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Volume 37 • Issue 3
Museum Piece Smithsonian exhibition brings national attention to bitemark research of Mary Bush, forensic dentist and UB professor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
NEWS AN OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE NEW YORK STATE DENTAL ASSOCIATION
Dr. Amarilis Jacobo, far left, at NYSDA House meeting with, from left, her mother, Altagracia, and sisters Ana and Astrid.
Of the Community. For the Community NYSDA VP strives to provide her Hispanic patients with comfort and understanding.
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n the occasion of marking Sept. 15 - Oct. 15 as Hispanic Heritage Month, we asked NYSDA Vice President Amarilis Jacobo to offer her thoughts on the significance of the observance and what influence her heritage has had on her as a person and professional. Dr. Jacobo is a native of the Dominican Republic. She currently treats patients at two locations, one in Harlem, the other in the Bronx. What does Hispanic Heritage Month mean to you, and how do you celebrate it? It means the celebration of our ancestors and their trials and tribulations. What we as Hispanics have accomplished over the years. How has your Hispanic heritage influenced your personal values and outlook on life?
Protect your Online Reputation Your competitor wins if you fail to properly monitor and respond to what your patients are saying about you online . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Overcoming Risks of Practicing in New York For all its benefits, practicing dentistry in New York State does pose dangers for providers who are unprepared and not properly protected . . . . . . . . . . 9
Dr. Jaffer Shariff. Award-winning research mentor.
Award-Winning Mentorship in Touro’s College of Dental Medicine Leads to Research Excellence AS THE DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH at the Touro University College of Dental Medicine in Hawthorne, Jaffer A. Shariff, D.D.S, M.P.H, D.P.H, M.S., has guided more than 50 research projects to completion; organized and hosted the school’s research fair; and personally mentored dozens of students. In March, his work was recognized by the American Association for Dental, Oral and Craniofacial Research (AADOCR) when he received the organization’s National Student Research Group Faculty Mentor Award.
It has not necessarily influenced my personal values, since these come from family, teachers, mentors and what I
“Research is not just a requirement; it serves as the catalyst for innovation and excellence in dental medicine,” Dr. Shariff said. “Students become pioneers, shaping the future of oral health with every discovery they make. Engaging in research equips
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