GSDM Orthodontic Residents Celebrated at Graduation Dinner
On Thursday, May 18, 2017, residents of the Advanced Specialty Education Program in Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics Class of 2017 at Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) celebrated their graduation on the 26th floor of Boston University Student Village 2 at 33 Harry Agganis Way. They were joined by family, friends, faculty, staff, and alumni of the program.
The celebration began with cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and photos. Prior to dinner, Dean Jeffrey W. Hutter and Dr. Joseph Calabrese presented the Postdoctoral Staff Recognition Award to Ms. Trisha Keane, Administrative Manager in the Department of Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics. A lovely buffet dinner was then served while guests were treated to some music by the Scarlet Jazz Ensemble. Attendees mingled with each other while watching the sunset over Boston and beyond from the spectacular views offered by the venue.
Dean Hutter and Mrs. Kathy Hutter attended the celebration as well, appreciating the opportunity to congratulate the graduating residents.
Dr. Leslie Will, Anthony A. Gianelly Professor and Chair of the Department of Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics, delivered a few remarks by congratulating the graduates and presenting each with a gift, a book that was signed by all of the faculty and offered a few words about each of the six graduates.
Dr. Michael Moynihan ORTHO 00 presented the graduates with a Certificate of Membership to the Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine Orthodontic Alumni Association.
The evening concluded with a video presentation given by the graduates highlighting their memories from the past three years in the program. The class representative, Dr. Meghan Graham, thanked the faculty, staff, and families for their support.
This year’s Orthodontic graduates were:
- Dr. Ella Botchevar
- Dr. Cecilia Deller
- Dr. Joseph Facciolo
- Dr. Meghan Graham
- Dr. Gili Naveh
- Dr. MaryEvan Thacker
Photos from the 2017 GSDM Department of Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics graduation dinner can be found on Flickr.