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GSDM WRAPPED 2025: An Annual Round-up of Multimedia Content from GSDM Communications
As 2025 comes to an end, GSDM Communications present “GSDM WRAPPED,” a nod to the viral marketing campaign by the music streaming app Spotify. “GSDM WRAPPED” takes a look back at the content that you liked best this year—and some stories we loved that you might have missed. More
Why Research Matters: Therapeutic Oral Cancer Epigenetic Regulation with Dr. Manish Bais, Associate Professor of Translational Dental Medicine
In our new research series, “Why Research Matters,” we are speaking with GSDM faculty about what sparked their research interests, what they're working on now, and how they hope their findings will lead to meaningful changes in oral healthcare treatment. In Dr. Manish Bais’, associate professor of translational dental medicine, recent research, he and a team of fellow researchers are looking into epigenetic regulation-based treatment for oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC), an emerging alternative to immunotherapy that targets and reverses poor gene expression patterns. More
The 2025 Boston Head & Neck Cancer Symposium Highlights the Molecular and Cellular Mechanisms Underlying Cancer Complexity, Technological Advancements, Innovative Therapeutic Approaches, and Patient Insight
The seventh installment of the Boston Head and Neck Cancer Symposium was held on Thursday, October 9. The symposium was co-hosted by Boston University, the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, and Mass General Brigham/Mass Eye and Ear. More
Tooth Talk: Q&A with Yasmeen Metwally DMD AS 27
For the next "Tooth Talk,” we spoke with Yasmeen Metwally DMD AS 27. She discussed her international dental experiences, motherhood, and her new role as vice president for the DMD AS Class of 2027. More
Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Carla Evans Receives 2025 American Association of Orthodontists Lifetime Achievement Award in Orthodontic Research
Dr. Carla Evans, clinical professor of orthodontics, received the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) Lifetime Achievement Award in Orthodontic Research earlier this year, becoming the first GSDM faculty member to receive this recognition. More
Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Konstantinos Michalakis Receives 2025 American College of Prosthodontists Educator of the Year Award
Dr. Konstantinos Michalakis, professor of restorative sciences & biomaterials and department of restorative sciences & biomaterials chair, will be presented with the 2025 American College of Prosthodontists (ACP) Educator of the Year Award during the ACP Annual Session in October. More
GSDM Chapter of Student National Dental Association Won Medium-Sized Chapter of the Year
The GSDM chapter of Student National Dental Association received first place for the Medium-Sized Chapter of the Year during the SNDA 53rd National Convention in July 2025. More
GSDM 2025 Pre-Matriculation Enrichment Program Welcomed 17 Incoming DMD Students
For the third consecutive year, the GSDM Pre-Matriculation Enrichment Program (PEP) connected incoming DMD students with GSDM faculty, staff, and students to ease their transition into dental school. More
Alumni Spotlight: Dennis Jodoin DMD 95 PERIO 98 Joins Boston University Alumni Council
Dennis Jodoin DMD 95 PERIO 98 was recently selected as a new member of the Boston University Alumni Council as of July 2025. More
A “Crowning” Achievement: How Miss America Pageants Prepared Mya Leonardo DMD 29 for Dental Success
GSDM student Mya Leonardo DMD 29 has six local Miss America titles from the past seven years. Throughout her years of pageanting, she used the Miss America platform to become a well-rounded individual and prepare for the dental profession. More