Your education at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine (TUSDM) goes far beyond what you learn in the classroom. Life as a student can be rich and fulfilling, especially if you integrate yourself in the community and take advantage of all the resources at your disposal. We hope you will spend your time as a TUSDM student advancing your knowledge and growing as a person so that you can truly reach your full potential.
Student Organizations at Dental Central
The purpose of Dental Central is to foster civic engagement, enhance community service and strengthen cultural awareness at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. We do this by providing students with a hub to organize and post community and cultural events. With more than 50 clubs, community service organizations, and affinity groups to choose from, you are sure to find opportunities that appeal to you. Join in and see what it is all about.
Service Learning and Volunteering
The Department of Public Health and Community Service oversees the Community Service Rotations (CSL), which give students the opportunity to interact with community members outside of the four-walls of the clinic. Students gain the necessary skills, knowledge, and confidence to work with diverse, often vulnerable and underserved communities. Providing outreach allows students to better understand how social determinants and health disparities affect oral health.
In addition, TUSDM has an active roster of over 40 student organizations, many of which prioritize volunteering to provide community-based oral health education. Learn more about volunteering in the community.
When you get involved, your world becomes much more open. Every person you meet is another opportunity.
Lunch and Learn
Are you starting to think about the next step in your career? Whether you know exactly what type of position you are looking for, or you are still exploring the many types of jobs that exist, keep your eye on the Dental Central Calendar to see events are coming to campus to provide information about opportunities in the field of dentistry.
If you are from an outside organization and are looking to present to the TUSDM community, please visit our Lunch and Learn page to understand the application process. We welcome your interest and look forward to seeing your proposal.
Housing
Finding a place to call home is an important step to your success as a student at TUSDM. Get information and guidance on how to choose a neighborhood, whether you should consider having a roommate, and the process for securing housing. You are welcome here.
Around Campus
Hirsh Health Sciences Library
Visit the Hirsh Health Sciences Library website for information about our lounge and cafe for students, located in the Medical Education Building.
Bridge Café
The Bridge Café is located on the fourth floor of the Medical Education Building in the Hirsh Health Science Library. The café offers a diverse, healthy menu, including smoothies, breakfast sandwiches, grilled paninis, sandwiches, signature salads, and pizza. View the Bridge Café menu.
Visitors can enjoy the large windows in the comfortable eating area, browse through popular reading and periodicals from the library, and access computer stations. Food can also be purchased for take-out; delivery service is not provided.
The café is open Monday through Friday from 8am to 4pm; and closed on the weekend. Tufts Medical Center Hospital personnel are welcome, and cash, Mastercard, and Visa are accepted.
JumboCash
JumboCash is the easy, cashless way to pay for snacks, printing, copying, and laundry on campus. You pay with JumboCash simply by using your Tufts ID, just like a bank debit card. Use JumboCash at the campus bookstore and for coffee and food at several cafés on campus. It’s faster, safer, and more convenient than cash.
Visit the JumboCash website.
