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Two new funds established to honor the late Jonathan D. Shenkin, DDS, MPH
By Francie King The late Dr. Jonathan D. Shenkin, clinical professor at Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM), was an avid and vocal proponent of children’s oral health. What drove his devotion? “Part of what got my brother interested in dental medicine,” said Todd Shenkin, “was that we... More
Faculty Spotlight: “The Paul Revere of Modern-Day Dentistry” – Dr. Myron Allukian Jr. Reflects on 50-Plus Year Career After Receiving Lifetime Achievement Award
Dr. Myron Allukian Jr., GSDM clinical assistant professor of health policy & health services research, is widely known in the public health field as a visionary and “The Social Conscience of Dentistry” -- a nickname he earned over the course of his 58-year career thanks to his passionate efforts on behalf of the public, the underserved, and vulnerable populations. He reflects on his extensive 50-plus year career after being the first dentist to receive the Massachusetts Public Health Association (MPHA)’s highest honor, the Paul Revere Award for Lifetime Achievement. More
Clinical, Research, and Patient Perspectives Shared During 2023 GSDM World Head and Neck Cancer Day “Lunch and Learn”
The Boston University Head and Neck Cancer Program hosted a “Lunch and Learn” on World Head and Neck Cancer Day in July to spark conversation about the disease. Three guest speakers share their insights on head and neck cancer from a clinical, research, and patient perspective. More
Student Spotlight: Age is not stopping Seyed Emadaldin Amini DMD AS 25 from following his dreams
The key to being content is working as a dentist — at least according to Seyed Emadaldin Amini DMD AS 25. Amini is 62 years old – but he said his age doesn’t deter him from his goal of becoming a licensed dentist in the United States. More
Student Spotlight: Two Boston University Students’ Research Victories Highlight Oral Cancer
The International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (IADR) recently announced the 2023 winners of its Hatton Competition, crowning two Boston University students as first-place winners. Kisa Iqbal ENDO 25 and Emily Fisher CAMED 27 received first place in the junior and senior categories, respectively, at the 2023 IADR Hatton Competition, which was held in Bogota, Colombia, in June 2023. Earlier in the year, Iqbal and Fisher had secured second-place wins in the same categories at the 2023 American Association for Dental, Oral & Craniofacial Research (AADOCR) Hatton Competition in Portland, Oregon. More
GSDM Dean’s Advisory Board Member Joins Alumni Council
GSDM Dean’s Advisory Board member Dr. Mina Paul SPH 96 is expanding her involvement with Boston University with her latest role as a member of the Boston University Alumni Council (BUAC). Paul will attend her first official meeting of the BUAC in October 2023. Paul has had a wide range of experiences with BU – ranging from her own studies at SPH and Questrom School of Business to her daughter’s experience as a student at Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies – Paul said she has been impressed with how much value she has been able to contribute to the university as an alumna. She said she is eager to bring her perspectives to the BUAC to support BU and GSDM’s continued growth. More
Student Spotlight: Emma Paolella DMD 25 and Melanie Thomas DMD AS 24 win Dental Ethics Award
Emma Paolella DMD 25 and Melanie Thomas DMD AS 24 grappled with that question in their submissions for the 2023 Ozar-Hasegawa Dental Ethics Award competition sponsored by the American Society for Dental Ethics and the American College of Dentists -- so successfully, as it turns out, that they were named this year's sole two winners. More
New Microscope Gives Extra Boost to GSDM Predoctoral Urgent Care Department
The already-high standard of care in the GSDM predoctoral urgent care department is on the rise thanks to the installation of a microscope in May 2023. Dr. Ana Keohane DMD 16, director of predoctoral urgent care and clinical associate professor of the department of general dentistry, said adding a microscope to the urgent care department will give predoctoral students the opportunity to learn how to treat endodontic emergencies efficiently and effectively using the most up-to-date technology and procedures. More
“Let’s Begin This Incredible Journey Together:” Annual GSDM Professional Ceremony Welcomes DMD 27 and DMD AS 25 Classes
Students in the Doctor of Dental Medicine Class of 2027 and the Doctor of Dental Medicine Advanced Standing Class of 2025 were formally welcomed to the Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine during the Professional Ceremony on July 28 on Talbot Green. The Professional Ceremony was the culminating event in a week of informative and inspiring matriculation activities. More
Research Spotlight: New Study Motivates Smoking Cessation via a Virtual Reality Headset during Dental Cleanings
GSDM Center for Behavioral Sciences Research Director Dr. Belinda Borrelli and her team are entering the fourth year of a five-year grant exploring whether a video shown through a virtual reality headset delivered while the patient is getting their teeth cleaned and paired with a customized text message program, are effective at encouraging smoking cessation. Currently, Borrelli’s team has recruited more than 288 patients in this randomized clinical trial in both the GSDM patient treatment center and at Tufts School of Dental Medicine. More