Soon-to-be graduating students showcased their research projects during Harvard School of Dental Medicine’s Student Research Day, held on Tuesday, April 9 in the medical school’s New Research Building. ... Read more about Student Research Day Showcases Innovative Projects Advancing Oral Health

Growing up, Jennifer Shahar, MMSc25, and her family hosted a young girl from Poland who traveled to the U.S. to receive cleft lip and palate treatment. The first-hand experience opened her eyes to the crucial role an orthodontist can play in a person’s life.... Read more about Orthodontics Resident Finds Inspiration in Treating Complex Cases

Amanda Collison never thought that the hobby she picked up in college would become a way to combine her interest in science with her motivation to make dentistry more accessible to others. Now the third-year dental student at Harvard School of Dental Medicine (HSDM) is using her artistic skills to bring dental concepts to life in her drawings.... Read more about Precision in Practice: Drawing Parallels Between Dentistry and Art

For immigrants who have just arrived in Boston, a critical oral health concern may be one of the first issues that leads them to seek care within the U.S. healthcare system. Navigating their options for dental care can be extremely difficult for many refugee families with language barriers and cultural differences. Nearly 7,500 immigrant households live in shelters or hotel rooms throughout Massachusetts’ shelter system, compounding the growing need for care.... Read more about Addressing Immigrant Oral Health: HSDM Effort Meets Growing Needs