GSDM students expand global knowledge through international externship programs
What do a fresh-breath clinic in Japan, a department of yoga therapy in India, and biomaterials research in England have in common? The answer may surprise you—but it doesn’t surprise a group of worldly fourth-year DMD students at the Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM). Nineteen members of the DMD Class of 2020 […]
GSDM recognizes Class of 2020 student leadership virtually
For the first time ever, members of the Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) community celebrated their student leaders and teaching assistants…virtually. Each year, GSDM typically hosts a luncheon to recognize fourth-year DMD students and second-year DMD AS students who have served as teaching assistants (TA) or in leadership positions for student organizations […]
GSDM faculty helps Maine abolish wait times for pediatric dentistry patients
One day, pediatric dentist Jonathan Shenkin’s office manager came to him with a problem. “She [said] we have three new patients in our office—all of them are in pain, and all of them have wait periods,” said Shenkin, who is a clinical associate professor of Health Policy & Health Services Research and Pediatric Dentistry at […]
Students present in Grand Rounds during 2019-20 academic year
Three members of the Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) Class of 2020 presented cases as part of Grand Rounds during the 2019-2020 academic year. Taylor Paek, Stephanie Bont and Melissa Ferguson each presented a case from their respective 10-week externships, with Paek presenting on October 8, 2019, Bont presenting on December 11, […]
GSDM alumni aid in collection efforts during coronavirus pandemic
First, the American Dental Association (ADA) recommended that all dentists close their offices except for emergency procedures until April 30, 2020 at the earliest. Then the Massachusetts Dental Society (MDS) followed suit. That led area dentists to start looking for ways to help out, said James Lee DMD 14. “It was a grassroots effort,” he […]
HSDA offers Spanish classes to GSDM students
The Hispanic Student Dental Association (HSDA) at Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) wants to bridge the language barrier between Spanish-speaking patients and English-speaking dental students. “Having someone speak your language, and try to make that connection with you is so important,” said HSDA Vice President-Elect Cassandra Pierre-Jerome. “I think it goes a […]
GSDM community gathers for Yankee Dental Congress Alumni Reception
The Plaza Ballroom of the Seaport Hotel echoed with laughter and chatter on the evening of January 31, 2020, as members of the Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) community gathered for an alumni reception as part of the 2020 Yankee Dental Congress in Boston, Massachusetts. More than 500 students, alumni, residents, faculty, […]
GSDM leaves their mark at Yankee Dental Congress
Members of the Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) community made a strong showing at the 2020 Yankee Dental Congress, held January 30—February 1, 2020 at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center. From award ceremonies to the bustling alumni lounge, it seemed that GSDM students, residents, faculty, staff, and alumni could be found […]
Patient shares experience with X-linked hypophosphatemia as part of the Patient Seminar Series
X-linked hypophosphatemia (XLH) is a disease so rare that 90 percent of dentists will never see a patient who has the disease. But on October 4, 2019, about 75 members of the GSDM community were able to learn more about the disease from the patient perspective when Gin Jones, who suffers from the disease, shared […]
Dan Nathanson DPH 85 PROS 90 retires, is honored after 37 years at GSDM
After a long and illustrious career as professor and chair of the Department of Restorative Sciences & Biomaterials at the Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM), Dan Nathanson DPH 85 PROS 90 retired from the school’s faculty in December 2019. In recognition of his many years of service and his contributions to the School, […]