JOHN P.GUSHA
D.M.D
.

Academic Role:
 
Assistant Professor

Faculty
Appointment:

Department of Medicine and Community Health



Education:


Boston University Dental School, D.M.D., 1984
Positions Held:
Interim Director of Oral Medicine: Department of Family Medicine and Community Health
Project Director: Central Massachusetts Oral Health Initiative
Private Practice, Holden, MA


Professional
Affiliations:


Worcester District Dental Society: President Massachusetts Dental Society
Academy of General Dentistry
International Congress of Oral Implantologists
Holden Board of Health: Former Chair


Community
Activities:


Project Director: Central Massachusetts Oral Health Initiative (CMOHI)
Oversee the development of comprehensive programs designed to enhance access to dental health services and to establish a permanent and positive impact on dental health. In year 2000, one million dollars awarded from the Health Foundation of Central
Massachusetts to create a pilot program to improve the dental health of underserved populations


Awards:
Award: Chairman-Holden Board of Health. Responsible for obtaining approval for implementation of fluoridation of town water supplies