On May 15, the University of Utah School of Dentistry will confer Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degrees on 46 fourth-year candidates. Despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 outbreak, these accomplished graduates safely completed their academic and clinical education.
Get to know Dr. Rory Hume, the New Dean of the University of Utah School of Dentistry.
The mission of the University of Utah School of Dentistry is to advance health by:
Utah is currently 7th highest in the nation per 100,000 people testing positive for coronavirus. We are prepared to manage this surge as a health system and a state. Our first commitments are to our patients, our community and our employees, and we will continue to care for all through this current wave. ... Read More
Nancy Murphy, MD, and Cornelia Ulrich, MS, PhD, successfully completed the Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine (ELAM) program, a competitive fellowship aimed at increasing the number and impact of women in academic leadership positions in the health sciences. U of U Health continues its commitment to having as many women as possible participate in this national program.... Read More
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation,Population Health Sciences,Pediatrics
Hospitalizations of Utahns with COVID-19 are at the highest levels our state has seen since the pandemic began. Accordingly, the Governor announced new guidelines, primarily focused on masking and gathering behaviors. A statewide two-week “circuit breaker” is in place through October 29, 2020 to help us slow the spread of this aggressive virus. View and share this week’s video update here.... Read More
As we learn more about COVID-19, the virus is being associated to several medical conditions and complications in patients that have been infected. A recent study found gum disease can be associated with severe COVID-19 outcomes and other medical conditions.... Read More
As Utah experiences its highest daily numbers of people infected with coronavirus and of patients with COVID-19 being hospitalized, critical steps must be taken to reverse our current trajectories. Governor Gary Herbert announced new guidelines including facemask requirements and limits on gatherings based on transmission rates in each county.... Read More
Scientists at University of Utah collaborate on a wide scope of research projects launched as the outbreak began to better control and end the deadly coronavirus pandemic. Our investigators have been awarded $19 million, so far, in grants from outside funding sources for the research. ... Read More
There is a Utah Way and it is serving us well during the COVID-19 crisis. It balances the pandemic response and economic prosperity, ensuring a better way of life. Utah relies on “Can Do” pragmatism, a culture of looking out for neighbors, innovating solutions, and relying on science. ... Read More
Dermatology
Between current cases and hospitalizations, Utah is seeing some of the highest levels of coronavirus since the pandemic began. Hospitals in our state are feeling the stress as the number of admitted COVID-19 patients increases. Renewed focus on public health basics—face masks, physical distancing, handwashing, and isolation when ill or exposed—is needed so we can reverse these trends.... Read More
In her new role as dean of the College of Nursing, Marla De Jong, PhD, RN, FAAN, Colonel (Ret.), is guided by values of selfless service, humility, diligence, courage, commitment, inclusion, respect, and integrity. She is devoted to partnering with interdisciplinary colleagues and stakeholders to prepare future nurses, gerontologists, and health care leaders to improve the health and care of individuals, families, and communities within Utah and the nation. ... Read More
