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Michigan Board of Dentistry appoints faculty On Thursday, Aug. 18, M. Lynne Morgan, R.D.H., M.S., M.A., affiliate professor (left), and Grace Curcuru, D.D.S., affiliate professor (right) were sworn in as members of the Michigan Board of Dentistry.
Corktown Campus construction nears end!
Of the 19 voting members Morgan is one of four dental hygienists. Morgan has vast Significant progress is being made on our reception area construction project: experience within the dental hygiene pro• All major structural components have been installed fession. She has held numerous roles in dental and dental hygiene education, fre• Curtain glass wall and clerestory windows have been installed quently presents continuing education • Temporary interior walls have been removed courses and has served as a dental hygiene • Ceiling grid has been installed in preparation for suspended ceiling installation examiner for the Commission on Dental Competency Assessments. Next steps include installation of: • New interior partitions, walls, flooring and suspended ceiling in the new space Curcuru, is a periodontics specialist who specializes in treating the periodontium, • Installation of stained glass panels from the Mercy College Campus Chapel, using surgical and non-surgical approaches which are currently being refurbished to therapy and is an active member with • Completion of electrical, light fixtures, carpentry, etc. the American Academy of Periodontology, American Dental Association, Michigan We look forward to celebrating the new space sometime in spring, 2020 Dental Association and the Macomb Dental Association. She also is an active board member of the Michigan Dental Foundation.
Zarkowski honored by Crain’s Detroit Business Congratulations to Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Pamela Zarkowski who was recently named by Crain’s Detroit Business as one of 35 educators deemed Notable Women in Education Leadership. Zarkowski has been with the University for many years and under her leadership, the University has established dozens of new degrees, certificates, majors and minors and led the implementation of a new core curriculum. She speaks nationally about dental curricula, law, ethics and sexual harassment. The women included on the list were chosen by Crain’s editors “based on their career accomplishments, track record of success in the field, contributions to their community and mentorship of others.”
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