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UNIVERSIT Y OF ILLINOIS CHICAGO COLLEGE OF DENTISTRY

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COLLEGE ADMINISTRATION Dean: Clark Stanford, DDS, PhD, MHA, Prosthodontics, UIC Distinguished Professor, cmstan60@uic.edu; Executive Associate Dean and Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs: Susan A. Rowan, DDS ’84, srowan@uic.edu; Associate Dean for Research: Lyndon F. Cooper, DDS, PhD, cooperlf@uic.edu;

Left to right: Dr. Betti Shahin, Department of Restorative Dentistry; Dr. Charles Neach, Department of Endodontics; Arely Capos, Dental Assistant; Ben Richardson, Dental Student; Sonia Montgomery, Dental Assistant; Dr. Susan Rowan, Executive Associate Dean and Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs; Lizet Sotelo, Dental Assistant; Dr. Shar Fadavi, Department of Pediatric Dentistry; Jerry Thomas, Building Superintendent; and Maritza Aguilar, Registration Staff.

Associate Dean for Prevention and Public Health Sciences: Scott Tomar, DMD, MPH, DrPH, stomar@uic.edu; Associate Dean for Finance and Administration: Michael D. Harner, MBA, EdD, mikeh@uic.edu; Associate Dean for Student and Diversity Affairs: Darryl Pendleton, DMD, dpendle@uic.edu; Associate Dean for Academic Affairs: Toni M. Roucka, RN, DDS ’90, MA, troucka@uic.edu; Associate Dean for Advancement: Mark J. Valentino, mjv@uic.edu

VISION STAFF Editor-in-Chief: Sara Connell, sconnell@uic.edu;

OFFICE OF ADVANCEMENT

Art Direction: Ana Lisa Ogbac, aogbac1@uic.edu;

Associate Dean for Advancement: Mark J. Valentino, mjv@uic.edu;

Design: Toni Harris, UIC Creative and Digital Services;

Director of Development: Bruno Mancari, bmancari@uic.edu;

Project Coordinator: Janette Guzman, jguzma32@uic.edu

Director of Donor Relations: Ana Lisa Ogbac, aogbac1@uic.edu; Director of Advancement Communications: Sara Connell, sconnell@uic.edu;

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Administrative Assistant: Janette Guzman, jguzma32@uic.edu

Chris Bevel; Chicago Dental Society; Sara Connell; Renee Gooch Photography; Janette Guzman; Jessica Mueller; UIC Creative and Digital Services Photography.

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INSIDE 4

Dean’s Message

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Alumni Profile

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IGNITE Report

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Alumni Class News

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Honor Roll

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In Memoriam

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Feature: Rising to the Challenge

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Student Activities

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Profile: Dr. Roshan Parikh

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Faculty/Department News

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Research

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President’s Message

Continuing Education

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DEAN’S MESSAGE EXCELLENCE AT YOUR COLLEGE OF DENTISTRY OCCURS WITH A “BOW TIE” In this era of COVID, you may be asking why I’m talking about “BowTies?”

Rest assured your College has taken multiple leadership steps to guide the College’s various educational, clinical and research roles over the past three months of the pandemic, building on excellence and aiding the Chicago Dental Society and the Illinois State Dental Society in their roles and missions in assisting the dental profession.

The ability of the College to foster the best in education, collaborative spirit, and recognition acknowledges that the best occurs from a collaborative team, not an individual. This is the hallmark of how we build trust and accountability. Be it the best educational models (such as Small Group Learning), our state of the science clinics and simulation spaces, the amazing transformation to a hybrid learning space in spring 2020, and ongoing peer-to-peer mentorship; all represents the best that is UIC. We build our patient’s trust when we trust and know our students and faculty colleagues are performing at the top of their game, every day. Integrity derives from this bond of trust between a patient and the provider. Integrity occurs when the student provider embraces the ethics and values of the College and the American Dental Association. These ethical codes define us as a healing profession and we can only build integrity through trust. If we lose that trust, we lose integrity.

Excellence in patient care outcomes, in turn, derives from the trust our patients have in the provider being up to date, knowledgeable and using the latest evidence-based practices for the trusted care of the patient. Through a reciprocal trust and integrity between the various members of the College,

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we build excellence at multiple levels. Excellence in turn is what the College is and always will be known for. One cannot have excellence without integrity and one cannot have integrity without trust. This is how we “tie” the very best in patient care through Trust, Integrity and Excellence (or, TIE).

Dentistry is now at an important moment with a set of changes in the patient care models that will move us forward. The profession and industry is changing with many new vendors, new products, new workflows and possibilities—many in response to the coronavirus. The desire for patients to come to our clinics and private practices following the COVID-19 pandemic will depend heavily on our ability to mitigate aerosols, create safe workflows, and enhance infection control protocols. Will they trust us? While we have had a strong blood-born infection strategy for years, the future will cause us to utilize best practices based on the weight of the evidence (BOW). Yes, we will have to “bow” to a new reality.

As a profession grounded in science, we recognize the need to balance the evidence as we support the best for our patients.

Going forward, the pronounced economic impact will alter the pace (or desires) of our patients’ abilities to return to a resemblance of normal. As our practices start to equilibrate to a new normal, we each will be impacted by the need to assure our patients we are prudent, insightful, and fully aware of where they are coming from. In this new future, we can document for them that each of us are at the top of the profession. This comes from an education at one of the best colleges of dentistry in the world—the UIC College of Dentistry.

This is not because of where we were, but where we are going.

Won’t you join us on this mission?

Each of you can rely on your College to provide the very best in networking, collaboration, science, and education to maintain the trust, the integrity and the excellence we all aspire to. This is the “Bow-Tie” of our wonderful UIC College of Dentistry.

Sincerely,

Clark M. Stanford, DDS, PhD, MHA UIC Distinguished Professor and Dean College of Dentistry

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IGNITE REPORT

from left to right: Mr. Ravi Jadia, Ms. Masumi Jadia, Mr. Mark Valentino, Dr. Kamlesh Amin, Dean Clark Stanford, Ms. Hala Dairi, Dr. Firas Dairi, Ms. Nawal Dairi

A WIDENING CIRCLE

Loyal alumnus’ generosity inspires other donors

By Gail Mansfield Dr. Kamlesh G. Amin, ’83, isn’t just a generous donor to the UIC College of Dentistry. Through his enthusiasm, energy, and example, he also inspires other alumni to give back.

“Dean Stanford, our department heads, and my advancement team all work hard, but it’s the one-on-one relationships alumni have with each other that truly make the difference in attracting support,” says Associate Dean for Advancement Mark J. Valentino. “Dr. Amin really partners with other graduates and inspires them to give.”

Leading by example, Dr. Amin recently created the Dr. Kamlesh G. Amin Endowed Professorship Fund. This generous gift will support a named professorship, with preference given to faculty in the restorative sciences.

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Dr. Amin says he’s committed to helping the College continue to attract high-quality professors, and sees his gift, inspired by positive improvements at the dental school during recent years, as a means to support the prestige of the faculty.

Of his choice to give preference to faculty in the restorative sciences, he says, “I’m a general practitioner and have seen the way that restorative skills produce a much better dentist.

Focusing the gift this way can attract very good talent to the College.”

Endowments make it possible for a gift to live on in perpetuity, preserving the principal and using its earnings to support the intent of the fund. An endowment can be created through an outright gift, through a bequest in a will, or

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IGNITE REPORT the Dean’s Council, composed of individuals who contribute $1,000 or more each year, ever since.

He and his partner, Dr Yenna, also made a clinical operatory naming gift during clinic renovations, and Dr. Amin regularly supports other College giving initiatives, including the Fund for Excellence and the Dr. Bruce S. Graham and Linda M. Graham Scholarship Fund. Dr. Amin is also a member of the dean’s Strategic Advisory Board, on which he provides valuable perspective as an active practitioner.

“Dr. Amin is a great example of an alumnus who started giving back after he established himself in the profession,” says Valentino. “He supported the previous two capital campaigns, Campaign Illinois, Brilliant Futures, and is now making his legacy gift through the IGNITE campaign.”

Not only is Dr. Amin a generous donor; he also speaks regularly to other alumni about contributing to the dental school, often inviting them to revisit the campus to see the positive changes.

“He opened his home to us for what we call a ‘parlor event’ at the beginning of IGNITE so that the dean could talk about what the campaign would mean for the College,” Valentino says.

“Dr. Amin followed up and helped open up doors to other people,” Valentino continues. “As a result, we’ve raised almost a million dollars from that one event.” Two other significant gifts that grew out of seeds planted at that event are the Dr. Sham S. Chandok and Dr. Syed S. Rehman Scholarship Fund (see page 7) and the Dairi Family Scholarship Fund (learn more on page 9).

through a life income gift such as a charitable gift annuity or a charitable remainder trust. Endowed scholarships and faculty professorships—like the one made possible by Dr. Amin—are a focus of the IGNITE campaign.

Says Dean Clark Stanford, “Dr. Amin’s dedication to the College is based on how he has seen the profession change. He recognizes the need for an in-depth, state-of-the-art dental education and the critical need to recruit and retain worldclass faculty. Doing this requires creating endowed positions, and Dr. Amin’s support has been phenomenal in its impact.”

LONGTIME, LOYAL SUPPORT Dr. Amin operates a successful Chicago family practice and is devoted to mentoring young dentists and dentists-to-be in the program—some of whom later come to work with and for him.

His support of the dental school has been wide and deep, extending back to 1991. In 1997, he established the Dr. Kamlesh Amin Scholarship Award. He’s been a member of

Says Dr. Amin of his inspiration to other alumni donors, “We’re all here because of the UIC College of Dentistry. People want to help, but sometimes they get busy with their working lives and forget.

“I’m very comfortable reminding others of what the school has done for them and asking them to help. And most of them say yes.”

KEEPING THE GIVING CYCLE GOING His UIC experience was a career changer—and he’s paying it forward “What I got from UIC is priceless,” says Dr. Syed Rehman, ‘15.

“I believe in the cycle of keeping it going, so giving back is the least I can do.”

Dr. Rehman, who runs 14 dental practices across Milwaukee and the Chicago suburbs, is generously paying his College of Dentistry education forward with the new Dr. Sham S. Chandok and Dr. Syed S. Rehman Scholarship Fund. Dr. Chandok mentored Dr. Rehman in the early days of practice, and the two later became partners.

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Dr. Kamlesh Amin with daughter, Ms. Masumi Jadia, and son-in-law, Mr. Ravi Jadia.

Dr. Firas Dairi with his wife, Ms. Hala Dairi and daughter, Ms. Nawal Dairi.

Says Dean Clark Stanford, “Dr. Rehman recognized the value of investing in key programs using a targeted approach. He’s making a large impact on an area of personal interest. This personal approach is so valuable in seeing the impact of giving, because it’s something that comes from the heart.”

“It was an amazing program,” Dr. Rehman says. “The professors and mentors we got were humble and down to earth, and I’m still in contact with many of them. I joined right when we began small-group learning. It really developed my interpersonal skills and taught me how to speak up.”

Dr. Rehman’s road to successful multi-practice ownership came with some twists and turns. After earning a bachelor’s degree in dental surgery in India, Dr. Rehman and his wife, Ameena, moved to the United States. He completed an oral and maxillofacial surgery residency at New York University, then enrolled in the UIC College of Dentistry’s advanced standing program for practitioners who have completed their dental studies in other countries (DMD-AS).

His first days in the U.S. were “struggle, struggle, struggle,” recalls Dr. Rehman, who sees his time at the College as a genuine turning point. At an IGNITE campaign event hosted

by Dr. Kamlesh Amin, ’83 (also see page X), Dr. Rehman saw an opportunity to extend a hand to today’s dental students by creating a scholarship fund.

At UIC, he earned several scholarships and awards, including the prestigious Frances Best Watkins Award, Dr. Kamlesh Amin Scholarship Award and Dr. Lina K. Tharp Award, recognizing Dr. Rehman’s clinical excellence, academic standing, compassion for patients, and leadership skills.

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“You can’t forget how you started or where it started,” he says.

“You’ve always got to go back to your roots to remind yourself of your beginnings—and be there for people who were there for you.

“I am who I am because of the College.”

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IGNITE REPORT “IT’S THE ONE-ON-ONE RELATIONSHIPS ALUMNI HAVE WITH EACH OTHER THAT TRULY MAKE THE DIFFERENCE IN ATTRACTING SUPPORT.” —Associate Dean for Advancement Mark J. Valentino

GENERATIONS OF GIVING Family-funded scholarship designed for long-term support Dr. Firas Dairi defines wealth as “not how much you have, but how much you give.” And he believes the act of giving should be a multi-generational effort.

So when he and his wife, Hala, generously established the Dairi Family Scholarship Fund at the UIC College of Dentistry, they did so with the intention that their children would carry on funding the scholarship once they’re established in their own careers.

“Giving back is a pleasure. For UIC to give us this opportunity is a beautiful thing,” he says. “We believe our kids, the new generation, need to realize that they can’t just go out and make money; they have a responsibility to the generations to come.

We want our kids to be good citizens who have a habit of philanthropy that leads to better research and healthcare—and they should be loyal to the institutions that educated them.”

A highly accomplished family with multiple interests, the Dairis have all chosen careers in healthcare and are extremely active in the community and humanitarian causes. Dr. Dairi, a graduate of the University of Baghdad College of Medicine who completed a fellowship in pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine at Rush University, is a pulmonologist in private practice in the northern suburbs. Hala who studied French literature at the University of Damascus, manages the practice and has received the Karam Foundation’s Woman of the Year Award for her work on behalf of Syrian refugees.

under Dr. Fady Charbel, Professor and Head, Richard L. and Gertrude W. Fruin Professor, and Chief of the Neurovascular Section. After graduating from the Midwestern University Chicago School of Osteopathic Medicine, Obaida is now an internal medicine resident at Dartmouth University Medical Center.

Layal, the Dairis’ middle child, earned a BS in biology cum laude from UIC’s Honors College, where she was recognized with a Chancellor’s Student Service Award. She’s currently a third-year dental student at the College. Her younger sister, Nawal, is majoring in biology at Loyola University Chicago, where she’s a Gannon Scholar at the Gannon Center for Women and Leadership. Nawal also plans to go to dental school—and “UIC is my first choice,” she says.

FANS OF THE COLLEGE—AND ALL OF UIC The idea for the scholarship grew out of an IGNITE campaign event hosted by Dr. Kamlesh Amin, ’83 (see page 6), a neighbor whose daughter is a close friend of the Dairi family. “When Layal got accepted to the dental school, our relationship developed,” Dr. Dairi explains, adding that his family has been inspired by Dr. Amin’s career story and pattern of giving to the College. “He’s an immigrant who’s succeeded and become a true pioneer of dental services in his community,” he says.

Beyond establishing the dental school scholarship, the Dairis support UIC as a whole in thanks for their children’s education and the top-quality care a family member received from Dr. Charbel. “UIC is a jewel that people sometimes miss out on,” Firas says. “It’s giving my kids the education they deserve and need, leading them to better careers, and helping them reach their goals.”

“From their family’s experience with the dental profession and dental school, the Dairis see that their gift will be transformative,” says Dean Clark Stanford. “Their support will make key impacts on the College, its faculty, and especially the excellence of student education.”

Future dental student Nawal says she plans to contribute to the scholarship fund once her career is launched. “I was blessed to have my education covered, and I definitely want to help students who are struggling,” she says.

“It’s the way we were raised,” Nawal explains. “My parents always taught us that anything you’re given you should share.”

Son Obaida received a BS in neuroscience magna cum laude from UIC ‘s Honors College. For all four years of his undergraduate work, he was a neurosurgery research fellow

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HONOR ROLL OF DONORS FISCAL YEAR 2019 We gratefully acknowledge the following alumni and friends for their generous support of the College of Dentistry between July 1, 2018 and June 30, 2019.

$1,000,000 AND ABOVE

Illinois Children's Healthcare Foundation

$500,000 TO $999,999

Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation Anonymous

$250,000 TO $499,999

Dr. Amarjit S. Marwah*

$100,000 TO $249,999

3M Unitek Anonymous BioHorizons Bisco Charitable Foundation The Coleman Foundation, Inc. Dentsply IH, Inc. Ormco Corporation QOL Medical, LLC RMO Straumann USA LLC

$50,000 TO $99,999

Dr. Ronald M. Milnarik, ’67, and Mrs. Pauline A. Milnarik ACTEON North America Litowitz Foundation, Inc. Lloyd A. Fry Foundation International Association for Dental Research Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Foundation American Association of Orthodontists Foundation GC America Inc. Guy D. and Rebecca E. Brunetti Foundation Dr. Robert G. Brunetti, Loyola ’78, and Mrs. Alice A. Brunetti

$25,000 TO $49,999

Dr. Keith E. Alley, ’68*, MS and Mrs. Jill D. Alley Dentsply GAC International Dr. James H. Isaacson, ‘71 KLS Martin, LP Ortho Classic Osteology Foundation Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company Foundation

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$10,000 TO $24,999

American Orthodontics Dr. Kamlesh G. Amin, ’83, and Ms. Alpana Hansoty Dr. Samuel Berkowitz* and Mrs. Lynn Berkowitz Dr. Joseph E. Canzona, ‘69* Dr. Paul V. Caputo, ’83, and Mrs. Cindy J. Caputo Dr. Susan Edukutharayil, ’96, and Mr. James Edukutharayil Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc. Ms. Kenjalin Ogata Dr. Indru C. Punwani Reliance Orthodontic Products, Inc. Renaissance Charitable Foundation, Inc.

$5,000 TO $9,999

American Association of Public Health Dentistry The American College of Prosthodontists Dr. Anil K. Agarwal Dr. Alex G. Alemis, ’85, and Mrs. Matina V. Alemis Dr. Michael E. Bond, ’83, and Mrs. Cherie L. Bond Dr. Barry E. Booth, ’84*, and Mrs. Jane E. Booth Dr. Thomas B. Braun, ’85, and Mrs. Maria C. Braun Dr. Barry M. Cherny, 90, and Ms. Lauren Cherny Dr. Tricia R. Crosby, ‘04* Dr. Marcio A. da Fonseca DentaQuest Dentsply Sirona Dr. Charles Difranco, Loyola ’81, and Mrs. Kimberly J. DiFranco Dr. Joseph V. Discipio, Loyola ‘52 Dr. Melvin J. Flamenbaum Mrs. Linda M. Fuller Dr. Robert W. Glineburg* Dr. William B. Hamel, ’83, and Mrs. Belinda Lutz-Hamel Dr. Gabriel D. Hostalet, ‘00 Illinois State Dental Society Foundation Dr. Steven T. Kuhn, ’97*, and Mrs. Kathleen A. Kuhn Dr. Dennis R. LaMonte, ‘02*, and Mrs. Gina M. LaMonte Dr. Thomas S. Lightfoot, ’73, and Mrs. Maude E. Lightfoot National Children's Oral Health Foundation Dr. Dale C. Nickelsen, 62*, and Mrs. Caren C. Nickelsen Mrs. Carol Notaras Dr. Susan A. Rowan, ’84, and Dr. Daniel A. Rowan Dr. Thomas E. Resnick, ‘71*, and Mrs. Barbara S. Resnick Dr. Thomas A. Sarna, ‘06*, and Mrs. Heidi J. Sarna Prof. Lin Tao and Dr. Renjie Chang Dr. Stephen B. Towns, ’73, and Dr. Jeanette Sabir-Holloway Dr. Peter C. Wasilkoff, ’69*, and Mrs. Donna J. Wasilkoff

$2,500 TO $4,999

American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics Dr. Randy L. Bisping, ’82, and Mrs. Joy L. Bisping Dr. James H. Bryniarski, ’78, and Dr. Leona M. Hubatch

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July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019

HONOR ROLL OF DONORS

Dr. Paul S. Burkey, Loyola ’83, and Mrs. Alisa F. Burkey Dr. Patrick J. Carroll, ’83, and Dr. Sheila M. Love Chicago Dental Society Dr. Thomas G. Chung, ’56, and Mrs. Jenny L. Chung Dr. Edward C. Collins* and Mrs. Amanda Collins The Edgar Coolidge Endodontic Study Club Dr. James C. Davis, ’83, and Dr. Arlene M. Engert, ‘83 Dr. Jason A. Edwards* Dr. Newton C. Gordon* Dr. Frank A. Maggio, Loyola ‘71* and Mrs. Christine Maggio Dr. Richard Monahan Dr. K. William Mopper* and Mrs. Joan Mopper Dr. Jon Dale Nickelsen, ‘03 Dr. Ruhan S. Ozgen, ’90, and Mrs. Bobbi-Jo Ozgen Dr. Thomas Skiba, ‘68*, and Mrs. Joan R. Skiba Ms. Colleen Vedder Dr. Mayank D. Vora* and Mrs. Jyoti M. Vora Dr. Stephanie M. Ward, ‘01 Dr. Paul E. Wine, ’03, and Mrs. Sarah Wine

$1,000 TO $2,499

Align Technology, Inc. Dr. Veerasathpurush Allareddy Dr. Bruce W. Allen, ’66, and Mrs. Edith Allen Dr. Jmi L. Asam* and Mr. Robin Asam Dr. Mark C. Baker, ‘77*, and Dr. Ayse U. Baker Dr. Julie A. Laverdiere Beck, ‘90*, and Mr. James Beck Dr. James W. Blackburn* and Mrs. Jennifer Blackburn Dr. William J. Bleecker, ’71, and Mrs. Ada M. Bleecker Dr. Gerald M. Bieze, ’70, and Mrs. Sarah A. Bieze Dr. Andrew W. Browar, ’79*, and Dr. Taisa L. Szeremeta-Browar* Dr. Samuel J. Cascio, Loyola ‘52 Dr. Harry O. Channon, ‘63*, and Mrs. Frances L. Channon Dr. Donald A. Chambers and Dr. Rhonna L. Cohen, ‘72 Dr. Agnieszka Chruszczyk, ‘09*, and Mr. Andrew Chruszczyk Colgate Speakers Bureau Dr. H. Todd Cubbon, ’70, and Mrs. Patricia Cubbon Dr. Firas Dairi and Mrs. Hala Dairi Dr. Luisa A. DiPietro, ‘80*, and Dr. Ira A. Satinover, ‘79* Dr. Anthony J. Domenico, Loyola ‘76 Dr. Deane E. Doolen, ‘55+, and Mrs. Ann B. Doolen Dr. Robert Druzinsky and Mrs. Renee M. Friedman Dr. Robert M. Dunlap, ‘72 Dr. Michael G. Durbin, ‘88*, and Dr. Renee P. Pappas, ‘88 Dr. Scott A. Emalfarb, Loyola ‘89 Dr. Thomas E. Emmering, ’60, and Mrs. LaVerne J. Emmering Dr. Caswell Evans and Mrs. Arlene G. Evans Dr. Mohamed I. Fayad* and Dr. Marilia J. Montero-Fayad Dr. Nona C. Flores The Foundation of the College of Diplomates of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry Dr. Joseph R. Funderburk*

Dr. Maria T. Galang-Boquiren, ‘09* and Mr. Allan D. Boquiren Geistlich Pharma North America, Inc. Dr. Paul L. Glick, ‘70*, and Mrs. Dyanne Glick Dr. Jonathan G. Hanson, ’68, and Mrs. Margaret A. Hanson Dr. Jianjun Hao* and Dr. Lihong Lin* Dr. Gary R. Herberger, ’78, and Mrs. Dale R. Herberger Dr. Stephen R. Hertzberg, ‘70*, and Mrs. Alice E. Hertzberg Dr. Gregg W. Hosch and Mrs. Jenny A. Hosch Hu-Friedy Manufacturing Co, LLC Illinois Academy of General Dentistry International College of Dentists 8th District Mrs. Jennifer L. Bereckis Jacobucci Dr. Bradford R. Johnson* and Mrs. Lizabeth Johnson Dr. Lars B. Jonsson* Dr. Stephen T. Jagielo, ’82, and Mrs. Cindy S. Jagielo Dr. Bennett Klavan, ‘44 Dr. Donald S. Kaneoka, ‘58 Dr. Linda Kaste Dr. G. William Knight and Mrs. Judy L. Knight+ Dr. Clarence G. Krebs* and Mrs. Beverly Krebs Lang Dental Manufacturing Company, Inc. Dr. Anthony M. LaPorte, ’12, and Mrs. Lina LaPorte Dr. Christopher J. Leonard, ’00, and Dr. Rebecca M. Leonard, ‘00 Dr. Daniel C. Leonard, ‘96 Dr. John Leonard Dr. Eugene Leonard Dr. Robert J. Lesny, ‘97 Dr. Benjamin A. Lin* Dr. Yi-Chen Liu* Dr. Richard P. Martino, ’64, and Mrs. Margot F. Martino Dr. Matthew G. McKnight, ‘11* Dr. Robert J. Michet, ‘78 Miracle Corners of the World, Inc. Dr. Milton M. Murasaki, ’66, and Mrs. Virginia Stein Dr. Charles R. Neach, Loyola ’70, and Mrs. Peggy D. Neach Dr. John Nowak, ‘98*, and Mrs. Renee Nowak PDL Seminars Dr. Roshan P. Parikh, ‘08 Dr. John C. Reed, ’90, and Dr. Isabelle Reed Dr. Scott R. Rehm* Dr. James B. Ricker and Mrs. Susan C. Ricker Toni M. Roucka, ’90, and Mr. Edmund A. Roucka Rush University Medical Center Dr. David P. Salomon Dr. Timmothy J. Schwartz, ’79, and Mrs. Christine A. Schwartz Dr. Michael L. Schmerman and Mrs. Sandy Schmerman Dr. Robert Schmidt Dr. Daniel W. Steadman, ’82, and Mrs. Kathleen A. Steadman Dr. Jin-Moon Soh* and Mrs. Duckui Soh Triangle Community Foundation, Inc. Dr. Lawrence R. Voss, ’78, and Mrs. Marie C. Voss Dr. Brian S. Wardell* Dr. Samuel S. Wexler, ’64, and Mrs. Charlene S. Wexler 11

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Dr. Harvey A. Wigdor, ‘76*, and Mrs. Pamela Waltz Mrs. Barbara P. Wiley Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company

$500 TO $999

Dr. Shereen S. Azer* Dr. James K. Bahcall and Mrs. Amy R. Bahcall Bisco, Inc. Dr. Susan Bishop Brasseler USA Dr. Kurt E. Bruksch, ’82, and Mrs. Jeanne M. Bruksch Dr. David M. Cohen, ’89+, and Mrs. Barbara L. Cohen Dr. Timothy D. Conway, ’77, and Mrs. Kathy L. Conway Dental Arts Laboratories, Inc. Designs for Vision, Inc. Dr. Lanette M. Disera-Geissler, Loyola ’87 Dr. Shahrbanoo Fadavi* and Dr. Jamshid Mohammadi GlaxoSmithKline Dr. Melvyn A. Golden, ’74 Dr. LeRoy S. Gurga, ’79, and Mrs. Janet L. Gurga Dr. Michael B. Hagearty* Dr. Michael D. Harner and Mrs. Eileen H. Harner Henry Schein, Inc. Dr. Mark J. Humenik, ’88, and Mrs. Mary E. Humenik Illinois Section of the American College of Dentists Dr. Curtis R. Imel, ’76, and Mrs. Donna J. Imel Dr. N. O. Jackson, ’71 Dr. Mark R. Jensen* Johnson & Johnson Dr. Alan W. Kaplin, ’60*, and Mrs. Marcia S. Kaplin Dr. Chung H. Kau Kavo Kerr Dr. George F. Kennedy, ’59 Dr. Hammad A. Khan, ’03*, and Mrs. Henna Khan Dr. Thomas J. King Jr., ’71, and Mrs. Maureen King Dr. Harold J. Kiriluk and Mrs. Corinne L. Kiriluk Dr. Jeffrey A. Kramer, ’79, and Dr. Janet M. Kuhn, ’79 Dr. Michael A. Krell* Dr. Cathy E. Longos* and Dr. Thomas J. Longos Dr. Weyland Lum* MedPro Group Dr. Salvador Nares Dr. Mark A. O'Banion* Orascoptic Dr. Thomas E. Parry, ’68, and Mrs. Doris Parry Dr. Jigneshkumar M. Patel, ’97, and Mrs. Rupal R. Patel Q-Optics Loupes Mrs. Diane L. Renfroe and Mr. Mike Smith Dr. Stephen L. Rider, ’80, and Mrs. Karen S. Rider Dr. Justin P. Salem, ’94, and Mrs. Christiana K. Salem 12

Dr. Nyasha M. Scott* Dr. Mia Myoungah Seo, ’14, and Mr. Christopher Chung Southpoint Insurance Dr. Byung W. Suh SurgiTel The Dentists Insurance Company The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. Treloar & Heisel, Inc. Mr. Mark J. Valentino and Mrs. Carmen P. Valentino Dr. Marylene V. Vitiello Dr. Florian H. Zablotny, ’68, and Mrs. Gertrude J. Zablotny+ Dr. George R. Zehak, ’77, and Mrs. Maria Zehak Dr. Richard L. Zimmers, ’57, and Mrs. Linda K. Zimmers Dr. Elizabeth Zwemer-Larsen, ’50

$1 TO $499

Dr. Tricia J. Altschuler* and Mr. Jeffrey B. Altschuler Dr. Donald S. Amano* and Mrs. Nettie Amano Dr. Denis D. Anderson, ’69, and Mrs. Barbara A. Anderson Dr. Michael H. Anderson, ’80, and Mrs. Linda Anderson Dr. Paul M. Anfenson, ’84, and Mrs. Maria Anfenson Ms. Sharon Arrigo Mr. Natividad U. Arrogante and Mrs. Flory S. Arrogante Dr. Robert M. Bara, Loyola ’89, and Mrs. Annamarie A. Bara Dr. Kurt A. Barth, ’97, and Mrs. Tracy L. Barth Dr. Marcia H. Basciano, ’78 Dr. Scott D. Beallis, ’86, and Dr. Mojdeh Beallis, ’94 Dr. David R. Behringer, ’89 Dr. Robert A. Benny, Loyola ’67 Dr. James Benz, ’79, and Mrs. Margo Benz Mr. Dennis A. Bermudez Dr. Raymond B. Bersano, ’71, and Mrs. Martha V. Bersano Mr. William S. Bike and Ms. Anne M. Nordhaus-Bike Dr. Thomas M. Bodnar, ’94, and Dr. Liza Santo Dr. Richard A. Bona, ’78, and Mrs. Mary P. Bona Dr. William M. Brennan,’76, and Mrs. Mary N. Brennan Dr. William M. Brennan, ’04, and Mrs. Shaye L. Brennan Dr. Alan B. Bronstein, ’95, and Mrs. Emily N. Bronstein Dr. Blasé P. Brown, Loyola ’81, and Mrs. Nancy Brown Dr. Clifford A. Brown, ’54*, and Mrs. Deborah A. Hess-Brown Ms. Virginia H. Buglio Dr. Shandra Bundy-Smith, ’94 Ms. Ashley L. Burton Ms. Irma Butler Mr. Aquilino R. Cabanban and Mrs. Phoebe Cabanban Dr. Robert J. Cabay, Loyola ’86 Ms. Janice Y. Carter Dr. Wendy L. Cerny Prof. Yinghua Chen Dr. Jonathan Y. Chiang* Dr. Edward J. Chiera, ’90 Dr. Anthony W. Chulick, ’73, and Mrs. Micki R. Chulick

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July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019

HONOR ROLL OF DONORS

Dr. Vincent L. Conforti, ’72, and Mrs. Kathleen Conforti Dr. James F. Cramer, ’59, and Mrs. Kathleen Cramer Dr. Thomas A. Curry, ’84, and Mrs. Kathy M. Curry Dr. Todd A. Curtis, ’84, and Dr. Christine M. Curtis, ’86 Dr. William E. Cusack, ’73, and Mrs. Kim Cusack Dr. Sydney R. Demovsky, ’62, and Mrs. Dianne E. Young Dr. Anthony DiCostanzo, Loyola ’80 Dr. Thomas R. Dirksen, ’57, and Mrs. Jean T. Dirksen Dr. John T. Dominici, ’83 Dr. James E. Donlan, ’57+, and Mrs. Carol A. Donlan Dr. Susan B. Doroshow, ’83, and Mr. William Doroshow Dr. Harold R. Dreebin, ’60, and Mrs. Reva Dreebin Dr. Scott D. Drucker* Mr. Everett C. Earley Dr. Rebecca J. Egolf* and Mr. Dennis R. Egolf Dr. Norman C. Eifler, ’57, and Ms. Ada J. Eifler Mrs. Judith A. Eisenmann Dr. Norman L. Eskoz, Loyola ’79 Dr. Benjamin L. Farnum, ’58 Dr. Robert F. Ferek, ’84 Dr. Donald C. Findlay, ’60, and Mrs. Judith R. Findlay Dr. John W. Fischer, ’79, and Mrs. Amy F. Fischer Mrs. Margarita N. Flores Foundation for Modern Bioprogressive Orthodontics Dr. John S. Fox, ’84* Mr. William O. Frazier and Mrs. Nancy Frazier Dr. James P. Frett, ’79, and Mrs. Jacqueline Frett Dr. Ralph G. Frick, ’54, and Mrs. Loretta M. Frick Dr. Kenneth W. Gehrke, ’82*, and Mrs. Theresa Gehrke Dr. Brett E. Gilbert and Mrs. Kari Gilbert Dr. Brian C. Gniadek, ’92 Dr. Donald E. Gordon, Loyola ’62 Dr. Daniel M. Greising, ’90, and Mrs. Rebecca L. Greising Dr. Ann M. Grieve, ’84, and Mr. Douglass V. Grieve Dr. Stephen E. Grimm, ’79, and Mrs. Celestine Grimm Ms. Janette Guzman Dr. Allan L. Hablutzel, ’82, and Mrs. Gail Hablutzel Dr. Denise D. Hale Sorpassa, ’88, and Mr. Robert S. Sorpassa Dr. Everett B. Hancock, ’67 Dr. Danny Hanna Dr. Thomas A. Harris, ’82, and Mrs. Patricia Harris Dr. Michael P. Hoyland, ’74 Dr. Risa A. Hurwich Dr. Raza A. Hussain* and Dr. Nadia S. Hussain Dr. Kenneth C. Hyten, ’66, and Mrs. Jane G. Hyten Iconic Group, Inc. Illinois Academy of General Dentistry Dr. Edison A. Ishaya, ’94 Dr. Ann M. Ives Limberg, ’92, and Dr. John D. Keller, ’92 Dr. Iwona Iwaszczyszyn, ‘04 Dr. Seung-June Jeon and Mrs. Jung-Soo Oh Dr. Gregory J. Johnson, ’83, and Mrs. Lynne A. Johnson Dr. Manila P. Joshi*

Dr. Kenneth J. Jozwiak* Dr. Thomas D. Jozwiak, ’84 Dr. Steven Kallman* and Mrs. Trudy Kallman Dr. Gene R. Kantack* and Mrs. Sandra Kantack Dr. Sameer Kapil, ’16, and Mrs. Sonia Kapil Dr. James A. Karlowicz, ’75, and Mrs. Constance Karlowicz Dr. Louis Kaufman, ’95 Dr. Richard I. Kaufman, ’50, and Mrs. Marian Kaufman Dr. Nadia Kawar Dr. David W. Kinsinger, ’76, and Mrs. Janice M. Kinsinger Dr. Dean J. Kokinias, ’90 Dr. J. M. Krisko, ’90, and Mrs. Mary B. Krisko Dr. Donald A. Krzyzak, ’61 Mrs. Valerie J. Kuhl Dr. Lawrence M. Le Vine, ’62 Dr. Chuljoo Lee, ’78 Dr. Irving J. Leonard, ’59 and Mrs. Marilyn M. Leonard Dr. Haitao Li* and Mr. Qi Gao Dr. Mary A. Licking, ’77 Dr. Jack L. Lieberman, Loyola ’64, and Mrs. Marilyn Gordon+ Ms. Susan D. Lloyd Dr. Richard M. Loochtan, ’77 Ms. Virginia M. Lothrop Ms. Blanca E. Luna CAPT Cornelius T. Lynch, ’89 Dr. George R. Machian, ’72, and Mrs. Judith L. Machian Mr. Bruno Mancari and Mrs. Gina M. Mancari Dr. Mohamed S. Mansour, ’12 Dr. Thomas M. Mareing, ’75 Dr. Natanya Marracino* Dr. Paul R. Martineau, ’74, and Mrs. Janet Martineau Dr. Richard F. McBride, ’67* Dr. Alvin G. Medvin, ’59 and Mrs. Deborah R. Medvin Dr. Charles W. Miller* and Mrs. Dru A. Miller Dr. Edward M. Miller, ’69, and Mrs. Martha Miller Dr. Miloslava M. Miller, ’09, and Mr. Kevin R. Miller Dr. Michael J. Mintz* and Mrs. Julie H. Mintz Dr. Ronald E. Mizer, ’64, and Mrs. Gloria J. Mizer Dr. Mohammad H. Mohammadi* and Mrs. Gity Mohammadi Dr. Arshad A. Mohammed, ’18+ Mr. Francis L. Mon and Mrs. Lourdes G. Mon Dr. Lee E. Moore, ’74, and Mrs. Rebecca J. Moore Dr. Steven J. Moravec* and Mrs. Chandra A. Greer Dr. Nermeen M. Moussa* Mrs. Jessica L. Mueller Dr. Gregory N. Murphy, ’79, and Mrs. Susan E. Murphy Dr. Scott R. Musil, ’83, and Mrs. Roseanne R. Musil Dr. Afsar Naqvi Ms. Nayna H. Navik Dr. Laura M. Neumann, ’77, and Dr. Charles A. Neumann Dr. Robert V. Noone, ’72, and Mrs. Kendra L. Noone Ms. Nancy A. Norman Dr. Alexis Olsson 13

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Dr. Gerald M. Noskin, ’57, and Mrs. Shari C. Noskin Dr. Glenda E. Nuckols, ’78, and Mr. Larry D. Crosby Dr. John M. Nusstein, ’87, and Mrs. Tammie L. Nusstein Dr. Kenneth W. O'Brien, ’86 Ms. Ana Lisa F. Ogbac Dr. Ayse Oktener, ’97 Dr. Steven T. Olson Mrs. Anna Panova Ms. Janet A. Parker Dr. Ryan J. Pasiewicz* and Dr. Colleen Flahive Dr. William D. Petty, Loyola ’74 Dr. Alexandra C. Polus* Mrs. Florine Templeton Porter and Mr. Joseph Porter Dr. Clifford Prince, ’76, and Mrs. Nassi Prince Dr. Robert E. Rada, ’85 Dr. Mary E. Rafter* Dr. Amsaveni Ramachandran Dr. Gerald Raybeck, Loyola ’79 Dr. Ann Marie Redmond, ’13 Dr. Nijole A. Remeikis, ’59 Dr. Peggy A. Richardson, ’97* Dr. Candido Rivera, ’14, and Ms. Lucia Rivera Dr. Gary A. Rodgers, ’83, and Mrs. Mary Rodgers Dr. Ross E. Rubino, ’77, and Mrs. Terri Rubino Dr. Surekha Sakala, ’98 Dr. Robert S. Salk, ’49, and Mrs. Harriet J. Salk Ms. Maria Y. Santamaria Dr. Mark Sawyer, ’84, and Mrs. Marilyn K. Sawyer Dr. William P. Schalk, ’71, and Mrs. Nancy J. Schalk Dr. Steven B. Schroyer, ’89, and Mrs. Kathi S. Schroyer Mrs. Colleen P. Scroll and Mr. Joseph Scroll Dr. Amy L. Seagraves Dr. Alexandra E. Senior Dr. Melvin P. Sered, ’58, and Mrs. Hedy R. Sered Dr. Rachit K. Shah, ’15 Dr. Vaibhavi J. Shah, ’09, and Mr. Milap Shah Dr. Roy A. Shellow, ’63, and Mrs. Eva Shellow Dr. Kenneth G. Sherman, ’78, and Mrs. Janet S. Sherman

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Dr. Steven M. Shikami, Loyola ’93 Dr. Bruce W. Shriver, ’67, and Mrs. Suzanne Shriver Dr. Gregory V. Sierminski, ’77, and Mrs. Kathy L. Sierminski Dr. Darryl R. Smith, ’88, and Mrs. Janice K. Smith Dr. Joseph A. Smith, ’64, and Mrs. Janet G. Smith Dr. Donald C. Sorensen, ’64*, and Mrs. Susan Sorensen Dr. Lindy A. Kona, ’89, and Dr. Bradley J. Stanciu, ’90 Dr. Clark M. Stanford and Mr. Alan Light Mr. John Stanko Dr. Paul H. Stines, ’63, and Mrs. Joan M. Stines Dr. Richard C. Talbot, ’63 Dr. Manali Tanna Madhavani, ’18 Ms. Kimberly Tat Dr. Thomas J. Tax, ’68, and Mrs. Joanne C. Tax Dr. Andrew G. Tolas, ’58, and Mrs. Carolyn Tolas Dr. Ronald E. Trapp, ’69, and Dr. Sue E. Trapp-Hamilton, ’71 Dr. Russell G. Tripp, ’81, and Mrs. Susan J. Tripp Dr. Joseph A. Tylka, Loyola ’85 Dr. Joseph G. Unger, Loyola ’85 Dr. Nishi H. Vakharia, ’98, and Mrs. Kimberly Vakharia Dr. Marlos A. G. Viana and Mrs. Maria Grace C. Viana Dr. Daniel R. Vodvarka, ’72, and Mrs. Deborah J. Vodvarka Dr. Warren F. Wakerlin, ’67* Mrs. Robin J. Waner-Iser and Mr. Michael H. Iser Dr. Stephen M. Weeks, ’89*, and Mrs. Mary S. Weeks Mrs. Jean A. Weigel Mr. Allan D. Weine and Mrs. Jackie Weine Dr. Christopher S. Wenckus, ’71*, and Mrs. S. Elaine Wenckus Dr. Roger T. Wetzel, ’85, and Mrs. Kristin M. Wetzel Dr. Donna M. Williams Dr. Winnie Wilson, ’18 Ms. Jillian L. Windrum Dr. Gerald L. Wine, ’67, and Mrs. Linda S. Wine Dr. John F. Wonderlick, ’71 Dr. Jeffrey Wong, Loyola ’88, and Mrs. Regina F. Wong Dr. Robert T. Workinger* and Dr. Marilyn Seif Workinger Prof. Christine D. Wu Dr. Richard H. Yamada, ’66, and Mrs. Mildred A. Yamada Ms. Sarah J. U. Yu Dr. Chester N. Zembroski, ’62

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July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019

GIVING BY CLASS YEAR CLASS OF 1944

Dr. Bennett Klavan

CLASS OF 1949

Dr. Robert S. Salk

CLASS OF 1950

Dr. Richard I. Kaufman Dr. Elizabeth Zwemer-Larsen

CLASS OF 1951

Dr. Clifford A. Brown* Dr. Jerome Fein* Dr. Ralph G. Frick

CLASS OR 1955

Dr. Deane E. Doolen+

CLASS OF 1956

Dr. Thomas G. Chung

CLASS OF 1957

Dr. Thomas R. Dirksen Dr. James E. Donlan+ Dr. Norman C. Eifler Dr. Gerald M. Noskin Dr. Richard L. Zimmers

CLASS OF 1958

Dr. Benjamin L. Farnum Dr. Donald S. Kaneoka Dr. Melvin P. Sered Dr. Andrew G. Tolas Class of 1959

DR. JAMES F. CRAMER

Dr. George F. Kennedy Dr. Irving J. Leonard Dr. Alvin G. Medvin Dr. Nijole A. Remeikis

CLASS OF 1960

Dr. Harold R. Dreebin Dr. Thomas E. Emmering Dr. Donald C. Findlay Dr. Alan W. Kaplin*

HONOR ROLL OF DONORS CLASS OF 1962

Dr. Sydney R. Demovsky Dr. Lawrence M. Le Vine Dr. Dale C. Nickelsen* Dr. Chester N. Zembroski

CLASS OF 1963

Dr. Harry O. Channon* Dr. Roy A. Shellow Dr. Paul H. Stines Dr. Richard C. Talbot

CLASS OF 1964

Dr. Richard P. Martino Dr. Ronald E. Mizer Dr. Joseph A. Smith Dr. Donald C. Sorensen* Dr. Samuel S. Wexler

CLASS OF 1966

Dr. Bruce W. Allen Dr. Kenneth C. Hyten Dr. Milton M. Murasaki Dr. Richard H. Yamada

CLASS OF 1967

Dr. Everett B. Hancock Dr. Richard F. McBride* Dr. Ronald M. Milnarik Dr. Bruce W. Shriver Dr. Warren F. Wakerlin* Dr. Gerald L. Wine

CLASS OF 1968

Dr. Keith E. Alley* Dr. Jonathan G. Hanson Dr. Thomas E. Parry Dr. Thomas Skiba* Dr. Thomas J. Tax Dr. Florian H. Zablotny

CLASS OF 1969

Dr. Denis D. Anderson Dr. Joseph E. Canzona* Dr. Edward M. Miller Dr. Ronald E. Trapp Dr. Peter C. Wasilkoff*

CLASS OF 1970

Dr. Gerald M. Bieze Dr. H. Todd Cubbon

Dr. Paul L. Glick* Dr. Stephen R. Hertzberg*

CLASS OF 1971

Dr. Raymond B. Bersano Dr. William J. Bleecker Dr. James H. Isaacson Dr. N. O. Jackson Dr. Thomas J. King Jr. Dr. Thomas E. Resnick* Dr. William P. Schalk Dr. Sue E. Trapp-Hamilton Dr. Christopher S. Wenckus* Dr. John F. Wonderlick

CLASS OF 1972

Dr. Rhonna L. Cohen Dr. Vincent L. Conforti Dr. Robert M. Dunlap Dr. George R. Machian Dr. Robert V. Noone Dr. Daniel R. Vodvarka

CLASS OF 1973

Dr. Anthony W. Chulick Dr. William E. Cusack Dr. Thomas S. Lightfoot Dr. Stephen B. Towns

CLASS OF 1974

Dr. Melvyn A. Golden Dr. Michael P. Hoyland Dr. Paul R. Martineau Dr. Lee E. Moore

CLASS OF 1975

Dr. James A. Karlowicz Dr. Thomas M. Mareing

CLASS OF 1976

Dr. William M. Brennan Dr. Curtis R. Imel Dr. David W. Kinsinger Dr. Clifford Prince Dr. Harvey A. Wigdor*

CLASS OF 1977

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Dr. Laura M. Neumann Dr. Ross E. Rubino Dr. Gregory V. Sierminski Dr. George R. Zehak

CLASS OF 1978

Dr. Marcia H. Basciano Dr. Richard A. Bona Dr. James H. Bryniarski Dr. Gary R. Herberger Dr. Chuljoo Lee Dr. Robert J. Michet Dr. Glenda E. Nuckols Dr. Kenneth G. Sherman Dr. Lawrence R. Voss

CLASS OF 1979

Dr. James Benz Dr. Andrew W. Browar* Dr. John W. Fischer Dr. James P. Frett Dr. Stephen E. Grimm Dr. LeRoy S. Gurga Dr. Jeffrey A. Kramer Dr. Janet M. Kuhn Dr. Gregory N. Murphy Dr. Ira A. Satinover* Dr. Timmothy J. Schwartz

CLASS OF 1980

Dr. Michael H. Anderson Dr. Luisa A. DiPietro* Dr. Stephen L. Rider

CLASS OF 1981

Dr. Russell G. Tripp

CLASS OF 1982

Dr. Randy L. Bisping Dr. Kurt E. Bruksch Dr. Kenneth W. Gehrke* Dr. Allan L. Hablutzel Dr. Thomas A. Harris Dr. Stephen T. Jagielo Dr. Daniel W. Steadman

CLASS OF 1983

Dr. Julie A. Laverdiere Beck* Dr. Barry M. Cherny Dr. Edward J. Chiera Dr. Daniel M. Greising Dr. Dean J. Kokinias Dr. J. M. Krisko Dr. Ruhan S. Ozgen Dr. John C. Reed Dr. Toni M. Roucka Dr. Bradley J. Stanciu

CLASS OF 1984

Dr. Brian C. Gniadek Dr. Ann M. Ives Limberg Dr. John D. Keller

Dr. Paul M. Anfenson Dr. Barry E. Booth* Dr. Thomas A. Curry Dr. Todd A. Curtis Dr. Robert F. Ferek Dr. John S. Fox* Dr. Ann M. Grieve Dr. Thomas D. Jozwiak Dr. Susan A. Rowan Dr. Mark Sawyer

CLASS OF 1985

Dr. Alex G. Alemis Dr. Thomas B. Braun Dr. Robert E. Rada Dr. Roger T. Wetzel Class of 1986 Dr. Scott D. Beallis Dr. Christine M. Curtis Dr. Kenneth W. O'Brien

CLASS OF 1987

Dr. John M. Nusstein

CLASS OF 1988

Dr. David R. Behringer Dr. Michael G. Durbin* Dr. Lindy A. Kona CAPT Cornelius T. Lynch Dr. Renee P. Pappas Dr. Steven B. Schroyer Dr. Stephen M. Weeks*

CLASS OF 1989

Dr. David M. Cohen+

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Dr. Michael E. Bond Dr. Paul V. Caputo Dr. Patrick J. Carroll Dr. James C. Davis Dr. John T. Dominici Dr. Susan B. Doroshow Dr. Arlene M. Engert Dr. William B. Hamel III Dr. Gregory J. Johnson Dr. Scott R. Musil Dr. Gary A. Rodgers

CLASS OF 1992

CLASS OF 1994

Dr. Mojdeh Beallis Dr. Thomas M. Bodnar Dr. Shandra Bundy-Smith Dr. Edison A. Ishaya Dr. Justin P. Salem

CLASS OF 1995

Dr. Alan B. Bronstein Dr. Louis Kaufman

CLASS OF 1996

Dr. Susan Edukutharayil Dr. Daniel C. Leonard

CLASS OF 1997

Dr. Kurt A. Barth Dr. Steven T. Kuhn* Dr. Robert J. Lesny Dr. Ayse Oktener Dr. Jigneshkumar M. Patel Dr. Peggy A. Richardson*

CLASS OF 1998

Dr. John Nowak* Dr. Surekha Sakala Dr. Nishi H. Vakharia

CLASS OF 2000

Dr. Gabriel D. Hostalet Dr. Christopher J. Leonard Dr. Rebecca M. Leonard

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CLASS OF 2001

Dr. Stephanie M. Ward

CLASS OF 2002

Dr. Dennis R. LaMonte*

CLASS OF 2003

Dr. Hammad A. Khan* Dr. Jon D. Nickelsen Dr. Paul E. Wine

CLASS OF 2004

Dr. William M. Brennan Dr. Tricia R. Crosby* Dr. Iwona Iwaszczyszyn

CLASS OF 2006

Dr. Thomas A. Sarna*

CLASS OF 2008

Dr. Jmi L. Asam Dr. Roshan P. Parikh

CLASS OF 2009

Dr. Maria T. Galang-Boquiren* Dr. Agnieszka Chruszczyk* Dr. Miloslava M. Miller Dr. Vaibhavi J. Shah

CLASS OF 2011

Dr. Matthew G. McKnight*

CLASS OF 2012

Dr. Anthony M. LaPorte Dr. Mohamed S. Mansour

CLASS OF 2013

Dr. Ann Marie Redmond

CLASS OF 2014

Dr. Candido Rivera Dr. Mia Myoungah Seo

CLASS OF 2015

Dr. Rachit K. Shah

CLASS OF 2016

Dr. Sameer Kapil

HONOR ROLL OF DONORS CLASS OF 2018

Dr. Arshad A. Mohammed+ Dr. Manali Tanna Madhavani Dr. Winnie Wilson

SPECIALTY DEGREES

Dr. Tricia J. Altschuler, ’98 Dr. Donald S. Amano, ’66 Dr. Shereen S. Azer, ’00 Dr. Samuel Berkowitz, ‘59 Dr. James W. Blackburn, ‘02 Dr. Jonathan Y. Chiang, ’10 Dr. Edward C. Collins, ‘10 Dr. Scott D. Drucker, ’16 Dr. Rebecca J. Egolf, ’86 Dr. Jason A. Edwards, ‘08 Dr. Shahrbanoo Fadavi, ’81 Dr. Mohamed I. Fayad, ‘00 Dr. Joseph R. Funderburk, ‘12 Dr. Robert W. Glineburg, ‘81 Dr. Newton C. Gordon, ‘76 Dr. Michael B. Hagearty, ’72 Dr. Jianjun Hao, ‘11 Dr. Raza A. Hussain, ’10 Dr. Iwona Iwaszczyszyn, ’04 Dr. Mark R. Jensen, ’87 Dr. Bradford R. Johnson, ‘91 Dr. Lars B. Jonsson, ‘05 D Dr. Manila P. Joshi, ’17 Dr. Kenneth J. Jozwiak, ’74 Dr. Steven Kallman, ’69 Dr. Gene R. Kantack, ’65 Dr. Clarence G. Krebs, ‘71 Dr. Michael A. Krell, ’76 Dr. Haitao Li, ’11 Dr. Benjamin A. Lin, ‘07 Dr. Lihong Lin, ‘08 Dr. Yi-Chen Liu, ‘00 Dr. Cathy E. Longos, ’92 Dr. Weyland Lum Dr. Natanya Marracino, ’09 Dr. Amarjit S. Marwah, ‘56 Dr. Charles W. Miller, ‘82 Dr. Michael J. Mintz, ’88 Dr. Mohammad H. Mohammadi, ’82 Dr. K. William Mopper, ‘66 Dr. Steven J. Moravec, ’85 Dr. Nermeen M. Moussa, ’10 Dr. Mark A. O'Banion, ’01 Dr. Ryan J. Pasiewicz, ’18 Dr. Alexandra C. Polus, ’14 Dr. William J. Quest, ‘87

Dr. Mary E. Rafter, ‘95 Dr. Scott R. Rehm, ‘91 Dr. Nyasha M. Scott, ’07 Dr. Jin-Moon Soh, ‘74 Dr. Taisa L. Szeremeta-Browar, ‘81 Dr. Mayank D. Vora, ‘03 Dr. Brian S. Wardell, ‘08 Dr. Robert T. Workinger, ’76

LOYOLA

Dr. Robert M. Bara, ’89 Dr. Robert A. Benny, ’67 Dr. Blasé P. Brown, ’81 Dr. Robert G. Brunetti, ’78 Dr. Paul S. Burkey, ‘83 Dr. Robert J. Cabay, ’86 Dr. Samuel J. Cascio, ‘52 Dr. Anthony DiCostanzo, ’80 Dr. Charles Difranco, ‘81+ Dr. Joseph V. Discipio, ‘52 Dr. Lanette M. Disera-Geissler, ’87 Dr. Anthony J. Domenico, ‘76 Dr. Scott A. Emalfarb, ‘89 Dr. Norman L. Eskoz, ’79 Dr. Donald E. Gordon, ’62 Dr. Jack L. Lieberman, ’64 Dr. Frank A. Maggio, ‘71* Dr. Ronald M. Milnarik, ‘67 Dr. Charles R. Neach, ‘70 Dr. Gerald Raybeck, ’79 Dr. Steven M. Shikami, ’93 Dr. Joseph A. Tylka, ’85 Dr. Joseph G. Unger, ’85 Dr. Jeffrey Wong, ’88 Italic names: The UIC College of Dentistry recognizes those members of the University of Illinois Foundation’s Presidents Council. *U IC College of Dentistry post-graduate program alumnus/alumna. + Deceased.

Donors of $1,000 or more are members of the College’s Dean’s Council, a prestigious group of some of the College’s most generous supporters.

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“The PPE being collected is distributed across the UIC healthcare system— it’s a team effort.”

—Dean Stanford

FEATURE

RISING TO THE COVID-19 CHALLENGE Teamwork enables College to continue classes online while providing urgent care

BY GAIL MANSFIELD

The patient had stage 4 pharyngeal cancer, requiring a full mouth extraction before he began radiation and chemotherapy.

But, because it was early in the COVID-19 crisis, he could identify no insurance-compatible Chicago-area dental professionals whose offices were open.

He found help at the UIC College of Dentistry, where a dedicated team of 40 faculty members, students, residents, and staff made themselves available daily to fill a critical community need. With vanishingly few options for urgent 18

dental care available in Chicagoland until early summer, the College stepped up to fill the gap, triaging 1,500 adult patients and treating more than 300 patients between March 23 and June 4.

The cancer patient’s case highlights how well College constituents worked together to provide care during an uncertain time—and the positive outcomes this teamwork yielded for grateful patients. “It was a tricky situation; it was early on, and we weren’t doing many extractions,” recalls

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fourth-year dental student Benjamin Richardson. “With great

Dean Clark Stanford gets his temperature checked. coordination and communication between urgent care and oral surgery, we were able to get all his teeth out in one appointment—and his insurance covered it.”

COMMITTED TO PATIENTS With so many dental offices shut down, patients with pressing dental problems usually had two choices: urgent care clinics— which rarely have dental professionals on staff—or emergency rooms. “Our goal has been to minimize the diversion of patients with dental urgencies to hospital emergency rooms so as to alleviate unnecessary burdens” on COVID 19-stressed healthcare systems, explains Dean Clark Stanford.

Dr. Susan Rowan, ’84, Executive Associate Dean and Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs, and Clinical Associate Professor, led the College’s planning and implementation of limited clinical services during the pandemic. Initially, the College canceled all patients through June using automated messaging, but it quickly became apparent that Chicagoland was experiencing a dearth of emergency dental care.

Dr. Betti Shahin outside of the College.

Because having staff members in the building to process payments would expose more people to risk, the College served the community further by providing all clinical services for free through early June.

EVALUATION AND PROBLEM-SOLVING The faculty who triaged and treated patients during the pandemic’s first weeks followed an urgent care protocol to assess the level of urgency. “Patients with dental emergencies that were potentially life-threatening—for example trauma or swelling that could result in airway obstruction—would get in immediately,” says Dr. Betti Shahin, DPDS, MSc, DMD, Clinical Assistant Professor, who screened patients by phone as well as seeing cases requiring immediate attention.

Most elective treatments had to be deferred to avoid the danger of aerosolization. In many cases, faculty were able to resolve the problem with information or by prescribing an antibiotic or pain medication. Sometimes they recommended a temporary fix, such as dental glue available at a pharmacy.

“We have an obligation to our patients and it’s not in our ethos to turn away people in need,” Dr. Rowan says. “So we began urgent services, paying special attention to infection control and personal protective equipment.”

“Most importantly, we assured them that if they needed us at any time, they should call us back,” Dr. Shahin continues. “Many patients were relieved—they didn’t want to come here or go to the ER if they didn’t have to.”

At Dr. Rowan’s request, between 10 and 15 faculty members took turns speaking with patients by phone to understand their dental issues and screen them for possible exposure to the coronavirus. “Our phenomenal students, who were at home and wanted to help, volunteered to come in,” she adds, explaining that the clinic had three or four students plus three faculty members seeing patients with urgent issues each day.

Although students and residents in the clinic couldn’t perform routine dentistry, “We gave them a good understanding of what emergency treatment involves,” she says.

For example, oral surgery residents were more frequently using the cone beam CT, using 3D imaging to evaluate whether interventions should be surgical or nonsurgical. “Some of the students became quite good at it,” Dr. Shahin says.

Soon, the College began receiving phone calls from people who weren’t patients of record at UIC. To keep ERs and urgent care clinics from being overburdened, “We decided to treat anyone in need,” Dr. Rowan says.

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FEATURE TRANSITION TO REMOTE LEARNING Complementing the College’s clinical response to COVID-19 was the quick action the dental school took to bring instruction online. “Our deans, department heads, program directors, faculty, and staff came together to quickly transition our educational curriculum to a remote format,” says Dean Stanford. “When students ‘returned’ from spring break on March 30, they did so via telelearning. It was a big lift requiring teamwork, ingenuity and collaboration of our faculty and staff to make sure our students had the tools they needed to learn remotely and complete the spring semester.”

Following guidance from the American Dental Association’s Commission on Dental Accreditation, the College took every step necessary to ensure residents and dental students could graduate and be prepared to enter practice this summer.

And, although an in-person commencement ceremony wasn’t possible this year, the College worked with the Dental Student Council and class representatives to create a graduation keepsake book for graduates and hosted a virtual graduation celebration.

COLLABORATION AND CAMARADERIE Beginning June 8, the College began its phased clinical and education reintegration plans. “Our comprehensive plan covers four aspects: the didactic curriculum, technical and simulation curriculum, clinical operations, and research and post-graduate programs,” says Dean Stanford.

Though the plan lays out stages for reopening postgraduate and general dentistry clinics, gradually adding types of procedures that can be performed, the timing is fluid. “This is a schedule the virus will determine, not us,” says Dean Stanford.

“We’re staggering the opening of the clinics so that we don’t stress our infrastructure.

“I joke that it’s easier to shut down a college than to start one—the crank is far harder on the arm than the brake is on one’s foot,” he adds. “This outcome is only occurring because of the dedicated and incredible hard work of so many faculty and administrative staff.”

Dr. Rowan and student Richardson share Dean Stanford’s admiration for the remarkable teamwork shown across the College.

Dr. Rowan, who first came to the College as a dental student in 1980 and has been part of the community almost continuously since, says, “I’m never been prouder to be part of this organization. Our folks here are just beyond words. Everybody said yes and nobody complained.”

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“Healthcare professionals are widely admired as they courageously fight on the front lines of COVID-19, helping patients while putting themselves at risk of exposure,” says Richardson. “Among this group are some unsung heroes: the professionals who continue to treat dental emergency patients but aren’t usually mentioned in the news. I’m very proud to be part of the College’s response during this unprecedented time.

We’ve seen the whole dental school pull together.”

A SHIFT IN PROTOCOLS As the College of Dentistry continues its clinical and education reintegration, new protocols have been established to reduce the risk of COVID-19:

• Social distancing: The College requires students, faculty, and staff to remain at least six feet from other people whenever possible and to avoid congregating.

• Personal protective equipment (PPE): All providers, faculty, and staff actively engaged in patient care must wear a gown, gloves, eye protection and a level II or III N95 or KN95 mask.

Head coverings are encouraged.

• Enhanced housekeeping: From lounges to elevators, classrooms to offices, public spaces are receiving additional attention.

• Fewer entrances: Employees are using only the south door off Parking Lot F; patients are using the Paulina Street door. At both entrances, temperatures are being taken.

• Clinical administrative controls: Prescreening of patients for COVID-19 risk continues one day prior to appointment and again on the day of appointment.

• Engineering controls: Furniture has been reduced and separated to encourage distancing.

With campus engineers and College of Engineering faculty, the College is evaluating other environmental system changes to the clinic infrastructure.

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IGNITE the Future with Your Estate Gift The UIC College of Dentistry is continually strengthened by the generosity of our dedicated alumni and friends.

As you reflect on your own goals, we hope you’ll also consider making a deferred gift during the IGNITE campaign that will benefit the College after your lifetime.

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These gifts are some of the simplest, most flexible, and popular methods of supporting the College in the future.

They include naming the University of Illinois Foundation (Tax ID 37-6006007) for the benefit of the UIC College of Dentistry as a beneficiary in your will/living trust, retirement plan, or payable on death (POD)/transferable on death (TOD) bank account.

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As you think about these questions, reach out to our Director of Gift Planning, Jason James Shuba, JD (312-413-3394 or shuba@uic.edu) - he can provide you with recommended estate language to best fit your goals. Please also contact Jason if you’ve already included the Foundation for the benefit of the College in your plans – it would be wonderful to say thank you and learn more about how you’re looking to IGNITE the future with your gift.

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PROFILE

DR. PARIKH PUSHES THE PARAMETERS

BY GAIL MANSFIELD

Dr. Roshan Parikh and Dean Clark Stanford.

AS WALMART’S HEAD OF DENTISTRY, ALUMNUS IS HELPING CHANGE THE WAY PATIENTS ACCESS QUALITY CARE Walmart’s slogan is “Save money. Live better.” For Roshan Parikh, ’08, the healthcare version of that philosophy might translate into “Save money. Live better—and healthier.”

Last year, Dr. Parikh—affectionately known as “Dr. Ro” to patients and many colleagues—was named the first-ever Head of Dentistry for Walmart Health to help develop and roll out a strategic roadmap for the retail giant’s recently debuted dental services.

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education he received at the UIC College of Dentistry—to build strategic partnerships that bridge the gap between patient care and business.

NEW HORIZONS IN HEALTHCARE “People often forgo dentistry until it becomes a huge issue,” Dr. Parikh says. “What we’re doing at Walmart is creating much more access in communities that didn’t have it, at prices patients can afford.”

Building on less extensive healthcare services already offered in its stores, the company piloted Walmart Health, an initiative that includes a comprehensive dental clinic as well as primary care, counseling, labs and x-rays, health screenings, vision services, hearing, fitness and nutrition information, and health insurance education and enrollment services. The

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model focuses on transparent and low pricing for all key health services regardless of patient insurance status. To avoid surprises, patients receive a cost estimate as soon as they book their appointments.

Walmart Health has opened its first four clinics, three in Georgia and one in Arkansas. The company has plans to expand the model to other Dr. Roshan Parikh. communities, including adding two locations in Chicago to stores that are being rebuilt and redesigned after they were looted in June protests.

After limiting services to emergent patients during the early days of the pandemic, Walmart Health has returned to a steady number of dental patients for routine care. “With reports of 40 million unemployed, saving money and price transparency matter more than ever,” Dr. Parikh says, “but I also like to say that time is the new currency.”

Working adults are especially hesitant to take off work right now, so patients welcome an opportunity to get a cleaning on Sunday afternoon rather than taking off work on Tuesday. And even when coronavirus is behind us, “I don’t think there’s ever going to be a time when people say, “Let’s spend more money and take more time off work to see the doctor or get my teeth cleaned,” Dr. Parikh says.

HEALTHY VALUE Offering reduced-cost healthcare and dentistry may seem counterintuitive to revenue goals, but the scalability of affordable dental care, he says, is the wave of the future because it results in direct patient benefits beyond saving them money and time. Just as hospitals are increasingly required to meet thresholds for low patient readmissions, the practice of dentistry is moving in the direction of associating compensation with outcomes rather than to individual procedures.

“We think outcomes should be the main focus and means tying success to keeping patients healthy,” Dr. Parikh says. “If we’re creating access so that patients come in for regular care, not

just when they’re in dire need, patients will be healthier and live longer.”

A PERFECT FIT Dr. Parikh is bringing diverse experiences from his academic and professional background to bear in his new role. The same year he graduated from the UIC College of Dentistry, he bought his first practice in the south suburbs of Chicago. Just three employees in 650 square feet grew into a thriving dental services organization (DSO). Now, Chicagoland Smile Group is a network of 20-plus multispecialty dental group practices with more than 70 dentists and dental specialists. Dr. Parikh remains a part owner.

As he rapidly grew his practice, Dr. Parikh earned a master of business administration degree from Loyola University Chicago.

He used his boosted business acumen to manage his DSO by metrics. “As a company grows, you can’t have line-of-sight management of everything,” he explains. He learned to take dashboards and strata and slice the data to have a deeper understanding of performance, priorities, opportunities, and challenges.

Now, “I can speak to a board member, CFO, or private-equity person, but I can also translate why numbers should matter to a single dentist or hygienist,” Dr. Parikh says.

One illuminating example: at Chicagoland Smile Group, he began asking the front desk to measure outbound calls to patients who’d missed their appointments. “We tracked how many patients got back on the books and how much revenue came through from those appointments,” Dr. Parikh recalls.

After he showed skeptical dentists how robust callback efforts could blossom into patients and dollars, some of them called or texted him to express their amazement: “It worked!”

That penchant for big-picture thinking—along with expertise in rapid corporate growth—is a major reason why Walmart tapped Dr. Parikh to lead its dental services. “I’m bringing perspective and experience with me to help Walmart live its mention of live better and expand business while keeping the patient experience at the center,” he says.

“Whenever you grow, you must remember what’s important,” he adds. “All my offices have kept a unique culture despite being part of a larger DSO. They remain focused on providing personal attention and care to every patient and maintaining excellent relationships among their colleagues. A medical practice that sacrifices personal care to attain franchise growth will find it difficult to succeed and begin to lose their patients to smaller practices that have the time to devote to their needs.”

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PROFILE him a foundation and letting him climb higher—especially in his clinical experience. “I’d finished a lot of the requirements, but I wanted to do veneers. So the clinical instructors said, ‘Let’s find you a veneer case,’” he recalls.

He went on to ask for additional clinical training outside what was required—always with the faculty’s support. “They could have easily said, ‘You’re a student and you need to stay in this box,’ but they weren’t telling me I couldn’t do this. They were there for me every step of the way,” he recalls.

DR. PARIKH IN BRIEF Here’s a snapshot of Dr. Roshan Parikh, involved alum and Walmart’s new Head of Dentistry:

• Active in the College: frequently mentors current students and recent graduates, has served as a judge at Clinic and Research Day, and consults with the Office of Advancement on issues relating to recent alumni.

• 2018 recipient of the College’s C.A.R.E. (Connecting Alumni to Reignite and Engage) Award, which honors an alum who graduated no more than ten years ago and meets criteria such as involvement in humanitarian and philanthropic efforts, leadership in organized dentistry, promotion of access to care, alleviating disparities in care, and other accomplishments that have brought honor to the University and the College.

• Founder and current part owner of a Chicagobased dental support organization (DSO), now a network of more than 20 practices with 70-plus dentists and specialists

• Founder of the dental consulting firm DSO Strategy, LLC, to help entrepreneurial dentists strategize a growth plan to transform practices into DSOs and investable platforms for institutional capital

• 2008 graduate of the UIC College of Dentistry

• MBA from Loyola University Chicago with dual emphases in finance and marketing

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• Member, American Dental Association, Georgia Dental Association, and American Association of Cosmetic Dentists

• Active in the community, including membership in the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Give Back A Smile, Karma International, and Generation Rescue

• Enjoys travel, biking, basketball, and running in the park with his goldendoodle, Jordy

By the time he graduated and went on to business school, Dr. Parikh had a portfolio of above-and-beyond dental cases he’d completed. “When I’d go on interviews, people couldn’t believe I’d done this work,” he says.

“I left the College knowing that I had no ceiling and could do anything,” he adds. “I was the only person in my dental school class who, with hundreds of thousands of dollars in tuition debt, bought a dental practice. Eleven banks denied me a loan, but I wrote a 12-page business plan and got the funding. I did that not only because I knew how to write a business plan, but also because no one told me ‘no’ here.”

THE SHAPE OF SUCCESS How would Dr. Parikh like his legacy to look, and in what way will he define success? “When I used to think about success, I defined it as ‘FIRE—financially independent, retire early,’” he says. “But as corny as it sounds, everyone wants to leave the world a better place than we found it. Healthcare has a lot of complex challenges. I really believe that this is what I was meant to do: to bring everything I’ve learned and all my experiences to this.

“I want to be able to look back and say I made a difference in dentistry in terms of access to care,” he adds. “Here’s what access looked like before Walmart Health—and here’s what it looks like now.”

Applications may be found on our website: https://dentistry.uic.edu/alumni/alumni_association/

Questions?

Email DentAlumniBoard@uic.edu

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NEWS DR. SUSAN ROWAN MODERATES OPIOID EPIDEMIC PANEL

Dr. Rowan, Executive Associate Dean and Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs, moderated a UIC health sciences panel on UIC’s Response to the Opioid Epidemic on March 4 in Oak Brook, Illinois. The panelists were Dean Wayne H. Giles of the School of Public Health, Professor Todd A. Lee of the College of Pharmacy, and Professor James A. Swartz, of the Jane Addams College of Social Work.

GIVE KIDS A SMILE Once again, the College hosted a group of schoolchildren from St. Malachy Elementary School for the annual Give Kids a Smile event on February 4 in the Department of Pediatric Dentistry. Kindergarteners, second graders, and sixth graders took part in oral health/nutrition education, facepainting, and everyone saw the dentist! Thank you to all who made this event a success, and special thanks to Khatija Noorullah, visiting teaching associate in the Department.

WILLIAM S. BIKE LIGHTS THE FLAME Longtime UIC employee William “Bill” Bike was honored by UIC Advancement and UIC Athletics by being chosen to be the Torch Bearer for the Lighting of the Flame at the men’s basketball game between the UIC Flames and the Oakland Golden Grizzlies on February 29.

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Bill served the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry as its Office of Advancement’s chief communicator from 1995 to 2019, and was a member of the College’s Alumni Board as well. He wrote the history of the College in the centennial book Celebrating A Proud Past, and edited two other books for the College, Essays on Earl Renfroe—A Man of Firsts, and The Dentofacial Complex, a compilation of the essays of the world renown inaugural Head of the Department of Orthodontics, Dr. Allan G. Brodie. He is Vice President-elect of the College’s Sigma Chapter of Omicron Kappa Upsilon. Bill also served UIC as a member of the University Senate from 2006 to 2019, and was a member of the Senate’s Committee on External Relations and Public Service, chairing the committee from 2015 to 2018.

He served as a member of the UIC Academic Professional Advisory Committee, and is former Chair of its Communications Subcommittee and Chancellor’s Academic Professional Excellence Award (CAPE) William S. Bike Subcommittee.

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NEWS “Not every retiree gets to be a torchbearer at a UIC Lighting of the Flame ceremony, so it was a huge honor for me and for every part of UIC that I served—the College of Dentistry, the Office of Advancement, the University Senate, and the Academic Professional Advisory Committee,” Bike said. “In all of these areas I worked with the Office of the Chancellor and the Alumni Association, so it was very humbling that Chancellor Michael Amiridis; Caryn Korman, Executive Director of the UIC Alumni Association; and UIC Athletics chose me for this special tribute.”

“I was pleased that Dean Clark Stanford, Associate Dean for Advancement Mark Valentino, Director of Donor Relations Ana Lisa Ogbac, Professor Linda Kaste, and others could be on hand to represent the College, and that other colleagues from UIC; my wife, Anne Nordhaus-Bike; and friends whom I’ve known for decades were able to come and cheer me on,” he added.

“The Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs, Dr. Robert Barish, even gave me his box of popcorn,” Bike said, laughing.

“My dad had passed away a few months before, but he was there with me, too because I wore his red shirt that day so I could dress in UIC colors,” Bike noted.

“Some great people in the College’s history have been torchbearers, including Dr. Irwin Robinson, Dr. Jim Izzo, and Dr. Ron Milnarik, and I’m thrilled to be included among them,” Bike concluded.

CHICAGO DENTAL SOCIETY MIDWINTER MEETING AND RECEPTION In February of this year, alumni, faculty, and students gathered at the CDS Midwinter Meeting. The College also hosted a reception for alumni and friends at The Virgin Hotel, which was

Karoline Biami, Class of 2020, Reflects on her Dentistry Education and Graduation Emptying my lockers at UIC today was bittersweet. I felt like mission accomplished. It was a happy moment to graduate finally! However, I was also sad about how everything came to an end. I imagined a completely different scenario. In my mind, I would have many hugs and goodbyes... but it was not that way. I was there in the empty college alone with my memories. Graduated during this pandemic is very weird and sad. It's like there is no closure. I did not have the chance to say all my goodbyes to so many, many friends that helped me so much.

I will never forget all that I lived there. It was not easy, I had literally many, many days where I doubted myself, where I thought about giving up. But thanks to some fantastic people that I had the pleasure of meeting there, I did not!

Many, many tears! But also funny and happy memories.

How much I discovered about myself there. I grew up, I became stronger. It was a long journey, longer that I thought would be... But I did it!!! God held my hands there and showed his power and mercy on the face of my classmates, professors, college employees, and patients. My strength came from Him. Thanks, UIC COD, for all the lessons that I learned.

I will miss you.

DMD!!!!

Attendees at the Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Reception.

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NEWS CHICAGO DENTAL SOCIETY MIDWINTER MEETING AND RECEPTION (continued)

2020 ALUMNI REUNION POSTPONED Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, the 2020 Dental Alumni Reunion was postponed, along with other planned events at the College. Hosted by the UIC College of Dentistry and the UIC Dental Alumni Board, this year’s reunion was planned for April 24 at The Carlisle Banquets in Lombard, Illinois. The reunion was to celebrate UIC DDS, Specialty Degrees, and Loyola School of Dentistry classes while recognizing those ending in -0 and -5. In addition, the College and Board was to present awards to the following individuals:

DR. AMARJIT S. MARWAH, MS ‘56 Distinguished Dental Alumnus Award

Dean Clark Stanford with UIC attendees of the Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting. well-attended and guests enjoyed the opportunity to network and connect with one another.

In addition, as part of the CDS Midwinter meeting, UIC dental students participated in a mentorship luncheon. The event provided our students with an important opportunity to network with CDS member dentists.

Lastly, the College’s radiology technicians completed a workshop on intraoral digital imaging at the Meeting. Our radiology staff train our students in imaging technique and provide diagnostic examinations for 8,000 patients annually.

They are an integral part of our teaching and clinical care accomplishments.

DR. STACEY K. VAN SCOYOC ‘95 Dr. F. William Towner Organized Dentistry Award

DR. PRISCILLA P. CHANG, ‘07 Dr. E. Lloyd Du Brul Faculty Achievement Award

DR. ALICE G. BOGHOSIAN, LOYOLA ‘85 Dr. Raffaele Suriano Award

From left to right: Radiology technicians Carol Gonzalez, Maria Martinez, Mayra Ochoa, Abigail Guerrero, and Maribel Robles at the CDS Midwinter Meeting.

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NEWS DR. TARIQ F. RIYAL, ‘11 C.A.R.E. Alumnus Award

The College congratulates our 2020 award winners and hopes to be able to reschedule a celebration of their accomplishments when circumstances allow. Watch your mail and email for information about rescheduled College events.

2020 GRADUATION DR. JON D. NICKELSEN, ‘03 Irwin B. Robinson President’s Leadership Award

In person commencement ceremonies were cancelled this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Instead, UIC hosted virtual ceremonies for individual colleges, including the UIC College of Dentistry. Graduates were able to view speeches from administrators and keynotes and to be individually recognized for their accomplishment. Dean Clark Stanford served as the keynote speaker for the College of Dentistry. We wish a hearty congratulations to all of our graduates and hope to be able to celebrate them in person in the future. To view the 2020 College commencement, please visit https://go.uic.edu/UICDentCommencement.

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RESEARCH DR. ANNE GEORGE EARNS PRESTIGIOUS IADR AWARD Congratulations to Dr. Anne George, the Dr. Allan G. Brodie Endowed Professor, Professor of Oral Biology, and UIC University Scholar, who has received the 2020 International Association of Dental Research (IADR) Distinguished Scientist Award for Basic Research in Biological Mineralization. The honor includes a monetary award, a commemorative plaque, and membership on the IADR subcommittee that selects the award recipient for the next five years.

Dr. Anne George.

Dr. Anne George.

Dr. George has been instrumental in cloning dentin matrix protein genes (DMPs) from the mineralized dentin matrix of animal models, and she is working toward dentists filling cavities with DMP1, which would allow dentin to regenerate.

In addition to her work on biomaterials and regenerative sciences, Dr. George’s research also focuses on bioengineering and stem cell biology. She is the director of the College’s Brodie Tooth Development Genetics and Regenerative Medicine Research Laboratory.

Her lab’s research focus on biomineralization is from the perspectives of dentistry, as in dentin regeneration; of basic research, as in understanding the role of proteins in forming a calcified tissue; and lastly, translational research, as in development of biomineralization related protein-based biomaterials for bone and dentin regeneration.

Dr. George is internationally known for her pioneering work in protein regulation of biomineralization and regenerative sciences.

The research of Dr. George and her team on the role of the gene Dentin Matrix Protein 1 (DMP1) in bone metabolism could lead to a new way of filling oral cavities. They are studying how proteins can regenerate dentin, a calcified tissue of the body that, along with enamel, cementum, and pulp, is one of the four major components of teeth.

FOUR 2020 AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORTHODONTICS FOUNDATION AWARDS FOR UIC’S DEPARTMENT OF ORTHODONTICS Congratulations to Drs. Atsawasuwan, Oubaidin, Susarchick, and Allareddy for receiving AAOF awards this year!

1. Biomedical Research Award (PI: Atsawasuwan P, Coinvestigators: George A). Title “Roles of MicroRNAs in Osteocytes During Tooth Movement.”

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Dr. George said, “Overall, our goal is to elucidate the biological strategies used by nature in biomineralization.”

In addition to the IADR award, Dr. George’s research has been supported by 23 years of NIH research funding.

2. Research Aid Award (PI: Oubaidin M, Mentor: Allareddy V, Co-investigators: Atsawasuwan P, Rengasamy Venugopalan S). Title “Facilitators and Barriers to Providing Orthodontic Care for Patients with Cleft and Craniofacial Anomalies in the State of Illinois”.

3. Research Aid Award (PI: Susarchick L, Mentor: Atsawasuwan, Megremis S, Co-investigator: Allareddy V).

Title “Staining ability on retainer materials and effects of cleaning methods on stained retainer material”.

4. Biomedical Research Award—subaward through UIOWA (PI: Rengasamy Venugopalan S, UIC co-investigator:

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RESEARCH Allareddy V). Title “Analyses of microRNA target site polymorphisms in craniofacial macrosomia”.

residents to community-based clinics. The Department is also excited to renew the three-year program that offers the MPH in addition to the Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry and MS in Oral Sciences. Residents in the two-year program also have the option to pursue a Certificate in Public Health.

This grant aligns with the mission and vision of the Department and UIC’s commitment to improving access to care for the underserved.

In addition, this year, all 15 submissions to AAO’s scientific program by the Department were accepted (unfortunately, due to COVID-19, the meeting was cancelled as it was scheduled for May 2020)

THE DEPARTMENT OF PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY RENEWS TWO PROMINENT GRANTS

Dr. Brittaney Hill

A Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) grant has been renewed for training residents in public health ($1,653,688)— Congratulations to Drs. Avenetti, Brittaney Hill, and Rebecca Van Horn.

According to Dr. David Avenetti, Post-Graduate Program Director & Clinical Associate Professor in the Dr. David Avenetti Department of Pediatric Dentistry, this grant will support their overall mission to improve the oral health of children in our community.

It will enhance the leadership and public health training of our residents, enhance interprofessional education and collaborative practice with pediatricians, promote leadership and advocacy/public health education, and lastly, expose our

Dr. Rebecca Van Horn

The Department of Pediatric Dentistry has been tremendously successful with receiving and executing HRSA grants, including the post-doctoral grant to support residents, the pre-doctoral grant to support dental student training, as well as the Dental Faculty Loan Repayment grant to promote recruitment and retention of fulltime faculty, among others.

A Lloyd A. Fry Foundation grant to support social work in the department has been renewed for a year ($75,000).

The Department is grateful to the Lloyd A. Fry Foundation, whose grant partially supports the salary of our social worker as well as the UIC Jane Addams College of Social Work interns’ stipend and expenses related to the program, such as transportation vouchers for families who need it, instructional/ educational pamphlets, and more.

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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE Fellow alumni, future alumni, prospective alumni, and friends: It has been a great honor to serve as your UIC College of Dentistry Dental Alumni Board President for the last two years and represent over 6,000 alumni, students, faculty, and future graduates. The alumni board exists to help our alumni and, by extension, the College and University, succeed.

The world gets more complicated with every passing day. We get involved with our families and work and suddenly we’ve lost touch with those outside our close circle. In recent months with the COVID-19 pandemic, we can see and feel how important connection is within your immediate circle and beyond.

The Dental Alumni Board can help you reengage with lost friends and colleagues. We do this through the utilization of available resources and a variety of “stay connected” programs designed with you in mind. Offerings such as print and digital communications, continuing education, recent alumni networking events, the golf outing, alumni reunion, organized dentistry receptions, and service to the board are all put forth to support you as you pursue success in your post-academic life and career.

As I think about my time served as president, I am proud of our golf Chairs in bringing back the golf outing and having double the attendees, hosting our second annual C.A.R.E event for recent alumni, and increased alumni participation and donations on Giving Tuesday.

At the same time, I would challenge you to think of ways you can give back to the University to whatever degree you are comfortable. You can participate by judging the annual Clinic and Research Day, sponsoring the career fair, joining an alumni board committee, and/or attending academic and social events. And let’s not forget athletics. Rooting for the Flames in whatever sports appeal to you is always a fun and exciting time and a great way to connect and reconnect with old friends.

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There any many ways to assist the College without being physically present on campus. Supporting the annual fund, scholarships, and awards with contributions to the IGNITE campaign enhance programs and research, and celebrate students and residents in their scholarly endeavors. Spreading the good news about the College through social media and by word of mouth also provides ambassadorship for our student recruitment and patient care efforts.

As you will find, giving back has another benefit: it feels good.

This July, as I become the immediate past, vice president Dr. Paul S. Burkey, Loyola ’83, will transition to the President’s role.

He will continue to represent all of us and I know he will do a great job. I am also looking forward to working with him as well.

I would also like to welcome our newest directors, Dr. Joseph W. Hamman, ’85, Dr. Victoria A. Ursitti, Pediatric Dentistry ’95, Dr. Christian X. Caicedo, ’19, and returning directors Dr. Shellie M. Harden, ’94, and Dr. Frank A. Maggio, Loyola ’71, UIC Periodontics ‘75.

The prestige and professional impact of our degrees and certificates are a reflection of a superior education, reinforced by the College’s ongoing commitment to evolving technology, emerging science, improving the curriculum, and engaging our communities to address oral health disparities in Chicago, throughout Illinois, and beyond. Thank you for all that you do.

This is my final message as President of the Alumni Board, as my term ends this year. I encourage you to explore all that we have to offer, to stay connected, and to make yourself and the UIC College of Dentistry stronger. And if you should find yourself in the area, please do not hesitate to stop by the College and see all the good that is going on. The staff here will be more than happy to answer any questions you may have.

It has been my privilege to serve. I couldn’t have done it without you, my fellow alumni and friends of the College. I look forward to seeing you at the next College of Dentistry event, when we are able to resume in person events.

Thank you,

Dr. Jon Nickelsen, '03 President, UIC Dental Alumni Board

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Support Changing the Future of Oral Health!

Be a part of transformational change and join us in Changing the Future of Oral Health! You may direct your support . to one of our key priorities: student experience and success, research and discovery, community, and specialized dentistry. For the complete fund listing and descriptions, please visit the College’s website, http://dentistry.uic.edu/giving-funds.

Office of the Dean

Orthodontics

❍ Fund for Excellence (331331) ❍ A.C.E. Student Scholars Fund (341931) ❍ Group Practice Clinic Renovation Fund (335802) ❍ Dentistry Service Learning Fund (334791) ❍ Moneim A. Zaki Curriculum Innovation Fund (335872) ❍ Student Activities Fund (331329) ❍ Kottemann Gallery of Dentistry (332133) ❍ Dr. Bruce S. Graham and Linda M. Graham Scholarship Fund (773981) ❍ DMD Advanced Standing Program Unrestricted Fund (333626) ❍ Staff Development and Enrichment Fund (337232)

❍ Department of Orthodontics Unrestricted Fund (333011) ❍ Drs. Bernard Schneider/Cyril Sadowsky Faculty Fund (773418) ❍ Dr. Eliot Sakols Memorial Fund (338649) ❍ Dr. Arshad Mohammed Scholarship Fund in Orthodontics (339431) ❍ Orthodontics Resident Scholarship Fund (330526)

Endodontics ❍ Dr. Charles G. Maurice Fund (332349) ❍ Dr. Nijole Remeikis Endowment Fund (773313) Oral Biology ❍ Oral Biology Unrestricted Fund (337403) ❍ Dr. James H. Fuller Scholarship Award (772165) ❍ Developmental Studies in Oral Biology Fund (331886) ❍ Oral Biology Research Fund (338992)

Pediatric Dentistry ❍ Pediatric Dentistry Unrestricted Fund (330542) ❍ Dr. Indru C. Punwani Resident and Faculty Development Fund (773960) ❍ Pediatric Dentistry General Anesthesia Patient Care Fund (341653) Periodontics ❍ Periodontics Unrestricted Fund (333278) ❍ Periodontical Clinical Research Fund (338994) ❍ Dr. Bennett Klavan Fund (772452) Restorative Dentistry

❍ Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Unrestricted Fund (333086) ❍ Oral Surgery Resident Support Fund (337291) ❍ Daniel M. Laskin Society (341441)

❍ Restorative and Advanced Prosthodontics Clinic Renovation Fund (337408) ❍ Restorative Dentistry Unrestricted Fund (333555) ❍ Dr. S. Sol Flores and Mrs. Cecilia T. Flores Clinical Prosthodontics Laboratory Fund (332805)

Oral Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences

Research

❍ Oral Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences Unrestricted Fund (335088) ❍ Center for Diagnostic Imaging Fund (337719) ❍ Oral Medicine Clinic Fund (337179) ❍ Oral Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences Faculty Awards (338608)

❍ Dentistry Summer Student Research Award Fund (340345) ❍ Center for Wound Healing and Tissue Regeneration Laboratory (335098) ❍ Dr. Isaac Schour Memorial Dentistry Student Research Award (3353540 ❍ Research Development and Graduate Education Fund (338648)

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Please include the six-digit fund number and fund name on your check made payable to the University of Illinois Foundation. Please send your gift to UIC/UIF, P.O. Box 734500, Chicago, IL 60673-4500. For more information, call (312) 996-0485 or email DentAdvancement@uic.edu.

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DAVID MARKEWICZ, ’19 P E N S D E B UT C H I LD R E N ’ S B O OK

BY SARA CONNELL

when Tony visits the dentist that he discovers the truth about the dentist and sees the smile beneath the mask.

Dr. Markewicz decided to write this book in part because depictions of dentists in popular culture have often been negative. But many people do not realize that the profession of dentistry has evolved over the years. With improved dental technology and techniques, dentistry is more comfortable today than it has ever been. But how do we change the image of dentistry? Clearly, we cannot change the way dentists are portrayed in popular culture or prevent children from hearing exaggerated stories told by their peers. So, he decided the best way to change the current cultural stigma around dentistry was to address it head-on, thus, his children’s book Dentists Are Monsters. Dr. Markewicz’s hope is that this book reassures children that it is okay to be nervous to visit the dentist, but there also may not be truth behind all the rumors they’ve heard.

While in his pediatric rotation at UIC, Dr. Markewicz noticed that kids, many of whom had not been to the dentist before, came into the clinic terrified. “If it was their first visit, how could they possibly already be scared? I did some research and found out that fear of the dentist generally stems from two places: past traumatic experiences and things they hear from friends, family, and the media,” Says Dr. Markewicz.

Although Dr. Markewicz did everything during a patient’s visit to limit the trauma and make them comfortable, he had no way to mitigate the image of the dentist portrayed in some movies, or heard about in stories told by their friends. Regardless of where or who they hear it from, children often arrive at dental visits with a preconceived notion that dentists might be monsters.

His goal was to flip that idea on its head through a simple story—Dentists Are Monsters. Just like children might hear scary stories about the dentist from their friends, the main character, Tony the Tooth, hears frightening rumors from other teeth in the mouth. For example, is it true that dentists wear masks because, like dragons, they can breathe fire? It is only 34

As for the experience of writing the book? Dr. Markewicz said that, “The journey from idea conception to releasing the book on Amazon took nearly two years. Over those two years, I worked closely with editors, illustrators, book layout designers, and printers to bring Tony’s story to life. Although the process required a lot of patience, I was eager to work with creative individuals. Unboxing the first printing of the book was a dream come true!”

The response to the book has been more than Dr. Markewicz had hoped for. He was honored to be interviewed by both the American Dental Association and the Chicago Tribune. The book is now in a second printing. He has also been using the book as a tool to educate children in his community. He began going into local elementary school classrooms to read his book, discuss dental visits, and review oral hygiene concepts.

Dr. Markewicz reports that the overwhelmingly positive response from the kids he reads the book to has been the most rewarding part of the entire process.

In his practice, Dr. Markewicz hopes to make uncomfortable and anxious dental visits a thing of the past and to change the stigma of dentistry one young patient at a time.

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ALUMNI PROFILE THE TIME IS NOW: HOW DR. SCOTT DRUCKER IS CHANGING THE WAY YOU RUN YOUR DENTAL PRACTICE

By Jessica Mueller

Dr. Scott Drucker. Photo by Tricia Koning Creator and President of Supply Clinic, Dr. Scott Drucker, Periodontics and MS Oral Sciences ‘16, lives by the mantra, “The time is now,” words which resound in him and serve as the driving force in his decision to forgo specialized dentistry full-time in order to start his own marketplace business.

Chicago-based Supply Clinic is disrupting the traditional dental products consumer experience, delivering dental supplies around the nation and changing the way practitioners run their dental practices.

Dr. Drucker came upon this business idea as a newly graduated DMD looking to purchase instruments for his residency program. He found the run-around inherent in such a straightforward task to be riddled with problems, including opaque and inconsistent pricing structures and inefficient ordering processes—all things that could be streamlined on a user-friendly platform. In the age of e-commerce and marketplace consumption, this supply sourcing problem was the perfect place to add some fine tuning.

Together with his brother Jacob Drucker, Dr. Scott Drucker began Supply Clinic, which links product manufacturers and distributors directly to users at a competitive price point that is often 30-35% below distributor pricing. Because Dr. Drucker is himself a dentist, he takes very seriously the need to vet and research each of the 65,000 products that reach his e-shelves.

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Dr. Scott Drucker (shown on right) with brother, Jacob Drucker at the Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting. quality control, transparency in market pricing, and access to information regarding how products are utilized in the office.

“Dentists can learn about new items and compare products right alongside their purchase,” Dr. Drucker touted.

Supply Clinic is also great for his 120-plus sellers because they are able to reach a much larger audience, capturing more of the buyers’ market across the country. Supply Clinic also works to help the seller’s companies with content-rich product pages, which provide dental education on product use and specifications.

So where did this all begin? Dr. Drucker’s interest in dentistry began with a childhood interest in sciences, a little nudging from his parents, who are physicians, and an auspicious shadowing experience with Dr. Jeffery Ganeles, now a member of Supply Clinic’s Board of Advisors. “I realized I wanted to pursue specialty care after shadowing Dr. Ganeles, and there were a lot of attractive aspects to the UIC College of Dentistry residency programs, including comprehensive patient care, clinic rotations outside of the College, and a great mentorship and research experience with Dr. Lin Tao, UIC College of Dentistry Professor of Oral Biology.”

Dr. Drucker went on to say that the UIC College of Dentistry, “offers students a tremendous amount of hands-on experience, and is well positioned to allow for residents to leave very

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ALUMNI PROFILE equipped to provide excellent patient care. If I could give one piece of advice to current students it would be to unabashedly pick the brains of their faculty. The faculty are a wealth of knowledge, and the only stupid question is the one you're too afraid to ask.” While in residency Dr. Drucker definitely leaned on his faculty and co-residents through it all saying, “I'm not sure if I would have made it without the help of Dr. Jennifer Adhami (née Shango), ‘16, Dr. Ankur Patel, ‘16, and Dr. Samia Suleiman-Ata, ‘16. I'm thankful that UIC brought such an amazing group together and I learned the importance of working closely with a team—patient care simply cannot be delivered without a number of key participants. Good team dynamic is equally as important when running a startup, or any business for that matter.”

Aside from successfully running his business, Dr. Drucker practices periodontics, taking on unique patient cases. He also finds time to speak at organized dentistry events and is even making his rounds in media outlets as a top changemaker in the Chicago business scene. “I bring a very different perspective to the table than most dentists, and am always happy to chat or share things I've learned,” noted Dr. Drucker.

When asked what drives Dr. Drucker’s operations and decisions day in and day out, he said, “I love both of what I do. I genuinely like the surgeries that I perform. The patient interaction is super special and an absolute privilege. I am also very attracted to the opportunity to change an inefficient system that needs a lot of work. I’m actively tackling and solving a problem every day by providing the supplies and instruments necessary for patients to be cared for. It all ties together.”

And while “the time is now,” future endeavors for Dr. Drucker and the team at Supply Clinic include streamlining other management operations in order to free up time-consuming tasks. Dr. Drucker said, “At the end of the day, our goal is to assist practitioners in refocusing back to delivering the most excellent care possible.”

To see how Supply Clinic can change the way you run your dental practice, check out the e-marketplace at www.supplyclinic.com

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The Spring 2020 UIC Alumni Magazine has an article on page 36 about Dr. Jaha Howard, "Noteworthy Neighbor," an alumnus of the College’s Department of Pediatric Dentistry, MS Oral Sciences '10.

Howard University College of Dentistry broke ground on their new state-of-the-art Dr. Amarjit Marwah Comprehensive Care Clinic made possible by the philanthropy of University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry alumnus, Dr. Amarjit S. Marwah, MS '56.

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Dr. Thomas G. Walsh of Post Falls, Idaho, retired in August 2019 as an oral surgeon and a patent attorney.

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Dr. Thomas Schneider Jr., ’86 is serving as Secretary of the Chicago Dental Society in 2020

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Dr. Cheryl Watson-Lowry, '87, shared her story on balancing mom and work life in the Summer issue of Diversity Professional magazine.

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2012

Dr. Brian Homann, '12, was recognized in the American Dental Association's 10 Under 10 Awards.

Dr. Donald Gundlach, ‘88 of Milwaukee was featured in an article on Fox6Now on acidic foods that pose problems to your teeth.

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Dr. Victoria Ursitti, Pediatric Dentistry '95, was appointed as the Chicago Dental Society's Northwest Suburban Branch Director on November 17, 2019.

Dr. Brian Homann

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Dr. Ryan McCall of Geneva, IL received a Fellowship Award from the Academy of General Dentistry in August 2019.

Dr. Cristian I. Pavel was featured in an article by Dental Economics on conquering the stress epidemic in dentistry with yoga and meditation. He and his partner, Dr. Danielle Casciolli, DDS, are founders of The Dental Yogis.

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2015

Dr. Gregory DeFelice, MS Oral Sciences and Orthodontics Certificate '05, Cedar Run Orthodontics, was featured in an article on All News Stories. He serves patients in three different locations in the state of New Jersey.

2008

Dr. Roshan Parikh, '08 was announced as the first-ever head of dentistry for Walmart’s Comprehensive Care Clinic. Dr. "Ro" is leading a new model of integrated care in his new role. (see page 22).

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Dr. Farhana Khan is a full time staff dentist at the Jesse Brown Veterans Affairs and also supervises residents from the General Practice Residency program. She was awarded the Jesse Brown Veterans Affair Starfish Award for the excellent care and compassion she provides to her Veteran patients.

Patients have written letters to the Medical Center Director commending her and she has Veterans travelling from several other states seeking her care.

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Dr. Scott Drucker, Periodontics and MS Oral Sciences, '16, and co-founder of Supply Clinic, co-authored an article about avoiding "Gray-Market" dental products.

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Dr. Emily Wible, MS Oral Sciences '17 and Orthodontics '18, won the American Dental Association's 2019 John W. Stanford New Investigator Award for her research paper evaluating the effects of eight cleaning methods on copolyester polymer, a material commonly used in clear thermoplastic retainers.

CLASS NOTES Cheers to College alumni Drs. Rick Munaretto, ’01, Endodontics ’03, Kate Quinlin, Periodontics ‘14, Joe Baptist, ’09, and Vladana Babcic, Endodontics ’12 who attended the Seattle Study Club Symposium in Phoenix earlier this month. Dr. Munaretto was asked to lecture at the event and was the sole speaker on Endodontics this year.

Dr. Emily Wible

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Dr. Jessica Clarke Williams, ‘18, was quoted in The New York Times article regarding the impact of COVID-19 on community health centers.

2019

Dr. David Markiewicz, '19, published his debut children's book, Dentists are Monsters, a story told through the lens of Tony, a newly erupted tooth, in January. (see page 34).

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Dr. Terri Tiersky is serving as the 2020 Chicago Dental Society President.

In March, the College community tuned in to hear fun and educational lyrics set to today’s hits in a private concert hosted by Dr. Justin “Acoustic Dentist” Deguzman, DMD-AS ’23, live on YouTube. This event was coordinated by the Office of Advancement and Alumni Affairs to build connection and engagement for our community.

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Dr. Cynthia M. Sachs, Loyola ’90, has a son, Dale, who is a Lance Corporal in the United States Marines.

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IN MEMORIAM DEPARTMENT OF PERIODONTICS PROFESSOR ARNOLD STEINBERG PASSES AWAY Dr. Arnold Steinberg, Professor of Periodontics, passed away on August 30, 2019, at age 88.

Dr. Steinberg taught at the College of Dentistry for 55 years, starting in 1964. He served as Director of Dental Informatics and Learning Technology from 1988 to 2008, and as the Director of Cariology Course from 1980 to 2000. He also was a Professor of Biochemistry at the University of Illinois College of Medicine from 1965 to 2001, and was in private dental practice from 1957 to 1993 in Evergreen Park, Illinois.

For many years, Dr. Steinberg demonstrated the PerioSim 3-D Virtual Reality Dental Simulator at the College’s Clinic and Research Day, which allowed users to have the feel of performing oral healthcare in a patient’s mouth via computer. He helped develop the simulator with colleagues at the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Engineering.

Dr. Arnold Steinberg

He earned his DDS from the Northwestern University Dental School in 1954.

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Dr. Leo M. Sreebny, PhD, who had a long and distinguished career in academia as a professor of dentistry and researcher, particularly in issues related to saliva and dry mouth, died April 5, 2020 from complications of COVID-19 at age 98.

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Dr. Gordon C. Lofgren, a 1961 graduate, passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2019. He practiced dentistry in McFarland, Wisconsin for over 50 years and was actively involved in several dental societies at the local, state, and national level.

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Dr. Charles R. Curtin of Peoria, AZ, passed away on June 1, 2019.

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Dr. James E. Nijoka of Rockford, IL, passed away on December 21, 2019. He was a member of the American Dental Society and the Winnebago County Dental Society.

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Dr. Daniel M. Janowski, Endodontics ’79, of Park Ridge passed away on February 24, 2020. He had three offices and worked up until one month prior to his passing.

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STUDENT ACTIVITIES 2020 Clinic and Research Day Showcases College’s Research Talent With over 130 posters, our largest number ever, the 2020 Clinic and Research Day, held on March 5 allowed the postgraduates, students, and their faculty mentors to share their research with the dental and other health sciences communities. A wide variety of posters highlighted current research covering basic, behavioral, clinical, and applied sciences applicable in public health and prevention, the development of best practices in dentistry, and the creation of techniques and technology that will allow teeth to be regenerated in adults. Research occurs at the College from the “bench to the chairside” (and the reverse)—to accelerate diagnostic and interventional therapies for College patients.

The 2020 Clinic and Research day exceeded expectations for engagement of the COD and surrounding research communities. In fact, over 60 individuals participated as judges for student poster presentations by undergraduate, dental, graduate, and advanced education students.

The College’s day was enhanced by the support and participation of local, national, and international sponsors.

The Keynote presenter Dr. Gregg Gilbert inspired the audience with his presentation on “Practice-based Research and the National Dental PBRN.” This project has new meaning for the College with the recent induction of a specialty node led by its own Dr. Sath Allareddy, Head of the Department of Orthodontics.

CLINIC AND RESEARCH DAY 2020

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STUDENT ACTIVITIES DENTAL STUDENT CAREER DAY

will be held in Chicago in 2021. Please check the American Student Dental Association’s website to ensure that this event will be held on schedule.

ADEA CHAPTER WINS TWO AWARDS

On January 31, the College hosted the Dental Student Career Day. Students met and discussed career options with over 20 employers and visited with a variety of vendors. Everyone learned about exciting career options after graduation.

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ADEA CoSRF awarded the UIC ADEA chapter with Gold Level Chapter Award and the Vision Award for accomplishments made in 2020. We are super proud of the executive board for all the hard work they put into executing a variety of events this year including lunch & learns, PMP events, interprofessional meetings, volunteer work and socials that all members could enjoy.

UIC ADEA also has a new website where our community can get more information about future events and membership: https://uicadea.wixsite.com/uiccod Unfortunately due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we don't have a photo of the 2019-2020 executive board with the physical award; awards were presented online and will be sent in the mail.

Dean Clark Stanford (third from left) with members of the Dental Charity Foundation.

In February, the Dental Charity Foundation hosted the 15th Annual Dental Charity Ball at the Adler Planetarium. A wonderful time was had by all. All proceeds went to starting a charity for UIC patients who cannot afford treatment that is not covered by insurance. A fun evening for a great cause!

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AMERICAN STUDENT DENTAL ASSOCIATION NATIONAL MEETING The UIC College of Dentistry attended the American Student Dental Association National Meeting held in St. Louis, Missouri on March 4-7.

Everyone is looking forward to the next Annual Session which

Ms. Kelsey Rahe.

Incoming DMD student, Kelsey Rahe, made the most of her deferred year before entering the College. In March, Kelsey donated bone marrow for a transplant for a patient she matched with through the organization, Be The Match. Kelsey says that this amazing experience has allowed her to change her life and save someone else’s life. We are so proud of you, Kelsey, and look forward to officially welcoming you to the College in the fall!

ASDA members pictured: Marty Ryan, Sonal Patel, Subeena Thomas, Mariell Demertzis, Greg Benz, Jordan Franklin.

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FACULTY/DEPARTMENT NEWS WELCOME TO DR. SCOTT TOMAR, ASSOCIATE DEAN FOR PREVENTION AND PUBLIC HEALTH SCIENCES

By Sara Connell The College is thrilled to announce that Dr. Scott Tomar has joined us as the new Associate Dean for Prevention and Public Health Sciences.

Dr. Tomar was chosen after a national search.

Dr. Tomar has an incredibly strong history of academic and service commitments having worked in the federal government’s Center for Disease Control in Atlanta, as well as holding various leadership positions at state and University institutions.

Dean Clark Stanford noted, “Dr. Tomar brings a wealth of insights and experience around public health issues that concern and impact the citizens of Chicago, throughout Illinois, and across the nation.”

opportunity to help shape the future of the profession. I also am excited about the possibility of improving oral health and reducing inequities in one of the largest and most dynamic cities in North America. This provides a fabulous opportunity to provide care for large and often underserved communities, conduct research to better understand which policy and programmatic interventions best improve the public's oral health, and provide real-world educational opportunities as part of those initiatives.”

Most recently, he was Professor and Director of Institutional Analysis and Evaluation at the University of Florida. He formerly taught at the University of California, San Francisco. Dr. Tomar’s previous work was with tobacco cessation and public policy initiatives to improve the health of all of our communities.

Among Dr. Tomar’s goals in his new position are to maintain and expand the College of Dentistry’s community-based service learning model. In addition, he wants to strengthen the integration of dentistry into the rest of primary health care as well as public health. He believes that UIC has all the elements to enable better interprofessional education and practice, and most of the conditions that we deal with in dentistry share an array of common risk factors with other chronic conditions.

Dr. Tomar also hopes to develop a new and innovative model of graduate education in population oral health. “No city or university in America is better poised to develop such a model,” noted Dr. Tomar.

Dr. Tomar’s combination of academic rigor, clinical expertise, leadership, management, and business expertise is proving invaluable as a member of the senior leadership of the College. His dental degree is from Temple University, his MPH is from Columbia University with board certification in Dental Public Health (following training at the University of Michigan) and his doctorate is in Public Health (DrPH) from the University of Michigan.

Although Dr. Tomar has only been with the College for a few months now, he has been “proud to join an institution that seeks and values input from its various constituencies, is committed to the health and well-being of the community it serves as well as its own people, and that rises to the occasion even when confronted with a situation that was not even on the radar screen just a few months ago.” During what is the most significant public health crisis in the last one hundred years, COVID-19, we are grateful to have Dr. Tomar’s expertise to assist the College moving forward.

On the move to UIC, Dr. Tomar said, “Dentistry’s legacy and impact on the public's health is largely defined by those whom we mentor and educate, and I am thrilled to be part of the leadership team of such a great college and have the

“We will get through this difficult situation together, and I now know that UIC College of Dentistry has the people and perspective to accomplish almost any goal to which it sincerely commits itself,” Dr. Tomar concluded.

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FACULTY/DEPARTMENT NEWS ADMINISTRATION Dean Clark Stanford was quoted in a Crain’s Chicago Business article from May 25 about COVID-19 and dentists’ costs and potential changes to practices. “There’s a possibility coming out of this (pandemic) that dentists will be in larger group practices as co-owners,” says Dr. Clark Stanford, dean of the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry. “That provides scale, that provides efficiency, that provides distributed overhead— especially if we’re going to have to get into very costly mitigations for aerosols.”

Bill Bike, former Director of Advancement Communications, was elected Vice President of the College’s chapter of OKU earlier this week.

During the 2020 Challenge of the Deans competition at the UIC Flames Men’s Basketball Game, Mark J. (Crash) Valentino, Associate Dean for Advancement, and Ben (B-Rich) Richardson, DMD-3, gave it their all to defend their 2019 title at the half-time free throw contest. The College walked away with a second-place finish and was well represented by a large and enthusiastic cheering section. Thank you to everyone who came out to support the College and Mark and Ben!

Dr. Susan Rowan, Executive Associate Dean, Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs, and Clinical Associate Professor, did a wonderful job moderating a UIC Health Sciences panel on UIC’s Response to the Opioid Epidemic on Wednesday, March 4 at the Hyatt Lodge in Oak Brook. The panel was followed by an alumni networking reception.

The College of Dentistry participated in the UI Health/Chicago Public Schools Job Shadow Day on Wednesday, February 5.

Seven high school students had the opportunity to shadow in the clinics and be introduced to dentistry. The students loved the exposure to the field!

Dean Stanford, along with Drs. Rowan and Roucka, were featured in a Public and Government Affairs video that offered messages of encouragement and support for our frontline health care workers at UI Health.

The Office of Student and Diversity Affairs hosted the 13th annual Illinois Pre-Dental Conference in February of this year.

Dr. Terri Tiersky, President of the Chicago Dental Society, provided a warm welcome and introduction to organized

Top (left to right): College of Dentistry supporters for the 2020 Challange of the Deans competition and Dr. Toni Roucka.

Bottom (left to right): William S. Bike, Vice President of the College's chapter of OKU; participants in the UI Health/Chicago Public Schools Job Shadow Day; and pre-Dental students attend the 13th annual Illinois Pre-Dental Conference.

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FACULTY/DEPARTMENT NEWS ADMINISTRATION continued dentistry to the 180 registered Pre-Dental students. Dean Stanford also provided welcome remarks. Additionally, we had two relevant and informational presentations that the students enjoyed very much. They were the “Oral Effects of Marijuana and Vaping” presented by Dr. Beth Miloro and “Oral Health Education” led by the Oral Health Forum. As is the tradition, the Pre-Dental students were then bused to the Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting exhibit hall where they learned about the latest technology in dentistry.

INTERDEPARTMENTAL UIC Dentistry now has four faculty members serving as officers of ISDS and CDS—Drs. Bona, Boghosian, Hale, and Schneider.

The UIC College of Dentistry hosted 120 fifth graders that participated in the Rush Mini-Medical School program on February 8. The students engaged in several handson-activities such as Thumb Impressions “Thumbs Up for Dentistry,” Animal Anatomy led by Dr. Druzinsky and the American Dental Education Association (ADEA), and the Mirror Skills/Tooth Anatomy led by the American Student Dental Association (ASDA). This is the youngest group of children that

we have hosted and definitely the largest. It was a great group effort by the faculty, staff, and students!

Dr. Robert Druzinsky, Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Oral Biology and Dr. Asha Eapen, Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Oral Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences, teamed up to travel to visit DMD-1 students at their homes, to deliver good cheer and donuts and cookies (physically distanced, of course). They visited students in Chicago and many suburbs, from Western Springs to Waconda and Evanston and had a great time doing it! Student Suhrud Shah said, "It was so kind of them to do this and it has definitely been the highlight for many of us DMD-1s while being confined to our homes for almost two months now. We are grateful to have professors that care about us so much!"

During the 44th Annual Retirement Recognition Luncheon and Ceremony on March 5, 2020, a number of College of Dentistry retirees were honored. Congratulations!

DEPARTMENT OF PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY Congratulations to Dr. Patrick Smith, who is one of the recipients of the American Dental Education Association’s Olav Alvares Awards for Early Career Scholars Who Published

Left to right (clockwise): Dr. Darryl Pendleton addresses fifth graders during the Rush Mini-Medical program. Drs. Bona, Boghosian, Hale, and Schneider are officers of ISDS and CDS. Deborah Carr-Woods, William S. Bike, and Rejeta Saunders at the 44th Annual Retirement Recognition Luncheon and Ceremony.

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FACULTY/DEPARTMENT NEWS Outstanding Articles in the Journal of Dental Education in 2019 for his article titled, “Benefits and Challenges of Partner Site Engagement with Community-Based Dental Education Programs: The Partner Sites’ Perspectives.”

The Department of Pediatric Dentistry participated in a collaboration with UIC’s College of Applied Health Sciences Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition that provided a benefit to our students and patients. In the spring, two UIC nutrition students rotated through the department and offered nutritional counseling services. Thank you to Khatija Noorullah who played a key role in organizing this collaboration.

Dr. Ian Marion, Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatric Dentistry, was featured in a CBS Chicago news story about behavior management fees in dentist offices. Dr. Marion noted that these fees should be explained to patients before they receive a surprise bill.

Congratulations to Dr. Flavia Lamberghini, Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatric Dentistry, for being appointed a 2019/2020 Commission Site Visitor by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA).

The Illinois Society of Pediatric Dentists (ISPD) selected Dr. Ivan Zhang [of the UIC College of Dentistry] and Dr. Allison Buford [of the Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago] to receive the Dr. Indru C. Punwani Graduate Student Research

Award, which serves to honor Dr. Punwani and his dedication to the dynamic field of pediatric dentistry. Dr. Punwani is the retired Professor and Department Head of the Department of Pediatric Dentistry at the College and is currently Professor Emeritus in the Department.

DEPARTMENT OF PERIODONTICS Dr. Saba Khan, Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Periodontics, partnered with the non-for-profit organization Chicago Dental Muslim Society (CMDS) to create a “Dental Hotline”. This hotline was created to triage true dental emergencies and urgent care patients during the shelter in place and social distancing in effect. Dr. Khan was able to mobilize a team of 15 dentists with most of them being UIC alumni who are now currently serving and giving back. This CMDS team is providing triage service to the community and helping to alleviate some of the overburden from the emergency rooms, when private dental offices are closed or have restricted availability.

Dr. Nadia Kawar is the 2020 recipient of the Jon Daniel Teaching Award, which confers upon her the distinction of a Jon Daniel Teaching Scholar. Dr. Kawar is involved in the DMD/ DMD-AS pre-doctoral periodontics clinics, as well as didactic/

Dr. Ian Marion

Dr. Flavia Lamberghini

Dr. Nadia Kawar

Dr. Patrick Smith

Students participating in the Rush Mini-Medical program.

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FACULTY/DEPARTMENT NEWS DEPARTMENT OF PERIODONTICS continued SGL teaching for D2, D3/AS3 students and Perio PG residents.

Dr. Kawar also serves as a research mentor for undergraduate and MS students. She has earned the recognition and respect of colleagues and students by demonstrating the highest standard of professionalism and excellence in dental education.

Over the 2019-2020 holiday break, Dr. Tolga Tozum attended a PhD qualifying exam as a reviewer-committee member at Department of Periodontology, Gazi University, Turkey. During his time, he also had the privilege to be invited by the Dean of the Dental School to give a scientific surgical lecture at a joint meeting of Gazi University, School of Dentistry and Ankara City Dental. He exclaims, “It was a great opportunity to attend both parts as a UIC academician!”

DEPARTMENT OF ORAL MEDICINE AND DIAGNOSTIC SCIENCES

Dr. Sheela Raja

Cheers for Dr. Sheela Raja, Department of Oral Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences, for being selected for a UIC Award for Creative Activity. The funding will support her research on Violence, Trauma, Toxic Stress, and Engagement in Preventive Healthcare: Creating Trauma-Informed Healthcare in Urban Communities.

Dr. Colin Haley and Dr. Blaise Brown have the first publication in the inaugural "Innovations" section of the Journal of Dental Education (JDE)!

This is a short discussion on the, “Adapting problem-based learning curricula to a virtual environment.”

Dr. Sheela Raja, Department of Oral Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences, Dr. Colin Haley discussed evidenced-based coping strategies in an article entitled, “What is Post-Traumatic Growth and Coping in a Pandemic?” in Psychology Today.

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DEPARTMENT OF ENDODONTICS Congratulations to Drs. Bahcall, Xie, Baker and Week whose article entitled, “Pulpal Diagnosis and Treatment” was the featured CE article in the February 2020 issue of Inside Dentistry.

Dr. James Bahcall, Clinical Professor in the Department of Endodontics, was named the Section Editor of Endodontics for the peer-review dental journal Compendium.

Dr. James Bahcall

DEPARTMENT OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY Congratulations to Dr. Michael Han, DDS, FACS, Assistant Professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, on his appointment as the Program Director of the Advanced Education Program in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, which was effective February 1.

The Department is excited to have Dr. Han lead the residency training program into the future and advance it to the next level of excellence.

DEPARTMENT OF RESTORATIVE DENTISTRY Dr. Mohamed Hindy, Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Restorative Dentistry, was named a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral Implantology. Dr. Hindy received his medallion during the induction ceremony at the annual American Academy of Implant Dentistry meeting in October 2019.

Dr. Courtney Lamb received the James Buckman Faculty Award in the Department of Restorative Dentistry. Dr. Buckman was a faculty member for 50 years teaching occlusion and Prosthodontics. He served as course director for the undergraduate and post-graduate occlusion courses until 2015. He served as Interim Head of the Department of Fixed Partial Prosthodontics and as Director of the Fixed Partial Prosthodontics Section and Preclinical Section of the Department of Restorative Dentistry.

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Full or part-time positions available. Very busy quality-oriented practice. Recent graduates welcome. (773) 978-7801 (ask for Peter) or email personnel@familydentalcare.com. www. familydentalcare.com. (FA permanent)

A “Positions/Practices Available” page is on the College’s website at http://dentistry.uic.edu/alumni/career_postings/.

Check it out for listings of jobs that are available, and for notices of practices that are for sale. For adding or subtracting listings from this website, contact dentnews@uic.edu.

Come join the professionals at ProCare Dental Group PC. Generous compensation, contemporary facilities, flexibility, autonomy, premier locations, continuing education, professional camaraderie. Part-time and full-time positions available. (847) 621-7229. (FDT)

Part-time pediatric specialists wanted. Chicago and suburb locations. Generous per diem compensation. Half- or full-day every week or every two weeks. Flexible schedule.

KaVo is dedicated to providing performancedriven handpieces to help you do more of what matters–inside and outside of the operatory.

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CONTINUING EDUCATION CORONAL POLISHING AND PIT/ FISSURE SEALANTS

2020 AUXILIARY COURSE CALENDAR FOR THE ILLINOIS STATE DENTAL SOCIETY For more information check our website: www.isds.org or contact Gloria Pitchford—gpitchford@isds or 800/475-4737.

You can register for any of the courses at: https://bit.ly/2PtmGK7.

ANESTHESIA/SEDATION ASSISTANT MONITORING This course is offered as a continuing education experience for dental assistants who work in dental or oral surgery offices in the State of Illinois where sedation or general anesthesia is administered. The course is designed to meet the requirements of the Illinois Dental Practice Act and the Rules Administering the Dental Practice Act. The course includes both lecture and clinical exposure.

October 14 & 15

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This course will provide assistants with the proper educational requirements as stated in Illinois law for application of pit and fissure sealants and coronal polishing. This 10-hour course includes two hours of clinical experience on pit and fissure sealants and two hours on coronal polishing. Clinical instructions on coronal polishing will include work performed on a human subject.

November 21

NITROUS OXIDE MONITORING AND ADMINISTRATION This course for monitoring and administration of nitrous oxide by the allied dental personnel is designed to meet the certification requirements of the State of Illinois. The course includes both didactic and clinical components in the monitoring and administration of nitrous oxide and advanced airway management. After successful completion of this course the dental assistant can return to the private office and monitor a patient using nitrous oxide, while the dental hygienists will be able to start and stop the flow of gas.

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