Dr. Lakmali Silva, assistant professor of Oral Medicine, Infection, and Immunity (OMII), has been honored with an Eleanor and Miles Shore Fellowship. Established in 1995, the fellowship program is a cornerstone for supporting junior faculty at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine (HSDM) and Harvard Medical School (HMS)... Read more about Dr. Lakmali Silva honored with Shore Fellowship

Dr. Chukwuebuka Ogwo, a faculty member in Oral Health Policy and Epidemiology and director of the Dental Public Health Program at Harvard School of Dental Medicine (HSDM), has received a Harold Amos Medical Faculty Development Program award ... Read more about Dr. Chukwuebuka Ogwo awarded prestigious Harold Amos Medical Faculty Development Program Award

Meet the 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients 

Two accomplished graduates of Harvard School of Dental Medicine’s (HSDM) advanced graduate programs were honored on Friday, June 7 with Distinguished Alumni Awards presented during Alumni Day. Stephen Sonis, DMSc76, PD76, and Maurizio Tonetti, MMSc89, PD89, were recognized for their significant contributions to the mission of the School. 

Dr. Stephen Sonis 

Stephen Sonis, DMSc76, PD76, an expert in oral oncology, was honored for his groundbreaking work on oral mucositis and oral...

William V. Giannobile, DDS, DMSc96, PD96, Dean and A. Lee Loomis, Jr. Professor of Oral Medicine, Infection and Immunity at Harvard School of Dental Medicine (HSDM) was chosen as the recipient of the American Dental Association’s 2024 Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Dental Research.... Read more about Dean Giannobile Honored with Prominent Dental Research Award

From replacing a single tooth to addressing extensive dental damage, implant dentistry has become a groundbreaking option, giving people the chance to reclaim their smiles and improve their quality of life. Nearly 3 million individuals in the United States have dental implants, a number that is growing by 500,000 annually, according to the American Academy of Implant Dentistry.... Read more about Modern Implant Dentistry Focus of Goldhaber Lecture

The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) has elected Yingzi Yang, associate dean for Research and professor of Developmental Biology at Harvard School of Dental Medicine (HSDM), to the 2023 cohort of AAAS Fellows, a distinguished group of 502 scientists, engineers, and innovators across 24 disciplines.... Read more about Dr. Yingzi Yang Named AAAS Fellow

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

Leanne “Jake” Jacobellis has been chosen as Harvard School of Dental Medicine’s (HSDM) 2024 Harvard Hero—a distinction that recognizes Harvard staff University-wide whose work supports the mission of Harvard at the highest levels of contribution, impact, and excellence.... Read more about Jacobellis Chosen As HSDM’s 2024 Harvard Hero

Artificial intelligence applications and tools for dentistry emerging in the marketplace today have, for the most part, been designed for use in dental practices and by dentists in the field. However, AI tools designed for learning dentistry are an area less explored.

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Sang Park, MMSc01, associate professor of Restorative Dentistry and Biomaterials Sciences and associate dean for Dental Education at Harvard School of Dental Medicine (HSDM) has received one of the highest honors from the American Dental Education Association (ADEA)—the Centennial Presidential Award. The award, given during ADEA’s 100^th anniversary year, recognizes Park’s outstanding contributions as a dental educator on a national stage.

“I am truly humbled and honored by this life-changing acknowledgment of my work and research. It has meaning for me that goes...

Two members of the Harvard School of Dental Medicine (HSDM) community have been honored for their exceptional service to the School and the surrounding medical community. Dr. Vicki Rosen, professor and chair of the Department of Developmental Biology, was selected as a recipient of the 2023 Barbara J. McNeil Faculty Award for Exceptional Service. Carrie Sylven, director of Student Affairs, was chosen as a recipient of the 2023 Daniel D. Federman Staff Award for Exceptional Service.

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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

Dr. Yang Chai, a leader in the field of craniofacial development, has been named this year’s Goldhaber Award recipient. The Goldhaber Award recognizes an individual who is held at the highest international esteem in their field related to oral and systemic health. The award was established in 1989 in honor of former Harvard School of Medicine (HSDM) dean Dr. Paul Goldhaber, a periodontist and researcher, upon the completion of his 22 years of service to the School. It is presented annually at HSDM during the Goldhaber Lecture.... Read more about Goldhaber Award Honors Distinguished Craniofacial Researcher