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Category: Lyon College School of Dental Medicine
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Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Lyon College School of Dental Medicine’s Dr. Stefanie Leacock Receives National Biology Teaching Award
The National Association of Biology Teachers (NABT) has named Stefanie Leacock, PhD, director of research at the Lyon College School of Dental Medicine, as the recipient of the 2025 Four-Year College and University Biology Teaching Award.
The prestigious national award honors creativity and innovation in undergraduate biology education, recognizing excellence in curriculum development, instructional strategies and laboratory utilization that have been successfully implemented and shown to enh...
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Monday, September 15, 2025
Dr. Stefanie Leacock to Lead Research Mission as First Director of Research at Lyon College School of Dental Medicine
Dr. Burke Soffe, founding dean of the Lyon College School of Dental Medicine, has announced the appointment of Dr. Stefanie Leacock as the inaugural director of research for the school.
Dr. Leacock, an assistant professor in the dental school, will assume the new leadership role in addition to her faculty appointment. She will be responsible for advancing scholarly inquiry, supporting faculty and student research initiatives, and ensuring compliance with accreditation standards.
“Resear...
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Monday, July 7, 2025
Lyon College School of Dental Medicine to Host Give Kids a Smile Day
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The Lyon College School of Dental Medicine will host Give Kids a Smile Day on Friday, July 18, from 9 a.m. to noon as part of a national initiative aimed at ensuring access to quality oral health care for all children. The event will be located at the Lyon College School of Dental Medicine, 5 Allied Drive, Building 5 in Little Rock’s Riverdale neighborhood.
The event will offer free oral health screenings for children and adults, fluoride varnish applications, oral health care education...
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Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Dr. Sarah Hardin Named ASDA 2025 New Dentist of the Year
Dr. Sarah Hardin, chair of clinical sciences and associate professor at the Lyon CollegeSchoolofDentalMedicine, was honored with the 2025 Cynthia Caceres Baker New Dentist of the Year Award by the Arkansas StateDentalAssociation during its Spring Meeting in Little Rock. The award was presented by the 2022 recipient, Dr. Ashley McMillan, associate dean for clinical affairs at LCSDM.The Cynthia Caceres Baker New Dentist of the Year Award recognizes early-care...
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Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Lyon College School of Dental Medicine Welcomes Inaugural Class
The Lyon College School of Dental Medicine has officially announced its inaugural class of 80 students, marking a significant milestone as Arkansas’s first dental school opens its doors in the heart of Little Rock.
“This is a historic moment for Lyon College and for the state,” said Dr. Burke Soffe, founding dean of the dental school. “We are excited to welcome our first cohort of students, who will help shape the future of oral health care in Arkansas and beyond.&rdqu...
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