Smiles on Friday – May 16, 2025

Smiles on Friday is our weekly update from around the ECU School of Dental Medicine. Follow the activities of students, faculty, staff and residents each week. If you want to receive the email version, please send a note to smilesonfriday@ecu.edu.

Two women standing with certificate.

Rhonda Carlson, preclinical lab coordinator, was recognized as an Outstanding Staff Award recipient by the ECU Staff Senate. Congrats!

Four women posing in hallway.

At CSLC-Brunswick County, Lori Chiulli and Teresa Walker connect with AEGD residents Drs. Alexis Millan and Hanna Khan to prepare for their first patients of the afternoon.

Two dentists working on a patient in a dental clinic.

Once in a while, Dr. Don Worm, assistant director of the AEGD residency program, simulates patient interaction with our D1s as Jaylyn Hill learns with “patient” Rhea Bhatt.

Four dentist treating a patient.

D4s Lindsey Clevenger, Krystal Jaimes and Jayna Patel are already busy at work on their first rotation at CSLC-Davidson County determining the tooth shade for an implant patient.

Three people standing behind a table with a computer on it.

D3s Kaylee Flannigan, Yarboro and Landon Evans welcome guests to our table at Samanthahe NCDS Annual Session.

Graphic with text Have a great weekend! Smile! Greg


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