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In Memory Digital Dentistry Center Named for Visionary Benefactor Georges Sara was never a dentist but he invented a system of digital dentistry that's helping to revolutionize the field. Sadly, before he could fully realize his mission, Sara, who was Australian, died of COVID-19 last year while advancing dental education. A large part of Sara’s work was using the technology invented by his company, Stoneglass Industries, to teach dental school students. To honor his legacy, including his work with RSDM, the Georges E. Sara Digital Dentistry Center was named in his honor last month. LEARN MORE

Student Spotlight Persistence Pays off For Student Intent on Dental Career At age 16, Deepak Bhardwaj made the radical decision to become a dentist. For many, this wouldn’t have been a bold move. But for Bhardwaj, the son of a shop keeper in a town where many families are poor, it was an unexpected choice. LEARN MORE

Alumni News Donors and Scholars Connect It was held online once again, but the Donor/Scholar Award Ceremony still offered a chance for both students and donors to learn more about each other and reflect on a challenging year. Speakers recalled milestones and obstacles faced during the COVID-19 pandemic. But despite radical changes to clinical and academic protocols, RSDM thrived.  LEARN MORE

Alum of the Month Support from RSDM Grads Helped Shape His Career When Dr. Peter Paradiso, Class of ’16, was wondering whether to make the switch from general to pediatric dentistry, he relied on advice from his network of RSDM alumni. "They mentored and guided me," he remembers. LEARN MORE