Alumni Spotlight: GSDM alum named Iowa New Dentist of the Year
Alyssa Darling DMD 16 was named the Iowa Dental Association 2025 New Dentist of the Year.
“The Power of Collaboration and Compassion:” GSDM Class of 2025 International Elective Externship Participants Discuss Aboard Clinical Experiences in Rural Communities
During the 2024-2025 academic year, GSDM students, alumni, and faculty participated in “mission trips” to five countries as part of the school’s International Elective Externship program, which offers fourth-year DMD students an opportunity to provide dental care outside of a typical clinical situation to individuals who lack regular access to care. During an informational session on April 29, students who participated in the program shared their experiences.
GSDM faculty member wins 2026 AAE Calvin D. Torneck Part-Time Educator Award
Yanling Jiang Oral Biology 91 DMD 95 ENDO 99, clinical professor emerita of endodontics, has been awarded the 2026 American Association of Endodontists Calvin D. Torneck part-time educator award.
Three Grateful Graduates Show Appreciation to Inspirational GSDM Faculty and Staff
On the eve of Commencement, three members of the Class of 2025 shared stories about a GSDM faculty or staff member who inspired them and pushed them to be the best dental professional they could be.
Record-Breaking Celebration: Alumni Co-Presenters and Graduates Share Their Commencement Day Excitement
Three alumni co-presenters and their Class of 2025 graduates shared with GSDM Communications about what this one-of-a-kind experience meant to them.
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.