# 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. [ arrow\_forward Harvard Dental magazine ](/harvard-dental-magazine) [ arrow\_forward HSDM in the media ](#in-the-media) [ arrow\_forward Photography and filming guidelines ](/photography-and-filming-guidelines) ![Entrance to 188 Longwood](/sites/g/files/omnuum6001/files/styles/hwp_4_3__1540x1160/public/2024-11/MainBldgSpr.jpg?itok=1rZEHqeS) ## Latest news [### Heidelberg-Harvard funds international collaboration aimed at addressing global oral health disparities ](/news/2026/07/heidelberg-harvard-funds-international-collaboration-aimed-addressing-global-oral) July 08, 2026 Harvard School of Dental Medicine and Heidelberg University receive a strategic partnership grant to advance global oral health research in underserved communities. ![external view of REB](/sites/g/files/omnuum6001/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2025-06/HSDM-REB.jpg?itok=5oxmZTg4) [### The next chapter begins for HSDM's newest advanced graduate students ](/news/2026/07/next-chapter-begins-hsdms-newest-advanced-graduate-students) July 01, 2026 Meet the newest advanced graduate education students at Harvard School of Dental Medicine as they begin specialty training, research, and leadership journeys. ![Group photo ](/sites/g/files/omnuum6001/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2026-07/AGE-thumbnail.jpg?h=f35358f6&itok=a3eG0Re9) [### Dental school leaders chart a path for the future of dental education ](/news/2026/06/dental-school-leaders-chart-path-future-dental-education) June 16, 2026 Dental education leaders from the U.S., Canada, and the U.K. convened at HSDM to develop priorities for the future of dental education. ![working group in front of a screen](/sites/g/files/omnuum6001/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2026-06/working-group.jpg?itok=OkO6MQSP) [### Across generations, alumni reconnect at HSDM ](/news/2026/06/across-generations-alumni-reconnect-hsdm) June 10, 2026 HSDM Alumni Days and Reunion welcomed more than 80 graduates back to campus for a weekend of learning, recognition, and reconnecting across generations. ![Class of 81 with their hands in the air](/sites/g/files/omnuum6001/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2026-06/Class%20of%2081%20-%20header.jpg?h=4fb5906d&itok=uPeLINf1) [### Celebrating a milestone moment for HSDM’s graduates ](/news/2026/05/celebrating-milestone-moment-hsdms-graduates) May 29, 2026 HSDM's Class of 2026 celebrated Commencement and Class Day as 52 graduates earned DMD, MMSc, and DMSc degrees. View the highlights. ![smiling grads in cap and gown holding the HSDM tooth brush](/sites/g/files/omnuum6001/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2026-05/IMG_36371.jpg?itok=Hojc-hF_) [### To treat an aging population, HSDM enhances geriatric training for dental students ](/news/2026/05/treat-aging-population-hsdm-enhances-geriatric-training-dental-students) May 26, 2026 HSDM’s enhanced geriatric dentistry curriculum prepares dental students to care for older adults through hands-on simulations, interprofessional training, and community-based clinical experiences. ![senior having teeth examined ](/sites/g/files/omnuum6001/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2026-05/eldercare.jpg?itok=c4Rgh4ZC) arrow\_back arrow\_forward [ View all news arrow\_circle\_right ](/news) ### Harvard Dental magazine [Latest issue east](/harvard-dental-magazine) [Share your news east](/harvard-dental-magazine#share-news) ![magazine cover with a group of students holding match signs](/sites/g/files/omnuum6001/files/styles/hwp_1_1__480x480/public/2026-05/spring%202026%20magazine%20thumbnail.png?itok=SzylrAPg) ## 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 ](https://www.harvardmagazine.com/five-questions/harvard-brushing-teeth-heart-health-research)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* ![Graphic with three mouths and hearts with a line connecting them ](/sites/g/files/omnuum6001/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2026-02/oralhealth_blue.png?itok=HFM7Tzrj) [### 5 things dental experts want you to do for healthy teeth and gums ](https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2025/08/05/oral-health-brushing-flossing-tips/)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* ![toothbrush and a piece of floss with a sink in the background](/sites/g/files/omnuum6001/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2025-08/AdobeStock_1087454756.jpg?itok=98iN_HIU) [### Engineers transform dental floss into needle-free vaccine ](https://www.science.org/content/article/engineers-transform-dental-floss-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* ![close up of a person flossing their teeth](/sites/g/files/omnuum6001/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2025-07/vaccine_floss_lede.jpg?itok=HtjDx2qs) [### The fallout from Trump’s attack on Harvard is rippling through clinics, labs, and research centers across the country ](https://www.bostonglobe.com/2025/06/30/metro/trump-funding-freeze-harvard)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 ![dentist in the clinic](/sites/g/files/omnuum6001/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2025-07/rural%20care%20program.jpg?itok=1pDu0dOh) [### Removing fluoride from water could increase dental care costs, tooth decay study finds ](https://www.cbsnews.com/video/removing-fluoride-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* ![Lisa Simon interviewed on CBS](/sites/g/files/omnuum6001/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2025-06/Lisa%20Simon.png?h=9d30aa57&itok=kop1_4Fi) [### Dry socket: Preventing and treating a painful condition that can occur after tooth extraction ](https://www.health.harvard.edu/diseases-and-conditions/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* ![close up of a bearded man with a hand on the side of his face](/sites/g/files/omnuum6001/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2025-06/toothache.jpg?itok=mawJ-Yst) arrow\_back arrow\_forward [ View all stories arrow\_circle\_right ](/hsdm-media) ## Office of Communications [ Meet our team arrow\_forward ](/communications-marketing-staff) [ Media resources arrow\_forward ](/photography-and-filming-guidelines) [### Heather Denny ](/people/heather-marie-denny) [Heather\_Denny@hsdm.harvard.edu](mailto:Heather_Denny@hsdm.harvard.edu)Senior Director of Communications ![Heather Denny](/sites/g/files/omnuum6001/files/styles/hwp_4_5__690x865/public/2024-11/HDenny_headshot.jpg?h=e9c95670&itok=8eH4GK88) ## Contact us Our mailing address is: Harvard School of Dental Medicine 188 Longwood Avenue Boston, MA 02115 [ draftsEmail us](mailto:bulletin@hsdm.harvard.edu) [ phone\_androidCall (617) 432-2072](tel:6174322072)