Dr. Cataldo Leone

Professor

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Biography

Cataldo 'Aldo' Leone is the Dean and Spencer N. Frankl Professor of Dental Medicine at Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM). He is a board-certified periodontist with over thirty years of academic experience, having served as an administrator, teacher, and researcher. Dr. Leone has held dual appointments as Professor of Periodontology and Professor of Molecular & Cell Biology at GSDM. Before his current role, he was the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and became the school's fourth Dean in 2021. He holds a hospital appointment at Boston Medical Center. Prior to joining GSDM in 1999, Dr. Leone was on faculty at both the University of Florida and Tufts University. His research has focused on the structure-function investigations of proteoglycans and salivary proteins, along with immuno-inflammatory mechanisms in periodontal disease. He has published over 100 original articles, abstracts, and book chapters and has served as a reviewer for various reputable journals. Dr. Leone has been active in dental education administration as the ADA's Curriculum Consultant/Site Visitor and was elected as a Commissioner for the ADA's Commission on Dental Accreditation for the 2022-2026 term. He has received numerous accolades for his contributions to education, including the Spencer N. Frankl Award for Excellence in Teaching.

Research Interests

Experience

Dean

2021-01-01 — 2026-01-15

Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine • Boston, MA

Serves as the Dean overseeing dental education, research, and clinical practices.

Professor

1999-01-01 — Present

Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine • Boston, MA

Teaches and conducts research in Periodontology and Molecular & Cell Biology.

Awards

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Spencer N. Frankl Award for Excellence in Teaching

2012-01-01
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Educator Award for Outstanding Teaching and Mentoring

Requirements for Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.9
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
DDS or DMD degree from a CODA-accredited dental school or international equivalent Biology with lab (3 courses) General Chemistry with lab (2 courses) Organic Chemistry with lab (2 courses) Physics with lab (2 courses) Biochemistry (1 course)
Application Checklist
  • ADEA PASS or AADSAS application
  • Official dental school transcripts
  • ECE or WES Course-by-Course Evaluation for international degrees
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Personal Statement
  • GSDM Supplemental Application Fee ($75-$80)
  • NBDE Part I & II or INBDE scores
Specialization Notes

Requirements apply broadly across clinical departments including Endodontics, Orthodontics, and Periodontology. MSD and DScD programs require a research component.