Student Spotlight: GSDM Student Awarded First Place in National Oral Health Literacy video contest
Tim Huang DMD 25 and his brother Scott Huang, a student at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, won the 2024 American Dental Association and the National Advisory Committee Oral Health Literacy in Dentistry Video Contest with an engaging music video promoting oral healthcare tips.
GSDM Student Organization Develops “Social Stories” for Pediatric Patients and Patients with Disabilities
The GSDM Chapter of American Academy of Developmental Medicine and Dentistry (AADMD) is creating a series of GSDM-specific “social stories,” visual narratives depicting various parts of a dental appointment experience.
Tooth Talk: Q&A with William Farroll DMD 26
For the third edition of “Tooth Talk,” we spoke with William Farroll DMD 26. He shared his love for pediatric dentistry and how he found his niche groups within the GSDM community.
Science Day 2025 Makes History with Highest-Ever Participation Rate
A record-breaking 55 students, residents, and fellows presented their cutting-edge experimentations, showcasing the school’s latest contributions to advancing the field’s knowledge, at the 2025 GSDM Science Day.
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.
Smiling Across the Globe: 2024 International Externship Exchange Program Students Share Their International Dental Tales
Twelve fourth-year DMD students took the journeys of a lifetime last year to gain global perspectives on dental healthcare systems during the 2024 GSDM International Externship Exchange Program. The participating students shared what they learned in a presentation to the GSDM community on January 8.
Tooth Talk: Q&A with Brittany Quainoo CAMED 22 DMD 26
In our new Q&A series, “Tooth Talk,” we are sitting down with GSDM students and residents to learn more about their paths to Boston University, their time at GSDM, and how they have made Boston their home. We spoke with Brittany Quainoo CAMED 22 DMD 26. She discussed her experiences with the Student National Dental Association and her goals as president for the organization.
GSDM Chapter of American Association of Women Dentists Win National Awards
The GSDM chapter of the American Association of Women Dentists (AAWD) secured two major national awards in 2024, including being named Student Chapter of the Year, the first time in the history of the GSDM chapter that it has won this award. The chapter’s president, Aisha Amel M. Daigle DMD 25, was also selected as Student Leader of the Year.
Scholarship Spotlight: Four GSDM Periodontology Residents Awarded 2024 Scholarships
Four GSDM periodontology residents recently received scholarships to support their dental education.
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.