Alumni Spotlight: GSDM Alum’s Family Business Serves Up Ethically Sourced Coffee and Autism-Friendly Work Environments
Malekshah Oskoui DMD 98 ENDO 01 is striving to help those on the autism spectrum–one cup of ethically sourced coffee at a time. Oskoui, along with his wife Mehrnoosh, founded Epic Roastery Coffee Company, a small family business in Appleton, Wisconsin, that roasts high-quality ethically-source coffee and fosters a professional environment where individuals on the autism spectrum can contribute to a local business in a mutually beneficial way.
GSDM Community Makes Lasting Impressions at 2025 Yankee Dental Congress
Members of the GSDM community connected with friends and colleagues, learned from innovative speakers, and expanded their industry knowledge at this year’s Yankee Dental Congress, held from January 30 to February 1 at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center.
Writing Love Stories, One Filling at a Time
For five GSDM couples, dentistry brought them more than just a career, it brought them love. In celebration of Valentine’s Day, GSDM Communications is sharing their BU Dental love stories.
Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Xiaofei Zhu ENDO 21 Receives Endodontic Educator Fellowship
Dr. Xiaofei Zhu ENDO 21, assistant professor and research director of endodontics, is the first GSDM faculty member to be awarded the AAE Foundation for Endodontics’ Endodontic Educator Fellowship.
Eight GSDM Community Member Join New Massachusetts Special Commission on Oral Health
Eight GSDM community members were appointed to the newly established Massachusetts Special Commission on Oral Health earlier this year.
Thirty-two GSDM alumni and/or faculty members were inducted into dental honor societies
Thirty-two members of the GSDM community were inducted over the last few months into three prominent dental honor societies: the Pierre Fauchard Academy, the International College of Dentists, and the American College of Dentists. Pierre Fauchard Academy and the American College of Dentists recognized six and 10 GSDM community members respectively at ADA SmileCon […]
GSDM Salutes Alumni Who Serve: Three Alums Share Stories of Military Dentistry for Veteran’s Day
For this Veterans Day, GSDM Communications spoke to three GSDM alumni from different branches of the U.S. Armed Forces about the time with the military.
Alumni Spotlight: Gina Terenzi CAS 86 DMD 91 and Dr. Michelle Henshaw SPH 96 DPH 07 Receive 2024 GSDM Distinguished Alumni Awards
Gina Terenzi CAS 86 DMD 91 and Dr. Michelle Henshaw SPH 96 DPH 07, GSDM associate dean for global & population health, were presented with the 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award for Service to the Community at the GSDM Alumni Weekend reception in September.
Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Tim Penberthy ENDO 95 Named as President of Idaho State Dental Association
Dr. Tim Penberthy ENDO 95 was named president of the Idaho State Dental Association (ISDA) for a one-year term, effective July 1.
GSDM volunteers partner with local schools to screen 88 athletes during 2024 Special Olympics Massachusetts Summer Games
On Saturday, June 8, 60 volunteers from the Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM), Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, and Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences provided oral healthcare services to athletes participating in the 2024 Special Olympics Massachusetts Summer Games as part of the Special Olympics Healthy Athletes® Special Smiles program.