Dentistry
Marquette dental, MCW students team up to tackle jaw disorders
Jaw pain and discomfort affects millions of Americans, but some conditions are more serious if left untreated. A collaborative event between Marquette’s School of Dentistry and the Medical College of Wisconsin teaches students how to detect and handle those conditions. On Thursday, Feb. 5, second-year Marquette dental students and first-year medical students from MCW teamed…
Galentine’s Know Your Lemons, Feb. 17
Jen Bjork, clinical supervisor of surgical and diagnostic sciences in the School of Dentistry, will teach early breast cancer detection skills that save lives.
The Dairy State is all smiles. Marquette dental experts explain why Wisconsin is ranked third-best for oral health
Wisconsinites’ positive sleep habits and active social lives say something about the state’s oral health, a new study shows. A 2026 report by personal finance website WalletHub rated Wisconsin as the third-best state for dental health in a study that looked at 25 key indicators of dental wellness, including access to dental care and dental…
Dental student spotlight: Inspired to Serve
For third-year student Rebecca Odeh, her passion for patients has flourished through the Special Care Dentistry Association (SCDA) student network and hands-on experiences serving in the Delta Dental Urgent and Special Care Clinic. As president of SCDA, Odeh leads one of the school’s largest student organizations, involving nearly half of Marquette School of Dentistry’s (MUSoD)…
Marquette researchers propose new computational method for rare genetic variants association testing
Researchers at Marquette University have developed MIRAGE, a new Bayesian computational method that addresses the challenges of rare genetic variant association tests.
New Marquette Dental School program offers rare access to prospective students
In an age when many dental schools offer limited tours to prospective students — and some that don’t offer tours at all — Marquette University School of Dentistry is making its clinics and classrooms more accessible to future dentists. A new student ambassador program launched this year by the school’s Office of Admissions offers visiting students and families tours led by current students during the school’s operating hours, an experience Director of Admissions Cassie Stewart…
Fourth-year dental student receives Biomedical Research Award at national symposium
Fourth-year Marquette University School of Dentistry student Grace Flynn received the Biomedical Research Award at the 30th Annual Hinman Student Research Symposium.
Dr. Zaid Badr receives ADEA Junior Faculty Award
Dr. Zaid Badr, clinical assistant professor and director of the Technological Innovation Center at Marquette University School of Dentistry, is the recipient of the 2025-26 Junior Faculty Award from the American Dental Education Association (ADEA). “This prestigious recognition is a testament to Dr. Badr’s remarkable achievements and dedication to excellence in teaching, research, and service…
Faculty and staff honored at annual Employee Anniversary Luncheon
Faculty and staff members from across the university were honored at the annual Employee Anniversary Luncheon on Tuesday, Oct. 28.
School of Dentistry unveils state-of-the-art Endodontic Clinic
Marquette University School of Dentistry celebrated the long-awaited opening of its new Endodontic Clinic with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday, Nov. 6. The clinic, which opened at the start of the fall semester, moved the endodontic program into a new space within the school, expanding its footprint and allowing for more operatories and equipment. “This new…