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

Harvard School of Dental Medicine (HSDM) Class of 2024 students took the next step in their careers this week after learning of matches to residency programs around the country. Surrounded by their peers and mentors, the DMD students who will graduate in May celebrated their future plans.

Out of the 33 graduating students, 26 have chosen to pursue post-doctoral residency programs. Seven will go into Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, four into General Practice Residencies, four into Orthodontics, three each into Pediatrics, Periodontology, and Endodontics, one into an Advanced...

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...

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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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...

The Class of 2027 arrived on campus in early August bringing diverse experiences and an incredible amount of energy to the Harvard School of Dental Medicine (HSDM) and Harvard Medical School (HMS) community. The entering class is made up of 35 dental students and 164 medical students. During their first year, HMS and HSDM students learn alongside each other before entering each school’s focused curriculum.

The incoming dental class is made up of 21 women and 14 men hailing from 18 U.S. states and six countries. Nearly one-quarter of the dental school students are from...

Beaming as bright as the August sun, students in the Class of 2027 arrived on Harvard’s Longwood Campus to start an exciting new chapter of their lives. Incoming Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) students began a weeklong Introduction to the Profession, meeting their classmates who they will spend the next four years with and learning more about what they can expect in the first year of their program.

The week began with dental and medical students celebrating their transition into the healthcare profession during the traditional White Coat...