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.
Tooth Talk: Q&A with Brittany Quainoo CAMED 22 DMD 26
In our new Q&A series, “Tooth Talk,” we are sitting down with GSDM students and residents to learn more about their paths to Boston University, their time at GSDM, and how they have made Boston their home. We spoke with Brittany Quainoo CAMED 22 DMD 26. She discussed her experiences with the Student National Dental Association and her goals as president for the organization.
GSDM Chapter of American Association of Women Dentists Win National Awards
The GSDM chapter of the American Association of Women Dentists (AAWD) secured two major national awards in 2024, including being named Student Chapter of the Year, the first time in the history of the GSDM chapter that it has won this award. The chapter’s president, Aisha Amel M. Daigle DMD 25, was also selected as Student Leader of the Year.
Scholarship Spotlight: Four GSDM Periodontology Residents Awarded 2024 Scholarships
Four GSDM periodontology residents recently received scholarships to support their dental education.
Writing Love Stories, One Filling at a Time
For five GSDM couples, dentistry brought them more than just a career, it brought them love. In celebration of Valentine’s Day, GSDM Communications is sharing their BU Dental love stories.
Tooth Talk: Q&A with Elyse Mansfield DMD 26
In our new Q&A series, “Tooth Talk,” we are sitting down with GSDM students and residents to learn more about their paths to Boston University, their time at GSDM, and how they have made Boston their home. We are starting with Elyse Mansfield DMD 26. She spoke about her roles as member of the GSDM Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Committee (DEIBAC), Student National Dental Association (SNDA) treasurer and 2024 Matriculation ambassador—as well as advice for future dental students.
Student Spotlight: GSDM Students Awarded Honorable Mention Prize in 2024 American Dental Association Student Ethics Video Contest
Five GSDM DMD/DMD AS students received honorable mention in the 2024 American Dental Association’s Council on Ethics, Bylaws, and Judicial Affairs’ Student Ethics Video Contest for their video, “The Greedy Cavity.” The winning students are all members of GSDM’s Student Professionalism and Ethics Association.
Student Profile: Former-Olympic-Swimmer-Turned-Dental-Student Elinah Phillip DMD 28 Trades Goggles for Loupes
Elinah Phillip DMD 28 was the first swimmer and the youngest athlete to represent the British Virgin Islands (BVI) at an Olympic Games, competing in the 2016 Rio Summer Olympics and 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics (held in 2021). Now, she’s switching her focus from the pool to her long-term dental professional goals, with her first step being attending GSDM.
Getting to Know Your Neighborhood: Coffee Shops with Jared Jacobson DMD 25
The opportunity to discover hidden gems in Boston’s South End is one of the many perks of being part of the GSDM community. In our latest multimedia series, we are getting to know the neighborhood around GSDM a little better–and making some new friends along the way. Our first edition is with Jared Jacobson DMD 25, who shares his go-to coffee spot: Flour Bakery and Cafe.