Students

HSDM's Class of 2026 celebrated Commencement and Class Day as 52 graduates earned DMD, MMSc, and DMSc degrees. View the highlights.

Amy Lin, DMD26, reflects on mentorship, community outreach, and improving access to care as she prepares for a pediatric dentistry residency through HSDM and Boston Children's Hospital.

Oliver Viera, MMSc26, found his calling in prosthodontics, where science, artistry, and patient care intersect. At HSDM, he balanced complex reconstructive cases, mentorship, and new fatherhood while helping restore patients’ smiles and confidence.

Graduating student Jeeshriya Rajan reflects on leadership, mentorship, and the community she helped foster at Harvard School of Dental Medicine

Edson De Sousa will continue his training in periodontology at HSDM after completing his DMD, where he developed his interest in research and clinical care

Graduating dental student aims to bring a collaborative, patient-centered approach to treating some of dentistry’s most complex and often misunderstood orofacial conditions

HSDM student Shadin Zayyad, DMD27, integrates art and dentistry, using illustration to enhance patient understanding, empathy, and precision in clinical care.

Graduating students presented research spanning artificial intelligence, clinical care, and global health 

Through its annual outreach event, HSDM delivered comprehensive dental services to children in the community while reinforcing its commitment to prevention and access to care.