When school closed suddenly in March, Boston students not only lost the daily connection to teachers and learning, but dental services that the city’s most vulnerable children depend on for critical care. That has left nearly 4,000 Boston public school students without an opportunity to see a dentist or hygienist Read more…
“We can only begin to heal by listening and learning from each other,” said Jeanette Sabir-Holloway, assistant dean for diversity and inclusion at Tufts School of Dental Medicine Tufts dental’s very own Dr. Jeanette Sabir-Holloway, assistant dean for diversity and inclusion, was interviewed by TuftsNow, providing an insightful picture of Read more…
The 1st Annual Wellness Day will be held virtually on Thursday, September 24th, 2020, and this full day event is open to all members of our community, including faculty, staff, and students. The day will feature seminars, workshops, Tai Chi, Taekwondo, chair yoga, a cooking demonstration, therapy animals, and information sessions. Read more…
Good afternoon, Jumbos! We’re the Global Health Students’ Association (GHSA), and we’re here with an announcement about some exciting upcoming activities. In the near future, keep an eye out for a newsletter, with articles about our projects, partners, and how they’re navigating our post-COVID world. With our newly minted D24’s Read more…
Many of us in D23 class purchased temporary shoes to be used for the Clinical Anatomy class. So, we thought it would be a warm idea to donate those shoes at the end of the semester, when the harsh winter came closer, to an organization in need. We reached out Read more…
SNDA celebrated MLK Day at the 10th Annual MLK Day of Service in Cambridge. Heather Smith (D20) reflects: “We made valentines that will go to shut-in elders & Cambridge veterans, painted infant clothing and assembled birthday party bags for children in homeless shelters, and wrote postcards to encourage voters in Read more…
In the past few weeks, three members of the African Diaspora United community –Valerie Bouhom, Jasmine Ghanem, and Nadine Bedair, visited the Irish center for immigrants during English classes for beginners for the immigrants, and presented oral hygiene instructions in a simple way, moreover, had a presentation of the risks Read more…
Mark your calendars for Global Tufts Month (March 1-31, 2020)! The Office of the Provost and the Senior International Officer invite all Tufts Faculty, Staff, and Students to participate by attending and hosting events with a global or international focus related to this year’s theme: Global Collaborations. These events will showcase Tufts’ breadth and Read more…
The Tufts Dental Alumni Association Board understands the value of a Tufts Dental education. On #GivingTuesday, December 3rd, the TUDAA Board is leading the way sponsoring our main challenge — 350 gifts unlocks $30,000. On GivingTuesday, you can also support financial aid, Give Kids a Smile or Dr. Ganda’s SUPPORT Read more…
SNDA enjoyed promoting oral health to the Boston community at St. Francis House, the largest day shelter in Massachusetts. It is always so rewarding to see the smiles of so many when we are able to provide them with free dental supplies and help them learn about good oral hygiene Read more…