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Transformation
Surgeon Reveals Patient's Beautiful Smile

Devorah Eisemann, Before
Devorah Eisemann went through childhood with a lower jaw that jutted so far forward, she was unable to chew. When she closed her mouth, her teeth wouldn't join together. "It was one of the most severe malocclusions I have ever seen,'' said Dr. Shahid Aziz, an oral & maxillofacial surgeon at RSDM. See the "after" photos on our RSDM news blog.   LEARN MORE
Dean Cecile A. Feldman
New Title
Dean Becomes Chair of ADEA Board of Directors

Dean Cecile A. Feldman this month assumed her role as Chair of the American Dental Education Association (ADEA) Board of Directors. At ADEA's annual session, where she accepted her nomination, the dean announced her top three priorities for leading the organization.  LEARN MORE 
Doing the Research
Students Shine on Balbo Day
Nidhi Khurana and Yasundhara Blatt 

At RSDM's annual expo showcasing student research, presenters displayed everything from oral biology findings to patient case studies, including one involving a man fitted for a prosthetic ear after his own was ripped off in a fight.   LEARN MORE 

 

Teeth Ahoy
Students Educate Public at Liberty Science Center

Volunteers at Liberty Science Center. PHOTO CREDIT: Cody Ching
There was dental trivia, pirate's gold and a Pin the Filling on the Tooth game at RSDM's visit to Liberty Science Center in Jersey City last month. For nearly 20 years, students have been visiting the center to educate the public about oral health.  LEARN MORE 

Research on Wheels
Dr. Daniel Fine with RSDM's new research van
RSDM Gets New Van, Thanks to NIH

A shiny scarlet van will soon be helping RSDM researchers develop potential treatments for a rare form of gum disease that affects African-American adolescents. LEARN MORE

ALUMNI NEWS
Cocktails and Old Friends at Annual Reunion
RSDM alums

If you graduated during a year that ends in 6, you'll want to join classmates and fellow alums at NICO Kitchen + Bar at NJPAC in Newark on April 30th . LEARN MORE
Dr. Kim Fenesy accepts OKU award.
Honored
Students, Staff Win National Awards

RSDM students and faculty won a host of top honors this month from national organizations, including OKU's Supreme Chapter Award.  LEARN MORE
Fun On Ice
Hockey and More at Prudential 

The annual Bitewings vs. Medwings game on April 8 isn't the only hockey event in town. You can also join the Student-Faculty Relations Committee for happy hour and a  Devil's Game on April 7.