Over 80 family, friends, faculty, staff, and community members from the Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) gathered to celebrate the graduating residents of the Advanced Specialty Education Program in Pediatric Dentistry on Friday, June 16, 2017 at 33 Harry Agganis Way on the Charles River Campus of Boston University.

The 2017 Pediatric Dentistry graduates were Dr. Yasmin Alayyoubi, Dr. Hanadi Alwafi, Dr. Alison Brienza; Dr. Dina Ghaly-Habib, Dr. Norma Herrera, Dr. Yu Ong, Dr. Tarun Padmani, Dr. Solmaz Shir, Dr. Vani Takiar, and Dr. Carlos Valenzuela.

The evening’s program consisted of a cocktail hour, dinner, and the presentation of certificates to the graduates as well as remarks from several people who are instrumental in the Pediatric dentistry program at GSDM.

After welcoming remarks from Dr. Athanasios Zavras, Professor and Chair of the Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Dean Jeffrey W. Hutter provided congratulatory remarks to the graduating residents, as well as the faculty and staff for their outstanding support of the residents, the program, and the School. Other speakers during the program included; Dr. Wendy Cheney, Clinical Professor and Director of the Advanced Specialty Education Program in Pediatric dentistry; Dr. Porshe Jumlongras, Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatric dentistry; Yolanda Cruz, Dental Assistant Supervisor at East Boston Neighborhood Health Center; Dr. Susan Lo, Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatric Dentistry; Dr. Jayapriyaa Shanmugham, Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatric dentistry; Dr. Gerald Finkelstein Clinical Instructor in the Department of Pediatric dentistry; Dr. Minoo Chaichian, Clinical Instructor in the Department of Pediatric dentistry; Dr. Michelle Anderson of Massachusetts General Hospital; and Keena Banda, Office Manager at Franciscan Children’s, also were asked by Dr. Zavras to provide remarks to the graduating Class of 2017.

Photos can be found on Flickr.

On Friday, June 23, 2017, the Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) Program, Postgraduate Operative and Esthetic Program (PGOE) and Digital Dentistry Program at the Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) held their final Graduation Dinner on the Charles River Campus of Boston University. The following week, on Friday, June 30, 2017, AEGD alumni and guests gathered in the Trustee Ballroom of the Rafik B. Hariri Building for the AEGD Alumni Reunion and celebration of the 30^th year of the program. Dr. John I. Cassis PROS 86 DMD 88 Clinical Professor and Director of the Dental Health Center and Advanced Education in General Dentistry Program, and Dr. Dan Nathanson Professor and Chair of the Department of Restorative Sciences & Biomaterials hosted the events.

At the Graduation Dinner, faculty, graduates, friends, and family came together in the Student Village of BU. Dean and Mrs. Jeffrey W. Hutter were in attendance, as was Dr. Bing Liu DScD 99 DMD 03, President of the GSDM Alumni Association Board and Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of General Dentistry.

Prior to dinner, Dr. Cassis delivered the opening remarks as host, welcomed the guests, and introduced Dean Hutter, who congratulated the residents on their achievements, praised Drs. Nathanson and Cassis and the faculty for graduating another class of excellent dentists.  Dr. Cassis then introduced Dr. Liu, who welcomed the graduates to the GSDM alumni family; and Dr. Nathanson, who spoke about the Operative and Esthetic Program graduates.

After dinner, Dr. Cassis announced the names of the graduates of the 2017 AEGD and PGOE programs. Graduates of the AEGD program include:

• Drs. Sulafah Abdulrahman Abdulqawi Bin Shihon; Arielle Brooke Curtis; Janna Danielle Feldman; Jitendra Jethwani; Luri Lee; Yoon Jae Lee; Matthew David Mara; Jeffrey Nelson Pan; Hasti Sabbaghan; Grecia Corina Sucre Velazquez; Tsuyoshi Tanaka; and Haris Yu.
• Graduates of the PGOE program include: Drs. Laila Saleh Al Deeb; Mai Zohair M Almarzouki;  Khalid Salman K Almulhim; Nisreen Nabiel M Hassan; Wid Saleh S Jastaneiah; Hetaf Sameer Redwan; and Abeer Khaled M Tashkandi.
• The lone Digital Dentistry Program graduate was Dr.  Samar Hatem M Abuzinadah.

In addition, the following awards were presented: The recipient of the AEGD Clinical Excellence Award was Dr. Grecia Corina Sucre Velazquez. This award is given to one AEGD graduate who best exemplifies excellence in character and clinical proficiency.

Four awards for Clinical Proficiency were also presented throughout the evening. Dr. Jeffrey Pan received the AEGD Award for Clinical Proficiency in the field of General Dentistry; Dr. Samar Abuzindah was the Award for Clinical Proficiency in Digital Dentistry honoree; and Drs. Wid Jastaneiah and Abeer Tashkandi won the Award for Clinical Proficiency in the field of Operative & Esthetic Dentistry.

The following week, the GSDM community gathered to celebrate 30 years of success for the AEGD program.  Many alumni, faculty, staff, and friends reminisced about their time in the program, and had the opportunity to catch up with old friends.

Dean and Mrs. Hutter were again in attendance, as the Dean thanked Drs. Janet Peters, founding Director of the AEGD program, Dr. Nathanson and Dr. Cassis, along with all the faculty and staff for their dedication over the past 30 years to the AEGD program, that lead to its resounding success.

Drs. Cassis and Nathanson then each delivered their respective speeches for the evening.

Following the cocktail hour, dinner, and speeches, guests were treated to a video presentation, which included a photo slideshow, as well as interviews with AEGD alumni and faculty who reflected on AEGD and their experiences at GSDM. All guests were also given a gift bag, with a Boston University branded thumb drive, and a stainless steel AEGD coffee thermos.

A few people were instrumental in the organization of the AEGD celebration; Dr. Cassis, Director of the AEGD program, Ms. Stacey McNamee, Director of Alumni Relations & Annual Giving, Ms. Amanda Warren, Director of Meetings & Events, and Mrs. Dianne Dougherty, Administrative Assistant for Events.

Photos from the Alumni Reception and Graduation Dinner can be found on Flickr.

On Saturday, July 8, 2017, a record number of friends and family members packed into Metcalf Hall in the BU Student Union at 4 p.m. to watch the members of the DMD Class of 2019 and DMD Advanced Standing (AS) Class of 2018 participate in the annual White Coat Ceremony, which marks the midway point of the dental students’ education and celebrates their transition from the classroom to the Patient Treatment Center.

After all the 860 students and attendees had taken their seats in Metcalf Hall, the White Coat Ceremony began with a welcome from Assistant Dean of Students Dr. Joseph Calabrese, followed by opening remarks from Dean Jeffrey W. Hutter.

Although they (our students) have had the opportunity of treating patients since they began their dental education, they are about to begin the very important phase of their education in which they manage their own patients and provide comprehensive oral healthcare to them,” said Dean Hutter.

The keynote address followed Dean Hutter’s remarks and it was delivered by Dr. Joseph P. Crowley, President-elect of the American Dental Association (ADA). After the keynote address, the two classes were presented to Dean Hutter by Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Dr. Cataldo Leone to signify the beginning of the ceremony.

The students approached the stage four-at-a-time to don their white coats, signifying an important transition in their educational and dental careers. While Dr. Stephen Dulong announced their names, Dr. Joseph Calabrese, Dr. John Guarente, Dr. Celeste Kong, Dr. Cataldo Leone, and Dr. Janet Peters assisted the students in donning their coats. Dr. Tina Valades and Dr. Matthew Zwieg served as Marshalls for the Ceremony.  When all the students had their coats on and had returned to their seats, Dean Hutter sked them to stand as he led the DMD Class of 2019 and DMD AS Class of 2018 in reciting the Professional Oath.

Several students were then recognized with awards. The recipients of the Spencer N. Frankl Scholarships, American Dental Association (ADA) Foundation Scholarship, and Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dr. William S. Kramer Award of Excellence were announced.

The Spencer N. Frankl Scholarships were awarded to Safina-Aliya Dhanji DMD 19, Brian Nadeau DMD 19, Katelyn Quan DMD 19, and Elaine Wu DMD 19, while the American Dental Association Foundation Scholarships were presented to Erica Janik DMD 19 and Charmi Shah DMD 19.

Lastly, the Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dr. William S. Kramer Award of Excellence was presented to Zachary Fried DMD 19 by Dean Hutter and Dr. Crowley

Dean Hutter closed the ceremony with a few more remarks to the students and their families and friends.

“Members of the Doctor of Dental Medicine Class of 2019 and the Doctor of Dental Medicine Advanced Standing Class of 2018, we value your experience and we are certainly very fortunate to have you as students,” he said. “You are the best and the brightest and I know that I speak for the entire faculty and staff when I say that we feel privileged and deeply gratified that you made the decision and, it was the correct one, to attend our Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine.“

All of the DMD 19 and DMD AS 18 students, now that they officially have their white coats, will be tasked with managing the comprehensive oral healthcare of their patients, while providing them with needed treatment in the Predoctoral Patient Treatment Centers of GSDM.

Following the ceremony, a reception was held in the Ziskind Lounge.

Before the ceremony began, students, families, and friends were also invited to participate in special tours of GSDM conducted by: Jaime Waller DMD 18, Megan Sullivan DMD 18, Scott Jegard DMD 18, Valerie LaScala DMD 18, Nobiru Suzuki DMD 18, Luis Perez DMD 18, Amanda Alon DMD 18, Sasha Manchanda DMD 18, Sloane Kaminski-Ditzel DMD 18, Selena Francis DMD 18, Victoria Mitic DMD 18, Katherine Moynihan DMD 18, Kyle Glass DMD 18, and Alicia Tavares DMD 18. These tours provided families and friends of the DMD Class of 2019 and DMD AS Class of 2018 an opportunity to see where the dental students are educated and provide oral healthcare to their patients. Dean Hutter and Dr. Calabrese greeted and took photos with the students, families, and friends on the front steps of the School prior to the tours.

Photos can be found on Flickr.

The Boston Area Health Education Center (BAHEC) held their annual Youth to Health Careers Summer Enrichment Program Health Career Expo on Friday, July 14, 2017 in the Hiebert Lounge. This annual event is aimed at connecting Boston adolescents (9-12 graders) who are interested in exploring health careers with a variety of health professionals representing a broad range of career fields. The Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine was represented by both our Office of Research and Office of Global and Population Health.

The day began when Anthony Crosson, Director of the Boston Area Health Education Center at the Boston Public Health Commission, welcomed all students and healthcare professionals. Following his remarks, Dr. Philomena Assante, Director of the BAHEC Division of Child and Adolescent Health, and Dr. Hee-Young Park, Director of the Graduate Medical Science Program at Boston University School of Medicine, took to the podium to address the audience and discuss future roles in healthcare.

Following the welcoming remarks, students were able to circulate the room to visit various stations and learn more about the various fields of study in healthcare. The three Boston University Medical Campus Schools, School of Medicine, School of Public Health, and the Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) were all represented.

The GSDM station was staffed by; Afaf Hourani, Assistant Director of Predoctoral Research; Kendrick Smaellie, Administrative Assistant for the Center for Clinical Research; Kathy Held, Director of the Global Initiatives Program and Assistant Professor in the Department of General Dentistry; and Dee Devlin, Clinical Instructor in the Department of Health Policy and Health Services Research. A fun activity at the GSDM station was the creation of a spider chart, where the students were able to see how potential risk factors for cavities can relate to salivary pH.

The final component of the Expo was a networking session, where students in groups of six met with professionals from all healthcare disciplines to learn more about their respective fields of study and practice.

The Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) is pleased to welcome Dr. Vasiliki Maseli to the Department of General Dentistry, where she will serve as a Clinical Associate.  Dr. Maseli began her tenure on June 18, 2017.

In her new role, Dr. Maseli will oversee all facets of student work in clinical settings. She will teach first and second year DMD students in the Simulation Learning Center beginning in September, and is currently instructing our third and fourth year DMD students in the Pre-doctoral Patient Treatment Center.

Dr. Maseli comes to GSDM from the University of New England College of Dental Medicine where she served as a Clinical Assistant Professor. She graduated from the University of Athens School of Dentistry in 2010, then continued her education at the University of Michigan, where she earned a Master’s Degree in Restorative Dentistry in 2014.

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Maseli to GSDM!

Dr. Haitem Naas DMD AS 18 has been named the 2016 honoree of the John W. Stanford New Investigator Award. His research aims ultimately to integrate porcelain-fused-to-metal restorations to the computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing system.

The ADA Council on Scientific Affairs selected Dr. Haitem Naas for the award in recognition of his research project titled “Effect of Surface Treatment on Porcelain Bond Strength to Titanium.”

“Results of this study have shown that sandblasting, in combination with gold or titanium nitride coatings as a surface modification for titanium grade V, could make it a suitable substructure material for the porcelain-fused-to-metal restoration,” said Dr. Naas, who added that the inexpensive metal with “remarkable biocompatibility” is useful because “the CAD/CAM system that we use in dentistry nowadays is a subtractive manufacturing that leads to a significant waste of material making it unfeasible to use noble or high noble alloys to create a restoration by CAD/CAM due to the high cost.”

Dr. Naas has had other successes as a clinical researcher, including developing a new clinical technique related to creating a duplicate for almost any restoration as a backup when needed to avoid the need to redo restorations due to the clinical procedure. The technique was published in the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry in 2014.

As a recipient of the Stanford New Investigator Award, Dr. Naas presented his winning project at the ADA Standards Committee on Dental Products annual meeting in San Francisco, California in March.

“Awards do mean a lot more when they come from your elite peers, and from highly prestigious organizations such as the American Dental Association,” Dr. Naas told the ADA News. “I will use this great honor as a reason to look forward towards greater and bigger success.”

The John W. Stanford New Investigator Award honors the contributions of the late Dr. Stanford, who died in February 2011 after a 40-year career with the ADA and is credited with establishing the ADA’s current standards program. The award acknowledges the original research that dental students and new dentists produce in the realm of dental standards.

Dean and Mrs. Jeffrey W. Hutter hosted the ninth annual Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) Faculty and Staff Ice Cream Social on the outdoor patio adjacent to the School on Monday, July 31, 2017.

Faculty, staff and students/residents mingled and sampled a variety of ice cream flavors from Giffords Ice Cream and various toppings as they created their unique sundaes. The flavors of choice for this year’s Ice Cream Social were chocolate, mint chocolate chip, vanilla, strawberry, black raspberry chocolate chip frozen yogurt, and red raspberry sorbet. The attendees ate on the patio and enjoyed a perfect Boston summer day.

“Mrs. Hutter and I thank all of the faculty, staff, and students/residents for attending the Ice Cream Social, and for all of your hard work and support of the Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine” said Dean Hutter.

Photos are available on Flickr.

On Friday, July 28, 2017 at 11 a.m., the Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) community gathered together on the Talbot Green to take part in the 2017 Professional Ceremony where DMD 21 and DMD AS 19 students along with family and friends marked the end of their first week of orientation and one of the most significant events in their educational careers.

Dr. Joseph Calabrese DMD 91 AEGD 92, Assistant Dean of Students was first to the podium to welcome everyone to the 2017 Professional Ceremony. He noted the record consumption of cookies and cupcakes during the orientation week, drawing a laugh from the capacity audience.

Dean Jeffrey W. Hutter then delivered his opening remarks. “You are now a member of the Boston University community and will gain the benefit of an outstanding dental education; a collegial, respectful and supportive environment; and a vast network of Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine alumni,” he said. Dean Hutter was followed by Dr. Thomas J. Moore, Associate Provost of the Boston University Medical Campus and Executive Director of the Office of Human Research Affairs. Dr. Moore was speaking on behalf of Dr. Karen Antman, Provost of the Boston University Medical Campus and Dean of the Boston University School of Medicine, who was unable to attend.

Ms. Catherine Sarkis, Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Health Policy & Health Services Research, and former Assistant Dean of Admissions, then delivered the keynote address. Ms. Sarkis gave a moving speech about spending her life in and around dentistry; first as a child watching her father, Dr. Spencer N. Frankl, practice and instruct Pediatric Dentistry at GSDM, and serve as the second Dean of GSDM for 30 years, and in being married to an Endodontist, Dr. Ramzi Sarkis.

As the newly appointed Assistant Dean of Admissions, Dr. David Russell, presented the DMD Class of 2021 and DMD AS Class of 2019 to Dean Hutter. As Dr. Stephen DuLong, Associate Professor in General Dentistry, announced their names:  Dr. Joseph Calabrese;  Dr. Larry Dunham, Director of Diversity and Multicultural Affairs; Dr. Celeste Kong, Chair of the Department of General Dentistry; Dr. Cataldo Leone, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs; Dr. Janet Peters, Faculty Liaison for the Advanced Standing Program; and Dr. David Russell participated in the Pinning Ceremony as each student came onto the stage and was presented with their BU prin.  Dean Hutter and Associate Provost Moore then congratulated each student as they exited the stage.

After all 203 DMD and DMD AS students received their pins, Dean Hutter then led them in the recitation of the following Professional Oath.

Now being admitted to the profession of dentistry, I pledge myself to the service of humanity,

my patients, my community, and my profession.

I will use my skills to serve all in need, with openness of spirit and without bias.

The health and well being of my patients will be my first consideration.

I will hold in confidence all that my patients entrust to me.

I will not subordinate the dignity of any person to monetary, scientific, or political ends.

I recognize that I have responsibilities to my community to promote its welfare and to

speak out against injustice.

The high regard of my profession is born of society’s trust in its practitioners; I will strive to merit that trust.

I will conduct myself with the highest ethical and professional behavior in the classroom, the clinic, and in all areas of my life.

I will promote the integrity of the profession with honest and respectful relations with other health professionals.

I will strive to advance my profession by seeking new knowledge and by re-examining the idea and practices of the past.

I assume these responsibilities knowing that their fulfillment relies on my own good health.

I ask that my colleagues be attentive to my well-being, as I will be to theirs.

I will seek to improve my practice by maintaining my skills and addressing my mistakes.

I take this oath freely and upon my honor.

In closing, Dean Hutter added, “Whether you choose patient care, research, education, or health policy as a focus in your career, as a graduate of the Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine you will be well prepared to meet the challenges that lie before you.”

 Following the closing remarks, the students were led out of the tent by Dean Hutter, Associate Provost Moore and the members of the Official Party.

The Marshall’s for the Ceremony were Drs. Kadambari Rawal, Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of General Dentistry; and Tina Valades, Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of General Dentistry and Past President of the GSDM Alumni Association.

The names of the DMD Class of 2021 and DMD AS Class of 2019 are listed below.

For photos from the professional ceremony please visit Flickr.

Day 1

On Monday, July 24, 2017 incoming students in the Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) Class of 2021 and Doctor of Dental Medicine Advanced Standing (DMD AS) Class of 2019 were introduced to the Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) as they began their Orientation Program.  After a hearty breakfast in the BUSM Hiebert Lounge, the students assembled in the Keefer Auditorium where Ms. Erica Manczuk, GSDM Associate Director of Student Affairs introduced the respective Student Ambassadors for each of the student groups.  Dean Hutter then welcomed the incoming students and introduced the following faculty and administrators who would be speaking: Dr. Joseph Calabrese, Clinical Associate Professor in General Dentistry and Assistant Dean of Students; Dr. John Guarente, Clinical Professor in General Dentistry and Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs; Dr. Celeste Kong, Professor in General Dentistry and Chair of the Department of General Dentistry; Dr. Cataldo Leone, Professor in Periodontology and Professor in Molecular & Cell Biology, and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs; Dr. Janet Peters, Clinical Professor in General Dentistry and Faculty Liaison to the Doctor of Dental Medicine Advanced Standing; and Dr. David Russell, Clinical Associate Professor in General Dentistry and as of July 1, 2017, newly appointed Assistant Dean for Admissions at the Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine.

After the series of presentations, the incoming students returned to the Hiebert Lounge for their  Welcome Lunch.   Dean Hutter used the opportunity to share his thoughts as to the students beginning their dental education at BU and GSDM.

“You are here today because you have chosen dentistry as your career and you are enrolled at Boston University because you have worked very hard in achieving the credentials necessary for acceptance into what is considered one of the finest dental schools in the world.

You should be very proud of yourselves and your fellow students who are among a select few to be chosen to pursue their dental education at Boston University!”

At the annual Ice Cream Social and Student Information Fair later that afternoon in the Hiebert Lounge, incoming students were able to create their own sundaes, socialize with faculty and staff, and visit various organizations and companies’ information booth.

GSDM’s chapter of the American Student Dental Association welcomed the new students at Tia’s on the Waterfront later that evening for a party to celebrate their first week on campus.

View all photos from the Ice Cream Social on Flickr.

Day 2

The second day included a luncheon sponsored by the Massachusetts Dental Society (MDS) began with a welcome from the Massachusetts Dental Society (MDS), which welcomed new DMD and AS students to the world of dentistry. The two MDS representatives were GSDM alums, Dr. Michael Mayr DMD 16 and Dr. James Lee DMD 14.

MDS discussed the importance of the student experience and why it’s integral to have such a strong organization of well-seasoned professionals in organized dentistry to provide the support and guidance needed for the students as they enter the dental profession.

Beginning on Tuesday, July 25, Dean and Mrs. Kathleen Hutter generously opened their home to the first two, of six receptions they hosted for the incoming DMD Class of 2021 and DMD AS Class of 2019.  The receptions provided the opportunity for the students to socialize with each other, and most importantly, meet their faculty, staff and respective Group Practice Leaders (GPLs).

View all photos from the Receptions on Flickr.

Day 3

On Wednesday, July 26, the Hutter’s welcomed more DMD 21 students to their home for more socializing over small bites and drinks, and a chance to meet their respective Group Practice Leaders, faculty and staff.

View all photos from the Receptions on Flickr.

Day 4

Thursday, July 27 was a busy day for all students as they participated in campus tours, were fitted for their scrubs, and visited Dean Hutter’s home for a final reception for the DMD AS students.

Led by their Orientation Ambassadors, DMD 21 and DMD AS 19 students toured the Boston University Medical Campus to familiarize themselves with their new surroundings in Boston’s South End neighborhood.

The Orientation Ambassadors this year were:

• Jonathan Ye, DMD 18
• Jessica Collins, DMD 19
• Jessica Riccobono, DMD 19
• Stephanie Bont, DMD 20
• Abdullah Abdelaziz, DMD 20
• Daniel Nayebi, DMD 20
• Laura Callan, DMD 20
• Ana Mateo, DMD 20
• Miguel Moreno, DMD 20
• Miranda Lee, DMD 20
• Danny Sarkis, DMD 20
• Kesleigh Eysie, DMD 20
• Khushbu Malhotra, AS DMD 18
• Chetan Agarwal, AS DMD 18
• Jinal Vora, AS DMD 18
• Kushal Zinzuvadia, AS DMD 18
• Mohit Jethani, AS DMD 18
• Hirwa Shah, AS DMD 18
• Deepak Nainal, AS DMD 18
• Hazeka Kadri, AS DMD 18

This month, the Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) continued to be on the cutting edge of technology by launching its first cell phone app specifically for dental students, titled, “GoGoldman”.  GSDM is currently the only dental school in the country using this kind of app, according to the design partner, Guidebook. GoGoldman is intended to serve as a one-stop-shop for information for students throughout the course of their dental education. It’s first successful deployment and usage could be seen during the weeks of predoctoral orientation, where DMD 21 and AS DMD 19 students used the app for their schedules, questions, and contacting faculty and staff.

The app will be continuously updated by Student Affairs and offers many advantages for dental students. Primary features include:  guides from important student-related offices (Academic Affairs, Clinical Affairs, and Student Affairs); the main Student Events Calendar for student organization events, study club meetings, workshops and seminars, and GSDM and BU events. Students can also add events to their own personal in-app schedule, create personal to-do lists, and access relevant links and important information right from their phones.

The app is available on both iPhone and android platforms. To download and access the GoGoldman app:

For iOS-based devices (iPhone, iPad):

1. Go to https://guidebook.com/app/gogoldman or search for “gogoldman” in the App Store
2. Download the app
3. Sign up for an account

For Android-based devices:

1. Go to https://guidebook.com/app/gogoldman or search for “gogoldman” in Google Play
2. Download the app
3. Sign up for an account

Using your BU email address is preferred when creating an account. The GoGoldman app allows you to keep up to date with any schedule changes, receive push notifications when new information is added or schedules change, and connect with classmates, faculty, and staff.

The Office of the Dean is pleased to announce the following FY18 staff promotions. Please join us in congratulating your colleagues on their promotions and outstanding efforts.

Ferida Demir: Ms. Demir began working at the Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine in 2011 as an Orthodontic Dental Assistant, at the Dental Health Center at 930 Commonwealth Avenue. She has been promoted to Senior Assistant Coordinator, at the Dental Health Center, where she will continue to report into Gordana Mujcin, Clinic Manager of the Dental Health Center. In Ferida’ s new role, she will be responsible for managing the clinical care staffing and support functions of the delivery of care within the Orthodontic Department at the Dental Health Center, ensuring patient visits are without interruption and delivered with the best care possible.

Helen Edwards: Ms. Edwards began working at the Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine in 2012, as a Manager of Program Evaluation, in the Office of Academic Affairs, reporting to Grace Elson, Assistant Director. Helen has been promoted to Assistant Director of Curriculum and Program Evaluation, in the Office of Academic Affairs. In her new role, she will plan, manage and execute the processes for annual evaluations of courses and related educational activities. She will be responsible to provide guidance, direction and development opportunities to the Program Analysts on survey design improvements, data construction, data analysis, and report interpretation. Helen is also responsible for the management of the ExamSoft assessment system. In this role she provides coordination, training, and technical support to faculty and student users of this online testing program.

Stephanie Grignet: Ms. Grignet began working at the Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine in 2014 as a Business Manager for Continuing Education.  Stephanie has been promoted to Assistant Director, Continuing Education, and will continue to report to Gurjinder Gill, Director of Business and Strategic Planning and Implementation. The Assistant Director is responsible for the business management of the Continuing Education programs and courses. Stephanie will work closely with the Director and Assistant Dean of Business Development towards successful development and implementation of marketing and operational strategy for Continuing Education.

 Carmella Gross: Ms. Gross has been promoted to Clinical Assistant Supervisor, in the 7th Floor Dental Health Center, where she will report into Practice Manager, Hollie Faria. In Carmela’s new role, she is responsible for the continued development of the Dental Assistants, and Hygienists, with infection control and sterilization protocols and training, and DPH regulations. She will work closely with the Practice Manager to ensure the clinic is staffed appropriately with dental assistants and hygienists. Carmella began working at the Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine as a dental assistant in 1998.

Luz Lebron: Ms. Lebron has been promoted to Administrative Manager for the Division of Postdoctoral Prosthodontic in the Department of Restorative Sciences & Biomaterials and will continue to report to Dr. Hiroshi Hirayama, Director of the Advanced Specialty Education Program in Prosthodontics. In Luz’s new role, she is responsible to oversee and manage the administrative and operational activities in the Prosthodontic Division. Luz began working at the Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine in 2005.

Alicia Berube Petrin: Ms. Berube Petrin began working at the Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine in 2014, as a Patient Coordinator, at the Dental Health Center at 930 Commonwealth Avenue. In 2016, she subsequently accepted the Senior Administrative Assistant position, in the Office of Business Development. She was most recently promoted to Program Supervisor, for the Office of Continuing Education, where she will report to Stephanie Grignet, Assistant Director, Continuing Education. In Alicia’s new role, she will be the point of contact for all potential participants of GSDM’s Continuing Education programs and courses. She will primarily be responsible for the planning, scheduling and successful implementation of the department’s programs, providing exceptional service experience to dentists and non-dentists seeking a lifelong learning experience.

Alexandra Singer: Ms. Singer has been promoted to Lead Designer from her previous role as Designer in the Department of Communications. Ms. Singer began her career at the Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine in July 2015. In her new role, she will be responsible for designing and overseeing production of various print, web site design, digital graphics and e-communications supporting the School’s communications and marketing initiatives.

Sarah Sohm: Ms. Sohm has been promoted to Translational Research Grant Administrator from her previous role as Grant/Research Coordinator in the Office of the Associate Dean for Research.  Ms. Sohm began her career at the Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine in December 2013. In her new position, Ms. Sohm will continue to report to Ms. Barbara Pyke, Associate Director in the Office of the Associate Dean for Research. Ms. Sohm will be responsible for providing grant submission and administration support, as well as translational research guidance, to the Principal Investigators at the Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine.

Larissa Weiner: Ms. Weiner began working at the Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine in 2012 as a Financial Coordinator, in the Office of Clinical Finance. She subsequently worked as a Patient Coordinator for the 7th Floor Dental Health Center, from February 2016-February 2017. As of February 2017, Ms. Weiner accepted the position of Clinic and Administrative Manager, in the Department Periodontology, which resulted in a promotion. In her new role, she will be responsible for the financial and administrative activity for the Periodontology Clinic and Academic Office. She will also manage the Periodontal Admissions process along with the department chair, and clinical director arranging interviews, and providing follow up to applicants.

Elizabeth (Liza) Young: Ms. Young has been promoted to Academic Affairs Manager in the Office of Academic Affairs, and will continue to report to Grace Elson, Assistant Director, in the Office of Academic Affairs. In Liza’s new role, she is responsible for the planning and execution of the annual new student orientation program, the clinical rotation schedule for the internal GSDM department rotations, the 8-week external clinical rotation through Global Programs Office at various community sites, and the postdoctoral interdisciplinary course scheduling process. Liza began working at the Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine in 2010 in the former Office of Advanced Education.

On Tuesday, August 1, 2017, students and one faculty member from the University of Manchester School of Dentistry (UoM) presented information about their school and culture to an audience of about 80 faculty, staff, students/residents in room G-701 at the Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM). The group was part of the first cohort of UoM students and faculty visiting GSDM as part of our International Externship Exchange Program.

The group visited GSDM and Boston from July 29 – August 13, 2017, and consisted of faculty members Dr. Neil Patel, and Professor Hugh Devlin; and students Aruche Hamid, Walid Hassoon, Blythe Hodgson-Parnell, and Ismail Khalil. All of the UMSD students are 4^th years, rising 5^th years in their five-year program.

Aside from their academic schedule, the UoM students were treated to some of the best tourist attractions the city has to offer; a whale watch, a Red Sox game, a Freedom Trail walk, and a visit to the top of the Prudential Center for sunset.

Professor Devlin came for the second week of the group’s visit, and was particularly interested in GSDM’s Digital Dentistry curriculum and our use of the SLC. He was able to observe classes in the SLC with Dr. Mark Ferriero.

In the presentation, Dr. Patel highlighted the various clinical and research activities available at the University of Manchester. As a member of the Cochrane Collaboration, UoM is a leader in evidence-based dentistry and as such has had a significant impact on shaping the dental profession. Blythe Hodgson-Parnell took the audience through a day in the life of a Manchester dental student, Ismail Khalil then discussed the Manchester Undergraduate Dental Society, the first of its kind in the United Kingdom.

Following the presentation, Dean Jeffrey W. Hutter and Dr. Michelle Henshaw, Associate Dean for Global & Population Health presented Dr. Patel with a certificate of recognition.

As part of the Student Exchange Program, the first team from GSDM to visit Manchester did so from July 1 – July 15, 2017. On that trip were Dr. Michelle Henshaw, Bakr Amin DMD 18, Diala Chahine DMD 18, Sarah Kim DMD 18, and Caroline Michaels DMD 18.  While in Manchester, the GSDM cohort was treated to lots of presentations and discussions pertaining to the differences in UK and American dentistry. They discussed the use of dental therapists and the direction dentistry is heading.

Dr. Kady Rawal, Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Restorative Sciences & Biomaterials at the Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSMD), recently presented at the FDI World Dental Congress (WDC). According to their website, the WDC is the largest international dental congress, and was held from August 29 – September 1, 2017 in Madrid, Spain.

Dr. Rawal’s lecture was about geriatric dental medicine and its inception in India. It was part of the “Global Gerontodontogy” series that featured dental faculty from around the world teaching and improving geriatric oral health on a global scale.

“It was an honor to represent GSDM at this international forum,” said Dr. Rawal. “I found the other lectures very informative, and look forward to sharing some of what I learned with my students.”

The FDI World Dental Congress offers dentists from around the world the opportunity to network, take continuing educations courses, meet with vendors, and attend various poster and oral presentations by their peers. The WDC is a cultural experience as well, as attendees are afforded the opportunity to tour and explore the cities and cultures of their host city.

This year, Dean and Mrs. Jeffrey W. Hutter started a new end-of-summer tradition at the Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) – a hot dog barbecue! On Monday, August 28, 2017, students, residents, faculty, and staff from the entire GSDM community convened on the patio outside 100 East Newton Street to enjoy a traditional hot dog barbecue on what turned out to be a perfect summer day.

Chequers Café at the Boston Medical Center catered the event. All of the traditional fixings for a gourmet dog were available; onions, relish, cheese, chili, sauerkraut, ketchup, and mustard. In addition to the hot dogs, black bean veggie burgers were also available for our vegetarian and vegan patrons.

“Thank you to everyone who joined us for our first end of summer barbecue,” said Dean Hutter. “Mrs. Hutter and I very much enjoyed hosting everyone, and look forward to continuing this tradition next year as we show our appreciation to the Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine community for all their hard work and support.”

Many photos from the event can be found on Flickr.

After weeks of campaigning and meeting with colleagues, the results are finally in for the 2017 Staff Forum Election. Three representatives and three alternates were chosen to represent the staff of the Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) on the Executive Committee for an eight-month term. Your three representatives are Ms. Lisa Collins, Program Administrator in the Office of Global & Population Health; Ms. Leslie Gascon, Administrative Coordinator in the Department of General Dentistry; and Ms. Larissa Weiner, Periodontal Clinic and Administrative Manager in the Department of Periodontology. The three alternates for Staff Forum are Ms. Stephanie Grignet, Assistant Director of the Office of Continuing Education; Ms. Erica Manczuk, Associate Director of Student Affairs; and Ms. Katie O’Shea, Development Program Officer in the Office of Development.

It is important to note that this was the largest participation year in the voting booths, as 142 staff members cast votes in the Staff Forum Election. That is a 50% participation rate, up 1% from last year’s election.

“The entire GSDM community would like to thank Ms. Leslie Caiola, Ms. Roberta Flynn, Ms. Janine Lipsky, Ms. Alexa Myers, and Ms. Pamela Simmons for their contributions during their tenure on Staff Forum for the 2016-2017 academic year,” said Dean Jeffrey W. Hutter.

The outgoing members of the staff forum made many strides and have numerous accomplishments to be proud of. They started the very popular Staff Forum Nutrition Group; lobbied for the installation of water fountains on each floor of the GSDM building; started the Staff Forum Walk to Wellness Group; held presentations with speakers pertaining to work-life balance; and held many social events for staff, such as the Halloween Costume contest.

The Staff Forum which was created at GSDM in 2012, selects a representative and alternate for each the clinical, administrative, and research areas. The duties for each member of the Staff Forum are: to act as Chair and represent staff at any Executive Committee meetings for a period of 8 months; be available to meet with Staff Forum Representatives and Alternatives at least quarterly or as necessary; be willing to provide feedback and updates to the other Representatives and Alternates and GSDM constituents; and be willing to meet with constituents as needed.

“Thank you to Grace Elson for her outstanding efforts in facilitating the Staff Forum election this year,” said Dean Hutter. “The Staff Forum is an integral part of our school community and does a spectacular job representing the interests of our staff. Congratulations to our newest Staff Forum Representatives and Alternates.”

The annual Staff Day of Learning at the Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM), will focus on Servicetopia: The Ultimate Customer Service Experience, the recently published book by the customer service industry leader, Mr. Jason Young. Mr. Young will be on hand as the keynote speaker at the Staff Day of Learning, where he will lead the GSDM community through his insights and tools related to the five key behaviors that define the ultimate customer service experience – purpose, passion, professional, process, and pizzazz.

Jason Young began his career with Southwest Airlines, where he served for 10 years as a senior-level manager. He has since moved into consulting, and has spoken to many Fortune 500 companies such as Starbucks, Coca Cola, and Tyson Foods.

According to Mr. Young’s website, in the keynote “Jason Young explains how a company can deliver a transformational service experience — Servicetopia — with each and every customer encounter. What is Servicetopia? Imagine an environment where all employees are aligned with the mission and vision of the company and every day they go to work committed to providing exceptional service to every customer.”

Following the keynote address, staff members will work in breakout groups and participate in two additional workshops that complement the themes of Servicetopia. These workshops are titled, Team Smart: Creating Teams that Succeed Together; and People Smart: The New Diversity.

The day will conclude with a reception in the 100 E. Newton Street Cafeteria hosted by the Dean’s Office.

Dr. Alaa Qari, DScD candidate in Dental Public Health at the Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM), was selected as one of the 1000 global talents from 129 countries to participate in UNLEASH, a fully-sponsored innovation laboratory that took place in August 2017 in Copenhagen, Denmark.

UNLEASH was an immersive experience designed to have participants co-create innovative, implementable, and scalable solutions to the sustainable development goals (SDGs) of the United Nations. Dr. Qari was one of three dentists invited to attend the program and focused her efforts on designing an innovative solution to address the third UN SDG, which aims to ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all ages.

Over the nine-day challenge, Dr. Qari’s team tackled the mothers and families subtheme –  specifically addressing lack of access to emergency care for women who experience pregnancy complications due to difficulty in reaching proper health facilities in Sub-Saharan Africa. Their solution is to leverage big data to optimize health resource deployment to maximize coverage of pregnant women.

After designing the intervention and fine-tuning the product with Deloitte facilitators, the prototype was tested in the community, and then pitched to fellow competitors and potential investors. UNLEASH is preparing a project catalog for distribution to investors, companies, mentors, and others in UNLEASH’s network who are interested in helping competitors move their solutions forward.

A video interview with Dr. Qari at UNLEASH can be seen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=85T2D-fVO9A&feature=youtu.be

Dentsply Sirona held their annual World Meeting in Las Vegas, Nevada from September 14-16, 2017. Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) faculty members Drs. Neal Fleisher, Hesham Nouh and Alexander Bendayan presented at the World Meeting. Primarily, their presentation focused on the curriculum changes implemented into both predoctoral and postdoctoral programs to incorporate guided surgery into the curriculum using digital workflows at GSDM.

Drs. Fleisher and Nouh presented the details of the predoctoral Implantology laboratory simulation to predoctoral students, and how it seamlessly integrated into the Patient Treatment Centers where students place dental implants with the supervision of faculty members. Dr. Alexander Bendayan presented the different workflows needed when planning more complex surgical guides used in the Postgraduate Patient Treatment Centers.

Dr. Louis Brown presented together with Dr. Robert Douglas on “Technology in Dental Education,” highlighting the benefits of Evaluation Software on Saturday, September 16th. He has successfully integrated Prep Check in the GSDM predoctoral curriculum during the simulations in fixed prosthodontics. On this subject, he has also presented multiple posters at various organization’s meetings.

During the same meeting, an alumni reception was hosted by Dr. Bendayan on Friday, September 15, 2017 from 6-9 p.m. at Mercato Della Pescheria located in the Palazzo-Venetian Hotel. The event attracted many GSDM alumni who were attending the meeting. Dr. Bendayan gave recognition to all the faculty at Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine that have worked hard to establish and advance Digital Dentistry in our School. He also updated the attendees of the plans and ongoing progress with the renovation and expansion project, set to commence in January 2018.

The next Dentsply Sirona World Meeting will be held in Orlando, Florida from September 13 – 15, 2018 at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort.

More photos from the meeting and the alumni reception can be found on Flickr.

On Wednesday, October 4, 2017, Mr. Thomas Santacroce DMD 18 presented the first Grand Rounds Presentation of the academic year in classroom G-301 at the Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine. The event was presented by Dean Hutter and Drs. Celeste Kong, Carl McManama, and Cataldo Leone, with Dr. McManama moderating the presentation.

 Mr. Santacroce completed his externship rotation at Boston Medical Center, in the Center’s  Yawkey Building, where he worked with Dr. Husam Batal and Dr. Eyad Haidar. For his presentation, Mr. Santacroce presented a case that called for multi-staged implant placement at #8 and #9 sites. The 31-year-old male patient presented with significant facial trauma and an unstable alveolar bone following a serious bicycle accident. The accident had resulted in a complete root fracture of tooth #9 and luxation trauma to tooth #8. Immediately following the accident, the patient had some restorative work done in the form of a composite repair of an incisal fracture of tooth #8 and an essix for #9. While this was good temporary work, the composite was beginning to stain and the tooth was not going to survive long term.

The patient’s oral health history was excellent, as he had superior oral hygiene, only minor restorative treatments in his youth, and no report of adverse experiences. While the patient had a full-time job and financial stability, his main hurdle in treatment was his limited disposable income for the implants. In crafting the treatment plan, Mr. Santacroce and the team at BMC had to consider his need for good esthetics for his workplace and self-esteem, and also his limited financial resources.

They began with a consult at GSDM with the Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery for a CT, full evaluation, FMX, and CBCT. Next, tooth #9 was extracted, with an implant immediately placed (a Nobel Active 4.3 x 13mm). A non-functional temporary was also immediately inserted and tooth #8 was prepared for essix. Following this procedure, the team decided to wait four months for healing and for financial ease for the patient. The next stage called for the extraction of tooth #8, guided bone regeneration with PRGF, and another five-month waiting period.

Stage three was comprised of a second CBCT, uncovering of the graft site, placing the implant in site #8, and a subepithelial CTG. In this same time-period, a cantilever bridge was inserted as a temporary, and the milled PMMA with one engaging ti-base with a metallic strut for support.

Final impressions were then taken of the patient and sent to the lab to get the final crowns for placement. After some issues with the crowns themselves, their final cementation took place on August 7, 2017. The ti-bases were steam-cleaned, the crowns were aligned on the cast to check their final fit, they were cemented in place with Multilink Hybrid Abutment, and the Zr-to-Ti base interface was polished.

Following his presentation, Mr. Santacroce fielded questions from many faculty members and students. Dean Hutter then presented Mr. Santacroce with a certificate for his Grand Rounds Presentation and congratulated him on a job well done.

On Saturday, September 9, 2017, the Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Education (GSDM) hosted a group of 28 dentists from Japan for a half-day continuing education (CE) lecture. The CE course was entitled, “Current State of Dental Education and Digital Dentistry in the U.S.,” and was led by Dr. Hiroshi Hirayama, Clinical Professor and Director of the Advanced Specialty Education Program in Prosthodontics; Director of the Advanced Specialty Education Program in Operative Dentistry; Director of the Advanced Specialty Education Program in Digital Dentistry; and Dr. Ryota Kikuchi, Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of General Dentistry and Practice Leader in the Predoctoral Patient Treatment Center.

The visit was broken down into three sections. The day began at 2 p.m. when Dr. Hirayama welcomed the group to Boston and GSDM. He highlighted what the lecture would focus on and introduced his colleague, Dr. Kikuchi. Dr. Kikuchi then lectured for approximately 45 minutes on the state of dental education. He focused on how dental education in the U.S. has evolved, and how the curriculum at GSDM has continued to be on the cutting edge of common practices and standards within the industry.

Following his talk, the group took a brief break for a tour of the School, including Patient Treatment Centers, classrooms, and administrative office space.

Once the tour was completed, Dr. Hirayama again took the podium to discuss digital dentistry, more specifically, digital prosthodontics. As many already know, GSDM is on the forefront in terms of the implementation of digital dentistry within our school and was the first dental school in the country to go “fully digital”.

Once both speakers had finished their lectures, Dean Jeffrey W. Hutter was on hand to present each attendee with a certificate signifying their completion of the course. The next day, the group attended the GSDM Alumni Reception at the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) 103^rd Annual Meeting that was held on Sunday, September 10, 2017.