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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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.
Purpose
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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
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.
Founded in 2002
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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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The UNLV School of Dental Medicine provides world class oral health education while providing for the dental needs of Nevada residents.
Vision
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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.
Mission
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Patient Care and Service Education
Scholarship Faculty Development
Goals
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Provide excellence in patient-centered clinical care, patient education and statewide community outreach programs.
Patient Care and Service
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Implement a progressive and innovative curriculum integrating
biomedical, behavioral, and clinical sciences to ensure competent,
contemporary oral health car providers.
Education
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Provide an environment conducive to scholarly activities and collaborative research.
Scholarship
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Cultivate a diverse faculty of excellence through a program of professional academic
opportunities, internal development, recruitment and retention.
Faculty Development
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patient visits per year
110,000
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savings to Nevada residents due to low-cost fees
$1.6 M
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in free services to those in need combined with community outreach and free clinics
$3.8 M
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number of applicants last year
2085
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dental students apply for admission nationwide
1 in 5
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full-time faculty & professional staff
72
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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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in the heart of the medical district
UNLV Shadow Lane Campus
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advanced dental facilities
UNLV Shadow Lane Campus
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205 dental chairs
UNLV Shadow Lane Campus
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digital radiography facilities
UNLV Shadow Lane Campus
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100% paperless environment
UNLV Shadow Lane Campus
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research laboratories
UNLV Shadow Lane Campus
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emergency clinics
UNLV Shadow Lane Campus
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faculty private practice
UNLV Shadow Lane Campus
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has the only wheelchair lift designed for dental treatment in the state of Nevada
UNLV Shadow Lane Campus
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in general dentistry (6), orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics (4), and pediatric
dentistry (6)
Advanced Educational Residencies
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establishing a formal ‘sister-school’ relationship with the Stomatological Hospital of Nankai University in Tianjin, China (faculty and student exchange)
International
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established a partnership with the University of Costa Rica in San Ramon and King Khalid University in Saudi Arabia
International
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FY 2012-2013 budgeted revenue
$28M
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from the state general fund
$6.4M
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total revenue dental school generates from self-supporting functions (fees, tuition, clinical revenue
and research)
$22.4M
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dental students contribute in cost of living to the Nevada economy
$11.2M
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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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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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The future of
Dental Medicine is here, in Nevada.
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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
Providing 52,000
patient visits through
UNLV School of Dental
Medicine Programs
Offering fees one-half
to those in private
practice
Saving patients $1.6
million dollars
Providing $3,800,000
of free dental care to
Nevadans annually
96,000 Nevada high
school and middle
school students
participated in
Crackdown on Cancer
Program from 2001-
2010, 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
Striving Toward Perfect Health Through Oral Health
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
School of Dental Medicine
Community Partners:
Clark County School District
University Medical Center
Southern Nevada Dental
Society
Southern Nevada Health
District
Southern Nevada Immuniza-
tion Health Coalition (SNICH)
Nevada Dental Association
Community Coalition for Oral
Health (CCOH)
Head Start
The Future of Dental Medicine is here, in Nevada.
Dr. Karen P. West, Dean
UNLV School of Dental
Medicine
GRADUATE PROGRAMS:
Pediatric Dental
Orthodontics
General Practice
Dental School’s Contribution to Nevada Economy
“...A Driving Force
Toward Improving
the Health of the
Citizens of
Nevada through
Unique Programs
of Oral Healthcare
Services…” Fa
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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 re-
search)
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 econ-
omy ($11.2 million per
year)
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