My Latinx Heritage ‘Infuses Everything I Do’
Tufts professors and deans share how their backgrounds enrich their teaching, research, and leadership
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What’s It Like to Be a Dentist in Rural New England?
Dental students find inspiration and mentors in Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont
Oral Surgery Doesn’t Have to Scare You
An expert at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine offers tips for minimizing the fear and discomfort of oral and maxillofacial surgery—including staying off YouTube
Studying the Link Between Gum Disease and Alzheimer’s Disease
Researchers at the School of Dental Medicine hope that targeting the bacteria that cause periodontal disease will one day slow the progress of Alzheimer’s
Dental Emergencies Years in the Making
Today’s broken tooth was endangered by clenching and grinding. Pandemic stress most likely made it worse
Celebrating 150 Years at TUSDM
Tufts University’s School of Dental Medicine students, faculty, staff, researchers, and alumni have shaped the history of our school and the profession since 1868.