School of Dental Medicine

A woman holding a length of floss, looking confused

You Could Be Flossing All Wrong, If You’re Even Flossing at All

People who consistently flossed their teeth using proper technique showed fewer indicators of developing severe dental disease than those who flossed...

September 19, 2023

Caroline Genco at a celebration for the Brighter World Campaign

University News

A Conversation with Caroline Genco, Tufts’ New Provost and Senior Vice President

A distinguished researcher and accomplished administrative leader moves from the interim role to the university’s permanent chief academic officer

July 31, 2023

University News

Brighter World Campaign Surpasses All Goals

Tufts $1.5 billion fundraising endeavor enhances resources and global impact

July 28, 2023

Woman leaning back with her eyes closed in a dental chair.

Oral Health

How Mindfulness Can Ease Your Dental Anxiety. Even if You Don’t Love Meditating

From three-part breathing to the right music, a dental expert on mind-body wellness shares tips on how adults and kids can feel calmer in the chair

July 17, 2023

Copilot Zvi Mosery and pilot Edwin Galkin, D61, sit close together in the cockpit of a single-engine plane.

Alzheimer’s Disease

At 87, Dentist Flies Around the World. For the 4th Time

A lifelong love of aviation gave Ed Galkin, D61, a way to honor his older brother while raising money for Alzheimer’s research

June 23, 2023

Students from the medical, dental, and veterinary schools at the Comparative Anatomy Exchange Day, or CadEx, an interdisciplinary event focused on One Health

Life Science

Unforgettable Anatomy Lessons with a One Health Focus

At Comparative Anatomy Exchange Day, graduate and professional students across Tufts gain hands-on experience and teach each other what they’re learning about...

June 6, 2023

Dental students wearing gowns and masks sit across from members of the Boston Living Center; one student is examining a patients's mouth.

Oral Health

Addressing the Oral Health Needs of People Living with HIV/AIDS

People living with. HIV/AIDS have unique oral health needs. Tufts dental students can now gain experience while providing this much-needed care.

May 31, 2023

Graduates of The Fletcher School cheer during the Phase I ceremony

Campus Life

Scenes from the School Commencement Ceremonies

Departments in the School of Arts and Sciences, the School of Engineering, and the graduate and professional schools held individual degree ceremonies...

May 21, 2023