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Orthodontics resident finds inspiration in treating complex cases

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Growing up, Jennifer Shahar, MMSc25, and her family hosted a young girl from Poland who traveled to the U.S. to receive cleft lip and palate treatment. The first-hand experience opened her eyes to the crucial role an orthodontist can play in a person’s...

Dental Services

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Dentistry includes a variety of specialties, such as endodontics, orthodontics, periodontics, prosthodontics, and pediatric dentistry. Dental specialists, like medical specialists, undergo advanced training beyond dental school to focus on specific areas...

AGE Orientation

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We welcome our new students to HSDM at the AGE Orientation. Below is the schedule for the three-day event, which includes important sessions, credentialing, and tours of HSDM. 2026 AGE Orientation Schedule For Matriculating Advanced Graduate Students...

James K. Hartsfield

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James K. Hartsfield, Jr., DMD, MS, MMSc, PhD, CDABO, FACMG, FACD, FICD, is a diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics, a diplomate of the American Board of Medical Genetics, and a Founding Fellow in the American College of Medical Genetics.  Dr...

HDC-Cambridge Expands Care With the Addition of New Providers

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The Harvard Dental Center (HDC)-Cambridge practice recently expanded its clinical care offerings with the addition of an orthodontics team led by Dr. Sercan Akyalcin, orofacial pain and sleep apnea specialty services led by Dr. Roxanne Bavarian, and...

Give Kids a Smile

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This event is fully booked. REGISTRATION IS CLOSED Get ready for a day filled with bright smiles! Harvard School of Dental Medicine and the Harvard Dental Center invite families to their annual Give Kids a Smile event, where children ages 1–17 can receive...

Future clinician-scientists selected for Harvard Presidential Scholarships

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New scholars recognized for their dedication to research, education, and public service.

Research Day Showcases Student’s Scholarly Work

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Student Research Day at HSDM is an annual event where graduating dental students present their scholarly work and learn about the investigative work of their peers. This year’s event, held on April 9, provided students with the opportunity to showcase...

Harvard School of Dental Medicine to Expand Dental Practice in Cambridge

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In September, Harvard University Health Services (HUHS) announced its Dental Service would close at the end of the year due to financial pressures amplified by the pandemic. The Harvard School of Dental Medicine (HSDM) announced that it will re-open the...

National Accreditation: Making the Grade

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The Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA), a specialized accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education, reviews and evaluates dental education programs on a seven-year cycle. Last year, Harvard School of Dental Medicine’s...

Presidential Scholars Advance Research, Teaching, and Oral Health

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Eight HSDM advanced graduate education students have been awarded Harvard Presidential Scholarships for the 2019-20 academic year. The full-tuition scholarship is awarded to DMSc students who have committed themselves to careers in public service or...

The perfect fit: students take the next step in their professional journey

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Harvard School of Dental Medicine (HSDM) Class of 2024 students took the next step in their careers this week after learning of matches to residency programs around the country. Surrounded by their peers and mentors, the DMD students who will graduate in...