Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences McGill University

📣 You're invited to the General Practice Residency Open House at the Jewish General Hospital!

Interested in advancing your training in general dentistry? Join us to learn more about our one-year General Practice Residency program at the JGH site.
🦷 Program overview and opportunities
📅 Date: July 16, 2026
⏰ Time: 6:00–7:00 PM
📍 Location: Jewish General Hospital, Nurses Lecture Hall A-139
5750 chemin de la Côte-des-Neiges

🚶‍♂️ The event includes a guided tour of the JGH dental clinic and a chance to connect with the team.

📩 Please confirm your attendance: [email protected]

We look forward to meeting you!

We’re proud to celebrate the accomplishments of our DMD and Graduate Students Class of 2026 🎓

From Convocation to our Awards Ceremony, these moments captured their dedication, resilience, and hard work.

A special thank you to our generous donors. Your support helps make these awards possible and continues to inspire student excellence. ✨

🔗 Follow the link for the full list of graduates, awards, and photo gallery mcgill.ca/x/5nb

👏 Congratulations to Dr. Simon Tran, Professor and Director of Graduate Studies, on receiving the 2026 Howard S. Katz Award for Excellence in Teaching. The award recognizes superior teaching, pedagogical innovation, and leadership in dental education at the undergraduate level.

The award was presented to him by President and Vice-Chancellor Deep Saini during the Faculty’s Spring Convocation ceremony.

Read more ➡️ mcgill.ca/x/5nG

🎓Congratulations to DMD graduate Erica Smenderovac, named valedictorian for the Health Sciences ‘A’ convocation ceremony.
Erica credits the mentorship of faculty members and the strong friendships she built throughout her studies for shaping her exceptional journey. "I would not have graduated as the clinician and, most importantly, the person I am, without them.”

Read more about the McGill Class of 2026 valedictorians in the McGill Reporter.

🎓 McGill’s valedictorians for the Class of 2026 share their thoughts on their time at the University, from their academic achievements to the relationships and communities that shaped their time here: https://mcgill.ca/x/5sd

We’re excited to see what this cohort will accomplish and wish all our 2026 graduates the best in this next chapter! 🚀

The 2026 McGill Dental Research Day and Clinical Symposium 2026 took place on March 30 at the McGill Faculty Club and Conference Centre. With over 300 participants, it showcased the innovative research conducted by students, residents, and postdocs in the Faculty. The day was marked by a series of engaging oral presentations and short talks, as well as keynote speakers and guest lectures.

The Faculty’s diverse mission of dental medicine education and training, and researchers from some fields not traditionally associated with dental sciences, led the organization committee to expand this year's edition to encompass clinical practice. “A great Dental Medicine and Oral Heath Sciences faculty depends on both outstanding clinicians and dedicated researchers, and the research day and clinical symposium beautifully brings these two pillars together” says Faleh Tamimi, Associate Dean of Research and Graduate Education.

Read more and view the photo gallery 🔗mcgill.ca/x/5mE

Thank you to our sponsors and donor! Réseau de recherche en santé buccodentaire et osseuse - RSBO , Synca Colgate-Palmolive, Sunstar Professional Canada, NCOHR - RCRSB ❤

Photo credit: Tom Nguyen and Elise Wasmer, Plumbers' Photographer Union

As we count down to the Faculty's Spring convocation on May 26, 100 years ago the McGill Dentistry Class of 1926 walked across the stage to receive their diplomas and join the dental profession. The class included the first woman to graduate from Dentistry at McGill, Dr. Florence A. Johnston. Their tools were simpler and their world very different, but their commitment to improving oral health laid the foundation for everything we do today.

Here’s to honoring where we’ve come from and to the exciting future ahead for the Class of 2026! 🎓

Improve your research skills this summer!

The Summer Institutes in Health Research Methodologies is a dynamic series of intensive courses in health research methods offered in collaboration with the Department of Family Medicine. From qualitative methods in health research to AI in research, the courses are led by experts at the forefront of their fields.

Register before May 30 and save 10%; additional discounts available when registering for two or more courses.

For more details and to register 👉 mcgill.ca/x/5Wm

Congratulations to incoming faculty graduate student Rajan Minocha-McKenney, who is among the 30 members of the 2026 cohort of Boursiers McCall MacBain Scholars! The program is Canada’s most comprehensive leadership-based scholarship for master’s and professional studies.

Learn more: mcgill.ca/x/5PF

Photo credit: Alex Tran

🥂Join us for our Montreal Alumni Reception on Monday, June 1, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Palais des congrès de Montréal (7th floor) during the Les JDIQ - Journées dentaires internationales du Québec.

Reconnect with fellow alumni, meet distinguished faculty including Dean Emami, and connect with current students in a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere.

✨ Don’t miss this chance to network and catch up!
🔗 Register at mcgill.ca/x/5Pc

We look forward to seeing you there!