Diet and Exercise Restore Immune Function in Obesity
Boston University scientists say that moderate daily exercise and dietary control might reverse immune dysfunctions found in people with obesity. Overeating and a sedentary lifestyle are well-known risk factors for obesity, which is linked to hypertension, heart disease, diabetes, gum disease, certain cancers, and asthma. Research has suggested that a change in immune function is […]
Admissions Hosts Send-Off for Dr. Gregory Stoute
Associate Professor and Director of Minority Affairs Dr. Gregory Stoute marked his last day at GSDM with a farewell party hosted by the Office of Admissions. Featuring cake and camaraderie, the party celebrated Dr. Stoute’s nine years of service at GSDM. At the party Assistant Dean for Admissions Catherine Sarkis presented Dr. Stoute with a […]
Looking Back: Dental Health Center Marks 20-Year Anniversary
“I saw my first patient, Phil, on February 2, 1991,” said Hygienist, 20-year employee, and “unofficial historian” of the Dental Health Center at 930 Commonwealth Avenue Anne Jensen. “At that point I was the only full-time hygienist—there was one other part time—and our clinical space wasn’t ready so we worked temporarily on the 7th floor […]
Students Can Fend Off Lions, but Not Cavities
GSDM CHP Oral Health Promotion Director Kathy Lituri led a team of student volunteers to the Notre Dame Educational Center (NDEC) in South Boston, where they provided outreach to adult learners on February 15. This is the second outreach effort that GSDM has organized at NDEC. Derrick Call DMD 12, whose wife is a former […]
GSDM Debates Tufts in Highly Anticipated Rematch
GSDM students debated hot topics in the field of dental medicine against Tufts students on February 3. GSDM argued in favor of adding Botox administration to the scope of a general dentist’s practice and that less care is better than no care in terms of advanced dental hygienist practitioners. The students argued against communities continuing […]