Research Spotlight: New Study Continues to Link Gum Disease to Earlier Mortality Rates
Dr. Brenda Heaton, Associate Professor of Health Policy & Health Services Research, her Epidemiology PhD student Julia Bond and colleagues, have confirmed Garcia and Kaye’s findings with an updated study, published in the Journal of Clinical Periodontology, that draws on an additional 25 years of data and uses more sophisticated analytic methods.
DMD students selected to present their research at two national research events
Victoria Chang and Nick Dulock, both DMD 23, were selected to present their research at two national research events, the culmination of three years of hard work. The duo shared their research into virtual implant placement in the lower canine region at the 2022 AAOCDR conference in late April, and competed in Dentsply Sirona’s Student […]
GSDM faculty member to co-lead Focused Research Program
A Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) faculty member has received funding for a Focused Research Program (FRP) focusing on simulation modeling for population health through the Rafik B. Hariri Institute for Computing and Computational Science & Engineering at Boston University. The Hariri Institute for Computing’s Focused Research Programs (FRPs) support intensive, faculty-driven […]
Dr. Belinda Borrelli receives NIDCR grant for smoking cessation project
Sitting in the chair during a routine dental appointment, while getting her teeth cleaned, Dr. Belinda Borrelli had an idea: “This would be a really good time for smoking cessation counseling,” she recalled thinking. The idea didn’t come completely out of left field. Borrelli, professor of Health Policy & Health Services and director of the […]
Cutting-edge research by the Mobile and Electronic Health ARC is highlighted at university-wide event
Wearable technology. Text messaging. Apps. Social media. You likely use these technological innovations in your day-to-day life – but did you know they can be used to improve health outcomes? The intersection between digital innovations and health outcomes was in the spotlight during a recent Boston University “Research on Tap” event that showcased the Mobile […]
Dr. Nathaniel Treister presents on oral medicine for head and neck oncology
More than 70 students, residents, and faculty members turned out on February 20, 2019, for a lecture on oral medicine for head and neck oncology by Nathaniel Treister, DMD, DMSc that was hosted by the Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine. “We are very grateful to Dr. Treister for sharing his expertise in this […]
Student and resident research achievements celebrated at recognition luncheon
Twenty-three students and residents were recognized for their research achievements during the annual Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) Student & Resident Research Recognition Luncheon, held in the Hiebert Lounge on Wednesday, April 3, 2019. The event, previously known as the Science Day Awards Luncheon, celebrated the achievements of student and resident researchers […]
Science Day 2018 Features Student Research and Distinguished Keynote Speaker
On March 15 and 16, 2018, students, residents, fellows, faculty and staff at the Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) gathered for Science Day to showcase and celebrate research. This annual event provides an opportunity for students, residents, and fellows to present their research as a poster or oral presentation. The keynote speaker […]
Science Day 2018 Awards Luncheon
The 2018 Science Day Awards Luncheon took place on Wednesday, April 4, 2018, to honor the winners of the Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine’s (GSDM) annual Science Day, which was held on Thursday, March 15, 2018. GSDM Science Day is a research celebration that features a keynote address, as well as poster and […]
Dr. Borrelli Publishes Study on Precision Medicine Approach to Treat Smokers
Dr. Belinda Borrelli, Professor in Health Policy & Health Services Research at Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM), recently published a study on smoker subtypes in one of the top journals in psychology, Health Psychology. The paper, “The Identification of Three Different Types of Smokers Who Are Not Motivated to Quit: Results From […]