Groundbreaking Research Uses Stem Cells to Relieve Mouth, Face Pain
Research from Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine and University of Maryland School of Dentistry shows for the first time that a particular type of stem cell, bone marrow derived mesenchymal stem cells (BMMSCs), can suppress orofacial pain rapidly–within one day of treatment–by either IV injection of cells or direct injection of […]
CHP Faculty Members Get Busy in June
Community Health programs (CHP) faculty and staff sure have been busy! CHP dentists Drs. Lina Benslimane, Martha Neely, and Martin Ugarte-Chavez headed out to several events in June to spread the word about good oral health to the local community. Some of their stops included: Father-Friendly BBQ: Clinical InstructorCindy Cadoret and Oral Health Educator Krissie […]
Journal of Dental Research Highlights Work of Dr. Philip Trackman’s Lab
The July edition of the Journal of Dental Research published research by Professor Dr. Philip Trackman titled, “Loss of Basement Membrane Integrity in Human Gingival Overgrowth.“ This study extends findings that were published earlier this year in the American Journal of Pathology which detail evidence obtained for epithelial to mesenchymal transition contributing to the pathology […]
Dr. Srinivas Ayilavarapu Earns ABP Board Certification
Assistant Professor Dr. Srinivas Ayilavarapu recently earned his board certification from the American Board of Periodontology (ABP). To achieve certification and Diplomate status a periodontist must have made significant achievements beyond the mandatory education requirements of the specialty. The achievements include passing comprehensive qualifying and oral examinations that cover all phases of periodontal disease and […]
Energetic GSDM Volunteers Welcome Blackstone Elementary School Students
The 12th Annual Blackstone Elementary School Field trip took place on June 16. Eighty-four third grade students arrived at the Dental School for a day of interactive fun and learning. The large group of energetic children was shepherded through the day’s activities by Captain Cavity Fighter (Sarah Courtney DMD 12) and a host of volunteers […]
Recent Alums Join Former Faculty in Jamaican Outreach
Bernhard (Ben) Bringewald DMD 11 joined the Jamaica Awareness Association of California (JAAC) 2011 Annual Medical and Education Mission trip to Jamaica following GSDM graduation May 28 to June 3. JAAC conducts an annual, seven-day mission to rural Jamaica with a team of medical professionals and other volunteers to provide medical screenings, laparoscopic surgeries, dental […]
GSDM Returns to Special Olympics Massachusetts Games
GSDM returned to the Special Olympic Massachusetts Games Saturday, June 18, 2011 at Harvard University’s athletic grounds in Cambridge. Staff, student, and faculty volunteers registered athletes, gave free oral health screenings, made mouth guards, demonstrated proper hygiene, provided nutrition counseling, gave out goody bags filled with dental supplies including electronic Shrek toothbrushes, and helped keep […]
California Alumni Open Their Homes to GSDM Family
Two BU alumni couples in California hosted events at their homes this month. The Dean and Mrs. Hutter and fellow alumni gathered for spectacular views and reminiscing about the School. “With nearly 700 GSDM alumni in California we have begun to focus on building a robust complement of alumni programs in the region,” said Dean […]
Faculty & Staff Meeting Recap
The June 21 GSDM Faculty & Staff Meeting updated the GSDM community on a variety of ongoing and upcoming initiatives at the School. Before these updates began, Dean Jeffrey W. Hutter welcomed everyone and asked staff and faculty who joined the School since June 16, 2010 to stand and introduce themselves. Dean Hutter announced that […]
Jackie Gallant Retires After 25 Years
After 25 years of dedicated service Patient Financial Services Manager of Insurance & Claims Jacqueline “Jackie” Gallant departed the Dental School on June 30, to enjoy retirement. Friends and colleagues gathered in the Dean’s Conference Room to offer Gallant congratulations and best wishes. Said Dean Hutter, “It is evident from the joyous group that’s assembled here […]