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Category: Alumni

December 12, 2018December 12, 2018 Detroit Mercy Dental

Get to know: Robert DiPilla, D.D.S. ’89, Official Dentist to the Detroit Pistons

While running a thriving practice to the stars in Manhattan, Robert DiPilla, D.D.S. ’89 would read with enthusiasm news about the revitalization of Detroit, the city he calls home. He decided he wanted to be part of that. Now he …

Alumni, Oral Health Professionals
December 4, 2018December 4, 2018 Detroit Mercy Dental

Explorations in Dentistry completes eighth year of programming

By: Clara Poparad-Stezar, DS3 I will never forget the wide-eyed looks of pre-dental students coming into the simulation lab and soaking in every second of their first experience as future dentists. As a first-time bench instructor in the Explorations in …

Alumni, Current Students, Faculty & Staff, Future Students
November 2, 2018May 12, 2026 Detroit Mercy Dental

Alumni Board kicks-off new term

It was an enthusiastic and energetic first meeting for the 2018-2019 Alumni Board.  The group met in September to kick-off a new term.  Based on the exciting conversation, a productive year is ahead as the board works to strengthen the …

Alumni, Oral Health Professionals
June 15, 2018July 3, 2024 Detroit Mercy Dental

A sunset dinner to celebrate Iftar and our Detroit Mercy Dental family

On Tuesday, June 12, about 40 students, faculty and staff gathered for the Muslim tradition of Iftar, the breaking of the fast during the holy month of Ramadan at Adonis Restaurant and Banquet in Dearborn, Michigan. Alumnus, Dr. Ali Sobh …

Alumni, Current Students, Diversity & Inclusion, Faculty & Staff
May 17, 2018May 30, 2018 Detroit Mercy Dental

Capt. Khashayar Azimi ’18 receives Financial Assistance Scholarship from U.S. Air Force

On Thursday, May 10, the U.S. Air Force welcomed its newest dental officer, Capt. Khashayar Azimi ’18. Clinical Associate Professor and retired Col. Salvatore R. Cutino and Col. Timothy Saunders, assistant dean for Clinic Administration, presided over the commissioning ceremony …

Alumni, Faculty & Staff
May 7, 2018August 4, 2023 Detroit Mercy Dental

Transforming the ambitious, eager student into confident, capable provider

The School of Dentistry is truly the sum of its parts. Developing competent, eager and enthusiastic oral healthcare providers is our goal, but it takes a team to graduate even just one student. Each year, we welcome more than 200 …

Alumni, Community & Outreach, Current Students, Faculty & Staff, Research
April 18, 2018May 6, 2026 Detroit Mercy Dental

Alumni Day 2018: a time for learning, networking and fun!

Alumni (alumni news) spanning generations joined together on Friday, April 13 at the Inn at St. John’s for a day of learning, networking, and information about today’s Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry.  We always look forward to this opportunity to …

Alumni, Continuing Education, Current Students, Faculty & Staff, Oral Health Professionals, Research
March 9, 2018April 5, 2018 Detroit Mercy Dental

5 reasons to attend Alumni Day 2018

We are very excited to invite you to Detroit Mercy Dental Alumni Day 2018 at The Inn at St. John’s!  This event always proves to be one of the year’s highlights, so mark your calendars for April 13, 2018 and gather your friends for …

Alumni, Continuing Education
March 9, 2018May 13, 2022 Detroit Mercy Dental

Night at the Museum: a celebration of thanks

On Thursday, March 1, the School of Dentistry hosted a Night at the Museum, held at the Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA). This special event thanked invitees for their support to Detroit Mercy Dental over the year. Attendees included groups …

Alumni, Community & Outreach, Faculty & Staff, Oral Health Professionals
February 27, 2018March 1, 2018 Detroit Mercy Dental

Celebrating history and culture during Black History Month

During the month of February, the University of Detroit Mercy coordinated a host of celebratory events to learn more about African American art, history, and culture in honor of Black History Month.  In addition to the University’s schedule, the School …

Alumni, Current Students, Diversity & Inclusion, Faculty & Staff

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