The future of Dental Medicine is here, in Nevada.

The future of
Dental Medicine
is here, in Nevada.
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Introduction
to the School of Dental Medicine
Dr. Karen West
Dean, School of Dental Medicine
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Purpose
The UNLV School of Dental Medicine (SDM)
came into existence when key political, academic,
and health leaders committed to addressing the
state's shortage of dentists — particularly in rural
areas — and the lack of oral health access for lower
socioeconomic groups. The school was charged
with preparing socially aware, clinically adept
dentists to address oral health needs in Nevada.
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History of the
School of Dental Medicine
In December 2001, UNLV purchased 18 acres in
the University Hospital complex and renovated
the existing buildings.
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History of the
School of Dental Medicine
Founded in 2002
The school received its accreditation from the
Commission on Dental Accreditation before opening
in the summer of 2002. Four years later, it was
reaccredited with seven major commendations.
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History of the
School of Dental Medicine
In 2004, a state-of-the-art clinical facility opened on the university's
Shadow Lane Campus, with electronic patient records and financial
systems; digital radiographic and photographic images; and electronic
patient education on topics such as dental implants, extractions, root
canals, and cosmetic
dentistry.
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Welcome
The UNLV School of Dental Medicine is committed
to excellence in education, research and patient care.
In addition to offering an excellent curriculum, the
UNLV School of Dental Medicine also provides
quality, low cost dental services to Southern
Nevadans.
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Hallmark
The hallmark of our school is service.
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Vision
The UNLV School of Dental Medicine provides
world class oral health education while providing
for the dental needs of Nevada residents.
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Mission
The UNLV School of Dental Medicine is a driving
educational force toward improving the health of
citizens of Nevada through innovative programs of
oral healthcare services to the community,
intergrated biomedical and clinical curricula and
research.
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Goals
Patient Care and Service
Education
Scholarship
Faculty Development
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Patient Care
and Service
Provide excellence in
patient-centered clinical
care, patient education and
statewide community
outreach programs.
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Education
Implement a progressive and
innovative curriculum integrating
biomedical, behavioral, and clinical
sciences to ensure competent,
contemporary oral health car providers.
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Scholarship
Provide an environment conducive to
scholarly activities and collaborative research.
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Faculty Development
Cultivate a diverse faculty of excellence
through a program of professional academic
opportunities, internal development,
recruitment and retention.
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Highlights
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110,000
patient visits per year
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$1.6 M
savings to Nevada residents due to low-cost fees
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$3.8 M
in free services to those in need combined with
community outreach and free clinics
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2085
number of applicants last year
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1 in 5
dental students apply for admission nationwide
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47
part-time faculty
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72
full-time faculty & professional staff
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109
classified staff
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Class of 2017
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84
class size
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48/36
in-state/out of state
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45/39
male/female
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Languages spoken: Albanian, Arabic, Armenian,
Cantonese, Dari, French, German, Greek, Gujarati,
Hindi, Hungarian, Italian, Korean, Mandarin,
Mongolian, Pashto, Persian, Polish, Portuguese,
Punjabi, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Tagalog, Thai,
Urdu, Vietnamese
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UNLV
Shadow Lane Campus
in the heart of the medical district
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UNLV
Shadow Lane Campus
advanced dental facilities
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UNLV
Shadow Lane Campus
205 dental chairs
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UNLV
Shadow Lane Campus
digital radiography facilities
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UNLV
Shadow Lane Campus
100% paperless environment
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UNLV
Shadow Lane Campus
research laboratories
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UNLV
Shadow Lane Campus
emergency clinics
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UNLV
Shadow Lane Campus
faculty private practice
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UNLV
Shadow Lane Campus
has the only wheelchair lift designed for
dental treatment in the state of Nevada
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Advanced Educational
Residencies
in general dentistry (6), orthodontics and
dentofacial orthopedics (4), and pediatric
dentistry (6)
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International
establishing a formal ‘sister-school’
relationship with the Stomatological
Hospital of Nankai University in Tianjin,
China (faculty and student exchange)
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International
established a partnership with the
University of Costa Rica in San Ramon and
King Khalid University in Saudi Arabia
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Economics
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$28M
FY 2012-2013 budgeted revenue
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$6.4M
from the state general fund
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$22.4M
total revenue dental school generates from selfsupporting functions (fees, tuition, clinical revenue
and research)
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$11.2M
dental students contribute in cost of living to the
Nevada economy
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Continuing Education
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brings hundreds of dentists to Las Vegas each year to
participate in courses focused on the most up-to-date
techniques such as live surgery video streaming to
hotels on the Strip and on the East Coast, materials
and oral health practices
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Community Outreach
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Saturday Children’s Clinic
Huntridge Homeless & Teen Clinic
Pediatric Special Needs Clinic
Sgt. Clint Ferrin Memorial Veterans Clinic
Crackdown on Cancer
Saturday Women’s Clinic
General Practice Residency Clinic
Seal Nevada South
Shannon Clinic
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Student Perspective
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The future of
Dental Medicine
is here, in Nevada.
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School of Dental Medicine
Fact: 1 in 5 dental students applies to UNLV School of Dental Medicine.
The Future of Dental Medicine is here, in Nevada.
Striving Toward Perfect Health Through Oral Health
Saving patients $1.6
million dollars
Providing $3,800,000
of free dental care to
Nevadans annually
Dr. Karen P. West, Dean
UNLV School of Dental
Medicine
GRADUATE PROGRAMS:
Pediatric Dental
Orthodontics
General Practice
Providing 52,000
patient visits through
UNLV School of Dental
Medicine Programs
Offering fees one-half
to those in private
practice
96,000 Nevada high
school and middle
school students
participated in
Crackdown on Cancer
Program from 20012010, with a total of
79,000 screenings
Providing 65,000
elementary students
with oral health,
disease prevention
and nutrition
education since 2002
Providing 1,200
senior citizens with
oral cancer screenings
at Senior/Assisted
Living Centers
30% of State-wide
screenings take place
in rural Nevada
Serving thousands of
uninsured Nevadans
throughout the
community
Providing $130,000 in
free dental treatment:
Seal Nevada South:
Portable Sealant/
Fluoride Varnish
Application and Oral
Health
Health Fairs: Oral
health presentations,
oral health
screenings, oral
cancer screenings,
fluoride varnish
(all ages)
Providing care to
children and adults
with developmental
and other special
needs
Houses one of the
only wheelchair lifts in
Nevada
Increasing access to
the disabled
Dental School’s Contribution to Nevada Economy
FY 2012-2013 budgeted
revenue is $28 million
Only $6.4M from the state
general fund
Dental School generates
$22.4M of total revenue
from self supporting
functions (fees, tuition,
clinical revenue and research)
Employing 257 faculty,
professional and
classified staff
Contributing an additional
$12,000 per semester/
per dental student/
resident (313) in cost of
living to the Nevada economy ($11.2 million per
year)
“...A Driving Force
Toward Improving
the Health of the
Citizens of
Nevada through
Unique Programs
of Oral Healthcare
Services…”
Community Partners:
Clark County School District
University Medical Center
Southern Nevada Dental
Society
Southern Nevada Health
District
Southern Nevada Immunization Health Coalition (SNICH)
Nevada Dental Association
Community Coalition for Oral
Health (CCOH)
Head Start
Dental Care for the
Underserved:
Shadow Lane
Pre-doctoral and
Post-doctoral Clinics
Saturday Children’s
Clinic
Huntridge Teen/
Homeless Clinics
Sgt. Clint Ferrin
Dental Clinic
Pediatric Special
Needs Clinic
Community Outreach
Women’s Clinic
General Practice
Clinic
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