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In the DeFilippis household, dinner conversations rarely wander far from dentistry. Treatment plans, clinical cases, pho...
08/28/2026

In the DeFilippis household, dinner conversations rarely wander far from dentistry. Treatment plans, clinical cases, photos, and educational videos are common around the table. "I'm running a mini residency program right now," said Don DeFilippis of the Class of 1990. The "residents" are his children, both of whom have followed in his footsteps to RSDM.

In the DeFilippis household, dinner conversations rarely wander far from dentistry. Treatment plans, clinical cases, photos, and educational videos are common around the table.

On a typical week, RSDM's facilities team fields around 100 service calls. The volume climbs every fall, when a new wave...
08/19/2026

On a typical week, RSDM's facilities team fields around 100 service calls. The volume climbs every fall, when a new wave of first-years arrives in the pre-clinic simulation lab, and third-years step into the clinic for the first time. Meet the team that keeps the school running!

On a typical week, Rutgers School of Dental Medicine’s (RSDM) facilities team fields around 100 service calls. The volume climbs every fall, when a new wave of first-years arrives in the pre-clinic simulation lab, and third-years step into the clinic for the first time. 

Dr. Gary Heir, our Carmel Chair in Algesiology and director of the Center for Temporomandibular Disorders and Orofacial ...
07/23/2026

Dr. Gary Heir, our Carmel Chair in Algesiology and director of the Center for Temporomandibular Disorders and Orofacial Pain in the Department of Diagnostic Sciences, was featured in this article. Check it out!

  It began with occasional ear pain. A few years later, Penny noticed that the back of her mouth would sometimes feel numb while brushing her teeth. Or she’d touch her lip, and she wouldn’t feel anything. She knew something odd was going on, but none of these issues seemed urgent. Plus, life wa...

Looking for continuing education opportunities? Check out our upcoming events! Bench Testing Preparatory Course in Resto...
07/07/2026

Looking for continuing education opportunities? Check out our upcoming events!

Bench Testing Preparatory Course in Restorative Dentistry for International Dentists: https://sdm.rutgers.edu/cde-event/bench-testing-preparatory-course-restorative-dentistry-international-dentists

Clinical Preceptorship in Esthetic Dentistry:https://sdm.rutgers.edu/sites/default/files/clinical-preceptorship-esthetic-dentistry.pdf

For the full CDE events calendar, visit: https://sdm.rutgers.edu/cde-events

Jul10 General Dentistry The Role of the Dental Hygienist in Minimally Invasive Dentistry Friday, July 10, 2026, 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. | ONLINE through Rutgers School of Dental Medicine

Interested in a career in dental education? There's still time to apply for our Faculty Training Program. Learn more and...
06/18/2026

Interested in a career in dental education? There's still time to apply for our Faculty Training Program. Learn more and apply:

The From Practice to Preceptor (FP2P) Faculty Training Program at Rutgers School of Dental Medicine is designed to spark interest in dental academia and cultivate the next generation of dental educators. Participants will gain foundational knowledge central to dental education. The curriculum has th...

Since 2013, RSDM has honored its employees each year with a special recognition event. This year’s celebration recognize...
06/11/2026

Since 2013, RSDM has honored its employees each year with a special recognition event. This year’s celebration recognized 34 staff and 31 faculty members who reached milestone anniversaries ranging from five to an extraordinary 55 years of service. In addition, four staff and two faculty members were recognized with awards for their exceptional contributions.

Since 2013, Rutgers School of Dental Medicine (RSDM) has honored its employees each year with a special recognition event celebrating their dedication and achievements. This year’s celebration recognized 34 staff and 31 faculty members who reached milestone anniversaries ranging from five to an ex...

Congrats, Class of 2026! 🎊🎉
05/26/2026

Congrats, Class of 2026! 🎊🎉

On the 18th of May, 160 students from Rutgers School of Dental Medicine (RSDM) received their degrees at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center. Of those, 129 earned Doctor of Dental Medicine degrees while 31 received advanced certificates in specialties ranging from pediatric dentistry to endodontic...

Join us for our next event, the RSDM Golf Outing ⛳Date: Wednesday, July 15Location: Rutgers Golf Course, Piscataway, NJR...
05/21/2026

Join us for our next event, the RSDM Golf Outing ⛳
Date: Wednesday, July 15
Location: Rutgers Golf Course, Piscataway, NJ
Registration:

Get ready to swing, celebrate, and support the future of dentistry! Rutgers School of Dental Medicine (RSDM) is proud to host its inaugural golf outing, and we invite students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends to join us for a day on the course that helps fuel new opportunities for our students.

The big day for the Class of 2026 has arrived! 🎉 For more details on RSDM Convocation—including links to the livestream ...
05/18/2026

The big day for the Class of 2026 has arrived! 🎉 For more details on RSDM Convocation—including links to the livestream and program—please visit our website.

Date: Monday, May 18, 2026Time: 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.Location: New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC)1 Center St, Newark, NJ 07102

On a day when Professor of Community Health Jill York needed inspiration, she found it on a sign at the cafeteria. The m...
05/04/2026

On a day when Professor of Community Health Jill York needed inspiration, she found it on a sign at the cafeteria. The message struck a chord, and she decided to step up to kick off the American Dental Education Association’s (ADEA) Student Leaders for Social Change Program.

On a day when Professor of Community Health Jill York needed inspiration, she found it on a sign at the cafeteria. It was a quote from late-Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg: “Fight for the things that you care about but do it in a way that will lead others to join you.” The message stru...

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