Michael Glick (GD’88, HOM’94) received the Samuel Charles Miller Award given by the American Academy of Oral Medicine (AAOM) in recognition of his outstanding academic and clinical achievements, specifically his pioneering work with dental management of patients with HIV-AIDS, as well as patients with other medically complex conditions. Dr. Glick is currently Professor of Oral Medicine and Dean of the School of Dental Medicine at the University of Buffalo.
Otto F. Tidwell (GD’84) opened a new practice in Rehoboth Beach, Del., in April of 2012, specializing in oral and maxillofacial surgery with a focus on dental implants, tooth extractions, cancer surgery, and pathology. Michael Lew (D’83) and his wife, Vivan (GAR’84, GCP’84, GFA’84), opened a nonprofit clinic in January 2012 to help address access to dental care issues in Monterey, Calif. Previously, there had been no clinic within 50 miles of the area.
1980’s In August 2012, Lyn Ann Mastaj (D’88) did a medical service project at Double Cure Medical Center in Mpigi, Uganda. She is a member of the ECHOES Foundation. After she finished the project, she climbed Mt. Kilamanjaro in Tanzania.
Lawrence Levin (D’87, GD’92) received the 2012 Alumni Award of Merit at the Reunion Dinner during Alumni Weekend 2012. (See photo, page 39) The Penn Dental Class of 1987 celebrated their 25th Reunion at Alumni Weekend 2012 with 28 classmates returning to Philadelphia. Congratulations Class of 1987! Chun-Hsi Chung (D’86, GD’92) was named Chair of the Department of Orthodontics at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine beginning July 1, 2012. Dr. Chung has served as Interim Chair since 2011.
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Eric R. Carlson (D’85) of Knoxville, Tenn., received the 2012 AAOMS Committee Person of the Year Award in September during the opening ceremony of the 94th Annual Meeting, Scientific Sessions and Exhibition of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons in San Diego, Calif. Dr. Carlson is professor and chair of the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and director of the OMS residency program at the University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine. He was named AAOMS Committee Person of the Year in recognition of his leadership of the AAOMS ParCare Committee. Under his stewardship the committee has produced two editions of clinical practice guidelines for the 11 recognized areas of oral and maxillofacial surgery scope of practice.
Rich Copell (D’80) and David Tarica (D’83) were recently named Campaign Co-Chairs for the Penn Dental Medicine Board of Overseers.
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Thomas P. Sollecito (D’89, GD’91) has been appointed the Oral Medicine Section Editor for the Compendium of Continuing Education in Dentistry.
The Penn Dental Class of 1982 celebrated their 30th Reunion at Alumni Weekend 2012 with 28 classmates returning to Philadelphia. Congratulations Class of 1982!
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