Tufts Dental Central

Perio Study Club: Perio Charting Workshop
2024-07-01 16:30 - 19:00 UTC
The Perio Study Club is excited to announce our next upcoming event in July! Please join us for a fun and informational workshop led by Dr. Levi on how to do a comprehensive periodontal evaluation and refresh our memories on perio charting! This will be a great way to refresh our memories as we enter clinic! Please bring your ICP perio workshop typodonts and your hand instruments roll-up. RSVP here!

Date: 7/1/24

Time: 4:30-7:00 PM

Location: Tufts Dental Building, Floor 8, Preclin 848

OMFR: Radiology Refresher
2024-06-28 16:30 - 18:00
All are invited to please join the TUSDM OMFR club for a Radiology Refresher, hosted by the rising D4, Jae Jung! As rising D3s prepare to enter clinic, this will be a great review on reading x-rays and radiology basics!
When: Friday, June 28th 4:30-6PM
Where: Merritt
RSVP here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScoZbBJSy7WEoAK26DmCh8Zcu_FUbKcRWKAAEXA2OZiAJqkuw/viewform

Annual Interdepartmental Research Day
2024-06-26 13:00 - 15:00
The Office of Academic Affairs and the Division of Research Education invite you to the Annual Interdepartmental Research Day on June 26th, 2024 at 1 pm in Rachel’s Room (1414).

Please join to explore the newest developments and innovations in Dental Research, while residents compete for the top three research projects.

If you have any questions, please email guzin.uzel@tufts.edu or laura.sguerra@tufts.edu.

QDC x Boston Pride
2024-06-08 10:00 - 14:00
Join QDC in walking in this year’s Boston Pride Parade on June 8th!

Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

RSVP here or email joseph.korin@tufts.edu for more information.

SAIDS: Achieving Cultural Competence with AI/AN Patients
2024-05-17 12:00 - 13:00
Join SAIDS (Society of American Indian Dental Students) on May 17th at 12 pm in Med Ed 114 for a session on “Achieving Cultural Competence with AI/AN Patients.”
SAIDS is honored to welcome Dr. Felicia Frizzell—Society of American Indian Dentists (SAID) Past President, current SAID treasurer, esteemed practice owner, and former IHS dentist and Deputy Dental Director—as the distinguished speaker. Dr. Frizzell will share invaluable insights on effectively working with AI/AN patients, particularly beneficial for third-year students gearing up for externships in Arizona.
Lunch will be provided, and please RSVP using the following link: https://forms.gle/y1TSw1QVY1wABahk9
Don’t miss out on this enriching opportunity to expand your cultural competency and dental knowledge.

QDC: Tie-Dye Event
2024-05-10 17:00 - 19:00
The Queer Dental Collective is thrilled to announce their Tie-Dye Event on Friday, May 10th, at 5:00 PM in Jaharis Courtyard.

This event is a fantastic opportunity for students to come together and show their support for the LGBTQIA2S+ community. We will be tie-dyeing socks in vibrant rainbow colors to wear in the clinic and around school to symbolize our commitment to inclusivity and diversity.

QDC will provide socks and popsicles to keep us cool and energized during the event. However, feel free to bring any additional items you’d like to tie-dye, as well as any snacks or food to share with your fellow club members.

Please RSVP [HERE] or by scanning the QR code on the flyer.

Event details:

Date: Friday, May 10th

Time: 5:00 PM

Location: Jaharis Courtyard

Come join QDC for an afternoon of creativity, community, and celebration! Let’s make this event a memorable one as we express our solidarity with the LGBTQIA2S+ community.

Lunch and Learn: ADA Members Insurance Plan
2024-05-08 12:00 - 13:00
Have you ever considered how to protect your path toward a career in dentistry or how to protect your career once you’ve made it into practice?

Whatever your reason for being in dental school, you are now heading toward your goal and should know how to protect YOU and YOUR future!

Tufts recognizes the importance of doing exactly that! As of your D1 year you have been enrolled in no-cost life insurance through ADA® Members Insurance Plans, underwritten by Protective®. You can still enroll in the no-cost disability insurance too, but you should understand your options.

Davinia Lawler, National Director of Sales with ADA Members Insurance Plans, will discuss life and disability insurance basics, what benefits you have, and, more importantly, why NOW is the best time to protect your WHY and what you can expect throughout your education and after graduation. Davinia will also provide lunch for all attendees!

Sign up for the spot below to join Davinia for an engaging discussion on the Importance of Protecting YOU.

Spots are limited, so be sure to reserve your spot by clicking here!

Event Date: May 8 | Event Time: 12pm | Event Location: Dental 738

Tufts CTSI 3rd Annual Dissemination of Research Results Open House
2024-05-07 18:00 - 19:00
Tufts CTSI is pleased to invite you to attend their 3rd Annual Dissemination of Research Results Open House Zoom event on Tuesday, May 7, from 6:00PM-7:00PM.

They are excited to have Dr. Erin Meier from Northeastern University (“Word Retrieval in the Wild: A Smartwatch Ecological Momentary Assessment Pilot Study in People with Post-Stroke Aphasia”) and Dr. Gaurav Gulati from Tufts Medical Center (“Helping the Right Heart Pump Better in Shock: A New Tool”) scheduled to present the results of their studies. This event is an opportunity for study participants to learn about the results of the study in which they participated. It is also an opportunity for the general public to learn more about research happening at Tufts Medical Center and Northeastern University. Each 15-minute presentation will be followed by a Q&A session with the researchers. Registration is required! Please register on Tufts CTSI I LEARN. If you have any questions, please contact Project Manager Patricia Reyes.

Lunch and Learn: ADA Members Insurance Plan
2024-05-07 12:00 - 13:00
Have you ever considered how to protect your path toward a career in dentistry or how to protect your career once you’ve made it into practice?

Whatever your reason for being in dental school, you are now heading toward your goal and should know how to protect YOU and YOUR future!

Tufts recognizes the importance of doing exactly that! As of your D1 year you have been enrolled in no-cost life insurance through ADA® Members Insurance Plans, underwritten by Protective®. You can still enroll in the no-cost disability insurance too, but you should understand your options.

Davinia Lawler, National Director of Sales with ADA Members Insurance Plans, will discuss life and disability insurance basics, what benefits you have, and, more importantly, why NOW is the best time to protect your WHY and what you can expect throughout your education and after graduation. Davinia will also provide lunch for all attendees!

Sign up for the spot below to join Davinia for an engaging discussion on the Importance of Protecting YOU.

Spots are limited, so be sure to reserve your spot by clicking here! Event Date: May 7 | Event Time: 12pm | Event Location: Dental R. 773

Lunch and Learn: ADA Members Insurance Plan
2024-05-06 12:00 - 13:00
Have you ever considered how to protect your path toward a career in dentistry or how to protect your career once you’ve made it into practice?

Whatever your reason for being in dental school, you are now heading toward your goal and should know how to protect YOU and YOUR future!

Tufts recognizes the importance of doing exactly that! As of your D1 year you have been enrolled in no-cost life insurance through ADA® Members Insurance Plans, underwritten by Protective®. You can still enroll in the no-cost disability insurance too, but you should understand your options.

Davinia Lawler, National Director of Sales with ADA Members Insurance Plans, will discuss life and disability insurance basics, what benefits you have, and, more importantly, why NOW is the best time to protect your WHY and what you can expect throughout your education and after graduation. Davinia will also provide lunch for all attendees!

Sign up for the spot below to join Davinia for an engaging discussion on the Importance of Protecting YOU.

Spots are limited, so be sure to reserve your spot by clicking here!

Event Date: May 6 | Event Time: 12pm | Event Location: Dental CE Classroom Rm 1415

PSG: Chat and Chew
2024-05-02 12:00 - 13:00
Join TUSDM’s Parent Student Group for good times, good food, and good friends.

Must RSVP for more event details here. All are welcome!

Date: May 2, 2024

Time: 12:00 – 1:00 PM

Location: Info to be sent to all who RSVP

AAWD x SNDA: Women in Residency Panel
2024-05-01 19:45 - 21:45
AAWD and SNDA are excited to announce their collaboration for the Women in Residency Panel event. Come listen to the inspiring stories and tips & tricks our fellow seniors have to share about applying and getting accepted to a variety of residency programs.

The panelists include future ortho, pediatrics, OMFS, AEGD, and endo residents. We hope you recognize some familiar faces! Please RSVP here.

Date: 5/1/24

Time: 7:45-9:34 PM

Location: Zoom

CADA: Lunch & Learn with Dr. Lin: UG Prosth: Immediate Dentures & RPDs
2024-04-30 12:00 - 13:00
Food will be provided on a first come first serve basis, with guaranteed availability for members. Everyone is welcome! Please RSVP here.

Date: 4/30/24

Time: 12:00 – 1:00 PM

Location: R. 773

Perio Study Club Lunch and Learn: Leadership and Future of Perio by Dean Karimbux
2024-04-29 12:00 - 13:00
Come join the Perio Study Club at their final event this semester and learn from Dean Karimbux! Pizza will be served on a first-come, first-served basis! Please RSVP here!
Date: 4/29/24
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 PM
Location: 14th floor, Rachel’s Auditorium

CareQuest: Exploring the Myths and Misconceptions about Oral Health and Pregnancy
2024-04-25 19:30 - 20:30
Join CareQuest Institute and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists for a webinar — featuring a dentist and an OBGYN — that will explore the oral health-obstetrics connection and provide up-to-date information for treating patients who are pregnant. The expert panel will discuss the bidirectional relationship between oral health and perinatal outcomes, the impact of the oral microbiome on the fetal microbiome, and the FDA’s amalgam update.

Date: Thursday, 4/25/24

Time: 7:30 – 8:30 PM EST

Register for webinar here!

Participants can earn 1 ADA CERP credit.

Learning Objectives:

Apply the most recent guidelines for dental care in pregnant patients to clinical scenarios, integrating current research findings into treatment and care plans.
Analyze the factors contributing to the gap between current recommendations and clinical practice, including educational gaps and practitioner reluctance.
Evaluate strategies for enhancing collaboration between dental and obstetric professionals to improve perinatal outcomes.

Middle Eastern Dental Society: Middle Eastern Vibes
2024-04-25 19:00 - 22:00
The Middle Eastern Dental Society would like to invite all students to their annual Middle Eastern Vibes event on April 25th at 7pm!

Take a magic carpet ride to the Med-Ed Room 114 (on the 1st floor of the same building as the library) and enjoy some Middle Eastern Vibes with your favorite MEDS Students! The evening will consist of music, dancing, special performances and delicious food! Traditional Middle Eastern coal grilled kabobs, falafel, rice, salad, hummus, and yummy desserts will be served! Don’t forget to bring your dancing shoes, we can’t wait to see you all there and celebrate!
Tickets are $10 each if purchased in advance but will be $15 at the door
Please use the following link to register and purchase your tickets: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSftIGb8OchQbxhW2fWXFh1BBpzqLniB1P-ie3Mu81QRr8NyBQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

CADA: Graduation Edition - Monthly Study Group with Dr. Hsu - Last Calls while in Dental School: Are You Ready to Transition from School to Private Practice?
2024-04-25 19:00 - 21:30
Food will be provided on a first come first serve basis, with guaranteed availability for members. Everyone is welcome! Please RSVP here.

Date: 4/25/24

Time: 7:00 – 9:30 PM

Location CE Classroom 1415

Essence of Africa: Jabulani
2024-04-20 19:00 - 21:00
The African Diaspora United (ADU) club would like to invite you to the annual Essence of Africa celebration!

Mark your calendars now for Saturday April 20th, 2024. You will not want to miss this!

This year the theme is Jabulani which translates to “Be Happy”. Festivities will begin promptly at 7:00 pm at 145 Harrison Ave. (Med-Ed Room 114 on the first floor). Come and experience delicious African food, spectacular performances from African drummers and traditional dancers, a keynote speaker, a fashion show that showcases styles from all over the continent ,and MORE! We will be serving traditional food from various African countries. Spots are limited so secure your attendance by following the link below. RSVP now here!

Promoting Resilience & Positive Outcomes For LGBTQ+ Members of Tufts University: Interactive Workshop
2024-04-17 12:00 - 13:30
Date: 4/17/2024
Time: 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Location: 574 Boston Ave, Medford Campus (R. 404)
Boxed lunch provided!

Reentry and Community: Life During & After Incarceration
2024-04-08 15:30 - 18:30
Join for an enriching symposium hosted by the Tufts University Prison Initiative’s MyTERN College and Reentry program.

Students, fellows, legislators, and community members will come together to engage in dialogue around critical aspects of the reentry process. This three-panel symposium featuring formerly incarcerated MyTERN students and fellows along with TUPIT organizational partners will explore how individuals coming home after prison navigate housing, employment, and social and emotional well-being. Panelists will identify strategies to enhance the reentry experience, empowering incarcerated and formerly incarcerated individuals as agents for broader societal transformation. Join us for educational discussions, where diverse perspectives will enable us all to better address thinking and advocacy around the system of mass incarceration.

Register here.

Monday, April 8th | 3:30-6:30 pm | ASEAN Auditorium, Cabot Center

Tufts $100k New Ventures Competition - Live Finals and Awards Celebration
2024-04-05 16:00 - 19:30
Join Tufts Derby Entrepreneurship Center for an exciting evening at the Tufts $100k New Ventures Competition – Live Finals and Awards Celebration! This highly anticipated event will take place on Fri Apr 05 2024 at 4:00PM

Witness the culmination of innovative ideas and entrepreneurial spirit as the finalists compete for the grand prizes. The event will be held at the Joyce Cummings Center, 2nd floor (Medford Campus) and on Zoom from 4:00PM to 6:30PM, followed by an awards celebration from 6:30PM to 7:30PM. Experience the thrill of live pitches, as the brightest minds showcase their groundbreaking ventures. Network with like-minded individuals, industry experts, and potential investors, fostering valuable connections. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to witness the beginning of game-changing innovations and celebrate the entrepreneurial spirit at the Tufts $100k New Ventures Competition – Live Finals and Awards Celebration!

REGISTER TO ATTEND: https://tufts100k2024-finals.eventbrite.com

Student Research Fellowship Program Application Workshop
2024-04-03 16:00 - 19:00
For all D25, D26, and international students working on SRFP applications: come join the Hirsh Health Sciences Library for a review of the Research Proposal requirements, an overview of finding literature on your topic, and a space to ask questions!
Date: 4/3/2024
Time: 4:00 – 7:00 PM
Location: Hirsh Library R. 514

ASDA: Legislation Surrounding Yankee Debate & Lobby Day
2024-04-03 12:00 - 13:00
Join the ASDA Advocacy Committee for a pre-lobby Day/Post Yankee Dental Debate lunch and learn to discuss advocacy! We will be talking about the current bills that will be advocated for on lobby day, and how you can get involved in the Yankee dental debate next year!

When: Thursday 4/3, 12-1 PM

Room: TBA

Food first come first serve!

Constructive Dialogue in the Age of Social Media
2024-04-02 17:00 - 18:00
Boston College, Boston University, Brandeis University, Harvard University, MIT, Northeastern University, Tufts University, University of Massachusetts, and Wellesley College are pleased to announce a panel series on Dialogue & Action in an Age of Divides.
The series features conversations among colleagues from across the universities in the spirit of tackling difficult issues and modeling constructive dialogue. Each university will offer an opportunity for students, faculty, and staff to gather in facilitated conversation in person after each panel livestream.
You are invited to engage with the fourth panel, Constructive Dialogue in the Age of Social Media. Panelists will discuss approaches to foster constructive dialogue in light of the challenges posed by social media. Moderator: Deb K. Roy, Professor of Media Arts and Sciences and Director, MIT Center for Constructive Communication, MIT Panelists: Linda Charmaraman, Senior Research Scientist, Wellesley Centers for Women Jonathan Corpus Ong, Associate Professor of Global Digital Media, UMass Amherst Nick Seaver, Assistant Professor of Anthropology and Director of Science, Technology and Society Program, Tufts University Brooke Foucault Welles, Associate Dean of Research and Associate Professor in Communication Studies, Northeastern University
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dialogue-action-constructive-dialogue-in-the-age-of-social-media-tickets-868303367747

ADA-ASDA Webinar: Wellness and Work-Life Harmony Webinar
2024-04-01 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
Join us for an enlightening evening focused on Wellness and Work-life Balance! Discover strategies to optimize your well-being while excelling in your professional life. Engage in discussions led by the President Dr. Edgar, and President-Elect Dr. Kessler, of the ADA, explore practical tips for maintaining your Why, and cultivate a healthier approach to both work and life. Don’t miss this opportunity to prioritize your wellness journey!
RSVP Here: https://forms.gle/Fz8H85cPM474jCiN8

Date: 4/1/2024
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Zoom – https://tufts.zoom.us/j/99404294050?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 994 0429 4050
Passcode: [REDACTED]

GHSA Oral Health Outreach in Zambia Virtual Panel
2024-03-29 12:00 - 13:00
On Friday, March 29th 12-1pm we are hosting a virtual panel discussing oral health outreach in Zambia. This event is on Zoom however we are going to be broadcasting it in Med Ed. Room #507.

The panelists (dentists and dental therapists) will be joining us from different regions in Zambia and discussing how oral health care delivery/sustainability has been impacted by COVID.

Date: 3/29/2024

Time: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Room: Med Ed. Room #507

TUDAA March Madness
2024-03-28 19:00 - 21:00
Please join the “meet and greet” event with the Tufts University Dental Alumni Association (TUDAA). Get acquainted with current board members and TUDAA’s mission. Give input on what kind of programming TUDAA can offer our current Tufts students and how they can support you as students and as you transition out of Dental School. It’s also a chance to interact, network and have fun with your classmates and TUDAA while watching the Sweet 16 round of March Madness!

The night will include:
-Pizza
– Beer
-Networking
And Lots of FUN!

TUDAA will also be hosting an exciting raffle for all those in attendance that night. At the end of the evening, TUDAA will be raffling off a TUSDM Swag Bag to one lucky student! (Must be present to win!)

Register Here

Please contact Bridget Kent in the Alumni Office, Bridget.Kent@tufts.edu with any questions.

Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology Club Interest Meeting!
2024-03-28 12:00 - 13:00 | Rachel’s Amphitheater Room 1414
Join TUSDM’s newest club, the Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology Club for their first meeting!
We will be introducing the club, goals, faculty advisor, e-board, and brainstorming events for the club to host!
All are welcome!
Room:
When: Thursday, March 28th 12-1PM

RSVP Here: https://forms.gle/8P8XiaaiFMnhBbBt8

Succession Planning Session
2024-03-28 12:00 - 13:00
As the end of the academic year approaches, ensuring your organization’s success continues to thrive is crucial. Whether you’re a graduating senior or a member transitioning out of a leadership position, I’d appreciate it if you could participate in this meeting.
To sign up to join us for the noon succession planning session on March 28th, please click on the link to RSVP by Tuesday, March 25th
RSVP here!

Special Smiles Lunch + Interest Meeting
2024-03-28 12:00
Have an interest in learning more about caring for patients with disabilities? You are invited to join us on Thursday, March 28th at noon for an informational lunch meeting about Special Smiles at TUSDM. This lunch is a great opportunity to learn more about our club, Special Smiles, and how to become involved with the special needs healthcare community.

We are providing Chic-fil-A lunch to the first 30 students to RSVP! An update on the location of the meeting will be shared in the next few weeks. Hope to see you there!
Date: March 28th, 2024 at 12:00 PM
Location: TBD

Link to RSVP:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfKhY9WLkIHaF3FW0bmBBmfdflDgnd2ifIWw7iqM-A-nQXhig/viewform
