Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences

Emerson Krock Awarded Canada Research Chair in Pain Neuroimmunology

robert.loxham@mcgill.ca — Tue, 28 Oct 2025 14:07:19 +0000

The Faculty is proud to announce that Associate Professor Emerson Krock is the recipient of a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Pain Neuroimmunology – one of nineteen new or renewed Chairs awarded to 91�� researchers through federal government funding on October 22, 2025.

Antimicrobial Resistance in Focus: Canadian and Global Perspectives

robert.loxham@mcgill.ca — Mon, 27 Oct 2025 20:54:34 +0000

Professor Belinda Nicolau recently convened two events at the Faculty: a two-day workshop focusing on antimicrobial stewardship in the Canadian context on October 1-2, followed by an international symposium to discuss antimicrobial resistance (AMR) on October 10.

Congratulations to our Fall 2025 Graduates!

Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences — Tue, 14 Oct 2025 20:51:10 +0000

The fall 2025 convocation ceremony was held on October 14. Consult the program and the recording of the ceremony by following the links. A selection of photographs from the award ceremony is available at the bottom of this page.

New injectable gel shows promise as voice loss treatment

91�� Newsroom — Tue, 21 Oct 2025 14:51:09 +0000

91�� researchers have engineered a new hydrogel that shows early promise as a treatment for people with vocal cord injuries.

Voice loss is often permanent when scarring forms on the vocal cords. Current injectable treatments break down quickly, which can force patients to get repeated procedures that can further damage the delicate tissue.

2025 White Coat Ceremony

jennifer.timmons@mcgill.ca — Fri, 24 Oct 2025 15:00:00 +0000

The Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences held its annual White Coat Ceremony on September 17, 2025 at Redpath Hall. It is both a celebration and a rite of passage - it welcomes third year dental students into the professional community and emphasizes the moral and ethical responsibilities that come with wearing the white coat.

This year’s event featured keynote speaker Dr. Stéphanie Morneau, dentiste-consultante/coordinatrice au sous-ministériat à la prévention et à la santé publique for Quebec's Ministry of Health and Social Services.

Join us at Homecoming 2025!

jennifer.timmons@mcgill.ca — Tue, 16 Sep 2025 19:07:43 +0000

Calling all alumni and friends! We are pleased to invite you to join us at the Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences Homecoming 2025 events.

How One Graduate Found Purpose in Serving Underserved Populations

robert.loxham@mcgill.ca — Fri, 19 Sep 2025 17:26:49 +0000

When Dr. Ricardo Alchini, DMD’21, first entered 91��’s Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences, his sights were set on cosmetic dentistry. The technical precision and artistry of the field appealed to him, and he envisioned a future shaping perfect smiles. But during his final year here, something unexpected happened.

New Academic Appointments for 2025-2026

robert.loxham@mcgill.ca — Fri, 19 Sep 2025 13:00:55 +0000

The Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences is proud to announce the appointment of four scholars whose expertise will enrich our academic community and advance our mission in education, research, and clinical care.

91�� Students and Faculty Present at 2025 International College of Prosthodontist Conference

robert.loxham@mcgill.ca — Thu, 18 Sep 2025 20:46:01 +0000

The International College of Prosthodontists held its 21st biennial meeting in Toronto from September 2-5, 2025, on the theme of ‘Disruptive Paradigms in Prosthodontics’. The Faculty was well-represented by students, alumni and researchers in attendance, including several who made oral and poster presentations.

Oral Presentations

91�� Researchers Attend 2025 International Association of Dental Research General Session

robert.loxham@mcgill.ca — Thu, 18 Sep 2025 20:33:38 +0000

A 91�� Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences delegation attended this year's International Association of Dental Research (IADR) General Session, in Barcelona, Spain, on June 25 to 28.

The conference provided dental, oral, and craniofacial researchers the opportunity to present, discuss, and critique their latest findings.

In attendance were Dean Elham Emami, Paul Allison, Pascaline Kengne Talla, Sreenath Madathil, Belinda Nicolau and Sabrina Wurzba, and Faculty graduate students Newsha Toreihi and Harsimran Singh Kapoor.