News, Stories, and Insights
News, Stories, and Insights
Stay updated with the latest research, perspectives, and news from the Harvard School of Dental Medicine. Explore the latest issue of Harvard Dental Magazine and media mentions showcasing our national and global impact.
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Lessons from the clinic with HSDM’s Samantha Parad
GPR director, Dr. Samantha Parad, reflects on her journey from nursing to dentistry and the experiences that continue to shape her work.
Meet HSDM's new Oral Medicine program director
Katherine France, the new director of HSDM’s Advanced Graduate Education Program in Oral Medicine, shares her vision for training the next generation of specialists, the evolving role of oral medicine, and the opportunities ahead for the field.
Taking their first steps toward careers dedicated to care and service
Heidelberg-Harvard funds international collaboration aimed at addressing global oral health disparities
Harvard School of Dental Medicine and Heidelberg University receive a strategic partnership grant to advance global oral health research in underserved communities.
The next chapter begins for HSDM's newest advanced graduate students
Meet the newest advanced graduate education students at Harvard School of Dental Medicine as they begin specialty training, research, and leadership journeys.
Dental school leaders chart a path for the future of dental education
Dental education leaders from the U.S., Canada, and the U.K. convened at HSDM to develop priorities for the future of dental education.
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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.
Your Mouth Could Hold the Secrets to a Longer and Healthier Life
Dr. Lisa Simon, director of the HSDM's Initiative to Integrate Oral Health and Medicine, discusses why oral health should be an essential part of whole-person care.
~ The Wall Street Journal, July 26, 2026
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
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