Continuing the pursuit of excellence as the School of Dentistry's new dean

Dr. Jacques Nör’s time at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry has been a steady progression since he first arrived as a graduate student in 1992.
He came to U-M after seven years as a general practice dentist in his native Brazil. He expected that he would return to his thriving practice there, but instead his career path stayed on track at the School of Dentistry.
After a comprehensive national search that produced five finalists, Nör was recommended for the position as dean in June 2023 by U-M Provost Laurie McCauley, the dental school’s previous dean, with approval of the university’s Board of Regents. His renewable 5-year term began Aug. 1, 2023.
"When I arrived here 31 years ago as a graduate student in pediatric dentistry, I would never have imagined that I would have this honor to serve as the dean of our school,” said Nör.