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Gifts totaling more than $27 million ensure construction of new OHSU School of Dentistry

June 16, 2011

The Oregon Health & Science University School of Dentistry will build a new home at the OHSU Schnitzer Campus, thanks to significant philanthropic investment from Oregon’s dental community. Eugene and Bonnie Skourtes have pledged $10 million; ODS has ...

New community dentistry chair for OHSU School of Dentistry

May 19, 2011

Oregon Health & Science University School of Dentistry has appointed a new chairman for its community dentistry department. Eli Schwarz, D.D.S., Ph.D., M.P.H., recently joined the school, replacing interim chair Denice Stewart, D.D.S., M.H.S.A., ...

New community dentistry chair for OHSU School of Dentistry

May 19, 2011

Oregon Health & Science University School of Dentistry has appointed a new chairman for its community dentistry department. Eli Schwarz, D.D.S., Ph.D., M.P.H., recently joined the school, replacing interim chair Denice Stewart, D.D.S., M.H.S.A., ...

OHSU School of Dentistry Team Discovers Underlying Mechanism of Increase in Molecule Responsible for Pain

April 04, 2011

Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University’s School of Dentistry have discovered the underlying molecular mechanism behind the increase in production of a pain-signaling protein during inflammation, a project that used an animal model developed ...

OHSU School of Dentistry Team Discovers Underlying Mechanism of Increase in Molecule Responsible for Pain

April 04, 2011

Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University’s School of Dentistry have discovered the underlying molecular mechanism behind the increase in production of a pain-signaling protein during inflammation, a project that used an animal model developed ...

OHSU School of Dentistry receives largest private gift in 112-year history

March 03, 2011

The late Wilbur N. Van Zile, D.D.S., professor emeritus of the OHSU School of Dentistry’s Department of Oral and Maxillofacial surgery (OMFS), has made a $5.1 million gift to benefit OMFS residents and dental students. The bequest from the Van Zile ...

OHSU School of Dentistry receives largest private gift in 112-year history

March 03, 2011

The late Wilbur N. Van Zile, D.D.S., professor emeritus of the OHSU School of Dentistry’s Department of Oral and Maxillofacial surgery (OMFS), has made a $5.1 million gift to benefit OMFS residents and dental students. The bequest from the Van Zile ...

OHSU School of Dentistry Dean Named President of U.S.A. Section for International College of Dentists

October 29, 2010

Oregon Health & Science University School of Dentistry Dean Jack Clinton, D.M.D. recently was named president of the U.S.A. section for the International College of Dentists (ICD). Clinton received the Presidential Symbol of Office Oct. 8 from ...

OHSU School of Dentistry Dean Named President of U.S.A. Section for International College of Dentists

October 29, 2010

Oregon Health & Science University School of Dentistry Dean Jack Clinton, D.M.D. recently was named president of the U.S.A. section for the International College of Dentists (ICD). Clinton received the Presidential Symbol of Office Oct. 8 from ...

OHSU School of Dentistry Examines Antimicrobial Drug Interactions in Periodontology

October 13, 2010

Researchers at the Oregon Health & Science University School of Dentistry have found that a light-detecting biosensor system can quickly and effectively determine whether antibacterial treatments are working in patients with periodontitis, a serious ...

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