HSDM in the Media
Our faculty and students continuously push the boundaries of dental education, pioneering new methods in teaching and learning while staying rooted in research, clinical practice, and health policy. With their deep expertise, HSDM leaders shape crucial conversations in oral health, giving dental professionals and patients a powerful voice for impactful and lasting change.
Five Questions with Tien Jiang
HSDM Assistant Professor Tien Jiang explains how gum disease and inflammation may increase cardiovascular risk, underscoring how daily brushing, flossing, and diet protect both oral and heart health. ~ Harvard Magazine, February 25, 2026
5 things dental experts want you to do for healthy teeth and gums
Dr. Tien Jiang, assistant professor of oral health policy and epidemiology, shares that proper brushing technique matters more than the type of toothbrush for keeping teeth and gums healthy. ~Washington Post, Aug. 5, 2025
Engineers transform dental floss into needle-free vaccine
HSDM Dean William Giannobile calls a floss-based vaccine approach “clever”; notes surprise at the strong immune response and urges testing in people with gum disease. —ScienceAdviser 22 Jul 2025
The fallout from Trump’s attack on Harvard is rippling through clinics, labs, and research centers across the country
As federal cuts to Harvard ripple nationwide, HSDM’s rural dental program where Dr. Sara Alibakhshi treated patients, stands among many life-saving efforts at risk. — Boston Globe, June 30, 2025
Removing fluoride from water could increase dental care costs, tooth decay study finds
Dr. Lisa Simon, co-author of a new study, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss how removing fluoride from U.S. water systems could raise tooth decay in children and drive up dental care costs. —CBS News
Dry socket: Preventing and treating a painful condition that can occur after tooth extraction
HSDM’s Dr. Tien Jiang explains how to prevent dry socket, a painful complication that can follow tooth extraction, in a recent Harvard Health article. —Harvard Health Publishing
An opportunity to work as sustainably as possible
HSDM’s Dr. Donna Hackley highlights how students and professionals can drive sustainability in dentistry through education, research, and practical strategies that reduce environmental impact.—DentalBite
4 ways your teeth and gums are changing
HSDM’s Dr. Lisa Thompson explains four key ways your teeth and gums change with age—and what you can do now to protect your oral health. — Harvard Health Letter
As opposition to fluoride grows, rural America risks a new surge of tooth decay
HSDM faculty members Drs. Catherine Hayes and Hawazin Elani were quoted in an NPR article that highlights rising oral health concerns in rural areas of the U.S.— KFF Health News, NPR
A Guide to Treating and Avoiding Canker Sores
HSDM Associate Professor Herve Sroussi explains the mystery behind canker sores—why they happen, when to worry, and how to treat them. What could be causing yours?
Time
Gum disease and heart health: Probing the link
Gum disease may impact heart health, says Dr. Tien Jiang, a prosthodontist in the Department of Oral Health Policy and Epidemiology, highlighting how oral bacteria and inflammation contribute to cardiovascular risk.
Harvard Health Publishing
How your dentist could save your life
Dentists do more than check for cavities—they can spot signs of over 100 health conditions. Dr. Christine Riedy, associate professor in oral public health and epidemiology, highlights their vital role in overall health.
Harvard Health Publishing
