Endodontic Facts
More than 15 million root canals are performed every year. More than 41,000 root canals are performed each day. Endodontists perform 25 root canal treatments each week; general dentists perform...
David Jones Archives
Partnership brings ECU Smiles to Elizabeth City adults
East Carolina University’s School of Dental Medicine hosted an inaugural charity event March 18-19 designed to reach adults in the greatest need of oral health care. A new initiative for...
Two minutes two times a day!
But don’t do it this way says the FDI World Dental Federation in this video celebrating World Oral Health Day on March 20 and every day!
A NATIONAL PERSPECTIVE: ECU Dental Medicine hosts leader of American Dental Association
The East Carolina University School of Dental Medicine earned some national recognition this week as the American Dental Association President spent two days on campus. Dr. Carol Summerhays is the...
Dr. Geralyn Crain is appointed Interim Assistant Vice Chancellor for Interprofessional Collaboration
Dr. Geralyn Crain, assistant dean for educational support and faculty development at the ECU School of Dental Medicine, has been appointed interim assistant vice chancellor for interprofessional collaboration for the...
Dr. Frank Serio receives 2015 ADA Humanitarian Award
Dr. Francis “Frank” G. Serio, adjunct faculty member and former associate dean for clinical affairs at the ECU School of Dental Medicine, received the 2015 American Dental Association (ADA) Humanitarian...
Kristen Eguren presents research at national conferences
Kristen Eguren, a second year dental student from Greensboro, aspires to be on the faculty of a dental school some day and conduct research benefitting patients and oral health practitioners....
Ryan Wilson receives TYLENOL® scholarship
The East Carolina University School of Dental Medicine is proud to announce that fourth-year dental student Ryan Wilson has won a $5,000 TYLENOL® Future Care Scholarship. Wilson, a native of...
Dr. Greg Chadwick named Outstanding Dental Leader by International College of Dentists
D. Gregory Chadwick, DDS, MS, dean of the ECU School of Dental Medicine, was awarded Outstanding Dental Leader in the International College of Dentists (ICD) USA Section at the organization’s...
Laupus Library honors dental faculty scholars
East Carolina University’s Laupus Library marked a decade of honoring research and scholarship from across the Division of Health Sciences’ colleges and schools at a November 10 event. The annual...