Luncheon Honors GSDM Debate Team
On Wednesday, April 10, 2013, Dean Jeffrey W. Hutter hosted a luncheon honoring Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine’s (GSDM) 2013 American Student Dental Association (ASDA) debate team. The team competed in the Second Annual ASDA District 1 Debate on Saturday, February 23, 2013. The GSDM team competed against their counterparts at […]
Update on First Orientation Program Task Force Meeting
The first task force of the Staff Development Plan for Goal 8 of the Applied Strategic Plan took place on Thursday, April 4, 2013. The task force is charged with meeting weekly to work toward developing a Staff Orientation Program. The members are: Ms. Annette McPhie, Chair, Orientation Program Task Force; Administrative Manager, Health Policy & […]
Persian New Year Celebration Ushers in Spring
On March 25, 2013, 80 Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) students, faculty, staff, and friends gathered in the School cafeteria for a Persian New Year Nowruz Celebration. The Nowruz celebration was sponsored by the Boston University chapter of the American Student Dental Association. The main organizers of the event were […]
Education Leads to Improving Health in San Marcos, Honduras
“Cepillo! Cepillo!” Spanish for “Toothbrush!” those were the calls from school children in San Marcos, Honduras, when Sahar Abtahi AEGD 13 and Lindy Su DMD 13 visited with Cape Cares from March 1 to 8, 2013. Cape Cares is a Cape Cod-based organization that brings health and support professionals to Central America—with a focus on […]
Dr. Sok-Ja Janket Guest Lectures, Builds Bridges with Alumni Researchers
Research Associate Professor Dr. Sok-Ja Janket lectured at Roseman University of Health Sciences in Nevada March 18 and 19, 2013, on Clinical Research Methodology. The lecture addressed fundamental principles in epidemiology and introductory statistical concepts. She was invited to speak by former student, Dr. Prashanti Bollu. Dr. Bollu is director of dental research and assistant […]
GSDM Helps BU “Spread the Health” at Annual Wellness Fair
On Wednesday, March 27, 2013, Boston University (BU) held its “Spread the Health” Wellness Fair in the George Sherman Union on the Charles River Campus. The Fair is held annually for BU undergraduates and addresses a variety of relevant issues, including oral health. Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) Oral Health […]
Celebrating Our Dedicated Employees
On Monday, March 18, 2013, several Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) employees were recognized and honored at a Service Recognition Luncheon held by Boston University in Metcalf Hall, George Sherman Union. BU holds the Service Recognition Luncheon each year to honor employees who have reached milestone markers in their careers […]
Strong GSDM Presence at the 2013 ADEA Annual Session & Exhibition
Several members of the Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine’s (GSDM) community attended the 2013 American Dental Education Association (ADEA) Annual Session & Exhibition, March 16-19 in Seattle, Washington. The theme of this year’s Annual Session was “Landscape of Learning.” The theme encompassed key issues and future-oriented concepts in dental education. Educational […]
Awards, Presentations, & Celebration at AADR Annual Meeting
Faculty, staff, and students of Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) represented the School in full force at the International Association for Dental Research (IADR)/American Association for Dental Research (AADR)/Canadian Association for Dental Research (CADR) General Session & Exhibition in Seattle, Washington, from March 20 to 23, 2013. The GSDM community […]
Tutorial Informs on Oral Anticoagulation Therapy
Increasing life expectancy and a growing elderly population lead to a high prevalence of chronic illnesses, including heart disease and stroke. These diseases often necessitate antithrombotic (blood thinning) therapy to prevent thromboembolic events, such as a heart attack, stroke, or, in some cases, pulmonary embolism. Antithrombotic therapy can help an ailing heart by thinning the […]