TRIDENT PACIFIC ORTHODONTIC ALUMNI NEWSLETTER ARTH UR A. DU G ONI SC HOOL OF D E NT I ST RY
FALL 2025 EDITOR Katherine Kieu Jennifer Yau CONTRIBUTORS Nicole Nalchajian Heesoo Oh Cerjay Lugtu I-Hsien (Kody) Kuo Kyle Cuenin Marta Baird Khaled Alotaibi Justin Cody Waldron Special section in this issue: Remembering Dr. Richard Rutter
COMMITTEE CHAIR REPORT Dr. Nicole Nalchajian
As we head into the fall season, I’m excited to share some highlights from the past few months and give you a preview of what’s ahead. It’s been a season full of learning, connection and celebration for our alumni, faculty and residents.
Recent Highlights • Continuing Education with Dr. Audrey Yoon — This past May, our remote CE session on MARPE was a huge success. We’re lucky to have Dr. Yoon as adjunct faculty, and it was such a treat to benefit from her expertise. • Summer Picnic in Golden Gate Park — Faculty, residents and families gathered for our annual department picnic. It was the perfect way to welcome the new residents and enjoy time together outside of the clinic. • Welcoming & Farewells — This summer we welcomed the Class of 2028 while saying goodbye to the Class of 2025 in September. After a day of learning with Dr. Ki Beom Kim, we celebrated the graduates in style with a beautiful dinner at the City Club.
Looking Ahead • WOCON — Honolulu | October 16, 2025. Join us for our alumni reception during WOCON—always a highlight for reconnecting with friends and colleagues. • Remote CE with Dr. Mark Vaughan & Dr. Eugene Kim | November 5, 2025. Don’t miss this dynamic lecture on Understanding OSA in Orthodontics: Insights from the Pacific Sleep Clinic and Fellowship—a timely and important topic! • Alumni Meeting & Fred West Lectureship | January 23–24, 2026. Featuring Dr. Brent Larson on Friday, followed by a department-hosted reception. Come enjoy good fellowship, great conversations, and refreshments with us! • Spring CE with Dr. Bianchi | May 13, 2026. We’ll dive into AI in orthodontics—a session you won’t want to miss.
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