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Study Suggests When Dealing With Fungi, it’s Best to Attack From Both Sides
Each year, 83,000 life-threatening fungal infections cost us $2.6 billion. And this number will only go up as HIV infection, cancer chemotherapy, and organ transplants bump up the immune-compromised population where these fungi thrive. Or maybe not. Professor of Molecular and Cell Biology Dr. David E. Levin and his... More
Dean Jeffrey W. Hutter Appointed Chair of ADA Advisory Committee on EBD
On November 24, Dean Jeffrey W. Hutter was appointed Chair of the American Dental Association (ADA) Advisory Committee on Evidence-Based Dentistry (EBD). This committee was formed in 2001 as part of the ADA's action plan for evidence-based activities. Dean Hutter previously served as Chair of this... More
GSDM Community Spreads Holiday Cheer through Toys for Tots Donations
The American Student Dental Association (ASDA) chapter at Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) continued their tradition of making the holidays more joyful for Boston children in need again this year. BU ASDA Community Outreach Chair, Courtney Brady DMD 11, coordinated the chapter’s... More
Board Certification Proves Rewarding for Faculty Members
Associate Professors Dr. Hatice Hasturk and Dr. I. Alpdogan Kantarci were both named Diplomates of the American Board of Periodontology in 2009. Dr. Hasturk received her certification in May and Dr. Kantarci completed his in November. The certification process involved comprehensive qualifying and oral examinations covering all... More
Orthodontic Faculty Honor the Late Dr. Anthony Gianelly at Italian Dental Congress
Clinical Instructor Dr. M. Gabriela Marquez, Clinical Assistant Professor Dr. Jack Bednar, and Clinical Instructor Dr. Negaar Sagafi traveled to Italy at the end of November to take part in the XXVII National Congress of the Italian Society of Bidimensional Technique. This Society, founded in ... More
Grand Rounds Presentation Leads to Engaging Discussion
Fourth-year DMD student Komail Abbas presented the second grand rounds of the 2009-2010 school year, based on a treatment plan he developed for a patient he treated during his externship rotation at Dorchester House from July 27 to October 2. Abbas' externship preceptor was Dr. Thomas Ricci. Abbas’ patient was a... More
Dr. George Huang Welcomes Endodontic Residents
Herbert Schilder Professor in Endodontics and Director of the Postdoctoral Program in Endodontics Dr. George Huang hosted a reception to welcome the new and returning residents of the Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) Postdoctoral Program in Endodontics on Thursday, October 29... More
Boston Dental Students Share Research
Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) Student Research Group (SRG) met with student research groups from Harvard School of Dental Medicine and Tufts University School of Dental Medicine on Friday, November 13 at Harvard. Two students from each school presented their research ... More
Kenneth Malament PROS 77 Named 2009 ACP Distinguished Lecturer
Alum Kenneth Malament PROS 77 is the 2009 recipient of the American College of Prosthodontists (ACP) Distinguished Lecturer Award. Dr. Malament was selected for this prestigious award based on his contributions in the areas of science, publication, and education, as well as his devotion as a... More
Advanced Standing Student Monika Dahiya Publishes Book
First-year advanced standing student Monika Dahiya published a book on October 26 through German publisher VDM Verlag. The book is titled, "Prevalence of Oral Manifestations of HIV Infection: A Global Picture," and is available on Amazon. Dahiya's book outlines the current epidemiology of HIV associated oral lesions globally and stratifies countries... More