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Leadership

Faculty and staff celebrate after CODA visit
School of Dentistry CODA site visit successfully completed

December 16, 2024 - In November, the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) visited the UW School of Dentistry for a site visit, which normally takes place once every seven years. After years of preparation, the six School programs evaluated will continue to be CODA-accredited.

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Research

UWSOD Hallway that displays Oral Health for All
UW, MSU researchers help connect genetic variant to cleft palate phenomenon

December 11, 2024 - A cohort of UW researchers from UWSOD and ISCRM assisted in the discovery of the genetic variant that helps explain Finland’s high frequency and geographic distribution of cleft palate.

cleft palate

Recognition

Sara Gordon left, Anna Forsyth right
Dr. Sara Gordon to step down from Academic Affairs leadership

November 25, 2024 - Dr. Sara C. Gordon will step down from her position as Associate Dean for Academic Affairs for the School of Dentistry on Dec. 15, after more than a decade in the role. She will retain her appointment as Professor in the Department of Oral Medicine.

Dr. Gordon

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