Happy holidays and best wishes
Every family, every religion, every community has traditions that are special to them. My favorite family tradition is La Festa Dei Sette Pesci (The Feast of Seven Fish). It is a Southern Italian tradition, where on Christmas Eve the entire family gets together and has a meal that must include at least seven types of […]
Remembering Dr. Daniel Laskin
It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of Dr. Daniel Laskin, professor and chair emeritus of the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at VCU School of Dentistry, on Dec. 8, 2021. Dr. Laskin is a legend here at the VCU School of Dentistry as well as in the specialty of oral and […]
Current events
VCU School of Dentistry Community, Recent and pending high-profile jury trials have elicited strong reactions here and across the country. I reflected over the weekend on the variety of emotions that members of the SoD community are experiencing. Understandably, many are asking questions about equity, the prevalence of weapons and violence in our society as […]
Reflections on Veterans Day
On this day, our great nation comes together to both honor and remember the sacrifices, service and dedication of the heroic men and women of the Armed Forces. I am truly humbled when I think back to all the sacrifices members of the military and their families have made over the years to make this […]
My top five reasons why you should vote
Why VOTE?Below is a countdown of the top five reasons why you, as a U.S. citizen, should make sure to get out on Tuesday, November 2 and VOTE in the election: Elected officials make DECISIONS on your access to health care, the amount of taxes you pay, and how those taxes will be spent, not […]