Welcome to the inaugural issue of Impressions, a quarterly, electronic newsletter that highlights the outstanding achievements of University of Maryland School of Dentistry faculty, staff, residents and students.

As you read through these pages, you will see that we have a great deal to be proud of. Our core values – accountability, civility, collaboration, diversity, excellence, knowledge and leadership – describe who we are as an institution. The achievements captured here are just one small reflection of how we exhibit those values through the work we do every day.

I invite you to take a moment to congratulate yourselves and one another on some truly exceptional accomplishments, from research papers to poster presentations, scholarships to funding awards. It is easy to see how UMSOD faculty, staff, students and residents make a stellar impression.

Kind regards,

Mark A. Reynolds, DDS, PhD, MA
Dean and Professor