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The official account of UIC Dentistry. Better Oral Health through Transformative Innovation. World-Class Oral Health Education, Patient Care and Research.

The University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry is a worldwide leader in clinical care that is patient-centered and evidence-based, with a foundation in preventive and public health sciences; integrated education programs based on advanced technology; and interdisciplinary, innovative research. Our mission is to promote optimum oral and general health to the people of the State of Illinois and worldwide. The University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) College of Dentistry offers the widest range of general and specialty dental care services in Chicago – all in one place. We have over 280 faculty and residents in general and advanced specialty clinics including Endodontics, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Oral Medicine, Orthodontics, Pediatric Dentistry, Periodontics and Prosthodontics. We also have 40+ researchers advancing scientific knowledge to improve oral health outcomes in Chicagoland and across the world. We are dedicated to educating and helping patients adopt healthy oral hygiene habits and make the best decisions to improve their oral health. We do this by taking the time to develop a strong relationship with each of our patients -- this is why patients choose UIC.

10/21/2026

Recently, Dr. Nadia Kawar, clinical professor of periodontics, received the 2026 CSCI Volunteer of the Year Award at the Chicago International Gala at the Field Museum. Hosted by World Business Chicago and Chicago Sister Cities International, the annual gala celebrates global connections, diplomacy and economic partnerships that strengthen Chicago’s role as a global city. The event welcomes members of the Chicago Consular Corps, one of the largest in the United States, representing more than 80 countries. The gala also supports the next generation of leaders through the Chicago Consular Corps Scholarship Fund at the University of Illinois Chicago.

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Kawar on this incredible achievement!

Watch Dr. Nadia Kawar WBC Volunteer of the Year Video: https://youtu.be/O3SF4bOYUgo?si=KxCIyL8jbbOHZ4Jw

10/16/2026

Dr. Chun-Chieh Huang, assistant professor of oral biology, has received the Oral Health Research on Aging Award from the Office of Research. The monetary award will support his project, “Engineering MSC EVs With Embryonic Stem Cell EV miRNA for Repair of Aged Bone.” Dr. Huang, along with Sriram Ravindran, PhD, professor of oral biology and MPI, and Praveen Gajendrareddy, BDS, PhD, co-investigator, will test the hypothesis that mesenchymal stem cell extracellular vesicles can be engineered to carry miR-302b and used to enhance bone regeneration.

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Huang and his research team on this achievement.

10/14/2026

Recently, Dr. Christine Wu, professor of pediatric dentistry, was interviewed by BBC News about her research on diet and natural plant-derived components that may help counteract the harmful effects of sugar-producing, cariogenic bacteria and support oral health. Her research on tea, cranberries, milk and dairy products was featured in the BBC Future article, “Here’s What to Eat to Protect Your Mouth’s Good Bacteria.”

Congratulations to Dr. Wu and her research team for bringing the college’s innovative research to a national and international audience.

Read the full article: https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20260901-heres-what-to-eat-to-protect-your-oral-microbiome

10/09/2026

We are LIVE on Epic!

UIC College of Dentistry & Clinics has officially joined UI Health on a unified electronic health record system through Epic Wisdom.

This important milestone will help strengthen coordination between dental and medical care, enhance the patient experience, and open new opportunities for education and research.
A huge thank you to our faculty, staff, students, residents and partners whose hard work and teamwork brought us to Go-Live!

Learn more about this transformation: https://today.uic.edu/uic-college-of-dentistry-clinics-joins-ui-healths-epic-system/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

09/25/2026

Dr. Lin Chen, MD, PhD, a research professor in the department of periodontics, has been awarded a one year research contract sponsored by Colgate Palmolive Company. Titled “Development of in vitro models of human oral fibroblast and keratinocyte senescence induced by hydrogen peroxide, bacterial LPS, and advanced glycation end-products,” the project will support Dr. Chen’s development of laboratory models to study how oxidative stress, bacterial products and compounds associated with high blood sugar contribute to aging and damage in human oral epithelial cells and fibroblasts. In the future, these models could be used to screen and compare oral care products and therapeutic compounds for their ability to protect oral cells, reduce cellular stress and aging and preserve tissue repair functions.

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Chen on this achievement!

09/07/2026

Dr. Sath Allareddy, Brodie chair of orthodontics and professor; Dr. Praveen Gajendrareddy, chair of periodontics and professor; Dr. Michael Han, associate professor of oral and maxillofacial surgery and program director; and Dr. Min Kyeong Lee, associate professor of orthodontics, have been awarded a three year contract from the Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation.

Titled “Data Science/Health Informatics Research,” the project will support Drs. Allareddy, Gajendrareddy, Han and Lee in conducting big data analytics research on oral-systemic health connections, assessing outcomes among patients hospitalized with cleft and craniofacial differences and identifying predictors of quality, access and costs of care in hospital based settings for the treatment of oral health-related conditions.

Please join us in congratulating Drs. Allareddy, Gajendrareddy, Han and Lee on this achievement!

08/28/2026

What if one week could inspire a future dentist?

From Aug. 17–21, 45 Chicago-area high school students took part in the UIC College of Dentistry’s Urban Health Program Dental Camp!

Throughout the week, students got an inside look at the dental profession through:

- Hands-on laboratory activities
- Dental and scientific lectures
- Clinical observation
- Exposure to technology used in dentistry
- Mentoring and guidance

The camp gave students in grades 9–12 from disadvantaged backgrounds an opportunity to explore dentistry, learn about the role of oral health professionals and discover what a future in the field could look like.

The UHP Dental Camp is part of the college’s commitment to expanding pathways into dentistry and building a more inclusive pipeline of future oral health care professionals.

Who knows? We may have met some future dentists this week!

08/24/2026

Dr. Vivian Ha, periodontics resident, was selected to receive the inaugural Patty & Paul Levi Periodontal Resident Research Award from the American Academy of Periodontology Foundation. The award recognizes research in preventive periodontology and the oral-systemic link and was expanded in 2026 to include periodontal residents.

In collaboration with Rush University Medical Center, Dr. Ha’s research explores connections between the brain, gut and oral cavity, including how inflammation associated with Parkinson’s disease may be detected in and potentially perpetuated by periodontal pathogens.

Dr. Ha extends her gratitude to the UIC Department of Periodontics and her mentors, Dr. Joel Schwartz, Dr. Afsar Naqvi and Dr. Scott Tomar.

The award will be recognized at the American Academy of Periodontology’s annual meeting in October.

Congratulations, Dr. Ha!

08/21/2026

For nearly 300 internally displaced children in Sudan, access to oral health care came directly to their community.

From July 25–29, the Sudan Humanitarian Dental Mission, co-led by Dr. Azza Ahmed, clinical associate professor of pediatric dentistry at the University of Illinois Chicago, and Dr. Nazik Nurelhuda provided oral health care to nearly 300 internally displaced children in Sudan’s Red Sea State.

Conducted in collaboration with the Sudanese American Physicians Association, with Red Sea University serving as a collaborating institution, the mission brought together nearly 70 volunteers to provide dental care and oral health education while supporting clinical training for local dental students and dentists.

The mission also provided a mobile dental chair and a digital X-ray sensor that remained in Sudan, helping local teams extend dental services to displaced communities beyond the mission itself.

More than an effort to address immediate oral health needs, the mission focused on building local capacity and creating sustainable pathways to care for children with limited access to dental services. This initiative marks the beginning of a longer-term effort to expand access to oral health care for displaced communities in Sudan.

We are proud to recognize everyone who contributed their time, expertise, and dedication to making this mission possible.

08/19/2026

What if we could better predict how the body will heal craniofacial bone?

At the University of Illinois Chicago, Dr. Genevieve Romanowicz, assistant professor of oral biology, is taking an important step toward answering that question.

Dr. Romanowicz has received a three-year R00 Pathway to Independence Award from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research for her project, “Bone-Like Organoids to Understand Factors Controlling Local Bone Immune Response and Regeneration.”

Her research will examine how immune responses influence craniofacial bone healing and explore bone-like organoids as tools to predict and ultimately improve healing outcomes.

This work represents the kind of innovative research that advances our understanding of oral health and opens new possibilities for regenerative medicine.

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Romanowicz and her team on this achievement.

08/17/2026

Last week, the College of Dentistry welcomed 12 congressional staff members representing Illinois’ federal delegations.

During the visit, Dean Rowan shared an overview of the college and highlighted its work in education, research and patient care. She also discussed key issues facing the dental profession before leading a tour of the college’s clinics, laboratories and facilities.

The visit provided an opportunity to showcase the work happening across UIC Dentistry and connect with leaders who help shape the future of oral health care.

08/10/2026

BBC News recently featured the research of Anne George, DDS, MSD, PhD, professor of oral biology, on efforts to regenerate human teeth.

Dr. George studies the proteins that help dentin grow, mineralize and repair itself. She also was part of the team that cloned one of the genes responsible for dentin formation, advancing researchers' understanding of how teeth develop and maintain this tissue. Her research could lead to treatments that enable damaged teeth to regenerate dentin naturally, reducing the need for traditional fillings.

Read the full BBC article at the :
https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20260717-goodbye-implants-scientists-are-regrowing-teeth

08/03/2026

Congratulations to our faculty, students and collaborators on receiving six grants through the 2026 Mars Snacking Foundation/Chicago Dental Society Foundation Healthier Smiles Grant Program!

These awards recognize innovative projects from the Departments of Pediatric Dentistry and Population Oral Health that expand access to care, advance oral health education and improve the health of our communities.

Congratulations to Scott Tomar, Patrick D. Smith, Aya Alshboul, Emily Cyrwus, Aynur Namik, Samah Shafi and their collaborators on this outstanding achievement. Your dedication to advancing oral health through research, education and service continues to make a meaningful impact.

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