DMD 2015 and AS 2014 Students Celebrate Reaching Half-Way Point
Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine’s Alumni Association sponsored a “Half-Way There” breakfast for DMD 15 and AS 14 students on Tuesday, July 2, 2013, at 670 Albany Street. After finishing their exams, the students arrived to chat and enjoy coffee, juices, bagels, and pastries. Each student also received a “half-way there” […]
AEGD and PGOE Residents Gather for 2013 Graduation Party
Dr. John Ictech-Cassis, Director of the Advanced Education in General Dentistry Program and the Post Graduate Operative and Esthetic Dentistry Program and Dr. Dan Nathanson, Chair of the Department of Restorative Sciences & Biomaterials, hosted the 2013 AEGD/PGOE graduation party. The event was held at 33 Agganis Way on Friday, June 21, 2013. The 11 […]
Dinner Honors Graduating PEDO Residents
A dinner recognizing graduating residents of the Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine Advanced Specialty Education Program in Pediatric Dentistry took place on Friday, June 21, 2013, at the BU Castle. The 2013 Pediatric Dentistry graduates are: Faith Drennon, Marcy Gabrilowitz, Firouzeh Jamshidi, Jenny Kramar, Aimee Leibowitz, Michael Luong, Sandhya Mennon , […]
Dr. Eva Helmerhorst Awarded Funding to Seek Celiac Disease Treatment
Associate Professor of Molecular & Cell Biology Dr. Eva Helmerhorst has received an NIH Independent Scientist Award (K02) in the form of a five-year salary award of $75,000. The funding comes from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) and began June 15, 2013. According to the NIAID website, “The K02 is intended […]
GSDM Helps Somerville Children “Countdown to Kindergarten”
On Friday, June 14, 2013, Oral Health Promotion Director Kathy Lituri and 13 students participated in Countdown to Kindergarten, Somerville at Boston Children’s Museum. Countdown to Kindergarten is a non-profit collaborative that engages families, educators, and community members in a city-wide effort to celebrate and support the transition of children into kindergarten. The participating students […]
Many Bostonians Reached at Free Health and Fitness Expo
Volunteers representing Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) and Boston University Dental Health Center offered dental and oral cancer screenings at the Channel 7 CW 56 Boston Medical Center Health and Fitness Expo June 22–23, 2013. GSDM screened a total of 153 adults at the event. In addition to free screenings, […]
FY 13 Promotions Announced
As the Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) continues to implement the Applied Strategic Plan (ASP), ongoing efforts are focused on Goal 8, to recruit, develop, and retain excellent and diverse faculty and staff. The Office of the Dean is pleased to announce FY13 staff promotions. “Please join me in congratulating your colleagues […]
“Suite” Benefits for Oral Surgeons and Patients
The Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery has opened a state-of-the-art, 7,100 square-foot Patient Treatment Center at the Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM). Upon dedicating the suite on Thursday, June 27, 2013, Dean Jeffrey W. Hutter called it “a model for other Surgery programs to emulate” and cut the ribbon to the […]
Award Ceremony and Updates at GSDM Faculty and Staff Meeting
On Wednesday, June 26, 2013, the Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) held a faculty and staff meeting that included a Henry M. Goldman Award for Distinguished Service award ceremony and many important updates regarding the future of GSDM. Dean Jeffrey W. Hutter began the meeting by welcoming the audience, recognizing […]
Staff Forum Meetings Yield Community-building Activities
The Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) Staff Forum held quarterly meetings June 26–28, 2013. On June 26, supervisory staff met separately in accordance with the change in Staff Forum by-laws voted on by staff in December. On June 27, 930 Commonwealth Avenue staff met and on June 28, non-supervisory staff […]