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Put to the Test
Funding for Research on COVID Testing at Dental Practices
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RSDM researchers have received a nearly $200,000 grant to begin investigating whether regular COVID-19 testing at dental practices would improve safety and reassure staff and patients. "We're assuming people will feel safer if patients and dental office staff are tested regularly, but we're not sure,'' said Dean Cecile A. Feldman, the project's principal investigator. The pilot study, funded by the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, will explore the effect of tests administered to staff and patients. LEARN MORE
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Out and Proud
Faculty Assume National Role in LGBTQ Advocacy
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| | From left, Dr. Rosa Chaviano-Moran, RSDM Dental Equality Club member Jena Cabrera, Dr. Herminio Perez, and club members Leeann Bak and
Nilika Gulati.
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RSDM faculty and others across the nation last month helped present "Out and Safe," the final webinar of an American Dental Education Association (ADEA) series that focused on supporting LGBTQ communities. Both Dr. Herminio Perez, Director of Student Affairs, Diversity and Inclusion, and Dr. Rosa Chaviano-Moran, Associate Dean of Admissions, have played key roles in the development of the ADEA series. LEARN MORE
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Always Learning
Continuing Dental Education Offers Hybrid Courses
 Continuing Dental Education continues at RSDM, even during a pandemic. "We want to let people know that we're still here, working to provide them with quality continuing education, and hoping they'll come and visit us, whether it be live or online,'' said CDE director Janice Reed-Gibbs. Although several classes are fully online, courses that incorporate hybrid learning allow students to attend lectures and lessons in person at the Oral Health Pavilion, she said. "We're doing Zoom and live learning at the same time. So for those who don't want to sit in their office and go on the computer, you can get out.'' LEARN MORE
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Alumni News
Pandemic Doesn't Stop Care to Share Program
Although change is a constant in the field of dentistry, the uncertainty faced by recent graduates is timeless, according to Dr. George Schmidt, Vice President of RSDM's Alumni Association. The association's Care to Share mentorship program aims to offer guidance and support to recent graduates and current students. It will continue online during the COVID-19 pandemic. The program is popular, with more than 100 students and alumni expressing interest so far. To sign up, go here. LEARN MORE
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Support RSDM
Help Students Facing Hardship During Pandemic
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RSDM Foresight Leaders, Class of 2020
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In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, many RSDM students are struggling. They face transportation problems, housing issues, lost income, food insecurity, health insurance complications and more. To help relieve these strains, dental students have been applying directly to Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) student emergency funds, which provides immediate support for those facing serious problems. You can help RSDM students in need by donating. Make your contribution to the RBHS Student Emergency Fund specifically to reach our dental students. To give, click here.
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