Unstoppable and Shining Brightly: GSDM Predoctoral Class of 2026 Recognition and Awards Dinner Honors Graduates’ Drive and Devotion
Nearly 60 awards were presented to members of the Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine Class of 2026 during the Predoctoral Class of 2026 Recognition and Awards Dinner on Wednesday, May 13, at Boston University’s Agganis Arena.
BU ASDA Chapter Receives 2026 Gold Crown Award for Community Service
The Boston University American Student Dental Association (BU ASDA) chapter won a Gold Crown Award for Community Service at the 2026 ASDA Annual Session in February.
Student Spotlight: Mya Leonardo DMD 29 and Matt Foshay DMD 29 Win 2026 ASDA District 1 Debate
Mya Leonardo DMD 29 and Matt Foshay DMD 29 won first place representing GSDM at the 17th Annual Massachusetts Dental Society (MDS) and the American Student Dental Association (ASDA) District 1 Student Debate during the 2026 Yankee Dental Congress.
Student Spotlight: Two GSDM Student Submissions Win National Oral Health Literacy Video Contest
GSDM students won both second and third place in the 2025 American Dental Association and the National Advisory Committee Oral Health Literacy in Dentistry Video Contest.
Faculty Spotlight: Shilpi Joshi DMD 12 Received Lucy Hobbs Project Humanitarian Award
Shilpi Joshi DMD 12, instructor of general dentistry, has been named the recipient of the 2026 Lucy Hobbs Project Humanitarian Award.
Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Carla Evans Receives 2025 American Association of Orthodontists Lifetime Achievement Award in Orthodontic Research
Dr. Carla Evans, clinical professor of orthodontics, received the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) Lifetime Achievement Award in Orthodontic Research earlier this year, becoming the first GSDM faculty member to receive this recognition.
Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Konstantinos Michalakis Receives 2025 American College of Prosthodontists Educator of the Year Award
Dr. Konstantinos Michalakis, professor of restorative sciences & biomaterials and department of restorative sciences & biomaterials chair, will be presented with the 2025 American College of Prosthodontists (ACP) Educator of the Year Award during the ACP Annual Session in October.
GSDM Chapter of Student National Dental Association Won Medium-Sized Chapter of the Year
The GSDM chapter of Student National Dental Association received first place for the Medium-Sized Chapter of the Year during the SNDA 53rd National Convention in July 2025.
Staff Spotlight: Lamma Mrouh, Practice Manager, Receives 2025 Kristen Donovan Award for Excellence in Service
Lamma Mrouh, a practice manager with the Clinical Affairs team, was awarded the school’s 2025 Kristen Donovan Award for Excellence in Service after numerous nominators extolled her commitment to the school, her work ethic, and her welcoming demeanor.
Staff Spotlight: Lori Davis, Assistant Dean for Strategic Initiatives, receives 2025 John S. Perkins Award for Distinguished Service
Lori Davis, assistant dean for strategic initiatives, was named one of three 2025 Boston University John S. Perkins Award for Distinguished Service recipients—the highest honor for Boston University staff.