Latest Episode
How is COVID-19 impacting the oral health of minorities in Canada - specifically the Black Canadian community? In this short conversation with Chiraz Guessaier, Manager CDA Oasis, Rouzbeh Ostadsharif Memar and Lis Grinfeld, walk through the basis of their study and highlight their key findings. They also introduce a promising student-led initiative designed to assist prospective candidates from minority communities in their journey to become dental students.
About
Us
The goal of Diversity in Dentistry is to promote and facilitate diversity in the profession of dentistry by providing free resources to interested students from a variety of backgrounds
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Diversity in Dentistry is an officially recognized organization by the University of Toronto.
Meet the Team
Rouzbeh OstadSharif
Co-Founder
Rouzbeh Ostadsharif completed his Honours Bachelor of Science degree specializing in Molecular Genetics and is now a D3 student at the University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry. He is Co-founder of Diversity in Dentistry and has extensive experience in leadership and mentorship positions. Rouzbeh is a fan of video games and also enjoys starting up initiatives that benefit the community
Lis Grinfeld
Co-Founder
Lis Grinfeld is a D1 student at the University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry and Co-founder of Diversity in Dentistry. She completed her Bachelor of Science at York University and is passionate about using her own lived experience to support other racialized students pursue dentistry. Her research passions include access to dentistry for disadvantaged groups and the impact of our environment on oral health. In her spare time, she enjoys swimming, baking, and sailing.