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Spring 2024 Magazine | Six Decades of Transformative Excellence

Spring 2024 Magazine: Six Decades of Transformative Excellence

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Faculty, Front Page Articles, Research

Synthetic Cannabinoid Pain Relief at Core of UCLA Dentistry-Led Study

Synthetic Cannabinoid Pain Relief at Core of UCLA Dentistry-Led Study

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Faculty, Front Page Articles, News Hero, Research

Ten Faculty Members Named to Top Scientist List by Stanford

Ten Faculty Members Named to Top Scientist List by Stanford

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Faculty, Front Page Articles

Three Faculty Members Appointed to Oversee Impactful Initiatives

Three Faculty Members Appointed to Oversee Impactful Initiatives

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UCLA Dentistry periodontics faculty
Faculty, Front Page Articles

UCLA and Global Periodontics Community Gathers to Honor Dr. Henry H. Takei

UCLA and Global Periodontics Community Gathers to Honor Dr. Henry H. Takei

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Three dentists in blue scrubs, treating a sedated patient
Faculty, Front Page Articles, Philanthropy Articles, School

UCLA Dentistry Awarded $4.2M for Tenfold Expansion to Special Patient Care Clinic

The UCLA School of Dentistry’s $4.2 million grant from the State of California will fund a multi-faceted expansion.

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Faculty, Front Page Articles, Research

UCLA Dentistry-led Study Finds Ingestible Sensor Could Help People with HIV Stick to Medication Regimen

UCLA Dentistry-led Study Finds Ingestible Sensor Could Help People with HIV Stick to Medication Regimen

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Dr. Nadia Chugal and Dr. Ryan Needle in front of Ryan's research poster
Alumni and Friends, Faculty, Research, School, Students & Residents Articles

UCLA Endodontics Shines at AAE Annual Meeting

The UCLA School of Dentistry’s Section of Endodontics had a strong presence at the recent American Association of Endodontists (AAE) Annual Meeting,

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Alumni and Friends, Faculty, Philanthropy Articles

UCLA Hosts Second Takei Symposium, Highlighting Innovation in Periodontal Regeneration

Nearly 200 periodontists, faculty, residents, alumni, and friends gathered on Sept. 20, 2025, for the second Dr. Henry H. Takei Endowed Periodontal Symposium

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Faculty

UCLA School of Dentistry Announces New Faculty Appointments and Promotions

Drs. Eman Allam and Ahmed Ghoneima joined the School effective July 1, while seven of their colleagues earned promotion.

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By identifying the underlying factors leading to bone loss and osteoporosis, UCLA dentist-scientists hope to pave the way to new treatments
Faculty, Front Page Articles, Research

Unlocking The Mystery Behind Skeletal Aging

Unlocking The Mystery Behind Skeletal Aging

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Faculty, Front Page Articles

Welcome to the Team

Welcome to the Team

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Faculty, Front Page Articles, News Hero

Welcoming Dr. Sunil Kapila

The School of Dentistry is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Sunil Kapila as Professor and Chair of Orthodontics, and Associate Dean for Strategic Init

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Paul Krebsbach, at left, presents an award to a dental student.
Faculty, Leadership, School

What Does it Mean to Be Dean of a Dental School?

A Q&A with Dr. Paul H. Krebsbach in Western Los Angeles Dental Society's WestViews Magazine.

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Yvonne Hernandez-Kapila, in a white lab coat
Faculty, Research

Yvonne Hernandez-Kapila Elected Chair of AAAS Dental and Oral Health Sciences Section

The School's Associate Dean of Research will serve in this national governance role through Dec. 31, 2028.

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