District 9 — Spring 2018 Michigan Newsletter

2017 Brazil Student Exchange Michigan ICD helped fund two students from the University of Michigan in a student exchange with a Brazil Dental School this past August. Cassie Wieckhorst, a fourth year student and Cory Ball, a second year student spent two weeks observing and participating with fellow students at the Faculdade de Odontologia de Bauru Universidade de São Paulo (FOB-USP). Along with time spent in the clinic floor, the two Michigan students reviewed multiple research projects with the graduate students

International College of Dentists

SPRING ISSUE 2018 MICHIGAN NEWSLETTER North Shetter Receives Humanitarian Award

Cassie Wiekhorst said “it was an incredibly valuable experience for us because we are continuously taught how culture can impact and influence our patient rapport. It takes an opportunity of stepping our of one’s comfort zone to gain an experience that will last a lifetime.” She wanted to extend her utmost gratitude , thanks, and sincere appreciation to Dr. Ron Paler and all the members of the International College of Dentists.

Deputy Regent Steve Harris

Above: Cassie Wickhorst, Cory Ball, Dean, and San Paulo School of Dentistry staff

Cory Ball said “being immersed in the Brazilian culture provided me a different understanding and appreciation for the facilities and resources at the University of Michigan.” Upon his return he found himself incredibly thankful to have experienced such a different way of treating dental cases. Post graduation he hopes to dedicate more time to free clinics. Though ICD he was able to expand his knowledge and compass to another continent to, not only see more dentistry, but to learn how other cultures vary in their treatment.

COMING EVENTS — SAVE THE DATE — LANSING Joint Dinner ICD, ACD, PFA, Thursday April 26, 2018 6:00 PM at the Country Club of Lansing

ICD Complimentary Business/Breakfast Meeting, Friday, April 27, 2018 7:00 AM at the Radisson Hotel Michigan Room # 2 & 3 25 Year Award Celebration

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Above: L/R Awards Chairman Leighton Wier, V.P. Peter Korch. North Shetter, President Charles Smith

North Shetter of Menominee, MI received the prestigious ICD Humanitarian Award. North has been an active Rotarian for thirty years, is a past president of his club (1985-1986). Both he and Jan are Paul Harris Fellows and Foundation Benefactors. In 1996, he was awarded the Service Above Self award by Rotary International for his work in the area of world community service. He was District Governor of District 6220 during 2001–2002. Dr. Shetter and his wife, Jan have been host parents to eight Rotary Youth Exchange students. With the help of Rotary International and the Flying Dentists Association, he has been actively involved in a dental mission project in Jamaica for over 30 years. He and his team were recognized for their service by the government of Jamaica and Rotary in March 2009. The Jamaican Dental Project began in 1985. Members of the Flying Dentists Association provided volunteer services as there were only 100 dentists in Jamaica for a population of 2.5 million. These services included basic oral surgery, restorative dentistry, and with the local Peace Corp developed a program to improve oral hygiene and dietary education. What started as an experiment lasted for 30 years.

During this time he was able to get the government to introduce fluoridated salt to the island and over the years we saw the children’s dental health improve immensely, He is a former president of the M and M Area Community Foundation and a board member of the Twin County Free Clinic.

North is an active pilot, with commercial, airline transport and flight instructor ratings. He and Jan spend the winter on the west coast of Florida where he teaches part-time at the LECOM Dental school in Bradenton, FL.

Greetings ICD Michigan Chapter Fellows, I hope you are well and spring has sprung by the time you read this. Winter has been slow to let go of it's grip, but we have good times ahead. This year at our annual breakfast meeting, during MDA Annual Session, we will be honoring our members that have reached 25 years of active fellowship with a special pin. Please join us and better yet, sponsor a new Fellow to start their journey in ICD. Look to join many of our fellows at the MDAF Mission of Mercy June 1-2, 2018 at Calvin College, Grand Rapids. We have pledged monetary support for the mission and need volunteers as well. Hope to see you there!

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ICD Michigan 2018 Executive Board

New Fellows Inducted

ICD 2017 Journalism Award

DEPUTY REGENT Steve Harris DDS 34024 W. 8 Mile Rd. Suite 106 Farmington Hills, MI 48335 (O) 248-478-4755 (F) 248-478-1139 Steve@stephenharrisdds.com VICE REGENT Steve Sulfaro DDS 607 N. Saginaw Street Holly, MI 48442 (O) 248-634-4671 Fax: 248-634-6424 drsulfaro@comcast.net L to R - Julio Rodriguez, Regent District 9, Dan Murphy, Chm. Leighton Wier

TREASURER Mark Barsamian DDS 29627 Ford Rd. Garden City MI 48135 (O) 734-422-2890 mtbarsamian@sbcglobal.net EDITOR/SECRETARY Dan Murphy DDS 1680 Kingsway Ct. Trenton, MI 48183 (O) 734-676-5656 danielmurphy327@gmail.com DISTRICT IX REGENT Julio Rodriguez DDS 702 23rd Street Brodhead, WI 53520 608-897-8646 jrodriguez@wda.org ICD CAL SECRETARY GENERAL Jack Hinterman DDS 3535 Beecher Rd. Flint, MI 48532 (O) 810-820-3087 Jhinte5635@aol.com

Daniel Murphy, the secretary/ editor of the Michigan ICD was awarded the ICD Journalism award for 2017.Dr. Murphy has been the Michigan ICD editor for 5 years.

He got started with the help of Chelsea White, the operations manager at the Global World Headquarters in Flint Michigan.

“With the guidance and help of Chelsea White I was off and running,” Dr. Murphy said. “Ron Paler is full of ideas for each issue and does a great job proof reading.” Dr. Paler is the current USA Section Foundation Treasurer, but is still active with the Michigan chapter of ICD

James Boynton – James is also a pediatric dentist graduating from the U of M. He is a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Michigan and in private practice. He has earned numerous awards from the dental school, one being the “most engaging Professor.” One extracurricular activity is proud of is being a faculty advisor for the Infant Oral Health outreach at the Ypsilanti Health Center.

L to R William Knudsen, Escanaba, Jason M. Golnick, West Bloomfield, Edward Duski, Gaylord, Alexa M. Vitek-Hitchcock, DeWitt, James Boynton, Ann Arbor, Sheila L. Armstrong, Southfield, Samuel Blanchard, Grosse Pointe Park,

Sheila Armstrong – Sheila is a proud Michigan graduate. She is currently the treasurer of the National Dental Association and past president of the Wolverine Dental Society. She received the Detroit Award Community Service Recognition. Participates in the Colgate Bright Smile, Bright Future and Alpha Kappa Alpha Service.

Samuel Blanchard – Samuel is pediatric dentist graduating from UDM dental school and U of M for his post doctorial. He is very involved in numerous dental societies. Among others, he is on the Executive Board of the Kenneth A. Easlick Society, He has served as the MDA treasurer and MDA delegate. He has been involved with Mission of Mercy program and volunteer at the Baycliff Health Camp

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Edward Duski – Edward is a graduate of the University of Michigan and joined the Military. He received numerous awards in schools and in the Armed Forces. He is proudly involved with Wolverine Patriot Project.

Now renamed the Victors for Veterans. It is a group that treats the homeless and veterans in the Gaylord area and is now part of the U of M Dental School’s community outreach program.

Jason Goldnick – Jason is the third pediatric dentist honored by the ICD. He received his dental degree and pediatric education from the University of Michigan. He serves as an Adjunct Clinical Professor at U of M. He has received several awards, made numerous presentations and publications. He is very active in his community and synagogue. He participates in the Mission of Mercy program and helps with the Fish and Loaves Food Pantry in Taylor.

Eric Knudsen – Eric is a graduate the University of Michigan undergraduate and dental school. He from Escanaba, where he feels blessed to practice. He is currently the president of Cloverland District Dental Society and The Delta County Dental Society and has served as a delegate on the MDA. He also provides no-cost care through the Care Free Dental. He has served on the Board of Education of Escanaba Schools.

Alex Vitek-Hitchcock – Graduated from the University of Detroit Mercy Dental School. She has served in numerous leadership positions. Most all positions in the Central District Dental Society and as a delegate or alternate delegate in the MDA and the ADA. She is very involved with the DeWitt community and her local church. She has established Science and Business Leadership Scholarships in the schools.

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ICD Michigan 2018 Executive Board

New Fellows Inducted

ICD 2017 Journalism Award

DEPUTY REGENT Steve Harris DDS 34024 W. 8 Mile Rd. Suite 106 Farmington Hills, MI 48335 (O) 248-478-4755 (F) 248-478-1139 Steve@stephenharrisdds.com VICE REGENT Steve Sulfaro DDS 607 N. Saginaw Street Holly, MI 48442 (O) 248-634-4671 Fax: 248-634-6424 drsulfaro@comcast.net L to R - Julio Rodriguez, Regent District 9, Dan Murphy, Chm. Leighton Wier

TREASURER Mark Barsamian DDS 29627 Ford Rd. Garden City MI 48135 (O) 734-422-2890 mtbarsamian@sbcglobal.net EDITOR/SECRETARY Dan Murphy DDS 1680 Kingsway Ct. Trenton, MI 48183 (O) 734-676-5656 danielmurphy327@gmail.com DISTRICT IX REGENT Julio Rodriguez DDS 702 23rd Street Brodhead, WI 53520 608-897-8646 jrodriguez@wda.org ICD CAL SECRETARY GENERAL Jack Hinterman DDS 3535 Beecher Rd. Flint, MI 48532 (O) 810-820-3087 Jhinte5635@aol.com

Daniel Murphy, the secretary/ editor of the Michigan ICD was awarded the ICD Journalism award for 2017.Dr. Murphy has been the Michigan ICD editor for 5 years.

He got started with the help of Chelsea White, the operations manager at the Global World Headquarters in Flint Michigan.

“With the guidance and help of Chelsea White I was off and running,” Dr. Murphy said. “Ron Paler is full of ideas for each issue and does a great job proof reading.” Dr. Paler is the current USA Section Foundation Treasurer, but is still active with the Michigan chapter of ICD

James Boynton – James is also a pediatric dentist graduating from the U of M. He is a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Michigan and in private practice. He has earned numerous awards from the dental school, one being the “most engaging Professor.” One extracurricular activity is proud of is being a faculty advisor for the Infant Oral Health outreach at the Ypsilanti Health Center.

L to R William Knudsen, Escanaba, Jason M. Golnick, West Bloomfield, Edward Duski, Gaylord, Alexa M. Vitek-Hitchcock, DeWitt, James Boynton, Ann Arbor, Sheila L. Armstrong, Southfield, Samuel Blanchard, Grosse Pointe Park,

Sheila Armstrong – Sheila is a proud Michigan graduate. She is currently the treasurer of the National Dental Association and past president of the Wolverine Dental Society. She received the Detroit Award Community Service Recognition. Participates in the Colgate Bright Smile, Bright Future and Alpha Kappa Alpha Service.

Samuel Blanchard – Samuel is pediatric dentist graduating from UDM dental school and U of M for his post doctorial. He is very involved in numerous dental societies. Among others, he is on the Executive Board of the Kenneth A. Easlick Society, He has served as the MDA treasurer and MDA delegate. He has been involved with Mission of Mercy program and volunteer at the Baycliff Health Camp

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Edward Duski – Edward is a graduate of the University of Michigan and joined the Military. He received numerous awards in schools and in the Armed Forces. He is proudly involved with Wolverine Patriot Project.

Now renamed the Victors for Veterans. It is a group that treats the homeless and veterans in the Gaylord area and is now part of the U of M Dental School’s community outreach program.

Jason Goldnick – Jason is the third pediatric dentist honored by the ICD. He received his dental degree and pediatric education from the University of Michigan. He serves as an Adjunct Clinical Professor at U of M. He has received several awards, made numerous presentations and publications. He is very active in his community and synagogue. He participates in the Mission of Mercy program and helps with the Fish and Loaves Food Pantry in Taylor.

Eric Knudsen – Eric is a graduate the University of Michigan undergraduate and dental school. He from Escanaba, where he feels blessed to practice. He is currently the president of Cloverland District Dental Society and The Delta County Dental Society and has served as a delegate on the MDA. He also provides no-cost care through the Care Free Dental. He has served on the Board of Education of Escanaba Schools.

Alex Vitek-Hitchcock – Graduated from the University of Detroit Mercy Dental School. She has served in numerous leadership positions. Most all positions in the Central District Dental Society and as a delegate or alternate delegate in the MDA and the ADA. She is very involved with the DeWitt community and her local church. She has established Science and Business Leadership Scholarships in the schools.

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2017 Brazil Student Exchange Michigan ICD helped fund two students from the University of Michigan in a student exchange with a Brazil Dental School this past August. Cassie Wieckhorst, a fourth year student and Cory Ball, a second year student spent two weeks observing and participating with fellow students at the Faculdade de Odontologia de Bauru Universidade de São Paulo (FOB-USP). Along with time spent in the clinic floor, the two Michigan students reviewed multiple research projects with the graduate students

International College of Dentists

SPRING ISSUE 2018 MICHIGAN NEWSLETTER North Shetter Receives Humanitarian Award

Cassie Wiekhorst said “it was an incredibly valuable experience for us because we are continuously taught how culture can impact and influence our patient rapport. It takes an opportunity of stepping our of one’s comfort zone to gain an experience that will last a lifetime.” She wanted to extend her utmost gratitude , thanks, and sincere appreciation to Dr. Ron Paler and all the members of the International College of Dentists.

Deputy Regent Steve Harris

Above: Cassie Wickhorst, Cory Ball, Dean, and San Paulo School of Dentistry staff

Cory Ball said “being immersed in the Brazilian culture provided me a different understanding and appreciation for the facilities and resources at the University of Michigan.” Upon his return he found himself incredibly thankful to have experienced such a different way of treating dental cases. Post graduation he hopes to dedicate more time to free clinics. Though ICD he was able to expand his knowledge and compass to another continent to, not only see more dentistry, but to learn how other cultures vary in their treatment.

COMING EVENTS — SAVE THE DATE — LANSING Joint Dinner ICD, ACD, PFA, Thursday April 26, 2018 6:00 PM at the Country Club of Lansing

ICD Complimentary Business/Breakfast Meeting, Friday, April 27, 2018 7:00 AM at the Radisson Hotel Michigan Room # 2 & 3 25 Year Award Celebration

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Above: L/R Awards Chairman Leighton Wier, V.P. Peter Korch. North Shetter, President Charles Smith

North Shetter of Menominee, MI received the prestigious ICD Humanitarian Award. North has been an active Rotarian for thirty years, is a past president of his club (1985-1986). Both he and Jan are Paul Harris Fellows and Foundation Benefactors. In 1996, he was awarded the Service Above Self award by Rotary International for his work in the area of world community service. He was District Governor of District 6220 during 2001–2002. Dr. Shetter and his wife, Jan have been host parents to eight Rotary Youth Exchange students. With the help of Rotary International and the Flying Dentists Association, he has been actively involved in a dental mission project in Jamaica for over 30 years. He and his team were recognized for their service by the government of Jamaica and Rotary in March 2009. The Jamaican Dental Project began in 1985. Members of the Flying Dentists Association provided volunteer services as there were only 100 dentists in Jamaica for a population of 2.5 million. These services included basic oral surgery, restorative dentistry, and with the local Peace Corp developed a program to improve oral hygiene and dietary education. What started as an experiment lasted for 30 years.

During this time he was able to get the government to introduce fluoridated salt to the island and over the years we saw the children’s dental health improve immensely, He is a former president of the M and M Area Community Foundation and a board member of the Twin County Free Clinic.

North is an active pilot, with commercial, airline transport and flight instructor ratings. He and Jan spend the winter on the west coast of Florida where he teaches part-time at the LECOM Dental school in Bradenton, FL.

Greetings ICD Michigan Chapter Fellows, I hope you are well and spring has sprung by the time you read this. Winter has been slow to let go of it's grip, but we have good times ahead. This year at our annual breakfast meeting, during MDA Annual Session, we will be honoring our members that have reached 25 years of active fellowship with a special pin. Please join us and better yet, sponsor a new Fellow to start their journey in ICD. Look to join many of our fellows at the MDAF Mission of Mercy June 1-2, 2018 at Calvin College, Grand Rapids. We have pledged monetary support for the mission and need volunteers as well. Hope to see you there!

Go to http://www.rsvpbook.com/ event.php?521362