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In the Genes?
Researcher Receives $350 K to Study Genetic Basis of Trigeminal Neuralgia
RSDM faculty member Dr. Scott Diehl has received a second grant of $350,000 to explore a possible genetic basis for Trigeminal Neuralgia (TN), a rare orofacial pain condition.
The funding, awarded by the Facial Pain Research Foundation, supports Diehl's research on the origins of the disease, which affects one in 10,000 people.
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Expanding Dental Care in Africa
RSDM Helps Mandela Fellow Realize Dream
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Thobile Mushana, founder of the nonprofit Dental Marathon in Africa, gives toothbrushes to school children.
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In Africa, toothbrushing is not a priority for families struggling to survive, and dental care is often nonexistent, says Thobile Mushwana, a Mandela Washington Fellow who wants to start a system of oral health care throughout Africa. He visited RSDM last month, where academic and administrative leaders gave him advice on establishing clinics for underserved patients. "Participating in Thobile's fellowship gave our school the opportunity to support diversity and the development of new talents at a global level,'' said Dr. Herminio Perez, who coordinated Mushwana's visit.
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Scholarship Spotlight
Student Inspired by Visit to Overseas Orphanage
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Mary Kiledjian PHOTO: John Emerson |
An annual family trip to an Armenian orphanage helped fourth-year student Mary Kiledjian, an RSDM scholarship recipient, decide to become a dentist. Support students like Mary by becoming part of the year-long Chancellor's Scholarship Challenge, which offers double and triple matching funds for all RSDM scholarship donors.
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Focus on Donors
Grateful for Support During School, Alumna Pays it Forward
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Maria Cordero-Ricardo |
As an RSDM student ten years ago, Maria Cordero-Ricardo remembers the sense of security and relief that came from knowing she could count on scholarship money.
"Back then, I was so scared about being in debt. But the scholarships allowed me to make different decisions. I could spend more time doing research,'' she remembered.
Cordero-Ricardo wanted to provide that same experience for an RSDM student, so she endowed a scholarship.
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Native American Dental Mission
Students Go West to Treat Patients from Lakota Tribe
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RSDM students at the Pine Ridge clinic in South Dakota |
In the Black Hills of South Dakota, oral health care for Native Americans is often limited. During an RSDM dental mission to an Indian Health Services (IHS) clinic, students and faculty cared for members of the Lakota tribe. They created dentures for several patients, who would have been unable to afford them otherwise.
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ALUMNI NEWS
Become a Mentor
Alumni are invited to mentor students as part of RSDM's Care to Share program -- a no-cost way to support the next generation of dentists. There are many levels of participation, including welcoming students to spend a day at your practice, participate in an externship, or even just meet for coffee to offer tips and advice. If you have a specific area of expertise and would like to mentor a student, let us know. Ideas or questions? Contact Laura Teti, Coordinator of Alumni Engagement and Donor Relations at [email protected]
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Scholarship Challenge Offers Double and Triple Matching Funds
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Students in pre-clinic |
You can multiply your support for RSDM students by giving to our scholarship fund. This year, the Chancellor's Scholarship Challenge is offering double and triple matching donations toward a student scholarship. Help our hard-working, dedicated students follow their dreams by making dental school more affordable. Learn more
here. You can also give
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Welcome, New Employees!
Irina Kazabanov, Clinical Instructor, Restorative Dentistry
Peter Paradiso, Adjunct Professor, Pediatric Dentistry
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