GSDM Celebrates Year of the Snake at TetInBoston Festival
On Saturday, February 2, 2013, students from the Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) and Oral Health Promotion Director Kathy Lituri rang in the Vietnamese New Year at the 2013 TetInBoston Festival. TetInBoston is an annual Vietnamese New Year Festival organized by the Vietnamese-American Community of Massachusetts and the Intercollegiate Vietnamese […]
New Position for Dr. Michelle Henshaw
Dean Jeffrey W. Hutter appointed Dr. Michelle Henshaw to the position of Associate Dean for Global & Population Health, effective February 1, 2013. In this capacity, Dr. Henshaw will lead efforts related to developing and showcasing the Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine’s (GSDM) position as a world leader in global health and interprofessional […]
Dr. Frank Oppenheim and Colleagues Publish Promising Research on Genetically Enhanced Antimicrobial Salivary Proteins
Henry M. Goldman Distinguished Scientist and Professor of Periodontology & Oral Biology Dr. Frank Oppenheim—along with co-authors Drs. Eva J. Helmerhorst, Urs Lendenmann, and Gwynneth D. Offner—build on decades of research achievement on the structure and function of salivary proteins in the article “Anti-candidal activity of genetically engineered histatin variants with multiple functional domains,” published […]
GSDM Students Promote Oral Health at Boston Sikh Sangat Society Oral Health Fair
On Sunday, January 27, 13 students from the Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) and Oral Health Promotion Director Kathy Lituri participated in the Boston Sikh Sangat Society Oral Health Fair. The Fair was sponsored by the School’s Division of Community Health Programs (CHP) and organized by GSDM students Varun Arya, […]
GSDM Readies for the 50th Anniversary Kick-off Celebration at Yankee Dental Congress
Dean Hutter and members of the 50th Anniversary Celebration Planning Committee handed out gift bags to faculty and staff yesterday and today in the cafeteria. The Office of Student Affairs will be distributing items to all pre-doctoral and post-doctoral students tomorrow. Gift bags included buttons, lanyards, notepads, and hats. Be sure to attend the historic reception […]
Dr. Jonathan Shenkin Featured in Parents Magazine
Parents Magazine’s Jan Sheehan spoke to Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Health Policy & Health Services Research Dr. Jonathan Shenkin for the February 2013 article, “The Fight Against Cavities.” The article offers tips for keeping young children’s teeth free of decay. Dr. Shenkin’s tips include: Start cleaning the mouth early. “A child can […]
GSDM Students Participate in Notre Dame Educational Center Dental Health Fair
On Thursday, January 24, 2013, nine students from the Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) and Oral Health Promotion Director Kathy Lituri volunteered at the Notre Dame Educational Center (NDEC) Dental Health Fair. Jenny Lorenzo and Fransheska Ovalles, both DMD 13, organized this American Student Dental Association (ASDA) event in collaboration […]
Dr. Russell Giordano Appointed Associate Professor in Materials Science and Engineering at BU College of Engineering
Dr. Russell Giordano II has been appointed Associate Professor in Materials Science and Engineering at the Boston University College of Engineering. He has been serving there as a participating faculty member since 2008 and this formal appointment to the faculty is testament to his outstanding research, commitment, and leadership. He has served on the Steering […]
Stacey McNamee Assumes Expanded Role
Director of Alumni Relations Stacey McNamee has recently assumed an expanded role within the Office of Development and Alumni Relations. McNamee, a long-term and beloved staff member of the Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM), has been promoted to Director of Alumni Relations and Annual Giving, and will be charged with directing all […]
GSDM Fall 2012 Intramural Champions Lunch
On Monday, January 14, 2013, the Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) held a pizza lunch honoring the GSDM Fall 2012 Intramural Championship teams. The winning teams were: Nothing Personal (Men’s Dodgeball), Nothing Personal (Men’s AA and Co-Rec AA Flag Football), That Blitz Cray (Co-Rec A Flag Football), and the Jawbreakers […]