Bad Teeth Pose Heart Disease Risk in Younger Men, Study Shows
Members of the Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine (BUGSDM) Department of Health Policy and Health Services Research, Associate Professor Dr. Thomas Dietrich, Research Coordinator Monik Jimenez, Professor Dr. Elizabeth Krall Kaye, Pantel S. Vokonas, and Professor and Chair Dr. Raul Garcia, show conclusively periodontal disease is a risk factor for coronary heart disease […]
BUSNDA Sends in Superheroes to Promote Dental Health
On Tuesday, March 11, Boston University’s Student National Dental Association (BUSNDA) orchestrated an interactive oral hygiene presentation for first and second grade students at Henry L. Higginson Elementary School in Roxbury, Massachusetts. The community service event’s participants included BUSNDA President Joseph Ayitey-Adjin DMD 09, Vice President Kimberly Haynes DMD 09, Secretary Shaun White DMD 09, […]
Journal of the Massachusetts Dental Society Honors Dr. Paula K. Friedman
The recently released Winter 2008 Journal of the Massachusetts Dental Society names Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine (BUGSDM) Associate Dean for Administration and Director of the Geriatric Fellowship Program Dr. Paula K. Friedman as one of the 2007 William McKenna Volunteer Heroes. The Journal of the Massachusetts Dental Society annually names the William […]
Science Day 2008 Puts Emphasis on Research
Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine (BUGSDM) hosted Science Day 2008 on Thursday, March 27. The day featured vendor exhibitions, a keynote research presentation, and student poster and oral presentations. Sponsors included the BUGSDM branch of the American Student Dental Association (ASDA), the Student Research Group, and the Predoctoral Research Program. This year’s keynote […]
Students Visit Mexico for Service Trip
Earlier this month, two Boston University Goldman School of Medicine (BUGSDM) students, Carolyn Dicus DMD 08 and James Rochefort DMD 08 participated in a service trip to Teacapan, , a small fishing village in southwest . For the second year in a row, this trip has been arranged through Project Stretch and sponsored by BUGSDM’s […]
BUGSDM Fits Mouth Guards at Youth Hockey Clinic
Faculty and students from Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine (BUGSDM) spent an afternoon on Monday, March 17 fitting young hockey players with mouth guards during the WBZ NewsRadio 1030 Youth Hockey Clinic at the TD Banknorth Garden. "This was another great example of our commitment to working with the community," said Assistant Professor […]
ADA Foundation Awards Scholarships
Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine (BUGSDM) students, Stefanie Sunnes DMD 10 and Ismael Montane DMD 10 were both awarded a $2,500 Minority Dental Scholarship for the 2007-2008 academic year by the ADA Foundation. These scholarships are given annually to outstanding second-year students who are identified as being underrepresented in dental school enrollment. "Receiving […]
24th Oral Health & HIV Symposium Focuses on the Geriatric Patient
The 24th Annual Symposium on Oral Health & HIV took place on Friday, March 14, at the Marriott Boston, Newton. This annual event was designed to update participants on new concerns and issues related to AIDS, HIV infection, and the practice of dentistry. This year focused on emerging issues in the oral care of the […]
BUGSDM Spreads Oral Health Awareness at Boston Diabetes EXPO
Under the leadership of Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine (BUGSDM) Division of Community Health Programs, students and faculty of BUGSDM increased oral health awareness at the American Diabetes Association’s Boston Diabetes EXPO on Saturday, March 15. Volunteers provided free dental screenings and handed out educational material to EXPO attendees. This is the fifth […]
BUIDRE Exhibits at UAE International Dental Conference
Boston University Institute for Dental Research & Education Dubai (BUIDRE), participated in their first Arab dental exhibition as part of the UAE International Dental Conference and Arab Dental Exhibition – AEEDC® Dubai earlier this month at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre. This event is the leading dental event in the Middle East and this […]