Remembering Bruce Donoff, a visionary leader who bridged dentistry and medicine at Harvard
Serving as HSDM’s dean for nearly three decades, Bruce Donoff, DMD67, MD73, leaves an enduring legacy.
Celebration of Life for Bruce Donoff, DMD67, MD73
Date and Time
May 7, 2026
04:00PM - 06:30PM EDT
Location
Tosteson Medical Education Center (TMEC) Auditorium/Atrium
Harvard Medical School, 260 Longwood Avenue, Boston
You are cordially invited to join the Harvard School of Dental Medicine community for a Celebration of Life honoring Bruce Donoff, DMD67, MD73.
Dr. Donoff served as Dean of the Harvard School of Dental Medicine from 1991–2019 and was a distinguished oral and maxillofacial surgeon, educator, and mentor whose leadership shaped generations of clinicians and scholars. His commitment to excellence in patient care, education, and research left a lasting impact on the School and the profession.
We invite colleagues, alumni, students, friends, and members of the Harvard community to gather in remembrance and celebration of Dr. Donoff’s remarkable life and legacy.
The program will begin at 4:00 p.m.* , followed by a reception from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m.
*The program will be livestreamed. If you would like to attend virtually, please indicate on the RSVP form that you would like to receive the Zoom link, which will be shared prior to the event.
Dean Donoff's life and legacy
Learn more about Dr. Donoff’s life, career, and impact on the Harvard School of Dental Medicine.