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Summer updates

New dental clinics VCU Health’s new adult outpatient facility is coming out of the ground and floorplans for our dental clinics have been approved. Now comes the fun part where spaces become “reality” through the developmental design phase. All of our clinics with the exception of pediatric dentistry will occupy the eighth and ninth floors […]

Updates to close the calendar year

It’s been a busy time at the VCU SoD and it’s hard to believe the school year is halfway over. Here are a few updates from around the School. Patient experience is key for new clinics Coming out of the ground at 10th and Leigh Streets is the new VCU Health Ambulatory Outpatient Clinic. A […]

Never Forget. Always Respect.

On this day of 9-11 remembrance, I thought it appropriate to re-post an entry from 2016. Because every day marks an opportunity to see the world with clear and open eyes, I hope that this timeless message encourages you to reflect, refresh and respect. Posted on Nov. 8, 2016: Dear VCU School of Dentistry Community, […]

March Madness Update

  VCU may not have made it to the Final Four this time around, but there’s plenty to celebrate here at the School of Dentistry on the MCV Campus of Virginia Commonwealth University. ADEA GIES AWARD I had the privilege of accepting a 2018 Gies Award presented at the ADEA Annual Session and Exhibition in […]

New outpatient clinic approved

With August comes students, orientations, classes and active hallways here at the VCU School of Dentistry. On behalf of the entire school, a hearty “Welcome!” to new students and residents, and a warm “Welcome Back!” to the familiar faces of future dental health care providers. Breaking News – New Outpatient Clinic in the Works If […]

Introducing: The Dental Fill-In

Formerly known as The Dean’s Update, the Dental Fill-in is your go-to source of news highlights from your School of Dentistry. Here’s what you’ll learn in this month’s edition: Faculty News featuring awards, recognition and appointments such as Dr. Joan Pelligrini, dental hygiene, and Dr. Parthasarathy Madurantakam, general practice. Program News including the May opening of […]