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Covering the Beat
Third-year student launches student paper

Varsha Agnihotri
 As a high schooler in Old Bridge, Varsha Agnihotri loved writing essays and short stories. But once she enrolled at Rutgers New Brunswick to focus on cell biology and neuroscience, writing stopped being a past time. Find out how she rekindled her passion by creating RSDM's student paper.  LEARN MORE


ALUMNI NEWS
Dr. President
Alumnus is national perio leader
Dr. Wayne Aldredge

Most people don't know what a periodontist does-- until they want dental implants or have serious problems with their gums. In his new role as president of the American Academy of Periodontology, alumnus Dr. Wayne Aldredge, Class of '92, hopes to change that and raise awareness of the effects of gum disease .  LEARN MORE

 

Dean Cecile A. Feldman and honorees
Note of Thanks
Dean Feldman Honors Long-Time Employees

Dean Cecile A. Feldman showed her appreciation of long-time RSDM employees last month by honoring more than 60 who celebrated five-year work anniversaries.  
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 Big Top Gala

You don't have to run away to join the circus. This year's winter gala will have a big-top theme. The event, titled Circus Soiree, will be held Feb. 13 at 7:30 p.m. at the Venetian in Garfield. Tickets prices are $55 for students; $70 for student guests; $80 for staff and PG students and $100 for faculty and guests.

Great Moments in Dentistry

 In 1846, dentist William T.G. Morton conducted the first successful public demonstration of ether as a surgical anesthetic.