Diversity, equity, and inclusion.
We all start somewhere.
Around the world and back!
Fostering community culture through events for the student body and more. Read about the ASDA DEI committee. > p. 2
Get to know the incoming D1 students as they reflect on what it means to join the BU dental community and the road to DMD. > p. 4
The International Exchange Program brought D4's to new destinations while exploring dentistry in India and Thailand. > p. 8
Behind the scenes with Central Sterilization Staff > p. 12 Out in the wild.
The One Big Beautiful Bill:
Putting it into practice...
D4s returning from externship share the highlights of life as a student dentist as they inch closer to finishing their DMD journey. > p. 18
Does recent legislation impact dentistry? Learn more about recent changes to federal student loans that take effect in 2026. > p. 20
The D2 class reflects on their APEX experience and what they learned upon entering the clinical setting at the end of their first year. > p. 22
Need a break? Join The GSDM's Run Club! > p. 27
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