Faculty News
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Dental Assistant wins H.E.A.R.T Award
Helping people is second nature to Terri Smith. She is soft spoken but extremely passionate about her work at Adams School of Dentistry where she currently serves as a lead […]
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ASOD researcher explores antibiotic resistance in diabetic patients
Antibiotics are powerful, fast-acting medications designed to eradicate bacterial infections. However, in recent years, their dependability has waned as antibiotic resistant bacteria continues to evolve and spread. Staphylococcus aureus is a […]
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Think Big! emphasizes transition into practice
Making the transition from student to professional can be daunting. Despite all the training and repetition, it can be a stressful time for any oral health care practitioner. Adams School […]
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Research Day 2025 inspires innovation and discovery
Research is of utmost importance in dentistry as it helps advance knowledge, improve treatment options, enhance preventive care, address oral health disparities and contributes to overall health. On March 5, […]
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Clark named director of digital dental education
Wendy A. Clark, DDS, MS, has been named the director of digital dental education at Adams School of Dentistry. Clark is an associate professor in prosthodontics and was honored with […]
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Clinician-scientist finds meaning in work, life and art
Adams School of Dentistry’s Pat Miguez, DDS, MS, PhD, knew she wanted to work in health care as far back as her childhood in Brazil. She watched her father practice […]
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Researcher focuses on patient relationships, outcomes
Building and maintaining patient relationships was something that drew Adams School of Dentistry’s Caroline Sawicki, DDS, PhD, to a career in health care initially, but it was dentistry that grabbed […]
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Clinician-scientist stays busy and focused on research, education
Adam Lietzan, PhD, DMD, MS, always thought he’d be an educator, just not in dentistry. “I graduated from a small liberal arts college (McDaniel College) where I had fantastic faculty […]
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Teledentistry a benefit for special needs, long-term care patients
People with special health care needs in long-term care settings may have difficulty accessing oral health care in a traditional dental setting. Researchers at UNC Adams School of Dentistry recently […]
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Jeffery Stewart selected as Director for Interprofessional Education and Practice at the Adams School of Dentistry
Congratulations and thanks to Jeffery Stewart, DDS, who has been selected to serve as the Director for Interprofessional Education and Practice (IPEP) at the Adams School of Dentistry. Stewart has […]
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Dental Assistant wins H.E.A.R.T Award
Helping people is second nature to Terri Smith. She is soft spoken but extremely passionate about her work at Adams School of Dentistry where she currently serves as a lead […]
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ASOD researcher explores antibiotic resistance in diabetic patients
Antibiotics are powerful, fast-acting medications designed to eradicate bacterial infections. However, in recent years, their dependability has waned as antibiotic resistant bacteria continues to evolve and spread. Staphylococcus aureus is a […]
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Think Big! emphasizes transition into practice
Making the transition from student to professional can be daunting. Despite all the training and repetition, it can be a stressful time for any oral health care practitioner. Adams School […]
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Research Day 2025 inspires innovation and discovery
Research is of utmost importance in dentistry as it helps advance knowledge, improve treatment options, enhance preventive care, address oral health disparities and contributes to overall health. On March 5, […]
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Clark named director of digital dental education
Wendy A. Clark, DDS, MS, has been named the director of digital dental education at Adams School of Dentistry. Clark is an associate professor in prosthodontics and was honored with […]
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Clinician-scientist finds meaning in work, life and art
Adams School of Dentistry’s Pat Miguez, DDS, MS, PhD, knew she wanted to work in health care as far back as her childhood in Brazil. She watched her father practice […]
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Researcher focuses on patient relationships, outcomes
Building and maintaining patient relationships was something that drew Adams School of Dentistry’s Caroline Sawicki, DDS, PhD, to a career in health care initially, but it was dentistry that grabbed […]
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Clinician-scientist stays busy and focused on research, education
Adam Lietzan, PhD, DMD, MS, always thought he’d be an educator, just not in dentistry. “I graduated from a small liberal arts college (McDaniel College) where I had fantastic faculty […]
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Teledentistry a benefit for special needs, long-term care patients
People with special health care needs in long-term care settings may have difficulty accessing oral health care in a traditional dental setting. Researchers at UNC Adams School of Dentistry recently […]
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Jeffery Stewart selected as Director for Interprofessional Education and Practice at the Adams School of Dentistry
Congratulations and thanks to Jeffery Stewart, DDS, who has been selected to serve as the Director for Interprofessional Education and Practice (IPEP) at the Adams School of Dentistry. Stewart has […]