
Magical Creatures Above
Look up! That’s the new directive in the dental clinic that treats Tufts’ youngest patients.
When young patients in the eighth-floor pediatric clinic at One Kneeland Street lean back in >>

Hilde Tillman Awarded Dean’s Medal
She was instrumental in developing Tufts’ geriatric dentistry program.
Hilde Tillman, D49, who influenced generations of Tufts dental students and is a champion >>

New Vice Provost for Research
A highly regarded nutrition scientist, Simin Meydani is an advocate for collaborations across disciplines.
Simin Nikbin Meydani, the former director of the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research >>

Landmark Legacy
Benjamin Ricci advocated for people with disabilities in Massachusetts.
To Eric Ricci, D17, he was just Uncle Benny.
“Someone once described him as a >>

Son of Immigrants Still Paying It Forward
Grateful for his own financial aid, alumnus Vangel Zissi established scholarship fund.
When it came to advocating for her children, Anastasia Zissi was a strong motivator. >>

In a New Light
Anatomy lab gets a high-tech makeover and airy new space thanks to a $15 million donation.
For years, Tufts’ medical and dental students have learned gross anatomy in a cramped, >>

A Daughter’s Tribute
Lisa Vouras, D89, honors the father she followed into dentistry by establishing a student prize fund in his name.
For Father’s Day, Lisa Vouras, D89, wanted to let her dad know just how >>

A Personal Career Network
First job? Buying a practice? Need an associate? Let Tufts play matchmaker.
If you’re interested in recruiting a Tufts dentist to your practice, searching for a >>

Sweet ’16 Homecoming and Reunion
Old friends and classmates from graduation years ending in 1 and 6 got together >>

All Caring
Dental school awards 214 degrees at 2016 commencement.
At Tufts School of Dental Medicine’s 148th commencement ceremony on May 22, 2016, Dean >>

We’re Here for You
A message from the president of the Tufts Dental Alumni Association.
It is my honor and pleasure to serve as president of the Tufts University >>

O Pioneer!
After graduating from Tufts in 1966, Athena Papas passed on the dental school because she didn’t want to be the only woman in her class. She finally joined the school eight years later as an assistant professor, and in the four decades since has secured dozens of grants for groundbreaking research, helped launch countless life-changing medications and mentored generations of colleagues. Today, half of all dental students are women… and Papas seems to be just getting started.
One morning last summer, Athena Papas welcomed her first patient of the day at >>