NEWS General
Veterans Benefit from Free Care THE STEPHEN B. GOLD DENTAL CLINIC at St. Charles Hospital in Port Jefferson, in what has become a tradition, hosted “Give Vets a Smile Day” on Nov. 3, an event devoted to offering veterans free dental services. The clinic credits the tireless efforts of the its coordinator, dental assistants, hygienists, residents and several local dentists who generously donated their time with its ability to treat 25 veterans and provide them with much-needed, extensive dental care. A grant from the Mother Cabrini Foundation made it possible for St. Charles to host this event twice this year.
Veteran John Hansen was one of 25 veterans to receive free care at St. Charles Hospital in November. Administering care were resident Travis Mackey, D.D.S, left, and hygienist James Caldroney, R.D.H.
Dr. Zambon to Retire as Dean of UB Dental School JOSEPH J. ZAMBON, D.D.S., PH.D., SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor of Periodontics and Endodontics and dean of the School of Dental Medicine, announced that he will retire from UB, effective Jan. 5. A UB faculty member since 1982 and an internationally recognized authority on periodontal pathogens, Dr. Zambon was appointed dean of the School of Dental Medicine in 2016, after serving as interim dean for one year. He led the school in creating and implementing a new strategic plan focused on growing research capacity; providing transformative educational opportunities; improving clinic operations; recruiting excellent and diverse faculty, staff and students; and enhancing the school’s visibility. Under his leadership, the school has significantly increased federal grant proposals and expenditures. And despite increasing competition for the very best students, the school has attracted the highest number of applicants in its history. The success has earned the School of Dental Medicine recognition as one of the nation’s top dental schools, including being ranked No. 8 in the nation and No. 9 worldwide in the highly influential 2020 Annual Ranking of World Universities. In the coming weeks, an interim dean of the School of Dental Medicine will be named as the university plans for a national search for the next dean.
32 NOVEMBER 2021 The New York State Dental Journal ●
