/dentistry/taxonomy/term/301/all en /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/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 ±«ÓãÖ±²¥ 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/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 Montréal during the Journées internationales dentaires du Québec (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/alumni-news-faculty-news/2024-outstanding-alumni-awards-recipients <p>The Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences is pleased to announce the winners of the 2024 Outstanding Alumni Awards.</p> Tue, 11 Jun 2024 14:11:03 +0000 jennifer.timmons@mcgill.ca 3310 at /dentistry /dentistry/article/alumni-news-faculty-news-students/congratulations-class-2024 <p>The spring 2024 convocation ceremony was held on May 28. Consult the <a href="/dentistry/files/dentistry/1._spring_2024_health_sciences_a.pdf">program</a>, the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/live/Pu_YoO-I1SQ?si=HpKGuBJ0R7ah7Ap4">recording of the ceremony</a>, the <a href="/dentistry/spring-2024-convocation">photo album</a>, and the<a href="/dentistry/spring-convocation-awards-ceremony-may-28-2024"> photo album</a> from our awards ceremony.</p> Fri, 31 May 2024 15:07:56 +0000 cassandre.leynaert@mcgill.ca 3305 at /dentistry /dentistry/article/alumni-news-faculty-news-research/7th-annual-omfs-research-day <p>The Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS) held its 7th Research Day on October 18 in the newly reopened Osler Auditorium at the Montreal General Hospital. The event showcased the work of residents and graduate students and fostered a spirit of academic excellence. OMFS Research Day is part of the Dr. Kenneth Bentley Lecture Series in OMFS, taking place during ±«ÓãÖ±²¥'s Homecoming week. </p> <p>Ten abstracts were presented on topics that spanned the full spectrum of OMFS, from cutting-edge surgical techniques to the exploration of innovative technologies. </p> Thu, 02 Nov 2023 20:27:52 +0000 cassandre.leynaert@mcgill.ca 3162 at /dentistry /dentistry/article/alumni-news/homecoming-2023 <p>Alumni came back to ±«ÓãÖ±²¥ for a wonderful Homecoming weekend from October 19 to 21. On Friday alumni were given tours of our faculty dental clinics. We were very happy to welcome back alumni from the classes of 1973 and 1988 for their 50th and 35th class reunions.</p> <p>We look ±«ÓãÖ±²¥ to seeing you again next year! <a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/dentistry/files/2016/11/class-2000-pic2.jpg"> </a></p> Fri, 17 Nov 2023 17:20:42 +0000 Jennifer Timmons 3167 at /dentistry /dentistry/article/alumni-news-faculty-news/empowering-dentists-facultys-vision-lifelong-dental-education <p>The Continuing Dental Education (CDE) program in the Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences serves as a helpful source of knowledge, guiding dental professionals through this ever-changing landscape. We sat down with Dr. Thomas T. Nguyen, the new Director of the program, to delve into his vision, the comprehensive learning opportunities offered by the program, and the exciting prospects that lie ahead as ±«ÓãÖ±²¥ CDE solidifies its reputation as a distinguished hub for world-class dental education.</p> Tue, 15 Aug 2023 15:47:42 +0000 cassandre.leynaert@mcgill.ca 3121 at /dentistry /dentistry/article/alumni-news-faculty-news/2023-outstanding-alumnus-award-dr-doreen-laszlo <p>The Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences is pleased to announce the winner of the 2023 Outstanding Alumnus Award, Dr. Doreen Laszlo DDS '69. This award recognizes and celebrates a ±«ÓãÖ±²¥ Dental Medicine graduate for their exceptional contributions to the Faculty and the dental profession in general.</p> Fri, 16 Jun 2023 13:52:55 +0000 jennifer.timmons@mcgill.ca 3112 at /dentistry /dentistry/article/alumni-news-faculty-news/celebrating-connections-2023-montreal-alumni-reception <p>The annual Montreal Alumni Reception, held during the Journées internationales dentaires du Québec (JDIQ), brought together Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences alumni and faculty members for a memorable evening of connection and celebration.</p> Wed, 14 Jun 2023 17:56:19 +0000 cassandre.leynaert@mcgill.ca 3111 at /dentistry /dentistry/article/faculty-news-students/congratulations-class-2023 <h2><b>Congratulations to all 2023 Graduates! </b></h2> <table> <thead> <tr> <th><b>DMD Class of 2023</b></th> </tr> </thead> <tr> <td>Aya Abdelkarim</td> <td>Lisa Ma</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Massilia Abibsi</td> <td>Martin Mangoni</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Ziad Al Asmar</td> <td>Ashish Nair</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Angel Azizi</td> <td>Tu Anh Nguyen</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Vita Bardal</td> <td>Sam Psycharis</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sophie Benhamron</td> <td>Rehka Whyshnavy Raveendrakumar</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sabrina Bouferguene</td></tr></table> Tue, 06 Jun 2023 16:53:54 +0000 Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences 3109 at /dentistry /dentistry/article/alumni/dr-david-wu-receives-scarlet-key-award <p>Congratulations to Dr. David Wu DMD’19 on receiving a 2023 <a href="https://myalumni.mcgill.ca/s/1762/gid2/interior-connect.aspx?sid=1762&gid=2&pgid=442">Scarlet Key Award</a>. The award is given to ±«ÓãÖ±²¥ students and alumni demonstrated excellence, leadership, dedication and perseverance, and that have taken on a significant project which has had a positive impact. He was given the award on March 23 at a ceremony where Faculty members Dr. Thomas Nguyen and Dr. Frances Power were present. </p> Fri, 14 Apr 2023 14:23:21 +0000 jennifer.timmons@mcgill.ca 3090 at /dentistry /dentistry/article/alumni/recap-west-coast-winter-2023-alumni-cocktails <p>After a three-year absence, the Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences has returned to visit its alumni in Western Canada! Cocktails were held in Vancouver on March 10, in Calgary on March 12, and in Edmonton on March 13. Those in attendance were excited to reconnect with fellow alumni and learn about faculty news and current research. Dean Elham Emami was delighted to be able to visit alumni across Canada again, stating that "staying connected has strengthened our sense of community and belonging, and the ties that bind us.</p> Wed, 05 Apr 2023 20:31:55 +0000 jennifer.timmons@mcgill.ca 3083 at /dentistry /dentistry/article/alumni-faculty-news/dr-yu-kwong-li-awarded-2022-howard-s-katz-award-excellence-teaching <p>Dr. Yu Kwong Li is the 2022 recipient of the Dr Howard S. Katz Award for Excellence in Teaching in the Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences. This award recognizes superior teaching, pedagogical innovation and leadership at the undergraduate level of dental education.</p> Mon, 13 Jun 2022 15:15:54 +0000 Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences 2927 at /dentistry /dentistry/article/alumni/outstanding-alumnus-award-2021-dr-mervyn-gornitsky <p><img height="500" width="810" style="width: 720px; height: 444px;" class="file-original " src="/dentistry/files/dentistry/mbm-810x500-mervyn-gornitzky.jpg" alt="" /></p> <p>The Faculty of Dentistry is pleased to announce the winner of the 2021 Outstanding Alumnus Award, Dr. Mervyn Gornitsky, DDS '53. This award recognizes and celebrates a ±«ÓãÖ±²¥ Dentistry graduate for their exceptional contributions to the Faculty and the dental profession in general.</p> Wed, 01 Dec 2021 18:38:13 +0000 david.leblanc@mcgill.ca 2856 at /dentistry