/dentistry/taxonomy/term/297/all en /dentistry/article/2024-white-coat-ceremony <p>The Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences held its annual White Coat Ceremony on September 11, 2024. The ceremony marks a pivotal transition into clinical practice for the Doctor of Dental Medicine program Class of 2026. This year, the event featured an inspiring address to the Class of 2026 from Dr. Ivy Lin DMD'17, Acting Assistant Professor in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery of the School of Dentistry of the University of Washington, who spoke about her passion for advocating climate action in dentistry and the importance of mentorship in shaping her career.</p> Tue, 24 Sep 2024 20:57:11 +0000 cassandre.leynaert@mcgill.ca 3351 at /dentistry /dentistry/article/faculty-news/welcoming-our-newest-students <p>The Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences welcomed its new students from August 20 to 22, 2024. DMD students took part in a joint orientation day with students from the undergraduate medicine program in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences on August 20 held at New Residence Hall. They continued their orientation the next day in the Faculty's offices alongside students from the MSc and PhD programs. A final day for graduate students took place on August 22.</p> Thu, 19 Sep 2024 16:25:09 +0000 jennifer.timmons@mcgill.ca 3346 at /dentistry /dentistry/article/faculty-news/launch-new-graduate-diploma-oral-medicine <p>The Faculty is exited to announce its newest program, the Graduate Diploma in Oral Medicine! This three-year 30 credit graduate studies program addresses the need for clinical care, academic research, and teaching in the field of Oral Medicine. The curriculum features clinical rotations in oral medicine in McGill affiliated hospitals and in various medical and surgical disciplines. As candidates will need to apply to and complete at the same time the MSc Dental Science Thesis, they will participate in research and submit papers for scientific publications.</p> Fri, 13 Sep 2024 20:25:28 +0000 jennifer.timmons@mcgill.ca 3344 at /dentistry /dentistry/article/faculty-news/appointment-dr-beatriz-ferraz-dos-santos-site-director-gpr-program-montreal-childrens <p>The Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Beatriz Ferraz dos Santos as the Director of the GPR Program at the Montreal Children’s Hospital (MCH) site. She joined the Faculty in 2018 as Assistant Professor. Dr. dos Santos will oversee the General Residency Practice program at the Montreal Children’s Hospital and the residents working at this site. </p> Wed, 11 Sep 2024 18:08:35 +0000 jennifer.timmons@mcgill.ca 3343 at /dentistry /dentistry/article/faculty-news/appointment-dr-julia-cohen-levy-assistant-dean-undergraduate-dental-education <p>The Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences is happy to announce the appointment of Dr. Julia Cohen-Levy as Assistant Dean, Undergraduate Dental Education. As Assistant Dean she assists in matters related to the undergraduate dental curriculum and evaluation, the administration of academic policy and curriculum development for the DMD and DENT-P undergraduate dental medicine programs. She also ensures that courses are complete, current, and meet all accreditation standards and that all Faculty and University regulations are followed. Dr.</p> Tue, 10 Sep 2024 14:12:51 +0000 jennifer.timmons@mcgill.ca 3342 at /dentistry /dentistry/article/faculty-news-research/appointment-dr-gilles-lavigne-part-time-full-professor <p>The Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences is pleased to announce the nomination of Dr. Gilles Lavigne as a part-time Full Professor in the Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences and in the Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences.</p> Tue, 25 Jun 2024 16:47:48 +0000 jennifer.timmons@mcgill.ca 3321 at /dentistry /dentistry/article/alumni-news-faculty-news/celebrating-50-years-excellence-oral-and-maxillofacial-surgery <p>2024 marks the 50th anniversary of the first resident to graduate from the McGill Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS) program. To celebrate this milestone, the OMFS program held on May 31 a day-long event, beginning with a didactic program at the Osler Amphitheatre in the Montreal General Hospital and finishing with a gala dinner at the Fairmont Queen Elizabeth. The event brought together alumni, faculty, residents and friends, honoring the OMFS program’s remarkable history and its significant contributions to the field of oral maxillofacial surgery.</p> Tue, 18 Jun 2024 15:59:26 +0000 cassandre.leynaert@mcgill.ca 3319 at /dentistry /dentistry/article/alumni-news-faculty-news/2024-montreal-alumni-reception-cherished-annual-event <p>The annual Montreal Alumni Reception brought together Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences alumni, faculty members and staff, and friends for a memorable evening of catching up and celebrating. It takes place at the Palais des congrès de Montréal during the Journées internationales dentaires du Québec (JDIQ), making it ideal for alumni to meet with one another directly at the JDIQ.</p> Wed, 12 Jun 2024 20:38:48 +0000 jennifer.timmons@mcgill.ca 3312 at /dentistry /dentistry/article/faculty-news/dr-alissa-levine-receives-2024-howard-s-katz-award-excellence-teaching <p>The Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences is proud to announce that Faculty lecturer Alissa Levine has been awarded the 2024 Howard S. Katz Award for Excellence in Teaching. Her commitment to her students and her innovative approach to dental education have distinguished her as a remarkable educator.</p> Thu, 13 Jun 2024 13:52:34 +0000 cassandre.leynaert@mcgill.ca 3314 at /dentistry /dentistry/article/alumni-news-faculty-news/2024-outstanding-alumni-awards-recipients <p>The Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences is pleased to announce the winners of the 2024 Outstanding Alumni Awards.</p> Tue, 11 Jun 2024 14:11:03 +0000 jennifer.timmons@mcgill.ca 3310 at /dentistry /dentistry/article/alumni-news-faculty-news-students/congratulations-class-2024 <p>The spring 2024 convocation ceremony was held on May 28. Consult the <a href="/dentistry/files/dentistry/1._spring_2024_health_sciences_a.pdf">program</a>, the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/live/Pu_YoO-I1SQ?si=HpKGuBJ0R7ah7Ap4">recording of the ceremony</a>, the <a href="/dentistry/spring-2024-convocation">photo album</a>, and the<a href="/dentistry/spring-convocation-awards-ceremony-may-28-2024"> photo album</a> from our awards ceremony.</p> Fri, 31 May 2024 15:07:56 +0000 cassandre.leynaert@mcgill.ca 3305 at /dentistry /dentistry/article/alumni-news-faculty-news/dr-raphael-freitas-de-souza-receives-2024-ww-wood-award-excellence-dental-education <p>Associate Professor Dr. Raphael Freitas de Souza has been awarded the 2024 W.W. Wood Award for Excellence in Dental Education from the Association of Canadian Faculties of Dentistry (ACFD). The award is given each year in each Canadian faculty of dentistry to commemorate Dr. Bill Wood, whose academic career exemplified dedication to research, teaching and service.</p> Mon, 03 Jun 2024 15:51:17 +0000 cassandre.leynaert@mcgill.ca 3306 at /dentistry /dentistry/article/faculty-news/dr-nathalie-morin-winner-2023-2024-cda-distinguished-service-award <p>Congratulations to Associate Dean, Clinical Affairs Dr. Nathalie Morin as a winner of the 2023-2024 Distinguished Service Award of the Canadian Dental Association (CDA)! The award was announced during the CDA’s annual general meeting in April 2024. The award recognizes outstanding contributions to the dental profession, the dental community or the oral health of Canadians at large in a given year or outstanding service over a number of years.</p> Thu, 23 May 2024 19:59:42 +0000 jennifer.timmons@mcgill.ca 3301 at /dentistry /dentistry/article/jim-lund-dental-clinic-doubles-its-capacity <p>May 7 marked the reopening of the Jim Lund Clinic at Welcome Hall Mission, after a renovation project doubling the number of treatment chairs to meet the clinic’s growing needs. We are grateful for our partnership with Welcome Hall Mission, who shares our values and mission to provide essential dental care to all members in the community regardless of financial means or background, and for the major gift from GreenShield whom without this expansion would have not been possible.</p> Tue, 14 May 2024 20:24:30 +0000 jennifer.timmons@mcgill.ca 3300 at /dentistry /dentistry/article/faculty-news-research-students/research-day-2024-inspiring-minds-sharing-knowledge <p>The Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences 18th Annual Research Day took place on April 24 at the Centre Mont-Royal. With a record-breaking crowd of over 270 participants including researchers, dental medicine students, graduate students, and clinical and administrative staff, the event provided a dynamic platform for exchange, ideas, and discussion. The day was marked by a series of engaging presentations and discussions, showcasing the innovative research being conducted within the Faculty.</p> Tue, 07 May 2024 19:29:28 +0000 cassandre.leynaert@mcgill.ca 3297 at /dentistry