GSDM faculty member to co-lead Focused Research Program
A Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) faculty member has received funding for a Focused Research Program (FRP) focusing on simulation modeling for population health through the Rafik B. Hariri Institute for Computing and Computational Science & Engineering at Boston University. The Hariri Institute for Computing’s Focused Research Programs (FRPs) support intensive, faculty-driven […]
Student Spotlight: Meet the Class of 2021
Every student from the Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine has a unique story—where they came from, what they’re doing here, and where they’re going next. The Class of 2021 is no exception. Out of about 200 predoctoral graduates, we chose nine students—a diverse group who came to Boston from all corners of the […]
Student Spotlight: Ana-Gabriela Benghiac DMD AS 22 recognized for volunteer hours
When Ana-Gabriela Benghiac DMD AS 22 thinks about why she’s drawn to giving back to her community, a quote from English writer John Bunyan comes to mind. “[He] said, you have never really lived until you have done something for someone who can never repay you,” Benghiac said. Benghiac has taken the quote to heart, […]
GSDM celebrates Class of 2021 with mix of virtual and in-person events
While the Class of 2021’s final year at the Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine was a challenging one, the clear theme throughout numerous Commencement Week events is that nothing can take away from what the students and residents of this class have achieved. “It is also necessary for me to urge you not to […]
Student Spotlight: Victoria Chang DMD 23 selected as a Paul Ambrose Scholar
With classes moved online and many extracurriculars canceled or modified because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Victoria Chang DMD 23 found herself itching to do something more. “I felt like there was a greater need for outreach—simultaneously, I felt limited in my capacity,” Chang said. However, by being selected as a 2021 Paul Ambrose Scholar, Chang […]
GSDM students give back to local community
While volunteering in-person is not currently an option, students at the Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) have still found creative ways to give back to the local community. From October 2020 to February 2021, over 40 students took part in “virtual volunteering” at several Boston-area organizations, doing everything from donating […]
GSDM faculty member to become youngest president in Massachusetts Dental Society history
Dr. Meredith Bailey will make history this July when she becomes the youngest president in the history of the Massachusetts Dental Society (MDS) and the first who will serve a two-year term. Bailey, clinical instructor in the Department of General Dentistry and a group practice leader at the Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of […]
GSDM stands out at first-ever virtual Yankee Dental Congress
The 2021 Yankee Dental Congress may have looked a little different this year, but members of the Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) still found a way to show up and stand out—albeit in a new format. Due to restrictions imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s Yankee Dental Congress […]
Provost Antman addresses BUAWD about leadership in medical professions
Dr. Karen Antman, provost of Boston University Medical Campus and dean of Boston University School of Medicine, shared some guidelines for thriving in academic medicine (including dental medicine) during a December 8, 2020, presentation hosted and moderated by the Association of Women Dentists Chapter (BUAWD) at Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine […]
GSDM aims to address dental assistant shortage with training program
One could say that the dental assistant is the right hand of the dentist—or, perhaps, a mind reader. “They’re there to help the dentist by anticipating their needs, preparing for procedures, and if they’re a good assistant, actually allowing the dentist to do better dentistry,” said Dr. Margaret Errante, associate dean for Quality Management, Compliance […]