USSDA Students Stand Up for Veterans at Operation Stand Down
The 2011 Massachusetts Operation Stand Down was held on August 26 and 27, at the IBEW 103 in Dorchester. GSDM, under the leadership of CHP Oral Health Promotion Director Kathy Lituri, has volunteered at this event for several years running, but this year they collaborated with Dr. Al Filzer and Healthcare for the Homeless to provide […]
It’s in the Bag
Mayor Thomas M. Menino and the Boston Public Health Commission’s Connecting Families to School Program gave away close to 1,000 book bags to area children on August 24, filled with school supplies. The goal of the giveaway event, held at the Salvation Army in Dorchester, was to help prepare Boston students for the upcoming school […]
Let’s Picnic!
The annual Healthy Baby/Healthy Child (HBHC) Picnic was held on August 23, at the Stony Brook Reservation. Participants were treated to a day of sunshine and lots of good food. HBHC is an innovative home-visiting program whose mission it is to promote the health and well-being of women, children, and families in Boston, particularly those […]
HSDA Navigates Dance Steps and New Friendships
The BU Chapter of HSDA kicked off the 2011-2012 academic year with a fun outing to the Blackstone Community Center Park to salsa dance. The “Salsa in the Park” event, on August 22, was part of a series, hosted by local dance company, Metamovements, on summer Mondays. The lessons are free and for people of all age […]
Oral Health Exam? All in a Day’s Play for Kids at Boston Children’s Museum
The line stretched around the block as excited Boston children and their parents, siblings, and friends waited to get into the Boston Children’s Museum for the Countdown to Kindergarten event. The August 30 event was an annual celebration for families with children entering kindergarten at Boston Public Schools. The event attracted hundreds of families that not […]
Chelsea Students Go Back to School Armed with Oral Health Smarts
Seven staff members—Dr. Lina Benslimane, Dr. Martin Ugarte, Anuj Goyal, Krissie Gibbs, Joyce Ganas, John D’Adamo, and Flor Amaya—from the School-Based Health Programs at GSDM attended the 8th Annual Chelsea Back to School Celebration on August 25. This annual event was sponsored by Chelsea Community Organizations and was held at the Williams Middle School. More […]
GSDM Prepares for Accreditation
GSDM is currently preparing for accreditation by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA). As stated on the CODA website, their mission is to serve the public by establishing, maintaining, and applying standards that ensure the quality and continuous improvement of dental and dental-related education and reflect the evolving practice of dentistry. The Commission, […]
New Students Elect Class Officers
Elections for class officers of the first-year DMD and AS classes have come to a close. Congratulations to the following students: AS Class of 2013 President: Dr. Manu Sharma Vice President: Dr. Ammar Awadi Secretary: Dr. Mohini Shinde Treasurer: Dr. Navid Kabiri DMD Class of 2015 President: Ms. Maria Vasilakos Vice President: Mr. Christopher Connell […]
SNDA Educates Middle-Schoolers at Fenway Park
Students from the GSDM chapter of the Student National Dental Association (SNDA), along with faculty sponsor Clinical Instructor Dr. Corinna Culler, reached out to middle-school age children at the annual Middle-O event held at Fenway Park. The event took place on September 6 and eight members of the SNDA attended. When asked what the number one […]
Dr. Frank Schiano Recognized for International Volunteer Service
Clinical Assistant Professor Dr. Frank Schiano was awarded the American Dental Association (ADA) Certificate for International Volunteer Service by Massachusetts Dental Society (MDS) President Dr. Charles Silvius at the MDS Board of Trustees meeting on September 9. The ADA Committee on International Programs and Development believes that the personal effort and dedication of Association members […]