Dr. Joseph Boffa Featured in Metrowest Daily News

Associate Professor in the Department of Health Policy & Health Services Research Dr. Joseph Boffa guest authored an op-ed article, “Don’t sacrifice health to cut deficits,” in the January 18, 2013, issue of the Metrowest Daily News. “Congress must do the right thing,” he says, “in order to preserve some of the programs that actually […]

Dr. Errante Looks to Strengthen Relationships, Affect Policy at Leadership Institute

The American Dental Education Association (ADEA) welcomed Dr. Margaret Errante to the ADEA Leadership Institute on January 14, 2013. The ADEA Leadership Institute is a yearlong program designed to develop individuals at academic dental institutions to become future leaders in dental and higher education. In an acceptance letter, Executive Director Dr. Richard Valachovic said, “You […]

GSDM Celebrates Year of the Snake at TetInBoston Festival

On Saturday, February 2, 2013, students from the Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) and Oral Health Promotion Director Kathy Lituri rang in the Vietnamese New Year at the 2013 TetInBoston Festival. TetInBoston is an annual Vietnamese New Year Festival organized by the Vietnamese-American Community of Massachusetts and the Intercollegiate Vietnamese […]

New Position for Dr. Michelle Henshaw

Dean Jeffrey W. Hutter appointed Dr. Michelle Henshaw to the position of Associate Dean for Global & Population Health, effective February 1, 2013. In this capacity, Dr. Henshaw will lead efforts related to developing and showcasing the Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine’s (GSDM) position as a world leader in global health and interprofessional […]

Dr. Frank Oppenheim and Colleagues Publish Promising Research on Genetically Enhanced Antimicrobial Salivary Proteins

Henry M. Goldman Distinguished Scientist and Professor of Periodontology & Oral Biology Dr. Frank Oppenheim—along with co-authors Drs. Eva J. Helmerhorst, Urs Lendenmann, and Gwynneth D. Offner—build on decades of research achievement on the structure and function of salivary proteins in the article “Anti-candidal activity of genetically engineered histatin variants with multiple functional domains,” published […]

Dr. Jonathan Shenkin Featured in Parents Magazine

Parents Magazine’s Jan Sheehan spoke to Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Health Policy & Health Services Research Dr. Jonathan Shenkin for the February 2013 article, “The Fight Against Cavities.” The article offers tips for keeping young children’s teeth free of decay. Dr. Shenkin’s tips include: Start cleaning the mouth early. “A child can […]

GSDM Students Participate in Notre Dame Educational Center Dental Health Fair

On Thursday, January 24, 2013, nine students from the Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) and Oral Health Promotion Director Kathy Lituri volunteered at the Notre Dame Educational Center (NDEC) Dental Health Fair. Jenny Lorenzo and Fransheska Ovalles, both DMD 13, organized this American Student Dental Association (ASDA) event in collaboration […]