Discovery
Researcher Studies Links Between
Iron Deficiency and Dental Caries

RSDM oral biologist Kabilan Gounder is researching the link between early childhood iron deficiency and dental caries in hopes of finding measures that could thwart the progression of a hard tissue disease that affects billions. LEARN MORE
Transforming Smiles
Two Young Patients With Rare Condition
Receive Care Through Delta Dental Gift
Zondre Joseph was 18 when doctors in his homeland of Barbados discovered a growth on the side of his face. He was diagnosed with ameloblastoma, a benign cancer of the jaw that grows rapidly and can cause disfigurement. He is one of two young ameloblastoma patients being treated at RSDM, thanks to a Delta Dental of New Jersey Foundation SMILE Transformation grant, which funds their care. LEARN MORE
In Memory
Bronislaw Slomiany
Devoted Himself to Research

Dr. Bronislaw Slomiany, whose career as an academic and medical researcher spanned 50 years, passed away on June 25. A native of Poland, his research focused on the biochemistry of the gastrointestinal tract. His wife, Amalia, also an RSDM researcher, was a partner in his work. Dean Cecile A. Feldman announced Dr. Slomiany's passing "with great sorrow.'' LEARN MORE
Giving Back To Dad
Ortho Resident's Father is Her Patient
Things could get complicated when your daughter is your orthodontist, but for Nimish and Charmi Shah, the treatment process has been surprisingly easy. Her dad has been the ideal patient, says Charmi, a resident in RSDM’s Department of Orthodontics. “He wears his rubber bands,’’ she confirms. “He’s done a good job.’’  LEARN MORE
Student Spotlight
Driven to Improve Community Health in the U.S.

Ayodeji Awopegba combines his passion for public health with a love of dentistry. Raised in Nigeria, he is enrolled in RSDM’s Internationally Educated DMD program, where he is pursuing a degree to practice in the U.S. LEARN MORE
Alumni News
Association Hosts Dialogue
Between Residents and Third-Year Students

The RSDM Alumni Association hosted a virtual Residency Q&A for D3 students on June 17. Students heard from the following recent graduates: Dr. Brandon Smith ’19, Dr. Justin Dinowitz ’20, Dr. Mary Camarano ’21 and Dr. Zachary Nessel ’21. Each alum shared their experience during the application process and their time in their residency programs. They also answered questions from the student audience. Due to popular demand, what started last year as a virtual presentation during a time when in-person visits at residency program sites were few and far between is slated to continue as an annual session. To listen to this year’s recording, click HERE.
If there are any recent graduates that would like to be a panelist during next year’s Residency Q&A, please email alumni@sdm.rutgers.edu with your name, class year and where you did your residency.