Tufts University School of Dental Medicine

Happy Holidays from TUSDM! 🩵🧤🫂 We wish you all a wonderful break filled with good cheer and great health. Please note: our School will be closed for the holidays.

Happy Holidays from TUSDM All the very best in 2025!

I’m calling to congratulate you on your acceptance to TUSDM! Today many applicants across the country got their admissions notifications to dental school. I had the pleasure of calling 30 students to let them know that they have been accepted to TUSDM as members of the D29 class. I live for times like these-from shouts of joy to sincere thanks the relief of the hard work was palpable! Congratulations to all!. For those that didn’t get in I know there is disappointment but I know many will persevere and I hope their dreams are met next year! One candidate told me their grandfather and father are TUSDM grads. I stopped by the Office on the way home to congratulate a very proud Dad!. Well done all candidates! Thank you Riki Gottlieb and Gillian Anzivino and the admissions committee for selecting another great class!

🌍✨ Global Impact through Smiles! ✨🌍 TUSDM alumni, Dr. Olga Raptis (D'16) and Dr. Daniel Mejia (D'17), recently embarked on a life-changing journey with the World Health Dental Organization to provide free dental care to the Maasai community in Kenya. Over two weeks, they transformed lives by improving oral health and sharing countless smiles, showcasing the profound impact dental care can have on overall well-being. Their dedication reflects the spirit of service and global responsibility instilled at TUSDM, inspiring us all to make a difference. Watch their journey in the YouTube video linked below and celebrate their remarkable work! 🎥 Day in the Life: Dentist in Rural Africa | Maasai Mara, Kenya https://lnkd.in/g2tZJi9z #TUSDM #TuftsPride #GlobalHealth #CommunityImpact #DentalCare #TuftsAlumni #Kenya

7,819 donors, a record $4.95 million raised, and immeasurable gratitude for all the support on another successful #TuftsGivingTuesday 🐘💙 https://lnkd.in/eN9VYk39

Another great event with Tufts University School of Dental Medicine Alumni in New York! Thank you to everyone who came out.

In the Fall 2024 issue of the Journal of the Massachusetts Dental Society (JMDS), Dr. Ronald Perry, Head of the International Dentist Training Program at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, collaborated with co-authors Kizzy Lue Quee, M.Ed., Dr. Carolina Perdomo, DDS, and Grettel Marie Pantaleon, IS25 student and dentist from the Dominican Republic, to shed light on a groundbreaking legislative initiative aimed at addressing the dental workforce shortage in Massachusetts. The article, “Why Internationally Trained Dentists Should be Allowed to Apply for a Hygiene License in Massachusetts,” highlights Bill H4842, “An Act Relative to Dental Hygienists’ Reciprocal Licensure,” which proposes allowing qualified foreign-trained dentists to become licensed dental hygienists in Massachusetts. This effort seeks to alleviate the state’s shortage of dental auxiliaries while providing internationally trained professionals with opportunities to contribute meaningfully to the healthcare system. This initiative has garnered widespread support, including endorsements from the Massachusetts Dental Hygienists Association, and has been championed by Senator John Cronin and Representative Tackey Chan, who played pivotal roles in drafting and advancing the legislation. MDS President Abe Abdul and the MDS Government Affairs team, led by Dr. Fran Clairmont, D.M.D., have also been instrumental in advocating for this bill. “This is certainly a milestone,” said Dr. Perry. “But there are still many hurdles ahead. We must continue to work together to push this bill forward and ensure that our patients and profession benefit from the incredible talent of internationally trained dentists.” Bill H4842 has already passed the Massachusetts House of Representatives and is currently under review by the Senate Committee on Ways and Means. With continued advocacy, the legislation has the potential to make a significant impact on the dental workforce and patient care across the state. The #TUSDM community makes a difference! 🩵 🦷

Dean Nadeem Karimbux said it best! #TUSDM is changing lives. 🐘 🦷

Happy Giving Tuesday! We are 55% to our goal of 300 donors. Every gift helps! #tuftsgivingtuesday Tufts University School of Dental Medicine

Spread the love and keep giving! 🩵 🎁 At TUSDM, we’re dedicated to transforming lives—one smile at a time. Today is #GivingTuesday, and we invite you to be part of that mission. Your generosity supports innovative education, community outreach, and life-changing research. Let’s spread the power of giving together! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dxUxMUtH