Students Come to the Aid of Pakistani Flood Victims
Students from the American Student Dental Association (ASDA) and the Muslim Students Association (MSA) have organized a fundraising drive, named, "Save Change to Make a Change," which will benefit Pakistani flood victims. The drive will take place at Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) Monday, September 20 thru Friday, September 24 […]
Veterans Event Draws Student Volunteers With Ties to Armed Forces
Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) Division of Community Health Programs (CHP) Oral Health Promotion Director Kathy Lituri led a team of volunteers at the Massachusetts Stand Down at Clifford Park on August 27 and 28. The two-day event, presented by the VA Boston Healthcare System in cooperation with Volunteers of […]
BUSNDA Helps Bridge the Gap Between Elementary and Middle School
Boston University Chapter of the Student National Dental Association (BUSNDA) along with staff from the Division of Community Health Programs (CHP) volunteered at the "Middle O!" event at Fenway Park on August 27. "Middle O!" is an event designed to prepare sixth-grade students for their entrance into middle school at Boston Public Schools (BPS). Children […]
New Student Group Forms With Focus on Uniformed Services
On August 30, Brad Cammack DMD 12 led a meeting to discuss a new student group, the Uniformed Services Student Dental Association (USSDA), which he has been instrumental in forming at Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM). USSDA’s goals are to promote awareness of dentistry in the Armed Forces and the […]
GSDM Counts Down to Kindergarten With Area Kids
Entering kindergarten is an exciting step in a child’s life and Boston Public Schools (BPS) believe that a little preparation for this milestone goes a long way. Which is why for the 11th year in a row they held the Countdown to Kindergarten’s Annual Citywide Kindergarten Celebration on August 31 at the Boston Children’s Museum. […]
GSDM Helps Chelsea Students Kick Off New School Year
Staff from the School-Based Health Programs at Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) attended the 7th Annual Chelsea Back to School Celebration on August 19. This annual event was sponsored by Chelsea Community Organizations and was held at the Williams Middle School. The Celebration featured groups from the community welcoming students […]
Katy Bednar DMD 12 Joins National Special Smiles Outreach Effort
Katy Bednar DMD 12 traveled to Nebraska for the 2010 Special Olympics USA National Games in July. While there, she participated in the outreach efforts of Healthy Athletes® Special Smiles®, alongside Senior Global Clinical Advisor to Special Olympics Healthy Athletes® Special Smiles® Dr. Steve Perlman. "I was fortunate that once I came to BU I […]
Dr. Raul Garcia Will Work Toward Health Care Equality as Board President
Chair of Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine’s (GSDM) Department of Health Policy & Health Services Research Dr. Raul Garcia is the new President of the Board of Directors of Health Care for All. Health Care for All is a Massachusetts-based non-profit working toward affordable, quality health care for everyone, focusing on […]
Children at Rosie’s Place Benefit From GSDM and BAHEC Volunteer Efforts
The Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) Division of Community Health Programs (CHP) Oral Health Promotion Director Kathy Lituri, in collaboration with the GSDM chapter of the American Association of Women Dentists (AAWD), held a dental health fair for children at Rosie’s Place on August 3. This event is held twice […]
Program White Coat Prepares Local Children for Dental School
Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) held the sixth annual Program White Coat from July 26 through 30. Program White Coat is a week-long summer program designed to introduce Boston-area children, ages 9 to 11, to dentistry and other related health professions. This year the Program boasted a record number of […]