Resilience
Change, resilience and creativity are the subjects of this issue…
Ortho Alumnus Becomes President of Pakistan
An Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry alumnus made international headlines late last year when he was elected president of Pakistan.
New Leadership Named for Orthodontics, Endodontics and Hygiene
The Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry recently named two long-time school leaders to serve in key chair roles for the Departments of Orthodontics and Endodontics…
Artistic Endeavors
From dentistry to doodling, alumni and students of the Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry have a variety of creative interests and talents.
Jeremie DeZwirek ’19 | Swimming to Success
From an early age, Jeremie DeZwirek’s path was clear. At age four, he began swimming and, while still in middle school, decided to become a dentist. It’s been head down, fins on and hard work ever since.
Old School
Dr. Masako Moriya Wiggans (1912-2006) received her DDS degree in 1937 from the College of Physicians and Surgeons, becoming the first Japanese American woman to graduate from the college and to receive a dental license from the Dental Board of California.
Up in Flames
The 2018 wildfire season in California was the deadliest and most destructive on record, and experts predict we are facing a “new normal.” What does this mean for the practice of dentistry?
Our Evolving DNA
When they arrived on campus, the Class of 2021 broke new ground at the Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry. For just the first second time in the dental school’s history, women comprised 51% of the matriculating class.