Dr. Alpdogan Kantarci Presents New Method for Accelerating Tooth Movement
Associate Professor Dr. Alpdogan Kantarci traveled to Barcelona, Spain in mid-July to attend the International Association for Dental Research (IADR) General Session. At the meeting he co-chaired a session titled, "Biology of Tooth Movement," and also gave an oral presentation titled, "Photobiomodulation-induced Orthodontic Tooth Movement." The oral presentation was based on Dr. Kantarci’s research, which […]
Program White Coat Prepares Local Children for Dental School
Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) held the sixth annual Program White Coat from July 26 through 30. Program White Coat is a week-long summer program designed to introduce Boston-area children, ages 9 to 11, to dentistry and other related health professions. This year the Program boasted a record number of […]
New Faculty Appointments Announced
Dr. Lalita Bhattacharya appointed Adjunct Clinical Instructor of General Dentistry. Dr. Bhattacharya received her DMD from University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. She also holds MS and PhD degrees from State University of New York at Albany, and BS and MS degrees from University of Calcutta. In addition to working at Boston University Henry […]
Cheese! DMD 12 Students Enjoy End of Year Pizza Party
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Should Federal Nutrition Assistance Funds Be Used to Buy Obesity-Promoting Sugar-Sweetened Beverages?
The soft drink industry receives a $4 billion subsidy from taxpayers each year, according to an editorial by Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine Clinical Assistant Professor Dr. Jonathan D. Shenkin and Executive Director of the Center for Science in the Public Interest Michael F. Jacobson which was published in the American […]
Study Shows EMT Could Contribute to Harmful Gum Overgrowth
When gum tissue grows over the teeth, it’s called gingival overgrowth, and it puts people at risk for gum disease and oral infections, interferes with chewing, and is painful. While it happens for different reasons, drug-induced gingival overgrowth is a well-known side effect of medications including the anti-seizure drug phenytoin, the immunosuppressant cyclosporin A, and […]
Dr. John Cassis Connects With Alums at Alma Mater
Clinical Professor and AEGD Director Dr. John Cassis recently attended a Symposium at the Universidad Tecnologica de Mexico in Mexico City, which celebrated 40 years of existence. The Symposium was held between June 9 and 12 and was exclusively for alumni of the University. All participants and lecturers were also alumni of the University including […]
Dr. Tiziano Baccetti’s Lecture Intrigues GSDM Orthodontic Community
On July 9, Tiziano Baccetti, DDS, PhD presented a lecture at Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine. The presentation titled, “Treatment Timing in Dentofacial Orthopedics,“ was hosted by Chair & Anthony A. Gianelly Professor in Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics and Director of the Advanced Specialty Education Program in Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics […]
2010 Graduates Welcomed to the BU Family of Periodontists
The Department of Periodontology & Oral Biology hosted a graduation party to celebrate their 2010 graduates on June 24. The evening began with remarks from Professor & Chair Dr. Frank Oppenheim. "It is a special privilege to welcome you all to our reception to honor the graduating class of 2010," said Dr. Oppenheim. "It is […]
GSDM Celebrates Joyce Snowden’s 29 Years of Service
Effective July 9, Mrs. Joyce Snowden retired from her position as Records Coordinator at Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM). She was a member of the GSDM staff for 29 years. Snowden began her career at GSDM in 1981 in the Office of the Registrar. She later became a Patient Coordinator and […]