News and Stories

Assistant Professor, Dr. Arman Farhadtouski talks about healthy brushing technique and what type of brush and toothpaste to use.

Within Organizational EDI, inclusion means making space for people who have not been in the past, but also those allies who have historically been at the center.

Dr. David Okano is a periodontist with over 30 years of experience and professor at the University of Utah School of Dentistry, talks about what to know about different types...

Dr. Danielle Wingrove, section head of endodontics, helps us better understand the root canal procedure.

You could be doing unseen damage to your teeth. Dr. Rich Homer, section head of dental conservation and restoration at the University of Utah School of Dentistry, takes us through...

School of Dentistry's Dr. Rich Homer, DMD, explains common sources of tooth pain.

School of Dentistry's Dr. Rich Homer explains what to know to keep your teeth safe when you want a tooth gem.

Congratulations to our D4 students who matched into residencies - 23 D4 students accepted residencies in 13 different states!

The spiritual needs of patients can be as diverse as their medical needs.

Dr. Arman Farhadtouski and Dr. Marcy Rogers explain best practices in treating patients who observe the month of Ramadan.

D2 student Hayden Cook gives us a look into what his typical day is like at the School of Dentistry.

The American Academy of Periodontology installed David Okano, DDS, MS, as its president during its 108th Annual Meeting in Phoenix, held Oct. 27-30.

This year, we also celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the school’s founding. It is a remarkable story of educators, professionals, lawmakers, and donors coming together to build an institution that...

"EDI work is about creating a paradigm shift. In addition to breaking down barriers and widening access, our other pillar is changing the core thoughts and beliefs of people with...

Meet our dedicated team at our South Main Clinic, who work with U of U Pediatrics to create integrated care.

D2 Student Gabriella Gonzalez is driven by a desire to help underserved communities.

D3 Student Alex Rojas-Carmona recalls how hard his immigrant parents worked so that he could have a healthy smile

First-year Dental Student Mariah Duran talks about being a first-generation college student and finding her way to dentistry

Members of the UUSOD Class of 2026 talk about Orientation Week and their reactions to being accepted.

See this snapshot of the diversity and exemplary academic background of our new D1 student body.

In ten years, the University of Utah School of Dentistry has built one of the most innovative community-based oral health care systems in the nation. It did this, not by...

Meet our amazing team at the Liberty Dental Clinic, embedded inside Liberty Elementary School in partnership with the Salt Lake Education Foundation.

Meet the amazing team at our Ogden Clinic as they talk about the difference they make to the Northern Utah community.

Janice Darko, founder of the Black and Art Dental Student Association and the first Black female dental student at the University of Utah School of Dentistry was profiled by UEN...