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Precision in Practice: Drawing Parallels Between Dentistry and Art

February 14, 2024

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

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Addressing Immigrant Oral Health: HSDM Effort Meets Growing Needs

February 2, 2024

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

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The Perfect Fit: Students Take the Next Step in their Professional Journey

January 26, 2024

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...

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