Drs. Hawazin Elani and William Giannobile explore ways artificial intelligence can address oral health disparities in a recently-published article in JAMA Health Forum bit.ly/4aJGhNo

Congratulations to Yingzi Yang, HSDM associate dean for Research and professor of Developmental Biology, who has been named a 2023 Fellow by the AAAS! The cohort is comprised of a distinguished group of 502 scientists, engineers, and innovators across 24 disciplines.

Magda Feres, chair of Oral Medicine, Infection, and Immunity, Eduardo H. de Souza Oliveira, research associate, and collaborators from the University of São Paulo Bauro School of Dentistry, have been named awardees of the 2024 Lemann Brazil Research Fund. news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/…

This week DMD, MMSc, and DMSc students from the Class of 2024 presented research posters as part of their research requirements for graduation. The event was a great opportunity for students to showcase their research to faculty members and learn about the work of their peers.

Remember to give your fluffy friends a big hug today! #NationalPetDay2024

Melissa Gilliam, incoming President of Boston University, will deliver the keynote speech at the HSDM/Harvard Medical School Class Day ceremony on May 23. bit.ly/4aHetc6

FABRIC Showcase celebrates cultural diversity at HMS and Harvard School of Dental Medicine through creative performances and artistic display

This week the Class of 2028 arrived on campus for Admitted Student Preview Days! Incoming DMD students joined the HSDM/HMS community to learn more about the program, meet current students and faculty, and spend time with future classmates. See you soon Class of 2028! ❤️ 🖤

Cami Tussie, DMD25, and Anita Nasseri, DMD25, were named Ingenuity Award finalists of the 2024 Harvard President's Innovation Challenge for their work on an automated periodontal probe, PerioSense. bit.ly/3vwm91E

Before arriving at HSDM, Jenna Mu, DMD27, served first as an intern in the U.S. House of Representatives and later as a fellow in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Mu shares two lessons she learned in an ASDA's Contour Magazine article. bit.ly/4ac8M66

New guidelines say protective gear is no longer needed during dental x-rays. Dr. Bernard Friedland shares what has changed about dental x-rays and why the shields are no longer needed in an interview with Harvard Health. bit.ly/4cpyu8p

Congratulations to Dr. Zerita Buchanan, a former Joseph L. Henry Oral Health Fellow, for being named one of ADA's 10 Under 10 Award winners!

Embracing the beauty of nature on the first day of spring 🌸

#HSDM #HarvardInSpring

This webinar is open to all registrants + will focus on disparities in substance use disorder screening and treatment experienced by older adults, which disproportionately increases their risk of physical harm.
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Betty Ben Dor, DMD25, has been named a recipient of the 2024 ADEA/Haleon Preventive Dentistry Scholarship. The award supports predoctoral dental students who have demonstrated academic excellence in preventive dentistry. Congratulations!

Last week HSDM celebrated its second annual Diversity Week! The week brought speakers from across the country to the School for daily lunch and learn sessions that highlighted diverse perspectives in dentistry and how they influence oral health, medicine, and academia.

A thorough daily dental care routine can protect against gum disease and other serious health issues. Leonard Brennan, co-director of HSDM's Geriatric Fellowship Program, shares what a proper dental routine should consist (via Harvard Health) bit.ly/3ToM3h6

Today, the #GoodHealthKiosk made its way over to the Research & Education Building Harvard School of Dental Medicine, where it will stay for the next month. andrewtheartist built the kiosk from decommissioned Harvard University dorm desks to help us convey tips for reducing one's risk of #Cancer .

Today is one of the best days of the year! Wishing all of our providers, alumni, and soon-to-be dentists a happy National Dentist's Day 😄

Jennifer Shahar, MMSc25, knew from a young age the career she wanted to pursue after her family hosted a girl who traveled to the U.S. to receive cleft lip and palate treatment. Read her story ⬇️ hsdm.harvard.edu/news/orthodont…