The latest issue of the Dean’s High 5 from Detroit Mercy Dental’s newsletter, Impressions, is now available online. This edition’s headlines include: Dean receives 2021 William J. Gies Award from ADEA Faculty members invited to present at College of Prosthodontists Annual Meeting Student services & enrollment management, assistant dean presents at American …
Mert N. Aksu, dean and professor at the University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry, has been named a recipient of the 2021 American Dental Education Association’s (ADEA) Gies Award for Vision – Dental Educator. The William J. Gies Awards are the most coveted honors in oral health and dental education …
The latest issue of the Dean’s High 5 from Detroit Mercy Dental’s newsletter, Impressions, is now available online. This edition’s headlines include: ADEA /FEMA donates KN95 masks to the School of Dentistry Dr. Anthony Neely receives the Excellence in Teaching and Mentoring Award by the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) Virtual Commencement …
The latest issue of the Dean’s High 5 from Detroit Mercy Dental’s newsletter, Impressions, is now available online. This edition’s headlines include: University announces a new campus expansion in Novi Promotions within the Office of Diversity and Inclusion CARES Act Funds Delta Sigma Delta PINK OUT Dental Hygiene Month Celebration
The latest issue of the Dean’s High 5 from Detroit Mercy Dental’s newsletter, Impressions, is now available online. This edition’s headlines include: Welcome Dental Class of 2024 Enhanced Entryway Opening DS3, Laura Hagerty awarded 2020-21 American Student Dental Association (ASDA) National Leadership Position DS3, Taylor Robertson wins Third Place in the 2020 …
University of Detroit Mercy recently received positive news coverage by WDIV in Detroit for the institution’s efforts to implement health and safety measures as the fall semester quickly approaches. With the term set to begin Aug. 24, WDIV spent considerable time at both the McNichols Campus and School of Dentistry …
Clinical Assistant Professor of Division Practice Essentials & IPE Candace Ziglor, Detroit Mercy Dental Associate Professor and Assistant Dean of Educational Development Kathi Shepherd and Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Pamela Zarkowski were members of a panel that discussed teaching strategies, programming, policies and procedures supporting diversity and …
Recent charitable grants totaling more than half a million dollars will support scholarships, programs, faculty research and community outreach at Detroit Mercy. The two largest grants, totaling $420,000, were made by the Kresge Foundation to the Detroit Collaborative Design Center (DCDC), a nonprofit architecture and urban design firm within the …
Students from University of Detroit Mercy’s School of Dentistry will be serving even more members of the community free of charge thanks to a grant from the American Dental Association Foundation’s E. “Bud” Tarrson Dental School Student Community Leadership Award. The $11,417.83 grant is to support the work of the …
The latest issue of the Dean’s High 5 from Detroit Mercy Dental’s newsletter, Impressions, is now available online. This edition’s headlines include: Professor Zhou featured on cover of Journal of Clinical Periodontology Third-year dental student awarded prestigious scholarship Student Services initiatives awarded grants from the University Fourth-year dental student recruits at Health …
The latest issue of the Dean’s High 5 from Detroit Mercy Dental’s newsletter, Impressions, is now available online. This edition’s headlines include: Construction update: entryway and reception area project Dental students treat special needs patients Juliette Daniels earns a Doctor of Education degree Administrators present at national conference to colleagues in Student …
The latest issue of the Dean’s High 5 from Detroit Mercy Dental’s newsletter, Impressions, is now available online. This edition’s headlines include: Provost Zarkowski acknowledged by Crain’s Detroit Business Professor Jones recognized by Department of Veteran’s Affairs Volunteers represent Detroit Mercy Dental at annual Men’s Health Event SNDA’s Oral Cancer Walk proves …
University of Detroit Mercy will celebrate Homecoming 2019 on Sept. 20-21. Join the Fall Festival-themed festivities as you reconnect with the University through two exciting days filled with food, fun and celebrations. Attendees will enjoy several exciting activities, including zip lining, casino games, carnival games benefiting Detroit Mercy student groups …
The latest issue of the Dean’s High 5 from Detroit Mercy Dental’s newsletter, Impressions, is now available online. This edition’s headlines include: School of Dentistry welcomes new classes to the profession Faculty and student volunteers attend multiple summer health fairs Division of Graduate Endodontics learns from endodontic expert Detroit Mercy well-represented …
The latest issue of the Dean’s High 5 from Detroit Mercy Dental’s newsletter, Impressions, is now available online. This edition’s headlines include: Professor Lynne Morgan to serve on Michigan Board of Dentistry Student group awarded at National Dental Association convention Faculty chosen to participate in ADEA/AAL Emerging Leaders Program Alpha Omega travels …
Detroit Mercy Dental Dean Mert Aksu was awarded a Community Leadership Award by the Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services for his “unwavering dedication, vision and commitment to dental education and community service.”
The latest issue of the Dean’s High 5 from Detroit Mercy Dental’s newsletter, Impressions, is now available online. This edition’s headlines include: Professor Michael Haddow to be recognized with prestigious award Professor Melanie Mayberry elected to ADA House of Delegates Iftar dinner provides cultural experience Periodontal residents awarded at MDA …
Detroit Mercy’s commencement ceremonies on the McNichols Campus for the School of Dentistry, School of Law, graduate and undergraduate students wrapped up May 11 and faculty, staff and leadership could not be more proud of our graduates. This year marked the first time that the University held separate ceremonies for …
A statewide community outreach pilot program for pregnant women in high-risk populations and run by University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry will continue and expand, thanks to a $630,000 grant from the Delta Dental Foundation (DDF). Michigan Initiative for Maternal and Infant Oral Health (MIMOH), which started in 2017 …
University of Detroit Mercy will hold its annual commencement ceremonies on May 10 and 11, 2019, in Calihan Hall on the McNichols Campus. Rip Rapson, president of The Kresge Foundation, will be commencement speaker for undergraduate graduation ceremonies on Saturday, May 11. Detroit Mercy will award degrees to a total …
The latest issue of the Dean’s High 5 from Detroit Mercy Dental’s newsletter, Impressions, is now available online. This edition’s headlines include: Congratulations to the 2019 honor society inductees Research activity expands into renovated space Students travel to Jamaica for mission trip Dental student writes for national publication Professor Chand …
On Friday, April 12, Detroit Mercy honored eight special alumni during the annual Alumni Achievement Spirit Awards. More than 280 people attended the awards gala and dinner celebration, which took place in the Ballroom of the Student Union on the McNichols campus. Each year, the University honors alumni from each …
The latest issue of the Dean’s High 5 from Detroit Mercy Dental’s newsletter, Impressions, is now available online. This edition’s headlines include: Construction under way at Corktown Campus Michigan Initiative for Maternal and Infant Oral Health project receives funding for a second year Dental student awarded American Dental Association Foundation scholarship …
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Pamela Zarkowski was the 2019 Mirmelstein Lecture speaker at the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry, March 1. Zarkowski presented ”The Intersection of Law and Ethics – Stop – Go – Yield.” She was also the keynote speaker for the VCU School of Dentistry’s White …
Detroit Mercy Dental Dean Mert Aksu and Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Pamela Zarkowski co-presented the topic, “Dental Service Organizations: The Ethics of Corporate Dentistry,” at the American College of Legal Medicine in Los Angeles, Feb. 22.
Detroit Mercy Dental’s very own Santa (Dean) Aksu commissioned Curette the Elf to make certain folks on the Corktown Campus knew how appreciative he was of each one of them. Watch to see how special of a season it has been around campus. Happy Holidays! – Directed by Detroit Mercy …
Detroit Mercy Dental Clinical Staff Assistant Kathy Metzger received this year’s School of Dentistry ACE Award. Colleagues describe Metzger as someone who “cares deeply for patients, doing her best to assure that they have the best treatment and a positive experience,” and “has very high standards for patient care.” The …
Clinical Assistant Professor of Graduate Education and Clinical Dentistry Yung-Ting Hsu was named recipient of the Nevins Teaching and Clinical Research Fellowship from the American Academy of Periodontology Foundation. Eligible recipients include full-time periodontal educators who have been teaching one to five years and are board-certified in periodontology. The Nevins …
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Pamela Zarkowski spoke at the American Dental Education (ADEA) Allied Dental Program Directors Conference in San Diego, June 3, focusing on “10 Things that Keep Administrators Up at Night.” She also presented a “PechaKucha” formatted presentation, consisting of 20 slides in 4 minutes, …
