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.
GSDM Professor Wins BU Ignition Award to Aid Project Development on Permanent Tooth Enamel Restoration Process
Current tooth enamel restoration techniques are expensive, invasive, and are seen as non-permeant solutions, but one of the 2023 Boston University Ignition Awards winners – a GSDM professor and his team – are now one step closer to creating a permanent solution.
The 2023 Boston Head & Neck Cancer Symposium Focused on Human Impact and Patient Experiences
The patient perspective—as valuable as it is—frequently is overlooked during scientific and clinical applications. To help address this, the 2023 Boston Head & Neck Cancer Symposium, held on October 6, championed the patient voice, most notably by adding for the first time a patient panel with three cancer survivors.
Research Spotlight: GSDM’s Michelle Henshaw Co-leads New HIV and Oral Health Scientific Working Group
Dr. Michelle Henshaw SPH 96, GSDM associate dean of global & population health, and two co-leaders are leading a new scientific working group focusing on HIV and oral health research with the Providence/Boston Center for AIDS Research (Prov/Bos CFAR.)