Dr. Philip Trackman Awarded DOD Grant for Prostate Cancer Research
Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine (BUGSDM) Professor of Periodontology and Oral Biology Dr. Philip Trackman was awarded an “Idea Award” grant from the Department of Defense Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program (CDMRP). The three-year grant, “The Lysyl Oxidase Propeptide as an Inhibitor of Prostate to Bone Metastasis,” began May 1 and totals greater […]
Dr. Pushkar Mehra Discusses Orthognathic Surgery at Poland Dental Conference
Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine (BUGSDM) Associate Professor and Director of Oral Surgery and Boston Medical Center Dr. Pushkar Mehra was invited to speak at the Third Annual West/East Dental Conference in Warsaw, Poland. The conference took place at the Medical University of Warsaw and was attended by approximately 1,500 clinicians from across […]
AEGD Dinner Celebrates A Job Well Done
Approximately 65 people attended the graduation dinner for the Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine (BUGSDM) Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) program on Friday June 20. The dinner celebrated the achievements of the graduating AEGD class of 14 students. Graduates will go on to private practice, research positions, and postdoctoral programs. "Last year, […]
BUGSDM Volunteers Give Olympians Something to Smile About
On June 14 volunteers from Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine (BUGSDM) and numerous other schools in the Boston academic community turned out in force at the Special Olympics Massachusetts games at Harvard Stadium. Their mission was to provide free dental screenings to the athletes as part of the Healthy Athletes® Special Smiles® initiative. […]
McCahan Day Showcases Educational Innovation and Scholarship at BUMC
Faculty, staff, and students of Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine (BUGSDM), the School of Medicine (BUSM), and the School of Public Health gathered in Hiebert Lounge and throughout the medical campus June 18 for the third annual John McCahan Education Day. The event showcased educational innovation and scholarship on the Boston University Medical […]
Alum Awarded Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters Degree
Dr. Steve Perlman PEDO 76 MSD 76 received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree from A.T. Still University (ATSU) Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health during their commencement ceremony on June 14. Dr. Perlman also served as keynote speaker at the commencement, where he talked about his passion for serving the underserved population […]
Endodontic Residents Have One Last Celebration Before Departing BUGSDM
Following the Endodontic Department’s tradition, a certificate party was held at the home of Dean ad interim and Mrs. Hutter on June 17. The party celebrated the graduates’ achievements and provided one last occasion for them to gather together with faculty, staff, and each other, before departing for professional opportunities across the United States. Prior […]
Experimental Grand Rounds Provide Outstanding Results
For the first time at Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine (BUGSDM) two second-year DMD students were selected to present grand rounds based on their experiences during externship rotations. Jennifer Hill DMD 10 presented first detailing the treatment plan she developed for her 38-year old female patient who’s chief complaint was of sensitivity on […]
Madalyn Mann Surprised With Retirement Party
A surprise retirement party for Director of APEX & Extramural Programs Madalyn Mann was held on June 12 at the Boston University Metcalf Trustee Ballroom. The party celebrated Mann’s 33 years of service to the School. Family, friends, and Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine (BUGSDM) colleagues turned out to wish a very surprised […]
Blackstone “Dental Students” Learn About the Effects of Junk Food on Teeth
Oreos, Sour Patch Kids, soda, and chips were just some of the things blended into a green paste by volunteers and distributed to third grade students from William Blackstone Elementary School for an experiment during their field trip to Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine (BUGSDM) on June 10. Once distributed, students shook two […]