One-of-a-kind Externship Experience Reinforces Public Health Interest
Robin Yamaguma DMD 10 recently spent 10 weeks living and working on Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in Pine Ridge, South Dakota for her externship rotation. Yamaguma is one of only two DMD students who have chosen Pine Ridge as their externship site since the location joined the Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental […]
Predoctoral Students From Hong Kong University Sample Learning Experience at GSDM
Four predoctoral students visited Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) for an elective rotation from March 2 to 5. These students are all enrolled at the University of Hong Kong and this program was organized through GSDM Continuing Education. During their visit students met with Dean Jeffrey W. Hutter, Clinical Professor […]
Special Ergonomics Lecture Presented to Dental Students
On March 18, Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) Clinical Assistant Professor Dr. Daniel Moran and Clinical Professor at Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Dr. Caren Jacobs teamed up to present a two-part Special Ergonomics Lecture. This lecture, targeted specifically at dental professionals, was well received by those in […]
Students Get Their Point Across; Defeat Tufts in Dental Debate
On Friday, February 12, the Boston University Chapter of the American Student Dental Association (ASDA) participated in a debate against Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. The debate was sponsored by the Massachusetts Dental Society (MDS) and included an introductory speech by guest speaker and GSDM Associate Dean for Strategic Initiatives Dr. Paula Friedman. Debate […]
Sheede Khalil DMD 12 Takes Home Prestigious Honor from AADR Meeting
Several Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) students showcased their research at the AADR Annual Meeting held March 3 to 6 in Washington, D.C. Sheede Khalil DMD 12, who worked with Professor and Director of the Predoctoral Research Program Dr. Maria Kukuruzinska, was the winner of an AADR/Johnson & Johnson Healthcare […]
Lindsey Jackson DMD 12 Takes on Regional Role for National Student Research Group
During the 2010 Annual Meeting of the AADR, the National Student Research Group also held a meeting of local representatives from groups across the country. During this meeting Lindsey Jackson DMD 12 was elected Regional Student Research Group Representative for New England dental schools. In this role she will facilitate communication between New England chapters […]
GSDM Announces New Faculty Recognition Award for Education Innovation
A new award was recently announced at Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) that will honor a faculty member who has demonstrated excellence and dedication to educational innovation. The award will be presented for the first time by Dean Jeffrey W. Hutter at the upcoming Fifth Annual John McCahan Medical Campus […]
Dr. Celeste Kong Graduates from ADEA Leadership Institute
On February 26, Professor and Director of Predoctoral Restorative Dentistry Dr. Celeste Kong completed the 2010 ADEA Leadership Institute program. The Leadership Institute is a year-long program designed to develop promising individuals at academic dental institutions to become future leaders in dental and higher education. Dr. Kong was one of 21 faculty members from 20 […]
GSDM Raises Prosthodontics Awareness
On Saturday, March 6, students, residents, and faculty from the Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) Department of Restorative Sciences/Biomaterials partnered with Division of Community Health Programs (CHP) Oral Health Promotion Director Kathy Lituri to provide dental outreach at a Cancer Awareness Health Fair. The fair was held at the Iglesia […]
Annual Oral Health Fair Held at the Yawkey Boys and Girls Club of Roxbury
On March 4, the Boston University chapter of the American Student Dental Association (ASDA) sponsored an oral health fair at the Yawkey Boys and Girls Club of Roxbury in collaboration with the Division of Community Health Programs (CHP). Courtney Brady DMD 11 and Dee Gulis DMD 12 coordinated the logistics of this annual, interactive event. […]