New Students Elect Class Officers
Elections for class officers of the first-year DMD and AS classes have come to a close. Congratulations to the following students: AS Class of 2013 President: Dr. Manu Sharma Vice President: Dr. Ammar Awadi Secretary: Dr. Mohini Shinde Treasurer: Dr. Navid Kabiri DMD Class of 2015 President: Ms. Maria Vasilakos Vice President: Mr. Christopher Connell […]
SNDA Educates Middle-Schoolers at Fenway Park
Students from the GSDM chapter of the Student National Dental Association (SNDA), along with faculty sponsor Clinical Instructor Dr. Corinna Culler, reached out to middle-school age children at the annual Middle-O event held at Fenway Park. The event took place on September 6 and eight members of the SNDA attended. When asked what the number one […]
Dr. Frank Schiano Recognized for International Volunteer Service
Clinical Assistant Professor Dr. Frank Schiano was awarded the American Dental Association (ADA) Certificate for International Volunteer Service by Massachusetts Dental Society (MDS) President Dr. Charles Silvius at the MDS Board of Trustees meeting on September 9. The ADA Committee on International Programs and Development believes that the personal effort and dedication of Association members […]
Myron Nevins PERIO 67 Presents Schoolman Lecture
Myron Nevins PERIO 67 presented a lecture titled, “A Paradigm Shift from Autogenous Bone to Tissue Engineering,” on September 13. The lecture was attended by residents and faculty of the Department of Periodontology & Oral Biology, as well as GSDM alums and other faculty members. The lecture was part of the Department’s endowed annual lectureship, […]
GSDM Postdoctoral Programs Prepare for Accreditation
Last week Outlook This Week gave you an update on predoctoral accreditation activities that are taking place at GSDM. This week, we’d like to update you on the postdoctoral accreditation activities that will be taking place. The postdoctoral programs are accredited every seven years and this coincides with the DMD accreditation process, which will take place in […]
New Leadership Appointed for Department of Periodontology & Oral Biology
Three leadership appointments in the Department of Periodontology & Oral Biology were announced on Monday, September 19. Dr. Serge Dibart was appointed Department Chair; Dr. Philip Trackman was appointed Director of Oral Biology Research; and Dr. Oreste Zanni was appointed Clinical Director, Advanced Specialty Education Program in Periodontics. Dr. Dibart will also continue in his present […]
Students Gain Perspective at Mattapan Health Care Revival Fair
Fourteen student representatives from GSDM, including students from the BU chapter of SNDA attended the Mattapan Health Care Revival Fair on Saturday, September 13. The group was led by Clinical Instructor Dr. Corinna Culler, and they provided screenings and information to the attendees. In total they screened about 60 people, mainly adults. Culler said of […]
Dr. Jonathan D. Shenkin Speaks Out Against Potatoes in Maine
In an editorial published in the Maine Morning Sentinal on September 19, Clinical Assistant Professor Dr. Jonathan D. Shenkin spoke out against potatoes being served in school lunches. He said, “Currently, there are no restrictions on the frequency in which potatoes can be served. As a result, potatoes are the most commonly consumed vegetable in […]
GSDM Hosts Visitors from FMMUSS
A delegation of three visitors traveled to GSDM from the Fourth Military Medical University School of Stomatology (FMMUSS) on September 14. This dental school is one of the schools of stomatology that Dean Jeffrey W. Hutter and Professor Laisheng Chou visited during their trip to China in February 2011. FMMUSS is located in Xi’an, China and is […]
GSDM Completes Predoctoral Accreditation “Mock” Site Visit
GSDM completed an accreditation “Mock” Site Visit on September 20 and 21. During the visit, the “Mock” Site Visiting Committee reviewed the Self Study Reports and Appendices prepared by the Core Accreditation Committee (CAC), which is chaired by Associate Dean for Strategic Initiatives Dr. Paula K. Friedman. They also interviewed members of the CAC along […]