Embracing Challenges, Celebrating Successes: Annual GSDM Professional Ceremony Welcomes DMD 28 and DMD AS 26 Classes
Students from the Doctor of Dental Medicine Class of 2028 and the Doctor of Dental Medicine Advanced Standing Class of 2026 recited the professional oath for the first time and received a Boston University pin during this year’s Professional Ceremony on August 2.
“The Future of Dentistry is in Good Hands:” Annual GSDM White Coat Ceremony Celebrates DMD 26 and DMD AS 25 Classes
More than 200 GSDM DMD and DMD AS students received their white coats during the school’s 2024 White Coat Ceremony, a significant milestone that marks the half-way point in their respective dental programs and their entry into the school’s the Patient Treatment Center. The ceremony took place on June 28 at the Metcalf Hall at the George Sherman Union on the University’s Charles River Campus.
Scholarship Roundup: Three GSDM Students/Residents Recently Awarded Scholarships
Three GSDM students/residents received scholarships from separate organizations to support their dental education this past May.
GSDM volunteers partner with local schools to screen 88 athletes during 2024 Special Olympics Massachusetts Summer Games
On Saturday, June 8, 60 volunteers from the Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM), Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, and Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences provided oral healthcare services to athletes participating in the 2024 Special Olympics Massachusetts Summer Games as part of the Special Olympics Healthy Athletes® Special Smiles program.
Student Spotlight: GSDM Student and Teammates Won Second Place in 2024 Boston University Innovate@BU’s New Venture Competition
GSDM student Alireza Eghdamian DMD 26 and his teammates won second place in the general track during this year’s Boston University’s Innovate@BU New Venture Competition, receiving a $10,000 prize.
GSDM Community Volunteered for Nearly 500 Hours During 2024 Global Days of Service
Eighty-six members of the GSDM community volunteered for 499 hours at various events during the 2024 Boston University Global Days of Service, held from March 14 to May 9.
GSDM Community Given New Beginnings and Endless Opportunities During 2024 ADEA Annual Session & Exhibition
From winning second place in student poster competition to being elected to officer appointments for various ADEA committees, sections, and special interest groups, the GSDM community was active during the 2024 American Dental Education Association Annual (ADEA) Session and Exhibition, held from March 9-12 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Student Spotlight: GSDM Student Appointed to American Student Dental Association National Leadership Position
GSDM student Max Prince DMD 25 was appointed to Council on Membership Associate, a national leadership position with the American Student Dental Association (ASDA) for the 2024-2025 academic year.
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.
GSDM Creates New Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Radiology
GSDM’s new department of Oral & Maxillofacial Radiology will support both pre- and postdoctoral education, clinical training, research, calibration, and compliance. Dr. Deeba Kashtwari will serve as the department’s inaugural chair.