The Department of Public Health and Community Service (PHCS) is committed to socially responsible dental education, patient care, research, and community engagement. Our work fosters optimal health and quality of life, not just for individuals, but for communities as a whole. Through population-based oral health disease prevention practices and the promotion of healthy lifestyle behaviors, we aim to make a positive impact commensurate with the considerable size and depth of our talent pool.
Our mission is enacted through our comprehensive instruction and research, conducted on a wide array of public health topics. We are focused on:
- Developing professional models of social responsibility for future dentists
- Understanding the interplay and impact of social determinants of oral health
- Elucidating the complex interactions that affect dental care across our nation.
We welcome your interest in our department and hope you will find our enthusiasm for population health infectious!
Associated Clinics: Tufts Special Care Dental Clinics, Advanced General Dentistry Clinic (AGD)
Associated Programs: DMD Program, Advanced Education in General Dentistry, Dental Public Health Residency, General Practice Residency,
Department Leadership
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Browse our directory to meet the talented and accomplished faculty that lead this program.
Predoctoral and Postdoctoral Education
The PHCS Department is responsible for training Tufts Dental students in a wide range of topics during the four years of predoctoral studies. For postgraduate students, we manage several formal and informal educational activities, all designed to enhance dentists’ knowledge and clinical skills.
Community Engagement and Service
TUSDM firmly believes that a dental education is not complete without experiential learning and community engagement. Community service rotations give students the opportunity to interact with community members outside of the four walls of the clinic.
Artificial Intelligence Dental Laboratory
With an eye towards the future of best dental practices, the AI Dental Lab is at the forefront of integrating data science and the responsible use of AI in health care, dental education, research, and clinical practice. Learn more about our cutting-edge initiatives and the people overseeing this next scientific frontier.
Research and Clinical Work
Dental Public Health is the art and science of disease prevention and health promotion through organized community efforts. Department members perform innovative and vital research that contributes to diverse areas of public health.
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