Please join us in celebrating the achievements of the Class of 2024 as they transition from students to alumni and join the U of T Dentistry alumni community. This spring has been bustling with class reunions and our Great Alumni Event, where classmates reunited once again. We eagerly anticipate welcoming graduates from 50 years ago or more to our new Alumni Brunch event within the school walls this weekend too.
Thank you to the many Dentistry alumni who participated in our Annual Alumni Engagement Survey. Your voice opens the door to new pathways for renewed commitments and opportunities for meaningful engagement with the school. You can view a results summary with some of the quantitative snapshots of the results below, and see how we’ll be acting on them. Congratulations to our alumni who won the draws for completing the survey.
The U of T Dentistry community has accomplished wonderful things this academic year, from establishing the new special needs dentistry fellowship, new scholarships and bursaries, to advancing our research initiatives and enhancing our clinical spaces. We extend our gratitude for your continuous support of your alma mater, our students, and your dedication to our thriving and compassionate alumni community.
Warmly,
Selina Esteves
Director of Advancement and Alumni Relations
The results from U of T Dentistry’s annual Alumni Engagement Survey revealed insightful feedback from our graduates, emphasizing the importance of community and professional development. The survey results will guide our efforts to enhance alumni programs and strengthen connections within the alumni community.
On April 19, 2024, U of T Dentistry celebrated its’ annual Great Alumni Event with 400+ alumni and friends gathered at Steam Whistle Brewing in downtown, Toronto. The night was a testament to the strong bonds that build the foundation of the U of T Dentistry alumni community.
Special thank you to the classes of 7T9, 8T4, 8T9, and 0T4 for joining us to celebrate their milestone reunions with us at Great Alumni 2024. This year’s Great Alumni was extra special with a range of classes coming together, and you can view the photos from our Class Photos session below.
Zoha Anjum, president of the Dental Students’ Society, graduates with the DDS Class of 2024 after four years of dedication and community involvement. From her early interest in public health to overcoming pandemic challenges, Zoha's journey highlights her commitment to service and diversity in dentistry. She looks forward to starting her professional career and staying connected with the U of T Dentistry community.
Nearly 300 people filled the Isabel Bader Theatre on March 1 for the Faculty’s annual Dentantics show. It was a night featuring dancing, singing and acting from the many talented student performers.
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Researchers at the Faculty of Dentistry are looking at the use of DNA nanotechnology in the regeneration of biologic materials, potentially reducing the need for cavity fillings.
The Association of Canadian Faculties of Dentistry has received government funding for the development of a GAP Assessment and Training Program for Internationally Trained Dentists. We spoke with vice-dean education and professor, Jim Lai, who is also the president of the Association, to find out more about what this program means for international dentists coming to Canada.
From March 18 to 20, 2024, the University of Toronto Centre for the Study of Pain (UTCSP) hosted two events that brought together local, national and international pain researchers.
The Faculty provided DDS4 students a volunteer opportunity through “Filling the Gap Dental Outreach” rotations as part of the Dental Outreach Community Services course.
May 17 was the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia. To learn more about this day, find Inclusive Guides and related resources, please visit the Dates of Recognition, Observance & Celebration webpage on the Division of People Strategy, Equity & Culture website.
The university has announced the membership of the Presidential Search Committee. View the committee membership in the full memo from Chair of the Governing Council Anna Kennedy.
Oral health is integral to overall health. According to the World Health Organization, oral diseases affect some 3.5 billion people worldwide, with untreated tooth decay the most common health condition. In this online lecture, Sonica Singhal, U of T Dentistry’s Graduate Program Director of Dental Public Health, will discuss strategies to address this burden.
Exclusively for graduates of 1974 or earlier, our Dentistry Alumni Brunch is a nostalgic reunion where old classmates reconnect, memories are shared, and the school is revisited. Registration is required as spots are limited.
Join 0T8 alum Dr. Sean Robertson as he delivers an online lecture in practice management, focusing on decision-making and building confidence within the context of a sustainable career in dentistry. Sean will provide frameworks that support clarity, confidence, and capability in professional decision-making. Attendees will gain valuable insights on balancing clinical and business demands, fostering a positive work environment, and achieving long-term professional success.
The University of Toronto Alumni Association (UTAA) is an organization that represents U of T alumni at home and abroad and helps alumni participate in the life of U of T. You are invited to attend the UTAA Annual Meeting virtually on Saturday, June 1st featuring Keynote Speaker Ron Saporta (MBA 2013), Chief Operating Officer at U of T. If you’re not able to attend the meeting, please consider designating the President of the UTAA or someone else as your proxy holder via the
electronic proxy form.
National Accessibility Week takes place from Sunday, May 26th until Saturday, June 1st. Accessibility is about making information, resources, activities, and environments accessible. That means that everyone should be able to engage with these things with minimal effort and as meaningfully as possible. This Busted Podcast episode busts the myth that accessibility is optional.
The purpose of this course is to educate the general dentist on how to minimize medical risks during dental procedures and generally within the dental setting. Risks from common medical conditions and of circumstances occurring within the dental office will be explored.
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The U of T Dentistry Magazine Winter/Spring 2024 issue is now available. View the magazine here.
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