2015

  • 2016 SUMMER STUDENT RESEARCH - Call for applications from Faculty & Students

    December 01, 2015
    The summer student research program provides an opportunity for students enrolled in the DDS program to contribute to clinical and basic science research being performed in Schulich Dentistry. Each year, there are a limited number of 12-week studentships awarded by competition.  

  • December 17 - Dentistry Seminar Series

    November 30, 2015
    Schulich Dentistry Research Seminar Series presents a lecture on December 17th by David W. Holdsworth, PhD, Dr. Sandy Kirkley Chair in Musculoskeletal Research, Professor, Departments of Medical Biophysics and Surgery, Scientist, Robarts Research Institute, Western University. Title: Micro-CT and 3D Printing for Dental Applications. 12:30pm | MSB 148 | All Welcome 

  • Celebrating Excellence: Dentistry Fall Awards Reception

    November 26, 2015
    With great celebration and School pride, more than 25 awards were presented to faculty and students at the annual Schulich Dentistry Fall Awards Reception on November 17. 

  • Dr. Kenneth Wright Receives Governor General’s Caring Canadian Award!

    November 11, 2015
     

  • Dr. Shimizu Inducted into The Academy of Dentistry International

    November 09, 2015
    Washington, DC – Dr. Michael Shimizu (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon) was awarded Fellowship in The Academy of Dentistry International during convocation ceremonies held at the Annual Meeting on November 4, 2015.  

  • November 11 - Dentistry Seminar Series

    October 28, 2015
    Schulich Dentistry Research Seminar Series presents a lecture on November 11th by:Douglas Hamilton, PhD, Chair and Associate Professor of Oral Biology, Dentistry, Western University Title: Multifaceted role of the matricellular protein periostin in dental health, disease and healing 

  • October 27 - Dentistry Seminar Series

    October 18, 2015
    Schulich Dentistry Research Seminar Series presents a lecture on October 27th by Matthias Hannig, DDS, PhD, Professor & Director, Clinic of Operative Dentistry, Periodontology & Preventive Dentistry, Former Vice-President, Research and Technology Transfer Vice-Dean, Medical Faculty, Saarland University, Homburg, Germany  

  • RCDC Honours Dr. Timucin Ari & Dr. Paul Jackson

    September 20, 2015
    On September 19, 2015, the Royal College of Dentists celebrated its 50th anniversary and honoured two Schulich Dentistry instructors. 

  • Dr. Shimizu Inducted into the International College of Dentists

    September 14, 2015
    On August 28, 2015, Dr. Michael Shimizu was inducted into the International College of Dentists, along with 20 other dentists from the province of Ontario. The Fellows will be formally welcomed at a luncheon being held at the ODA Annual Spring Meeting on May 6, 2016. (read more) 

  • NCOHR Workshop: Technology Transfer and Commercialization

    September 08, 2015
    The Network for Canadian Oral Health and Research (NCOHR) recently sponsored a Summer Workshop on Technology Transfer and Commercialization (TTC) hosted by the University of Toronto, July 30-31, 2015. Two Schulich Dentistry research trainees (Rajesh Gupta and Yara Hosein) and two faculty members (Drs. Les Kalman and Ali Tassi) attended the workshop, all with an interest in translational impact and technology transfer. 

  • In Memoriam – Dr. Walter Teteruck

    August 17, 2015
    It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of Dr. Walter Teteruck, chair, Continuing Dental Education, and professor emeritus, Schulich Medicine & Dentistry, Western University. 

  • Dr. Stan Kogon receives the Barnabas Day Award for Distinguished Service from the Ontario Dental Association

    August 11, 2015
    The award recognizes Dr. Kogon's outstanding contributions to the profession of dentistry. 

  • Aug 14-Dentistry Summer Research Presentations

    August 07, 2015
    Presentations Dentistry’s Summer Research Program students will present their accomplishments/conclusions of their projects on August 14th. In addition, other dental students currently involved in research projects in our School, are invited to present their work. Dental Faculty and lab members are encouraged to attend. More information or inquires can be sent to Cathy Ferrie (cferrie@uwo.ca). MSB 148 | 12-2PM 

  • Recognizing dental success: Schulich Medicine & Dentistry’s LDDS Awards recipients

    July 22, 2015
    Congratulations to several Schulich Medicine & Dentistry faculty and alumni who are the recipients of 2015 London & District Dental Society (LDDS) Awards, which were announced on April 16 at the LDDS Awards Dinner. 

  • Jun 17-Dentistry Summer Student Research Presentations

    June 14, 2015
    The first of the two summer research presentations will be held on June 17th. It is mandatory for Dentistry Summer Research Program Students to present an introduction of their project, and supervisors are also expected to attend.  

  • Strategic Planning: Join the Conversation

    June 08, 2015
    We are ready to begin the first chapter of our strategic planning process. One of the first engagement activities is to obtain ideas from faculty, staff and students through facilitated focus groups. Read more about these sessions and the sign-up process. 

  • Pride and passion

    May 28, 2015
    Schulich Dentistry faculty, staff and students showed their pride, passion and commitment for the School at the recent kick-off for the new strategic planning process. 

  • Bringing the history of dentistry to life

    May 06, 2015
    Dr. David Kenny, DDS’70, made history as a member of the first graduating class from Dentistry. Now he’s bringing the School’s history to life with two projects... 

  • 8th Annual Suzanne M. Bernier Memorial Lecture in Skeletal Biology

    April 23, 2015
    We are pleased to invite all members of the University community to the 8th Annual Suzanne M. Bernier Memorial Lecture in Skeletal Biology on May 5th, delivered this year by Nancy E. Lane, MD, University of California, Davis. Title: Treatment for bone diseases and inflammatory arthritis …with a little help from your own stem cells. 2:00 pm | McKellar Room | UCC 290 | University Community Centre | Reception to follow at The Wave - All Welcome  

  • Interview Weekend Live Chat Recap

    April 14, 2015
    On Monday, April 13, Schulich Dentistry students took over our School's Twitter account [@SchulichMedDent] as guest tweeters answering questions about Interview Weekend and our School’s student experience live on Twitter.  

  • Renishaw - 3D Printing Technologies for Dental & Medical Devices

    April 08, 2015
    Wednesday, April 15 - A presentation will be made by Renishaw entitled 3D Printing Technologies for Dental & Medical Devices. MSB 148 | 10am-12pm. Time is also available Wed afternoon, or Thurs morning to meet with representatives of Renishaw to discuss research and educational opportunities - please contact Shannon at kirkcent@uwo.ca. Topics to be discussed include: overview of metal additive manufacturing (AM) | optimisation for dental applications | AM production routes for medical devices | dental AM devices – tooth & implant supported | clinical evidence for the safety and efficacy of these devices | novel AM device developments, e.g. cranioplasties. 

  • Dentistry Seminar Series - April 21

    April 06, 2015
    Faleh Tamimi, BDS, MSc, MClinDent, PhD. Assistant Professor, Faculty of Dentistry, Division of Restorative Dentistry, McGill University. Title: Neuroregulation of Bone: Dental Implications. April 21, 2015 | 12:15pm | H101 | All Welcome 

  • Live Twitter chat – Introducing our guest tweeters

    April 01, 2015
    Meet our student guest tweeters. They will be answering questions about Interview Weekend and our School’s student experience live on Twitter Monday, April 13. Join us from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. @SchulichMedDent. 

  • Dr. Jeff Dixon Awarded 2015 Distinguished University Professorship

    March 25, 2015
    Dr. Dixon is an internationally recognized researcher who put Western on the map for bone and joint biology. Honoured with the university's top award for faculty, Dr. Dixon joins an elite group of faculty members recognized for exceptional scholarly careers. 

  • DOCS program featured in Community Transformation Report

    February 17, 2015
    Schulich Medicine & Dentistry's Dental Outreach Community Service (DOCS) program is featured in the newly released Community Transformation Report from the Council of Ontario Universities (COU). 

  • Schulich Dentistry Recognized by the International Association for Dental Research

    February 11, 2015
    This year, representatives of Schulich Dentistry were awarded three prestigious international awards from the Salivary Research Group/International Association for Dental Research (IADR). 

  • Dr. Richard Bohay appointed Interim Director, Schulich Dentistry

    January 30, 2015
    Dr. Richard Bohay has been appointed to the position Interim Director, Schulich Dentistry, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University from January 26, 2015 to December 31, 2016. 

  • In Memorium: Dr. John Murray

    January 23, 2015
    It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. John M. Murray on January 15, 2015. 

  • Jan 28 - Schulich Dentistry Research Seminar Series

    January 20, 2015
    Jan 28 - Schulich Dentistry Research Seminar Series presents a lecture by Henry P. Schwarcz, FRSC, DSc, University Professor Emeritus, School of Geography and Earth Sciences, McMaster University. Title: The ultrastructure of bone and dentin revisited. 12:15pm | MSB 193AB 

  • Registration - Internationally Trained Dentists (ITD) Program

    January 08, 2015
    Registration for the 2016 May Internationally Trained Dentists (ITD) Program opens February 2015.  

  • Schulich Dentistry IRG (Internal Research Grant) Program Competition Results

    January 07, 2015
    Schulich Dentistry IRG (Internal Research Grant) Program Competition Results 

  • Graduating Student Profile: Rachelle Laviolette

    July 08, 2014
    “You gave me my smile back,” the patient said, beaming up at Rachelle Laviolette, DDS’14, from the dental clinic chair. Laviolette had just finished her last appointment with the patient at Schulich Dentistry’s main adult clinic, a special moment for the fourth year student 

  • October 1 - Dentistry Seminar Series

    December 20, 2023
    Schulich Dentistry Research Seminar Series presents a lecture by Zeeshan Sheikh, BDS, MSc, PhD. Dr. Sheikh is a Post-Doctoral Fellow at the Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto. Title (1): Overcoming the challenge of periodontal regeneration: Monetite cement grafts for achieving more predictable alveolar ridge augmentation prior to dental implant placement. Title (2): Is a generation of spoon-fed and coddled researchers being prepared? Why it is important to be more pro-active with regards to acquiring funding and scholarships as graduate students and post-doctoral trainees. 12:30pm | MSB 148 | All Welcome 

  • Schulich Dentistry Annual Research Day on October 14, 2015

    December 20, 2023
    Schulich Dentistry is hosting its Annual Research Day on Wednesday, October 14th. Join us as we celebrate the research, innovation and collaboration of our faculty and students. The day will feature student poster presentations and the 14th John T. Hamilton Distinguished Lecture, delivered by Dr. William V. Giannobile, DDS, DMSc.  

  • Dr. Shimizu Inducted into the Academy of Dentistry International

    December 20, 2023
    Washington, DC – Dr. Michael Shimizu (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon) was awarded Fellowship in The Academy of Dentistry International during convocation ceremonies held at the Annual Meeting on November 4, 2015. 

  • CIHR Funding Success for Oral Biology

    December 20, 2023
    Congratulations to Dr. Walter Siqueira (Oral Biology) for obtaining major operating research funding from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR). Dr. Siqueira was awarded a 5 year grant totaling $614,880 for his project titled 'Novel Salivary Peptides and Their Functions on Dental Caries’.  

  • Celebrating the Dentistry Class of 2015 with Jeremy Goldberg

    December 20, 2023