Issue 113 / February 28th, 2020

This Month in Dentistry

 

 

On a single day in 2019, thousands of McGillians joined together for #mcgill24, raising nearly $2.3 million to support students, teaching, and research. The Faculty of Dentistry is incredibly #mcgillproud to count on the support of such a generous community.

 

In the Faculty of Dentistry, we empower our students, staff, and faculty to have a positive impact on the world at any scale - whether through simple acts of giving, helping the community, or developing innovative research projects that drive a healthier future for all. McGill24 is a great opportunity to reflect on the difference even the smallest actions can have.

 

On #mcgill24, your gift to the Faculty goes even further, unlocking extra funds as more people give. What's more, Seeds of Change campaigns receive matching funds for each donation to boost their success.

 

This year, what difference will you make? On March 11, join in at http://mcgill24.ca

 

 

 

Dentistry Celebrates its Centennial

On January 26th, 1920, the McGill University Board of Governors approved a motion to establish the Faculty of Dentistry based on the shared principle of pursuing excellence. 100 years later, these values continue to endure in every Dentistry alumni, and in each new student we admit to the Faculty.

On the occasion of our 100-year anniversary, the Faculty will celebrate this important milestone during the 2020 Homecoming Weekend.

More information.

Reserve your tickets today.


 

Dentistry Entrepreneur's Startup Continues to Make Waves

Congratulations to Dentistry alumni and INViCARE Founder and CEO Ashwaq Al-Hashedi, and ODS Medical President and CEO Christopher Kent for their sessions at last week's Niagara Investment Summit, hosted by Ontario Bioscience Innovation Organization. Both of these amazing companies were launched with help from McGill's Office of Innovation and Partnerships. The summit was a chance for bio-related start-ups to pitch directly to investors and take their businesses to the next level. With 35 investment firms taking part, it was one of the only events of its kind in Canada.

Read more.

 

Dentathon 2020: A Grand Success

The Dentathon 2020 was a grand success with 26 graduate and undergraduate students and 6 researchers/clinicians registered. It was the first event of this kind being held at the Faculty to encourage collaborations between clinical and research faculty. The objectives were to provide seed funding for pilot projects to facilitate future applications to provincial/federal funding agencies, to enhance training of clinical and research students and fellows and to increase visibility of dentistry-related problems in the research community.

Read more.

 


 

Dean Emami Elected CADR Councilor-at-Large

The Canadian Association for Dental Research has elected Dean Elham Emami Councilor-at-large; in this role, Dean Emami will further CADR's mission to advance research and increase knowledge for the improvement of oral health in Canada and worldwide, to support and represent the oral health research community in Canada and to facilitate the communication and application of research findings.

 

Award Recognition


 

Dr. Schwartz Receives CDA Distinguished Service Award

Dentistry Professor Emeritus Dr. Melvin Schwartz, has been recognized by the Canadian Dental Association with the prestigious Distinguished Service Award. The award is given to dental professionals who demonstrate outstanding contributions to dentistry and committed service over the years.

Read more.

 


 

DMD IV Student Receives Colgate Award

DMD IV student Adam Dadoun was recognized with the Whole Mouth Health Colgate Award for the thoroughness of his dental evaluation and treatment plan, consideration of cultural and socioeconomic factors, preventative evaluation and recommendations for patient outcomes. Congratulations, Adam!

Read more.

 

Research News

 

 

Dentistry Ph.D student wins poster presentation award at UdeM Research Day

Dentistry Ph.D. student Hanan Moussa was among the researchers awarded best poster presentation at the Université de Montréal's journée scientifique 2020 en médecine dentaire. Congratulations!

Read more (french).

 

 

Homa Fathi goes to 3MT Finals!

Dentistry graduate student Homa Fathi is one of the finalists of the 2020 McGill 3 Minute Thesis Competition. Members of the Faculty community are invited to attend the Final Competition taking place on March 10, 2020 at 3:00 PM at the Faculty Club Ballroom. Please attend and support Homa.

Register to attend.

 

 

Events

 

 

CDE Courses: 2019-2020

Find your continuing dental education course while spaces are left!

 

See upcoming courses.

Special Thanks to the 2020 Outreach Winter Event Sponsors

 

      

      

         

 

 

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