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Education

Patients with Special Needs and Complex Conditions: Addressing the Need and Provider Shortage

• Apr. 5, 2024

How Eastman Institute for Oral Health and other New York state institutions are training the next generation of dentists and dental specialists to competently and confidently treat the increasing ...

Research

Study Shows a Little Support at the Dentist Office Can Go a Long Way for Smoking Cessation

• Mar. 1, 2024

Despite the fact that tobacco use can have detrimental effects on oral health, patients revealed in a recent study that while their providers often ask about tobacco use, they are unlikely to provide ...

Research

EIOH’s Dr. Jin Xiao Tapped for ADA Council on Scientific Affairs

• Feb. 1, 2024

The American Dental Association has appointed EIOH Associate Professor Jin Xiao, DDS, PhD (GenDen ’13, GPR ’14) to its Council on Scientific Affairs. The prestigious Council assists the ADA in ...

Education

Faculty Promoted in EIOH’s Pediatric Dentistry Department

• Feb. 1, 2024

Associate Professors Erin Shope, DMD, MSM, MSEd (MSEd ’21, MSM ’15, Peds ’12) and Isamar Rivera-Ramos, DMD, PhD (Peds ’16, PhD ’15, GenDen ’14, MS ‘09) have been promoted.

Patient Care

High Doses of Medication Led to Rampant Tooth Decay and Depression for Local Man

• Jan. 26, 2024

Because of medications, Joe Ferrari's teeth were broken and decayed, seriously impacting his ability to chew. He became isolated and depressed. Not wanting to lose his teeth, he found Dr. Thakkar at ...

Education

ROC Pointe Endodontics Donates Operating Microscope to Eastman Institute for Oral Health

• Jan. 2, 2024

Eastman Institute for Oral Health part-time faculty members Dr. Michael Grassi and Dr. Alf Bunes have donated a Global Dental Operating Microscope to the General Dentistry Department.

Education

EIOH Resident Profile: Dr. Shalom Benzquen

• Dec. 15, 2023

Dr. Shalom Benzaquen's role models are his parents, who instilled in him the importance of never taking anything for granted, working hard and appreciating what you have in life.

Education

EIOH Resident Profile: Dr. Pablo Acuna

• Dec. 8, 2023

Dr. Pablo Acuna traveled from Spain to advance his training at Eastman Institute for Oral Health, but dentistry wasn't the only career he was considering.

Research

EIOH Associate Professor Honored with Prestigious Research Award

• Dec. 4, 2023

Likely the youngest to receive this major recognition, Dr. Konstantinos Chochlidakis (Prostho ’13, MS ’13) was honored with the American College of Prosthodontists 2023 Distinguished Researcher ...

Education

Dr. Linda Rasubala Recognized for Outstanding Leadership

• Nov. 30, 2023

The Eastman Institute for Oral Health associate professor was the only dentist to be accepted and complete the 2022 Association of American Medical Colleges' Leadership Education and Development ...

Education

Part Time Faculty Appreciation: Dr. Edward Sommers

• Nov. 27, 2023

In our latest feature celebrating part-time faculty members, we’re honoring alum Dr. Edward Sommers, who has been teaching part time for more than 42 years!

Research

Leading the Way in Early Childhood Caries Research

• Nov. 27, 2023

Dr. Dorota Kopycka-Kedzierawski provides an update from her $6 million NIDCR grant on how iodine may help prevent children with severe tooth decay from recurrence.

Education

How Faculty Development Awards Helped Launch His Career

• Nov. 20, 2023

Dr. Dimitrios Michelogiannakis, one of the youngest EIOH program directors, says pursuing academic grants and awards was beneficial to his career and academic development. He encourages junior ...

Patient Care

In the Lobby of a Cancer Center: Unexpected Blessings

• Oct. 23, 2023

Eastman Institute for Oral Health resident Dr. Luis Mendez had no idea the impact his music had on patients and family members at Wilmot Cancer Center.

Research

EIOH Awarded Grant to Assess Comorbidities and Understand Barriers to Care for People with HIV/AIDS

• Oct. 9, 2023

A new grant awarded to Eastman Institute for Oral Health will help get to the bottom of a longstanding problem in a first-of-its-kind U.S. study.

Education

A Passion for Education and Research Led Kuwait Dentist to Train at Eastman Institute, Earn PhD

• Aug. 29, 2023

The demanding four-year EIOH faculty development program wasn’t enough for Naemah Alkhars. Four years later, she has earned a research award, published eight papers and secured her PhD.

Research

NSF Awards UR Computer Science and EIOH Grant to Reduce Oral Health Disparities Using AI

• Aug. 24, 2023

A smartphone app that detects signs of tooth decay developed by University of Rochester scientists is one step closer to reality, thanks to a grant from the National Science Foundation.

Education

Think about the End First: Dr. DiDonato's Advice for Residents

• Aug. 22, 2023

An EIOH alum, Dr. DiDonato (GPR '1982) believes he owes it to the community to help. One of the many ways he does this is to teach part-time at Eastman Institute for Oral Health.

Education

Middle Eastern Couple Makes Bold Move for American Dream

• Aug. 3, 2023

There was no Plan B for this couple who risked so much for the opportunity to train at Eastman Institute for Oral Health.

Education

EIOH Part Time Faculty Feature - Dr. Katherine Strong

• Aug. 1, 2023

EIOH Part-time faculty member Dr. Katherine Strong grew up with her dad quoting coach John Wooden. One his sayings embodies the sense of fulfillment she gets from working in community dentistry: “You ...

Education

EIOH Resident Spotlight - Dr. Mohammed Almirza

• Jun. 29, 2023

Dr. Mohammed Almirza will become faculty at EIOH shortly after his graduation from the three year AEGD program.

Education

EIOH Resident Spotlight - Dr. Radhika Thakkar

• Jun. 27, 2023

Graduating resident Dr. Radhika Thakkar, BDS, MPH, does not think she has ever been, or ever will be surrounded by as many talented and intelligent faculty and co-residents as she was at Eastman ...

Education

EIOH Resident Spotlight - Dr. Hui Ling (Hayley) Cheah

• Jun. 22, 2023

Dr.Hui Ling (Hayley) Cheah is graduating from the Advanced Education in General Dentistry program, and will become a resident in the EIOH Prosthodontics Residency Program. Her goal is to become an ...

Education

EIOH Resident Spotlight - Dr. Zachary Hansen

• Jun. 22, 2023

Zachary Hansen, DMD, of Blackfoot, Idaho, is graduating from the Pediatric Dentistry Residency Program.

Education

EIOH Resident Spotlight - Dr. Darren Morgan

• Jun. 22, 2023

On Friday, Dr. Darren Morgan becomes an orthodontist.

Education

EIOH Resident Spotlight - Dr. Bedant Chakraborty

• Jun. 22, 2023

Meet the EIOH Graduate: Dr. Bedant Chakraborty is completing his residency in Dental Public Health.

Education

EIOH Resident Spotlight - Dr. Shahneel Ahmed

• Jun. 21, 2023

Meet the graduate: Dr. Shahneel Ada Ahmed is completing her master's in Dental Science and Orofacial Pain Residency Program at Eastman Institute for Oral Health.

Education

EIOH Resident Spotlight

• Jun. 16, 2023

Before graduating this year from a GME AEGD, Nisreen AL Jallad, DDS, MS completed a four-month EIOH Preceptorship and a one-year Research Fellowship and a two-year AEGD Residency. She published 11 ...

Education

EIOH Resident Spotlight - Dr. Kevin Winegar

• Jun. 16, 2023

Kevin Winegar, DDS, of Midland, Michigan, was named the Chief Resident in the EIOH Periodontics Residency Program. After graduation, he is headed to Kalamazoo, Michigan to join fellow alum Dr. Chris ...

Education

EIOH Resident Spotlight - Dr. Qirong Huang

• Jun. 9, 2023

Qirong Huang, DDS, MS is graduating from the GME AEGD program, after completing a two-year AEGD program in 2022 and a Research Fellowship in 2020.

Education

EIOH Resident Spotlight - Dr. Shreyans Dhanuka

• Jun. 9, 2023

Shreyans ‘Shrey’ Dhanuka, DMD, is graduating from the EIOH GPR Residency Program. He’s always been passionate about becoming a pediatric dentist and is excited to begin that journey after graduation ...

Education

EIOH Resident Spotlight - Dr. Stefani Berry

• Jun. 9, 2023

In this EIOH Resident Spotlight, read what Dr. Stefani Berry's plans are after graduation, who inspires and what she would change about herself.

Education

Described as Patient and Caring, EIOH Alum Julian Kahn Marks 20 Years as Part Time Faculty

• Jun. 7, 2023

As a child, Julian Kahn didn’t come home from school to the smell of fresh baked cookies or dinner in the oven. Rather, he was greeted each day by the pungent odors of acrylic and dental cement ...

Education

EIOH Resident Spotlight - Dr. Edmund Khoo

• May. 31, 2023

During his two years at Eastman Institute for Oral Health, Edmund Khoo had the opportunity to make several presentations as well as publish four papers. Learn more about him in the latest Resident ...

Education

Keith Bullis Named URMC Board Excellence Award Winner for EIOH

• May. 30, 2023

EIOH Media Services Manager Keith Bullis was named a URMC Board Excellence Award winner. He has been providing invaluable assistance to faculty, staff and residents for 20 years.

Patient Care

Eastman Institute is First in U.S. to be Named an Oral Health Age-Friendly Health System Participant

• May. 25, 2023

Eastman Institute for Oral Health’s Specialty Care Clinic is the first oral healthcare provider in the nation to be recognized as an Age-Friendly Health System Participant.

Education

EIOH Resident Spotlight - Dr. Giuseppe Carvelli

• May. 18, 2023

Giuseppe Carvelli, DMD (MS ’22), of Italy, is graduating from the Periodontology Residency Program. He plans to start working in private practice and teach part-time.

Education

Leadership, Priorities and Making a Difference: A Conversation with Dr. Cynthia Wong

• May. 5, 2023

As the new chair for Eastman Institute for Oral Health's Pediatric Dentistry Department, Dr. Cynthia Wong shares what changes she's making, her leadership style and what it means to run the ...

Education

EIOH Resident Feature

• Apr. 20, 2023

Dr. Courtney Gormley, of Vero Beach, Florida is graduating from the EIOH GPR Residency Program this year.

Education

Dr. Cynthia Wong Named Chair, Eastman Institute Pediatric Dentistry

• Apr. 12, 2023

After an extensive national search, Associate Professor Cynthia Wong DMD, MS (Pedo ’13, MS ‘15) has been named chair of Pediatric Dentistry, Eastman Institute for Oral Health. She has been serving as ...

People

Dr. Bill Calnon Honored for Distinguished Service

• Apr. 6, 2023

William R. Calnon, DDS (GPR ’79), Eastman Foundation Board president, URMC trustee, professor and past EIOH interim director, was presented with the prestigious 2023 Dr. Mark J. Feldman Distinguished ...

Education

Part-time Faculty Feature- Dr. Fawad Javed

• Mar. 14, 2023

EIOH Alum Dr. Fawad Javed (GenDen ’17, GPR ’18) shares why teaching part time at Eastman Institute is important to him.

Education

Dr. John Vorrasi Named Chair, EIOH Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

• Mar. 9, 2023

John S. Vorrasi, DDS, has been named chair, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department, Eastman Institute for Oral Health. The associate professor also serves as the department’s program director for ...

Community

Staff Feature - Fadhaa Al-Janabi, Dental Assistant

• Mar. 7, 2023

Fadhaa Al-Janabi used to be a teacher. But since she changed careers to dental assisting, she's never looking back. Check out this Q&A with her to find out why.

Patient Care

Man with LVAD Heart Pump Travels Four Hours for Each Eastman Dental Visit

• Mar. 7, 2023

Throughout Eastman Institute, faculty and residents treat patients with a wide range of complex medical issues, like Loren Vinal, who has an LVAD heart pump. He travels four hours round trip to ...

Community

Staff Feature - Dental Assistant Melissa Storath

• Mar. 7, 2023

It's Dental Assistant Appreciation Week. While we appreciate all our dental assistants all year long, we will feature a couple here. Melissa Storath has been with EIOH for 17 years, and was promoted ...

Education

EIOH Resident Feature - Dr. LJ Camacho

• Feb. 8, 2023

Pediatric Dentistry Resident Dr. Lawrence Jesse Camacho shares why he chose this field and what he loves about the program and Rochester.

Research

Combining Pregnancy and Dental Check Ups

• Feb. 8, 2023

Thanks to a University of Rochester Medical Center grant, Eastman Institute for Oral Health Associate Professor Jin Xiao, DDS, PhD, will use artificial intelligence and digital technology to help ...

Community

EIOH Staff Feature - Tracy Li, Dental Assistant

• Feb. 3, 2023

Happenstance or destiny? Tracy Li was unemployed and looking for a job. Her friend made a recommendation and 20 years later, what started out as an unexpected choice has become a meaningful and ...

Research

How Mom's Nutrition Impacts Baby's Oral Health

• Jan. 9, 2023

Thanks to a new grant, Eastman Institute for Oral Health at the University of Rochester Medical Center is teaming up with Rochester Institute of Technology to take a closer look at nutritional ...

Education

Resident Feature - Zachary Hansen

• Dec. 13, 2022

After Dr. Hansen started shadowing dentists in college, that's when he knew he would become one. Now, he's advancing his training at Eastman Institute to become a pediatric dentist.

Education

EIOH Faculty Feature - Dr. Maryam Altuhafy

• Dec. 11, 2022

After graduating from the EIOH Orofacial Pain Residency Program, Dr. Maryam Altuhafy decided to become a faculty member to help others achieve their goals and dreams.

Patient Care

Ithaca Man Travels to Eastman Institute for Complex Dental Treatment After Cancer Surgery

• Dec. 5, 2022

By the time the surgeon was done removing the cancer in the base of his mouth, Jack Reid had a lot of soft tissue removed and had only three bottom teeth left. His dentist strongly recommended Jack ...

Education

Resident Feature Dr. Rhadika Thakkar

• Nov. 18, 2022

For Dr. Radhika Thakkar, the best part of her EIOH experience has been meeting people from all across the world, who inspire her.

Education

Faculty Feature - Dr. Erinn Enany

• Nov. 2, 2022

Meet assistant professor Dr. Erinn Enany, an assistant professor in the EIOH Pediatric Dentistry Residency Program.

Education

Sharing Time and Talent: Why These Alumni Teach

• Nov. 1, 2022

For 10 years, two EIOH Periodontology alumni have taken time away from their successful practices to teach residents.

Education

EIOH Faculty Feature: Dr. Dongxia Ye

• Oct. 18, 2022

Meet EIOH Assistant Professor Dr. Dongxia Ye, who is originally from Shanghai, China. She describes herself as appreciative, dedicated and honest.

Education

EIOH Resident Feature: Dr. Paola Moreno

• Oct. 17, 2022

Meet Dr. Paola Moreno, an AEGD resident from Columbia. She is currently a Fellow at UR Medicine's Complex Care Center, where Eastman Institute for Oral Health providers treat adults with intellectual ...

Education

Dr. William McHugh Dies at 93

• Oct. 10, 2022

Dr. William McHugh, who served as the third director of Eastman Dental Center from 1970-1994, has passed away.

Education

EIOH Congratulates Second Class of Dental Assistant Graduates

• Sep. 30, 2022

To address critical staff shortages, Eastman Institute for Oral Health developed its own successful training program. The Dental Assistant Graduation ceremony was held this week.

Education

Resident Feature: Dr. Raquel Cantillo

• Sep. 26, 2022

Dr. Raquel Cantillo knew she wanted to be a dentist since she was a teen. After she earned her dental degree, she wouldn't consider any other post-doctoral program except EIOH.

Patient Care

Team of Specialists Treat Baby Born with Two Unusual Conditions

• Sep. 21, 2022

Freddie's case is rare. He was born with both cleft lip and palate and craniosynostosis. His team of URMC specialists, including experts from dentistry, plastic surgery and nuerosurgery, worked ...

Research

Eastman Institute Ushers in New Era of Research

• Sep. 16, 2022

Thomas Diekwisch, D.M.D., Ph.D., Ph.D., has been named the founding chair of the Department of Oral and Craniofacial Sciences, part of Eastman Institute for Oral Health at the University of Rochester ...

Education

Dr. Dimitrios Michelogiannakis Promoted to Program Director

• Sep. 11, 2022

Dr. Dimitrios Michelogiannakis (Ortho ’17, MS ’17) has been appointed program director of the Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics Residency Program at Eastman Institute for Oral Health.

Education

EIOH Research Attracted Lebanon Dentist to Orofacial Pain Residency Program

• Aug. 25, 2022

When the young Lebanon dentist read about the research being done in the area of pain modulation at Eastman Institute for Oral Health, she knew this was the field she wanted to work in.

Patient Care

Woman with Multiple Medical Issues Travels Three Hours One Way for Dental Treatment

• Aug. 24, 2022

Due to 56-year old Brenda Bidwell's multiple medical conditions, she could only be treated by the specialists at Eastman Institute for Oral Health for her many dental needs.

Research

New Eastman Institute Study Shows Promising Alternative to Opioids for Pain after Tooth Extractions

• Aug. 17, 2022

As the opioid epidemic rages on, an Eastman Institute for Oral Health study shows promise for a non-opioid alternative for acute dental pain.

Education

EIOH Forms Partnership with Galilee Medical Center

• Jul. 21, 2022

As part of the new collaboration between Eastman Institute for Oral Health and the Galilee Medical Center’s Galilee College of Dental Sciences, Dr. Hala Karayanni-Matanis is participating in a ...

Education

Dr. Alexandra Tsigarida Elected Board Trustee for American Academy of Periodontology

• Jul. 18, 2022

EIOH Associate Professor Dr. Alexandra Tsigarida has been elected a Trustee of the American Academy of Periodontology’s Board of Directors in its 7th District, representing New York and New Jersey.

Education

Dr. Eliav to Graduates: Don’t Lose Sight of the Big Picture

• Jul. 5, 2022

“When we are faced with major problems, we must find long term, sustainable solutions,” Dr. Eli Eliav told the 77 Eastman Institute for Oral Health graduates from 21 different countries during the ...

Education

EIOH Resident Feature: Dr. Sucharu Ghosh

• Jun. 22, 2022

The outstanding research opportunities, state-of-the-art technology, and world-class faculty members made EIOH Dr. Sucharu Ghosh's first preference.

Education

EIOH Resident Feature: Dr. Ravnet Kaur Dhillon

• Jun. 22, 2022

Graduating Resident Dr. Ravnet Kaur Dhillon said she chose EIOH because of the exceptional clinical training, diverse patient base, and incomparable academic program.

Education

Something to Smile About: Two EIOH Residency Programs Named Best in the U.S.

• Jun. 22, 2022

The Periodontology and Pediatric Dentistry Residency Programs at the University of Rochester’s Eastman Institute for Oral Health are the best in the United States, according to Universities.com 2022 ...

Education

EIOH Resident Feature: Dr. Diaa Allahham

• Jun. 21, 2022

Dr. Diaa Allahham, who graduates this week, said his EIOH experience made him a better version of himself.

Education

EIOH Resident Feature: Dr. Connie Yoon

• Jun. 21, 2022

Check out this Q&A with EIOH graduating resident Dr. Connie Yoon.

Research

EIOH Awarded $3.5 Million for First-of-its-Kind Study

• May. 17, 2022

UR Medicine’s Eastman Institute for Oral Health has been awarded a $3.5 million grant to conduct a first-ever study that will examine early-life biological factors related to severe tooth decay among ...

Patient Care

Dr. Sean McLaren Named EIOH’s New Chief Quality, Compliance and Safety Officer

• May. 5, 2022

Sean McLaren, D.D.S., M.B.A. (GPR ’03, Pedo ’06, MS ’19, MBA ’22) has been named Eastman Institute for Oral Health’s Chief Quality, Compliance and Safety officer and the director of the Office of ...

Patient Care

EIOH Resident Wins International College of Dentists Award

• Apr. 5, 2022

Dr. Shalom Benzaquen (Prostho '24) traveled to Uganda for a life-changing experience, and was recently awarded for an article he wrote describing the trip.

Research

Eastman Institute Faculty Recognized

• Mar. 7, 2022

Eastman Institute for Oral Health faculty have been recognized for their research and clinical excellence.

Education

EIOH Alum Donates $100K to Honor Parents

• Feb. 9, 2022

Dr. Murray Rosenthal said the time he spent at Eastman Dental Center shaped his whole dental life. That is why he recently donated $100,000 to Eastman Institute for Oral Health.

Patient Care

New Video Series Features Inspirational Stories from Behind the Masks

• Feb. 9, 2022

A new video series shares the stories of URMC and UR Medicine employees about how they felt called to work in health care and what keeps them going.

Research

EIOH's Teledentistry Success Featured in Major NIH Report

• Jan. 13, 2022

A long-awaited report on oral health in America recently published by the National Institutes of Health includes contributions and highlights research from several experts at Eastman Institute for ...

Patient Care

Ventilation is Critical to Battling Covid

• Dec. 6, 2021

As dentists and other healthcare providers continue to navigate the COVID pandemic and the emerging variants, an easy-to-use tool is now available to help them conveniently and accurately assess the ...

Education

Eastman Institute for Oral Health Selected for $3.5M Program to Establish Faculty Development Center

• Dec. 5, 2021

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Health Resources and Services Administration selected Eastman Institute for Oral Health to collaboratively establish a first-of-its-kind Primary Care ...

Education

Eastman Institute Faculty Recognized and Promoted

• Oct. 6, 2021

Several Eastman Institute for Oral Health faculty have been recognized for their accomplishments and leadership.

Education

Dental Public Health Program Granted CODA Accreditation Renewal

• Oct. 4, 2021

Eastman Institute for Oral Health's Dental Public Health Residency Program has been granted accreditation renewal by CODA, adding to its perfect score of renewals with no reporting requirements for ...

Research

Dry Mouth and Medication - EIOH to Study the Connection

• Sep. 8, 2021

Dry mouth can lead to problems with oral health, speaking, swallowing and infection. A new study awarded to Eastman Institute for Oral Health will help identify high-risk patients to help prevent ...

Patient Care

Lying about Salad? Why this Man Did.

• Aug. 17, 2021

This 56-year-old counselor never felt he had viable options to replace teeth he had lost over the years. But when he bit into a cheeseburger and his tooth fell out, he knew something had to change.

Community

Century Old Documents Donated to Eastman Dental by First Director’s Great Grandson

• Aug. 5, 2021

An original dental cabinet used by the Eastman Dental Dispensary’s founding director, Dr. Harvey Burkhart, is among the many items recently donated by his great grandson.

Education

Eastman Institute for Oral Health Class of '21 Represents 29 Countries

• Jul. 6, 2021

The Eastman Institute for Oral Health Class of 2021 represents 79 people from 29 countries who earned a master's degree, and or a certificate in an advanced, specialty training program.

Education

EIOH Resident Dr. Kakkar Recognized with Future Leader Award by AADMD

• Jul. 2, 2021

Eastman Institute for Oral Health resident Dr. Mayank Kakkar (GenDen ’22) was recently awarded the Future Leader Baton Award by the American Academy of Developmental Medicine and Dentistry (AADMD).

Education

Third Generation EIOH Orthodontist Graduates This Week

• Jun. 23, 2021

One could say it’s in Dr. Jessica St. Martin’s blood to become an orthodontist. After all, her late father and grandfather were orthodontists, both trained at Eastman Institute for Oral Health.

Education

This Award Winning Resident is Passionate about Education and Research

• Jun. 23, 2021

Dr. Tamer Marzouk (GenDen ’21) This week, Dr. Tamer Marzouk is pausing to celebrate his many accomplishments as he completes his three-year AEGD Residency Program. Passionate about education and ...

Education

From Dental Assistant to Chief Resident

• Jun. 22, 2021

Dr. Yailin Diaz Pichardo (Perio ’21) started her career at Eastman Institute for Oral Health as a dental assistant. A few years later, she was chosen to be the Chief Periodontics Resident.

Education

Diversity, Research and Education Excellence Attracted this EIOH Graduate

• Jun. 12, 2021

Eastman Institute for Oral Health helped Dr. Maryam Rajab Abdulloh Altuhafy (OFP ’21, MS ’21) broaden her horizons and explore ways to think outside the box. As a result, she learned she loves the ...

Education

Dr. Pietri Honored to be EIOH Trained Orthodontist

• Jun. 12, 2021

Dr. Francesca Pietri (Ortho ’21) will soon become an EIOH-trained orthodontist. The award-winning resident appreciated that the emphasis was placed on community, leadership, scientific inquiry and ...

Education

How Covid Enhanced Chelsea Mann's EIOH Residency

• Jun. 8, 2021

Dr. Chelsea Manns (GPR ’21) was worried the pandemic would prevent her from getting a lot of clinical experience. But just the opposite happened.

Education

EIOH's First Graduate in Combined Program

• Jun. 3, 2021

On June 25, Dr. Kristen Frantz will be awarded a master's degree and a certificate in Prosthodontics from Eastman Institute for Oral Health.

Research

EIOH Awarded $6M to Study Novel Approach Against Severe Tooth Decay

• May. 4, 2021

University of Rochester Medical Center’s Eastman Institute for Oral Health has been awarded $6 million to continue the fight against severe tooth decay among children, which is alarmingly prevalent ...

Research

Fauci Advisor Cites Eastman Institute for Oral Health Research

• Apr. 20, 2021

World-renowned scientist Linsey Marr, PhD, one of Dr. Anthony Fauci’s advisors, recently cited Eastman Institute for Oral Health research in her lecture about the role of aerosols in the transmission ...