Dental School Recognized by Insight Into Diversity Magazine
The School of Dental Medicine (SDM) has received the 2023 Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the … more
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Pre-dental Pathway Program Seeking Applicants
The University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine’s Destination Dental School, a program launched in 2021, is currently accepting applicants for the summer. The program … more
University of Alberta Offers New Opportunity for Dental Students
The University of Alberta is now offering an elective for fourth-year students to gain valuable in-person experience. The two-week course called Advance Elective Experiences “introduces … more
Saskatchewan Polytechnic Introduces Renovated Dental Health Centre
Students in Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s Dental Assisting and Dental Hygiene programs are about to get a school renovation. The newly-renovated Dental Health Centre on the Regina campus is meant to provide … more
Grants to Help with Dental Needs and in Understanding Impact of Community Service Learning in Undergraduate Curriculum
Two grants totalling more than $545,000, give students at Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry the chance to collaborate to meet the oral health care … more
Harvard Dental School Launches New Residency Program in New Hampshire
The Harvard School of Dental Medicine launched a new dental residency program in New Hampshire this fall focusing on oral health care for rural and … more
U of T Alumni: Defy Gravity Pace Setting Campaign is Building the Future of Good Oral Health
Now that Defy Gravity, the University of Toronto’s new campaign, has been launched, the faculty has put together a Campaign Cabinet of alumni who want … more
FoMD Researchers Earn 13 of the U of A’s 15 Fall 2021 CIHR Project Grants
The Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry continues to shine on the national research stage, receiving 13 of the University of Alberta’s 15 recently announced fall … more
Former Dean of Dentistry, Recognized for ‘Transformation and Vision,’ Named Dean Emeritus
A dentist and academic who led the UM dentistry program for eight years said he was humbled to be formally appointed dean emeritus of dentistry … more
Faculty Experts Weigh in on Liberal-NDP Dental Plan
The federal government recently announced the launch of a new dental care program for low-income Canadians. The Faculty’s dental public health experts agree it is good news … more
$1-Million Gift to Drive Innovation in Digital Dentistry at McGill University
Canada’s largest and fastest growing network of dental practices, announced a $1 million gift to drive innovation in digital dentistry at McGill University’s Faculty of … more
Financial Realities After Dental School & Six Principles to Follow
Graduating from dental school is a monumental accomplishment. It is usually accompanied with huge loans/debt ranging from $250,000 – $500,000 depending on if one graduated … more
All I Really Need to Know, I Learned After Dental School
What’s my biggest regret – dental school. I don’t regret going; I regret not doing it right. I would go through dental school all over … more
A Note From the FCDSA President: A Lifetime of Lessons in Two Years
Each year, Oral Health invites us to contribute a piece to their student issue, and the article tends to be focused on our organization, the … more
Updates to Regina Dentistry Program Highlight Industry-Wide Issues
Proposed updates for Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s dental assistance program have revealed a shortage of dental care providers and a greater need for more specialized training. Saskatchewan … more
Hunt School of Dental Medicine Announces Inaugural Gift from Southern NM Dental Group
Representatives from dental group presented check following tour of new facilities The excitement and support for the opening of the Hunt School of Dental Medicine … more
Covid in Scotland: Dental Schools Unable to Take on New Students
Scotland’s dental schools will not admit new students in September due to existing trainees having to repeat the academic year. It was announced last week … more
The University Center for Dentistry in Basel, One of the Most Modern Dental Clinics in Europe, is Dentsply Sirona’s First Major University Project in Switzerland
For the very first time the International Special Clinic Solutions (ISCS) team at Dentsply Sirona brought to life a major project at a Swiss university. … more
Western University’s Medical School Names ‘Highly Accomplished Surgeon’ as New Dean
New year, new dean. After a 14-month search, surgeon John Yoo is taking the reins of Western’s University’s Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry later … more
New Dental School Secures $30 Million In Fundraising
Less than five months after announcing it will bring a dental school to Joplin, the Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences is nearing its … more