Tumors
This morning on the NBC Today’s show there was segment reporting on a recent study that linked dental radiographs with brain tumors. Dentist typically will receive questions about this, more so soon after the report is issued. Here is a statement from the ADA that provides useful information as well as a link to recommendations […]