Anthony R. Volpe, Dedicated Alumnus and Pioneer in Field
When Dr. Anthony R. Volpe passed away last month at age 87, many at RSDM knew him as “Uncle Tony,’’ an alumni and donor who was deeply involved in the school, a fixture at convocations and White Coat Ceremonies, where he made it a point to remember each student’s name. But in addition to being a great friend of the dental school and volunteer faculty, Dr. Volpe was also a groundbreaker in the fields of dental research and public health. LEARN MORE
Within Reach
Dean Advocates for Accessible Dental Care
With so many Americans unable to see the dentist during the pandemic, all those lapsed appointments helped draw attention to the importance of regular, accessible dental care. Dean Cecile A. Feldman discusses how we can ensure that it’s within reach for all. LEARN MORE
Ripple Effect
Exploring Impact of Covid-19 on Africa's Children
Twice a year since 2013, Dr. Modupe Coker has been travellng to Nigeria for clinical research on HIV and its connection to dental caries, which she views as a window into learning more about the disease. Central to her work has been a cohort of over 500 children and their HIV-infected mothers. Worried about how they would fare during the pandemic, she collaborated on a paper published in “Pediatric Research” last month titled, “Things Must Not Fall Apart: The Ripple Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic in sub-Saharan Africa.''. '’LEARN MORE
Crystal Clear
Researcher Stresses Importance of Communicating With Public
Dr. Daniel Kadouri researches the disease-fighting potential of predatory bacteria—microbes that devour germs immune to antibiotics. His findings could help halt a global epidemic of drug-resistant bacteria that has led to a rise in untreatable infections and illnesses. He has lectured to audiences as diverse as the nation's top public health experts and military staff at the Pentagon. In this Q&A, Kadouri, a faculty in the Department of Oral Biology, emphasizes the importance of clearly communicating with the public about research when distrust of science is rampant.LEARN MORE
Alumni News
Webinar Explains How to Join Care to Share Program
The Care to Share program is for students seeking mentors and alumni who want to help guide the next generation of dentists by sharing their skills, knowledge and experience. Despite the pandemic, the program still allows them to form rewarding connections online. Find out how you can share at this RSDM Alumni Association webinar here.
Support RSDM
Help Students Facing Hardship During Pandemic
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.
