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A Legacy of Commitment
to Community
CU Dental Alumni Making an Impact

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KELLY CALDWELL AND MARY EISENSTEIN

ver the past four decades, community care has been an important and beloved pillar of CU Dental's
curriculum, creating a rich history of community engagement across Colorado and the world. While very proud
of the evolving opportunities for students to connect with communities, the enduring legacy of CU Dental's
commitment to improve health is fueled by our graduates - dental professionals we know are changing their
communities and the world for the better.

Long after students receive their degrees and embark on their careers, CU Dental continues to applaud our graduates for
investing their time, resources and expertise to make a difference. As you will see over the next few pages, alumni from all of our
educational programs are demonstrating selfless acts to make an impact. Their stories represent the thousands of alumni who
contribute in countless ways.
A common thread that connects all our graduates is their drive to serve, and CU Dental is full of pride for the incredible ways
our alumni are making their mark in the field of dentistry. And each year, as we welcome our graduating students into our alumni
association, we are full of hope that our newest alumni will continue to carry on this legacy of giving back for decades to come.

ADVANCED STANDING INTERNATIONAL STUDENT PROGRAM

DR. MANISHA MAKHIJA SADHWANI

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Within minutes of meeting Dr. Manisha Makhija
Sadhwani, it is evident she is a mover and
shaker. Through her inspiring combination of
compassion and cultural agility, it is no surprise
she is making a difference in Colorado and
around the world.
A dentist in her native country of India,
Makhija came to Colorado when her husband
accepted a job in Denver. Though she applied
for dental school programs in the United States,
and was accepted into a dental materials
program in Milwaukee, her passion for research
led Makhija to call Dr. Jeff Stansbury, CU Dental
Senior Associate Dean for Research. She
began volunteering her time studying nanogels
and other biomaterials with Stansbury in his lab
on the CU Anschutz Medical Campus.
Eventually, Makhija realized she missed
dentistry and was delighted to be accepted
into the CU Dental Advanced Standing
International Student Program which offers

qualified graduates of foreign dental programs
the opportunity to earn a DDS degree and thus
be eligible to take state or regional boards and
practice in the United States.
After graduating in 2014, Makhija started
practicing at Project Worthmore, a local
nonprofit that seeks to improve the quality of
life of Denver-area refugees. Makhija's deep
rooted desire to help others drew her to this
position. "Being in healthcare gives me an
amazing opportunity to help others and to give
back," said Makhija.
Dr. Michael Schwab, Dental Director
at Project Worthmore, instantly recognized
Makhija's compassion and was impressed
by her ability to easily connect with others.
"Makhija has amazing insight for someone
so young which really speaks to her work
ethics and her values," said Schwab. "She is
extremely dynamic, and this work is her heart
and soul. She is the future of this clinic."



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