College News

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Delta Dental of Illinois: Fostering Equity in Dentistry

For the past three years, Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation has provided scholarships to exceptional Hispanic students pursuing careers in dentistry through the Hispanic Dental Association Foundation (HDAF).

Dr. Leda Mugayar and patients agreeing on treatment.

Inclusive dental clinic ‘a home’ for patients

The recently opened Inclusive Care Clinic at the UIC College of Dentistry is not your typical dental clinic. Its focus is to care for patients with physical, developmental, sensory, behavioral, cognitive or emotional conditions.

Dr. Michael Miloro

Dr. Michael Miloro named inaugural Daniel M. Laskin Professor

The first endowed position in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at UIC honors the late Dr. Daniel Laskin, who propelled the reputation of the department with his pioneering research and forward-thinking leadership.

Dr. Denise Hale speaks at the podium.

An Unlikely Dentist

Once “petrified” of the dentist, Dr. Denise Hale ’88 is now in her 36th year of dental practice and an active leader in the profession.