Despite significant advances made in biomedical research over the past decades, the field of dentistry has suffered from a shortage of dental scientists who can readily translate these advances to improve patient care. To meet this growing demand and train up the next generation of leaders in dental science, Columbia University has launched a new dual degree program at the intersection of engineering and dentistry. Read more.

Dr. Ronnie Myers, Dean of Touro College of Dental Medicine, has been named to the Board of Trustees of the ADEAGies Foundation. The foundation, the philanthropic arm of the American Dental Education Association (ADEA), defines its mission as an incubator of innovation, and a source of leadership training for active and emergent academic leaders. Read more.

After the postponement of White Coat Ceremonies for many months due to Covid-19, NYU Dentistry was able to celebrate the transition from didactic education to clinical education focused on patient care for the members of the Classes of 2023 and 2024 at two White Coat Ceremonies held on Sunday, November 20. The happy occasion underscored the College’s commitment to celebrating this essential touchpoint in the students’ journeys to become doctors, although a little later than usual. Read more.

By the time the surgeon was done removing the cancer in the base of his mouth, Jack Reid only had three bottom teeth left. The surgeon also had to remove a significant portion of surrounding tissue. Thankfully, no radiation or chemotherapy was necessary and his upper teeth remained intact. Read more.

More than 1,000 children at schools and Syrian refugee camps in Lebanon recently received free dental care and education through the UB Global Miles for Smiles program, a long-running mission led by director and UB faculty member Othman Shibly to deliver critical oral health care to marginalized communities in need around the world. Read more.

On November 16, 2022, Touro College of Dental Medicine / Touro Dental Health held its annual Smiles for Veterans Celebration with a breakfast, special guest speakers, portraits and gift bags, while offering free dental care to veterans and their families, a promotion which continued throughout the month of November. Read more.

From the slime coating slugs to the saliva in our mouths, many slippery bodily fluids contain mucus. So how did this marvel of biology evolve? In mammals, the answer is many times, and often in a surprising way, according to a new study on proteins called mucins. These molecules have a variety of functions, but as a family, they are known as components of mucus, where they contribute to the substance’s gooey consistency. Read more.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has published its first-ever Global Oral Health Status Report, which creates a comprehensive picture of oral disease burden with data profiles for 194 countries and provides unique insights into key areas of oral health. The report — co-edited by an editorial team that included NYU Dentistry’s Dr. Habib Benzian — shows that almost half of the world’s population (45% or 3.5 billion people) suffer from oral diseases, with three out of every four affected people living in low- and middle-income countries. Read more.

The Dental Health Show, hosted by Dr. Amr Moursi, professor and chair of the NYU Dentistry Department of Pediatric Dentistry and president of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, is broadcast monthly on Sirius XM’s Doctor Radio channel to provide the latest news, technology, and breakthroughs in the realm of oral health. On Tuesday, November 29, 2022, a special edition of the Dental Health Show was broadcast live from the Javits Center, the site of the 98th annual Greater New York Dental Meeting (GNYDM). Read more.