News Archives

Dec 03, 2020
  • David Jones

ECU dental students, providers reflect on event for veterans’ care

The ECU School of Dental Medicine provided dental care for dozens of veterans last month during the school’s annual ECU Smiles for Veterans program at its community service learning center...

Nov 18, 2020
  • David Jones

SoDM veteran faculty, family share lessons for career and life

ECU School of Dental Medicine faculty, staff, students and residents tuned in for a virtual Veterans Day Leadership Panel on Nov. 11 to hear words of wisdom from faculty veterans....

Oct 19, 2020
  • David Jones

ECU dental school names inaugural assistant dean for diversity, equity and inclusion

Dr. Wanda Wright has been named the inaugural assistant dean for diversity, equity and inclusion for the ECU School of Dental Medicine (SoDM). Wright, who has been with the school...

Sep 24, 2020
  • David Jones

Huff op-ed published in two SoDM home communities

Ashley Huff, a third-year DMD candidate and a 2020-21 J. Bradley Wilson Schweitzer Fellow, had an op-ed published in two regional newspapers that explores the links between diet and chronic...

Sep 22, 2020
  • David Jones

Research study seeks moms-to-be

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many researchers in ECU’s Division of Health Sciences are finding it difficult to find participants for grant-funded studies. But research remains one of the most important...

Sep 18, 2020
  • David Jones

Experienced Professionals

During any ordinary year, the ECU School of Dental Medicine’s residency programs provide a rigorous learning experience for dental school graduates. This year, those residents earned invaluable experience serving during...

Sep 09, 2020
  • David Jones

Long shares op-ed on oral care for vulnerable populations

Victoria Long, a Class of 2022 DMD candidate in the ECU SoDM and a 2020-21 J. Bradley Wilson Schweitzer Fellow, shared an op-ed in the Sept. 6 issue of Greenville’s...

Aug 07, 2020
  • David Jones

Summer Research Scholars showcase projects

The School of Dental Medicine’s four Summer Research Scholars presented their posters this week during the 23rd Annual Medical Student Scholarship Forum Virtual Celebration. During the virtual event, Laura Bauza-Davila,...

Jul 29, 2020
  • David Jones

36,240 People In Pitt County Are Food Insecure

With more than 36,000 Pitt County residents living with food insecurity, communities are getting more creative in addressing the problem. Scarlett Walston, Class of ’22, explores how individuals, families and...

Jul 27, 2020
  • David Jones

SNDA chapter yields awards, national leadership roles

The ECU School of Dental Medicine’s chapter of the Student National Dental Association (SNDA) was awarded the “Medium Size Chapter of the Year” honor for the second consecutive time at...