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Researchers at Columbia University College of Dental Medicine have engineered exosomes to carry CRISPR, significantly enhancing the delivery of genome editing components to specific cells and tissues.
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CDM graduates a class of dentists who have overcome challenges posed by the global pandemic to achieve and succeed.
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Students in the College of Dental Medicine presented their research at the College's 67th Annual Birnberg Research Award Symposium.
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The first students in the new DDS/PhD program at Columbia University's College of Dental Medicine and School of Engineering will be welcomed this fall.
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Latest News
- December 18, 2020
The Hispanic Student Dental Association chapter at Columbia’s College of Dental Medicine placed third in the 2020 Orgullo (Pride) Competition for its video providing oral hygiene guidance to kids.
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- November 13, 2020
Kyle Sevel, who helped found the College of Dental Medicine's first LGBTQ+ organization, received a Dr. David Whiston Leadership Award from the American Dental Association Foundation.
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- October 16, 2020
Using stem cells from pig fat, a team led by Columbia engineers grew anatomically precise jawbones, including associated cartilage, that successfully replaced the pig's temporomandibular joint (TMJ).
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- July 21, 2020
Columbia dental students in the Hispanic Student Dental Association are finding ways to promote oral health in the community during the COVID-19 pandemic without compromising safety.
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- May 14, 2020
Along with video conferencing for classes, Columbia's College of Dental Medicine is introducing students to telehealth and utilizing new software to educate students during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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- March 11, 2019
Researchers at Columbia University College of Dental Medicine have determined how a common oral bacteria often implicated in tooth decay accelerates the growth of colon cancer.
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- February 11, 2019
New research in mice suggests omega-3s may help prevent miscarriage, preterm delivery, and stillbirth caused by uterine infections with bacteria commonly found in the mouth.
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- December 5, 2018
The College of Dental Medicine will be able to provide dental care for more children in need with a new mobile dental clinic.
- May 15, 2018
"Dentistry combines science, art, finesse, and communication," says Yumna Piracha, DDS'18. "It's my way of using my knowledge and skill to better serve the community."
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- February 13, 2018
Dennis Mitchell, DDS, was elected to the board of directors of the National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education, the most pre-eminent voice for diversity in higher education in the United States.
