UB Global Miles for Smiles Fund

Help provide training and preventive care for refugees and host communities in need around the world through this fund.

At the School of Dental Medicine, we believe that education and oral health should be available for all people around the world. Our Global Miles for Smiles program delivers free dental care and education to refugees and others in need throughout the world. Under the leadership of Dr. Othman Shibly, Miles for Smiles is training volunteers and teachers at refugee camps in Lebanon to perform basic education and oral health care.

Since 2011, Miles for Smiles has provided treatment for more than 15,000 refugees through medical missions in Jordan, Turkey, Lebanon and Africa. To further meet the growing need, Miles for Smiles has opened two full-time clinics in Turkey which provide free dental care to thousands of refugees.

These missions are only possible because of the selfless volunteers, organizations and donors like you who are committed to helping those in need.

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Other Dental Medicine Funds

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Dr. Alan J. Drinnan Fund
6/28/24
Students in the Department of Oral Diagnostic Sciences in the School of Dental Medicine receive support through this fund.
Thomas C. Labenski Scholarship Endowment Fund
6/28/24
Third-year dental students with strong academic credentials and character receive scholarships through this fund.
Dr. Paul R. Crombach Scholarship Fund
6/28/24
Dental students demonstrating conscientiousness in studies, helpfulness and charity receive support from this fund.
Dr. John J. Cunat Fund
6/28/24
World-renowned experts in orthodontics speak at UB through the support of this fund.
Oral and Maxillofacial Residency Program
6/28/24
Support didactic and clinical training for dental students, surgery residents and graduate students through this fund.
Class of 1980 David Foti Memorial Award
6/28/24
Strong spirit, character and helpfullness define the dental students who receive this award.
Dental Medicine Class of 1964 Endowed Scholarship Fund
6/28/24
Second- and third-year dental students receive scholarships through this fund.
Steven M. Robbins Memorial Scholarship Fund
6/28/24
Third-year dental students with demonstrated commitment and academic success receive scholarships through this fund.
Oral Biology Graduate Student Research Fund
6/28/24
Graduate students within the department receive critical financial support for their research through this fund.
BOCA (Buffalo Outreach and Community Assistance) Fund
6/28/24
This fund supports a student-led organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world.
SDM Centennial Endowed Chair
6/28/24
Support the betterment of UB’s dental school through this fund.
UB Dental - Patient Care Fund
6/28/24
Help improve the quality of healthcare throughout Western New York by supporting this fund.
Post-Graduate Prosthodontic Fund
6/28/24
This fund supports clinical excellence in UB’s prosthodontic post-graduate program.
Dental School Scholarship Fund
6/28/24
This fund provides general scholarships to students throughout the School of Dental Medicine.
Sandford B. Sugarman Memorial Fund for Continuing Dental Education
6/28/24
Annual dental symposiums receive support through this fund.
UB Global Miles for Smiles Fund
6/28/24
Help provide training and preventive care for refugees and host communities in need around the world through this fund.
UB Fund for the School of Dental Medicine
6/28/24
Support initiatives and programs throughout the School of Dental Medicine through this fund.
Dr. Robert J. Genco School of Dental Medicine Speakers Series Fund
6/28/24
Named for a world-renowned researcher, this fund supports a forum for discussions regarding oral and general health.
Maryanne Mather Fund
6/28/24
Honoring the memory of a dedicated staff member, this fund provides annual scholarships for dental students.
Ortho Clinic Renovation Fund
6/28/24
Support upgraded spaces and equipment for orthodonics students, faculty, staff and patients through this fund.
Dr. Arnold Stern Fund in Endodontics
6/28/24
This fund supports summer research for dental students in periodontics and endodontics.
Class of 1949 Endowment
6/28/24
Fourth-year dental students receive financial support through this fund.

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The human body is filled with friendly bacteria. These peaceful bacteria engage in a one-sided relationship with pathogen Porphyromonas gingivalis, helping the germ multiply and cause gum disease, according to a new UB study.
UB oral biologists recognized by AADR and AAID
3/31/20
Two faculty members in the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine were honored for their outstanding efforts in the areas of research, training and mentorship.
Patricia Diaz named director of UB’s Microbiome Center
9/4/20
Patricia Diaz, Professor of Empire Innovation in the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine, has been named the new director of the UB Microbiome Center.
Century-old drug repurposed to fight ulcers
5/11/20
Suramin, a 100-year old drug used to treat sleeping sickness, has been repurposed to fight oral mucositis and diabetic foot ulcers.
Chester Gary receives 2020 William J. Gies Editorial Awards
11/3/20
Chester J. Gary, clinical assistant professor of restorative dentistry in the UB School of Dental Medicine, received the second and third place 2020 William J. Gies Editorial Award from the American Association of Dental Editors & Journalists and the American Dental Education Association’s ADEAGies Foundation.
Donor Duo Supports New Dental Medicine Center
5/23/23
The revamped Squire Hall facility provides dental care to WNY, advances clinical research and promotes interdisciplinary education.
Helping Women Climb the Academic Ladder
8/3/22
Through her own experiences, Mirdza Neiders, PMCert '74 knew the importance of women receiving a college education. Now, she's giving back to elevate women in academics even further.

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