College: Dentistry


The University of Tennessee Foundation Names Dr. Melissa Robinson Chief Development Officer for UT Health Science Center

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Melissa Robinson

The University of Tennessee Foundation, Inc. (UTFI) and the University of Tennessee Health Science Center have named Melissa Robinson, DHA, MBA, the chief development officer and associate vice chancellor for Advancement. In this role, Dr. Robinson will guide the long-term strategic direction of fundraising across UT Health Science Center’s four statewide campuses, lead major and… Read More


Fall Advisory Board Meeting Focuses on Gratitude for the Past and Present, Excitement for the Future

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Photo of Laurie Powell and Chancellor Peter Buckley

During its fall meeting Friday, the University of Tennessee Health Science Center’s Advisory Board honored a vital partner in mental health care in Memphis, received exciting news about the fiscal year 2025 preliminary financial results, and heard an update on the new $350 million College of Medicine Interdisciplinary Building proposed for the Memphis campus.   Chancellor Peter Buckley,… Read More


Healthy Smiles, Full Hearts Tackling Tennessee’s Dental Care Shortage

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Dr. Cutshaw providing patient care alongside a colleague

Recent College of Dentistry alumnus Dillon Cutshaw, DDS, knows a trip to the dentist may sometimes be benched in favor of life’s necessities. “We can go to the dentist every six months,” he says. “It’s not you having to decide between this tooth hurting versus not buying food the next day. For a lot of… Read More


Interprofessional Education Day Showcases UT Health Science Center’s Dedication to Collaborative Learning

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Photo of students participating in an IPE Day exercise.

From Memphis to Nashville to Knoxville, more than 750 students from 11 health professions programs at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center came together recently for Interprofessional Education (IPE) Day. Held annually, IPE Day introduces students to the principles of interprofessional collaboration through case studies, simulations, and interactive learning. It offers students the opportunity… Read More


Advisory Board to Meet Friday, Nov. 14

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Photo of Madison Plaza Buildings

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center’s Advisory Board will meet Friday, Nov. 14, at 11 a.m., in the Mooney Library, 875 Monroe Ave., on the Memphis campus. On the agenda:  While the meeting will be conducted in person, it will also be available to view online. The webcast link, more information about the UT Health… Read More


Tennessee Rural Health Care Center of Excellence Seeks Grant Applications for Rural Initiatives

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Photo of a nursing student taking blood pressure at a rural Women's Health Expo.

The Tennessee Rural Health Care Center of Excellence at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center has launched its grant application process for organizations seeking funding for projects that provide solutions to health care concerns in rural communities across the state. The Center of Excellence is seeking proposals for both planning grants and implementation grants. The planning… Read More


‘We Are Family’: Fourth Annual Family Campaign Reaches Goal

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Photo of employees at the Family Campaign celebration

As the 2025 UT Health Science Center Family Campaign ends, campaign leaders say the effort is about far more than fundraising. “Family Campaign is about unity, pride, and investing in the community and resources that make UT Health Science Center thrive,” said Vice Chancellor for Advancement Brigitte Grant. “It takes all of us to advance… Read More


New Statewide Effort Aims to Tackle Cancer Crisis

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Photo of a researcher in a cancer lab.

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center will host the inaugural Tennessee Statewide Cancer Collaborative on October 29–30, 2025, at the Hutton Hotel in Nashville. The two-day conference aims to unite researchers, clinicians, and policymakers to chart a path toward a stronger, more coordinated statewide cancer strategy. With the theme “Advancing Cancer Research Across Tennessee,”… Read More