The Team Behind the Scenes: An Inside Look at GSDM Facilities with Andrew “Andy” Burke, Director of Facilities & Operations
With Andrew “Andy” Burke’s, director of facilities & operations, upcoming retirement bringing an end to a 46 year-long tenure at Boston University, he took a look back on his time at GSDM, sharing more about what his office does and retelling some of his favorite anecdotes from his time tackling complex facilities challenges.
Three Grateful Graduates Show Appreciation to Inspirational GSDM Faculty and Staff
On the eve of Commencement, three members of the Class of 2025 shared stories about a GSDM faculty or staff member who inspired them and pushed them to be the best dental professional they could be.
Tooth Talk: Q&A with Savannah Thaw DMD 26
For the fourth edition of “Tooth Talk,” we spoke with Savannah Thaw DMD 26. She discussed her extracurricular activities, as well as what made GSDM and Boston the right dental school for her.
Record-Breaking Celebration: Alumni Co-Presenters and Graduates Share Their Commencement Day Excitement
Three alumni co-presenters and their Class of 2025 graduates shared with GSDM Communications about what this one-of-a-kind experience meant to them.
Student Spotlight: GSDM Student Awarded First Place in National Oral Health Literacy video contest
Tim Huang DMD 25 and his brother Scott Huang, a student at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, won the 2024 American Dental Association and the National Advisory Committee Oral Health Literacy in Dentistry Video Contest with an engaging music video promoting oral healthcare tips.
GSDM Student Organization Develops “Social Stories” for Pediatric Patients and Patients with Disabilities
The GSDM Chapter of American Academy of Developmental Medicine and Dentistry (AADMD) is creating a series of GSDM-specific “social stories,” visual narratives depicting various parts of a dental appointment experience.
Tooth Talk: Q&A with William Farroll DMD 26
For the third edition of “Tooth Talk,” we spoke with William Farroll DMD 26. He shared his love for pediatric dentistry and how he found his niche groups within the GSDM community.
Science Day 2025 Makes History with Highest-Ever Participation Rate
A record-breaking 55 students, residents, and fellows presented their cutting-edge experimentations, showcasing the school’s latest contributions to advancing the field’s knowledge, at the 2025 GSDM Science Day.
GSDM Community Makes Lasting Impressions at 2025 Yankee Dental Congress
Members of the GSDM community connected with friends and colleagues, learned from innovative speakers, and expanded their industry knowledge at this year’s Yankee Dental Congress, held from January 30 to February 1 at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center.
Smiling Across the Globe: 2024 International Externship Exchange Program Students Share Their International Dental Tales
Twelve fourth-year DMD students took the journeys of a lifetime last year to gain global perspectives on dental healthcare systems during the 2024 GSDM International Externship Exchange Program. The participating students shared what they learned in a presentation to the GSDM community on January 8.