School of Dentistry opens state-of-the-art technology center for students
Students at the University of Mississippi School of Dentistry will now be able to treat patients in a high-tech setting with the latest dental equipment on the market. The technology center is made possible by the Center for Research and Education in Technology, Inc., whose members donated the equipment, and Regions, which supported the renovations.
Published on Friday, June 21, 2019
Maternal Fetal Medicine brings care team together for mothers, babies
Mothers and babies facing health risks have UMMC experts by their side. Through the Center for Maternal and Fetal Care, experts across disciplines work as a team to provide mothers with a healthy birthing experience and babies with the care they need to have their best start in life.
Published on Monday, June 17, 2019
First tooth controls where and when the rest come in
What causes teeth to form two neat rows? According to a paper published by a UMMC faculty member, the first tooth sends messages that guide the formation of the rest of the dental row. Conducted in zebrafish, the research may help scientists understand tooth development in other species, including humans.
Published on Monday, June 17, 2019
Capital Ortho to serve as UMMC resident training facility
Orthopaedics residents at UMMC treat many complex cases routinely seen at trauma centers, but after completing their education, the residents often go into private practice. A new relationship between UMMC and Capital Ortho will provide residents the opportunity for private-practice-based residency training that will include surgery to repair more common orthopaedic injuries and disorders.
Published on Tuesday, June 11, 2019