GSDM Students and Faculty Volunteer at Local Brazilian Independence Day Festival
On Sunday, September 7, 2014, Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) students and faculty volunteered their time at the Brazilian Independence Day Festival at the Department of Conservation and Recreation’s Herter Park in Boston. Attending the event was an opportunity for GSDM students and faculty to interact with Brazilian families from […]
GSDM Revives Oral Healthcare at Mattapan Health Revival
Approximately 20 members of the Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) community volunteered at the Mattapan Health Revival on September 6, 2014. Held at the Mattapan Health Center in Hyde Park, Massachusetts, the mission of this event is to improve the quality of life for residents of Mattapan and surrounding communities […]
Back to School Jams Promote Healthy Smiles for Boston Youth
As summer activities wound down and school preparations began, students at Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) were busy hosting Back to School Jam events to promote the importance of oral health. This year, GSDM and the Massachusetts Dental Society/Boston Collaborative Group joined forces to participate in two back-to-back Jams, providing […]
Volunteers Contribute to Health and Safety of Boston Youth at Charles Yancey Book Fair
On August 30, 2014, nine members of the Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) community volunteered their time at the 28th Annual Charles C. Yancey Book Fair. This annual event held at the Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center promotes literacy and encourages the love of reading among Boston youth. Oral […]
Homeless Veterans Receive Assistance from GSDM Volunteers at Stand Down
Massachusetts Stand Down is a community program designed to help homeless veterans, and is hosted by the Department of Veterans Affairs. Held on August 22, 2014, the annual daylong event gives homeless and at-risk veterans a chance to receive food, shelter, clothing, health services, and more. This year, the event was held at the International […]
GSDM Volunteers Help Kids Prepare for Kindergarten
On Tuesday, August 26, 2014, 34 members of the Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) community volunteered their time at the 15th Annual Countdown to Kindergarten Celebration. Countdown to Kindergarten is an annual event at the Children’s Museum in Boston for families to learn about all things kindergarten. This was GSDM’s […]
GSDM Volunteers Promote Oral Health at Healthy Baby, Healthy Child Family Celebration
On Tuesday, August 9, 2014, four Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) students volunteered their time to promote oral health and offer dental screenings to families participating in the Healthy Baby/Healthy Child Program at the Stony Brooke Reservation in Hyde Park. The six-week educational program concluded with a celebration that offered a great […]
GSDM Volunteers Lend a Helping Hand at the MassCARE Health and Fitness Fair
On August 16, 2014, members of the Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) community volunteered at the MassCARE Health and Fitness Fair at the Fesseden School in Newton, Massachusetts. The Health and Fitness Fair serves HIV positive women, children, youth, and their families with a day of fun activities, as well […]
GSDM Volunteers Provide Oral Health Education and Care at Dominican Health Fair
On Friday, August 8, 2014, Dr. Corinna Culler, Director of School-Based Programs within the Division of Community Health Programs along with eight Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) student and staff volunteers promoted oral health awareness and GSDM’s dental services at the Dominican Festival Health Fair at Mozart Park in Jamaica […]
GSDM Teaches Oral Health Care at Charlesview Summer Celebration/Health Fair
On August 7, 2014, volunteers from the Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) participated in the Charlesview Summer Celebration/Health Fair at Charlesview Residences in Brighton, Massachusetts. The Charlesview Residences is a 240-unit mix of apartments designed for low and middle income families. The Summer Celebration was targeted at families to promote […]