UF Health Dentistry - Wildlight

04/09/2026

We want to take a moment to thank the businesses that renewed their Chamber memberships last week: The Little Red Schoolhouse Yulee, The UPS Store 7616, U.S. House of Representatives - Congressman Aaron Bean, UF Health Dentistry - Wildlight, UF Health Family Medicine - Amelia Island, UF Health Family Medicine - Callahan, UF Health North, UF Health Rehabilitation Wildlight, UF Health Wildlight , UF/IFAS Nassau County Extension, First Coast YMCA, and ZenBusiness.

We are truly grateful for their continued partnership and couldn't do all that we do without their support.

04/03/2026

03/20/2026

It’s World Oral Health Day! We want to recognize all the professionals who work to protect our smiles daily.

From the regular cleanings to the x-rays, tests, crowns, sealants, braces, etc., while teaching us healthy habits to keep at home!

12/03/2025

Ever wonder what really happens in your mouth after you eat that holiday cookie or seasonal sweet treat? In a new article for The Conversation US, our very own UF College of Dentistry oral biologists, Jose Lemos (Ph.D.) and Jacqueline Abranches (Ph.D.) break down the science.

⏱️ SECONDS: An "acid plunge" begins as bacteria feast on sugar, increasing the acidity in your mouth to levels that can dissolve enamel.

🏰 MINUTES TO HOURS: Cavity-causing bacteria use sugar to build a sticky biofilm, a "fortress" on your teeth, where they can hide from your saliva and do more damage.

The good news? Their article also provides simple, science-backed tips to protect your teeth and enjoy the holiday season. Click the link below to learn how to keep your smile bright!

https://doi.org/10.64628/AAI.6vwqhpugx

11/11/2025

09/23/2025

Aspire - Innovate - Build!

That's the theme of UFCD's new strategic plan and we're already making progress toward our goals.

UF College of Dentistry hosted a Sept. 16 reception marking the official introduction of its 2025 Strategic Plan.

01/21/2025

Due to the expected snowy weather, our dental center is closed on Wednesday, January 22; re-opening on Thursday.

01/03/2025

UFCD is proud of excellent achievements in all areas of our mission during 2024.

09/25/2024

For the safety of our patients, staff and providers, we will be closed Thursday, September 26, as we weather the effects of Hurricane . For the most updated information on our clinic and closures affecting our UF College of Dentistry dental centers throughout the state, visit our storm updates online here: https://dental.ufl.edu/2024/09/24/ts-helene-uf-dental-center-update/

Stay safe, everyone! ☔️

Due to Hurricane Helene, the UF campus will close and classes will be canceled on Thursday, 9/26. All academic and student-related activities, including UF Online classes and exams, will also be canceled during that time.