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.
GSDM Predoctoral Class of 2024 Recognition and Awards Dinner applauds hard work, dedication, and accomplishments of this year’s graduates
Fifty-eight awards were presented to graduating students during the Predoctoral Class of 2024 Recognition and Awards Dinner on Thursday, May 16, held at Agganis Arena.
“Behind the Scenes” of Commencement: How Afsheen Lakhani DMD 06 AEGD 07, Director of Group Practices and Clinical Associate Professor of General Dentistry, Prepares as Commencement Announcer
For the third installment of our ongoing “Behind the Scenes” series, we spoke with Afsheen Lakhani DMD 06 AEGD 07, GSDM director of group practices and clinical associate professor of general dentistry, about her journey to becoming our commencement announcer and how she is preparing to read every name from the GSDM graduating Class of 2024 and announce them live to a crowd of loved ones during this year’s Commencement ceremony.
The Gift that Keeps on Giving: Boston University Medical Campus Anatomy Donor Memorial Service Returns as an Annual End-of-Year Tribute
The 2024 Boston University Medical Campus Anatomy Donor Memorial Service, “Garden of Gratitude,” took place on Friday, May 3, in Hiebert Lounge. This was the first BUMC anatomy donor memorial service since 2019. For Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine and Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine students, body dissection is a critical part of their anatomy education, making the memorial service an emotional rite of passage.
GSDM Community Given New Beginnings and Endless Opportunities During 2024 ADEA Annual Session & Exhibition
From winning second place in student poster competition to being elected to officer appointments for various ADEA committees, sections, and special interest groups, the GSDM community was active during the 2024 American Dental Education Association Annual (ADEA) Session and Exhibition, held from March 9-12 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Research Spotlight: GSDM Faculty Member Led Promising Mobile App Development Targeted for Unmotivated Smoker Intervention
A mobile app focused on stress and mood management shows promise as an intervention for smokers who are not yet motivated to quit, indicating the need for further study, according to the results of a feasibility study published in JMIR Formative Research in April 2024.
Alumni Spotlight: Three GSDM alums are 2024 ADA “10 Under 10” Award winners
Three GSDM alums were named winners of the American Dental Association’s 2024 “10 Under 10” Awards. Ana Keohane DMD 16, Dr. Jessica C. Williams DPH 23, and Dr. Austin Lee AEGD 16 were recognized for their significant philanthropy, leadership, and/or advocacy efforts in the dental field.
GSDM Creates New Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Radiology
GSDM’s new department of Oral & Maxillofacial Radiology will support both pre- and postdoctoral education, clinical training, research, calibration, and compliance. Dr. Deeba Kashtwari will serve as the department’s inaugural chair.
GSDM Professor Testifies in Support of Rare Genetic Craniofacial Disease Insurance Coverage
As of 2023, Dr. Yoshiyuki Mochida, GSDM clinical professor of molecular & cell biology, has testified at public hearings five times—both in person and via written testimony– in support of Massachusetts legislation that would guarantee insurance coverage for Massachusetts residents with rare genetic craniofacial conditions.
GSDM Community Dazzles at 2024 Yankee Dental Congress
During this year’s Yankee Dental Congress, the Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) community reunited in the alumni lounge, expanded their knowledge with continued education classes, and mingled at the alumni reception.