UNC-CH Adams School Of Dentistry

The official account of UNC Adams School of Dentistry.

Extraordinary people. Exemplary scholarship. Exceptional care.

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AI + dentistry = the future of patient care. 🦷

Aminollah Khormali, PhD, is a DDS student and researcher at ASOD working to bring artificial intelligence to dental diagnostics — and he's already winning national recognition for it.

Read more: https://t.co/F9V6ZjTtXL

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Jim Menius, BSDEN ’73, DDS ’76, built his own successful practice and career defined by service, resilience, & compassion for his patients.

Learn more about Dr. Menius in the NC Dental Review out this fall.

Update your contact info now to get your copy https://t.co/dDJKWVjY1Z

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UNC ASOD dental learners were in Raleigh for @NCDentalSociety’s Advocacy Day.

In the room where oral health policy is made, our learners had a rare opportunity to be immersed in it. 🦷🏛️

#DentalAdvocacy #UNCAdams #FutureDentists

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Calling all ASOD alumni (2015–24)

Did your DISC rotation help shape your practice decisions?

We’re conducting a research study and want to hear about how your DISC experience influenced you.

✨ Complete the survey for a research study (IRB # 25-1653)
➡️ https://t.co/Lt744yCXbr

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We're excited to share Dr. Jack King was named as the new Director of DDS Admissions at UNC Adams School of Dentistry! 🎉

A double Tar Heel with 11 years on the ASOD faculty and 30+ years in private practice, Dr. King is a familiar and trusted face in our community.

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Full circle moment 💫

AROW Scholars book club in March, commencement keynote speaker in May—a huge thank you to author, Mary Otto, for visiting ASOD and inspiring the next generation of dentists! 🦷💙

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Shoutout to Keerthana Solainathan & Harshita Kapoor, winners of the 2026 Simodont Competition.

The Simodont, a VR dental simulator, lets students feel & perform procedures on virtual teeth before ever touching a patient. These students mastered it in four competitive rounds.👏

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The largest DISC Appreciation Day yet, on April 24, brought together precepting teams & learners for the first time before the summer rotation, offering meaningful conversations that will set the tone for the outreach that follows. Read about the event ➡️ https://t.co/8ZoxsOtFW3

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Why do some people get cavities no matter how well they brush? Genetics, probably.

ASOD researchers received an NIH grant to dig into exactly that — as part of GLIDE2, an international study pulling data from 800,000+ people across 27 countries.

More ➡️ https://t.co/xFxMKim4fR

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ASOD honored its 25–26 Schweitzer Fellows and welcomed its incoming class — students problem-solving for NC's most underserved communities.

Free dentures. Homeless patient care. Mobile dental clinics for refugees. Oral health ed for kids.

Read more https://t.co/ZW6bSZgqMC

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Graduated from ASOD between 2015–2024? We’d love to hear about how your experience with the DISC (Dentistry in Service to Community) rotation has impacted your current practice.

✨ Share your insights for a research study (IRB # 25-1653)  https://t.co/MZO8UiJQNc

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The Dr. Jessica Y. Lee Fund launched in 2024 to honor Jessica Y. Lee, DDS, MPH, PhD ’02, former chair of the Department of Pediatric Dentistry and Dental Public Health. The fund will support residents of ASOD’s Pediatric Dentistry residency program. https://t.co/cheNSqbt3m

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On Thursday, May 7th, our Doctor of Dental Surgery, Advanced Dental Education, and Dental Hygiene graduates officially joined the profession — ready to serve patients and communities with skill, compassion, and care. We couldn't be more proud. #Grad2026 #DDS #DentalHygiene #ADE

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ASOD DDS and ASPID students recently took part in a major milestone of their academic journey: the white coat ceremony. Help us welcome this new class of aspiring dentists! Big congratulations to all!

Read more about our recent ceremonies here: https://t.co/TtH3TwWx6n

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🦷 Virtual Shadowing Event → TODAY at 2 PM!

Ever wondered what happens in a prosthodontic appointment? Join us today to find out!

✅ Real prosthodontic appointment in real time
✅ Learn from dental professionals
✅ Live Q&A session

https://t.co/VFnP2WSHJ8

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If you graduated from UNC ASOD between 2015–2024, we’d love to hear how your experience with the DISC (Dentistry in Service to Community) rotation has impacted your current practice.

Share your insights on this survey for a research study (IRB # 25-1653)
https://t.co/FfthxVQOWY

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Dr. Ron Strauss recently received a 2026 University Teaching Award from UNC. Strauss is the fifth ASOD faculty member to receive a University Teaching Award, joining William Vann, Ray Williams, Allen Samuelson and Wendy Clark.

Read more: https://t.co/Ke7TSWWsR4

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Congratulations to our first-year dental hygiene students on receiving their white coats! Your commitment to patient care begins here 🩵 🌟

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Calling all UNC ASOD alumni ('15-'24). We’re conducting a research study and want to hear about how your DISC experience influenced you.

✨ Share your story by completing the survey for a research study (IRB # 25-1653)
➡️ https://t.co/7adnlZNFQw

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This #GiveUNC, support future generations of oral health providers by sponsoring a white coat for a D1 student.

Sponsoring a coat goes beyond covering the costs of the coat and ceremony. It shows your support and belief in our students.

Visit: https://t.co/CB7d3qyYTD