For five The GSDM couples, their dentistry, brought them more than a career, brought them love. To celebrate Valentine’s Day, We share their love stories.
From our love stories to yours, Valentine’s Day.
Allena KIAHSENKO Edop 26 and Oleksii (Alex) Male Edop 25
Together since 2008, married since 2011
When Negreskul was in the fourth year of the Dental School in Ukraine, he continued to see the same first year student at school events and parties. He said that he was immediately pulling the beautiful mind and smile of this student.
“It wasn’t just her appearance that caught my attention,” Negreskul said of the student, who proved to be Kiachtchenko. “I could see that he was trying to succeed. And that was something I admired.”
The couple said that their personal and professional loves began to interconnect – and soon became an official couple.
Negreskul suggested to Kiachtchenko during the last year of the Dental School in the park where they walked together when they started dating. Kiachtchenko said he was surprised – but that the moment was perfect. Said “yes.”
“For me, it wasn’t just that Alex was my friend. He was my mentor in dentistry,” Kiachtchenko said. “We shared so many goals, values and even hobbies.”
Since their marriage in 2011, the couple has said their passion for dentistry and the desire to continue learning has only been deepened. When Negreskul started the Program Certificate of Advanced Postgraduate Study in Operating program (later renamed to MISthetic, digital and functional dentistry) At GSDM in 2023, Kiachtchenko wanted to follow in his footsteps. Were later in the same program.
“We both feel so lucky to be at Boston University together, ” Said Kiachtchenko. “It is not every day you can go through such an incredible experience with your husband and we are grateful for it. ”
The couple said that dentistry remains the foundation of their relationship. As they move on to their residence programs, they said they help them stay connected to each other.
“It is amazing to look back all that we have achieved together: From meeting to dental school to move to the US and start a new life here, navigate to language, make new friends and rebuild a life away from home” Negreskul said, “IT is not only our achievements in dentistry, but also the support of our families back in Ukraine who believed in our dreams and our future here in the US are grateful for any experience and challenge in the process because they have made us stronger. And now, we’re ready for the future – Maya. ”
Ashish Agarwal DMD 17 and Arifa Bakerywala DMD 18
Married by 2017
Son Ziaan (born 2023)
The love story of Agarwal and Bakerywala was formed from being in the right place at the right time.
The couple were both in the advanced GSDM program, but Agarwal was a year ahead of Bakerywala. Howver, Bakerywala said that their trails seem to cross more often than he could imagine.
Initially, Bakerywala became amazed at the sincerity that Agarwal spoke. Slowly, but certainly, he began to see beauty in his honesty and unlimited optimism.
“It took me some time to realize it. In love with him – his spirit, his effort, his heart – was one of the most beautiful things that ever happened to me” Said Bakerywala.
Their first dates were not full of roses and candles, but the manuals and anatomy diagrams. Said Bakerywala. These “study dates” evolved into a real connection.
“It’s funny how love can slip you like that,” Bakerywala said. “They were not fireworks or big gestures – they were in quiet moments. The stolen eyes, the way our conversations made everything fade into the background. Before I knew, every study session felt like a date and every day with him felt As something I never wanted to finish. “
Bakerywala said she appreciates how their differences – both dental and personal – comply with each other. In all the numerous chaotic moments of their relationship, the couple believes that every unexpected twist brought them exactly where they should be.
“We owe a huge thanksgiving that gave us the opportunity to be part of their program – because, without it, our love story could never have had the opportunity to bloom,” Bakerywala said. “It is incredible how life works, how a single decision can set the scene for something so beautiful. Looking back, I am so grateful that our trails crossed there as it was the beginning of everyone.”
Pegah Mohammad Alizadeh DMD as 25 and Nasser Hosseinzadeh Geriatrics 25
Together since 2011, married since 2018
Erana daughter (born 2024)
Alizadeh and Hosseinzadeh met through their sisters, who happen to be better friends and introduced the short-to-court to each other at a party. Alizadeh and Hosseinzadeh and their respective sisters decided to go on vacation, just like a group of friends – but the sparks threw between Gemini and from there, it was the beginning of their romance.
‘I knew [he was the one] From the first day, “Alizadeh said” was so cute. I loved him so much. ”
The couple said that during their 14 years they have discovered both the advantages and disadvantages to marry a fellow dentist. From collaboration with Alizadeh’s family’s dental practice in the Philippines to launch a family in the US while weighing a dental school, Hosseinzadeh said the key to balancing their busy, overlapping timetables to make a quality time. He remembers that Alizadeh is waiting for him after great days – as long as their first year in their relationship.
“We’re still waiting for each other,” Hosseinzadeh said. “We are very patient and, of course, study and work are really very difficult. One thing we both have within us is patience for each other.”
Alizadeh and Hosseinzadeh welcomed their first child, daughter Erana, during the first year of Alizadeh at the DMD Advanced Standing Program in GSDM. Balancing parental care and academic responsibilities is not easy to work – but they said they have worked closely to understand the new challenge.
“It’s really difficult to be in dental school and handle your love life,” Alizadeh said. “Last year. It was so busy … but I really thank him for understanding me so much.”
Erica Gilbert DMD 14 and Joshua Gilbert DMD 14
Together since 2010, married since 2016
The sons Arri (born 2021) and Seth (born 2025)
Erica (Weinberg) Gilbert and Joshua Gilbert met in the library during the first year at GSDM. They quickly became friends and study partners, through many study dates and nights with their classmates.
Not long afterwards, they began to date and had their first “real” date in a restaurant in China.
“We always click,” Gilberts wrote in an email. “We were together almost all the time. We lived together, we studied, we went to class, the clinic and out, and it never seemed to get tired of each other or to support!”
To celebrate the Board of Directors in the fourth year at GSDM, Joshua made a reservation in a restaurant near public gardens. This was not only an ordinary dinner, but rather a precursor to a proposal. When the couple left the restaurant and started walking through the gardens, Joshua went down to a knee. The evening ended with a huge surprise party with all their friends and family.
“Josh managed to get his whole family from Chicago and Erica’s grandparents at the event without any idea,” Gilberts wrote. “It was the most special night!”
Today, the couple said it was great to be with someone who shares the same passion for dentistry. Whether they are discussing personal or business issues, they work perfectly at the same time, the couple said.
The couple simply welcomed their second child, Seth, in January.
“We have learned that we are a great team and have navigated so many challenges together,” Gilberts wrote. “[From] Market practices, a home and having children, our trip has shown that we are better together. ”
Sumeet Malhotra DMD 10 and Khushbu Malhotra DMD 18
Together and got married since 2011
AMRIT’s son (born 2015), son Armaan (born in 2019) and daughter Vaani (born 2022)
Within five months, Sumeet Malhotra and Khushbu Malhotra met, participated and married. Since then it has been the perfect race.
The couple met at a graduate event in their dental school in India. Sumeet visited as an alum and Khushbu was a third -year student who played in a group dance. Sumeet’s friend – who happened to be Khushbu’s Khushbu Khushbu. Khushbu’s cousin and his wife introduced them to each other, as Summet was looking for married at the moment, believing that Khushbu could be “one”.
Khushbu did not realize that it was a possible marriage introduction, but agreed to meet Sumeet the next day.
“I was nervous and somewhat ignorant,” Khushbu said. ‘I thought I was going for a lunch [one] From my cousin’s friends, because Sumeet was a dentist in the US so I could meet him as a friend to guide me in the future after finishing the dental school in India. When he told me he was for ‘marriage’ reasons [and] That this date was created by my cousin and his wife for the two of us to meet, I was a bit overwhelmed and surprised. ”
The future couple quickly realized that They had similar personalities and shared both the passion for dentistry and the desire to settle in the US who began to date at long distances, Sumeet in Texas and Khushbu in India.
During a visit to India, Sumeet told Khushbu that he came out with some friends. Khushbu also decided to come out and meet with two of her friends for dinner. However, this was a ruse to create a unique proposal.
“Surprised, dressing in a spiderman suit and pretending to fight the attackers who come near her,” Sumeet said. “And then, one by one, other friends gave her a rose and I gave her a rose and then suggested to her.”
Fourteen years later, the couple now lives together in Texas and raises three children together. Sumeet said he loves how good the mom khushbu is.
“Being married and having a family is a great experience,” Sumeet said. “It helps a lot to create a family together and work as a team. [It] It teaches you to make sacrifices and compromises and leads to a lot of love. ”
Author’s Note: All photos are provided by couples.
With Rachel Grace Philipson
