Dentistry
Dr. Elsbeth Kalenderian named to Community Smiles Dental Board of Directors
Dr. Elsbeth Kalenderian, professor and dean of Marquette University School of Dentistry, has been named to the board of directors for Community Smiles Dental.
What did dental care look like 250 years ago?
Contrary to popular belief, George Washington didn’t have wooden teeth. What the first commander-in-chief’s dentures were made of is much more disturbing, though his dental history provides a look at how American dental care has advanced since the late 1700s. Washington dealt with regular toothaches, decay and tooth loss beginning in his early 20s, according to the Mount Vernon museum. When he was inaugurated president in 1789 at age 57, only one real tooth…
Summer is an ideal time for dental visits; preventive services at Faculty Practice covered at 100%
Summer can be an ideal time to schedule preventive dental exams, as children are out of school and many adults have fewer commitments.
Dr. Zaid Badr appointed to Journal of Dental Education editorial board
Dr. Zaid Badr is a clinical assistant professor and the director of the Technological Innovation Center at the School of Dentistry.
27 inducted into Quarter Century Club
Earlier this spring, Marquette celebrated 27 faculty and staff members inducted into the Quarter Century Club, recognizing employees who have served the university for 25 years or more. The inductees were honored at the Quarter Century Club Annual Dinner, a tradition dating back to 1948, when former president Rev. Edward J. O’Donnell, S.J., shared these dedicated individuals “should be recognized…
Honors Program in Digital Dentistry celebrates third cohort of graduates
Marquette University School of Dentistry recently celebrated the third cohort of students who completed the Honors Program in Digital Dentistry, a selective, year-long program for top fourth-year students seeking advanced training in emerging technologies shaping modern dental care. Housed within the school’s Technological Innovation Center (TIC), the program combines didactic instruction, laboratory training, and clinical…
2026 COMMENCEMENT SERIES | Dental students built cultural community, leave behind legacy of belonging
Four years ago, Aimen Mian and Aya Salhab walked into Marquette’s Dental School for the first time together, side-by-side. This May, when they cross the Commencement stage, they’ll be surrounded by a much larger community — one that tells stories of personal growth and a culture they helped nurture. When they first arrived at Marquette, Mian and Salhab met other students…
National Science Foundation grant strengthens research
A new grant from the National Science Foundation is strengthening research support at Marquette University through the Marquette University Post-Award Optimization for Strategic Transformation (MU POST) initiative, helping faculty dedicate more time to scholarship, student mentorship and community impact.
Save Your Tooth Month gets state recognition thanks to Marquette faculty dentist
May is Save Your Tooth Month, an annual celebration of the dentists responsible for saving teeth. It’s now officially recognized in the State of Wisconsin, thanks to the efforts of one Marquette School of Dentistry faculty member. Dr. Mohamed Ibrahim, clinical professor and predoctoral program director of endodontics, submitted a request to Governor Tony Evers’…
2026 COMMENCEMENT SERIES | When he’s not shining teeth, he’s shearing sheep
Long before he knew he wanted to pursue a career taking care of people’s teeth, Brady Meudt grew up tending to sheep. Hundreds and hundreds of sheep. The family farm is where Meudt (pronounced “might”) discovered a passion for healthcare, and mentorship through national livestock shows and camps is what instilled a lifelong devotion to…