GSDM Volunteers Help Kids Prepare for Kindergarten

On Tuesday, August 26, 2014, 34 members of the Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) community volunteered their time at the 15th Annual Countdown to Kindergarten Celebration. Countdown to Kindergarten is an annual event at the Children’s Museum in Boston for families to learn about all things kindergarten. This was GSDM’s […]

GSDM Hosts Group from Italy for CE Course in Periodontal Microsurgery

For over 15 years, the Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) Department of Periodontology has hosted a unique, weeklong continuing education program that offers general dentists from abroad the opportunity to train in basic microsurgery and learn microsurgery for periodontal plastic surgery repair. During the week of September 8–12, 2014, a […]

A Hero in Our Midst—Frank Schiano Honored by the MDS

Dr. Frank Schiano, Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of General Dentistry and Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine alum (CAS 01, DMD 06, AEGD 07), was recently recognized as a William McKenna Volunteer Hero by the Massachusetts Dental Society (MDS), a statewide organization serving nearly 5,000 member dentists. Dr. Schiano was […]

Finding a Cure for ALS One Ice Cube at a Time

Eager onlookers cheered and shouted as pre-doctoral class representatives doused Dean Jeffrey W. Hutter with two massive buckets filled with ice water. Drs. Guarente and Calabrese were soaked right alongside him—and it was all because of Dr. McManama. On August 22, 2014, Dean Jeffrey W. Hutter, Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs Dr. John Guarente, and […]

Trevor Packer Wins Prize for Poster at CTSI Symposium

On Wednesday, October 1, 2014, the Boston University Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) hosted its fourth annual symposium titled, “Research on Disparities in Health Care.” This event included a keynote address by Dr. Olufunmilayo Olopade, an internist and medical oncologist from the University of Chicago, followed by several oral presentations and a poster session. […]

GSDM Volunteers Provide Oral Health Education and Care at Dominican Health Fair

On Friday, August 8, 2014, Dr. Corinna Culler, Director of School-Based Programs within the Division of Community Health Programs along with eight  Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) student and staff volunteers promoted oral health awareness and GSDM’s dental services at the Dominican Festival Health Fair at Mozart Park in Jamaica […]

Nothing Personal Intramural Softball Team Repeats, Wins Championship

Christopher Connell DMD 15 is no stranger to intramural championships. Having won championships in flag football, dodgeball, and softball, Connell is building an intramural trophy room to rival the likes of Bill Russell or Michael Jordan. However, Connell’s softball team Nothing Personal winning this summer’s Summer Softball League championship could be his sweetest victory yet. […]

GSDM Teaches Oral Health Care at Charlesview Summer Celebration/Health Fair

On August 7, 2014, volunteers from the Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) participated in the Charlesview Summer Celebration/Health Fair at Charlesview Residences in Brighton, Massachusetts. The Charlesview Residences is a 240-unit mix of apartments designed for low and middle income families. The Summer Celebration was targeted at families to promote […]