On Thursday, February 11, Dean Bruce Donoff, along with the deans of Boston University and Tufts schools of dental medicine, gathered at the State House for an announcement by Governor Charlie Baker about new dental education core competencies for the prevention and management of prescription drug misuse.

“Educating our dental providers on prescribing practices for opioids is a critical step toward preventing drug misuse as we continue to combat this public health crisis,” said Governor Baker. “We are...

On Saturday, February 6, the Harvard Dental Center’s Teaching Practices were filled with small patients in neon sunglasses. Nearly 50 kids, ages one to seventeen, were there for free dental screenings as part of the annual Give Kids a Smile (GKAS) event. The sunglasses were for eye protection during their dental treatments, but they added an extra cool factor as well.

For some children it was their very first time in a dental chair. Knowing this, HSDM students created a fun atmosphere where kids had a chance to learn about positive oral health habits, participate in educational...

On Monday, December 14 the HSDM community came together for a special tea time event focused on promoting peace. The event was organized by students with the support of the Office of Diversity Inclusion. 

Dr.Peggy Timothé greeted the crowd of students, faculty and staff, and introduced Hend Alqaderi a fourth year resident in the Dental Public Health program. Alqaderi spoke about recent headlines and anti-Muslim...

The Office of Dental Education welcomed two new Senior Tutors this year, Dr. Aram Kim and Dr. Armando Pardo. Both are Harvard School of Dental Medicine (HSDM) graduates.

Dr. Kim received her undergraduate degree from University of California, Berkeley in bioengineering, and her DMD from HSDM. She completed her advanced graduate training at University of Illinois at Chicago, receiving a Masters of Science in Oral Biology, and a Certificate in Prosthodontics. Before she joined HSDM, she was an assistant professor at University of Illinois at Chicago, where she taught predoctoral...

On Monday, August 3, Harvard School of Dental Medicine (HSDM) welcomed a new class of first year dental students, entering the Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) program. The thirty-five talented individuals were chosen from over 1,000 applicants. They hail from sixteen different states, and three countries, and represent a wide range of backgrounds and interests. Sixty-six percent of the entering class is female—the largest percentage to date.

Dean Bruce Donoff welcomed the students during a morning reception held in the Research and Education Building. “You, our students, are our...

Lauren Kuhn, 23, a second-year student at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine, was crowned Miss... Read more about Harvard Dental Student Named Miss Massachusetts