Sahar Abtahi DMD 12 Represents GSDM at Annual Conference
Sahar Abtahi DMD 12 recently represented Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) at the 46th Annual Dental Students’ Conference on Research, sponsored by the American Dental Association Foundation with the support of Johnson & Johnson Oral Health Products Division. This conference was held at the Marriott Gaithersburg Washingtonian Center and the […]
Dr. Paula K. Friedman to Lead Massachusetts Dental Society
Associate Dean for Strategic Initiatives Dr. Paula K. Friedman was recently elected to the role of Vice President of the Massachusetts Dental Society (MDS). She will serve as VP, then advance to President-Elect, followed by President. Each is a one year appointment. Dr. Friedman has been involved with MDS on some level since 1978, but […]
Despite Students’ Best Efforts, MassHealth Adult Dental Services Slashed
On May 26, students from Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) flocked to the Massachusetts State House to speak with state senators about the proposed budget cuts to MassHealth adult dental benefits. In cooperation with representatives from the Massachusetts Dental Society, Health Care For All, and the Oral Health Advocacy Taskforce, […]
GSDM Watches Red Sox Rally to Win
One hundred Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) faculty, staff, students, and guests attended GSDM Night at the Red Sox on Tuesday, June 1. The Sox rallied from down four runs to beat the Oakland A’s, 9-4. The game, which included a small rain delay, ended up being played on a […]
Alumni Gather in Chicago
Graduates of the Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine Advanced Specialty Education Program in Pediatric Dentistry came together in Chicago for an alumni reception on May 29. Also in attendance were faculty, current GSDM residents, and guests. Everyone was in town for the 63rd Annual Session of the American Academy of Pediatric […]
New Leadership Positions for the GSDM Chapter of the AAWD
The Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) chapter of the American Association of Women Dentists (AAWD) has confirmed a new group of officers for the 2010-2011 year. President: Jessica Bogucki DMD 12 Vice President: Nelishah Jiwani DMD 12 Secretary: Nadia Malik DMD 13 Treasurer: Julie King DMD 11 Social Chair: Jiangyun […]
GSDM Celebrates Dr. Sydell Shaw’s 39 Years of Service
Effective May 31, Dr. Sydell Shaw retired from her position as Admissions Associate in the Office of Admissions at the Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM). Dr. Shaw joined GSDM in 1971 as an Instructor of Endodontics and later served as Clinical Assistant Professor of Endodontics. In 1980, she became Assistant […]
Ethical Fitness Trainers Take the Next Step
On May 26 and 27, nine Ethical Fitness Trainers participated in a two-day training session sponsored by the GSDM Dean’s Council on Ethics and Professionalism (DCEP) and facilitated by Institute for Global Ethics Director of the Center for Corporate Ethics Mr. Marty Taylor. Trainers were selected by DCEP Chair Dr. Carl McManama and Dean Jeffrey […]
Qatar Tribune Highlights Work of Dr. Hema Kapadia
Alum and former Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine faculty member Hema Kapadia (Stallard) PEDO 72 was featured in the March 30 edition of the Qatar Tribune for her work at the Shafallah Center. The Shafallah Center is a Center of Excellence that provides comprehensive services and care to individuals with developmental […]
Second-Year AS Students Practice Pain Control
Students from the Advanced Standing Class of 2011 at the Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) participated in a pain control exercise on May 21. The exercise took place in the 6th floor treatment center as part of a series of requirements before their clinic rotation begins. Clinical Associate Professor and […]