ADA Meeting in Orlando Draws in GSDM Alumni
Many members of the Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine community attended the 2010 American Dental Association (ADA) Annual Session, held October 9-12 in Orlando, Florida. During the Session Dean Jeffrey W. Hutter and his wife Kathy hosted a reception for alumni and guests at the Peabody Orlando. Fifty-five alums gathered at […]
International College of Dentists Inducts Dr. Parviz Sadooghi
During the ADA Annual Session, the International Colleges of Dentists (ICD) inducted Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) Clinical Associate Professor Dr. Parviz Sadooghi. Dr. Sadooghi received a DMD degree in 1971 from the National University of Iran. He continued his dental training at GSDM, receiving a CAGS in Prosthodontics in […]
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Team Returns to Ukraine
Chair of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and Associate Dean for Hospital Affairs at Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) Dr. Pushkar Mehra led a carefully selected surgical team to Dnepropetrovysk, Ukraine in September 2010. During the eight-day trip, the team performed more than 50 consultations and surgeries on underserved children affected […]
Dr. Russell Giordano Represents United States
Associate Professor and Director of Biomaterials Dr. Russell Giordano served as the US expert on dental ceramics as well as represented the US in the area of CAD/CAM materials at the recent International Organization for Standardization (ISO) meeting held September 27 to October 1, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. "The ISO sets standards for a […]
Sunshine and Cowboy Hats: Endodontic Alumni Association Holds Fall Meeting in Scottsdale
Members of the Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) Endodontic Alumni Association held their Fall 2010 Meeting at the Westin Kierland in Scottsdale, Arizona from October 13 to 17. Host Thomas V. McClammy ENDO 99 put together a stellar line-up of speakers and activities for attendees. Speakers included Dr. Michael Schuster, […]
Hit the Ground Running! Counting Down to Ethical Fitness Training Kick-off!
Next Monday, October 25, Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) will, "Hit the Ground Running!" with a kick-off celebration for Ethical Fitness Training. Dean Jeffrey W. Hutter; Dr. Carl McManama, Chair of the Dean’s Council on Ethics and Professionalism (DCEP); and the members of the DCEP will host a luncheon celebration […]
Dr. Erdjan Salih Uncovers Missing Link
The Journal of Biological Chemistry recently published an article titled, "The Isolation and Characterization of Glycosylated Phosphoproteins From Herring Fish Bones," written by Associate Professor Dr. Erdjan Salih and his colleagues at Harvard Medical School and Children’s Hospital Boston, Drs. Hi-Yan Zhou and Melvin Glimcher. The article is based on a research discovery made by […]
Dr. Steven Perlman Selected as Keynote Speaker
Clinical Professor of Pediatric Dentistry Steven Perlman was recently invited to present the keynote lecture at the Mexican Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Annual Meeting held at the beginning of this month in Torreon, Mexico. His lecture, "Dentistry for Children and Adults With Special Needs," was based on his experience treating children and adults with special […]
GSDM Students Emphasize Oral Health at Rosie’s Place
Student volunteers from Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) joined forces with Clinical Instructor Dr. Martha Neely, to teach children at a Rosie’s Place Wellness Fair about the importance of oral health on October 13. Rosie’s Place is a sanctuary for poor and homeless women located in Boston’s South End. GSDM […]
GSDM Representatives Emphasize Oral Health Needs of Rural Elders
On September 24, Associate Dean for Strategic Initiatives Dr. Paula Friedman and Chair of General Dentistry Dr. Judith Jones both served on a panel at the 5th Annual New England Rural Oral Health Conference. The goal of the Conference—which is sponsored by the New England Rural Health RoundTable—was to improve access through advocacy and public […]