“Behind the Scenes” of Commencement: How Afsheen Lakhani DMD 06 AEGD 07, Director of Group Practices and Clinical Associate Professor of General Dentistry, Prepares as Commencement Announcer
For the third installment of our ongoing “Behind the Scenes” series, we spoke with Afsheen Lakhani DMD 06 AEGD 07, GSDM director of group practices and clinical associate professor of general dentistry, about her journey to becoming our commencement announcer and how she is preparing to read every name from the GSDM graduating Class of 2024 and announce them live to a crowd of loved ones during this year’s Commencement ceremony.
Dentistry Across Continents: GSDM DMD Students Expand Cultural and Clinical Knowledge during 2023 International Externship Exchange Program Trips
The GSDM International Externship Exchange Program offers fourth year DMD students an opportunity to travel and learn directly from partnering dental schools. While each exchange program trip is different, all participating students gain global perspectives on healthcare systems and patient needs from clinical seminars and observing/assisting in clinical procedures. The 2023 exchange program students share their candid experiences.
Alumni Spotlight: Three GSDM alums are 2024 ADA “10 Under 10” Award winners
Three GSDM alums were named winners of the American Dental Association’s 2024 “10 Under 10” Awards. Ana Keohane DMD 16, Dr. Jessica C. Williams DPH 23, and Dr. Austin Lee AEGD 16 were recognized for their significant philanthropy, leadership, and/or advocacy efforts in the dental field.
GSDM Student-Driven Project Targets Educating Underrepresented High School Students about Various Dental Professions
Dr. Michelle Henshaw SPH 96 DPH 07, GSDM associate dean of global & population health, said high school students from diverse backgrounds need more exposure to various dental career opportunities before they need to plan their educational paths. Since 2020, Henshaw has been working with oral healthcare students to develop an online presentation aimed at high school student populations that are historically underrepresented in the dental profession.
Thinking Outside the Box: Science Day 2024 unveils innovative research from GSDM community
During GSDM’s annual Science Day on March 7, almost 50 students, residents, and fellows presented their latest research, highlighting and celebrating their forward-thinking experimentations and accomplishments.
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.