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Dentists and other health care providers who treat patients with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) require special training to understand the skills and techniques needed to care for this growing population. Romer Ocanto, D.D.S., M.S., CAGS, chair of the Department of Pediatric Dentistry at Nova Southeastern University’s (NSU) College of Dental…
$3.4M Dental Grant to Research Autism Highlighted in Media
Romer Ocanto, D.D.S., M.S., CAGS, chair of the Department of Pediatric Dentistry at NSU’s College of Dental Medicine recently received a $3.4 million grant to enhance dental care and access for people with autism. Click here to read more about the grant in the Sun-Sentinel and click here to read a Q&A about…
FT. LAUDERDALE-DAVIE, Fla. – Dentists and other health care providers who treat patients with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) require special training to understand the skills and techniques needed to care for this growing population. Romer Ocanto, D.D.S., M.S., CAGS, chair of the Department of Pediatric Dentistry at Nova Southeastern University’s…
FT. LAUDERDALE-DAVIE, Fla. – Tooth decay is the most common childhood disease, according to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. Students miss more than 51 million hours of school annually in the United States due to dental-related illness, according to Oral Health in America: Report of the U.S. Surgeon General….
NSU Dean of Dental Medicine Joins Vigilant Biosciences, Inc. Board of Directors
Vigilant Biosciences, Inc., a leading innovator and developer of solutions that aid in the early detection and intervention of cancer, recently announced the addition of Linda Niessen, D.M.D., M.P.H., M.P.P., dean, NSU’s College of Dental Medicine, to its Board of Directors. The addition of Dr. Niessen brings the number of board…
Fort Myers Nursing Students Learn about Caring for Rural and Underserved Populations
Entry-level College of Nursing students from NSU’s Fort Myers campus are currently completing their Population Health Practicum. In this class, students learn about providing health care in rural and undeserved areas and the challenges that come associated with patients from these communities. One of the resources the students learned about…
Pride Bite: NSU’s College of Dental Medicine Receives $300,000 Grant From Children’s Trust
Tooth decay is the most common childhood disease, according to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. Students miss more than 51 million hours of school annually in the United States due to dental-related illness, according to Oral Health in America: Report of the U.S. Surgeon General. A majority of these…
As Summer Approaches, Take Time To Ensure Children Aren’t Left Behind
FORT LAUDERDALE-DAVIE, Fla. – As we all get ready for the summer months, once again protecting our children comes to the forefront of our minds. Every year it seems we hear stories of families who suffer the most horrible of tragedies – the death of a child left in…
NSU Health Professions Division Chancellor Named Health Care Hero
The Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce announced the recipients for its 18th annual Health Care Heroes® Awards on May 19, 2015 at Jungle Island. Fred Lippman, R.Ph., Ed.D., chancellor of NSU’s Health Professions Division was honored as the 2015 Individual of Merit. The Health Care Heroes® Awards program recognizes individuals,…
NSU Health Professions Division Chancellor Named Health Care Hero
FORT LAUDERDALE-DAVIE, Fla. –The Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce announced the recipients for its 18th annual Health Care Heroes® Awards on May 19, 2015 at Jungle Island. Fred Lippman, R.Ph., Ed.D.,chancellor of NSU’s Health Professions Division was honored as the 2015 Individual of Merit. The Health Care Heroes® Awards program…
NSU Announces Health Professions Division Commencement Keynote Speakers
NSU has announced the keynote speakers for the two Health Professions Division (HPD) Commencement ceremonies scheduled for Friday, May 15 at NSU’s Don Taft University Center. H. Murray Todd, M.D., F.A.A.N., will deliver the address at the ceremony for graduates of NSU’s Colleges of Dental Medicine and Osteopathic Medicine beginning…
NSU Announces Health Professions Division Commencement Keynote Speakers
FT. LAUDERDALE-DAVIE, Fla. – Nova Southeastern University (NSU) has announced the keynote speakers for the two Health Professions Division (HPD) Commencement ceremonies being held on Friday, May 15 at NSU’s Don Taft University Center. H. Murray Todd, M.D., F.A.A.N., will deliver the address at the ceremony for graduates of NSU’s…
NSU’s 2015 Commencement Season is Underway
FORT LAUDERDALE-DAVIE, Fla.- For the first time this year, NSU will host its 2015 Commencement ceremonies on campus in the Arena at the Don Taft University Center. The first celebration of academic achievement begins Thursday, May 7, for students at NSU’s Shepard Broad Law Center. The last ceremony will be…
NSU Dental Residents Win Research Competition
Oral & Maxillofacial Residency Program residents from NSU’s College of Dental Medicine won the 2nd Annual Resident and Fellow Research Day competition sponsored by Florida International University’s (FIU) Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine on April 27. The team received a $2,000 grand prize for its presentation “The New Paradigm in…
NSU Dental Students Win Video Competition
NSU’s Hispanic Dental Association chapter recently won the organization’s “Nuestros Ninos” competition. The students created a video that showcases and tests a prototype to help children improve oral health. Click here to watch the video.
NSU Alumni Spotlight: Sasidhar Nallapati, Postdoctoral Certificate (’06)
Sasidhar Nallapati, Postdoctoral Certificate (’06), earned his dental degree from the Government Dental College and Hospital in Hyderabad, India, before obtaining postgraduate training in the specialty of endodontics from NSU. After graduation, he established a quality-centered endodontic private practice in Kingston, Jamaica. He also leads the course for the predoctoral…
Speaker Presentation – Meditation & Modern Life, April 21
We welcome you to join us for a free discussion on Mediation & Modern Life. Speakers will be Adi Suta, DMD, a graduate of NSU’s College of Dental Medicine who is currently a Dharma Teacher in training. The other speaker is Carlos Montero, JDPSN, a chemistry teacher and chair of…
NSU’s Health Professions Division Hosts 30th Annual Bal Fantastique
FORT LAUDERDALE-DAVIE, Fla. – More than 320 community leaders, philanthropists, and Nova Southeastern University (NSU) faculty, students and leadership joined together on March 28, 2015 to celebrate the 30th Annual Bal Fantastique at Hyatt Regency Pier 66 in Fort Lauderdale. Hosted by NSU’s Health Professions Division (HPD), guests enjoyed dinner…
NSU’s Health Professions Division Hosts 30th Annual Bal Fantastique
More than 320 community leaders, philanthropists, and Nova Southeastern University (NSU) faculty, students and leadership joined together on March 28, 2015 to celebrate the 30th Annual Bal Fantastique at Hyatt Regency Pier 66 in Fort Lauderdale. Hosted by NSU’s Health Professions Division (HPD), guests enjoyed dinner and dancing while supporting…
Congratulations to the 2015 Stuey Award Winners!
NSU’s 16th Annual Stuey Awards were held last week and the winners were announced. Congratulations to all of the nominees and to the winners, who were named as follows: Administrator of the Year 2015 – Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences Jennifer D. Revezzo, M.S. Nova Southeastern University Alumni…