2021 Matriculation marks largest in-person event in 18 months  

After almost 18 months of virtual and hybrid events for Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM), the DMD AS Class of 2023 and the DMD Class of 2025 gathered under a white tent on Talbot Green for the 2021 Professional Ceremony—a perfect ending for their week-long, in-person matriculation, and the largest in-person event the school has held since January 2020.  “I think that matriculation went very well, and it […]

GSDM faculty named to leadership roles for new AAWD chapter  

Dr. Kadambari Rawal AEGD 10 DPH 18, clinical assistant professor of General Dentistry, and Dr. Vasiliki Maseli, clinical associate professor of General Dentistry at GSDM, have been named the inaugural president and vice-president of the new state-wide chapter of the Association of American Women Dentists (AAWD). The new chapter will serve women dentists in the […]

Meet the Dean Ad Interim: A Q&A with Cataldo Leone, DMD

Cataldo Leone, DMD, was appointed dean ad interim of the Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM), effective April 1, 2021. Dr. Leone joined the GSDM faculty in 1999 as an associate professor of periodontology and oral biology and was promoted to professor in 2006. He has been serving as the associate dean of […]

GSDM community mourns the passing of Dr. David Russell

The GSDM community is mourning the passing of Assistant Dean for Admissions Dr. David Russell, a kind and loving Renaissance man who lost his battle with cancer on January 9, 2020. He was 63. “Over the course of his career, David influenced the lives and careers of countless dental students, and was a supportive friend […]

GSDM alumni aid in collection efforts during coronavirus pandemic

First, the American Dental Association (ADA) recommended that all dentists close their offices except for emergency procedures until April 30, 2020 at the earliest. Then the Massachusetts Dental Society (MDS) followed suit. That led area dentists to start looking for ways to help out, said  James Lee DMD 14. “It was a grassroots effort,” he […]

DMD 23 and DMD AS 21 students round out orientation with day of service

As music blared and a cannon-shaped mascot named “Boomer” danced around, 800-odd volunteers at the Cradles to Crayons’ 13th Annual Ready for School Backpack-A-Thon® worked together like a well-oiled machine. Among these volunteers were students from the Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) Class of 2023 […]

Commencement 2019

Commencement 2019 was a whirlwind week of well-deserved celebration and recognition for the hard work and dedication shown by every member of the Class of 2019. On this landing page, you can access all of the coverage of this year’s commencement events as well as some stories that elevate the students, faculty, and staff behind […]