Columbia University College of Dental Medicine: Dennis Mitchell, DDS, MPH, is Interim Dean of CDM

Dennis Mitchell, DDS, MPH, professor of Dental Medicine, has been appointed the interim dean of the College of Dental Medicine, effective February 1, 2025. Katrina Armstrong, MD, the interim president of Columbia University, made the announcement, noting Dr. Mitchell’s deep knowledge in the field of dental medicine. Read more.

University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine Expert Discusses Importance, Safety of Fluoridated Water

In 1945, Grand Rapids, Michigan, became the first city in the world to add fluoride to its drinking water. Five years later, U.S. federal officials endorsed water fluoridation, with many municipalities adding the mineral to their water supplies to help prevent tooth decay. Read more.

Student News

Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine Class of 2025 Shines in Annual Residency Match

Following another successful year for those entering the Postdoctoral Residency Matching Program, the course is set for Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine’s Class of 2025. Forty-six students successfully secured placements in a wide array of residency programs in New York State and around the country, including one soon-to-be graduate who will begin his service in the United States Navy Dental Corps this summer. Read more.

Touro College of Dental Medicine: Class of 2024 Spreads Wings Across USA for Residencies and Specialties

Touro College of Dental Medicine’s Class of 2024 marked Match Day on January 17, with students securing placements in specialty programs and general practice residencies across the country. Destinations include Hawaii, Colorado, Illinois, California, Texas, Florida, and more, with residency sponsors such as Stony Brook University, New York University, and the Veterans Administration. Read more.

NYU College of Dentistry: Researchers Reveal Mechanisms Underlying Sjögren’s Disease

Researchers at NYU College of Dentistry and NYU Grossman School of Medicine are closer to understanding what drives the autoimmune disorder Sjögren’s disease, thanks to new discoveries about the role of calcium signaling, regulatory T cells, and interferon. Their latest study, published in Science Translational Medicine, finds that impaired regulatory T cells are a critical contributing factor to Sjögren’s disease in both mice and humans, and identifies an existing rheumatology drug as a promising therapy for the disease. Read more.

Eastman Institute For Oral Health, University of Rochester: New Study Finds OTC Pain Relievers Outperform Opioids

A combination of over-the-counter pain relievers is more effective than opioids in managing pain after wisdom tooth extractions, suggesting a new standard therapy for dental and other pain. The Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA)  published the largest and most comprehensive study comparing opioids and non-opioid pain medication. Read more.

Faculty News

Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine: Leader in Education, Community and Dentistry to Deliver 2025 Convocation Address

Canise Bean, DMD, MPH, professor emerita at The Ohio State University College of Dentistry and current president of the Ohio State Dental Board, will deliver the keynote address at Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine’s Class of 2025 convocation ceremony on May 21, 2025, at the Staller Center for the Arts. Read more.

More News

NYU College of Dentistry: In Uncertain Times, A Message of Hope: Leadership Lessons from Anthony Fauci’s Career

It is a suspenseful time for anyone concerned about public health. In a matter of days or weeks, new leaders will arrive in Washington and Atlanta to lead the nation’s three-letter health agencies. Read more.