General Dentistry Faculty Co-Author Chapter on Geriatric Dentistry
Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) alumna Lisa A. Thompson DMD 05 was the guest editor for the October issue of Dental Clinics of North America, a quarterly publication by Elsevier that provides updates on the latest trends in dental patient management and the newest advances in the dental profession. Each […]
Nicolas Branshaw DMD 16 Wins Basic Science Research Award at Hinman Symposium
Nicolas Branshaw DMD 16 represented Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) at the 20th Annual Hinman Student Research Symposium, held in Memphis, Tennessee on October 31–November 2, 2014. Branshaw presented his poster, “Topographical Distribution of Phosphorylation and Hydroxyproline sites in Dentin Collagen Type 1 by Mass Spectrometry”, which was well received […]
GSDM Muslim Student Association Organizes First Healthy Smile, Healthy You Event
On Saturday, October 25, 2014, the Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) Muslim Student Association (MSA), in collaboration with the Islamic Society of Boston Cultural Center (ISBCC), organized the first Healthy Smile, Healthy You event for the local community. Located in Roxbury, Massachusetts and built in 2002, the ISBCC is the […]
Welcome! New Periodontology Residents Celebrated at the BU Castle
On October 11, 2014, the Department of Periodontology at Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) welcomed its new residents with a dinner and reception at the BU Castle. The reception was hosted by Chair of Periodontology and Director of the Advanced Specialty Education Program in Periodontics Dr. Serge Dibart. Professor in […]
Exploring the Mines of Idaho—Endodontic Alumni Association Holds Fall Meeting in Coeur d’Alene
The Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) Endodontic Alumni Association held its Fall Meeting on October 15–18, 2014 in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Timothy Penberthy ENDO 95 chaired the meeting. He developed a robust complement of lectures and programs for the Endo alums and their families. On Wednesday evening, as a kick-off […]
An Interactive Lesson Plan—Oral Health Promotion at the School of Peace
On Saturday, November 8, 2014, Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) pre-doctoral students Margi Chan DMD 16 and Destinee Ingrao DMD 15 spent the morning at the Community of Sant’Egidio School of Peace in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts talking to children about oral health and the importance of maintaining healthy teeth and gums. The […]
Adults with Psychiatric Disabilities Benefit from GSDM Outreach
On April 24, 2014, volunteers from the Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) provided services to adults with psychiatric disabilities at the Center Club Boston, a program of Bay Cove Human Services. Led by Oral Health Promotion Director Kathy Lituri and in collaboration with the GSDM student chapter of the American […]
Dr. Sok-Ja Janket Presents at International Congress on Autoimmunity in France
Research Associate Professor Dr. Sok-Ja Janket was invited to present at the 9th International Congress on Autoimmunity, which was held in the city of Nice, France, March 26–30, 2014. Dr. Janket presented, “How to Predict Type 1 Diabetes or Any Autoimmune Disease” to a standing room only crowd during the Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus—Diagnostics and […]
Dr. Joseph Boffa Elected to Executive Board
On April 29, 2014, at the Alliance for Retired Americans (ARA) Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada, Rhode Island Alliance for Retired Americans Vice-President and Director of Medical Programs Dr. Joseph Boffa was elected to one of the six Alliance for Retired Americans Community Advocacy Network (CAN) Executive Board positions. Dr. Boffa is an Associate Professor […]
Passionate and Numerous Group of Teaching Assistants Honored
The list of fourth-year DMD students volunteering as teaching assistants (TAs) continued to grow this year and the large group was honored at a luncheon on Monday, April 14, 2014. Students assisted in one or more of three classes: Pre-doctoral Endodontics, taught by Dr. Jason Zeim; Pre-doctoral Occlusion, taught by Dr. Mark Ferriero; and Pre-Clinical […]