UW School of Dentistry Faculty Promotions 2026
September 18, 2026 - Congratulations to the many UW School of Dentistry faculty members who have been recognized for their hard work and effort in advancing the mission of the School.
UW AEGD Program Receives CODA Approval
August 31, 2026 - The University of Washington School of Dentistry has received approval from the Commission on Dental Accreditation for its Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) program.
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.
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.
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.
Eight Class of 2026 Graduates Inducted Into UW OKU Chapter
June 26, 2026 - The UWSOD’s Sigma Sigma chapter of Omicron Kappa Upsilon (OKU) inducted eight new members from the Class of 2026 earlier this month.
Dr. Jillian Grant Honored as 2026 Wands Fellow
June 15, 2026 - Dr. Jillian Grant, a first-year prosthodontics resident, has been selected as the recipient of the 2026 David H. Wands Fellowship in Graduate Prosthodontics.
Professor Emerita Dr. Wendy Mouradian Passes Away
May 20, 2026 - Dr. Wendy Mouradian, Professor Emerita of Pediatric Dentistry in the School of Dentistry, who was also appointed in the Schools of Medicine and Public Health, passed away last week.
Dr. Azeez Fashina Named 2026 UWSOD Magnuson Scholar
May 11, 2026 - Dr. Azeez Fashina, a third-year PhD student who works in the lab of Dr. Robert Cornell, has been named as the School of Dentistry’s 2026-2027 Magnuson Scholar.
Natalie Mazzawi Is Maximizing UW Interdisciplinary Research
May 6, 2026 - In her first few years as an undergraduate student at the UW, Natalie Mazzawi did not see herself in a lab. Participating in research wasn’t on her radar.
UW Names Jolyn Fessenden, Priyanka Prajapati 2026 Husky 100
April 21, 2026 - UW School of Dentistry students Jolyn Fessenden (‘28) and Priyanka Prajapati (‘26) have each been named to the 2026 cohort of the UW’s Husky 100, the university announced.
Dr. Nayar Named Maxillofacial Prosthetics Service Director
April 17, 2026 - The UW School of Dentistry and Department of Restorative Dentistry are excited to announce that Dr. Suresh Nayar has been appointed as the new Director of the Maxillofacial Prosthetics Service.
UW Research Team Led by Dr. Tracy Popowics Win Gies Award
March 27, 2026 - The IADR/AADOCR has selected Dr. Tracy Popowics and her team of UW researchers as the recipients of the William J. Gies Award for Biomaterials & Bioengineering.
Dr. Donald Chi Wins IADR E.W. Borrow Award
March 26, 2026 - Dr. Donald Chi, the UWSOD’s outgoing Associate Dean for Research and professor in the Department of Oral Health Sciences, has been selected as the recipient of the International Association for Dental, Oral and Craniofacial Research (IADR) E.W. Borrow Memorial Award.
New Vice Dean for Academic & Student Affairs, Dr. Yun Saksena
March 19, 2026 - The School of Dentistry is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Yun Saksena as the School’s first-ever Vice Dean for Academic and Student Affairs, effective July 1, 2026.
Celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science
February 11, 2026 - Wednesday, Feb. 11, is the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Established by the United Nations, the day of celebration is meant to recognize that full and equal access to and participation in science, technology and innovation for women and girls of all ages is imperative for achieving gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls.
Edgar Gomez Receives Latino Center for Health Fellowship
February 10, 2026 - Fourth-year dental student Edgar Gomez has been selected as one of the UW Latino Center for Health’s (LCH) 15 recipients of the 2026 Phyllis Gutiérrez-Kenney Graduate Student Scholars Fellowship.
Mark Yang, Sydney Kim Take First Place at 2026 Research Day
February 6, 2026 - Mark Yang and Sydney Kim each took first place in the Dental Predoctoral Oral Presentation and Graduate Trainee Oral Presentation competitions, respectively, at the 2026 UW School of Dentistry Research Day last week.
Students Researching at UWSOD Given Mary Gates Scholarships
February 5, 2026 - Two UW undergraduate students, Summer Cho and Edric Tsang, were awarded Mary Gates Research Scholarships for their work with researchers at the UW School of Dentistry.
Dr. James Newman Wins UW MLK Jr. Tribute Award
January 15, 2026 - Dr. James E. Newman of the Department of Restorative Dentistry has been named as the 2026 recipient of the School of Dentistry’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Service Award.
Dr. Alireza Sadr Named Director of Digital Dentistry
January 5, 2026 - Dr. Alireza Sadr of the Department of Restorative Dentistry has been appointed as the first-ever UW School of Dentistry Director of Digital Dentistry and Innovation, effective Jan. 1, 2026.
Omni Practice Group Brings Dentists “Nordstrom-like” Care
December 4, 2025 - Established in 2004, Omni Practice Group specializes in guiding dentists and healthcare professionals through the complex process of buying and selling practices.
Barbara Davis Is First DiMarco RIDE Leadership Award Recipient
November 24, 2025 - The UW School of Dentistry Regional Initiatives in Dental Education program (RIDE) has established the Arthur C. DiMarco RIDE Leadership Award.
5 Tips for Healthy Smiles This Holiday Season
October 30, 2025 - There are a lot of good things about Halloween, but all those treats can be tricky – especially when it comes to dental health and the potential for cavities.
Leaders Visit New RIDE Oral Health Training Center
October 7, 2025 - UW President Robert Jones and Gonzaga University President Katia Passerini joined elected officials in Spokane to tour the new RIDE space that includes a dental simulation lab, digital dentistry lab and other classrooms.