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Dr. Barbara Mauldin said being named 2020 Dental Alumna of the Year is a special honor because it came from her peers.

2020 Dental Alumna of the Year passionate about dentistry, community

Thursday, February 13, 2020

Dr. Barbara Mauldin has received many accolades for being an outstanding dentist, a valuable community member and even an accomplished ballroom dancer. But she says being named Dental Alumna of the Year is particularly special to her. Read More

Photos: 340 JPS students receive free dental care during Give Kids a Smile

Monday, February 10, 2020

Smiles abounded in the School of Dentistry last Friday as hundreds of children from the Jackson Public Schools received free dental treatment from dental and dental hygiene faculty, students and other volunteers. Read More

SOD faculty, students' weeklong mission: Offer free care to more than 1,000

The School of Dentistry’s fourth annual Dental Mission Week event will culminate tomorrow when about 400 Jackson Public Schools students will receive free dental care during Give Kids a Smile Day.

Published on Thursday, February 6, 2020

After 42 years, Imogene Clark still loyal dental school patient

Imogene Clark has been coming to the dental school for all of her dental needs since 1978. At 89 years of age, she can make a rare claim: She still has all of her original teeth.

Published on Thursday, January 30, 2020

Dentistry alumnus to sponsor school’s effort to treat children during Give Kids a Smile

Dr. Lake Garner, a 1996 alumnus of the University of Mississippi School of Dentistry, is giving back in a big way to his school and the community it serves.

Published on Monday, December 16, 2019

From author’s dental pain comes promise of healing

It’s bad enough to grow up in abject poverty with a mother who doesn’t love you. But when you come from an abusive home and have rotting teeth that make you a target for school bullies, life can seem barely worth living. Sonja Lauren persevered, though, and now educates tomorrow’s dentists about how they can make sure her history doesn't repeat for others.

Published on Monday, October 7, 2019