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Eastman Dental’s John Borrelli Receives Meliora Award

Posted on May 6, 2009 by

John Borrelli. Time. Energy. Heart. That’s what John Borrelli brings every day to his job as director of finance and administration at the Eastman Dental Center. They are themes that appear repeatedly in comments from colleagues who nominated Borrelli for … Continue reading →

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Scientists Discover Why Teeth Form in a Single Row

Posted on April 1, 2009 by

A system of opposing genetic forces determines why mammals develop a single row of teeth, while sharks sport several, according to a study published today in the journal Science. When completely understood, the genetic program described in the study may … Continue reading →

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EDC Retired Faculty Member Featured in Local Newspaper

Posted on July 14, 2008 by

Dr. Buddhi Shrestha, former EDC professor and director of community dentistry, was recently featured in the Messenger Post.  Read the full article here.

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Convocation 2008 Remembrances

Posted on July 10, 2008 by

Forty-three dentists received their postdoctoral certificates from the University of Rochester Medical Center Eastman Department of Dentistry.  You can join the festivities that took place in June with a click.

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Update: Eastman Dental Center Open Monday June 9

Posted on June 9, 2008 by

The Eastman Dental Center has been reopened and is fully operational.  Clean up crews worked all weekend, after an early morning fire on Friday. 

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Eastman Dental Center Closed Friday June 6

Posted on June 6, 2008 by

The Eastman Dental Center at 625 Elmwood Avenue, is closed today as a result of smoke damage from an early-morning electrical fire on the concourse level. Patients with dental appointments at Strong Memorial Hospital are being seen as scheduled. Patients … Continue reading →

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Overweight Kids Have Fewer Cavities, New Study Shows

Posted on April 2, 2008 by

Contrary to conventional wisdom, overweight children have fewer cavities and healthier teeth compared to their normal weight peers, according to a study published in this month’s issue of Community Dentistry & Oral Epidemiology. Surprised researchers at the Eastman Dental Center, … Continue reading →

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EDC featured in WHAM News 13 Story

Posted on February 18, 2008 by

The Eastman Dental Center was recently featured in  WHAM News 13′s story Dental Care for Kids—Still a Nightmare for Some.

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Dentistry Operations Supervisor Receives Board Excellence Award

Posted on February 8, 2008 by

Lisa Lord, a dental operations supervisor for General Dentistry and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, received a Board Excellence Award for Dentistry for consistently displaying a high degree of integrity, responsibility and ambition during her 26 years of service to this … Continue reading →

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Winemaking Waste Proves Effective Against Disease-Causing Bacteria in Early Studies

Posted on January 17, 2008 by

A class of chemicals in red wine grapes may significantly reduce the ability of bacteria to cause cavities. The recent study examined the make-up of polyphenols in red wine grape varieties and their ability to interfere with Streptococcus mutans (S. … Continue reading →

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