College of Dentistry News

The University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry has earned a five-year, $2.1 million grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to expand the workforce of pediatric dentists in Oklahoma and increase access to comprehensive oral health care.

The first and only pediatric dentistry residency program and associated clinic in the state recently celebrated one year of serving Oklahoma’s children. The University of Oklahoma Pediatric Dentistry Residency Clinic, located in Oklahoma Children’s Hospital OU Health, serves the dental health care needs of hospital patients as well as outpatient clients, offering full dental services to pediatric patients from infancy through adolescence.

On July 18, the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences welcomed incoming students from the Colleges of Medicine and Dentistry during a pair of White Coat Ceremonies, celebrating the beginning of their journeys into education and service.

Tim Fagan, D.D.S., MS, a clinical professor, chair of the Department of Developmental Sciences and head of the Division of Pediatric Dentistry at the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry, has been honored as the Ronald A. Bell Mentor of the Year. The award is from the College of Diplomates of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.

OU College of Dentistry’s Dr. Paul Tiwana is helping lead national efforts in cleft and craniofacial care as the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery recognizes National Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness and Prevention Month this July.