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Immune Dictionary Reveals Deepest-Yet View into Workings of the Immune System

Immune Dictionary Reveals Deepest-Yet View into Workings of the Immune System

December 18, 2023

The immune system plays an essential role in keeping us healthy and in protecting us from disease. Immune cells are regulated by cytokines, key molecules (of which there are more than 100 major types) that send chemical messages that dictate how and when immune cells develop or activate against threats to our health. Cytokines are so critical to the function of the immune system that more than one million scientific publications have studied them — yet until now there’s been no systemic reference for understanding how specific cytokines affect different...

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Dr. Tien Jiang Receives Shore Fellowship to Further Her Work in Oral Health Literacy

December 8, 2023

Tien Jiang, DMD14, instructor in Oral Health Policy and Epidemiology, has been honored with an Eleanor and Miles Shore Fellowship. Established in 1995 to help junior faculty at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine (HSDM) and Harvard Medical School (HMS), the fellowship program offers financial support during a critical time in a faculty member’s academic career.... Read more about Dr. Tien Jiang Receives Shore Fellowship to Further Her Work in Oral Health Literacy

Up and Coming Scientists Join HSDM

Up and Coming Scientists Join HSDM

November 29, 2023

In early 2022, Dean Giannobile launched an effort to recruit exemplary early career scientists with expertise in a broad range of biomedical and health science specialties, including in the areas of microbiology, cell biology, immunology, stem cell biology, neurobiology, pharmacology, physiology, biomaterials and tissue engineering, biomedical imaging, bioinformatics and epidemiology, and public health.... Read more about Up and Coming Scientists Join HSDM

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From Climate Change to Cavities, AI Is Changing Oral Health

November 27, 2023

In dental research and practice, all eyes are on artificial intelligence's (AI) promise for patients.

 

AI has made its arrival in dental care around the world, largely thanks to a swell of early adopters who have embraced the newest assistive technologies that could lead to earlier diagnosis of oral diseases and put more informative tools in the hands of patients.... Read more about From Climate Change to Cavities, AI Is Changing Oral Health

Bridging the Dental Workforce Gap in New Hampshire

Bridging the Dental Workforce Gap in New Hampshire

November 15, 2023

New Hampshire’s scenic beauty stretches from the state’s rocky coastline to the majestic White Mountains, however behind its picturesque image is a less idyllic landscape for dental care. Access to care is challenging for rural populations in the Granite State, particularly for those with medically complex cases or special needs. Just last year, the state began to cover basic dental care for adults on Medicaid, yet less than 15 percent of the state’s 850 dentists are participating thus far. With no dental school of its own, New Hampshire is...

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Harvard School of Dental Medicine and Collaborators Receive $4.4 Million Grant to Train the Next Generation of Clinician-Scientists

October 25, 2023

A collaborative initiative, led by Harvard School of Dental Medicine (HSDM), recently received $4.4 million in funding from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) to establish a novel clinical practice-based research network to train future clinician-scientists over the next five years.

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Expanding Dental Access to Veterans

October 24, 2023

What started as a concept aimed at disease prevention and patient retention has turned into an annual event to aid veterans in need. Now in its third year, Harvard School of Dental Medicine’s (HSDM) Give Veterans a Smile (GVAS), which takes place in October, provides veterans with a day of free dental care and consultations, with a long-term goal of creating a dental home for those who have served.

 

Veterans are provided with healthcare while serving in the military...

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Fillings, Cleanings, Exams...Oh My! Getting to the Root of Dental Fear

October 23, 2023

For some, the mere thought of sitting in a dental chair can send shivers down their spine and set their heart racing. In fact, nearly 40% of the population admits to having anxiety or fear of the dentist, which can have serious consequences for an individual’s oral health. We asked Dr. Isabelle Chase, a leading expert in the field of pediatric dentistry, where this fear might stem from and how patients and dental providers can address it. Chase serves as...

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Returning to Rwanda: New Program Focuses on Training Future Physicians

October 2, 2023

Building on strong partnerships in Rwanda that led to the launch of a new dental school in the country in 2018, Harvard School of Dental Medicine faculty returned to Rwanda this summer to expand oral health training, this time with a focus on future physicians.

“It was exciting to be involved in this transformative effort to train future physicians in key oral health concepts,” said Dr. Donna Hackley, assistant professor of Oral Health Policy and Epidemiology who serves as department...

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