GSDM Student Recognized with Table Clinician Award at Hinman Dental Meeting

The annual Thomas P. Hinman Dental Meeting was held on March 17-19, 2016, in Atlanta, Georgia, and was attended by researchers and clinicians from across the country. Among those attending from Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) was Dr. Jignesh Rudani AS 17, who gave a table clinic presentation.

With nearly 20,000 attendees, the Thomas P. Hinman Dental Meeting focuses on providing quality continuing dental education for dentists, specialists, students, and staff. Sponsored by the nonprofit Hinman Dental Society, the first meeting was held in 1912. The yearly event has expanded ever since.

Dr. Rudani attended the Hinman Meeting to present his research and to learn from fellow attendees and presenters alike. Dr. Rudani discussed his research in his poster presentation, “The Photodynamic Therapy (PDT): A New Face of Periodontal Treatment.” Photodynamic Therapy is a light-induced, non-thermal technique which can be used in combination with mechanical therapy to treat periodontitis.

Dr. Rudani’s hard work was recognized with the 2016 Table Clinician Award. Table clinic presentations are short presentations dedicated to the improvement of public health and the science and art of dentistry.

“I had a great experience at the Hinman Meeting,” said Dr. Rudani DMD 17. “I had the chance to meet so many GSDM alumni, from 1979 to 2012 graduates. They all stopped by my presentation and we had great conversations. I’m grateful for having had the opportunity to attend this event.”

Dean Jeffrey W. Hutter remarked, “Congratulations to Dr. Jignesh Rudani for his excellent work being recognized with the 2016 Table Clinician Award. I know I speak for the entire GSDM community when I say that I am very proud of his accomplishments.”

The next Thomas P. Hinman Dental Meeting will be held on March 23-25, 2017, in Atlanta, Georgia. Interested dental students should contact Ms. Afaf Hourani for more information.