Profiles

Dr. Michael Gamboa’s Second Act

In 2019, at the age of 56, Dr. Michael Gamboa ’88 had reached what many would consider the pinnacle of his career…

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Crowning Achievements | Dr. Samantha Gallia ’22

Some young women grow up wishing to wear crowns, while others dream of becoming doctors. Dr. Samantha Gallia ’22 is a shining example that you can aspire to and achieve both.

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Dedication Beyond Measure | Dr. Robert Christoffersen ’67

Throughout Dr. Christoffersen’s illustrious career, he has served in myriad roles and his impact has been immeasurable.

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Surf’s Up

“I like to be out in nature,” Blake says. Surfing, at least indirectly, brought Blake, along with his twin brother Dr. James Blake ’87, to dentistry.

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Marietta Daniel: Creating a Lasting Community

“I really love this school. It’s very fulfilling to work with the students, and many of them have become my lifelong friends.”

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An Unbroken Spirit

Charting a new path forward after a devastating accident, Franz Wall remains engaged with dentistry.

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Journey Back Home

My life’s journey was shepherded through the Comanche Nation.

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Dorothy Dechant holding a skull while standing in front of the collectionModernizing the Past

As curator for the Center for Dental History and Craniofacial Study at the dental school, Dechant has expanded her role far beyond monitoring museum acquisitions.

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Stan Constantino: Creating Impactful Change

As a first-generation college student, Stan Constantino found his own way through school and career—a journey that took him across the Pacific Ocean.

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Alumni Profile | Dr. Eric Curtis ’85 Making Familiar Things New

“The two most engaging powers of an author are to make new things familiar and familiar things new.”

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