Dentistry

Dentistry

Access to Oral Health Care in Kentucky Has Increased, Yet Children Face Pressing Oral...

Access to oral health care has increased since 2001, yet more children face urgent dental needs, according to a new study co-­released today by...
As part of the 21st Century University Initiative, UofL was seeking to enhance up to three programs that show potential to address critical or emerging issues of national significance and that will help define the university as a national leader in these fields.

Three proposals selected for funding, enhancement through 21st Century Initiative

Proposals to build or enhance excellence in the areas of big data, metagenomics and social justice will receive up to $2.25 million in funding...
Linda S. Birnbaum, Ph.D.

Research!Louisville – The intricate web of environment and health Director of National Institute of...

Research at the University of Louisville and throughout the nation continually improves our understanding of how exposures to metals and other substances in the...
Faculty and staff at the School of Dentistry's fall retreat.

UofL Dental School focuses on improving the patient experience

Examining ways to make the patient experience better is an important aspect of great health care. During a recent retreat held at the Mellwood...
Robert P. Friedland, M.D.

Study demonstrates role of gut bacteria in neurodegenerative diseases Research at UofL shows proteins...

Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis are all characterized by clumped, misfolded proteins and inflammation in the brain. In more than 90...
Linda S. Birnbaum, Ph.D.

The intricate web of environment and health Director of National Institute of Environmental Health...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Research at the University of Louisville and throughout the nation continually improves our understanding of how exposures to metals and other...
Acting President Neville Pinto and Acting Provost Dale Billingsley recognized dozens of outstanding faculty at the 2016 Celebration of Faculty Excellence.

Accomplishments noted at Celebration of Faculty Excellence

Acting President Neville Pinto and Acting Provost Dale Billingsley recognized dozens of outstanding faculty at the 2016 Celebration of Faculty Excellence Tuesday, Sept. 20,...
Ashton Green, 2016-17 UofL Health and Social Justice Scholar from the School of Dentistry

Health and Social Justice Scholar: Knowledge can contribute to cultural change

Ashton Green has been named one of four students in the first cohort of Health and Social Justice Scholars. Born in Indianapolis, Green was...

Tierney joins University of Louisville Will lead facilities planning and management for health sciences...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Nancy Tierney has been named the interim associate vice president for facilities planning and management for the UofL Health Sciences Center....
Left to right, 2016-17 UofL Health and Social Justice Scholars Ashton Green, Jade Montanez, Mallika Sabharwal and Diana Kuo

Future health providers commit to health equity and social justice First cohort of Health...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – A future dentist wants to curb smoking rates. A future physician hopes to reduce underlying barriers to good health. A graduate...