The Last Word

LAST WORD

Dear Fellow Alumni,

I’m writing this on the Monday following the school’s 2022 Commencement and am reflecting on the next steps for the members of the Class of 2022, who are figuring out their own path forward, many of them not yet knowing what type of professional they want to or will be. But I know that through perseverance, hard work, and dedication, they will all carve out a path that is the best fit for who they want to be as members of the community.

I have been so fortunate to have been touched by so many amazing people and a few great characters here at the school. I know that our didactic and clinical education as well as our commitment to community service is at the core of what we do here, but it is the relationships that I cherish the most. A former Boston University and GSDM Alumni Association President, Dr. Shadi Daher, once said that it is alumni who are the one constant at an academic institution. I couldn’t agree more, and at our school, that constant is one of the many variables that make GSDM so special.

The different paths that our alumni travel are always interesting, but it is even more special when I receive an invitation to join the journey again in person, whether to attend a memorable event in their lives or just to catch up on the phone. It is always inspiring to see what path everyone has chosen.

Never forget the common bond that we share. At one time or another, we were touched by the amazing staff, faculty, and administration to who helped mold us into who we are today. I, along with everyone here at GSDM, wish you peace, health, and happiness on both your professional and personal journeys.

Kindest regards,

Joseph M. Calabrese DMD 91 AEGD 92 Associate Dean of Students and Clinical Professor

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TAKEAWAYS FROM

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“Your continued commitment to our community makes a critical difference in our ability to meet our mission.” A Letter from the Dean, pg. 01

“It’s like using a microscope to look at something instead of your naked eye,” he said. “Overjet’s AI is a clinician decision support tool that allows us to diagnose, communicate and treat our patients more effectively…” Exploring the Next Frontier, pg. 18

“...for the first time ever – there was a threeway tie for the top spot in the DMD class...” On Campus: Highlights, pg. 32

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“Never forget the common bond that we share. At one time or another, we were touched by the amazing staff, faculty, and administration.” The Last Word, pg. 51

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