Students Explore Culture and Clinic on Guatemala Externship
Jennifer Rubin DMD 13 and Elizabeth Ponder DMD 13 volunteered for two weeks in Comitancillo, Guatemala (Comi), with Dentistry for All (DFA) and its founder, GSDM alum Brad Krusky DMD 93. The experience was educational in not only a clinical, but also a cultural sense. Rubin and Ponder immersed themselves in the traditional Mayan culture […]
Grand Rounds Presentation Sparks Ethics Discussion
Blake Rogers DMD 13 presented Grand Rounds on Wednesday, October 31, 2012, based on a case during his externship at Dental Healthworks in Keene, New Hampshire. The case presented both unique medical and ethical challenges. “The case raises a lot more than what most of us think are our responsibilities as dentists,” said Dr. Carl […]
CODA Accreditation Site Visit This Week!
A message from Dean Hutter: Accreditation is vitally important for our School and each member of our community plays a role in the process. I want to ensure that each and every member of our community understands the process and their role in this process and that is why we feature a Q & A […]
Flu Clinics Begin for Students, Residents, and Fellows
A flu vaccination clinic will be held for students, residents, and fellows on Friday, November 9, 2012, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in room G-309. Boston University Student Health Services will be on site to administer vaccines. Bring your BU ID to receive the vaccine. Please be advised that if you receive your flu […]
Several Members of GSDM Community Elected to American Public Health Association Oral Health Section
The American Public Health Association (APHA) Oral Health Section just announced its election results and five members of the Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) community were selected. The new APHA Oral Health Section includes: Chair-Elect Kathy M. Lituri, MPH, RDH; Secretary Cynthia Cadoret, MPH, RDH; Section Councilors Vinodh Bhoopathi, DScD, […]
Faculty Member and Alum Dr. Ayilavarapu Wins Prestigious Nevins Fellowship
On September 30, 2012, the AAP Foundation chose as the recipient of the prestigious and highly competitive Nevins Teaching and Clinical Research Fellowship Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) alum and Assistant Professor Dr. Srinivas Ayilavarapu (DSC 08, PERIO 10). The Nevins Fellowship is an award of $20,000 for teachers of […]
Breaking the Ice About Oral Health
The Division of Community Health Programs (CHP), with the help of Oral Health Promotion Director Kathy Lituri, teamed up with the student chapter of the American Association of Women Dentists (AAWD) and other GSDM student volunteers on Wednesday, September 26, 2012, at the annual Rosie’s Place Wellness Fair. The Wellness Fair is the biggest of […]
Accreditation is One Week Away!
A message from Dean Hutter: Accreditation is vitally important for our School and each member of our community plays a role in the process. I want to ensure that each and every member of our community understands the process and their role in this process and that is why we feature a Q & A […]
Second Week of Free Flu Shots for Faculty and Staff
Free flu shots for faculty and staff continue this week at the Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM). A BU ID is required and individuals should wear short sleeves or clothing that allows easy access to the upper arm. Student clinics will be announced later. GSDM clinics will be held in room G-309 […]
Second Year of Record Attendance at AAP Annual Meeting Alumni Reception
On October 1, 2012, 75 alumni and friends of the Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) gathered at the JW Marriott in Los Angeles for the School’s alumni reception held every year during the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) Annual Meeting. Professor and Chair of Periodontology & Oral Biology and Director […]