Our Stories

People are more likely to challenge assumptions and derive new ideas in a heterogeneous group. In this way, diversity promotes excellence.

The Go Greater campaign emphasizes projects and programs that encourage collaboration across all of UF’s colleges, units and partners.

For the 2017-18 academic year, UFCD awarded over $1 million to 76 students. Approximately $300,000- $400,000 is awarded annually from funds established by our generous donors.

UFCD scientist Zsolt Toth, is studying the lifecycle and molecular characteristics of Kaposi’s sarcoma-associated herpesvirus, or KSHV, the virus that causes Kaposi sarcoma and other cancers.

First discovered in 1924, Streptococcus mutans is a facultatively anaerobic, gram-positive coccus commonly found in the human oral cavity and is a significant contributor to tooth decay.

Since 2012, this annual service trip has provided care for children who live on the largest island in the Bahamas.

"I don’t do this for me. I do this for the children. Because they are the ones that we are here for.”

“Making Safe Moves” is a great example of an interprofessional offering that is a win-win opportunity for UF dental and physical-therapy students.

“Research is the future of dentistry and advocating the importance of continuous funding for dental research is very important."