Happy New Year! Let me start off by saying how incredibly honored I am to be stepping into the role as your new District Deputy Regent. For the past few years, Dr. James Feldman has done a remarkable job. So, I definitely have some big shoes to fill.
For those of you that may not know me, I am originally from Canada and completed my dental program at Case Western Reserve University. I practiced in the District for a few years before completing a graduate Endodontic program at Baylor University. Upon completion of the program in 2003, I joined Advanced Endodontic Associates and have not look back.
The Fall of 2023 finally had us meeting jointly with ACD after a three-year hiatus. We had a fabulous turnout at Chef Geoffâs and a great time was had by all. Our speaker, Dr. Kathleen McGrow, put forth a thorough and thought-provoking presentation on Artificial Intelligence and its impact on Dentistry. Please check our Facebook site for photos from the event. Weâre already looking forward to our Spring joint meeting with ACD members. More information on the event will be available shortly. In closing, I would like to take a moment to thank Dr. Reginald Salter for offering to be the Editor of this newsletter. We are extremely grateful and know it will help us keep that much more connected with the membership of District 4.
In Fellowship, Kim Menhinick DDS Regent, District 4
DR. MICHAEL CONTE REGENT
DR. JAMES K. FELDMAN VICE REGENT
DC CHAPTER LEADERSHIP
DR. KIM ANNA MENHINICK DEPUTY REGENT
DR. JOHN WALTER DRUMM
DR. DENNIS JOHN STILES STATE COUNSELORS
DR JOHN WALTER DRUMM TREASURER
District 4: DC
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DISTRICT 4 REGENTâS MESSAGE
Happy New Year and greetings from District 4. I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season and was able to find some time to spend with family and friends. As the new Regent of District 4, I have attended the ICD National Meetings and have served on many committees. I can assure you that ICDâs mission, vision, and core values are very strong and leading our College in the right direction. As we embark on 2024, please consider recognizing and honoring a colleague by nominating them for Fellowship in the International College of Dentists.
In Fellowship, Michael Conte DMD, MPH Regent, District 4
Greetings from the ICD!
For those of you who do not know me, my name is Jim Feldman and I am your Vice-Regent. I am a native Washingtonian and a third-generation dentist. I graduated from the University of Maryland School of Dentistry in 1982 and then completed a GPR at the Wilmington Medical Center. I then moved back to the D.C. area and opened my general dental practice. Over the years, I have been very active in organized dentistry. I was first inducted into the International College of Dentists in 2004 and was selected last year to be the District 4 Vice-Regent.
My function is basically to assist our District 4 Regent, Deputy Regent and Fellows in any way that furthers the mission of the ICD. As such, I encourage everyone to consider nominating qualified candidates for fellowship and help grow the ICD. It is a simple process which I can help you with if needed. I also would encourage all Fellows to attend the 2024 Convocation which will be held September 7, 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee. It is a great way to celebrate and honor our newest Fellows.
With Fellowship,
Jim Feldman, DDS Vice Regent, District 4
Dr. Michael Conte
Dr. James Feldman
Dr. Margaret Culotta-Norton
INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL MEETING
NOVEMBER 3-5
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA
Report by International Councilor from USA Section 1
Margaret
Culotta-Norton, DDS â USA Section 1, District 4, DC
This past November, I had the opportunity to be one of the representatives of the USA to the International Council meeting that was held in Seoul, South Korea. We had a successful meeting with our International President, Ho-Youl Chang at the helm. He and his Korean Colleagues were generous hosts over the three day meeting that was sponsored by NeoBiotech, an implant company that is owned by Fellow Young-ku Heo and located in South Korea NeoBiotech sponsored the welcome dinner, the Joint Convocation Gala which inducted Fellows from Sections VII (Japan), XI (Korea) and XII (Taiwan) as well as the Farewell Dinner which took place at his manufacturing plant. The food was delicious, but the most important part was getting together with Fellows from around the world, sharing ideas and realizing we are all working toward the same goals of not only serving our patients needs, but also striving to support people all over the world who are in need through our humanitarian efforts
The agenda of the meeting focused on membership and our humanitarian projects The ICD has partnered with Henry Schein Cares who has been very generous to our organization with both product and cash grants for each Section to make Grants to its Fellows humanitarian projects. HSC has given the USA Section $33K in product and $25K in cash to enable the USA Section Foundation to give more Grants to those who apply. Please go to USA-ICD.org to apply. The application for the first round of Product Grants are due very soon, January 31st, so please get your application in quickly
The ICD throughout the world has between 350-400 projects that have been reported Many are looking for Fellows to volunteer. Please go to ICD.org, click on Projects to see what is happening all over the world. If you are interested you may be able to find a project that fits your desire to help others.
On the last day of the meeting, the International Council inducted Dr Argirios Pissiotis from Greece as our 2024 President He has a lot of energy and an ambitious agenda for this year He is joined by President Elect, Dr Ian Doyle from Canada, Vice President, Dr Julio Rodriguez from the USA, Treasurer, Keith Suchy from the USA, Editor, Dr Dov Sidney from the European Section and Past President Ho-Youl Chang from the Korean Section. Please join in welcoming our International leaders.
The 2024 meeting of the International Council will be held at the Greater New Your Dental meeting in NYC November 29-December 4 Hope to see many of you at this meeting where you too can be enriched by meeting and exchanging ideas with Fellows from around the world
In Fellowship,
Margaret Culotta-Norton, DDS, FICD, MICD, FACD, FPFA
Past President ICD-USA Section I
Past President ICD-USA Foundation
ICD International Councilor
2023: OUR YEAR IN REVIEW
FALL JOINT ICD/ACD MEETING
DC chapter held a long overdue joint gathering for Fellows of ICD and ACD in the local area. While typically a Fall and a Spring meeting are held annually, COVID-19 prevented us from having in-person meetings since 2019. Members were excited to reconnect at Chef Geoffâs in Foxhall Square in November of 2023 for a reception & camaraderie, dinner, and a C.E. Program with guest speaker Dr. Kathleen McGrow.
Dr. McGrow is a Global Chief Informatics Nurse Officer for Microsoft Health & Life Sciences. She gave a very engaging presentation on "AI Thought Leadership for Healthcare". 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023 Fellows were welcomed enthusiastically and introduced to members formally.
Dr. Kathleen McGrow
2023: OUR YEAR IN REVIEW
ICD DENTAL STUDENT AWARDS
The International College of Dentistsâ student awards were presented during the 2023 Honors and Oath Convocation at Howard University College of Dentistry in May. Mr. Javauny Hyde was presented the Student Leader Award and Mr. Guwain Kiffin was presented the Student Humanitarian Award. The DC chapter of ICD presented a monetary gift to accompany the plaques received from ICD-USA Section.
Pictured: Dr.Andrea D. Jackson, Dean (center), Awards Recipients, and ICD Fellows/Faculty members at Howard.
The DC cha Fellows Dr. George Thom White Coat Ceremony for . Thomas and Dr. Singer extend h The Ethics Handbook For politan chapter of ACD sponsore g the ceremony. The continued tically recognized by Dean Jacks y p Dr. George Thomas, Dr. Alan Singer, Dr. Andrea D. Jackson.
2023: FELLOWS IN ACTION
-palooza: /pÉËloozÉ/- denoting a festival or event, especially one on a large scale, that is devoted to or characterized by a specified thing or person. It is often used in combination with another word to create a unique and festive event, such as "musicapalooza" or "foodpalooza." What happens when an Endodontist is in a palooza type mood? We have RootCanalPalooza!
ICD Fellows-Dr. Kim Menhinick and Dr. Assadipour, both of Advanced Endodontics Associates, joined forces with Fellow Dr. Lucciola Lambruschini, Director of Dental Services at Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Washington, to provide much needed care to children in Washington DC. Fourteen patients were treated and left with healthy smiles and bodies. SERVING OTHERS is what we do!
Pictured: Fellow Assadipour with volunteers
Pictured: Fellow Kim Menhinick (rear center L) and Fellow Lucciola Lambruschini (rear center R) end RootCanalPalooza with all smiles fron patients and Staff
Pictured: Fellow Menhinick in Action
2023: FELLOWS IN ACTION
OKU LIFE MEMBERSHIP
Fellows- Dr. George Thomas and Dr. Temidayo Obayomi were bestowed Life Membership status in Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society. To be granted life membership by a component chapter, one must have been an Active or Associate Member for 30 years.
RETURNING TO INTERNATIONAL MISSIONS
Fellow- Dr Reginald Salter teamed with Zion Care International to complete a medical mission in St. Andrew parish Jamaica. Dr. Salter organized a group of students from Howard University College of Dentistry and HUCD Alumni from various regions of the U.S. to join in the mission- the first international mission for HU students since the COVID-19 pandemic The team treated over 1,200 patients during a weekâs visit. Plans are in progress to return to Jamaica in July 2024. Email rsalterdds@gmail.com for information and/or to join the 2024 mission. Dental providers are welcomed!
Pictured: Fellow Salter (far left) with dental student volunteers and scenes for the dental clinic
Pictured: Fellow Thomas (right) and Dr. Obayomi (left) with Fellow Andrea D. Jackson, Dean and Fellow Latoya Barham, OKU- Pi Pi chapterâs President.
CONGRATULATIONS NEW FELLOWS!!!!
The International College of Dentists- USA section held virtual Induction Convocations in 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID19 pandemic. In-person Convocations resumed in 2022. The DC chapter welcomed all Inductees 2020 to 2023 to the Fellowship! A SPECIAL THANK YOU to all Sponsors!
2022 District 4 Fellows with District 4 Vice RegentDr. George Thomas (Standing Far R)
2023 District 4 Fellows with District 4 RegentDr. Michael Conte (Standing Far L)
2020
Dr. Farah Assadipour sponsored by Dr. Mary Ziomek
Dr. Hazel D. Glasper sponsored by Dr. Debony Hughes
Dr Nahid Maleki sponsored by Dr Margaret M Culotta-Norton
Dr Catherine Dietrich Pulse sponsored by Dr George Thomas
Dr Anupama Rao Tate sponsored by Dr Harold Jay Pincus
2021
Dr. Peter M. Tan, Jr. sponsored by Dr George Thomas
Dr. LaToya Barham sponsored by Dr Andrea D Jackson
Dr. Cheryl Y. Lee sponsored by Dr. John T. Daniels, II
Dr. Sana Augustus
Dr. Reginald Salter
Dr. Dexter Woods sponsored by Dr George Thomas
Dr. Lisa Slade sponsored by Dr Kim Austin
Dr. Gail Cherry-Peppers sponsored by Dr Andrea D Jackson
Dr. Kathryn Clark
Dr. Michael Ribera sponsored by Dr. Margaret M. Culotta-Norton
Dr. Gillian Robinson-Warner sponsored by Dr Jezelle Sonnier
Milestones
ICD INDUCTION ANNIVERSARIES IN 2023!!!!
35YEARS
DR.CLARENCELINQUISTâ88
DR.M.LAMARHICKSâ88
20YEARS
DR.JOHNW.DRUMMâ03
15YEARS
DR.ANDREWCOBBâ08
DR GAELDELANYâ08
DR ARNOLDFELDMANâ08
DR.JOHANNAHUIJSSONâ08
DR.CHESTERSTEINâ08
DR STEPHENTIGANIâ08
MRS.MARYJOWEBSTERâ08
10YEARS
DR THOMASAâBECKETâ13
DR.ESTHERB.CHILDERSâ13
DR.ROBERTDONAHUEâ13
D ALIFASSIHIâ13
DR.LESLIERYEâ13
5YEARS
DR CANDACEMITCHELLâ18
DR.HAROLDJ.PINCUSâ18
Dr. Sally Cram â98
Dr. Alan Singer â98
25 YEARS (SILVER ANNIVERSARY)
Fellow Spotlight
MARY JO WEBSTER
HONORARY FELLOW
After 24 dedicated years with the International College of Dentists, we wish Fellow Mary Jo Webster an abundance of Blessing and Happiness in her next life adventure. She is the current Editorial Assistant for the USA Sectionâs newsletterThe Key Fellow Webster started working for ICD in February 2000 and was bestowed Honorary Fellowship in 2008 As a cum laude graduate of the University of Maryland, she began a career in early education before fate led her to ICD-USA Sectionâs Headquarters where she was the Executive Assistant to Dr Robert E Brady who held two positions at the time: the Secretary General for the worldwide College and the Registrar for the USA Section She shared- âWe were the only two paid employees, but then again, there was no website back then Our website takes a LOT of time to run and keep current I didnât even have an email account until 2005, so all of my correspondence with other ICD Sections (countries) was through the mailâ
The first email I received from Fellow Webster was an encouraging one to welcome me to role of Editor for the DC Chapterâs newsletter Thatâs the true definition of Fellowship For that I say THANK YOU Mary Jo We all Thank You for being the heartbeat of ICD USA!
âServing Othersâ
CHILDRENâS DENTAL HEALTH MONTH
GUM DISEASE AWARENESS MONTH
DENTALASSISTANTSRECOGNITIONWEEK
DENTISTDAY(MARCH6TH)
Howard University College of Dentistry
Give Kids A Smile February 2, 2024
Victor Hancock Lectures (C.E.) May 9, 2024
Dental Honors & Oath Convocation May 10, 2024 2:00 p.m.
D1 White coat Ceremony May 24, 2024
ICD BOARD OF REGENTS MEETING
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In Fellowship, Editor Dr. Reginald O. Salter rsalterdds@gmail.com
