Dr. Shane White

Professor

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Biography

Dr. Shane White is a professor at the UCLA School of Dentistry, specializing in Endodontics within the Division of Regenerative and Reconstructive Sciences. He received his dental training from Trinity College Dublin and later spent years in general practice while teaching part-time in Dublin. Dr. White moved to California to pursue a master's degree in Oral Biology, completing residency training in Prosthodontics and Endodontics at UCLA. He also earned a Ph.D. in Craniofacial Biology from the University of Southern California. Dr. White has a strong commitment to education, teaching in various D.D.S. and post-D.D.S. programs, and is deeply involved in mentoring student researchers. He has chaired significant courses in endodontics and has contributed to continuing education for practicing dentists. Dr. White has authored numerous research papers and holds several National Institutes of Health grants. His current research focuses on dental biological materials and patient-centered endodontics, aiming to improve dental outcomes.

Research Interests

Awards

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Zumberge Research Fellowship

1994-01-01
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Charles L. Pincus Research Award

1993-01-01
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Stanley D. Tylman Research Prize

1990-01-01
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Prosthodontic Group New Investigator Prize

1990-01-01
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Postgraduate Scholarship

1988-01-01

Requirements for University of California Los Angeles

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:160
Analytical Writing
Required:5
Overall
Required:5
TOEFL
Total
Required:87
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree Strong background in Economics and Mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Online application
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  • Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • GRE General Test scores
Specialization Notes

Department of Economics admits primarily for the PhD program.