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DMD AS student recognized for volunteer efforts during pandemic
In March 2020, as COVID-19 began to spread across the U.S., Daniel Ekoh DMD AS 23 had recently completed a master’s degree in public health. Ekoh decided to put his experience in population health and epidemiology to work as a volunteer for the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Medical Reserve Corps (MRC), More
GSDM celebrates Black History Month with virtual and in-person events
Boston University’s Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) celebrated Black History Month this year with a wide range of programming, from virtual film screenings to an in-person celebration with food and interactive games. “I gratefully celebrated Black History Month with the GSDM community, but I am equally grateful to... More
Twenty-nine GSDM faculty and alumni elected into honorary dental organizations
Twenty-nine members of the Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) community were inducted into the American College of Dentists (ACD) and the International College of Dentists (ICD) in 2021— a testament to the significant contributions that GSDM alumni and faculty have made to the dental profession. “A... More
GSDM shines bright at 2022 Yankee Dental Congress
Even an impending blizzard couldn’t stop members of Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine’s (GSDM) community from shining bright during this year’s Yankee Dental Congress, which was held in person from January 27-29 at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center. Due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, GSDM did... More
GSDM participates in ASDA’s Week of Service
During the third week of January, dental students across the country rolled up their sleeves and got to work serving their communities during the annual American Student Dental Association (ASDA) Week of Service. More than 40 members of the GSDM community participated in the event, which took place from Monday, More
DMD AS students raise funds with charity polo match
Over a cup of coffee one winter evening in 2020, Mohammed Baseer Ahmed, Nitin Joshi and Ravneet Kaur found themselves discussing ways to give back to the Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM). The three students, all of whom are members of the Doctor of Dental... More
Sam Drazin shares experience with Treacher Collin’s Syndrome as part of the Patient Seminar Series
When Sam Drazin was five years old, he underwent five outer-ear reconstruction surgeries—but according to him, one of the most memorable parts of the experience of the procedure was not the surgery itself, but what happened afterwards. The surgeon wrapped Drazin’s stuffed bear’s ear to match Drazin’s bandage—an act that... More
We want to see you!
Ok, we see you! Well, we want to see you. Hey students, staff, and faculty here in GSDM land: we want to see your events. If you are attending events, symposia, lectures, celebrations, or anything you think the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging community should know about, let us know! Add events to... More
Helpful tips to study for the DAT from Love, Dominique
We love us some Love, Dominique! For those who have studied for the Dental Admissions Test (DAT), you already know that studying for this exam can be daunting. You are not alone! Meet Dominique, a predental student and Fulbright scholar, and their blog Love, Dominique. We were blown away by their post... More
Tommie Chavis II DMD 23 elected as an At-Large Board Member to the Society of American Indian Dentists
Please join us in celebrating Tommie Chavis II DMD 23, who has been elected as an At-Large Board Member to the Society of American Indian Dentists (SAID)! SAID supports the unique concerns of American Indian dentists. Their website states that they are national, non-profit organization of oral health professionals and students... More