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UWSOD Researchers Find Silver Diamine Fluoride Reduces Radiation-Induced Caries

August 21, 2026 - A team of researchers, including Dr. Peter Milgrom and Dr. Lloyd Mancl from the UW School of Dentistry and Dr. Amal Noureldin from the Texas A&M University College of Dentistry, have found that professionally applied silver diamine fluoride (SDF) reduced radiation-induced caries in patients undergoing head and neck radiotherapy, supporting its use as a practical chairside preventive intervention.

Fluoride Research

Clinical Services

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Fred Hutch, UWSOD Partner to Treat Radiotherapy Patients

July 16, 2026 - A strengthened clinical collaboration between the Fred Hutch Cancer Center (FHCC) and the UW School of Dentistry is expanding access to dental care for pre-radiation cancer patients.

Partnership

Awards

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UW AGD Chapter Shines at 2026 Scientific Session

July 8, 2026 - Last week, the UW School of Dentistry’s Mark Yang (‘28) and Paridhi Garg (‘27) received first- and second-place awards, respectively, at the 2026 Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) National Scientific Session in Las Vegas, NV.

AGD Awards

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