School of Dental Medicine

Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine (SIU SDM) celebrated International Women’s Day with a learn and lunch presentation. The luncheon reflected on the transformation of society in the last decades and encouraged SIU SDM’s women to expand their individual skills and leadership, preparing themselves for success.

“We have so much to admire in the women who continue to pave pathways for opportunity and advancement,” Saulius Drukteinis, DMD, PhD, MS, dean ...

 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Nursing (SON) recognized 32 nurse anesthesia doctoral candidates during a traditional White Coat Ceremony held Tuesday, Jan. 10. The traditional ceremony symbolizes the transition into the clinical portion of the nurse anesthesia Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) specialization.

“The White Coat Ceremony is a rite of passage symbolizing how hard these students have worked over the past year in the program and how far they have co...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Denise Cobb, PhD, has named Saulius Drukteinis, DMD, MS, PhD, as the dean of SIU School of Dental Medicine (SDM) following a national search. The appointment is subject to final approval by the Office of Human Resources and the Board of Trustees, with Dr. Drukteinis to assume his new role at SIU SDM on Monday, Jan. 16.

“Dr. Drukteinis brings great enthusiasm and commitment to the School of Dental ...

The Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine (SIU SDM) provided free dental care to 85 deserving veterans during the fifth annual Veteran’s Care Day on Thursday, Nov. 10. SIU SDM provided more than $45,000 worth of free dental treatment during the event, including cleanings, x-rays, fillings and extractions.

Veteran Marine John W. Smith attended the event for the first time. Due to various circumstances, he had to take three different buses just to get to the dental clinic...

Professors at the Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine (SIU SDM) participated in a special issue of the Journal of Dental Education (JDE) addressing topics related to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB).

Nathalia Garcia, DDS, MS, was invited to contribute as a lead author for one of the manuscripts in the Special JDE Issue about DEIB. The research article was related to advancing women, parity and gender equity. Garcia along with SIU SDM’s Debra Dixon, DMD,...

Registration is now open for the Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine’s (SDM) fifth annual Veteran’s Care Day being held Thursday, Nov. 10 at the SDM’s main clinic in Building 263, 2800 College Ave. in Alton.

“We are proud to offer our services to benefit as many veterans as possible,” said SIU SDM Director of Community Dentistry Katie Kosten, DMD. “Not all veterans have access to extensive dental care, so we are excited to once again bring ...

The Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine (SIU SDM) hosted its 21st annual White Coat Ceremony on Friday, Oct. 7.

The ceremony celebrated the first-year cohort of 49 dental students representing the Class of 2026, as well as six International Advanced Placement Program (IAPP) students comprising the Class of 2024.

Bruce Rotter, DMD, MS, SIU SDM graduate of the Class of 1982, former dean of the dental school, and recent SIUE Alumni Association Hall of Fame inductee, delivered the k...

Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine (SIU SDM) hosted its 17th annual Give Kids a Smile Day on Monday, Oct. 10, offering free comprehensive dental care to 129 children between the ages of 3-13. More than $61,000 worth of care was provided for free.

“The SIU School of Dental Medicine is an important asset to the community as we provide access to care for patients who have difficulty securing a dentist that can serve their comprehensive needs,” said Katie Kosten, D...

The Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine (SIU SDM) has expanded its graduate offerings with a specialty training program in orthodontics that was recently accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA).

“Orthodontic treatment is a complex biological process that involves changes in the bones of the jaw and face as well as the overlying soft tissues, as teeth are moved with orthodontic appliances to their new positions,” said Achint Utreja, DDS, MS, P...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students are among the inaugural recipients of the 2021 SIU System Distinguished Student Service Awards. Awardees were honored during the Board of Trustees meeting held via Zoom Thursday, July 15.

During the meeting, Dianah McGreehan, chair of the award selection committee, announced the recipients and shared brief highlights of their outstanding acts of service. Each will receive $100 and an honorary plaque.

Winners included:

• Madalynn McKenzie &#...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is redesigning its Honors Program starting with new freshmen, who are attending in fall 2016, and students who are transfers or continuing students in spring 2017.

“Our goal is to provide the best of liberal arts education at a vibrant University that has dynamic professional schools,” said Eric Ruckh, associate professor of historical studies and director of the SIUE Honors Program. “The honors program accelerates the transition of&#1...