Dental Assistants Graduate from Continuing Education Program
Four students graduated from the Dental Assisting Training Program at a ceremony on November 18. The unique nine-week program is offered by GSDM Continuing Education (CE) and trains students in a variety of disciplines related to dental assisting including: radiology, sterilization, general dentistry, prosthodontics, periodontics, implantology, oral surgery, orthodontics, and endodontics. This is the third […]
Congratulations, Michelle Paré
Michelle Paré was recently promoted to DMD Admissions Coordinator. Previously she served as Admissions and Student Affairs Representative after joining the staff of GSDM in April 2010. Her prior work experience includes roles in Student Academic Services at the Harvard Business School and Admissions at Emerson College. Paré has a BA in Psychology from Stonehill […]
Jawbreakers Advance to Championship Game
The GSDM intramural ice hockey team, the Jawbreakers, just concluded a great season. This year the team advanced to the Championship Game on Wednesday, November 9. Unfortunately they were defeated by their opponents, Saucy and Frothy, but they were pleased with their efforts none-the-less. Team members included GSDM students: Matt Annese, Sara Mandell, Derek Collins, Sarah […]
Students Prepare for Success
American Student Dental Association (ASDA) hosted a half-day program for fourth-year DMD and second-year AS students titled, “Practice Management for Seniors” at the Dental School on November 14. The program addressed practice management aspects of dentistry and ethical aspects of dental practice. It also featured useful information on American Dental Association (ADA) resources that are […]
Making a Difference in the Community One Person at a Time
American Student Dental Association (ASDA), in cooperation with Community Health Programs (CHP), volunteered at the Notre Dame Educational Center (NDEC) Dental Health Fair on November 9. Fransheska Ovalles DMD 13 and Jenny Lorenzo DMD 13 took the lead in organizing the event on behalf of the ASDA Community Outreach Committee. Ovalles said, “Our event at […]
Students Draw Inspiration from Annual Meeting
GSDM HSDA President Fransheska Ovalles DMD 13 and Vice President Marian Ibarra DMD 13 attended the 19th Annual Hispanic Dental Association Meeting, November 3-5 in San Diego, California. The annual meeting allowed dental students and dentists from all over the country to discuss improvements in awareness and education of oral health in the Hispanic population […]
Long-Serving Orthodontic Faculty Surprised at NESO Meeting Reception
A GSDM Orthodontic Alumni Reception was held on November 11, during the Northeastern Society of Orthodontists (NESO) Annual Meeting, at the Boston Marriott Copley Place. As an added twist to the Reception, the Department surprised four of their long-standing faculty members: Drs. Kenneth Drizen, Victor Dietz, Michael Blau, and John Bednar, with Anthony A. Gianelly […]
Dr. Russell Giordano’s Expertise in Demand at ISO Meeting
Associate Professor and Director of Biomaterials Dr. Russell Giordano attended the International Standards Organization (ISO) Meeting in Phoenix, Arizona, September 18-25. This year’s meeting was hosted by the American Dental Association (ADA). Dr. Giordano had many important roles at the meeting. He served as the US expert on ceramics, representative for the working group developing CAD/CAM standards, […]
GSDM Students Make BU Proud at Hinman Symposium
Sultan Mohammed DMD 13 won Most Outstanding Presentation in Clinical Research at this year’s Hinman Symposium, which took place in Memphis, Tennessee, October 28-30, for his poster, “Upregulation of Cthrc1 N-glycoprotein Marks OSCC Tumor Spread.” “The work I presented investigated the role of N-glycosylation on the planar cell polarity pathway in oral squamous cell carcinoma […]
Thanks Extended to the Many Veterans of the GSDM Community
GSDM observed a short week last week, closing on Friday, November 11 to honor the Veterans Day Holiday. Celebrated annually on November 11, Veterans Day is intended to thank and honor all those who served honorably in the military, in both wartime and peacetime. Currently, there are more than 24 million veterans who have served […]