The Bridge Issue 7 2016 | Page 2

4-7 U . S . Oral Health Checkup
8-11 AEGD Training Sites Devoted to Special Needs Dentistry
12-13 School Health Program
The largest community health center-based postdoctoral dental residency program in the world
Our Mission
To develop and grow national oral health programs that set global standards for technologically advanced , culturally competent , patient-centered dental education ; to deliver exceptional oral health care to the world ’ s neediest citizens and its most underserved communities ; and to accomplish these goals while grounded in service and collaboration .

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Contents

4-7 U . S . Oral Health Checkup

8-11 AEGD Training Sites Devoted to Special Needs Dentistry

12-13 School Health Program

14-20 Special Events
21 FACULTY SPOTLIGHT
22-25 Graduation
26-29 EXTRAORDINARY IMPACT
30-31 Faculty Development
32-33 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
34-37 AWARDS & HONORS
38-40 RESEARCH & PUBLICATIONS
41 FOND FAREWELLS
42-45 PRESENTATIONS
46 GRANTS
47 GIVING

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NYU Lutheran Dental Medicine magazine , The Bridge , is published by the Marketing Office for alumni , professionals and friends of the Department .
2 NYU Lutheran Dental Medicine Postdoctoral Dental Residency Programs