Class of 2029
Welcome to Tufts Dental, Class of 2029! We are so excited to have you join our ever-growing Jumbo family. Dental school is an incredible journey – one that will shape you & your career for years to come. The classes of 2028, 2027, and 2026 are eager to show you the ropes. Here are some bites of advice they’d like to share with you:
- Continue to schedule things you love outside of school, whether it be going on a run, doing arts and crafts, or a different hobby. Always block out time to do non-toothy things!
- Don’t feel like you have to use the same study method for every class. Try out different learning styles and see what sticks.
- Take advantage of events going on in & around campus – you can even use them as study breaks.
- Get involved in clubs that speak to you, but don’t feel pressure to join every club or run for positions. You can always jump into more later in the year!
- Develop a good relationship with your bigs & TAs – they are a great resource.
- Reach out to anyone as soon as you need help – we are all a big family and want to see each other thrive 🙂
President: Amber Mohammad
Amber Mohammad is a Pakistani–Native American from Raleigh, North Carolina, with roots in the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe of Massachusetts. She earned dual degrees in Biology and Chemistry from Meredith College and has over 16 years of experience in dentistry as a Dental Assistant. Her passion for oral health led her to Duke University, where she completed a Master’s in Biomedical Sciences and contributed to research on skeletal muscle fiber typing in capuchin monkeys.
Now pursuing her DMD at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, Amber serves as the D’29 Class President. A proud wife and mother of three, she advocates for student parents and strives to foster a culture where family and professional excellence coexist. Through servant leadership, Amber is dedicated to building unity, compassion, and purpose—empowering future dental leaders to serve their communities with integrity and care.
Vice President: Daisy Grossman
Daisy Grossman grew up in White Plains, New York. She earned her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Vermont in 2023, where she majored in Linguistics with a concentration in Psycholinguistics and minored in Emergency Medical Services. She went on to obtain her Master’s degree in Biomedical Sciences at Tufts University School of Medicine in 2025. At TUSDM, Daisy serves as a mentor to pre-dental masters students and is the D29 class liaison for the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and the Special Smiles club. In her free time, Daisy enjoys playing ice hockey, swimming, and running.As D29 Vice President, she looks forward to helping create a positive, connected, and memorable dental school experience for her classmates.
Secretary: Vanni Morello
Vanni Morello is from Agawam, MA and earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Merrimack College. With a strong background in organization, communication, and collaboration, she enjoys taking on roles that bring people together and keep things running smoothly. Outside of academics, Vanni enjoys working as a dance teacher, going on runs, and spending time outdoors as a lover of sunshine, fresh air and all things green. As Secretary of the D29 Class, Vanni aims to help foster a connected community within the class. She believes that strong communication is the key to a strong team and hopes to make every student feel heard and valued. In her role, she will manage class communication and ensure that important updates are shared promptly and clearly. Finally, Vanni believes in always being there for others, knowing that a little kindness can go a long way in making our community stronger.
Treasurer: Joshua Ozaroff
Joshua Ozaroff is honored to serve as the Treasurer of the D29 class. Josh is from Windham, New Hampshire, and he completed his undergraduate education at the University of Connecticut. As Treasurer, Josh’s goal is to organize creative and engaging fundraisers that the D29 class will be genuinely excited to participate in. He plans to use the funds raised to host memorable events that bring the class together and strengthen the bonds between the class throughout his time here. Josh also believes that good leadership comes from listening to everyone’s input, so he plans to keep communication open and ensure that every voice is heard when making financial and event-related decisions. Josh is really looking forward to an amazing year with the D29s and to helping make the D29 experience both fun and unforgettable.
Photography credits: Josh Paez (D29)