Tooth Talk: Q&A with Alizah Tariq DMD 29
For the next edition, we spoke with Alizah Tariq DMD 29. She discussed her comeback from burn out, her family’s motel business, and the similarities between hospitality and dentistry.
Student Profile: Childhood Classmates Ghazaleh Amini DMD AS 27 and Mahsa Sayad DMD AS 27 are Studying Together Once Again
For a quarter of a century, Ghazaleh Amini DMD AS 27 and Mahsa Sayad DMD AS 27 have been a dynamic duo. The friends attended the same primary school, middle school, high school, and dental school in Iran. Now, Amini and Sayad are taking on their latest endeavor as fellow classmates in the DMD Advanced Standing Class of 2027.
Tooth Talk: Q&A with Mariel Urena DMD AS 26
For the latest edition of “Tooth Talk,” we spoke with Mariel Urena DMD AS 26. She discussed her work with dental nonprofits and her passion for helping others.
Tooth Talk: Q&A with Rodica Grosu DMD AS 26
For the latest edition of “Tooth Talk,” we spoke with Rodica Grosu DMD AS 26. She discussed her dental journey from Moldova to Massachusetts and what it was like giving birth during the second week of her program.
Tooth Talk: Q&A with Hassan Hamade DMD 29
For the next edition, we spoke with Hassan Hamade DMD 29. He shared how his best friend influenced him to become a dentist and his educational journey to achieve his dental pursuits.
Tooth Talk: Q&A with Yasmeen Metwally DMD AS 27
For the next “Tooth Talk,” we spoke with Yasmeen Metwally DMD AS 27. She discussed her international dental experiences, motherhood, and her new role as vice president for the DMD AS Class of 2027.
GSDM Chapter of Student National Dental Association Won Medium-Sized Chapter of the Year
The GSDM chapter of Student National Dental Association received first place for the Medium-Sized Chapter of the Year during the SNDA 53rd National Convention in July 2025.
GSDM 2025 Pre-Matriculation Enrichment Program Welcomed 17 Incoming DMD Students
For the third consecutive year, the GSDM Pre-Matriculation Enrichment Program (PEP) connected incoming DMD students with GSDM faculty, staff, and students to ease their transition into dental school.
A “Crowning” Achievement: How Miss America Pageants Prepared Mya Leonardo DMD 29 for Dental Success
GSDM student Mya Leonardo DMD 29 has six local Miss America titles from the past seven years. Throughout her years of pageanting, she used the Miss America platform to become a well-rounded individual and prepare for the dental profession.
Tooth Talk: Q&A with Cristina Troshin DMD AS 26
For the latest edition of Tooth Talk, we spoke with Cristina Troshin DMD AS 26. She discussed how her journey from the Republic of Moldova to the United States and her never wavering commitment to working as a dentist.