Alumni /dentistry/taxonomy/term/69/all en Homecoming 2023 /dentistry/article/alumni-news/homecoming-2023 <p>Alumni came back to ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù for a wonderful Homecoming weekend from October 19 to 21. On Friday alumni were given tours of our faculty dental clinics. We were very happy to welcome back alumni from the classes of 1973 and 1988 for their 50th and 35th class reunions.</p> <p>We look forward to seeing you again next year! <a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/dentistry/files/2016/11/class-2000-pic2.jpg"> </a></p> Fri, 17 Nov 2023 17:20:42 +0000 Jennifer Timmons 3167 at /dentistry Dr. David Wu receives Scarlet Key Award /dentistry/article/alumni/dr-david-wu-receives-scarlet-key-award <p>Congratulations to Dr. David Wu DMD’19 on receiving a 2023 <a href="https://myalumni.mcgill.ca/s/1762/gid2/interior-connect.aspx?sid=1762&gid=2&pgid=442">Scarlet Key Award</a>. The award is given to ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù students and alumni demonstrated excellence, leadership, dedication and perseverance, and that have taken on a significant project which has had a positive impact. He was given the award on March 23 at a ceremony where Faculty members Dr. Thomas Nguyen and Dr. Frances Power were present. </p> Fri, 14 Apr 2023 14:23:21 +0000 jennifer.timmons@mcgill.ca 3090 at /dentistry Outstanding Alumnus Award 2021: Dr. Mervyn Gornitsky /dentistry/article/alumni/outstanding-alumnus-award-2021-dr-mervyn-gornitsky <p><img height="500" width="810" style="width: 720px; height: 444px;" class="file-original " src="/dentistry/files/dentistry/mbm-810x500-mervyn-gornitzky.jpg" alt="" /></p> <p>The Faculty of Dentistry is pleased to announce the winner of the 2021 Outstanding Alumnus Award, Dr. Mervyn Gornitsky, DDS '53. This award recognizes and celebrates a ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù Dentistry graduate for their exceptional contributions to the Faculty and the dental profession in general.</p> Wed, 01 Dec 2021 18:38:13 +0000 david.leblanc@mcgill.ca 2856 at /dentistry Dr. Julia Pompura: Outstanding Alumna /dentistry/article/alumni/dr-julia-pompura-outstanding-alumna <p><img alt="Dr. Julia Pompura" height="240" width="320" style="width: 320px; height: 240px; float: left;" class="file-large lt" src="/dentistry/files/dentistry/styles/wysiwyg_large/public/pb250261.jpg?itok=hR8Toppe" />After graduating from the DMD program in 1989, Dr. Pompura continued her learning with a general practice residency at the Royal Victoria Hospital and ultimately completed her specialization in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Toronto.</p> Wed, 20 Jan 2021 17:49:27 +0000 david.leblanc@mcgill.ca 2712 at /dentistry Remembering Dr. Fong Chong /dentistry/article/alumni/remembering-dr-fong-chong <p><img alt="Dr. John Fong Chong" height="413" width="337" style="width: 250px; height: 306px; float: left;" class="file-extra-large lt" src="/dentistry/files/dentistry/styles/wysiwyg_extra_large/public/fong.jpg?itok=B6Yv6PAN" />It is with great sadness that we inform the Dentistry community of the passing of our former colleague Dr. John Fong Chong. Dr. John Fong Chong died peacefully at age 94 in Montreal on May 27th, 2020.</p> Tue, 23 Jun 2020 12:07:12 +0000 david.leblanc@mcgill.ca 2623 at /dentistry Outstanding Alumni Award goes to Dr. Marco Caminiti /dentistry/article/outstanding-alumnus-award-goes-dr-marco-caminiti <p>The Faculty of Dentistry is pleased to announce the winner of the 2019 Outstanding Alumni Award, Dr. Marco Caminiti.</p> Wed, 29 May 2019 13:33:38 +0000 david.leblanc@mcgill.ca 2503 at /dentistry Alumni Cocktail at the ODA Annual Spring Meeting /dentistry/channels/event/alumni-cocktail-oda-annual-spring-meeting-295736 <h3>Dr. Elham Emami, Dean, Faculty of Dentistry, welcomes you to a cocktail during the Annual Spring Meeting by the Ontario Dental Association.</h3> Wed, 27 Mar 2019 14:03:33 +0000 david.leblanc@mcgill.ca 2333 at /dentistry ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù24: Our ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù Moments /dentistry/article/community-faculty-news/mcgill24-our-mcgill-moments <p>Since 2016, thousands of ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëùians around the world have come together for <a href="/giving/mcgill24"><strong>#²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù24</strong></a>, the University’s annual day of giving. Our collective success is unparalleled: the largest Canadian fundraiser of its kind, ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù24 has raised more than $4 million in support of students, research and campus programs. ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù24 is happening on March 13, and this year, we’re sharing our favourite ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù Moments from around the Faculty of Dentistry. Read about the things that make our students <strong>#²»Á¼Ñо¿ËùProud</strong> below!</p> Wed, 06 Mar 2019 20:16:05 +0000 david.leblanc@mcgill.ca 2325 at /dentistry Montreal Alumni Cocktail /dentistry/channels/event/montreal-alumni-cocktail-295112 <h3>Dean Dr. Elham Emami cordially invites you and guests to the ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù Alumni Cocktail Reception in Montreal.</h3> Fri, 01 Mar 2019 16:58:22 +0000 david.leblanc@mcgill.ca 2324 at /dentistry ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù24: A Day of Giving /dentistry/channels/event/mcgill24-day-giving-294977 <h2>²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù24: Make an Impact on March 13</h2> Mon, 25 Feb 2019 21:10:20 +0000 david.leblanc@mcgill.ca 2320 at /dentistry Ottawa Alumni Cocktail and Dinner /dentistry/channels/event/ottawa-alumni-dinner <h3>Dean Dr. Elham Emami invites dentistry alumni to the Dentistry Ottawa Cocktail & Dinner on February 28th, 2019.</h3> <p>Share a toast with the Dean, friends, and colleagues and help celebrate our continued success!</p> Wed, 20 Feb 2019 14:05:02 +0000 david.leblanc@mcgill.ca 2317 at /dentistry Vancouver Alumni Cocktail /dentistry/channels/event/vancouver-alumni-cocktail-294850 <h3>Dean Dr. Elham Emami invites dentistry alumni and their guests to the Dentistry Alumni Cocktail in Vancouver.</h3> Wed, 20 Feb 2019 14:15:30 +0000 david.leblanc@mcgill.ca 2318 at /dentistry Toronto Alumni Cocktail and Networking Panel: Speakers /dentistry/channels/event/toronto-alumni-cocktail-and-networking-panel-speakers <h3>Dr. Elham Emami, Dean, Faculty of Dentistry, and Dr. Lancelot Brown, Faculty Advisory Board Member, welcome you to a networking panel event in Toronto.</h3> Wed, 20 Feb 2019 00:09:22 +0000 robert.just2@mail.mcgill.ca 2316 at /dentistry Dr. Earl Lerner: A dedicated philanthropist and artist /dentistry/article/alumni/dr-earl-lerner-dedicated-philanthropist-and-artist <div> Pictured: Dr. Lerner with one of his carvings. Photo credit: Ioana Dumitru <p> </p> </div> <p>It’s rare to come across someone like Dr. Earl Lerner. He is a very passionate man. Passionate about his profession, about giving and about his free time. He is an orthodontist, a philanthropist, an artist, an active athlete, a dedicated father and grandfather.</p> Fri, 11 Dec 2015 20:02:22 +0000 Brenna Kaukonen 2016 at /dentistry Flossing in Fiji with Dr. Russell Taylor /dentistry/article/alumni-community/flossing-fiji-dr-russell-taylor Faculty of Dentistry graduate Dr. Russell Taylor, DMD’09, exemplifies ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù’s community spirit. When he’s not working at his practice in downtown San Francisco, Taylor devotes his time to public service. Taylor credits ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù’s unique program with fostering his passion for service. Fri, 11 Dec 2015 20:36:22 +0000 Brenna Kaukonen 2017 at /dentistry