Lyon College School of Dental Medicine

The shape of healthcare education in Arkansas is changing. Lyon College School of Dental Medicine in Little Rock, the state’s first dental school, welcomed its inaugural class last year. Likewise, the Alice L. Walton School of Medicine in Bentonville hosted …

Lyon College School of Dental Medicine and Arkansas Children’s announced the inaugural leadership team for the Arkansas Children’s Dental Program, an “innovative academic clinical partnership designed to expand access to comprehensive pediatric oral health care while educating the next generation …

Lyon College School of Dental Medicine in Little Rock cut the ribbon this week on a patient care clinic. “The opening of our patient care clinic represents an important step forward for our school and for the communities we serve,” …

Arkansas Children’s is partnering with Lyon College School of Dental Medicine to coordinate the delivery and oversight of pediatric dental services. The affiliation will support patient care, clinical education and research, according to a press release issued Thursday. Lyon’s dental …

The Lyon College School of Dental Medicine held its first-ever white coat ceremony March 20 in Little Rock. The ceremony at Second Presbyterian Church marked a defining moment for the Class of 2028 as 80 first-year students at Arkansas’ first …

Dr. Sarah Hardin, chair of clinical sciences at Lyon College School of Dental Medicine in Little Rock, has been named one of “10 Dentists to Watch” by the Academy of General Dentistry. She is featured in the January 2026 issue …

New research from the Lyon College School of Dental Medicine suggests that maintaining good oral health may play a far greater role in preventing Alzheimer’s disease and other chronic conditions than previously understood. Dr. Josh Landers, chair of biomedical sciences …

Feature photo: Dr. John H. Dean While Dr. John H. Dean opened the doors to Dean Dental Solutions in 1994, there has been a Dean serving the dental needs of North Little Rock residents for more than six decades. Dean’s …

Lyon College School of Dental Medicine’s inaugural class started orientation Monday morning, June 30. The 80 dental students were welcomed into the building by bagpipe players and cheering staff members. Burke Soffe, dean of the dental school, gave a speech …

Lyon College School of Dental Medicine has named Mark Anderson as associate dean. With decades of experience in dental education, clinical practice and administration, Anderson will oversee the school’s curricula in his new role. The school is set to open …