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Ethical Fitness Trainers Take the Next Step
On May 26 and 27, nine Ethical Fitness Trainers participated in a two-day training session sponsored by the GSDM Dean’s Council on Ethics and Professionalism (DCEP) and facilitated by Institute for Global Ethics Director of the Center for Corporate Ethics Mr. Marty Taylor. Trainers were selected by DCEP... More
Qatar Tribune Highlights Work of Dr. Hema Kapadia
Alum and former Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine faculty member Hema Kapadia (Stallard) PEDO 72 was featured in the March 30 edition of the Qatar Tribune for her work at the Shafallah Center. The Shafallah Center is a Center of Excellence that... More
Lose Your Teeth, Lose Your Mind
Ever have a senior moment? Then you might be missing some teeth, too. Researchers at Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) link tooth loss and periodontal disease to cognitive decline in one of the largest and longest prospective studies on the topic to... More
Students Find Future for Dental Implant Placement in Diabetics Promising
The Spring 2010 issue of the Journal of the Massachusetts Dental Society published a literature review by Michael Courtney DMD 12, Taylor (Nicholas) Snider DMD 12, and Director of the Advanced Specialty Education Program in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Dr. David Cottrell. The review titled, "Dental ... More
Srinivas Ayilavarapu DSC 08, PERIO 10 Takes Top Honors at Boston Periodontal Residents Meeting
On May 8, the Boston Periodontal Residents Meeting was hosted by Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. The meeting welcomed periodontal residents from Tufts, Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM), and Harvard School of Dental Medicine. Srinivas Ayilavarapu DSC 08, PERIO 10 won the... More
Volunteers Address Client’s Fear of Dentist
Division of Community Health Programs (CHP) Oral Health Promotion Director Kathy Lituri and three student volunteers: Min Lynn DMD 10, Nisha Sundaragopal DMD 11, and Thalida Dong DMD 10, headed over to the Bay Cove Wellness Center Kick Off Wellness Fair on May 6. The group promoted... More
Panel Provides Insight and Inspiration to Aspiring Female Dentists
The Boston University chapter of the American Association of Women Dentists (AAWD) hosted a Women in Dentistry Panel Brunch on Saturday, May 8. Attendees included members of the BU AAWD chapter, GSDM students, and pre-dental students from Boston University, Tufts University, Brandeis University, and Simmons College. The panel... More
Dr. Steven Perlman Receives Let Me Be Brave Award
Clinical Professor of Pediatric Dentistry Steven Perlman PEDO 76 was honored at the Let Me Be Brave 2010 Hall of Fame Gala on May 11. The Gala was chaired by the Dean's Advisory Board Member Marshall Sloane and his family and held at the Agganis Arena... More
Nominate an Outstanding Staff Member for Distinguished Service Award
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2010 Boston University Henry M. Goldman Award for Distinguished Service. This award is presented to a member of the staff who has demonstrated outstanding commitment to the School and made an important impact on the community by working to... More
BUVSDA Gives Thanks at Picnic
Boston University Vietnamese Student Dental Association (BUVSDA) held an end of the year picnic on Sunday, May 5, on the Boston Common. The sun-filled day provided a great opportunity for the BUVSDA officers to thank all the members for their contributions to the club. Future events, More