Celebrating exCellenCe and aChievement in researCh

Since the 1930s, this day is held annually to honor George A. Bates, an alumnus of Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, who taught Tufts medical and dental students. He was regarded by his students as an inspiring instructor in histology. Bates Day at TUSDM helps to promote student research and thereby enhance the opportunities for professional growth of our students, alumni, and faculty. The Robert R. Andrews Society is a student-run organization formed in 1921 in honor of Dr. Andrews, an outstanding researcher and distinguished dental surgeon. The Andrews Society seeks to promote dental research and to honor those who excel in it. Welcome to Bates-Andrews Day 2015, a showcase of our predoctoral and postgraduate students' research activities. This year's event will be one of the largest, with 72 student poster presentations. We appreciate your attendance and support of our students' efforts. We are very pleased to have as our Keynote Speaker, Dr. Ancy Verdier, A96, D03, DG06, who is expected to present " The Complete Clinician: Evidence Based Research in the Dental Office. " Dr. Verdier is a Bates-Andrews Day " veteran, " having presented his student research at the event in 2001. Bates-Andrews Day gives our students the opportunity to share with the rest of the Tufts community their accomplishments in fields of special interest. I applaud them for their initiative and achievements. Strengthening and increasing research activity and creating an environment that encourages and supports student participation in research are integral parts of the School's strategic plan. Student research is also a key accreditation standard for dental education programs. I appreciate the dedication of the faculty advisors for their mentorship. Special thanks go to the judges and the participation of the commercial exhibitors who help make this event possible. Finally, Eileen Doherty's guidance as director of predoctoral student research and Dr. Gerard Kugel's leadership as associate dean for research are highly valued as they greatly enhance our students' research experiences. innovative studies in basic science, clinical practice, and public health. This book is evidence of the progress we have made and will continue to make at the Dental School. TUSDM welcomes the valuable partnerships and contributions of corporations, foundations, NIH, and NIDCR tour mission. Working together, we have the means to perform ethical, meaningful research in oral and general healthcare that can be applied for the benefit of the scientific community and the public at large. …