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TUSDM’s great weekend at the 14th Annual ASDA District 1 Debate!

At the 14th Annual ASDA District 1 Debate, student teams from Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine, Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine, University of New England College of Dental Medicine, and a Pre-Dental team debated on pertinent policies and ethical issues confronting students and practitioners Read more…

Tisch Summer Fellowship for Interested D25/IS25s and D26/IS26s

It is with great excitement that the Department of Public Health and Community Service, in partnership with Tisch College, announces nine (9) Tisch Summer Fellowship (TSF) opportunities. The Tisch Summers Fellows Program (TSF) provides students at Tufts University School Dental Medicine (TUSDM) opportunities to gain a better understanding of health from a community perspective. The conditions in which people live Read more…

Social Media and Ethics Discussion with SPEA

Happy Friday Jumbos! On behalf of Tufts SPEA (Student Professionalism and Ethics Association), we would like to welcome you to join us for a Social Media and Ethics Discussion on Wednesday, February 1st at 7:30pm in Rachel’s Auditorium! We will be serving Pizza!   We will be discussing the importance of patient privacy, awareness of surroundings, medical/dental marketing, and more. Please come and join us for this interesting event!   Please Read more…

Best Practices and Innovative Approaches to Strengthen School-Based Dental Sealant Programs

Tooth decay is the most common chronic disease among children and can negatively affect their overall health, well-being, and academic success. School-based dental sealant programs can help by providing a simple and effective way to prevent tooth decay, particularly among children who lack access to regular oral health care. These programs, however, are underutilized nationwide. Join CareQuest Institute, the Association Read more…

Advancing Population Health:Webinar: Four Presentations from 2022 APHA Oral Health Student Awardees

CareQuest Institute for Oral Health, in collaboration with the American Public Health Association (APHA) Oral Health Section, presents a webinar that explores a mix of topics, including geriatric dental care, alternative payment mechanisms, the impact of paid sick leave on dental care, and dental disparities among working adults. Four winners of the Anthony Westwater Jong Population Oral Health Pre-Professional Award Read more…