Alumni Spotlight: Douglas Schildhaus DMD 91 PEDO 93 and John Ictech-Cassis PROS 86 DMD 88 to Receive 2025 GSDM Distinguished Alumni Awards
Douglas Schildhaus DMD 91 PEDO 93 and John Ictech-Cassis PROS 86 DMD 88, clinical professor of restorative sciences & biomaterials, esthetic, digital & operative dentistry program director, and the BU Dental Health Center (635 Albany Street), will be presented with the 2025 Distinguished Alumni Awards during the GSDM Alumni Weekend reception in September.
“Joining a Legacy:” Annual White Coat Ceremony Welcomes DMD 27 and DMD AS 26 Classes into GSDM Patient Treatment Center
Members of the Doctor of Dental Medicine Class of 2027 and the Doctor of Dental Medicine Advanced Standing Class of 2026 received their white coats during GSDM’s annual White Coat Ceremony on Friday, June 27.
Tooth Talk: Q&A with Macy Punzalan ORTHO 27
For the next edition of “Tooth Talk,” we spoke with Macy Punzalan ORTHO 27. She discussed her passion for orthodontics and the community she found at GSDM.
Tooth Talk: Q&A with Janvi Mody PERIO 23 28
For the next edition of “Tooth Talk,” we spoke with Janvi Mody PERIO 23 28. She discussed how periodontology is the specialty for her and her evolving role in research projects.
Alumni Spotlight: GSDM alum named Iowa New Dentist of the Year
Alyssa Darling DMD 16 was named the Iowa Dental Association 2025 New Dentist of the Year.
“The Power of Collaboration and Compassion:” GSDM Class of 2025 International Elective Externship Participants Discuss Aboard Clinical Experiences in Rural Communities
During the 2024-2025 academic year, GSDM students, alumni, and faculty participated in “mission trips” to five countries as part of the school’s International Elective Externship program, which offers fourth-year DMD students an opportunity to provide dental care outside of a typical clinical situation to individuals who lack regular access to care. During an informational session on April 29, students who participated in the program shared their experiences.
GSDM Community Volunteered Over 1,200 Hours During 2025 Global Days of Service
One hundred and thirty-four GSDM alumni, students, residents, faculty, and staff contributed 1,255 volunteer hours during the 2025 Boston University Global Days of Service, an annual university-wide community service initiative that gives back to local, national, and international communities.
June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month: A Spotlight on GSDM Safe Zone Training
In recognition of June being LGBTQ+ Pride Month, we are spotlighting the GSDM Safe Zone trainings, informational sessions about LGBTQ+ terminology/concepts, cultural competency, and inclusive language offered periodically throughout the academic year.
“An Adventure to be Lived:” GSDM Commencement 2025 Reflects on Current Achievements and Prophesizes Bright Futures
About 300 students and residents were recognized for fulfilling their degree and certificate programs during the 2025 Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine Commencement Convocation Ceremony the Boston University Track and Tennis Center on Friday, May 16.
“The World is Ready for You:” GSDM Predoctoral Class of 2025 Recognition and Awards Dinner Toasts to Passion and Perseverance
Fifty-eight awards were presented to members of the Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine Class of 2025 during the Predoctoral Class of 2025 Recognition and Awards Dinner on Thursday, May 15, held at Boston University’s Agganis Arena.