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Georgios Romanos, professor in the Department of Periodontics and Endodontics at Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine, was the recipient of this year’s Glenda Payas Outstanding Educator Award, given annually by the Academy of Laser Dentistry.
Driven by the shortage of dental school faculty in New York and across the United States, Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine hosted its second Dental Educators Day on Thursday, October 3.
A proven healthcare executive on Long Island and beyond, Kevin Tuttle, MHA, has been appointed associate dean for finance and administration at Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine. In this position, Tuttle will oversee the finance and administration, staff human resources, information and technology and facilities of the school.
Chloe Beninati, DDS/MPH ’22, a second-year resident in Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine’s Advanced Dental Education Program in Endodontics, has been awarded the prestigious Foundation for Endodontics and Dentsply Sirona Freedom Scholarship.
Seizing an opportunity to explore the world of dentistry – and get a glimpse of life asa dental student – 20 students from across the United States took part in Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine’s new Dive Into Dental Sciences summer program.
The Drs. Richard and Mary Truhlar Endowed Scholarship is designated to help fund the dental education of prospective students from Dental Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSA) in New York. Adding to its impact, endowment gifts to The State University of New York institutions in 2024 are matched by 50 percent from the New York State Matching Fund for Endowment Contributions program.
Alexandra Makara, DDS, will be joining the School of Dental Medicine as a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry beginning in August.
Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine’s Class of 2024 entered the Staller Center of the Arts one last time as students for their convocation ceremony, and they left as the newest wave of dentists to join the workforce.
Reneida Reyes, DDS ’78, MPH, a decorated pediatric dentist, teacher and figure in organized dentistry, was selected to receive the 2024 Distinguished Alumnus Award from Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine.
Symbolizing their commitment to the profession of dentistry and optimal care for their patients, the School of Dental Medicine’s Class of 2027 officially accepted their new attire – fresh white coats – at the annual White Coat Ceremony.