- About
- Dean's Message
- Mission Statement
- School History
- One Kneeland Street: Fulcrum in Century of Definition
- Dental Deans of Tufts
- Tufts Man of the Century, Dr. J. Murray Gavel
- The Impact of Research on the Tufts College Dental School: From Dean Marjerison to Dean Marshall-Day (1933-1958)
- A Thirty-Year History of Tufts University School of Dental Medicine-1960-1990
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- Appendix A: Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974
- Appendix B: Tufts University Drug Free Campus Program
- Appendix C: Tufts University Information Technology Responsible Use Policy
- Appendix D: Tufts University Policy on Sexual Harassment and Tufts University Policy on Consensual Relationships
- Appendix E: Minimum Procedural Experiences, Departmental Competency / Examinations & the Points Program
- Appendix F: Descriptions of Elective Honors and Student Teacher Programs
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- Smile, Share, & Care
- Smile Squad
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- Advanced and Graduate Education
- Master of Science
- Craniomandibular Disorders and Orofacial Pain
- General Practice Residency
- Esthetics
- Implant Dentistry
- Postdoctoral Endodontics
- Postdoctoral Periodontics
- Advanced Education in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Postdoctoral Pediatrics
- Postdoctoral Orthodontics
- Postdoctoral Prosthodontics
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Smile Squad
What is the Smile Squad?
First organized in 1982, the Smile Squad is a student-run community outreach organization whose main focus is to improve the oral health of Boston and its surrounding communities. We accomplish this goal by promoting important dental concepts, such as prevention and nutrition. Through the Smile Squad, students have the unique opportunity to maximize their exposure to the dental health challenges in the community.
The Smile Squad places emphasis on oral health education by visiting schools in the Boston area. While in the classroom, student dentists discuss the importance of proper oral hygiene and nutrition through presentations, puppet shows, and one-on-one instruction, depending upon the age group of the children. In the past year alone, we have visited schools in Dorchester, Roxbury, East Boston, Milton, and Brockton, just to name a few. We also participate in health fairs, such as the Oak Street Fair right here in Chinatown. More recently, the Smile Squad has broadened its scope to include visits with special needs children and assisted living facilities.
The places we go and the people we seek to educate are only limited by member participation. Everyone is welcome! If you are interested in participating in Smile Squad activities, please attend the organizational meetings we have throughout the year. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact any of the students listed below.
Welcome to Tufts and have a great year!
