CU Anschutz School of Dental Medicine

06/02/2026

Celebrating three years of the Rural Oral Health Track at CU Anschutz Dental!
This program represents a powerful commitment to expanding access to care by preparing future dentists to serve rural communities. Thank you to the students, faculty, and mentors who have helped grow this initiative and advance our mission to improve oral health for all.
Learn more about the Rural Oral Health Track and how to become a mentor: https://ow.ly/9g0P50Z6HPc

05/26/2026

Stress can change more than your mood — it can affect your teeth, jaw and gums too.
During Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re highlighting how anxiety and chronic stress can lead to:
• Teeth grinding and clenching
• Jaw pain and TMJ disorders
• Dry mouth and cavities
• Canker sores
The good news? Small steps — like stress management, regular dental visits and open conversations with your care team — can make a big difference.
Taking care of your mental health helps support your oral health, and vice versa. Learn how stress affects oral health and what you can do about it: https://ow.ly/Plwb50Z19EW

05/21/2026

Omicron Kappa Upsilon (OKU), dentistry’s most prestigious honor society, recognizes students who exemplify outstanding scholarship, character and professional promise.

Please join us in congratulating our DDS Class of 2026 inductees:
• Madison Amspacker
• Natalie Anderson
• Noah Booth
• Sydney Cabrera
• Rubi Diaz Delgado
• Yoona Kim
• Katherine Larson
• Zachary Reber
• Stephanie Qi
• Julia Sakiewicz

We are also proud to celebrate this year’s distinguished inductees:
• Faculty inductee: Susan Somerset, DMD, PharmD, MS, Assistant Professor, Department of Community Dentistry and Population Health
• Honorary inductee: Sheryl Blish, Executive Assistant, CU Anschutz School of Dental Medicine

Congratulations to all for your dedication, leadership and commitment to advancing the dental profession.

05/19/2026

Congratulations, DDS Class of 2026!! 🎓🦷

05/17/2026

Due to inclement weather, the CU Anschutz School of Dental Medicine’s commencement ceremony has been moved indoors.
🗓️ Monday, May 18, 3:15 p.m.
📍 Ed 2 South Auditorium Rm 1102
Graduates, please check your email for more detailed information.
Thank you for your understanding as we prioritize the safety of our graduates and guests.

05/14/2026

Dental school and personal experience taught Zach Reber, DDS Class of 2026, that meaningful care starts with understanding the person behind the treatment plan.
Read his graduation feature: https://ow.ly/lWqZ50YZ5sS

Zach Reber, DDS Class of 2026, University of Colorado Anschutz School of Dental Medicine

05/14/2026

Future dental anesthesiologist Cody Leong, DDS Class of 2026, reflects on how listening and learning shaped his path toward a niche specialty focused on patient access.
Read his graduation feature: https://ow.ly/SjYa50YZ5nj

Cody Leong, DDS Class of 2026, University of Colorado Anschutz School of Dental Medicine

05/14/2026

From dental school to naval service, Natalie Anderson, DDS Class of 2026, reflects on a journey shaped by preparation, patient trust and growth through challenge as she steps into her role as a commissioned officer in the U.S. Navy.
Read her graduation story: https://ow.ly/JcEN50YZ56l

Natalie Anderson, DDS Class of 2026, University of Colorado Anschutz School of Dental Medicine

05/12/2026

In a new Metro Denver Dental Society article, Eric Mediavilla, DDS ’00, Associate Dean of Admission, Student and Alumni Affairs at the University of Colorado Anschutz School of Dental Medicine, reflects on how dental education has evolved over the past 25 years. From advances in technology and simulation to shifting student demographics and learning styles, he explores how schools are preparing future dentists for what lies ahead, while honoring the core skills that will always define the profession.
Read “Cultivating the Future of Dentistry: Evolution of Dental Education”: https://mddsdentist.com/ai/evolution-of-dental-education/

05/11/2026

May is Save Your Tooth Month 🦷 —a national campaign led by the American Association of Endodontists reminding us that natural teeth are worth saving.

Root canals can restore health, function and your smile, often avoiding the need for extraction. Through University of Colorado Anschutz Dental’s Save A Tooth program, patients can receive a root canal for the price of an extraction. Since launching in December 2019, the program has completed 657 root canals, helping 577 patients keep their natural teeth.

Learn the reality of root canals, and why saving your tooth matters: https://ow.ly/NqCC50YXMBC