/dentistry/articles/rss en /dentistry/article/faculty-news/welcoming-our-newest-students <p>The Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences welcomed its new students from August 20 to 22, 2024. DMD students took part in a joint orientation day with students from the undergraduate medicine program in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences on August 20 held at New Residence Hall. They continued their orientation the next day in the Faculty's offices alongside students from the MSc and PhD programs. A final day for graduate students took place on August 22.</p> Thu, 19 Sep 2024 16:25:09 +0000 jennifer.timmons@mcgill.ca 3346 at /dentistry /dentistry/article/alumni-news/homecoming-about-community <p>Calling all alumni and friends! We are pleased to invite you to join us at the Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences special Homecoming 2024 events.</p> Fri, 13 Sep 2024 21:46:35 +0000 jennifer.timmons@mcgill.ca 3345 at /dentistry /dentistry/article/faculty-news/launch-new-graduate-diploma-oral-medicine <p>The Faculty is exited to announce its newest program, the Graduate Diploma in Oral Medicine! This three-year 30 credit graduate studies program addresses the need for clinical care, academic research, and teaching in the field of Oral Medicine. The curriculum features clinical rotations in oral medicine in ±«ÓăÖ±˛Ą affiliated hospitals and in various medical and surgical disciplines. As candidates will need to apply to and complete at the same time the MSc Dental Science Thesis, they will participate in research and submit papers for scientific publications.</p> Fri, 13 Sep 2024 20:25:28 +0000 jennifer.timmons@mcgill.ca 3344 at /dentistry /dentistry/article/faculty-news/appointment-dr-beatriz-ferraz-dos-santos-site-director-gpr-program-montreal-childrens <p>The Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Beatriz Ferraz dos Santos as the Director of the GPR Program at the Montreal Children’s Hospital (MCH) site. She joined the Faculty in 2018 as Assistant Professor. Dr. dos Santos will oversee the General Residency Practice program at the Montreal Children’s Hospital and the residents working at this site. </p> Wed, 11 Sep 2024 18:08:35 +0000 jennifer.timmons@mcgill.ca 3343 at /dentistry /dentistry/article/faculty-news/appointment-dr-julia-cohen-levy-assistant-dean-undergraduate-dental-education <p>The Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences is happy to announce the appointment of Dr. Julia Cohen-Levy as Assistant Dean, Undergraduate Dental Education. As Assistant Dean she assists in matters related to the undergraduate dental curriculum and evaluation, the administration of academic policy and curriculum development for the DMD and DENT-P undergraduate dental medicine programs. She also ensures that courses are complete, current, and meet all accreditation standards and that all Faculty and University regulations are followed. Dr.</p> Tue, 10 Sep 2024 14:12:51 +0000 jennifer.timmons@mcgill.ca 3342 at /dentistry /dentistry/article/faculty-news-research/appointment-dr-gilles-lavigne-part-time-full-professor <p>The Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences is pleased to announce the nomination of Dr. Gilles Lavigne as a part-time Full Professor in the Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences and in the Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences.</p> Tue, 25 Jun 2024 16:47:48 +0000 jennifer.timmons@mcgill.ca 3321 at /dentistry /dentistry/article/alumni-news-faculty-news/celebrating-50-years-excellence-oral-and-maxillofacial-surgery <p>2024 marks the 50th anniversary of the first resident to graduate from the ±«ÓăÖ±˛Ą Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS) program. To celebrate this milestone, the OMFS program held on May 31 a day-long event, beginning with a didactic program at the Osler Amphitheatre in the Montreal General Hospital and finishing with a gala dinner at the Fairmont Queen Elizabeth. The event brought together alumni, faculty, residents and friends, honoring the OMFS program’s remarkable history and its significant contributions to the field of oral maxillofacial surgery.</p> Tue, 18 Jun 2024 15:59:26 +0000 cassandre.leynaert@mcgill.ca 3319 at /dentistry /dentistry/article/faculty-showcases-excellence-jdiq-2024 <p>The Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences participated in the 2024 <em>JournĂ©es dentaires internationales du QuĂ©bec</em> (JDIQ) from May 24 to 28. The Faculty's booth, represented by the Continuing Dental Education and Student Affairs teams and graduate students, aimed to present our various programs to the dental community.</p> <p>Among the Faculty members who led classes and workshops were Dr. Samer Abi-Nader, Dr. Julia Cohen-LĂ©vy, Dr. Thomas T. Nguyen, Dr. Taras Konanec, Dr. VĂ©ronique Benhamou, and Dr. Sandra Verdon.</p> Fri, 14 Jun 2024 16:24:53 +0000 cassandre.leynaert@mcgill.ca 3318 at /dentistry /dentistry/article/alumni-news-faculty-news/2024-montreal-alumni-reception-cherished-annual-event <p>The annual Montreal Alumni Reception brought together Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences alumni, faculty members and staff, and friends for a memorable evening of catching up and celebrating. It takes place at the Palais des congrès de MontrĂ©al during the JournĂ©es internationales dentaires du QuĂ©bec (JDIQ), making it ideal for alumni to meet with one another directly at the JDIQ.</p> Wed, 12 Jun 2024 20:38:48 +0000 jennifer.timmons@mcgill.ca 3312 at /dentistry /dentistry/article/faculty-news/dr-alissa-levine-receives-2024-howard-s-katz-award-excellence-teaching <p>The Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences is proud to announce that Faculty lecturer Alissa Levine has been awarded the 2024 Howard S. Katz Award for Excellence in Teaching. Her commitment to her students and her innovative approach to dental education have distinguished her as a remarkable educator.</p> Thu, 13 Jun 2024 13:52:34 +0000 cassandre.leynaert@mcgill.ca 3314 at /dentistry