Columbia University College of Dental Medicine Awarded Straumann SUPER Grant to Launch Digital Implantology Competency Hub

The Columbia University College of Dental Medicine has been awarded a Straumann University Program for Education and Research (SUPER) Grant to support the launch of the Digital Implantology Competency Hub and fellowship program, a pioneering initiative designed to advance education, clinical training, and innovation in digital implant dentistry. Read more.

Eastman Institute For Oral Health, University of Rochester: Eastman Institute Awarded $2.9 Million to Study Dental Implant Failures

The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR), part of the National Institutes of Health, has awarded Eastman Institute for Oral Health (EIOH) $2.91 million to support new research aimed at understanding why dental implants sometimes fail and how those failures might be prevented. Read more.

Oral Health Care Access

University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine: Resolutions for a Healthier New Year? Don’t Forget Your Oral Health

When the calendar flips to a new year, many of us aim to use this blank slate as the time to (finally) lose weight, drink less alcohol, hit the gym regularly or generally adopt healthier habits. When making such resolutions or goals, it’s easy to overlook a crucial part of our overall health—the mouth. Read more.

Student News

Touro College of Dental Medicine Celebrates Match Day Success

On January 21, Touro College of Dental Medicine’s Class of 2026 celebrated Match Day as students secured placements in specialty programs and general practice residencies across the country. Destinations include Florida, Massachusetts, Connecticut, California, Illinois and more, with residency sponsors such as Stony Brook University, New York University, and the Veterans Administration.

Vice Dean for Clinical Affairs David Katz, DDS, reported an initial 88% match rate for non-specialty programs—a 3% increase over last year—which ultimately rose to a 100% post-match rate for students seeking placement. TCDM’s acceptance rate into specialty post-graduate programs also significantly exceeds the national average.

“It’s a fulfilling moment for us,” Dr. Katz said. “I look forward to seeing our students emerge as professional colleagues and leaders, who carry the Touro name forward with distinction.”

“It’s an incredible validation for our program, our students, and our faculty,” said Ronnie Myers, DDS, dean of Touro College of Dental Medicine (TCDM). This is the seventh year that the school has participated in the matching program, and graduates have been repeatedly accepted into prestigious residencies.”

Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine: Class of 2026 Set to “Thrive” After Successful Dental Residency Match

For the School of Dental Medicine’s Class of 2026, their future came into focus with another strong showing in the Postdoctoral Residency Matching Program. This summer, the soon-to-be dentists will continue on to residencies in five states, training in general dentistry, dental anesthesiology, oral and maxillofacial surgery, orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, periodontics and prosthodontics. Additionally, two graduates are excited to begin their careers in private practice. Read more.

Columbia University College of Dental Medicine Welcomes Its First ITI Scholarship Recipients

The Columbia University College of Dental Medicine reached a new milestone in global dental education with the arrival of its first two recipients of the prestigious International Team for Implantology scholarship. As one of approximately 45 ITI Scholarship Centers worldwide, Columbia is now part of an international network dedicated to advancing excellence in implant dentistry through education, research, and clinical care. Read more.

University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine: Dental Student Fashion Show Celebrates Inclusion, Creativity and Community

The fashions were out of this world, under the sea, and all kinds of groovy at the AADMD American Academy of Developmental Medicine and Dentistry (AADMD) Buffalo student chapter Fashion Show held Jan. 24 at the LECOM Marriott in Buffalo. The annual fundraiser celebrates the fashion flair and creative talents of individuals of all abilities, while promoting inclusion and the importance of increasing access to quality, compassionate care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Read more.

Faculty News & Research

NYU College of Dentistry: Shared Process Underlies Oral Cancer Pain and Opioid Tolerance

Epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) signaling in the tissue around oral cancers both increases nerve sensitivity and makes opioids less effective, according to new research published in Science Signaling. The findings point to a shared mechanism underlying both oral cancer pain and opioid tolerance—and a possible new treatment strategy for both. Read more.

Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine: Swanson Appointed Editor-in-Chief of ACP Messenger

Patricia Swanson, DDS, Prosth ’18, clinical associate professor in the Department of Prosthodontics and Digital Technology, was named editor-in-chief of the ACP Messenger at the 2025 American College of Prosthodontists board of directors meeting in August. The publication has published articles covering current prosthodontic trends, challenges and successes for more than 50 years. The first issue under Swanson’s leadership was published last month. Read more.

Columbia University College of Dental Medicine Welcomes Dr. Rena D’Souza as Visiting Professor

Rena D’Souza, DDS, MS, PhD, will be a visiting professor in the Section of Oral, Diagnostic and Rehabilitation Sciences, Division of Periodontics, at the Columbia University College of Dental Medicine. Dr. D’Souza will hold a part-time appointment from January 1 through June 30, 2026, bringing her extraordinary experience as a clinician-scientist, educator, and researcher to the CDM community. Read more.

More News

NYU College of Dentistry to Host Symposium on AI in Evidence-Based

Health Care From May 21 to 22

NYU Dentistry Center for Oral Health Policy & Management will host “Aiming for Improved Health Care: The Evolving Role of AI in Evidence-based Practice,” a symposium at the intersection of evidence, innovation, and clinical practice on May 21- 22, 2026. The event will bring together clinicians, researchers, and innovators to explore how AI is transforming clinical decision-making and patient care. The symposium will be held in a hybrid format; attendees can participate in-person or virtually via Zoom. Read more and register here.

NYU College of Dentistry PROHmotion Blog: Keeping Up with AI

The latest NYU Dentistry PROHmotion blog post addresses the ways in which dental educators and health professionals are beginning to navigate the AI-infused reality that is quickly impacting our practice. Read more.