Eastman Institute for Oral Health / Make a Gift Leading the way The need for accessible, affordable oral health care will only increase as our population ages and as demand for high quality, efficient oral health services, exceeds the supply. With your support, we can continue to educate and provide preventive services that will end the cycle. Help us continue to drive advances in dental research and sustain our commitment to providing excellent care—without exception—to all members of our community. Ushering in a new era of research Thomas Diekwisch, DMD, PhD, PhD, has been named the founding chair of the Department of Oral and Craniofacial Sciences. As the principal investigator of three federally funded grants totaling $4.7 million, he will lead the development of high quality, strategic, and innovative oral health research at EIOH. Joining Diekwisch is Xianghong Luan, MD. Luan is the principal investigator of two federally funded grants totaling $3.8 million. Her studies focus on microRNAs and small molecule microenvironment design. Together they are helping to usher in a new era of interdisciplinary oral biology research. Learn more in the latest issue of Momentum Magazine
A leader in care EIOH provides over 180,000 visits annually including those for patients with disabilities, special needs, and complex conditions. Top tier research EIOH is top ranked in research funding from the NIH’s National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research. Highly selective EIOH clinical departments attract 1,200 applicants for over 40 residency positions, yielding a 2-5% acceptance rate. First-rate education Our Periodontology and Pediatric Dentistry Residency Programs were ranked the best in the US, according to Universities.com 2022 rankings and reports from Becker’s Dental & DSO Review. Support innovative education, research, and care. Your gifts help us recognize outstanding faculty and residents, pursue ever bolder directions in research, and deliver the best care possible to patients in need. Greatest areas of need: Endowed professorships and faculty awards Research funds and pilot project grants Fellowships and resident funds for tuition, travel, and research Facility and equipment funds Unrestricted funding for responding to urgent needs For more information on giving, including how to give, the George Eastman Circle, and Wilson Society, please contact Melissa Head, director for advancement and alumni relations: melissa.head@rochester.edu or (585) 273-2890.