A Short History of The School of Dentistry
In 2002, we were given the rare
and wonderful opportunity to build a "ground up" facility
conceived and planned around technological improvements and
innovative teaching methods. We have not been disappointed.
Our new facility features a
Preclinical Simulation Laboratory, which provides a clinic-like
environment that significantly improves the transition from
classroom to clinic work as well. |
Demolition of the old structure was difficult, and many compromises
were necessary to accommodate support pillars, utilities, and the like.
Attempting to maintain the program in the midst of the renovation was
a nightmare. Now an additional 20 some years of accumulated plumbing,
wiring, wear and tear have been added to the 1921 shell. But this is
all a thing of the past with the completion of the new dental school
in 2002.
From the Ground Up
In August of 2002, we left behind yet again an aging facility filled
with many memories, both good and not so good. What we brought with
us is the promise of a new beginning for dental education at Marquette
University, a bright future waiting to be realized.
We were given the rare and wonderful opportunity to build a “ground
up” facility conceived and planned around technological improvements
and innovative teaching methods.
We adjusted smoothly to a “window-rich” environment complemented
by liberal doses of technology. Once we settled in, we had a chance
to see the remarkable effect this new facility would have on the delivery
of dental education and patient care.
We have not been disappointed. The new building is living up to our
expectations and in some cases exceeding them. The many unique features
of the School are making it a great place to teach, an exciting place
to learn and a comforting place to receive care.
These are just a few of the School’s impressive features that work alongside
our revolutionary new curriculum:
- Central Sterilization System: This capability provides
an unlimited supply of sterile instruments for use by our students
and faculty. This, of course, translates into competent patient care.
- The Preclinical Simulation Laboratory: Students are able
to get up-close- and-personal access not only to online resource
materials but also to on-site presentations. Each student has a workstation
equipped with a personal computer, providing a clear view of even
the smallest details of each slideshow, video or live demonstration.
With its clinic-like environment, the simulation laboratory significantly
improves the transition from classroom to clinic work as well.
- Faculty Practice Clinic: The clinic offers a venue for Marquette’s
dental faculty to develop their skills and to stay on top of the
latest innovations in patient care. A program of this nature is essential
for allowing those with needs beyond the scope of general dentistry
an opportunity to receive on-site specialist care.
In terms of education, the clinic serves a critical funtion in The Dental
School's revamped curriculum, which is centered upon the idea of an early
introduction to clinical dentistry and integration of subject matter. From
the moment they enter the School, students are involved in rounds, practice
groups and clinic work— they are immersed in dentistry from the very
beginning.
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