/dentistry/taxonomy/term/58/all en /dentistry/article/faculty-news-research/integrating-equity-diversity-and-inclusion-ai-better-health-and-oral-care <p>Organized by Dean Elham Emami and Associate Member Samira Abbasgholizadeh Rahimi, the two-day event <em>Integrating Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in the Development of Artificial Intelligence for Better Health and Oral Health Care - EDIAI Pilot Study</em> brought together a diverse group of experts, researchers, and industry professionals. The workshop, held on June 15 and 16 featured dynamic exchanges, group discussions, and interactive exercises aimed at shaping an EDI/AI conceptual framework.</p> Tue, 04 Jul 2023 13:30:50 +0000 cassandre.leynaert@mcgill.ca 3116 at /dentistry /dentistry/article/faculty-news-research-students/17th-research-day-showcases-remarkable-research-graduate-and-dmd-students <p>The Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences held its 17th annual Research Day on April 18th, providing an opportunity for its graduate and undergraduate students to present their research and findings. The event was a success, showcasing the exceptional research within the faculty and highlighting the importance of continued advancements in the field of dental medicine and oral health sciences.</p> Thu, 20 Apr 2023 19:47:59 +0000 cassandre.leynaert@mcgill.ca 3091 at /dentistry /dentistry/article/research/painting-picture-oral-health-canadians <p>A new study “Oral health and oral health care of Canadians” led by<a href="/dentistry/paul-j-allison"> Prof. Paul Allison</a> of ƻ����Ժ’s Faculty of Dentistry, has received $3.3 million of funding from the <a href="https://cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/193.html">Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)</a> to support a collaboration with <a href="https://www.statcan.gc.ca/eng/start">Statistics Canada</a>’s existing Canadian Health Measures Survey (CHMS) to gather data and address oral health-related knowledge gaps.</p> Mon, 12 Jul 2021 14:13:57 +0000 Brenna Kaukonen 2799 at /dentistry /dentistry/channels/event/summer-institute-innovative-methodologies-2021-331148 &������;����;��3&������;����;��&������;����;/��3&������;����; Thu, 20 May 2021 18:22:10 +0000 david.leblanc@mcgill.ca 2779 at /dentistry /dentistry/article/research/dr-macdonald-and-collaborators-receive-voice-innovation-grants <p>Congratulations to <a href="/dentistry/mary-ellen-macdonald"><strong>Dr. Mary Ellen Macdonald</strong></a> and collaborators for being awarded a total of $25,000 in Innovation grants and $15,000 in student stipend awards from<a href="/voice/"> ƻ����Ժ’s VOICE (Views On Interdisciplinary Childhood Ethics)</a></p> <p><strong><u>VOICE Innovation Grant ($20,000)</u></strong></p> Tue, 11 May 2021 20:07:14 +0000 Faculty of Dentistry 2776 at /dentistry /dentistry/article/research/drs-mckee-and-vachon-presseau-receive-cihr-project-grants <p><img height="429" width="750" class="file-default file-original no-float" src="/dentistry/files/dentistry/mckee_vachon_presseau.jpg" alt="" /></p> <p>Dr. Mckee received $979, 200 of funding over the next five years for his project “Mineralization mechanisms and osteopontin in bones and health”. Dr. Vachon Presseau received $359,549 of funding for the next three and a half years for his project “Developing and validating biomarkers for chronic pain”.</p> <p><b>Mineralization mechanisms and osteopontin in bones and health</b></p> Tue, 11 May 2021 16:07:16 +0000 Faculty of Dentistry 2775 at /dentistry /dentistry/article/research-students/mcgill-students-receive-cadr-ncohr-student-research-presentation-awards <p>The CADR-NCOHR Student Research Presentation Awards are sponsored by the Canadian Association for Dental Research (CADR) and by the Network for Canadian Oral Health Research (NCOHR). In 2020-21, a total of 20 students received CADR-NCOHR Student Research Presentation Awards to present their research at the virtual IADR/AADR/CADR General Session in July 2021. Two of the winners will also represent Canada at the IADR Hatton Competition in July 2021.</p> Tue, 30 Mar 2021 17:13:50 +0000 david.leblanc@mcgill.ca 2757 at /dentistry /dentistry/article/faculty-news-research/dr-nicolau-receives-ncohr-new-frontier-seed-grant <p><img alt="Dr. Belinda Nicolau" style="width: 160px; height: 215px; float: left;" class="file-default lt" src="/dentistry/files/dentistry/styles/wysiwyg_medium/public/belinda_002_0.jpg?itok=X2UwgU3T" width="160" height="215" />The Network for Canadian Oral Health Research recently announced the recipients of the 2020-2021 <a href="https://ncohr-rcrsb.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6202b9fefe763254ce93fca98&id=6b2ae08a30&e=58f86969c3">New Frontier Seed Grant Program</a> funding opportunity.</p> Tue, 30 Mar 2021 15:02:20 +0000 david.leblanc@mcgill.ca 2754 at /dentistry /dentistry/article/research/study-examines-occupational-risks-associated-sars-cov-2-infection-rates-transmission-risk-and <p>Dental and dental hygiene students and staff remain among the few groups on-site nearly daily at universities and colleges across Canada. Their continued presence on campus and the nature of the dental work itself increases their risk of exposure to SARS-CoV-2, the virus causing COVID-19.</p> Tue, 02 Mar 2021 18:25:32 +0000 Dentistry News 2727 at /dentistry /dentistry/article/alumni/made-discover-dr-mervyn-gornitsky <p><em>Dr. Mervyn Gornitsky passed away on March 15, 2022</em></p> <p>Dr. Mervyn Gornitsky is Research Director of the Department of Dentistry at the Jewish General Hospital. He is a Professor Emeritus at ƻ����Ժ, Faculty of Dentistry, and Chief Emeritus of the Department of Dentistry at the Jewish General Hospital. The dental clinic of the Jewish General Hospital is to be named after him in recognition for his contribution to the development of the residency training program and dental research.</p> Thu, 26 Nov 2020 18:41:18 +0000 david.leblanc@mcgill.ca 2671 at /dentistry /dentistry/article/research/researcher-develops-3d-tissue-eggs <p><strong> <a href="/dentistry/simon-tran">Dr. Simon Tran</a> </strong>- ƻ����Ժ 's Faculty of Dentistry Professor - has recently received a $14,000 grant from September 2020 to September 2022 funded by <strong><a href="https://www.eggfarmers.ca/">Egg Farmers of Canada </a></strong>for his research on Egg white-alginate based biomaterial for 3D tissue engineering.  </p> Fri, 23 Oct 2020 17:28:22 +0000 Luiza Carvalheira 2656 at /dentistry /dentistry/article/research/dentistry-researchers-investigate-covid-19-incidence-rate-among-dentists <p><a href="https://reporter.mcgill.ca/nine-mcgill-covid-19-projects-to-receive-cihr-funding/">Nine ƻ����Ժ-led projects</a> are among the 139 selected for funding through the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)’s COVID-19 Rapid Research Funding Opportunity, including<strong> Drs. <a href="/dentistry/paul-j-allison">Paul Allison</a> and <a href="/dentistry/sreenath-madathil">Sreenath Madathil</a></strong>'s long term study of the COVID-19 incidence rates among dentists.</p> Thu, 23 Jul 2020 14:48:26 +0000 david.leblanc@mcgill.ca 2627 at /dentistry /dentistry/article/research-students/summer-research-sparks-success-undergraduate-students <p>The Faculty of Dentistry's <a href="/dentistry/academicaffairs/summerresearchprojects"><strong>Summer Research Projects</strong></a> are opportunities for students to become immersed in the fundamentals of research by conducting basic science, and clinical and public health research projects under the supervision of world-class researchers. Yet Summer Research Projects are not merely introductions to research practices, they allow students to play important roles and key members of research teams.</p> Mon, 01 Jun 2020 15:57:21 +0000 david.leblanc@mcgill.ca 2615 at /dentistry /dentistry/article/research/dr-komarova-appointed-interim-associate-dean-receives-canadian-space-agency-grant <p><a href="/dentistry/svetlana-komarova"><strong>Dr. Svetlana Komarova</strong></a>, Associate Professor in the Faculty of Dentistry, has been appointed as Interim Associate Dean of Research and Graduate Dental Education during Dr. Faleh Tamimi's leave. In this role, she will support the Faculty’s research mission by invigorating and maintaining the Faculty’s excellence in research and graduate training.</p> Thu, 16 Apr 2020 16:06:31 +0000 david.leblanc@mcgill.ca 2614 at /dentistry /dentistry/article/faculty-news/mcgill-researchers-develop-infection-control-advice-covid-19-pandemic <p>The COVID-19 pandemic has thrown the infection control measures of health professions into sharp focus. Health care practicioners remain on the frontlines of treatment delivery during the pandemic; according to <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/03/15/business/economy/coronavirus-worker-risk.html">the database developed by the U.S. Department of Labor</a>, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, dentists, dental assistants, and dental hygienists are among the most at-risk professions.</p> Thu, 16 Apr 2020 14:43:49 +0000 david.leblanc@mcgill.ca 2612 at /dentistry