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Always New Horizons In Memory of Alumnus Dr. Anthony R. Volpe Colgate-Palmolive Endows Educational Program

Colgate-Palmolive Company has donated $25,000 to endow RSDM's New Horizons Program in memory of the late Dr. Anthony R. Volpe, a retired Colgate executive and Rutgers alumnus. He founded the program to introduce students to non-traditional careers in oral healthcare. LEARN MORE

Matching Up Students Celebrate Match Day Online Match Day was held via Zoom this year, but for fourth-year students, it was still cause for celebration. RSDM continued to rank above the national match rate, with 71 percent of students who sought a match finding one as compared to 59 percent nationally. LEARN MORE

Student Spotlight Mom's Ordeal Inspired Him to Become Dentist

First-year student Frank Perez credits a dentist in his homeland of Cuba with “giving my mother her life back.’’ After his mom’s teeth deteriorated during pregnancy, she regained her happiness and self-esteem through esthetic restorative dental treatment. The experience inspired him to enter the field. LEARN MORE

Kudos Dr. Rosa Chaviano-Moran Named Head of Hispanic Dental Asssociation

Associate Dean for Admissions Dr. Rosa Chaviano-Moran was recently appointed President of the Hispanic Dental Association (HDA). Dean Cecile A. Feldman congratulated her on her new role, which she'll assume in addition to her work at RSDM. "Dr. Chaviano-Moran has been a tireless and passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion at RSDM and beyond, with a special focus on underrepresented and marginalized students,'' said Dean Feldman. "She has long history of excellence within RSDM and the American Dental Education Association (ADEA) in the field of holistic admissions and academic dentistry, as well as deep insight into the strengths and challenges of the Latinx dental community. We are proud of her success and wish her well."

Author, Author Student Co-Writes Children's Book On Staying Healthy

After spending the first few months of the pandemic watching Netflix, Priya Shah decided to do something productive. She collaborated with RBHS students to create The Kids Quarantine Challenge Book. A mix of puzzles, word scrambles and other activities, the book teaches children how to stay healthy. Shah was responsible for the book’s dental content, including a coloring-page lesson on tooth enamel, dentin and dental pulp. LEARN MORE

It's a Wrap RSDM Showcased in New Video In this video highlighting RSDM, the school's strengths and sense of community are in focus. You can check it out here.

Alumni News New Series Explores Rutgers Healthcare Breakthroughs

Learn about the amazing work being done across Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) in the Scarlet Together Series.   In the first installment, Brian Strom, chancellor of RBHS, will discuss how Rutgers mobilized to fight the COVID-19 pandemic from every angle. Other RBHS faculty members associated with the COVID-19 response will also speak.   WHEN: Wednesday, February 03, 2021, 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.   Find out more and register here. ***************************************************************************************** SAVE THE DATE The Care to Share webinar series continues on April 8th at 7 p.m. with a webinar program on malpractice insurance and legal issues in the dental field. The speakers will be William Barrett, CEO at Mandelbaum Salsburg and Dave Monahan, Owner of Mednet Financial Inc. The event is organized by the RSDM Alumni Association. Stay tuned for more details. The Care to Share program is an exciting opportunity for recent graduates and students seeking mentors to connect with alumni who want to help guide the next generation of dentists by sharing their skills, knowledge and experience To sign up, go here.

Support RSDM Help Students Facing Hardship During Pandemic

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, many RSDM students are struggling. They face transportation problems, housing issues, lost income, food insecurity, health insurance complications and more. To help relieve these strains, dental students have been applying directly to Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) student emergency funds, which provides immediate support for those facing serious problems. You can help RSDM students in need by donating. Make your contribution to the RBHS Student Emergency Fund specifically to reach our dental students. To give, click here.