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A Half-Century of Gator Dentists, and Counting

May 20, 2026

UF College of Dentistry celebrates Class of 2026 Commencement while honoring the Charter Class that started it all.

Black-and-white newspaper clipping from The Friday Evening Post, Health Center Communications, week of June 14, 1976, with the headline “First Dental Diplomas at UF Given.” The article describes the University of Florida College of Dentistry’s first graduating class and Doctor of Dental Medicine degrees. At right, a photo shows a graduation ceremony with one cap-and-gown–clad individual handing a diploma to another; a caption beneath identifies them as Paul Benjamin and Dean Don Allen.

Solving the Cleft-Palate Puzzle

May 13, 2026

Pediatric dentistry helps to reshape the faces of infants affected by cleft lip and cleft palate.

Closeup on lips of baby with lip and palate cleft before and after surgery.

Foundations for Interprofessional Healthcare

April 30, 2026

UF dental and physical therapy students partner to improve patient transfers and oral health awareness.

Aerial/ bird's eye view of the UF Academic Health Center

Zsolt Toth Named 2026 UFRF Professor

April 28, 2026

Recognized as one of 33 faculty members reshaping their fields, Zsolt Toth has been named a 2026 UFRF Professor for his sustained research excellence.

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COLLEGE OF DENTISTRY EVENTS

College Calendar

Upcoming Events

Jun 10
1. Curriculum Committee Meeting
  
  5:15pm to 6:15pm
Jun 19
1. UF Holiday – Juneteenth
  
  8:00am to 5:00pm
Jun 24
1. Research Committee Meeting
  
  12:00pm to 1:00pm
Jul 03
1. UF Holiday – Independance Day
  
  8:00am to 5:00pm
Jul 06
1. Constitution Committee Meeting
  
  12:00pm to 1:00pm

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