Long in the tooth: Kornberg School of Dentistry celebrates 150 years
Temple’s Kornberg School of Dentistry honored the legacy of founder John H. McQuillen during a series of events celebrating the school’s 150th anniversary April 12-13.
More than 550 alumni, faculty, students, visitors and guests attended the weekend celebration, which included the opening of a 50-year-old time capsule, tours of the school’s state-of-the-art clinics and facilities, free dental care by Kornberg students,...
6ABC's Lisa Thomas-Laury spent a day at the school visiting with students, faculty, and Dean Ismail to find out about the dental school's upcoming 150th anniversary. To view her report featured on the 5pm news, click here.
PHILADELPHIA - April 10, 2013 (WPVI) -- The Temple University School of Dentistry is gearing up for its 150th Anniversary Celebration.
Temple is the second oldest dental school in the nation next to the University of Maryland, and they have come a long way in the nearly two...
Recognizing that proper dental care is the single greatest unmet health need among children, Temple’s Kornberg School of Dentistry, with support from UnitedHealthcare and United Health Foundation, is launching Project ENGAGE, a $1.75 million initiative designed to improve children’s access to oral health care.
The program will be available to North Philadelphia children under the age of 6 and their families who are enrolled in the state’s Medicaid plan. The goal is to eventually expand the...
Giving kids a healthy smile is the goal of a new project by Temple University’s Kornberg School of Dentistry and United Healthcare.
“Project Engage” is designed to help young children living around Temple get the dental care they need to keep their mouths and teeth healthy.
Dr. Amid Ismail, dean of the dental school, says free help is available but families need to know it’s there — and understand why it’s important.
He says currently only about 30 percent of local children see a dentist on a...
Lisa P. Deem, associate dean for admissions, diversity and student services in the Kornberg School of Dentistry, has been elected chairperson of the Pennsylvania State Board of Dentistry.
Deem was elected chair by the 15-member state board at its January meeting and will serve as chairperson for at least a year.
As chairperson, Deem said she wants the board to review the state’s dental regulations, have more expedited follow up on actions taken by the board and strive for consensus...
We are proud to announce the dedication of the Dr. George Monasky seminar room. Seminar Room 2C06 was dedicated in honor of Dr. Monasky on Tuesday, December 18, 2012.
Dr. George Monasky gave his talent and compassion to thousands of students over an exemplary thirty-two year career in dental education at Temple University's Kornberg School of Dentistry. He was very well-respected by students, alumni, patients, staff and faculty. He passed away on June 5th, 2012. He has four children,...