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Building Confidence, Advancing Excellence

  • Jun. 23, 2026
As she completes both an Orthodontics residency and a Master's degree at EIOH, Dr. Maripeny Kouskouki reflects on an experience that challenged her, expanded her perspective, and helped her grow.
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An Internship That Opened the Door

  • Jun. 18, 2026
“After my intern year, I knew EIOH OMFS was where I wanted to complete my training because of the people I worked alongside and the culture of the program,” said Dr. Joshua Dobbins.
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EIOH Residency a Year of New Experiences

  • Jun. 11, 2026
Leaving Puerto Rico to begin an Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency at Eastman Institute for Oral Health meant more than starting a new clinical program for Dr. Valeria Cotto Vazquez – ...
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Finding Growth Close to Home

  • Jun. 4, 2026
Born and raised in Rochester, NY, Dr. Shane Endres has always felt connected to the city he calls home – and after completing his residency in Periodontology at the Eastman Institute for Oral Health, ...
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Redefining Dentistry in Primary Care a Must

  • Jun. 17, 2025
By weaving oral health into primary care education, research, and community practice, recent studies demonstrate that prevention-driven, patient-centered care is imperative for a healthy population.
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EIOH Resident Spotlight - Dr. Rebeca Keegan

  • Jun. 3, 2025
When choosing a residency, Dr. Rebeca Vasconcelos Keegan trusted the recommendations of her NYU colleagues and was drawn to Eastman’s value and reputation. That decision led to years of training, ...
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EIOH Resident Spotlight - Claire Lee

  • Jun. 3, 2025
Claire Lee had just earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Rochester when she seamlessly transitioned into graduate studies at EIOH in clinical and translational research.
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EIOH Resident Spotlight - Dr. David Vaccaro

  • Jun. 3, 2025
Dr. David Vaccaro III (GenDen ’25) discovered his calling as a dentist in first grade when he pulled out a classmate’s loose tooth using only a tissue and his hands, speeding up the Tooth Fairy’s ...
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EIOH Resident Spotlight - Dr. Megha Sheth

  • May. 29, 2025
Dr. Megha Sheth found that her time at EIOH not only improved her technical expertise, but shaped her into a confident, compassionate clinician ready to serve a wide range of medically complex ...
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Advancing Special Care Dentistry

  • Apr. 10, 2025
Dr. Nadia Stephens, assistant director of EIOH’s Specialty Care Clinic, works closely with members of the Specialty Care Dentistry Association to advocate for inclusive, patient-centered oral ...
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EIOH Alumni: Where Are They Now?

  • Mar. 13, 2025
For Dr. Jill Patel (GPR ’22), coming to EIOH for a GPR residency in Rochester was the perfect chance to reconnect with her roots and be closer to family. Now in Philadelphia, she applies her ...
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EIOH Welcomes New Faculty

  • Jan. 3, 2025
Eastman Institute for Oral Health has recently welcomed nine new faculty members, each bringing a wide range of specialty skills and leadership to advance its educational, research and clinical care ...
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From Struggles to Confident Smiles

  • Nov. 12, 2024
Ruth Cooper wasn’t sure where to turn when she needed her dentures adjusted. Having recently lost her job in 2015, she was short on money but was able to get help at Eastman Dental.