School of Dental Medicine

Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine (SIU SDM) continues to show its commitment to student and faculty research through its annual Research Day. The event recognizes the global significance of outstanding research to advance the dentistry profession and dental education. 

“The dedication of the faculty mentors amalgamated with the genuine interest of the student researchers who worked together during the year, resulted in exciting research initiatives presented at...

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...

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...