Andy Burke Honored with University Perkins Award
When the school’s facilities need attention, there’s no question whom to call: Andy Burke, BUSDM’s clinic and administrative manager extraordinaire. His ability to solve the most complex facilities issues while cheerfully and consistently handling routine requests earn him the respect and admiration of faculty, staff, and students alike. Now he can count the Boston University […]
Sebaoun Shines at All-University Science Day
Jean-David Sebaoun ORTHO 07 has received the SDM Dean’s Award at the Boston University Science and Engineering Research Symposium, held March 28 on the Charles River Campus. His research was entitled "Catabolic modeling of trabecular bone following selective alveolar," which he worked on with Dr. Donald Ferguson, chair of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics.
BUSDM Helps at Diabetes Expo
For the second consecutive year BUSDM faculty and students provided oral health screenings and education at the Boston Diabetes Expo. Seven BUSDM volunteers on March 18 screened 34 attendees at the Expo’s "Ask the Dentist" booth. According to Kathy Lituri, clinical instructor of health policy and health services research, diabetes affects the entire body, including the […]
MDS President to Speak at BUSDM Graduation
BUSDM commencement this year, scheduled for May 14, will feature remarks by Dr. Robert Faiella, president of the Massachusetts Dental Society. Dr. Faiella, a periodontist, has been involved with the Massachusetts Dental Society since 1985 when he served on the Council on Membership and Manpower Affairs. He received his DMD from Fairleigh Dickinson University School […]
BUSDM Celebrates 25th Annual Science Day and Night
BUSDM’s 25th annual Science Day and Night events last week showcased student research, helped the school community learn about advancements in the field and on the Medical Campus, and gave us a chance to celebrate our success in style. Science Day, held last Thursday at 100 East Newton, featured vendor exhibitions, student poster presentations, oral presentations of student […]
BUSDM Volunteers Help Give Kids A Smile
Sixteen BUSDM students earlier this month helped provide hands-on, interactive oral health education to over 100 students at a local Boys and Girls Club as part of a national effort to meet the dental needs of underserved children. The Give Kids A Smile event, geared toward children between the ages of six and 18, was […]
BUSDM Re-launches Dental Career Network
Looking for a job? Need to fill a position? Log onto the newly designed Dental Career Network website, offering New England’s most comprehensive online job database for dental professionals. Initiated in 1989, the Dental Career Network has helped thousands of job seekers and employers fill positions, network, and advance their careers. Job seekers can search […]
School Gains BOV Member with Cook’s Retirement
Dr. Marvin Cook, Boston University’s former vice president for planning, budgeting, and information, last month set aside his balance sheet after exactly thirty years and one month of service to the school. "They were three decades in which the university has grown exponentially," says Dean Spencer N. Frankl. "Marvin has played a major role in […]
Dougherty, Diaz, and Cunnion honored for service
“People are our most important asset,” said Dean Frankl in describing how BUSDM will tackle future challenges. As testament to this—and to BUSDM’s high regard for its staff and faculty—Dean Frankl presented three awards to outstanding members of the BUSDM community. For her hard work and unflappable positivity, Diane Dougherty, administrative coordinator, received the Henry […]
Perlman Praised for Community Service
Dr. Steven Perlman PEDO 76, associate clinical professor of pediatric dentistry and pioneer of the Special Olympics Special Smiles program, recently garnered two awards recognizing his commitment to children with disabilities throughout his career. Exceptional Parent magazine and MassMutual Financial Group presented Perlman with the EP Maxwell J. Schleifer Distinguished Service Award for his efforts […]