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Alumni spotlight: Wallace Bellamy DMD 89
Honoring the history of black dentists in the U.S. while advocating for, mentoring the next generation of dentists of color. Wallace Bellamy DMD 89 remembers the exact day he decided to become a dentist. It was an oven-hot summer day in Sacramento, and he had a dental appointment sandwiched between two-a-day... More
Resident Spotlight: Elias Exarchos ENG 15 DMD 19 PERIO 22 named Zanni Scholar
For Elias Exarchos ENG 15 DMD 19 PERIO 22, the path to periodontics started a decade ago – he just didn’t know it at the time. After completing a degree in biomedical engineering at BU’s School of Engineering in 2015, he found himself at a crossroads, and had to decide whether... More
GSDM students expand global knowledge through international externship programs
What do a fresh-breath clinic in Japan, a department of yoga therapy in India, and biomaterials research in England have in common? The answer may surprise you—but it doesn’t surprise a group of worldly fourth-year DMD students at the Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM). Nineteen members of... More
GSDM recognizes Class of 2020 student leadership virtually
For the first time ever, members of the Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) community celebrated their student leaders and teaching assistants…virtually. Each year, GSDM typically hosts a luncheon to recognize fourth-year DMD students and second-year DMD AS students who have served as teaching assistants (TA) or in leadership... More
GSDM faculty helps Maine abolish wait times for pediatric dentistry patients
One day, pediatric dentist Jonathan Shenkin’s office manager came to him with a problem. “She [said] we have three new patients in our office—all of them are in pain, and all of them have wait periods,” said Shenkin, who is a clinical associate professor of Health Policy & Health Services Research... More
Students present in Grand Rounds during 2019-20 academic year
Three members of the Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) Class of 2020 presented cases as part of Grand Rounds during the 2019-2020 academic year. Taylor Paek, Stephanie Bont and Melissa Ferguson each presented a case from their respective 10-week externships, with Paek presenting on October 8, 2019, Bont... More
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... More
HSDA offers Spanish classes to GSDM students
The Hispanic Student Dental Association (HSDA) at Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) wants to bridge the language barrier between Spanish-speaking patients and English-speaking dental students. “Having someone speak your language, and try to make that connection with you is so important,” said HSDA Vice President-Elect Cassandra Pierre-Jerome. “I... More
GSDM community gathers for Yankee Dental Congress Alumni Reception
The Plaza Ballroom of the Seaport Hotel echoed with laughter and chatter on the evening of January 31, 2020, as members of the Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) community gathered for an alumni reception as part of the 2020 Yankee Dental Congress in Boston, Massachusetts. More than 500... More
GSDM leaves their mark at Yankee Dental Congress
Members of the Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) community made a strong showing at the 2020 Yankee Dental Congress, held January 30—February 1, 2020 at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center. From award ceremonies to the bustling alumni lounge, it seemed that GSDM students, residents, faculty, staff, and... More