Pediatric Dentistry Graduates Celebrated at Department Party
On June 24, a party was held to celebrate the 2011 graduates of the Advanced Education Program in Pediatric Dentistry. The event took place at the BU Castle and faculty, staff, and residents from the program, along with their families and friends attended. Associate Professor and Chair of Pediatric Dentistry Dr. Christopher Hughes, Michael Dowling […]
Students Learn What it’s Like in the Chair
On July 1 and 7, third-year DMD students gathered on the 6th floor for what they described as a “right of passage,” the pain control lab. Leading up to the lab students said they were “both nervous and excited.” To complete the exercise they must play both the role of patient and dentist, administering local anesthesia […]
Farewell to Dr. Victor Dietz
Dr. Victor Dietz retired on June 30, after 40 years of service to the School. He joined the faculty of GSDM as a Clinical Instructor in the Department of Orthodontics in 1971, following his graduation from GSDM earlier that year with a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study in Orthodontics. In 1974, he was promoted to […]
Graduates of the AEGD and PGOE Programs Celebrated at Reception
On June 24, a graduation party was held for 2011 graduates of the Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) and Postgraduate Operative and Esthetic Dentistry (PGOE) programs in the Student Atrium at BU. The party was attended by residents, faculty, staff and alumni of the two programs, as well as other faculty from GSDM. Director […]
Groundbreaking Research Uses Stem Cells to Relieve Mouth, Face Pain
Research from Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine and University of Maryland School of Dentistry shows for the first time that a particular type of stem cell, bone marrow derived mesenchymal stem cells (BMMSCs), can suppress orofacial pain rapidly–within one day of treatment–by either IV injection of cells or direct injection of […]
CHP Faculty Members Get Busy in June
Community Health programs (CHP) faculty and staff sure have been busy! CHP dentists Drs. Lina Benslimane, Martha Neely, and Martin Ugarte-Chavez headed out to several events in June to spread the word about good oral health to the local community. Some of their stops included: Father-Friendly BBQ: Clinical InstructorCindy Cadoret and Oral Health Educator Krissie […]
Journal of Dental Research Highlights Work of Dr. Philip Trackman’s Lab
The July edition of the Journal of Dental Research published research by Professor Dr. Philip Trackman titled, “Loss of Basement Membrane Integrity in Human Gingival Overgrowth.“ This study extends findings that were published earlier this year in the American Journal of Pathology which detail evidence obtained for epithelial to mesenchymal transition contributing to the pathology […]
Dr. Srinivas Ayilavarapu Earns ABP Board Certification
Assistant Professor Dr. Srinivas Ayilavarapu recently earned his board certification from the American Board of Periodontology (ABP). To achieve certification and Diplomate status a periodontist must have made significant achievements beyond the mandatory education requirements of the specialty. The achievements include passing comprehensive qualifying and oral examinations that cover all phases of periodontal disease and […]
Energetic GSDM Volunteers Welcome Blackstone Elementary School Students
The 12th Annual Blackstone Elementary School Field trip took place on June 16. Eighty-four third grade students arrived at the Dental School for a day of interactive fun and learning. The large group of energetic children was shepherded through the day’s activities by Captain Cavity Fighter (Sarah Courtney DMD 12) and a host of volunteers […]
Recent Alums Join Former Faculty in Jamaican Outreach
Bernhard (Ben) Bringewald DMD 11 joined the Jamaica Awareness Association of California (JAAC) 2011 Annual Medical and Education Mission trip to Jamaica following GSDM graduation May 28 to June 3. JAAC conducts an annual, seven-day mission to rural Jamaica with a team of medical professionals and other volunteers to provide medical screenings, laparoscopic surgeries, dental […]