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Ensuring Equity RSDM and Horizon Partner on Scholarship for Underrepresented Minority Students Horizon and RSDM have joined forces to boost dental school enrollment among underrepresented students of color in New Jersey. The Horizon Endowed Scholarship will fund a total of $20,000 in scholarships each academic year: a $10,000 scholarship to recruit a first-year student and a second $10,000 scholarship to a fourth-year student entering a pediatric residency program after graduation. LEARN MORE

National Leader Q&A: Dr. Rosa Chaviano-Moran President of the Hispanic Dental Association

Dr. Rosa Chaviano-Moran, RSDM’s Associate Dean for Admissions, was elected President of the Hispanic Dental Association (HDA) in January. For Hispanic Heritage Month, she reflects on her term so far and the needs of Hispanic patients, providers and dental students in this Q&A. She also shares her thoughts on the importance of holistic admissions in increasing enrollment of . underrepresented students of color. LEARN MORE

Student Spotlight From Math Teacher to Dental Student Joy Chang was teaching middle school math when she realized she wanted to be a dentist. It was something she considered before, but after seeing so many students showing off their new braces, she was finally inspired to switch careers. “If I wasn’t interested in it still, I wouldn’t have paid that much attention,’’ observed Chang, a second-year student. LEARN MORE

Material Witness Ivoclar Vivadent Innovations Tour to Pull Up at RSDM

Dental materials and technology aren’t the same as they used to be. RSDM students and faculty can explore the latest advances through the Ivoclar Vivadent Digital Innovations Tour on October 11 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. LEARN MORE

A Note of Thanks Faculty Member Donates Scanner to OFP Clinic RSDM’s Center for Temporomandibular Disorders and Orofacial Pain got a technology boost when faculty member Dr. Stanley Markham donated a new digital scanner valued at $20,000. The Enovate Digital Scanner will enable OFP residents to work with state-of-the-art equipment when treating patients. “This gives us the facility to provide better services with faster turnaround and more accuracy in the kinds of care we provide,’’ said Dr. Gary Heir, the center’s clinical director. “Dr. Markham did this anonymously but we think he deserves recognition. We can’t thank him enough for his generous donation.’’

Alumni News RSDMAA Annual Meeting to Feature Innovations in Digital Dentistry

Join us virtually on Wednesday, October 6 at 7:00pm for the RSDMAA Annual Meeting. The association will celebrate the induction of new officers, followed by an update from Dean Cecile A. Feldman. It will also include a discussion on the latest innovations in digital dentistry featuring Dr. Heba Elkassaby '20. All alumni are invited to attend. Register HERE