/dentistry/taxonomy/term/299/all en /dentistry/article/alumni-news-faculty-news-students/congratulations-class-2024 <p>The spring 2024 convocation ceremony was held on May 28. Consult the <a href="/dentistry/files/dentistry/1._spring_2024_health_sciences_a.pdf">program</a>, the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/live/Pu_YoO-I1SQ?si=HpKGuBJ0R7ah7Ap4">recording of the ceremony</a>, the <a href="/dentistry/spring-2024-convocation">photo album</a>, and the<a href="/dentistry/spring-convocation-awards-ceremony-may-28-2024"> photo album</a> from our awards ceremony.</p> Fri, 31 May 2024 15:07:56 +0000 cassandre.leynaert@mcgill.ca 3305 at /dentistry /dentistry/article/faculty-news-research-students/research-day-2024-inspiring-minds-sharing-knowledge <p>The Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences 18th Annual Research Day took place on April 24 at the Centre Mont-Royal. With a record-breaking crowd of over 270 participants including researchers, dental medicine students, graduate students, and clinical and administrative staff, the event provided a dynamic platform for exchange, ideas, and discussion. The day was marked by a series of engaging presentations and discussions, showcasing the innovative research being conducted within the Faculty.</p> Tue, 07 May 2024 19:29:28 +0000 cassandre.leynaert@mcgill.ca 3297 at /dentistry /dentistry/article/faculty-news-research-students/announcement-new-faculty-members-pierre-moffatt-and-dr-paul-wankah <p>The Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences is pleased to announce the nominations of Pierre Moffatt as Associate Professor, and Dr. Paul Wankah as tenure-track Assistant Professor. </p> <p><strong>Pierre Moffatt</strong></p> Fri, 15 Dec 2023 22:27:54 +0000 jennifer.timmons@mcgill.ca 3174 at /dentistry /dentistry/article/students/general-practice-residency-program-applications-are-open <p><strong>General Practice Residency Program with an emphasis on Geriatric Dental Medicine and Special Care Dental Medicine – applications close on November 5, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. EST</strong></p> <p>The GPR program at the Jewish General Hospital provides advanced education in general dentistry with an emphasis on providing dental care adapted to the needs of the elderly and individuals who are neurodiverse or have an intellectual disability.</p> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 20:54:06 +0000 cassandre.leynaert@mcgill.ca 3142 at /dentistry /dentistry/article/community-faculty-news-students/making-difference-little-burgundy-community-0 <p>The Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences and Welcome Hall Mission joined forces to host an oral health awareness event on May 4 at Tyndale St-Georges Community Center in Little Burgundy. Over 40 families from the area and members of the community centre took part. The event featured four stations on oral cancer awareness, an oral cancer self-detecting tips workshop, best oral hygiene practices, and nutritional guidance for maintaining healthy teeth.</p> Wed, 21 Jun 2023 15:44:08 +0000 cassandre.leynaert@mcgill.ca 3114 at /dentistry /dentistry/article/faculty-news-students/dr-peter-chauvin-receives-2023-ww-wood-award-excellence-dental-education <p>Dr. Peter Chauvin has been honored with the prestigious 2023 <a href="https://acfd.ca/about-acfd/awards/ww-wood-award/">W.W. Wood Award for Excellence in Dental Education.</a> This esteemed recognition, established by the Association of Canadian Faculties of Dentistry, pays tribute to Dr. Bill Wood's extraordinary commitment to research, teaching, and service. The award recognizes Dr.</p> Thu, 25 May 2023 19:29:57 +0000 cassandre.leynaert@mcgill.ca 3105 at /dentistry /dentistry/article/faculty-news-students/congratulations-class-2023 <h2><b>Congratulations to all 2023 Graduates! </b></h2> <table> <thead> <tr> <th><b>DMD Class of 2023</b></th> </tr> </thead> <tr> <td>Aya Abdelkarim</td> <td>Lisa Ma</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Massilia Abibsi</td> <td>Martin Mangoni</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Ziad Al Asmar</td> <td>Ashish Nair</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Angel Azizi</td> <td>Tu Anh Nguyen</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Vita Bardal</td> <td>Sam Psycharis</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sophie Benhamron</td> <td>Rehka Whyshnavy Raveendrakumar</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sabrina Bouferguene</td></tr></table> Tue, 06 Jun 2023 16:53:54 +0000 Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences 3109 at /dentistry /dentistry/article/faculty-news-research-students/17th-research-day-showcases-remarkable-research-graduate-and-dmd-students <p>The Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences held its 17th annual Research Day on April 18th, providing an opportunity for its graduate and undergraduate students to present their research and findings. The event was a success, showcasing the exceptional research within the faculty and highlighting the importance of continued advancements in the field of dental medicine and oral health sciences.</p> Thu, 20 Apr 2023 19:47:59 +0000 cassandre.leynaert@mcgill.ca 3091 at /dentistry /dentistry/article/faculty-news-students/books-people-white-coat-ceremony <p>The White Coat Ceremony is a rite of passage for dental students, a moment when they are recognized for their hard work and dedication to their studies. Representing the transition from pre-clinical to clinical, “<i>from books to people</i>” as Dr. Martin Kim said during his speech, the White Coat Ceremony recognizes the transition third year dental medicine students make when they begin their practice in the Faculty's undergraduate teaching clinic and community clinics. The ceremony featured speeches from Dean Elham Emami, Associate Dean of Undergraduate Dental Education Dr.</p> Fri, 10 Mar 2023 17:10:18 +0000 cassandre.leynaert@mcgill.ca 3075 at /dentistry /dentistry/article/students/fall-convocation-2021 <h4><div class="media-youtube-video media-element file-default media-youtube-1"> <iframe class="media-youtube-player" id="media-youtube-6iot6tnqxkk" width="640" height="390" title="91���� Fall Convocation 1" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/6IoT6TNQXKk?wmode=opaque&controls=&enablejsapi=1&modestbranding=1&playerapiid=media-youtube-6iot6tnqxkk&origin=https%3A//www.mcgill.ca&rel=0" name="91���� Fall Convocation 1" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="">Video of 91���� Fall Convocation 1</iframe> </div> </h4> Thu, 25 Nov 2021 18:19:01 +0000 david.leblanc@mcgill.ca 2854 at /dentistry /dentistry/article/students/halloweens-equity-diversity-and-inclusion-graduate-activity <p><img height="367" width="500" class="file-extra-large no-float" src="/dentistry/files/dentistry/styles/wysiwyg_extra_large/public/halloween.jpg?itok=kf5kiDev" alt="" /></p> Wed, 03 Nov 2021 18:35:58 +0000 Faculty of Dentistry 2845 at /dentistry /dentistry/article/students/student-awards-success <p>Congratulations to our graduates students who have continued to preform well on the local, national and international scene when presenting their work. They have received numerous awards this year, including:</p> <p><strong>Faculty of Dentistry Internal Studentship</strong></p> <ul> <li>Mehak Khanna (Dr. Madathil)</li> <li>Akanksha Devendra Cambala (Dr. Zimmerman)</li> <li>Nguyen Tuan Khang (Dr. Zimmerman)</li> <li>Jingwen Meng (Dr. Zhang)</li> <li>Mahmoud Moussa (Dr. Komarova)</li> <li>Mohammad Abusamak (Dr. Tamimi)</li> <li>Arvind Hariharan (Dr. Tran)</li> </ul> <p> </p> Fri, 27 Aug 2021 15:39:00 +0000 david.leblanc@mcgill.ca 2814 at /dentistry /dentistry/article/research-students/mcgill-students-receive-cadr-ncohr-student-research-presentation-awards <p>The CADR-NCOHR Student Research Presentation Awards are sponsored by the Canadian Association for Dental Research (CADR) and by the Network for Canadian Oral Health Research (NCOHR). In 2020-21, a total of 20 students received CADR-NCOHR Student Research Presentation Awards to present their research at the virtual IADR/AADR/CADR General Session in July 2021. Two of the winners will also represent Canada at the IADR Hatton Competition in July 2021.</p> Tue, 30 Mar 2021 17:13:50 +0000 david.leblanc@mcgill.ca 2757 at /dentistry /dentistry/article/celebrating-class-2020 <p></p><div class="media-youtube-video media-element file-default media-youtube-2"> <iframe class="media-youtube-player" id="media-youtube-5ll71x4n3nu" width="640" height="390" title="Virtual Convocation Ceremony: Class of 2020" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/5LL71x4N3nU?wmode=opaque&controls=&enablejsapi=1&modestbranding=1&playerapiid=media-youtube-5ll71x4n3nu&origin=https%3A//www.mcgill.ca&rel=0" name="Virtual Convocation Ceremony: Class of 2020" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="">Video of Virtual Convocation Ceremony: Class of 2020</iframe> </div> Fri, 19 Jun 2020 13:57:25 +0000 david.leblanc@mcgill.ca 2622 at /dentistry /dentistry/article/research-students/summer-research-sparks-success-undergraduate-students <p>The Faculty of Dentistry's <a href="/dentistry/academicaffairs/summerresearchprojects"><strong>Summer Research Projects</strong></a> are opportunities for students to become immersed in the fundamentals of research by conducting basic science, and clinical and public health research projects under the supervision of world-class researchers. Yet Summer Research Projects are not merely introductions to research practices, they allow students to play important roles and key members of research teams.</p> Mon, 01 Jun 2020 15:57:21 +0000 david.leblanc@mcgill.ca 2615 at /dentistry