Community Voices: Female Role Models for Women’s History Month
March is Women’s History Month, a month-long celebration of the noteworthy achievements and contributions of women of all backgrounds, from the historical trailblazers to the modern-day activists and everyone in between. We wanted to showcase the everyday inspirational women who have made a difference in our lives, and so asked members of the GSDM community […]
“Behind the Scenes” of Goldman Gala with Amanda Modelevsky, GSDM Director of Meetings & Events
For the second installment of our ongoing “Behind the Scenes” series, we spoke with Amanda Modelevsky, GSDM director of meetings & events, about how she prepared for this year’s Goldman Gala in a brand-new location, the SoWa Power Station.
First Year, First Impressions, Five Questions: Janaina Zanaga DMD AS 25
The first year of dental school is notorious for being full of novel experiences, leading to dental students constantly balancing new emotions–ranging from triumph to overstimulation.
GSDM Communications talked to Janaina Zanaga DMD AS 25 about her first “impressions” of their first year at GSDM.
Happy National Tooth Fairy Day: BU Alum and Children’s Book Author Created National Holiday Honoring Children’s Dental Health Month
Happy National Tooth Fairy Day! After publishing the children’s book “Mabel the Tooth Fairy and How She Got Her Job” in 2003, BU alum Katie Davis COM 81 wanted to promote her book in a way both honored the lore of the Tooth Fairy and created awareness for children’s dental health. This led to her creating the national holiday of Tooth Fairy Day for February 28.
Student Spotlight: Seven GSDM Students Awarded Grand Prize in 2023 American Dental Association Student Ethics Video Contest
A team of GSDM DMD/DMD AS students won the grand prize in the 2023 American Dental Association’s Council on Ethics, Bylaws, and Judicial Affairs’ Student Ethics Video Contest with their video “Undercover Dental Justice” which depicts a high-stakes sting operation that catches an unethical dentist in the act. This was the first grand prize win in this contest in GSDM history.
GSDM Community Dazzles at 2024 Yankee Dental Congress
During this year’s Yankee Dental Congress, the Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) community reunited in the alumni lounge, expanded their knowledge with continued education classes, and mingled at the alumni reception.
Love at First Smile: Five GSDM-affiliated Couples Reminisce About Their Dental Love Stories for Valentine’s Day 2024
For this Valentine’s Day, GSDM Communications is highlighting five dental love stories, some close to home and some that transcend the globe, ultimately finding themselves at GSDM together. Every type of love story is worth sharing.
GSDM New Pre-Matriculation Enrichment Program Unites Underrepresented First-Year DMD Students
For first time, incoming first-year GSDM DMD students from underrepresented groups were given the opportunity to learn academic, professional, and personal development strategies a week prior to the start of their dental education in GSDM’s new Pre-Matriculation Enrichment Program (PEP).
Don’t Scrap, Just Swap: Boston University Medical Campus First Children’s Clothing Swap Promotes Sustainability and Community
Erica Stocks, GSDM director of student affairs, created Boston University Medical Campus (BUMC) first ever children’s clothing swap as a sustainable and affordable initiative aimed at supporting BUMC families, notably pregnant and parenting students/residents, by providing a platform to exchange gently used children’s clothing. The initiative was sponsored by GSDM, Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine (CAMED), School of Public Health (SPH), and BU Sustainability.
“Behind the Scenes” of Yankee Dental Congress with Stacey McNamee, GSDM Director of Alumni Relations & Annual Giving
GSDM Communications is launching a “Behind the Scenes” series that will take a look at various members of the GSDM community who go above and beyond to bring GSDM events and experiences to fruition. For the first installment, we spoke with Stacey McNamee, GSDM director of alumni relations & annual giving, about how she prepares for GSDM’s involvement in the Yankee Dental Congress.