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To the Test
Faculty Member Receives Patent for Method of Cancer Detection
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Dr. Vincent K.Tsiagbe |
RSDM oral biologist Dr. Vincent K. Tsiagbe has received a U.S. patent for a method of detecting cancer through analysis of saliva. If successful in human clinical trials, it would provide a non-invasive method to diagnose cancer and track the success of treatment after chemotherapy or radiotherapy. The patented method, which also detects cancer in blood and tissue samples, involves production of specific antibodies that pinpoint a novel cancer-associated molecule. LEARN MORE
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Fairy Tales
Tooth Fairy Adds Magic to Give Kids a Smile Day
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Ortho resident Britteny Zito on Give Kids a Smile Day PHOTO CREDIT: John Emerson
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On Give Kids a Smile Day last month, first-graders from the Gray Charter School in Newark happily recited lessons they learned about taking care of their teeth. But they were awestruck by RSDM's reigning Tooth Fairy, Britteny Zito, a resident in the Department of Orthodontics, who has donned wings for the past few years on GKAS day. She embodies the role with the dedication of a method actor, creating back stories for her character and an ever-evolving selection of costumes and makeup. LEARN MORE
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She Peristed
Faculty Member and Alumna is Oral Surgery Pioneer
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Dr. Pam Alberto
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In celebration of Women's History Month, From the Dean's Desk profiles Dr. Pam Alberto, a long-time faculty member in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
Dr. Pam Alberto endured a litany of sexist commentary during dental school in the 1970s, and later, when she applied for an oral surgery residency. "They told me it wouldn't work because I was married and I needed to be home to make dinner for my husband,'' Dr. Alberto recalled. "They told me how grueling and terrible the emergency room is and that it was no place for a woman.'' Nevertheless, she persisted, eventually becoming the second woman oral surgeon in New Jersey.
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Admissions Symposium Slated for April
RSDM will be holding its annual admissions symposium on April 28 in the school's oral health pavilion from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
The Office of Admissions and Student Recruitment will provide information for those interested in a dental career. High school and college students, including graduate students, are welcome, along with parents, prehealth advisors and counselors. LEARN MORE
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Alumni News
Dentistry Symposium and Alumni Reunion Scheduled for April
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The Class of '79 at last year's event
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Join us for the 4th Biennial Symposium and Annual RSDM Alumni Reunion, April 3-4 at The Marriott Hotel at Newark Liberty International Airport. This is a great opportunity to earn 12 credit hours of continuing dental education at a discounted rate. The weekend includes a fun evening of dinner and reuniting with classmates. The RSDM Alumni Reunion is open to the classes of 1960, 1965, 1970, 1975, 1980, 1985, 1990, 1995, 2000, 2005, 2010, and 2015.
Click HERE for further program information and registration details.
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