GSDM alumna receives volunteer award from Metropolitan District Dental Society
Maryam Shomali CAS 87 ENDO 93 joined organized dentistry after graduating from dental school in 1990—but it wasn’t until 10 years ago that she became actively involved with her Massachusetts Dental Society (MDS) district, the Metropolitan District Dental Society (MDDS). “I was a quiet member—I would attend a meeting on and off— but it wasn’t […]
Eleven GSDM alumni inducted into ACD
Eleven alumni of the Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine were inducted into the American College of Dentists on October 15, 2020, via a virtual, live-streamed ceremony. The Convocation of Fellows included the affirmation of fellowship, the roll call of new fellows, an awards presentation, and remarks from guest speaker Major General Richard W. […]
Fourth-year DMD student wins award at Hinman Student Research Symposium
Weihao Wang DMD 20 won a Basic Science Research Award at the 25th annual Hinman Student Research Symposium for his project, “Early Determinants of Ductal Patterning in the Developing Submandibular Gland.” More than 100 dental students and trainees from across North America gave oral and poster presentations on their research projects during the Hinman Symposium, […]
GSDM becomes first U.S. dental school to acquire, implement robotic-assisted surgery
The Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) has become the first U.S. dental school to acquire, install, and use two surgical robotic devices for dental implant surgeries. These devices will provide an opportunity for the School’s predoctoral students and postdoctoral residents to learn how state-of-the-art robotic technology, with its accuracy and precision during […]
Resident Spotlight: Dr. Miriam Walker, 2019 recipient of Dr. Bessie Delany Scholarship
Pediatric dentistry resident Dr. Miriam Walker feels a sense of connection with Dr. Elizabeth “Bessie” Delany. Delany was the second African American woman licensed to practice dentistry in New York State as she managed and operated a practice in Harlem for many years. She was also active in civil rights, and openly defied the segregation […]
Mark Desrosiers ENDO 06 recognized with 2019 Distinguished Alumni Award
For Mark Desrosiers ENDO 06, the equation is simple: giving back is its own reward. “It has been said that there are three things that we can give—time, talent, and treasure,” he said. “To the extent that I can, I’ve tried to give all three—and I’m asking each of you to do that, because truly […]
GSDM community shines bright at ADA FDI World Congress
The 2019 American Dental Association (ADA) Federation Dentaire Internationale (FDI) World Congress was a week to remember as one of the largest groups of faculty and alumni from the Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) in recent memory received recognition for various accomplishments during the conference, which was held September 4-9, 2019, in […]
Roberta Flynn recipient of 2019 Kristen Donovan Award
When Roberta Flynn, dental assistant in the department of Periodontology, was announced as the winner of the 2019 Kristen Donovan Award during the Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) Faculty and Staff meeting on Thursday, June 13, 2019, she was greeted with a standing ovation—one that made her cry. Her first steps, however, […]
OMFS hosts 10th annual Education Day
Boston University faculty, residents, students and alumni flocked to the university’s Medical Campus on Wednesday, May 29, 2019, for the 10th annual Donald F. Booth Education Day, a day of research presentations and continuing education. The Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine and Boston Medical Center Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS) hosted […]
Student and resident research achievements celebrated at recognition luncheon
Twenty-three students and residents were recognized for their research achievements during the annual Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) Student & Resident Research Recognition Luncheon, held in the Hiebert Lounge on Wednesday, April 3, 2019. The event, previously known as the Science Day Awards Luncheon, celebrated the achievements of student and resident researchers […]