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Alumni

Living Up to Her Motto

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Students

Purpose in a Smile

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Students

Class of 2029 Begins RSDM Journey

Five women—most wearing bright pink or red scrubs—lean over a round table, carefully assembling a marshmallow‑and‑spaghetti tower during a team‑building exercise. The tabletop is scattered with papers, juice cups, a colorful tumbler, pastries, and other supplies, while additional groups collaborate at nearby tables in the sunlit room behind them.

Staff

RSDM Held First Staff Retreat

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Faculty

A Passion for Teaching and Healing

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Research

Herbal Mouthwash Targets Gum Germs While Letting Helpful Bacteria Flourish

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Ditch the opioids: New Rutgers study shows over-the-counter pain meds may be more effective for post–wisdom teeth extraction

WHYY PBS

Fluoride in the water: An added benefit, not a harmful one

The Hill

How to take good care of your teeth as you age

The Washington Post

How to Keep Your Teeth Strong

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