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It’s a well-rounded life

Mitesh Amin, M.D. (B.S.’95/H&S; M.D.’99/M; H.S.’10), might well qualify as a modern-day Renaissance man … and not just because he followed an atypical career path.

Dental school grad reflects on the friend who helped him chart unlikely path to VCU

Sonny Duong has made a career helping low-income patients. His path to becoming a dentist began with a nail salon and a path-changing friendship.

Reunion: A reason to smile

Pediatric dentist aims to make her first class reunion one to remember By Anthony Langley (B.S.’16/MC) This year marks five years since Lindsey North, D.D.S. (D.D.S.’13/D) graduated from the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry. This is her first class reunion. Each year, VCU’s health sciences schools — allied health professions, dentistry, medicine, nursing and […]

The right moves: How alumnus Cameron Quayle learned the importance of planning ahead

By Anthony Langley (B.S.’16/MC) “When I think about it, it’s the combination of science, arts and interacting with people that made dentistry the perfect fit for me,” Cameron Quayle, D.D.S. (D.D.S.’04/D) says. Quayle, who grew up in Ogden, Utah, was recruited by nearby Weber State University to play college football though the sport was more […]

Dental Hygienist finds his Disney princess at VCU

By Anthony Langley Jorel Belarmino, RDH (B.S.’06/H&S; B.S.’14/D), is a registered dental hygienist living in Kissimmee, Florida. When he’s not working, he’s either working out at the gym or spending time at Disney World where his wife, Honey (B.A.’10/WS; B.A.’10/WS), works as member services manager at the Disney Vacation Club. He will be taking over […]