Faculty News /dentistry/taxonomy/term/297/all en 2024 Faculty Members and Staff Milestones /dentistry/article/faculty-news/2024-celebration-staff-milestone-years <p>One of the Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences' greatest strengths remains its faculty members and staff. The Faculty wishes to celebrate the service milestone years of staff members that have been with us for 15 years and more, in addition to expressing our best wishes to those who retired in 2024.</p> <p style="text-align:center"> </p> <h2 style="text-align:center">15 years</h2> <p style="text-align:center">Nila Aranjuez - Program Administrator</p> <p style="text-align:center">Sandra Eskenazi - Faculty Lecturer (Clinical)</p> Fri, 06 Dec 2024 21:10:11 +0000 jennifer.timmons@mcgill.ca 3380 at /dentistry Congratulations to our Fall 2024 Graduates! /dentistry/article/faculty-news/congratulations-our-fall-2024-graduates <h4>Doctor of Philosophy in Oral Health Sciences</h4> <p><strong>Mohammad Abu-Samak</strong><br /> <i>Chronotherapy in oral health and post-operative recovery</i><br /> Direction: B. Nicolau; F. A. Tamimi Marino</p> <p><strong>Dana Jafarpour</strong><br /> <i>Optimizing mandibular implantoverdentures based on 3D printing technologies and attachment systems</i><br /> Direction: R. F. de Souza</p> <p> </p> <h4>Masters of Science in Dental Sciences</h4> <div class="two-column-1"> <p>Elahe Akbari</p> <p>Bahar Amir Hosseini</p> <p>Mai Atique</p> <p>Theerthika Dillibabu</p></div> Tue, 03 Dec 2024 19:20:46 +0000 Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences 3379 at /dentistry 2024 White Coat Ceremony /dentistry/article/2024-white-coat-ceremony <p>The Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences held its annual White Coat Ceremony on September 11, 2024. The ceremony marks a pivotal transition into clinical practice for the Doctor of Dental Medicine program Class of 2026. This year, the event featured an inspiring address to the Class of 2026 from Dr. Ivy Lin DMD'17, Acting Assistant Professor in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery of the School of Dentistry of the University of Washington, who spoke about her passion for advocating climate action in dentistry and the importance of mentorship in shaping her career.</p> Tue, 24 Sep 2024 20:57:11 +0000 cassandre.leynaert@mcgill.ca 3351 at /dentistry Welcoming our newest students! /dentistry/article/faculty-news/welcoming-our-newest-students <p>The Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences welcomed its new students from August 20 to 22, 2024. DMD students took part in a joint orientation day with students from the undergraduate medicine program in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences on August 20 held at New Residence Hall. They continued their orientation the next day in the Faculty's offices alongside students from the MSc and PhD programs. A final day for graduate students took place on August 22.</p> Thu, 19 Sep 2024 16:25:09 +0000 jennifer.timmons@mcgill.ca 3346 at /dentistry Launch of new Graduate Diploma in Oral Medicine /dentistry/article/faculty-news/launch-new-graduate-diploma-oral-medicine <p>The Faculty is exited to announce its newest program, the Graduate Diploma in Oral Medicine! This three-year 30 credit graduate studies program addresses the need for clinical care, academic research, and teaching in the field of Oral Medicine. The curriculum features clinical rotations in oral medicine in ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ affiliated hospitals and in various medical and surgical disciplines. As candidates will need to apply to and complete at the same time the MSc Dental Science Thesis, they will participate in research and submit papers for scientific publications.</p> Fri, 13 Sep 2024 20:25:28 +0000 jennifer.timmons@mcgill.ca 3344 at /dentistry Appointment of Dr. Beatriz Ferraz dos Santos as Site Director GPR Program, Montreal Children's Hospital /dentistry/article/faculty-news/appointment-dr-beatriz-ferraz-dos-santos-site-director-gpr-program-montreal-childrens <p>The Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Beatriz Ferraz dos Santos as the Director of the GPR Program at the Montreal Children’s Hospital (MCH) site. She joined the Faculty in 2018 as Assistant Professor. Dr. dos Santos will oversee the General Residency Practice program at the Montreal Children’s Hospital and the residents working at this site. </p> Wed, 11 Sep 2024 18:08:35 +0000 jennifer.timmons@mcgill.ca 3343 at /dentistry Appointment of Dr. Julia Cohen-Levy as Assistant Dean, Undergraduate Dental Education /dentistry/article/faculty-news/appointment-dr-julia-cohen-levy-assistant-dean-undergraduate-dental-education <p>The Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences is happy to announce the appointment of Dr. Julia Cohen-Levy as Assistant Dean, Undergraduate Dental Education. As Assistant Dean she assists in matters related to the undergraduate dental curriculum and evaluation, the administration of academic policy and curriculum development for the DMD and DENT-P undergraduate dental medicine programs. She also ensures that courses are complete, current, and meet all accreditation standards and that all Faculty and University regulations are followed. Dr.</p> Tue, 10 Sep 2024 14:12:51 +0000 jennifer.timmons@mcgill.ca 3342 at /dentistry Appointment of Dr. Gilles Lavigne as part-time Full Professor /dentistry/article/faculty-news-research/appointment-dr-gilles-lavigne-part-time-full-professor <p>The Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences is pleased to announce the nomination of Dr. Gilles Lavigne as a part-time Full Professor in the Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences and in the Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences.</p> Tue, 25 Jun 2024 16:47:48 +0000 jennifer.timmons@mcgill.ca 3321 at /dentistry Celebrating 50 years of Excellence in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery /dentistry/article/alumni-news-faculty-news/celebrating-50-years-excellence-oral-and-maxillofacial-surgery <p>2024 marks the 50th anniversary of the first resident to graduate from the ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS) program. To celebrate this milestone, the OMFS program held on May 31 a day-long event, beginning with a didactic program at the Osler Amphitheatre in the Montreal General Hospital and finishing with a gala dinner at the Fairmont Queen Elizabeth. The event brought together alumni, faculty, residents and friends, honoring the OMFS program’s remarkable history and its significant contributions to the field of oral maxillofacial surgery.</p> Tue, 18 Jun 2024 15:59:26 +0000 cassandre.leynaert@mcgill.ca 3319 at /dentistry 2024 Montreal Alumni Reception: a cherished annual event /dentistry/article/alumni-news-faculty-news/2024-montreal-alumni-reception-cherished-annual-event <p>The annual Montreal Alumni Reception brought together Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences alumni, faculty members and staff, and friends for a memorable evening of catching up and celebrating. It takes place at the Palais des congrès de Montréal during the Journées internationales dentaires du Québec (JDIQ), making it ideal for alumni to meet with one another directly at the JDIQ.</p> Wed, 12 Jun 2024 20:38:48 +0000 jennifer.timmons@mcgill.ca 3312 at /dentistry Alissa Levine receives the 2024 Howard S. Katz Award for Excellence in Teaching /dentistry/article/faculty-news/dr-alissa-levine-receives-2024-howard-s-katz-award-excellence-teaching <p>The Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences is proud to announce that Faculty lecturer Alissa Levine has been awarded the 2024 Howard S. Katz Award for Excellence in Teaching. Her commitment to her students and her innovative approach to dental education have distinguished her as a remarkable educator.</p> Thu, 13 Jun 2024 13:52:34 +0000 cassandre.leynaert@mcgill.ca 3314 at /dentistry 2024 Outstanding Alumni Awards recipients /dentistry/article/alumni-news-faculty-news/2024-outstanding-alumni-awards-recipients <p>The Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences is pleased to announce the winners of the 2024 Outstanding Alumni Awards.</p> Tue, 11 Jun 2024 14:11:03 +0000 jennifer.timmons@mcgill.ca 3310 at /dentistry Congratulations to the Class of 2024! /dentistry/article/alumni-news-faculty-news-students/congratulations-class-2024 <p>The spring 2024 convocation ceremony was held on May 28. Consult the <a href="/dentistry/files/dentistry/1._spring_2024_health_sciences_a.pdf">program</a>, the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/live/Pu_YoO-I1SQ?si=HpKGuBJ0R7ah7Ap4">recording of the ceremony</a>, the <a href="/dentistry/spring-2024-convocation">photo album</a>, and the<a href="/dentistry/spring-convocation-awards-ceremony-may-28-2024"> photo album</a> from our awards ceremony.</p> Fri, 31 May 2024 15:07:56 +0000 cassandre.leynaert@mcgill.ca 3305 at /dentistry Dr. Raphael Freitas de Souza receives 2024 W.W. Wood Award for Excellence in Dental Education /dentistry/article/alumni-news-faculty-news/dr-raphael-freitas-de-souza-receives-2024-ww-wood-award-excellence-dental-education <p>Associate Professor Dr. Raphael Freitas de Souza has been awarded the 2024 W.W. Wood Award for Excellence in Dental Education from the Association of Canadian Faculties of Dentistry (ACFD). The award is given each year in each Canadian faculty of dentistry to commemorate Dr. Bill Wood, whose academic career exemplified dedication to research, teaching and service.</p> Mon, 03 Jun 2024 15:51:17 +0000 cassandre.leynaert@mcgill.ca 3306 at /dentistry Dr. Nathalie Morin winner of the 2023-2024 CDA Distinguished Service Award /dentistry/article/faculty-news/dr-nathalie-morin-winner-2023-2024-cda-distinguished-service-award <p>Congratulations to Associate Dean, Clinical Affairs Dr. Nathalie Morin as a winner of the 2023-2024 Distinguished Service Award of the Canadian Dental Association (CDA)! The award was announced during the CDA’s annual general meeting in April 2024. The award recognizes outstanding contributions to the dental profession, the dental community or the oral health of Canadians at large in a given year or outstanding service over a number of years.</p> Thu, 23 May 2024 19:59:42 +0000 jennifer.timmons@mcgill.ca 3301 at /dentistry