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UIC College of Dentistry Number 60 Summer 2015 Vision (ISSN 1555-3752) is published semiannually for the alumni, faculty, students, and friends of the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry. It is dedicated to continuing a strong relationship between the College of Dentistry, the UIC Dental Alumni Association and its constituents, and friends and other supporters of the UIC College of Dentistry.

University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry (MC 621) 801 S. Paulina Street Chicago, IL 60612-7211 Phone: (312) 996-8495 Fax: (312) 413-2927 E-Mail: billbike@uic.edu

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New DMD graduates toss their hats in celebration at Commencement 2015. See page 49.

Photo Credits

Centro Escolar University: p. 20 (bottom); Josh Clark: p. 9, 11 (left); Tom Killoran Photography: p. 25-27; Amy Rothblatt: p. 6; UIC College of Dentistry: p. 18 (right), 19; UIC Photo Services: cover, p. 3, 10, 16, 20 (top), 22, 23 (top), 28 (left), 30, 34 (right), 40, 44-51, 52 (left), 54 (Yost), 57 (left), 60 (Obrez, Adami); United States Army: p.

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Dean’s Message............................................................................................................................................3 Advancement Report................................................................................................................................. 6 Breaking News: College Cleans Up After (Another) Flood..................................................................14 Feature: Alum Dr. Cayetano Eustaquio Influenced Dentistry in Philippines..................................... 18 News...........................................................................................................................................................22 President’s Message..................................................................................................................................30 Alumni Class News................................................................................................................................... 32 In Memoriam............................................................................................................................................ 40 Student Activities..................................................................................................................................... 44 Faculty/Department News....................................................................................................................... 57 Classifieds..................................................................................................................................................67 Calendar of Events................................................................................................................................... 68 Continuing Education............................................................................................................................. 70 College Administration Dean: Clark Stanford, DDS, PhD, Cert. Prosthodontics, UIC Distinguished Professor, cmstan60@ uic.edu; Interim Associate Dean for Academic Affairs: Seema S. Ashrafi, DDS ’93, MS Histology ’94, Periodontics ’99, sashra3@uic.edu; Interim Associate Dean for Research: David L. Crowe, DDS, PhD, dlcrowe@uic.edu; Associate Dean for Prevention and Public Health Sciences: Caswell A. Evans, DDS, MPH, casevans@ uic.edu; Associate Dean for Student and Diversity Affairs: Darryl Pendleton, DMD, dpendle@uic.edu; Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs: Susan A. Rowan, DDS ’84, srowan@uic.edu; Assistant Vice Chancellor for Advancement: Mark J. Valentino, mjv@uic.edu; Director of Advancement: Bruno Mancari, bmancari@uic.edu; Director of Donor Relations: Ana Lisa Ogbac, aogbac1@uic.edu; Director of Advancement Communications: William S. Bike, billbike@uic.edu.

Vision Editor-in-Chief: William S. Bike, billbike@uic.edu; Art Direction and Design: Kim Arias, UIC Office of Publications Services; Writers: Joseland C. Nixon, VonJulius Wright.

Dental Alumni Association President: Arlene M. Engert, ’83 President-Elect: William B. Hamel III, ’83 Vice President: Jon D. Nickelsen, ’03 Secretary-Treasurer: Frank L. Karkazis, Northwestern ’87, Northwestern Representative Immediate Past-President: Frank A. Maggio, Loyola ’71, UIC Periodontics ’75 Directors: (through Feb. 2016) Daniel R. Brunetti, ’11; Eliot Becker, ’63; Peter A. Contos, ’05; Shellie M. Harden, ’94; (through Feb. 2017) Priscilla P. Chang, ’07; John H. Foley, ’09; Manal Ibrahim LaVacca, ’93, Prosthodontics ’96; Richard “Rick” Munaretto, ’01, Endodontics ’03; (through Feb. 2018) Marsha Babka, ’76; Jeffrey A. Ruttencutter, ’10, PhD ’10; Ryan Grelle Tuscher, ’09; James Izzo, Loyola ’79, Loyola Representative.

Ex-Officio Directors: William S. Bike, Editor of Vision; Charles F. DiFranco, Loyola ’81, Loyola MS Periodontics ’83, Former President; Deane E. Doolen, Jr., ’55, Former President; Robert J, Ficek; ’62, Former President; Cissy K. Furusho, ’96, Pediatric Dentistry ’98, MS Oral Sciences ’00, Former President; Harold J. Kiriluk, ’75, Former President; Thomas J. King Jr., ’71, Ortho ’59, Former President; Jeffrey A. Kramer, ’79; Donald A. Krzyzak, ’61, Former President; Lawrence W. Kolar, ’82, Former President; Steven T. Kuhn, ’97, Pediatric Dentistry ’00, Former President; David A. Lichtenwalter, ’53, Former President; Lorette M. Luksha, Loyola ’85; Neal C. Nealis, ’79, Former President; Richard P. Perry, ’68; Genaro Romo, ’97, Former President; Susan A. Rowan, ’84, Former President; Ross E. Rubino, ’77, Former President; Daniel N. Uditsky, ’69, Former President; Kapil Vij, ’99, Pediatric Dentistry ’01, MS Oral Sciences ’04, Former President; Samuel S. Wexler, ’64, Former President; Keith P. Wilson, ’97, Former President.

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Dean’s Messa ge science. Often they are ranked at the very top of the nation!

This may seem like a proud, Lake Woebegonelike moment—but this is only possible because of the innovations started in the new curriculum. The intense critical learning skills applied to real world patient issues that are the hallmark of our curriculum are better preparing our graduates to enter general practice, the strongest post-graduate programs, our military services, or academic dentistry. We have a wonderful faculty that have the most positive attitude to address the needs of our students as a top priority.

College Undergoing Vibrant Rebirth, Provides Best Student Experience

College is Evolving

Dear Members of the Dental Alumni, Faculty, Staff, and Students of our College of Dentistry, Since I started here in October 2014, I have found the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry to be a place of vibrant rebirth and a strong faculty that are engaged for the best student experience in dental education.

Dr. Clark Stanford, Dean and UIC Distinguished Professor.

A key metric that I’m very proud about is our recent dental classes completed both Part I and Part II of the national ADA dental board exam with a 100% pass rate, on the first time taking the exam!

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As you page though this edition of our Vision magazine, please be aware of where our College has evolved to from the time you were here. The College has created a very strong, innovative educational approach to dental education (called Small Group Learning or SGL), we are attracting world class faculty, we have built a very strong faculty in all clinical areas, and we are coming close to finishing renovations to our clinical areas. We cannot do it without you! Thanks to every donor who has contributed to the College!

There are numerous opportunities for those who haven’t had the opportunity to date to support our efforts. Please read the Advancement Report section of the magazine to see how you can make an impact today that will enhance the experiences of our students, faculty, staff, and patients.

We are evolving the culture to be one of expected inclusiveness, collaboration, and cooperation with a renewed vision that the University of Illinois at Chicago has unique missions and we are part of this mission.

For example, our core mission to serve students who are often the first in their family to go to college (e.g., this defines >60% of our liberal arts students) is reflected in the amazing diverse group of students in dental school. We have a very large applicant pool to our programs with more than a 10 to 1 ratio of applicants to accepted students. We strive to support the communities of northern Illinois and the State of Illinois by having our alumni representing more than 60% of the general dentists in our great state along with almost 100% of the specialists in the State.

Further, the College’s main clinic and the 18 satellite clinics in Northern Illinois served more than

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28,000 patients with 180,000 patient visits in 2014, with 89,000 of them for patients under 21 years of age. The vast majority of the children and young adults are on various State Medicaid programs.

The College is continuing to adapt to the changing health reimbursement environment as the State aggressively moves to various private managed care organizations and Universitybased insurance products (a.k.a., MCO/ACE/ACO systems). This has created significant challenges for us in patient management, billing and finance and the significant burden created with the risk for financial loss being moved from the State of Illinois to the private insurance companies and the College of Dentistry. Welcome to the new reality, so to say.

This reflects the greater shift that is occurring in medicine from a Performance-based model (paid on the number of procedures with the traditional fee-for service model) to a model based on Quality and Value (where bundled payments and associated payment strategies are used as an incentive for total quality care, stable and better predictable patient outcomes, and risk being shifted to the provider and, I would argue, the patient, too).

Budget and Personnel Changes

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transitions with staff and faculty departing (e.g., Drs. Bill Knight, Interim Dean; Melissa Burton, Director of Clinics; and Cindy Gonya, Associate Dean, Business, Finance, and Administration) and we have recruited very strong senior leadership to the College including Dr. Michael Harner Dr. Michael Harner, CPA, MBA, as our Associate DEd, joined the College leadership Dean for Business, team as Associate Dean for Finance Finance, and and Administration.

Administration.

Dr. Harner comes to us from the Rockford campus of our College of Medicine and has a CPA, MBA, and a doctorate in Education with a focus on the adult learner. Dr. Harner joined us in May. We also recently announced the recruitment of Dr. Lyndon Cooper, Professor and Director of the Graduate Prosthodontics Program from the University of North Carolina.

Dr. Cooper is a world renowned Dr. Lyndon Cooper, DDS, expert in research PhD, will join the College as in basic and Associate Dean for Research and translational Department Head of Oral Biology. biology, medical device design, clinical research, and advanced Prosthodontics.

Dr. Cooper will be joining the College in November 2015 as the Associate Dean for Research and Head of the Department of Oral Biology. His recruitment is part of an overall reorganization of the research

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Surgery in the management of young adults with significant craniofacial defects (a clinical interest of mine) along with Dr. Tolga Tozum in our Department of Periodontics, in managing very challenging dentoalveolar bone loss conditions.

I have also been working with our Department of Pediatric Dentistry (Dr. Marcio DaFonseca, Department Head, and Dr. David Avenetti, Program Director) to establish a special needs and pediatric dentistry craniofacial clinic which I staff on Fridays along with various pediatric dentistry faculty. We are already getting patients flying into Chicago from all around the United States and Canada for our advanced services in this clinic. A wonderful tribute to the Department of Pediatric Dentistry!

Since day one being at the University of Illinois at Chicago, I have been in constant communication with University leadership, the College faculty, staff and students, and our alumni community. There are many positive transitions and programs happening and I encourage you to go to our website and review the weekly “Smile of the Week� (http://dentistry.uic. edu/about_us/smileoftheweek/), announcements of the large number of transformational programs your UIC College of Dentistry is using to be the very best dental program in the United States.

Please enjoy this edition of Vision and please share your own visions with us at the College as we continue to transform dentistry as a global leader in oral health care.

Dean Stanford with a patient of his following delivery of dentures for a five-year-old patient in Pediatric Dentistry. enterprise at the College as we seek improved efficacies, cooperation, and enhanced innovation through a focused basic, translational, and clinical research agenda to improve oral health.

Warmest regards,

Commitment to Patient Care

I personally have found the College to be a wonderful place to see my own patients. Starting about six months ago, I began seeing complex Prosthodontic rehabilitation patients in the Department of Prosthodontics on Fridays each week. I strongly value the cultural transformational aspects of having our very talented faculty seeing patients in our own clinics as vital to role modeling and mentoring for all of our students.

I have enjoyed working with Dr. Michael Miloro, Head of the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial

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Advancement Repor t Service Learning Changes Students’ Lives The College prepares oral healthcare professionals competent and committed to addressing the oral health needs of the vulnerable and the underserved.

Service Learning is integrated throughout all four years of the DMD program, culminating in the D-4 year in community-based service-learning rotations at partnering clinics in Illinois, several other states, and even in China, Guatemala, and Tanzania.

The College is seeking donations to the Service Learning Fund to offset the program’s expenses.

“In Illinois, for example, we have a near set of rotations in the Chicagoland area, and a far set,” explained Dr. Caswell Evans, Associate Dean for Prevention and Public Health Sciences.

“For the farther rotations, we provide gasoline money,” Dr. Evans said. “For the farthest of the far Illinois rotations, such as in Rockford, Rock Falls, and Peoria, we rent lodging for students. They already pay for some expenses themselves out of pocket, but we want to minimize those by having the College pay whatever it can. We don’t want student out-of-pocket expenses to be a limiting factor for them.”

Students who select the foreign rotations receive minimal support from the College and end up with significant out-of-pocket expenses, so private support would be particularly beneficial.

“For example, the College will provide full airfare to and from Guatemala, and will provide an equivalent amount for student traveling to China or Tanzania, with the students picking up the rest of the costs themselves,” Dr. Evans said. “So while the College might pay $600 which will cover the cost of airfare to and from Guatemala, airfare to China is closer to $1,110, but we provide only $600.”

Despite their expenses, students feel their rotations are well worth the effort, Dr. Evans said.

“Having Service Learning rotations as part of the curriculum is unique,” Dr. Evans said. “The rotations are life changing experiences because they introduce the students to a different level of need, particularly for students who go on foreign trips, which provide them with immersion into different cultures and entirely different healthcare delivery systems.”

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“I think the Service Learning experiences enable us to say without equivocation that no student graduates from this College without having had a firsthand look at the issues of access to care and health inequities.”

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different means of access to care. ”Some of the systems are religious-based, encapsulating health services within a faith-based environment,” Dr. Evans said. “Some are mobile facilities; students who didn’t think they could provide much care on an equipped dental van instead find they can do exceedingly well and that there is a value in taking services to where people are, rather than having the people come to them.”

Students on rotation become familiar with the Federally Qualified Health Center structures, dealing with the developmentally disabled, and with rural settings. “They see dentistry, how it’s practiced, and how it integrates with general health from perspectives that cannot be afforded any other way in the College curriculum,” Dr. Evans said.

“I tell students they will come back different, and we’re really pleased and proud to be able to offer something like that in the context of our curriculum,” he said. “The students have a different world view and a different personal view. The rotations are an investment in the future and in the profession that is extraordinary.

“These are not dental holidays” Dr. Evans said. “Students get to know other people, cultures, practices and other places.

“I think the Service Learning experiences enable us to say without equivocation that no student graduates from this College without having had a firsthand look at the issues of access to care and health inequities,” he added.

Students are enthusiastic about the program, as reflected in essays in which some students

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who graduated in 2015 they write about their experiences.

“The ability to participate in rotations outside of the school was certainly one of the biggest highlights of attending the UIC College of Dentistry,” wrote Dr. Max Montatskiy. “The community-based learning was a unique experience, which helped me grow as a dentist and as a person.”

Dr. William Cheng noted how much he enjoyed working with underserved patients. “They seem to treasure the deeds that other people do for them so much,” he wrote. “I believe that if the majority of the world were as gracious as some of these patients, there would be a lot more peace in this world.”

Dr. Fatima Saaduddin noted how the experience changed her. “I believe my views on public health dentistry have changed,” she wrote.

“After my rotations, I realized just how great the lack of access to care is even just a few hours way from the Chicagoland area. Being a dentist is not just about making money and giving people cosmetic satisfaction; it is about restoring people to health and to be able to bring a balance to the health disparities that are present in our system.”

Dr. Katie Serrano was excited to learn about a new culture. “Many of the patients I saw were refugees from Somalia and were seeking work in the Colorado meat packing industry,” she wrote.

“These individuals taught me about their culture and informed me about how different dental care in the U.S. is from Africa.”

Dr. Noor Nahas gained a unique experience in a faith-based facility, noting “I felt like everyone was connecting including the patients, assistants, and dentists because they had something in common.

Everyone was judged on their values rather than their status.”

Dr. Mary Grace Nora, ’15, providing care to a patient on rotation when Dr. Nora was a student.

“I have a greater appreciation for the barriers to care that patients face and the many ways that dentists in the community can help to serve the needs of these patients,” concluded Dr. Jaime Chowaniec.

Dr. Evans would welcome donations of any amount, because the more student out-of-pocket expenses the College can cover instead, the better.

He noted what different gift levels can subsidize: • $265 will pay for a student’s gasoline to extramural rotations in Illinois outside Chicagoland.

• 375 will pay for one week’s hotel bill for students on their Rock Falls, IL, rotation.

• $600 will pay for a student’s airfare to a Guatemala rotation.

• $1,100 will pay for a student’s airfare to a China rotation.

• 1,250 will pay for rent for the students’ apartment in Rockford, IL. For information on making a gift, contact Ana Lisa Ogbac, Director of Donor Relations, at (312) 996-0485, or aogbac1@uic.edu.

Enhancements Planned for Group Practice Clinics

College of Dentistry student Andy Luo on a service-learning rotation in China.

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In an effort to continuously improve students’ clinical educational experience, the College is planning several enhancements to the Group Practice Clinics.

“We are creating an Operatory Monitor System, which will allow students to electronically call faculty over in the Group Practice Clinics to check the oral healthcare the students have performed on their patients,” explained Dr. Susan Rowan, Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs.

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In Aftermath of War, Students Provide Oral Healthcare in Guatemala

By Dr. Scott Czarnik, ’15 Four students from the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry gripped their seats tightly on March 24, 2015, as their microbus bypassed vehicles around staggering cliffs thousands of feet over the Guatemalan town where they would be living.

With their backpacks stuffed with bare necessities and dental supplies, they were prepared for an adventure. Their trip was a once-in-a-lifetime endeavor and included hiking volcanoes, cultural immersion, and applying their four years of dental school education to provide care to an underserved Mayan population.

The College selected four, fourth-year students (who have since graduated): Salvador Cardenas, Carolyn Cronin, Scott Czarnik, and Ana Nikolova, as part of an extramural rotation under the Service Learning program. The students were housed in Panajachel, Guatemala, which is a 40-minute drive from Camanchaj, Quiché, Guatemala where they would provide dental care for a large indigenous Mayan population. All four students were grateful for this unique opportunity to serve the local Mayan people, as it was an amazing culmination of their four-year dental school career.

The need for healthcare in these areas is extremely high as a result of a 36-year civil war that ended in 1996. Estimates show that up to 150,000 civilians were killed or unaccounted for, and over one million displaced as a result of the war.

Due to the continual struggle during these times of

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UIC dental students with Salud y Paz youngsters. unrest, the indigenous people did not receive proper education, leaving current communities with a 69.1% illiteracy rate, 70% living on less than the equivalent of $1 U.S. dollar per day, and a ratio of 1:100,000 people per fee-for-service dentist in rural areas.

Fortunately for these communities a dentist from Amarillo, Texas, found his calling to help shift this inequality. Dr. Phil Plunk participated in many mission trips to Guatemala and became aware of the vast healthcare disparities in rural Guatemalan communities.

Eventually, he left his thriving dental practice in Texas and moved to Guatemala where in 2001 he founded Salud y Paz, with the mission of providing healthcare, healing, and education to rural Mayans.

In 2009, Salud y Paz opened a school providing pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, and first grade education. Indigenous children, sponsored by donors from around the world, receive a nutritious diet, education, and healthcare services on the school premises.

Through a serendipitous meeting between the UIC College of Dentistry’s Dr. Caswell Evans, Associate Dean for Prevention and Public Health Sciences, and Salud y Paz founder Dr. Plunk, an arrangement was made for four UIC dental student volunteers to travel to Salud y Paz each spring. This year the UIC students completed exams and comprehensive care on 51 children.

Unfortunately, most of these children are living with rampant dental caries and have little knowledge of oral hygiene and nutrition. Regardless of these challenges, the UIC volunteers were extremely well-received and could not have had a more rewarding experience providing the much-needed care to these children while learning more about the Mayan culture.

All four students recognized the impact they have made and hope to return to this community to provide additional care in the future. Dr. Plunk noted that, “I only took one small step and doors began to open for me.”

After seeing all that came from these powerful words, we should all consider taking the same small step when opportunity presents itself. Guatemala is a place of great beauty and its humble, hardworking citizens have much to share—definitely a place worth visiting.

For more information on Salud y Paz, visit www. saludypaz.org.

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Clinic Enhancements Continued from page 7

Such a system eliminates long lines of students waiting to speak to a faculty member for instructor checks, and therefore allows the student to spend more time at chairside, devoting his or her time to patients instead of waiting in line.

“The system will expedite and improve communication between student and faculty member,” Dr. Rowan continued.

“I’ve already tried the system and the students are loving it, so I know it’s going to be successful,” she said.

The College was able to purchase about half the monitors needed. “If we can raise money for the rest, the additional monitors will make life in the clinic much easier and better for faculty, students, and patients,” Dr. Rowan said.

Dr. Mohamed Hindy, ’08, Clinical Instructor, Oral Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences, with student Kirsten Frazier, using the new technology in a Group Practice Clinic

With the use of the Operatory Monitor System, long lines of students waiting to speak to a faculty member for instructor checks are a thing of the past.

“We also hope to purchase iPad minis for faculty to assist them in teaching in the clinics,” she said. “The technology will allow patient records to be viewed away from chairside, promoting better discussions between students and faculty.

“The new technology will also improve clinical education by encouraging greater efficiency in the provision of patient care, and therefore allow students to provide more oral health care services to their patients,” Dr. Rowan said.

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intra-oral cameras, “because they provide the opportunity for students to show patients what is occurring in their mouths. The cameras are a very good teaching tool for the patients, because they graphically support the recommendations for dental treatment students offer them. The opportunity for students to have even a small experience with an intra-oral camera will help them provide better patient care throughout their careers.”

Four Group Practice Clinics have been renovated—but a fifth clinic now must be renovated as well, Dr. Rowan explained.

“We need to renovate another clinic to create a fifth Group Practice, which will be required when our predoctoral class size increases from the current 54 up to 70 beginning in 2016,” Dr. Rowan explained.

Although the College’s renovation of its heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system (HVAC) system is being funded by the State of Illinois, it nonetheless creates some new funding needs for the Group Practice Clinics.

“The HVAC project closes significant sections of our sterilization units to accommodate construction in those areas, and as a result we need to purchase greater amounts of equipment to ensure there is always sterile equipment available for the students

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when needed, since our sterilization resources are diminished,” Dr. Rowan said.

The College continues to raise funds for Group Practice Clinic initiatives.

“The impact of gifts to the Group Practice Clinics is that they would provide the space, opportunity, and up-to-date equipment to ensure that students receive state-of-the-science dental education and provide the superior dental care that we are so proud of and for which we are known,” Dr. Rowan said.

“Improvements to the Group Practice Clinics will provide a comfort level for students and faculty that will open up opportunities for better learning, gaining improved experience and skill, and better patient treatment,” she concluded.

For more information on how to make a gift to the College’s Group Practice Clinics, contact Ana Lisa Ogbac, Director of Donor Relations, at (312) 986-0485 or aogbac1@uic.edu.

Dr. Robert Brunetti Honored by University

The University on April 23 hosted An Evening with Legacies and Leaders, at which several generous benefactors were honored.

College of Dentistry benefactor Dr. Robert G. Brunetti, President and CEO of ProCare Dental Group, PC, and President of the Guy D. and Rebecca E. Brunetti Foundation was one of those recognized in the “Inspire Discovery” category.

The Brunetti Foundation in 2011 provided the College with a gift of $8.25 million worth of KaVo Kerr Group dental equipment and technology—the largest gift ever in the history of the College.

The College’s ProCare Dental Group Implant and Innovations Center and DENTSPLY Implants Clinic was dedicated in 2013. A $3 million project, the facility was funded by gifts from ProCare, the Brunetti Foundation, and DENTSPLY Implants. It features surgical suites, classroom space, and a total digital radiology platform.

“Legacies and Leaders was a wonderful event,” Dr. Brunetti said. “I am honored to have been recognized among the benefactors who have long histories of supporting the University. I enjoyed meeting the new Chancellor, Michael Amiridis, and I was very impressed with him.

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Dr. Robert Brunetti was recognized at Legacies and Leaders with a round of applause. continued. “Although I am not an alumnus of UIC, having graduated from Loyola’s dental school, I know that private giving plays a crucial role in the College’s ability to achieve its missions of teaching, research, and public service, and I wanted to support that mission.

“Whenever the College has asked me for my support, I have been honored to provide it,” he concluded.

“The impact of Dr. Brunetti’s generosity on the College is second to none,” said Dean Clark

Left to right at Legacies and Leaders were Dean Clark Stanford; Dr. Robert Brunetti, an honoree; Dr. Daniel Brunetti, ’11, an officer of the Brunetti Foundation and member of the UIC Dental Alumni Association Board of Directors; Restorative Dentistry Department Head Dr. Stephen Campbell; and Assistant Vice Chancellor for Advancement Mark Valentino.

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Experience Cuba!

SEE MYSTICAL CUBA

Take this opportunity to experience Cuba.

Cuba is a destination very few U.S. citizens have seen. Head of the Department of Pediatric Dentistry at the UIC College of Dentistry, Dr. Marcio da Fonseca, has the opportunity to take a group of people to this fascinating destination. Please join him for the Dental Health Delegation to Cuba, January 21-29, 2016.

On this special program you can immerse yourself in the energy and culture of Cuba and:  Interact with the people of Cuba during face-to-face exchanges with professional counterparts and Cuban residents  Create connections with Cuban colleagues, benefiting our collective careers, knowledge base, and global perspectives  Promote global understanding through direct interaction and time spent with Cuban people  Explore iconic sites as you uncover the rich cultural history of Cuba for yourself

We are offering a Dental Health Delegation to Cuba with Dr. Marcio da Fonseca.

January 21-29, 2016 Want to RSVP for this rare opportunity? Email Marcio@uic.edu Space is limited for this amazing opportunity to see Cuba. Please email Marcio@uic.edu to confirm your interest or reserve your space. The cost per delegate for this unique opportunity is approximately $5,199 estimated, which includes roundtrip airfare from the departure city, group transportation, meetings and cultural activities, accommodations, Cuban visa, most meals, and most taxes and tips. I’m looking forward to having you travel to Cuba with me.

Sincerely, Marcio da Fonseca, DDS, MS Head, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, University of Illinois at Chicago Please forward this message on to colleagues, family, and friends who might have an interest in joining us.

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Stanford. “Gifts from Dr. Brunetti, ProCare, and the Brunetti Foundation affect research, teaching, and patient care—the College’s key missions. Dr. Brunetti and his organizations support research through being the major benefactors for Clinic and Research Day; teaching through the ProCare Dental Group Implant and Innovations Center; and patient care through the Brunetti Foundation’s transformational gift of KaVo Kerr Group dental equipment and technology. Dr. Brunetti’s support touches on just about everything we do at the College.”

“UIC is one of the top research universities in the country,” Chancellor Amiridis said. “ We make

Align Technology to Provide Funding for Orthodontic Research

Legacies and Leaders featured a pre-event expo of UIC achievements. Dr. William Hamel II, ’83, and his wife, Belinda Lutz-Hamel, discussed race cars with engineering students. the Chicago area more vibrant, but we have a global impact. The contributions of Dr. Brunetti, ProCare, and the Brunetti Foundation to the College of Dentistry support us in a big way to advance all of these strengths. He is a leader who has set an example of putting innovation into action. His generosity propels the stature and the reputation of UIC and the College of Dentistry. With the help of benefactors such as Dr. Brunetti, I am enthusiastic about UIC’s great future.”

For a video shown at Legacies and Leaders, featuring Dr. Brunetti and Dr. Stephen Campbell, Head, Department of Restorative Dentistry, log on to http://tinyurl.com/LegaciesLeaders15.

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Align Technology, a global manufacturer of clear aligners, recently announced that it will award four universities in North America and eight universities worldwide with grants totaling $310,000. The funding will be used to support projects that aim to provide new insights into orthodontic treatment and the use of intra-oral scanners. The UIC College of Dentistry will be awarded $25,000.

According to Align Technology, the research projects will focus on the evaluation of long-term flexibility and translucency of clear retainers, analysis of occlusion in patients before and after Invisalign treatment, as well as assessment of occlusal characteristics and oral health-related quality of life, among other topics.

Since 2013, the company has also been awarding funding to research on intra-oral scanners in order to give recognition to the rapid increase in the utilization of this technology in orthodontics.

In 2015, the University of Illinois at Chicago and Shandong University in China will receive $5,000 each to evaluate palatal rugae patterns using 3-D digital models obtained with the iTero intra-oral scanner and to evaluate the repeatability and reliability of digital intra-oral scanning by different operators under clinical conditions.

The Principal Investigators are Dr. Phimon Atsawasuwan, Assistant Professor, Orthodontics, and Dr. Emilia Taneva, Clinical Assistant Professor, Orthodontics. ─Courtesy of Dental Tribune

Dr. Emiliya Taneva.

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FREE Dental Lecture at UIC on Children’s Oral Health Attend a free lecture covering early childhood caries and dental trauma and earn 4 CE credits.

When: Saturday, October 24, 2015 8:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. (includes breakfast and refreshments) Where: UIC College of Dentistry Lecture Hall South 801 S Paulina St. Chicago, IL 60612 To register or for more information, visit www.deltadentalil.com/uiclecture.

Presented by:

Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation

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Breaking Ne ws College Cleans Up After (Another) Flood University and College Personnel ‘Dominate’ Difficult Situation

By William S. Bike

Torrential Rain

Chicago normally receives between three and seven inches of rain in the month of August. On the night of August 17-18, it received between two and three inches in a period of a few hours.

The large amounts of water overwhelmed the drainage capacity of the College’s roof. Normally, that is not a problem; water would build up on the roof and eventually drain and evaporate.

“Into each life, some rain must fall,” wrote Henry Wadsworth Longfellow in his poem The Rainy Day. When “some rain” became a torrential downpour in Chicago on August 17 and 18, however, the College faced unprecedented flooding on all floors, and saw University and College personnel and contractors swing into action to save the day.

‘To use a sports analogy, we dominated the situation,” said Dean Clark Stanford.

The State of Illinois and the College are in the first year of a three-year project renovating the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system throughout the building (see related article, page 23).

A tarpaulin-covered “penthouse” on the College roof. Water seeped under the tarp and into the building.

Heavy rains caused water to pool on the roof as drainage systems were overwhelmed.

“The HVAC project is critical to the College building,” said Dr. Susan Rowan, Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs. “It is going to provide a safe and much more comfortable environment for everyone.”

As part of the project, work is being done on the College’s two rooftop “penthouses,” which are structures that include HVAC elements and feature conduits for electrical wiring.

Because of that work, some penthouse walls needed to be removed and replaced with plastic tarpaulins, which were expected to protect the structures from the weather.

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But with the HVAC construction on the roof, this was not a normal situation.

“The water backed up and seeped underneath the tarps, and then flowed down the conduits into the building,” Dean Stanford explained.

That happened at about 11 p.m. Despite the late hour, there were students in Lecture Hall North who saw the water “cascading in,” Dr. Stanford said.

“They shot video footage of it.”

The students notified UIC Facilities Management, which contacted Fred Chapa, Director of Facilities for the College. Shortly after midnight, “Fred already had some staff on site starting to clean things up,” Dr. Stanford said. “But the water was pouring in as it ran throughout the middle of the building.”

Along with Lecture Hall North, the water flowed to Central Sterilization, the Mozart Group Practice Clinic, supply areas for the clinics, two elevator shafts, storage closets, and some offices. The College lost some computers, and the projection equipment in Lecture Hall North was damaged.

“With Sterilization flooded and many of the instruments contaminated, I had to cancel clinics for a day-and-a-half,” Dr. Stanford said. “The support staff, along with Robin Waner, Director of Sterilization, literally rolled up their sleeves, put on

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gloves, and took all of those instrument cassettes apart that had already been sterilized, cleaned up all the instruments, repackaged them, and sterilized them again. Luckily, we didn’t lose the autoclaves.”

“Storage closets from the first to the fifth floor were affected,” explained Dr. Rowan. “The flow of water caused a loss of supplies and materials.”

“We lost revenue because we had to shut down the clinics,” Dr. Stanford added. “We also had to shut down Lecture Hall North; what with the HVAC repairs, some areas of the building are already closed off so we’re very tight for space, and this just exacerbated the problem. And we’re still determining if we will have to replace carpeting and reupholster the seating.”

The State of Illinois declared the flood a “Level I Emergency.”

“That,” Dr. Stanford said, “allowed the HVAC contractors to tap the expertise of Servpro,” which is a firm that deals with water and fire remediation.

“They brought in fans and dehumidifiers which were placed throughout the building, because the goal was to prevent mold.”

He added, “They’re going to bore holes in plaster walls in a few days to determine if there is any moisture left. If there is, there might be drywall replacement, but that is yet to be determined.”

Cost of the flood damage may turn out to be “in six figures, if not more,” Dean Stanford said.

“Unfortunately, in construction projects of this scope these types of incidents can occur,” Dr.

College staff Deborah Carr-Woods, Ginny Lothrop, and Jaleel Muhammad trying to salvage materials after the flood.

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Plastic sheeting on the ceiling helped catch and redirect some of the water.

Rowan said. “In the end, the outcome of all the work and effort will be beneficial to the College for decades to come.”

Before the project even began, in November 2014 a burst pipe caused damage to the Brahms Group Practice Clinic on the second floor.

‘Phenomenal response’

Concerning the August flood, “The response of University and College personnel was phenomenal,” Dr. Rowan said, noting that Mark Donovan, UIC Vice Chancellor for Administrative Services; Richard Anderson, UIC Director of Environmental Health and Safety; the College’s Fred Chapa; and Winston Atwater, UIC Superintendent of Building Maintenance all came out to the building in the wee hours of the morning, many of them bringing staff to help out.”

“The contractors and the State also helped deal with the issue as quickly as possible,” Dean Stanford said.

Dr. Stanford expressed his gratitude to Dr. Rowan; Dr. Darryl Pendleton, Associate Dean for Student and Diversity Affairs, and Dr. Seema Ashrafi, Interim Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, who dealt with rearranging student space; Mark Donovan and his Facilities Management Staff; Janet Parker, UIC Associate Chancellor and Vice Provost for Budget and Resource Planning; and Provost Dr. Eric Gislason.

“We are fortunate to have the support of University administrators who consider what we do here at the College of Dentistry so critical to the mission and vision of the University,” Dr. Rowan said.

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falling and water pouring through our precious College’s building.

“They did this with optimism and a vision that we will dominate this challenge,” Dean Stanford said.

“Everybody was unbelievably responsive, and everybody was helpful,” Dr. Rowan said.

“Even at the height of this problem, our staff, faculty, and students were willing to roll up their sleeves and didn’t walk away from the problem,” Dr. Stanford said. “They took it on, and that says a lot about this College.”

“We have the most incredible faculty, staff, students, and even patients who were rerouted, had to take stairs, had to make tremendous last minute changes, and did it all without complaining,” Dr. Rowan said.

“Our faculty, staff, and students are already stressed, and I was amazed at their resilience concerning the flood,” Dr. Stanford said. “No one lost their cool. Everyone was constantly problem-solving.

There’s no one who said we couldn’t do it. Again, everybody decided that ‘we are going to dominate this situation.’”

Workers with equipment to clean up flooding.

Dr. Stanford also thanked “all the wonderful staff who have stepped up to make sure our patients and students are protected.”

“Everybody was incredible,” Dr. Rowan said.

“Our staff had to work hard to contact patients to let them know that we had to cancel their appointments.

Nish Shivnani, AxiUm Support Specialist, made emergency arrangements through the electronic patient record for messages to go out to as many scheduled patients as possible to inform them of clinic closures. Our registration staff communicated with patients who had not received the information and who arrived at the College.”

“UIC Chancellor Michael Amiridis has referred to a unique type of ‘grit’ that a UIC person has—a determination and focus to get things done, to be the best and to excel no matter what the challenges,” Dean Stanford said. “I saw this ‘grit’ literally on the faces of our staff, faculty, and students on that Tuesday, cleaning up a nasty mess with ceilings

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The College had to scramble to relocate classes.

Dr. Stanford concluded, “In the end, our College is about people. The educational and research missions of our College make us distinctive; our excellence and the pride it brings only make us stronger.”

When it comes to the College of Dentistry and UIC, that strength is something that “some rain”—or even a flood—cannot change.

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Direct your support of the College to where you want it to go!

Alumni and friends of the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry are welcome to direct their support to their favorite purpose: students, faculty, research, clinical care, infrastructure, and much more.

Please join the College’s generous donors by contributing to one of the gift funds listed below.

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Department of Orthodontics

Annual Fund/Dean’s Fund for Excellence (331331) A .C.E. Student Scholars Fund (341931) “NEW” Group Practice Clinic Renovation Fund (335802) Dentistry Service Learning Fund (334791) Dr. Moneim Zaki Curriculum Innovations Fund (335872) Scholarships and Awards Fund (775056) S tudent Activities Fund (331329) D r. Allen W. Anderson Memorial Fund (771033) R ice Family Fund (558426) K ottemann Gallery of Dentistry (332133) D r. Bruce S. Graham and Linda M. Graham Scholarship Fund (773981) m S taff Development and Enrichment Fund (337232)

m D epartment of Orthodontics Unrestricted Fund (333011) m D rs. Bernard Schneider/Cyril Sadowsky Faculty Fund (773418)

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Department of Pediatric Dentistry m P ediatric Dentistry Clinic Renovation Fund (330973) m P ediatric Dentistry Unrestricted Fund (330542) m D r. Indru C. Punwani Resident and Faculty Development Endowment Fund (773960) Department of Periodontics m P eriodontics Clinic Renovation Fund (336361) m P eriodontics Unrestricted Fund (333278) Department of Restorative Dentistry

Center for Microbiology of Oral Diseases

m D r. Charles G. Maurice Fund (332349) m D r. Nijole Remeikis Endowment Fund (773313)

m R estorative and Advanced Prosthodontics Clinic Renovation Fund (337408) m R estorative Dentistry Unrestricted Fund (333555) m D r. S. Sol Flores and Mrs. Cecilia T. Flores Clinical Prosthodontics Laboratory Fund (332805) m D r. Charles F. Nichols Occlusal Studies Student Scholarship (335088)

Department of Oral Biology

DMD Advanced Standing Program

m O ral Biology Unrestricted Fund (337403) m Dr. James H. Fuller Scholarship Award (772165) m H istology Alumni and Friends Fund (331886)

m D MDAS Program Unrestricted Fund (556719)

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for Molecular Biology of Oral Diseases Unrestricted Fund (332863) Department of Endodontics

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Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery m O ral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinic Renovation Fund (333082) m O ral and Maxillofacial Surgery Unrestricted Fund (333086) m D aniel M. Laskin Society (341441)

m D entistry Summer Student Research Award Fund (340345) m C enter for Wound Healing and Tissue Regeneration Laboratory (335098) m D r. Isaac Schour Memorial Dentistry Student Research Awards (335354)

Department of Oral Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences m O ral Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences Unrestricted Fund (335088) m C enter for Diagnostic Imaging Fund (337719) m O ral Medicine Clinic (337179) Please cut out this page and include with your check made payable to the University of Illinois Foundation. Please note that 100% of your gift will be directed to the College of Dentistry fund of your choice. Please send your gift to Ana Lisa Ogbac, Director of Donor Relations, College of Dentistry, MC 621, Room 404 EB, 801 S. Paulina St., Chicago, IL 60612-7211. Thank you for your generosity!

For more information, call (312) 996-0485 or email dentalum@uic.edu .

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Feature Alumnus Dr. Cayetano C. Eustaquio Remembered for Influence on Dentistry In Philippines

By Dr. John M. Cutter

Shortly after Dr. G. V. Black published his textbook Operative Dentistry, a young man named Cayetano Cruz Eustaquio would board a ship in Manila Bay, the Philippines. By the time of his return, he would bring distinction not only to that country, but also to the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry.

The steamship, Empress of Russia, was famed as assuring the fastest trans-Pacific crossing of its day. Yet, leaving his home on June 13, 1921, Eustaquio would make a month-long voyage first to Hong Kong and then to Japan before finally landing at Vancouver, Canada, on July 11.

As the Philippines enjoyed Commonwealth status with the United States, Eustaquio traveled under a United States passport; but North American entry was often dictated by the relationship between the steamship lines and railways. It was for this reason that he would take the Canadian Pacific Railroad to Toronto on the Great Lakes and then on

Dr. Cuyatano C. Eustaquio, in his graduation photo from the University of Illinois College of Dentistry. to Chicago— a journey of almost 10,000 miles.

While it was a U.S. requirement for all immigrants to have a minimum of $18 to enter, Dr. Eustaquio came prepared with $600—a truly enormous sum, considering that the cost of the average house at the time was $900. According to his daughter, Nora Eustaquio Santos, now age 90, the family owned a number of race horses, and apparently winnings more than sufficiently allowed Cayetano Eustaquio to make the trip to further his dental education.

Under the governing laws of the day, mentorship and certification had allowed Eustaquio to practice as a dentist in the Philippines. Practice income, however, was meager with payment often made via bartering food or the occasional chicken.

To the College and Back Allied forces head for a suspected Japanese Army position at edge of Baleta Pass, near Baugio, Luzon, the Philippines. The liberation of the Philippines by the allies resulted in the release of Dr. Eustaquio from a Japanese prison camp.

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Chicago was the destination of choice due to the urging of Dr. Joaquin Ladao, a 1913 graduate of the University of Illinois College of Dentistry and the first Dean of the Philippine National University College of Dentistry in 1922. Credited with introducing American dentistry to an environment

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still accustomed to Hispanic culture, Dr. Ladao convinced Eustaquio that he and the Philippine nation at large would be better served by his expanding his education in the U.S.— and at the University of Illinois College of Dentistry in particular.

After graduating from the College in 1922, Dr. Eustaquio would return to the Philippines, marry Leonor Raymundo on April 30, 1924, and renew his professional career in Santa Mesa, Sampaloc, Manila.

In addition to his private practice, he continued a close affiliation with Dr. Ladao. Being fluent in English, Spanish, and his native Tagalog, he taught at the National University College of Dentistry (NUCD) and was credited with translating textbooks on dentistry for student use.

In 1940, Dr. Eustaquio rose to the position of Dean of the college until World War II forced the NUCD to close its doors.

Undaunted by the war, he continued to teach dentistry covertly to those students willing to risk discovery by the occupying Imperial Japanese Army and also gave aid and comfort to those Filipinos fighting as guerrillas. Although imprisoned by Japan during the last ten months of the war for “illegally” distributing rice to citizens who had chosen him as community leader, he was released with the Allies’ liberation of the Philippines.

“In the summer of 1944, his absence was noticeable, but there could be no attempts to inquire about his whereabouts,” recalled Dr. Sam Flores, ’59, Professor Emeritus of Restorative Dentistry at the UIC College of Dentistry and a student of Dr. Eustaquio’s.

“By accident I was told that he was in Fort Santiago, the most horrible prison camp that was used by the Japanese military for death penalty inmates,” Dr. Flores continued. “By the grace of God he was released and hospitalized in St. Luke’s. It was here that he signed our diplomas. During my visit for his signature, he talked about the atrocities, the treatment, and the abuse he suffered during his internment.”

One of the first dental schools reopening in Manila after the 1945 Japanese surrender was Centro Escolar University (CEU). Taking a small number of male students from NUCD, Dr. Eustaquio petitioned the university board to make the CEU dental program (all-female since its founding in 1925-26) coed.

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The connection between Centro Escolar University and the University of Illinois College of Dentistry was a strong one, and Dr. Allan G. Brodie (left), Dean and Chairman of the Department of Orthodontics, even paid a special visit to CEU in the Philippines. the Board of CEU acquiesced to Dr. Eustaquio’s proposal and named him Acting Dean. With the war having interrupted the flow of modern dentistry, Dr. Eustaquio again set out for the United States in September 1946.

“He had made a fast recovery and was with me at the University of Illinois College of Dentistry at a refresher course program in 1947,” Dr. Flores recalled.

Dr. Eustaquio returned to the Philippines about a year after he arrived in the U.S., bringing with him the latest in science, technology, and equipment highlighted by the latest Ritter radiographic units.

Now fully invested as Dean, his tenure would foster Centro Escolar’s becoming the leading dental school and public dental infirmary in the country by 1949. He oversaw new building with the construction of the most advanced, modernly equipped operative dentistry and prosthodontic clinics. Enrollment increased dramatically, with male students comprising 50% of the class population.

By 1950, a new science building with a surgical amphitheater was erected. A year later, the pre- and undergraduate-dental curriculum would increase to a

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six-year program, with Dr. Eustaquio also becoming the Chair of the Prosthodontics Department.

Throughout this time, he recruited faculty from U.S. dental schools and universities. He installed Dr. Jose Valte as Director of the Dental Infirmary and underwrote his traveling overseas in 1953 to observe clinical operations at the University of Illinois and the University of Michigan. His return would see Drs. Eustaquio and Valte introducing the Philippines to the use of Vitallium chrome cobalt alloy and modern vinyl acrylics in the construction of partial dentures.

Strong Relationship With College

Dr. Eustaquio’s relationship with UIC never waned. Numbering among the practitioners (no less than 20 being family or close friends) who cite him as a major influence in their decision to become dentists are Dr. Virginia Chua, who took her advanced studies at UIC; Dr. Osman Luis, who was attached to the Histology Department; and. Dr. Flores, who is an icon of the UIC College of Dentistry and has taught at the College from the 1940s to the present.

Even Dr. Eustaquio’s son, Dr. Cayetano R. Eustaquio, whose early exploratory attempts at implant dentistry would open that gateway for the Philippines, attended UIC in prosthodontics and was taught by Dr. Flores. So strong in fact was the Illinois connection that in 1954 Dr. Allan G. Brodie, MS ’34, PhD ’40, then the Dean and Chairman of the Department of Orthodontics, would pay a special visit to CEU in the Philippines. And, in 1956, CEU would award the first post-graduate degree in Periodontology to Dr. Francis Kysela, a graduate of Marquette University and a Fulbright Exchange student.

Dr. Sam Flores (right), ’58, addressing the audience at the College’s 2015 Graduation Luncheon with Dr. Dan Hilo, ’91.

Dr. Flores was a student of Dr. Eustaquio’s.

“Dr. Eustaquio was a disciplinarian like Dr. Brodie—but he was the kindest guy when you got to know him,” Dr. Flores said. “He was a true friend.”

Centro Escolar University School of Dentistry is celebrating its 90th anniversary in 2015. Currently serving 3,600 dental students from the Philippines and around the world, it offers a four-year program leading to the degree of Doctor of Dental Medicine, as well as Master of Science degrees in Dental Health education, Orthodontics, and Periodontology.

The first and only Level IV accredited dental program in the Philippines, it was the first dental school to be peer viewed by the South East Asia Association for Dental Education (SEAADE).

Named Emeritus Dean in 1963 until his death in 1965, Dr. Eustaquio still remains the longest tenured Equipment at the Centro Escolar University shortly after Dr. Eustaquio became Dean.

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Dean in the history of CEU. Honored for his service by the university, it was said that, “…Dr. Eustaquio, with his conservative, yet sufficiently progressive idealism…[and] his maturity…was a man upon whom the College built its roots…[with] a philosophy that overlooked and over-rode the difficult and trivial while focusing on the mission of the College and the education of dentists…”

Indeed, the strength of any institution can be measured by the quality of the individuals it attracts. And, in the life and service of Dr. Cayetano C. Eustaquio, the Philippines, Centro Escolar University, and the University of Illinois at Chicago can be justifiably proud.

References

Centro Escolar University, Then & Now, 1907-1957; CEU publishing; 1957 Centro Escolar College of Dentistry Silver Jubilee 1925-1951; CEU publishing; 02-04-51.

Lourdes Maramba-Ceballos, A.B., D.D.S., M.S.; Centro Escolar University College of Dentistry 19251965 Ruby Anniversary; CEU publishing; 05-26-65.

Santos, Nora Eustaquio; San Mateo, Rizal, Manila, Philippines; personal interviews Jan.-Apr., 2015.

Author

Dr. John M. Cutter, BA ’74, The Ohio State University; DDS ’76, The Ohio State University College of Dentistry; private practice, general dentistry, Ohio and California, 1976-2010; one of three principal dentists for the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) program for Westat and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention overseeing research locations and data acquisition across the United States, 20102014. Dr. Cutter is the husband of Joi Santos Aquino Cutter, grand-daughter of Dr. Eustaquio.

Centro Escolar University (above), like the UIC College of Dentistry, remains a thriving institution.

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Ne ws Grant to Expand Horizons for Pediatric Dentistry Residents; Some to Earn MPH

The Department of Pediatric Dentistry has been awarded a $1.5 million grant by the Federal Health Resources and Services Administration.

The grant will allow Pediatric Dentistry residents to improve their knowledge and skills in public health dentistry, advocacy, and leadership, and provide them with the opportunity to improve access to care for vulnerable populations through pursuing alternative careers in academics, research, dental public health, and oral health policy. The grant will pay for tuition for two residents to pursue an MPH degree and another two to earn a Certificate in Public Health in cooperation with the UIC School of Public Health.

The grant also will provide all Pediatric Dentistry residents the opportunity to teach oral health principles and management of children, including special needs youngsters, in the subspecialty medical clinics at the U of I Hospital and partner clinics, where they will have an opportunity to experience different models of care. They will also receive training in leadership skills development.

Dr. Marcio da Fonseca, Department Head, and Dr. David Avenetti, Director of the Pediatric Dentistry Postgraduate Program, were the Principal Investigators on this grant and will run the program.

“The funding is approved for five years,” Dr. Avenetti explained. “The first year will be the planning year, and the next four will be for implementation.

“We are going to solicit applicants to the MPH program and develop partnerships with clinics the College already has a collaboration with so our residents can rotate through to experience delivery of care in a different environment,” Dr. Avenetti continued. “We will also strengthen our ties with the U of I Hospital in terms of educating physicians and residents about pediatric oral health issues.”

“We have nine residents per year, and every year will include two in the Certificate in Public Health Program and two in the MPH program,” Dr. da Fonseca explained. “The others will continue to

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The Department of Pediatric Dentistry recently earned a grant to expand its public health component. earn a Master’s in Oral Science and/or a Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry.” The grant will also provide a stipend for the MPH students in their third year.

“One of our goals is to focus on leadership training and get people oriented to advocacy in public health so they can consider alternative career choices in Pediatric Dentistry such as academics, research, dental public health, and oral health policy and administration,” Dr. Avenetti said. “But if they go into clinical pediatric dentistry, they will be able to apply their public health knowledge to clinical practice.”

Besides readying residents for private practice, “It’s also our vision to graduate people interested in an academic career,” Dr. da Fonseca said.

“There is a shortage of dental faculty around the country. We’re also hoping to make our program more attractive by offering an enriching educational experience and so attract a more diverse pool of candidates who may have an interest in pursuing an alternative career in the specialty.”

“Another of our goals was to increase access to care for vulnerable populations,” Dr. Avenetti said.

“We want to not only send our residents to sites to deliver direct care, but have them educate others to also provide care for the underserved in their settings. We want to develop leaders who can train others.”

“But everyone, not only the people in those programs, will benefit because they will be rotating through community partner sites and the University of Illinois Hospital, and doing leadership training” Dr. Avenetti said.

“Only a handful of schools earned this grant,” Dr. da Fonseca noted. “The fact that we are one of

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them speaks to the strength of our plans and to the strength of UIC itself.

“Our historic mission is serving the vulnerable populations of the State of Illinois, and we think that the people who go through this program will have a better idea of what public health means and how to serve the underserved,” Dr. da Fonseca concluded.

“It will be a great addition to our graduate program.”

HVAC Project Affecting All Areas of College

The College is undergoing a project to renovate its heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system.

It began in March, and was slated to be completed 27 months later in June of 2017.

However, the recent period in which the State of Illinois was operating with no budget brought work to a temporary halt, and so the project may continue later into 2017.

In addition to improved temperature control, the project also will include replacement of older ceilings and lighting fixtures in the building, as well as providing a sprinkler system in every area of the College.

The work is a State of Illinois Capital Project, with the $20.8 million cost paid for by State funds, rather than as a University or College project. It had been under consideration for four years.

“It took that many years to go through the incredible amount of survey, design, and bidding work,” said Dr. Susan Rowan, ’84, Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs, the College administrator who is leading the project.

She noted that the project involves the members of the State of Illinois Capital Development Board (CDB); UIC administration, as the “owners” of the building; and the faculty, staff, and students of the College of Dentistry as the “users” of the building.

Dr. Rowan noted that up to ten contractors are involved with the project, including experts in ventilation, plumbing, electric, and abatement.

“There are up to 75 individuals working in different areas of the building at any given time,” Dr. Rowan said.

The process is vertical, Dr. Rowan explained.

“Whatever area on the first floor is affected, the same space on the second, third, fourth, and fifth floors and basement will be affected as well,” she said. “That is because the air handling units in

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this building are connected vertically, rather than horizontally by floor.”

Administrators know the greatest challenge will be continuing College employees’ and students’ work during construction.

“We will continue to focus on our mission of student education, patient care, and research,” Dr. Rowan said. “To do that, we will need to relocate individuals temporarily at various phases, because every part of the building will be impacted.”

Dr. Rowan noted that the College community has been “incredibly resilient, adaptable, and understanding,” she said. “There have been significant changes in relation to timeline and phases of the project, with some individuals relocated to temporary quarters for longer periods than anticipated. The faculty, staff, and students have demonstrated great tolerance of noise, dust,

The HVAC project will impact every area of the College, and result in new ceilings in many locations. temperature fluctuations, and periodic closures of rooms with fortitude and a ‘we’re all in this together’ spirit.

“Our hope and expectation is that by the end of the project, we will have a fully sprinklered building that provides the appropriate heating and cooling to ensure the comfort of the faculty, staff, students, and patients,” Dr. Rowan said. “The outcome will not only be a more comfortable building but a safer building, less likely to suffer from burst pipes and the damage that results, with better lighting and modern esthetically pleasing ceilings.”

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Community Health Honors College CommunityHealth Chicago, the largest free medical clinic in Cook County providing comprehensive medical and dental services for the uninsured, recently honored the College of Dentistry for its student-run dental program at the clinic with an award.

The clinic is located at 2611 W. Chicago Ave. Dr. Michael Dunlap, ’92, Clinical Assistant Professor, Restorative Dentistry, accepted the award.

Dr. Michael Dunlap (2nd from right) accepted the award from CommunityHealth Chicago. He is shown with Dr. Michael Santucci; Dr. Farah Shakir, ’15; and Dr. Roxanne Bavarian, ’15.

“The award we received was for the UIC’s volunteer dental program at the clinic,” Dr. Dunlap explained. “Students from the College’s chapters of the Student National Dental Association and Hispanic Student Dental Association volunteer every fourth Saturday to provide free dental services, so we received the award for providing those services.”

Dr. Dunlap is the College’s faculty member who works with the SNDA and HSDA at the clinic. He also serves on CommunityHealth Chicago’s Board of Directors.

For more information about CommunityHealth Chicago, call (773) 395-9901 or log on to www. communityhealth.org.

UIC, Loyola University Chicago, and Northwestern University dental alumni, as well as alumni of other dental schools, friends, and spouses are invited.

Participants may shoot on one of the club’s several championship golf courses, including Dubsdread, home of the Western Open.

In addition, the golf outing will end with an evening dinner.

There will be a shotgun start at 2 p.m., so that all golfers will be able to finish and have dinner at the same time.

Dr. Thomas J. King, ’71, Chair; and Drs. Don Doyle, ’78; and Charles DiFranco, Loyola ’81, compose the Golf Outing Committee.

The fun activity also has proven to be a networking opportunity, as more alumni from Loyola, Northwestern, and other dental schools have attended in recent years.

Alumni who belong to special anniversary classes in 2016, those classes whose graduation year ended in a “1” or “6,” are encouraged to get together at the Golf Outing as part of their Reunion activities.

The price for golf, a golf cart, and the dinner is $125. If requesting to play Dubsdread, the price is $195. For non-golfers wishing to attend, the price for the dinner alone is $40.

Prizes also are given for golfing prowess and predictions.

Those interested in golfing should fill out the form on page 69 to reserve a spot.

Call Ana Lisa Ogbac of the College’s Office of Advancement and Alumni Affairs at (312) 9960485, or e-mail her at DentEvent@uic.edu, for more information.

Golf Outing Scheduled

The 24th annual Golf Outing, an event hosted by the College and the UIC Dental Alumni Association Board of Directors, will be held at Cog Hill Golf and Country Club, 12294 Archer Ave., Lemont, IL, 60439, (866) 264-4455, on Wednesday, Sept. 16. All 24

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Ectodermal Dysplasias Conference Set

The National Foundation of Ectodermal Dysplasias will present its Regional Healthcare Provider Conference, “Interprofessional Approach to the Management of Ectodermal Dysplasias,” Friday, Sept. 18, from 12:30 to 5 p.m. at the UIC College of Dentistry. Admission is free and there will be four hours of Continuing Education credit.

Talks will include dental and craniofacial aspects related to the ectodermal dysplasias, dermatology issues, genetics, and outcomes of an innovative proteomic clinical trial. One of the speakers will be the Dean of the UIC College of Dentistry, Dr. Clark Stanford.

Registration is at https://edschicagoconference. eventbrite.com. More information is at http://www. ectodermaldysplasiasconference.com/midwest.html.

College of Dentistry Wins Challenge of the Deans Free Throw Contest in Double Overtime

Mark J. Valentino, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Advancement, and student Fadi Elayyan, brought home the Dean’s Challenge trophy to the College of Dentistry this year.

In the Dean’s Challenge, a Dean or Associate or Assistant Dean and a student compete against their counterparts from other UIC colleges at halftime of a UIC Flames game in a free-throw shooting contest.

The two-person team scoring the highest number of points is crowned the champion.

This year’s contest was held at halftime of the UIC Flames game against Oakland University’s Golden Grizzlies on Feb. 5, 2015. At the end of the free-throw contest the College of Dentistry’s Valentino and Elayyan were tied with the College of Pharmacy team, Dean Jerry Bauman and thirdyear student Cong Nguyen. The two teams had beaten out teams from the College of Applied Health Sciences, the College of Engineering (the defending champions), and the College of Education.

As the UIC and Oakland basketball teams came back on the court to start the second half it was determined that Valentino and Dr. Bauman would have a shootout during the first media timeout of the second half. That timeout came, Valentino and Dr. Bauman shot free throws again, and were tied once more at 4-4 at the end of the timeout.

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Student Fadi Elayyan and Assistant Vice Chancellor for Advancement Mark J. Valentino won the Challenge of the Deans. second media timeout. Valentino his fifth free throw of the timeout, winning in double overtime 5-4.

“The event was a great experience, and I’m glad I had the opportunity to do it,” Elayyan said.

“Hopefully I’ll get an opportunity to defend our title next year!”

A College of Dentistry team also won the trophy in 2013.

Dr. Bill Knight Named Academic Dean at OHSU

Dr. Bill Knight, who has served the College in various roles since 2001, was named Academic Dean at the Oregon Health and Science University School of Dentistry. He joins OHSU Dean Phillip T. Marucha, who previously was Associate Dean for Research at the UIC College of Dentistry.

“I promised myself I’d never do another accreditation, but that’s the first thing I’m going to be doing when I get there,” Dr. Knight said, laughing.

At the UIC College of Dentistry, Dr. Knight served as Assistant Dean for Clinical Education, Executive Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, and Interim Dean. Previously, he was on the faculty of the University of Michigan and was Academic and Clinical Dean at the University of Detroit Mercy.

The creation of the DMD curriculum was the

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Dr. Bill Knight. highlight of his time at UIC, he said.

The UIC College of Dentistry curriculum “sets our graduates apart from graduates anywhere else in the country,” Dr. Knight said. “They are prepared for all of the likely changes that are going to occur in dentistry specifically and healthcare overall.”

The American Dental Association Foundation (ADAF) has named Dr. Thomas C. Hart as the Director of the ADAF Dr. Anthony Volpe Research Center (VRC).

Dr. Hart had Dr. Thomas C. Hart. been Professor of Periodontics and Director of Craniofacial Population Sciences Research at the College. He is a former Head of the Department of Periodontics.

Dr. Hart also currently serves as the chair of the ADA Council on Scientific Affairs.

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Record Attendance at Reunion

A record total of 275 UIC College of Dentistry, Loyola University Chicago School of Dentistry, and Northwestern University alumni, spouses, faculty, guests, and dignitaries enjoyed an evening of reconnecting, awards, and music the evening of April 17 at the College’s Reunion Dinner at Carlisle Banquets in Lombard, IL. Chaired by Dr. Robert J. Ficek, ’62, and his wife, Jean, and organized by Ana Lisa Ogbac, Director of Donor Relations, the Reunion saw anniversary classes honored whose graduation year ended in a zero or five, and seven UIC and Loyola alumni also honored.

Dr. Arlene Engert, ‘83, President of the UIC Dental Alumni Association Board of Directors, was master of ceremonies.

Dr. Frank A. Maggio, Loyola DDS ’71, UIC Periodontics ’75, received the Dr. Irwin B. Robinson President’s Leadership Award for his service as President of the Board in 2014-2015.

Dr. Alexander H. Chan, ’78, Prosthodontics ’80, was conferred the University of Illinois Alumni Association Loyalty Award. Dr. Chan is a Clinical Associate Professor of Restorative Dentistry at the College. Along with his decades of service to the College as a faculty member, Dr. Chan was one of the Co-Chairs of the We Care, We Count faculty component of the Centennial Campaign.

Dr. Thomas C. Lakars, ’67, MS Anatomy ’69, received the Dr. F. William Towner Organized Dentistry Activity Award. Dr. Lakars served on the faculty for 44 years, most recently in the Department of Oral Biology. He has been involved with the international dental fraternity Delta Sigma Delta for five decades, including having served as served as Supreme Grand Master. He also has been active in the International Association for Dental Research/ American Association for Dental Research.

Dr. Susan A. Rowan, ’84, was granted the Dr. E. Lloyd Du Brul Faculty Achievement Award. Dr. Rowan is Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs and Clinical Associate Professor of Restorative Dentistry at the College. She formerly was Managing Partner of the Monet Clinic and UIC C o l l e g e o f D e n t i s t r y

has enjoyed more than 20 years as a clinical instructor and course director.

Dr. Michael J. Biasiello, Loyola DDS ’85, garnered the Dr. Raffaele Suriano Award, which is given for important contributions to dentistry in the Chicago area on the part of a faculty member or alumnus of a Chicago-area dental school, reflecting the contributions of the late Dr. Raffaele Suriano, Dean of the Loyola University School of Dentistry. Dr. Biasiello was one of the leading alumni who was instrumental in the effort to bring Loyola alumni into the UIC College of Dentistry family.

Dr. Brian C. Homann, ’12, was the inaugural recipient of the Young Alumnus/Alumna of the Year Award. He was honored for his outstanding work in serving the underserved. He is a founding participant in the student-run clinic Goldie’s Place and wrote a manual for dental students across the nation to follow as they create their own clinics.

Dr. Frank W. Licari, ’86, was named the Distinguished Dental Alumnus. He is Dean of the Roseman University College of Dental Medicine in Utah. Dr. Licari previously had been Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at the Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine. He had served in a variety of administrative and faculty positions at the UIC College of Dentistry, and played a key role in changing the College’s curriculum to result in the DMD degree. (See related article on page 49.)

The 2016 Reunion will be held on Friday, April 15, 2016, at the Carlisle. All classes whose graduation years end in a one or six will receive special honors.

All UIC and Loyola alumni are invited to Reunion 2016, but to hold costs down, only members of class years ending in one or six will receive a formal invitation. (See inside front cover.)

For more information on the 2016 Reunion or to serve as a class representative, call Ogbac at (312) 996-0485.

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Elder statesmen Dr. Bennett Klavan, ’44, and Dr. Morris Cohen, ’48.

Dr. Frank A. Maggio, Loyola DDS ’71, UIC Periodontics ’75, received the Dr. Irwin B. Robinson President’s Leadership Award from Mrs. Louise Robinson.

Alumni were all smiles during the cocktail hour as they reconnected with friends and classmates.

Dr. Gene Romo, ’97 (right), of the University of Illinois Alumni Association UIC Campus Alumni Advisory Board and the College’s Alumni Board, presented the Alumni Loyalty Award to Dr. Alexander H. Chan, ’78, Prosthodontics ’80.

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UIC Dental Alumni Association Board of Directors President and Master of Ceremonies Dr. Arlene Engert, ’83, with Dr. Thomas C. Lakars, ’67, MS Anatomy ’69, who received the Dr. F. William Towner Organized Dentistry Activity Award.

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Dr. Engert with Dr. Susan A. Rowan, ’84, recipient of the Dr. E. Lloyd Du Brul Faculty Achievement Award.

Dr. Michael J. Biasiello, Loyola DDS ’85, received the Dr. Raffaele Suriano Award from Dr. Engert.

Dr. Brian C. Homann, ’12, shown with Dr. Engert, was the inaugural recipient of the Young Alumnus/Alumna of the Year Award.

Dr. Frank W. Licari, ’86, recipient of the Distinguished Dental Alumnus Award, with Dean Clark Stanford.

The 50-year anniversary UIC Class of ‘65 had the largest turnout.

The 40-year Class of ’75 had the largest turnout of Loyola alumni.

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President's Messa ge Events Demonstrate that University, College of Dentistry are in Good Hands Dear Alumni and Friends: It is an honor, privilege, and great responsibility for me to be the President of your UIC Dental Alumni Association Board of Directors. I have greatly enjoyed representing College of Dentistry Alumni at both University and College events.

My first event as President was Chancellor Michael Amiridis’s Campus Alumni Board Meet and Greet, held April 2 for members and officers of various UIC colleges’ Alumni Boards. There, I met and had a long talk with Chancellor Amiridis about the University and the College.

Chancellor Amiridis then gave a formal presentation, and if you ever have the opportunity to hear him speak, I hope you’ll take advantage of it.

He’s a very down-to-earth and humorous speaker, and he also really knows the strengths of UIC and has been conveying them to local, state, and national leaders. On his very first day on the job, he had breakfast with Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, and he’s been discussing the billions of dollars of economic impact provided by UIC to the State of Illinois with Governor Bruce Rauner as well.

He understands UIC’s strength as a public, urban research institution that is a key contributor to a vibrant metropolitan area with a global impact.

“I’m looking forward to working tirelessly with all members of the academic and surrounding community as we develop new and innovative models of serving the needs of the city, the state, and their citizens, while at the same time we advance the stature and reputation of our institution,” Chancellor Amiridis said.

He also said, “There is a lot of work to do, and I need your help,” showing he understands the importance of alumni activities in moving the University forward. “The things you like about UIC, let the world know. The things you don’t like, let us know and give us a chance to correct them.”

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President Arlene Engert, ’83, (left), presenting Katie Serrano with the North Shore Women Dentists Scholarship at the 2015 Graduation and Awards Luncheon. students, but driving progress for Chicagoland, the state, and the nation. UIC is in good hands with the new Chancellor in charge.

The UIC Dental Alumni Association Board of Directors held its Spring meeting April 23 in conjunction with the University’s Legacies and Leaders celebration, a UIC-wide event honoring active volunteers and donors who spur innovation and excellence, advancing scholarship, research, and community service at UIC. At that Board meeting, it was confirmed that the College is in good hands as well under the direction of Dean Clark Stanford. As he gave us his Dean’s report, we were impressed with his grasp of the strengths and needs of the College, and his plans for the College’s future.

For more information, see the Dean’s Message on page 3.

At Legacies and Leaders, the College of Dentistry received special recognition, as Dr. Robert G. Brunetti, President and CEO of

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ProCare Dental Group, PC, and President of the Guy D. and Rebecca E. Brunetti Foundation, was one of those honored. Dr. Brunetti and his organizations he runs have been some of the College’s most generous benefactors. For more information, see article on page 10.

Also in April, the College held its annual Reunion for UIC, Loyola, and Northwestern dental alumni.

I’m pleased to report that we had the largest-ever attendance at a College of Dentistry Reunion. I enjoyed being the Master of Ceremonies, although it was hard to hear myself speak with all of the boisterous fun and visiting going on! But that’s what Reunions are for, and I really enjoyed seeing all of the alums’ happy faces as they reconnected with old friends. Alumni of the three institutions are showing tremendous spirit and better support for the College than ever.

On May 6, I also was pleased to welcome the College’s graduating seniors as they become our colleagues as alumni at the Graduation and Awards Luncheon. It was another event filled with happy faces as students anticipated their Commencement a few days later, and as many of them received scholarship support that is crucial to them as they work on paying the debt incurred in their dental education as they step into the world of dental practice. See article on page 46.

The College’s Advancement team is increasing its effort to raise funds for scholarships for its students—a great group of young people committed to improving both the health of the public and serving the underserved. The College’s Advancement team would love to tell you more about funding scholarships, so if you’d like to learn how to help, give them a call at (312) 996-0485 or email dentalum@uic.edu.

the College and its board welcome you and your involvement in College events.

We have professional development and networking opportunities, and a lot of fun, too. I’m looking forward to seeing you at the next event!

Sincerely,

Dr. Arlene M. Engert, ’83 President, UIC Dental Alumni Association Board of Directors davisengertdental@sbcglobal.net

Working Together

Along with Chancellor Amiridis and Dean Stanford, the Board and I want to work with you to make your alumni experience the best it can be.

Please don’t hesitate to contact me about alumni relations, the College, and anything else on your mind. I’d welcome hearing from you by email at aengert@aol.com or by phone at (847) 698-2161.

Whether you’ve been an active alumnus or have not been involved in the College for a while, or if you’re an alum of the Loyola University Chicago School of Dentistry, the Northwestern University School of Dentistry, or another dental school,

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papers, abstracts, and book chapters. He retired as Associate Dean Emeritus in 2000, after 32 years of service. He has held various offices and served on numerous committees with the International and the American Associations of Dental Research, the American Association of Dental Schools, the American Dental Association, the American Association for the Advancement of Science (elected Fellow) and the National Institutes of Health. Engaged in local community activities, Tom was recently acknowledged for 40 years of service to the Augusta Richmond County Library, having served as President of the Board of Trustees and the Friends of the Augusta Library for several terms.

As Honorary Trustee and former President for four years (1997-2000), he has been as active a member in the Augusta Genealogical Society.

Daniel Laskin, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Richmond, VA, came to the College in June to attend the seventh annual Dr. Daniel M. Laskin Lecture. It was presented by Dr. Tim Turvey, Professor and Chair of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of North Carolina, on “Current Therapy in Orthognathic Surgery.”

Dr. Tim Turvey, (right) Professor and Chair of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS) at the University of North Carolina, presented the seventh annual Dr. Daniel M. Laskin Lecture, “Current Therapy in Orthognathic Surgery,” He visited with (left to right) Dr. Michael Miloro, Head, OMFS, UIC College of Dentistry; Dean Clark Stanford; and Dr. Laskin, OMFS ’52, former Head of OMFS.

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Deane E. Doolen, Havana, IL, writes that since retiring from private practice in 2009, he has continued to provide oral health services for underprivileged patients via a mobile clinic. Also, the Mason County Health Department, Mason District Hospital, and Deane’s company EDI Ltd. have undertaken a collaborative effort to provide parttime dental services in the hospital’s specialty clinic.

His wife, Ann, is volunteering her time to help with related administrative duties.

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Thomas R. Dirksen, Augusta, GA, recently was given the Georgia Historical Records Advisory Council Lifetime Achievement Award. Since joining the faculty of the Medical College of Georgia School of Dentistry in 1967, Tom has published more than 150 scientific

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Dr. Linda Nobel, Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs for the Board of Regents, University System of Georgia; Dr. Thomas R. Dirksen, ’57, Georgia Historical Records Advisory Council Lifetime Achievement Award recipient; Jean T. Dirksen, wife of Dr. Dirksen; and Toby Graham, Chair of the GHRACL and University of Georgia Librarian and Associate Provost.

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George Brent, Wilmette, IL, and his survival of the Auschwitz concentration camp in World War II, were the subjects of an article in the April 6 ADA News.

Bill Kort, Oak Brook, IL, sent in this remembrance of going to the University of Illinois at Navy Pier: “I had a class about three-quarters of the way out on the pier. One young fellow had physed just off the pier and couldn’t seem to make it to

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the lecture hall on time. He would come in a few minutes late every week. This really bothered the professor greatly. This hall had one set of double doors, so one day the prof waited until everyone was in and put a two-by-four through the door handles, essentially locking out the tardy runner. We all heard him rattle the door to no avail, then all was quiet.

The lecture went on until a hand saw came through the two doors and sawed the two-by-four in half.

When the doors opened, the young man came in and said, ‘Sorry sir, some (expletive deleted) put a board in the door handles.’ You had to really want to go to college to go to Navy Pier!”

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Morris Hicks retired from active practice in December 2014.

Richard McDaniel, MS Orthodontics ’71, Springfield, IL, retired from practice. His gift of his collection of Dental Cosmos, which was published from 1859 to 1936 to the Chicago Dental Society was the subject of an article in the May/June CDS Review.

is in private practice in Glenview, IL. He lectures internationally and is widely published. He is cofounder and Chairman of Cosmedent, where he is responsible for its educational programs and product development.

Richard B. Waghalter, Bellaire, TX, launched a new website featuring videos and information about practice services at www.HealthySmilesOfHouston. com, created in partnership with SmartBox Web Marketing.

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Dan Uditsky, Schaumburg, IL, recently was honored with a 50-year pin and certificate by Alpha Omega Fraternity for 50 years of membership. Dan served as International President of AO in 2009 and was the first University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry graduate to hold this most prestigious office. In addition, he served as President of the UIC Dental Alumni Association Board of Directors for three terms and, to date, has been the only person to do this.

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K. William “Buddy” Mopper, MS Pediatric Dentistry, was honored by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) with an award for “Outstanding Innovation in Cosmetic Dentistry.” This is the third award given to Dr. Mopper by the world’s largest cosmetic dental society. The previous awards were for “Lifetime Commitment to Providing Excellence in Continuing Education in Cosmetic Dentistry” and “Outstanding Contribution to Cosmetic Dentistry.” He currently

Dr. Michael Barrows, ’73, Endodontics ’77, MS Histology ’81, operating a radar gun.

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Michael Barrows, Endodontics ’77, MS Histology ’81, Frankfort, IL, was presented a Certificate of Achievement for having completed the twelve-week curriculum of the Citizens’ Police Academy. Mike’s mentor was Officer Leanne Bender of the Frankfort Police. Frankfort Police Chief John Burica congratulated Mike on his achievement.

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Frankfort as part of its “Seniors on Patrol” program.

“It is really fun trying something totally different from dentistry in retirement,” Mike said.

Rick Hutchins, Naperville, IL, has retired from clinical practice. He writes, “I have developed a strong passion for oral systemic health. I’m a member of the American Academy for Oral Systemic Health and am currently serving as its Speaker Liaison for the upcoming Scientific Session in Dallas next September. I’ve also partnered with several other AAOSH members in an OSH business introducing Wellness Centers to dental teams.”

Daniel Janowski, Endodontics ’79, Elmwood Park, IL, has added associate Neil Singh to his practice.

Jin-Moon Soh, Pediatric Dentistry, MS ’74, Inverness, IL, left the College in December 2014. He had retired in 2006, but had stayed on part time for the next eight years.

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Gary M. Christensen, Leesburg, FL, has retired. He writes that he and his wife, Karen, are busy taking care of parents, enjoying spending time with six grandchildren, and going on cruises.

Dr. David Kumamoto (right), ’76, MS ’78, received the Lou Liay Spirit Award. He is pictured with Dr. Eric Gislason, then-Interim Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Provost and Interim Chancellor.

Dr. Jin-Moon Soh, Pediatric Dentistry ’73, MS ’74 (right) with two of his mentors, the late Dr. Allen Anderson, ’64, and Dr. Indru Punwani, at Jeju Island, Korea.

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Antonio Cardenas, MS Pediatric Dentistry, Colombia, coauthored a textbook called Temprano No, A Tiempo (Early Not, On Time), which deals with preventive and interceptive orthodontics covering from deciduous dentition to permanent dentition. The other author is an orthodontist, Dr. Gonzalo Uribe, also from Colombia S.A. He is in the process of editing the fifth edition of his textbook Fundamentos de Odontología Pediátrica (Fundamentals of Pediatric Dentistry).

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Dr. David Kumamoto, MS ’78, Chicago, received the Lou Liay Spirit Award from the University of Illinois Alumni Association at the UIC Flames game on Feb. 28. Dr. Kumamoto is a retired faculty member and was the UIC Flames team dentist for three decades. The award is presented for extraordinary spirit and pride in support of the University and Alumni Association. It is named for Lou Liay, former Executive Director of the Alumni Association.

Timothy Robieson, Bridgeview, IL, has retired.

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Patrick Fleming (see Scott Fleming, ’12).

Patrick Foley, Lake Zurich, IL, has been selected to serve as one of the directors of the American Board of Orthodontics (ABO). This long-term volunteer position will eventually result in his being named the President of the ABO, a prestigious national position. The ABO establishes and maintains the high level of professionalism required for board certified orthodontists. Dr. Foley

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continues to practice full-time in Lake Zurich, and he also serves as a part-time clinical instructor in orthodontics at the Center for Advanced Dental Education at Saint Louis University.

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James K. Weiss, Bloomington, IL, was featured in an article in the Bloomington Pantagraph about the Foehr Group dental practice.

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Ted Borris, Mt. Prospect, IL, joined the Chicago Dental Society staff as Director of Scientific Programs.

Cindy Satko, MS OMFS ’86, spoke to the Chicago Dental Society West Suburban Branch on Jan. 13.

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Paul Caputo (see Zach Hernann, ’13) Sheri B. Doniger, Lincolnwood, IL, is President of the American Association of Women Dentists. An article about her assuming this post appeared in the March/April CDS Review.

Susan Becker Doroshow, Skokie, IL, President of the Chicago Dental Society, was the cover story in the Jan./Feb. 2015 edition of the CDS Review.

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Susan Rowan, Palos Park, IL, reports that her son, Dan Rowan, graduated in May from Midwestern University and will join UIC as a first-year Resident in Emergency Medicine.

Mike Durbin, MS Ortho ’90, Prospect Heights, IL, in 2014 was installed as President of the Illinois Society of Orthodontists.

Denise Hale, Palos Hills, IL, was quoted in an article about the Finance and Fashion event, co-sponsored by the American Dental Association, Illinois State Dental Society, and Chicago Dental Society, in the Jan./Feb. edition of Illinois Dental News.

Renee Pappas, Arlington Heights, IL, is Director of the Chicago Dental Society Northwest Suburban Branch.

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Michelle Jennings, LaGrange, IL, is Director of the Chicago Dental Society West Side Branch. Her son, Michael, is studying actuarial science at Drake University. Her daughter, Nicole, is in high school.

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Henry Vicioso and Gina Bruck, ’01, work at Shorewood Family Dental Care, Shorewood, IL, which recently launched a new website featuring videos and information about practice services at www. shorewoodfamilydentalcare.com, created in partnership with SmartBox Web Marketing.

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Alvaro Dan Rowan with his mother, Figueroa, Dr. Susan Rowan, ’84.

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spoke to the Mexican Association of Cleft Lip and Palate and Craniofaicial Anomalies in Veracruz, Mexico.

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Philip Schefke, Woodridge, IL, is a member of the Illinois State Dental Society Board of Trustees. He also is teaching at Midwestern University Dental School.

Leila Younger, Algonquin, IL, was named an American Board of Pediatric Dentistry Director.

She is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatric Dentistry at the Ostrow School of Dentistry of the University of Southern California.

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Peter Domagala, Periodontics’95, Gurnee, IL, spoke on cemented implant abutments at the Chicago Dental Society North Suburban Branch meeting on March 10.

Jean Link, Parker, CO, was listed in the publication Leading Physicians of the World, published by the International Association of HealthCare Professionals. She also volunteers at Craig Hospital, helping patients with spinal cord injuries.

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Manal Ibrahim LaVacca, Naperville, IL, was honored by Align Technologies, creators of Invisalign, with an award, 1,000 Lives Changed Through Invisalign. She also is an Invisalign Top 1% Provider, a distinction held by only three female dentists in the United States. She also was interviewed on the Inside the Chamber television show produced by NCTV17 in partnership with the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce.

The late John Ortiz passed away in March of 2011. His wife, Robyn, has established a scholarship in his name. The John Ortiz Scholarships assist youngsters who plan to continue their education in college. For more information on donating, log

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Melissa Connell, Pediatric Dentistry ’95, Chicago, had a new baby, James Robert Burger, in 2014.

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Abdulaziz Khalid Al Qabandi, Orthodontics, is an orthodontist and Head of Dental Services at the Kuwait Oil Co. in Kuwait.

He also writes books for children, recently publishing one about toothbrushing and another about a child dealing with a bogeyman.

Dr. Manal Ibrahim LaVacca, ’93. on to www.johnortizscholarship.org. (This is not a University of Illinois or College of Dentistry fund, so donors will not receive acknowledgement from the University.)

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Lynse Briney, Downers Grove, IL, is President of the Chicago Dental Society North Side Branch and was profiled in the Sept./Oct. 2014 CDS Review.

Norberto Hernandez, Miami, FL, noted that his son, Nico, led St. Thomas University to the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics College Baseball World Series championship game. He was the leadoff man and played both infield and outfield.

He has had a tryout with the Atlanta Braves.

Victoria Ursitti, Pediatric Dentistry ’95, Arlington Heights, IL, reopened her remodeled office in May 2015. Arlington Heights Mayor Tom Hayes helped dedicate the new facility.

Mona Van Kanegan, Chicago, spoke on the state of oral health for vulnerable populations at the Chicago Dental Society North Side Branch meeting on Jan. 13.

Stacey Van Scoyoc, Bloomington, IL, is a member of the Illinois State Dental Society Board of Trustees.

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Cissy Furusho, Pediatric Dentistry ’98, MS Oral Sciences ’00, Chicago, gave a speech entitled “Hold Your Tongue!” to the Chicago Dental Society North Side Branch on March 10.

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Gina Bruck (see Henry Vicioso, ’90).

Jessica Bertoglio opened a new office, the Toothery in Hoffman Estates, IL.

Antonia Kolokythas, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, MS Oral Sciences ’11, Skokie, IL, was on the organizing committee for the Oral Cancer Foundation’s annual Oral Cancer Awareness 5K Walk and Run on May 31 in Redmond Park in Bensenville, IL.

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Lynse Briney, Pediatric Dentistry ’11, MS Oral Sciences ’12, Chicago, was quoted in an article about the Finance and Fashion event, co-sponsored by the American Dental Association, Illinois State Dental Society, and Chicago Dental Society, in the Jan./Feb. edition of Illinois Dental News.

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Roshan Parkih is President of the management platform in a partnership with his Chicagoland Smile Group and Shore Capital Partners. Shore and Chicagoland Smile have formed Great Lakes Dental partners.

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Joseph Baptist, Oak Lawn, IL, and his wife, Takumi, had a new baby, Jane, on Aug. 8, 2014. Jane weighed 7 lbs., 10.8 oz. and measured 22 inches at birth.

Natanya Marracino, Endodontics, San Francisco, CA, completed the three-part American Board of Endodontics certification process last year and was honored in a ceremony for new Diplomates at the American Association of Endodontists meeting in May.

Dr. Antonia Kolokythas, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery ‘04, MS Oral Sciences ’11, and Dr. Matt McKnight, ’11, were part of a Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Team that participated in the Oral Cancer Awareness 5K Walk and Run. Raj Puri, Wood Dale, IL, was named President of the Indian Dental Association of Illinois this past January. Visit www.IndianDental.org for more information.

Brian D. Shin opened a new practice, Dental Care of Glen Ellyn, IL.

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Benjamin Lin, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery ’07, was elected to the Governing Council of the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario for 2015-2016.

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Jeffrey Copeland, Hawthorn Woods, IL, received the Academy of General Dentistry’s Mastership Award, the AGD’s highest honor. To earn it, Dr. Copeland completed 1,100 hours of dental Dr. Jeffrey Copeland, ’08, received the continuing AGD’s highest honor. education.

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Raza A. Hussain, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, was named Section Chief, Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the Jesse Brown Veterans Administration Medical Center, Chicago. Raza has been affiliated with the Jesse Brown VA and the College’s Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery since 2005.

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Matt McKnight, Chicago, ran in the Oral Cancer Foundation’s annual Oral Cancer Awareness 5K Walk and Run on May 31 in Redmond Park in Bensenville, IL. Shainal Nagar has opened Sun Family Dental, a family, cosmetic, restorative, and orthodontic dental office in the Milton/Alpharetta area of Georgia.

Steven Raphael, Endodontics, Springfield, MO, completed the three-part American Board of Endodontics certification process last year and was honored in a ceremony for new Diplomates at the American Association of Endodontists meeting in May.

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George Barsa has a new practice, Confident Smiles, in Chicago at Belmont and California Avenues.

Jason Guerrero, MS Oral Sciences, Chicago, spoke on computer-guided implant surgery at the Chicago Dental Society Northwest Suburban Branch on March 3.

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Jazmine Daye Dillard, Evanston, IL, was quoted in an article about the New Dentist Reception at the Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting in the March/April 2015 CDS Review.

Scott Fleming has joined the practice of his

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father, Patrick Fleming, Woodridge Dental in Darien, IL. Zach Hernann has joined the Naperville, IL, practice of Paul Caputo, ’83.

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Akshi Gandhi has opened an office, A Brush with Dentistry, in Dixon, IL. Aresh Hosseini took over Marie Fe CorpuzBato’s practice in Gurnee, IL. Cassandra McKenzie is a periodontal resident at the University of Missouri- Kansas City and is pursuing a Master’s of Science in Oral and Craniofacial Sciences. Her research proposal focuses on referral patterns in Kansas and Missouri.

Cristian Pavel, Chicago, has joined the practice of his father, Ilie Pavel.

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Roxanne Bavarian, Boston, MA, has begun a four-year residency at Harvard School of Dental Medicine/Brigham and Women’s Hospital, which will culminate in a certificate in Oral Medicine as well as Doctor of Medical Sciences degree. With this experience, she hopes to pursue a career in academia, working in either a dental school or hospital based setting.

William Cheng is in a General Practice Residency at Jesse Brown Veterans Administration Medical Center in Chicago.

Jaime Chowaniec, Chicago, is in UIC’s residency program in Pediatric Dentistry. Jaime writes, “I plan to pursue a career as a private practitioner as well as a faculty member at a dental school or hospital. I also plan to continue my involvement with organized dentistry and community outreach to help patients in need.”

Scott Czarnik is in the University of Minnesota’s Orthodontic Residency Program. He also visited Southeast Asia in the summer.

Christopher Greenwaldt, Chicago, is in the General Practice Residency program at Advocate Illinois Masonic Hospital.

Jasmin Guzman, Chicago, plans on working in public health as a general dentist.

Young Kwon, Chicago, plans on specializing in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

Marc Manos is attending Temple University in Philadelphia for his residency in Periodontology and Oral Implantology, and plans on returning to Chicago to work after completion of his training.

Syed Majeed is going into private practice in the Chicago area.

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Parth Nanavati is practicing in Naperville, IL, and would eventually like to enter a postgraduate Endodontics program.

Ramanpreet Nanra has joined a private practice in Northern California as an Associate.

Ramanpreet writes: ‘Every other weekend I am planning to volunteer for any charitable organization or volunteer at an old age shelter to serve elderly population, which has been one of my long term goals. After two or three years of associateship, I desire to open my own dental clinic. I aspire to continue the journey of my career by helping people with a great enthusiasm and giving them a beautiful smile. I like to spend my spare time with my loving and caring family and friends. I keep interest in a variety of athletic endeavors like playing basketball, tennis and many more outdoor activities.”

Nadine Nitisusanta works in general practice with her father in Orlando, FL. Luma Odeh has joined her husband in dental practices in Chicago and Orland Park, IL. They have three daughters, Salma, Leena, and Diana.

Dr. Luma Odeh, ’15, with her daughters Salma, Leena, and Diana.

Justin Schneider is in a one year general practice residency (GPR) at Stony Brook University in Stony Brook, New York.

Katie Serrano is an associate with Premier Dental Partners in St. Louis, MO. Yost Smith is in an Oral Surgery residency at Travis Air Force Base in Fairfield, CA. Mateusz Wietecha has accepted an offer to work as a post-doctoral research fellow at the worldrenowned ETH (Federal Institute of Technology)

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in Zurich, Switzerland. He writes, “I will be working in the laboratory of Professor of Cell Biology Dr. Sabine Werner, who is a leader in the fields of tissue regeneration and cancer. My project will involve investigating parallels between the processes of healing and carcinogenesis, with a goal to figure out the molecular pathways activated in healing tissue that allow wounds to resolve so that these same fundamental pathways can be stimulated in cancerous tissue to stem the growth of tumors.”

Julie Yoon, Chicago, plans to provide care for the special needs and medically compromised patient population.

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Joe Baldassano, Inverness, IL, volunteered for the 2014 Mission of Mercy in Peoria, IL.

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Samuel J. Cascio, Oak Brook, IL, received the Marshall H. Smulson, DDS, Humanitarian Award at the Ed Kelly 41st Annual Giant Awards Dinner on June 29.

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In Memoriam Obituaries Dr. George J. Kottemann Passes Away; Established College’s Kottemann Gallery

Dr. George J. Kottemann, ’55, Orthodontics ’59, a distinguished and active alumnus of the UIC College of Dentistry and the University of Illinois, passed away at the age of 83 on June 10.

Dr. Kottemann and his wife, Norma, provided the funding that established the Kottemann Gallery of Dentistry at the College.

“Dr. George Kottemann was among the College of Dentistry’s most active, dedicated, and supportive alumni,” said Mark J. Valentino, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Advancement. “His leadership extended beyond the College throughout the University of Illinois system, the University of Illinois Alumni Association, and the University of Illinois Foundation.

“His legacy to the College will live on through his philanthropic support of the Kottemann Gallery of Dentistry, endowed scholarships, the transformation of our dental clinics, and the leadership he provided our Alumni Board of Directors for more than two decades,” Valentino added.

“We appreciate George and Norma’s generous financial contributions, but we also appreciate their generous contributions of time as well,” said Dean Clark Stanford. “We are grateful to them for

Dr. George J. Kottemann (center) at the opening of the Kottemann Gallery.

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Dr. George J. Kottemann, ’55, Orthodontics ’59, and his wife, Norma, at the Kottemann Gallery. opening their home for alumni receptions, and for coming to all of our events so long as their health permitted.”

Dr. Kottemann was the first UIC alumnus to serve as President of the University’s Alumni Association. He was the longest-serving Chair ever of the University of Illinois Foundation Presidents Council, serving from 2001 to 2013. Dr. Kottemann welcomed nearly 3,500 new Presidents Council members during his tenure.

A Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics, Dr. Kottemann presided for three years as Speaker of the House of Delegates of the American Association of Orthodontists.

Dr. Kottemann was the recipient of the 1996 University of Illinois Alumni Loyalty Award; the 1998 William E. Winter Award for Outstanding Advocate Leadership; the 2001 University of Illinois Alumni Association Distinguished Service Award; and the 2010 Distinguished Dental Alumnus Award. He also was one of the leaders of the effort to create the Leo and Wanda Sabien Class of 1955 Scholarship, one of the College’s first endowed scholarship funds.

Dr. Kottemann was a longtime member of the UIC Dental Alumni Association Board of Directors.

“Whenever the Board needed wise counsel or a calm presence in a heated debate, George was the man we could count on,” said Dr. Robert Ficek, ’62, a longtime Board member and former President of the Board.

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Service, Dr. Kottemann aided in the identification of victims of the September 11, 2001, World Trade Center attacks.

He had practiced Orthodontics in Peoria, IL, before retiring several years ago.

“Our condolences to Dr. Kottemann’s wife, Norma, and to his family,” Valentino said.

“Dr. Kottemann will be missed, but forever remembered.”

“He was a great man and a loyal friend of the College,” Dean Stanford said.

Dr. Kottemann is survived by his wife, Norma; their daughter, Kathy Wire, wife of Jim; their son, Karl Kottemann, husband of Suzi; five grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; and his sister, Dorothy Westly. Contributions in Dr. Kottemann’s name may be made to the College via the Office of Advancement, Ana Lisa Ogbac, Director of Donor Relations, Room 404EA, MC 621, College of Dentistry, 801 S. Paulina St., Chicago, IL (312) 9960485, aogbac1@uic.edu.

Dr. Eliot I. Sakols Passes Away; Was Longtime Faculty Member.

Dr. Eliot I. Sakols, Orthodontics ’74, MS ’75, passed away on March 25 at age 67.

He was a faculty member in the Department of Orthodontics from the 1975 to 2008, and had earned a Golden Apple for Excellence in Teaching. He was a member of the College’s Continuing Education Committee. Dr. Sakols also had taught at the Center for Craniofacial Abnormalities at UIC. Dr. Sakols was a member of Omicron Kappa Upsilon. He and received the Distinguished Alumnus Award from the Orthodontic Alumni Association in 2008. His research interest was in temporomandibular disorders.

“What an influence he had on the generations of Orthodontists he taught,” said Dr. Howard E. Spector, Orthodontics ’83. “A great instructor, Eliot was very meticulous and very passionate about his work. Yet he was so friendly. Whether you were a DDS student Dr. Eliot I. Sakols, or an Orthodontics Orthodontics ’74, MS ’75, UIC C o l l e g e o f D e n t i s t r y

resident—he taught them all—he was never short on time when a student wanted to talk to him. He always made himself available for anyone who wanted to do an orthodontic case.”

Dr. Sakols is survived by his mother, Bernice; brother Richard, husband of Reena; and five nieces and nephews. Contributions in his memory may be sent to the Dr. Eliot Sakols Memorial Fund in the Department of Orthodontics, UIC College of Dentistry, Office of Advancement, 801 S. Paulina St., MC 621, Chicago, IL, 60612, or the Ark, 6450 N. California Ave., Chicago, IL 60645

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Harold Gerstein, Highalnd Park, IL, died on July 7, 2014 at age 92.

Bernard Greene, Newport Beach, CA, died on June 24, 2014, at age 92. He is survived by his children, Thubten Chodron; Russell Greene, husband of Jane; and Robyn Moses; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Donations in his name may be made to Sravasti Abbey, 692 County Lane, Newport, WV 99156.

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Robert Bradbury, Golden, CO, died on April 14, 2015, at age 80. He is survived by his wife, Janice, four children, one stepson, and eight grandchildren.

Marvin Schumer, Wilmette, IL, died on Sept.

5, 2014, at age 81. He is survived by his wife, Nancy; children Ellen Schumer, spouse of Tracey Abman; Dr. David Schumer, spouse of Michelle; Cara Peterson, spouse of Steve; Michael Wolter, spouse of Elisa; and Annie Wolter, spouse of Mike Labuda; 11 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be Dr. Marvin Schumer, ’57. made to Community

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Nathaniel Hamilton Sr., Chicago, died on Dec. 31, 2011, at age 85. He is survived by his wife, Jessie Joann; sons Nathaniel Jr., Claude, Hugh, and Charles; daughter-in-law Lesley; and two granddaughters.

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John P. Murray, Champaign, IL, died on June 29, 2015, at age 81. He is survived by his wife, Jean; son Grant, husband of Lisa; son Roger; two stepchildren; five grandchildren; and five stepgrandchildren. Memorials may be made to the Salvation Army, 2212 N. Market St., Champaign, IL 61822.

Louis T. Zelazo, Downers Grove, IL, a former Clinical Instructor at the UIC College of Dentistry, passed away in 2014 at age 85. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. He was the husband of Dorothy; father of Elizabeth Wasilowski, wife of Thomas; Dr. Susan Zelazo-Smith, wife of Thomas; Kenneth; Thomas; James; and the late Lois; grandfather of six; and great-grandfather of one. Memorials in his name may be sent to the Missionary Sisters of St. Peter Claver, 5634 S. 72nd Ct., Summit, IL 60501.

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James A. Berens, Thousand Oaks, CA, passed away in 2015.

Joseph J. Markiewicz, Chicago, died on March 7. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn, son Joel, husband of Michelle; son John, husband of Patti; and three grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 8430 W. Bryn Mawr, Suite 800, Chicago, IL 60631.

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Theophilus B. Gray, Chicago, died on May 26, 2014, at age 82. He is survived by his children, Karen and Byron.

Daniel J. Wiatr, Bowling Green, KY, died on July 5, 2014. He is survived by his wife, Dr. Kay C Wiatr; and children Nikki Phillips, spouse. of Myron; Tanay; Kris, spouse of Nicci; and Michael. Memorials in his name may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, the American Cancer Society, or a children’s charity.

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Petar Milenkovich, Schaumburg, IL, died Sept. 21, 2013 at age 79.

He formerly was a faculty member at the College. He is survived by his wife, Mila; son Dr. Milos Milenkovich, husband of Tanja, and two grandchildren.

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Alex DeStefano, Lake Bluff, IL, died April 29, 2015.

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Jeffrey H. Pick died at his home in Florida on March 18 at age 67. He is survived by his wife Carole and sons Brian, Eric, and Kevin.

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Richard Lang, Elmhurst, IL, died Feb. 1, 2015.

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Brian W. Kenny, Oak Lawn, IL, died on Feb. 27. He is survived by his sons Brian and Vincent. Memorials in his name may be sent to St. Laurence High School, 5556 W. 77th St., Burbank, IL 60459.

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Student Activities Clinic and Research Day a Success

Clinic and Research Day, held on March 5, provided a venue for students and postgrads to present their research achievements to their peers, faculty, alumni, and the larger research community.

Dr. James E. Melvin, Chief of the Section of Secretory Mechanisms and Dysfunction of the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), was the keynote speaker.

“Our students and fellows presented 100 posters highlighting their current research,” said Dr. David L. Crowe, Interim Associate Dean for Research. “They covered a wide range of topics in the basic, behavioral, clinical, and applied sciences.

Predoctoral, postgraduate, graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and their faculty mentors competed for awards in a number of categories.”

More than 40 dental products manufacturers and service providers were on hand to explain their products and services to students. Platinum-level sponsor was ProCare Dental Group P.C. Titanium sponsors were Keystone/Bosworth Co. and the Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co. Bronze-level sponsors were Cosmedent, Dental Arts Laboratoris Inc., GC America Inc., P&G Professional Oral Health (Crest + Oral B), and Sunstar Americas.

At the end of the day, students and postgrads were honored for excellence in a variety of categories: Maria Alfaro, mentors Dr. Cortino Sukotjo, Dr. Judy Yuan, and Dr. Mathew Mathew: Research Associates, 1st Place.

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Dr. James E. Melvin of the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research was the keynote speaker.

Dr. Timmothy Schwartz of the Illinois State Dental Society presents the ISDS Best Clinical Science Award to Rutger Stache.

Matthew Bernard, mentor Dr. Anne George: Omicron Kappa Upsilon Sigma Chapter, Best Basic Science Award.

Uppoor Bhat, mentor Dr. Keiko Watanabe: Postdoctoral Fellows, 1st Place.

Michael Boyle, mentors Dr. Premanand Sundivakkam and Satish Alapati: Schour Award.

Panagiotis Dragonas, mentors Dr. Herve Sroussi, Dr. Linda Kaste, and Dr. Praveen Gajendrareddy: Postgraduate Clinical Fellows, Clinical and Behavioral Sciences, 1st Place.

Marybeth Francis, mentors Dr. Xianghong Luan and Dr. Thomas Diekwisch: Graduate Students, 2nd Place.

Nisha Garg, Mozart Clinic, mentors Dr. Seema Ashrafi and Dr. Maria Therese Galang-Boquiren: CaseCat Award, Best CaseCat Oral Presentations.

Salma Ghoneim, mentors Dr. Maria Therese Galang-Boquiren, Carla Evans, and Marcio da Fonseca: Postgraduate Clinical Fellows, Clinical

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Students Marybeth Francis, Joshua Padovano, and Mateusz Wietecha are all smiles as Francis picks out a prize in the student drawing portion of the program. Padovano, Wietecha, and Dr. Larry Salzmann ran that part of the program. and Behavioral Sciences, 3rd Place.

Dustin Haupt, mentor Dr. Michael Miloro: Case Reports, 2nd Place.

Juveria Hussain, mentors Dr. Ana BedranRusso and Dr. Adriana Semprum-Clavier: Literature Reviews, 1st Place.

Jonathan Klonowski, mento Dr. Gonzalo Izaguirre: Undergraduates, 1st Place.

Angelica Lagunas, mentor Dr. David Crowe: Graduate Students, 1st Place; and Cancer Center Award, 1st Place.

Isabella Marques, mentors Dr. Cortino Sukotjo and Dr. Mathew Mathew: Postgraduate Clinical Fellows, Basic Science, 1st Place.

Matthew McKnight, mentor Dr. Antonia Kolokythas: Case Reports, 1st Place.

Julio Obando, mentor Dr. Thomas Hart:

Panagiotis Dragonas earned the Postgraduate Clinical Fellows, Clinical and Behavioral Sciences, 1st Place Award and was congratulated by Dean Clark Stanford.

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Angelica Lagunas, shown with Dr. Stanford, received First Place Awards in the Graduate Students and Cancer Center categories.

Postgraduate Clinical Fellows, Basic Science, 2nd Place.

Uvoh Onoriobe, mentor Dr. Michael Miloro, Brahms Clinic: CaseCat Award, Best CaseCat Oral Presentation.

Shouvik Ponnusamy, mentor Dr. Michael Miloro, Mozart Clinic: CaseCat Award, Best CaseCat Oral Presentation.

Phil Ruckman, mentor Dr. Michael Miloro: Clinical and Behavioral Sciences, 2nd Place.

Amatul Salma, mentor Dr. David Crowe: Illinois State Dental Society, Best Basic Science Award; Students’ Choice Award; and Cancer Center Award, 2nd Place. She also will represent the College in the Hinman Student Research Symposium at the University of Tennessee.

Rutger Stache, mentors Dr. Maria Therese Galang-Boquiren, Dr. James Herdegen, Dr. Bharati Prasad, Dr. David Carley, and Grace

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Viana: Omicron Kappa Upsilon Sigma Chapter, Best Clinical Science Award; Illinois State Dental Society, Best Clinical Science Award; and Predoctoral Students, Clinical and Behavioral Sciences, 1st Place. He also will represent the College at the American Dental Association/DENTSPLY Student Clinician Program at the ADA Annual Session.

In addition, the students chose Dr. Satish Alapati Assistant Professor, Endodontics, as Mentor of the Year.

Students and postgrads also participated in a drawing for gifts.

“Clinic and Research Day was a smashing success,” said Dean Clark Stanford. “This was a very impressive display of research and clinical care provided at the College. My personal thank you to the organizing committee—this was the culmination of work by more than 23 staff, faculty, and students and I am very impressed by the caliber and organization of this day. Thank you and congratulations to all the speakers and presenters who worked so hard for the College.”

Dr. Sam Cascio, Loyola ’52, with Cascio Scholarship recipients Anthony Lotesto and Selissa Mantas, with Dean Clark Stanford.

Dean for Student and Diversity Affairs; and Ana Lisa Ogbac, Director of Donor Relations, Office of Advancement and Alumni Affairs.

Dr. Arlene Engert, ’83, President of the UIC Dental Alumni Association Board of Directors, hosted the event on behalf of the board. Dr. Clark Stanford, Dean, welcomed everyone present and recognized the commitment and dedication of the many hard-working students, and the benefactors who made the awards possible. Mark J. Valentino, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Advancement, was Master of Ceremonies.

Student honorees were: Barima Adjei, Bruce S. and Linda M. Graham Scholarship.

Ankita Agarwal, Dr. Gerson Gould & Mr. Sol H. Gould Memorial Scholarship.

Omar Aldoori, Dr. Harry Saxon Scholarship, Dr. Stanley Tylman Award.

Awards Granted at Graduation Luncheon and Awards Program

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Mustafa Alsafi, DENTSPLY Innovations in Implant Therapy Award.

Isra Altameemi, Golden Scaler Award.

Xheni Basko, Golden Scaler Award.

Roxanne Bavarian, Dr. Karl H. Hallwass Scholarship, Dr. Steven Burgard Memorial Scholarship, Dr. Curt J. Gronner Award.

Daniel Bordatto (D-3), Dr. Marshall W. Milnarik Scholarship.

Dante Brown (D-3), Foundation of the Pierre Fauchard Academy Scholarship Award.

Alena Bukhar, Dr. Steven Burgard Memorial Scholarship.

Dr. Kamlesh Amin, ’83, with Amin Scholarship recipients Syed Rehman and Syed Majeed, with Dean Clark Stanford.

Morgan Stanley and Dean Stanford honored students Jasmin Guzman, Christopher Isabelle, and Laura Douglas.

William Burns (D-3), Dr. Adalbert L. Vlazny Scholarship.

Salvador Cardenas, Ms. Frances Best Watkins Award.

Yale Cho (D-2), Amy J. Cummins Scholarship.

Jaime Chowaniec, Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation Award.

Carolyn Cronin, International College of Dentists Student Leadership Award, Delta Sigma Delta Academic Award, American Institute of Orthodontic Research Award.

Scott Czarnik, American Institute of Orthodontic Research Award, Bisco, Inc. Award.

Ming Ding, Golden Scaler Award.

Ritesh Diwan, Dr. Donald W. Rice Humanitarian Award, Dr. James R. Havera Scholarship.

Jihan Doss (D-3), Dr. Edgar D. Gifford Scholarship Award.

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Toni Elugbadebo, Dr. Earl W. Renfroe & Mrs. Hilda F. Renfroe Scholarship.

Christopher Greenwaldt, Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation Award, Dr. Gerson Gould & Mr. Sol H Gould Memorial Scholarship.

Jasmin Guzman, Morgan Stanley Mercantile Scholarship Award, Dr. Sunita Bajaj Clinical Excellence Award.

Christopher Isabelle, Morgan Stanley Mercantile Scholarship Award.

Somayeh Jahedi, Leo and Wanda Sabien Class of 1955 Scholarship, Dr. Brian D. Stone Memorial Award, Straumann Scholarship Predoctoral Implant Award.

Maria Karras, Dr. Daniel Seldin Award.

Steven Kim (D-2), Dr. William F. Stroner Award.

Young Han Kwon (D-2), Dr. William F. Stroner Award.

Dr. William Kort, ’61, and Dean Clark Stanford presented Mateusz Wietecha with the Pierre Fauchard Academy Senior Student Award.

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The College presented a new scholarship for the first time this year: the Dr. Steven Burgard Memorial Scholarship. Left to right are the late Dr. Burgard’s 1971 classmates, Dr. James Armstrong and Dr. William Bleecker; scholarship recipient Roxanne Bavarian; Mrs. Maralee Burgard, mother of Dr. Burgard; scholarship recipient Alena Bukhar; and Dean Clark Stanford.

Laura Liu, American Institute of Orthodontic Research Award.

Anthony Lotesto (D-3), Dr. Samuel J. Cascio Scholarship.

Andy Luo, Golden Scaler Award.

Syed Majeed, Dr. Kamlesh Amin Scholarship Award, Dr. Gerson Gould & Mr. Sol H. Gould Memorial Scholarship.

Selissa Mantas, Dr. Samuel J. Cascio Scholarship.

Maksim Montatsky, Dr. Gerson Gould & Mr. Sol H. Gould Memorial Scholarship.

Noor Nahhas, Bruce S. and Linda M. Graham Scholarship.

Ramanpreet Nanra, Dr. Leslie J. Braun Jr. Award.

Parth Nanavati, Dr. Donald L. McElroy Endodontic Award.

Norris Navoa, Ann Tschirley Gunatillike Scholarship, Dr. Luz Bondoc Award.

Gergana Nikolova, Leo and Wanda Sabien Class of 1955 Scholarship.

Nadine Nitisusanta, Dr. Gerald L. Wine Scholarship Award.

Keith Patel, Dr. Harry Saxon Scholarship.

John Pizarek, Dr. Alan C. Peterson Scholarship, Dr. James R. Havera Scholarship.

Syed Rehman, Dr. Lina K. Tharp Memorial Award, Ms. Frances Best Watkins Award, Dr. Kamlesh Amin Scholarship Award.

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Daniel Rosales (D-2), Dr. Edgar D. Gifford Scholarship Award.

Spencer Schneider, American Institute of Orthodontic Research Award, the American Association of Oral Biologists.

Katie Serrano, North Shore Women Dentists Scholarship Award.

Farah Shakir, Dr. Robert Savage Memorial Award, International College of Dentists Student Humanitarian Award.

Yost Smith, Dr. Daniel Seldin Award, International Congress of Implantologists Dental Predoctoral Achievement Award.

Ewelina Szylkowska, Dr. Jerry F. Balaty Award, DMD Orthodontic Interest Award.

Charlene Uy, Ms. Frances Best Watkins Award.

Laura Wasek-Throm, Dr. Gerson Gould & Mr. Sol H. Gould Memorial Scholarship.

Mark White (D-3), Ms. Frances Best Watkins Award.

Mateusz Wietecha, Pierre Fauchard Academy Senior Student Award.

Dustin Wylde, Academy of Osseointegration Outstanding Dental Student in Implant Dentistry Award.

Two Faculty Golden Apple Awards were given to recipient Dr. Seema Ashrafi, ’93, MS Histology ’94, Periodontics ’99, Interim Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, by the DMD Medicine Class of 2015 and DMD Advanced Standing Class of 2015.

Student awards also were given at the Omicron Kappa Upsilon event later that day.

Carolyn Cronin received the Omicron Kappa Upsilon (OKU) Dr. Lina B. Tharp Memorial Award.

Allison Gerrans of DENTSPLY and Dean Stanford presented the DENTSPLY Innovations in Implant Therapy Award to Mustafa Alsafi.

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Alexander Munaretto (D-3) received the OKU William S. Kramer Recognition of Excellence and Scholarship Award.

Student awards also were given at the Urban Health Program Awards on April 23.

Salvador Cardenas and Christopher Isabelle received the Student Leadership Award.

Laura Douglas and Jasmin Guzman received the Student Achievement Award.

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Degrees, Certificates Conferred at Commencement; First DMD Degrees Awarded

Lots of “selfies” created lifetime photographic memories.

The College’s Dental Students and Advanced Standing students became the College’s first-ever DMD (Doctor of Dental Medicine) recipients at Commencement 2015.

“Graduation is but one step in this ongoing, lifelong education that defines our excellence in oral health care,” he said.

Dr. Susan Rowan, Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs, welcomed all attending and introduced the platform party. About 70 faculty attended.

Students in the processional were Maria Karras, who carried the UIC banner; Michael Golovin, who carried the College of Dentistry banner; and Samar Syed, who carried the Graduate College Banner.

Faculty Marshalls were Dr. Seema Ashrafi,’93, MS Histology ’94, Periodontics ’99, Interim Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, and Dr. David Crowe, Interim Associate Dean for Research. Student Marshalls were Dr. Larry Salzmann, Director, Predoctoral Program, Pediatric Dentistry, and Dr. Michael Dunlap,’92, Managing Partner, Mozart Clinic.

Smiles and high fives were ubiquitous at Commencement.

“In our lives, there are a few milestones that celebrate the hard work, diligence, and academic achievement that it takes to become a professional,” said Dean Clark Stanford as he joined parents, families, and friends in extending congratulations to the graduates at the May 9 Commencement held at the UIC Forum. “Today is one of those milestones.”

Dr. Stanford noted that the graduates experienced changes in the curriculum during their years at the College. “We also want to thank you for working with the faculty as we reinvented the curriculum to be framed around evidence-based practice and to prepare you for the new challenges of patient care, scholarly pursuit, and leadership in dentistry that no previous generation has ever seen.

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Chancellor Michael Amaridis and Dean Clark Stanford attended their first College of Dentistry Commencement.

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Chancellor Amaridis and Dean Stanford visited with happy graduates before the ceremony.

The National Anthem was performed by DMDAS Class of 2015 student Tarnit Kapoor.

Greetings were given by Dr. Michael D. Amiridis, Chancellor; and student Syed Rehman, President, DMDAS Class of 2015.

Dr. Stanford gave the keynote address.

Recognizing the postdoctoral education graduates were Dr. Michael Miloro, Department Head, and Dr. Antonia Kolokythas, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery ’04, MS Oral Sciences ’11, Postdoctoral Program Director, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery; Dr. Carla Evans, Department Head, Orthodontics; Dr. Marcio de Fonseca, Department Head, and Dr. David Avenetti, Postdoctoral Program Director, Pediatric Dentistry; Dr. Salvador Nares, Department Head and Dr. Praveen Gajendrareddy, Periodontics ’08,

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Postodoctoral Program Director, Periodontics; Dr. Stephen Campbell, Department Head, Dr. Kent Knoernschild, Postdoctoral Program Co-director, and Dr. Rand Harlow, ’92, Prosthodontics ’97, Postdoctoral Program Co-director, Prosthodontics.

Conferral of MS and PhD in Oral Sciences degrees was by Chancellor Amiridis. Recognition of MS and PhD in Oral Sciences degrees was by Dr. Alison Doubleday, Assistant Professor, Oral Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences, and Dr. David Crowe, Interim Associate Dean for Research.

Chancellor Amiridis and Dr. Darryl Pendleton, Associate Dean for Student and Diversity Affairs, conferred DMD and DMDAS degrees. DMDAS graduates were recognized by Dr. Adriana Semprum-Clavier, Co-Director of the DMDAS Program, and DMD graduates were recognized by Abigail Goben, Assistant Professor.

Tarnit Kapoor sang the National Anthem.

Conferred were 63 DMD degrees; 39 DMDAS degrees; three PhD degrees; 25 MS degrees; four Certificates in Endodontics, two Certificates in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery; eight Certificates in Orthodontics; nine Certificates in Pediatric Dentistry; four Certificates in Periodontics; and four Certificates in Prosthodontics.

Distribution of diploma covers and awards was

by Mark J. Valentino, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Advancement; Dr. Blasé Brown, Assistant Professor, Oral Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences; and Dr. Anne Koerber, Professor, Pediatric Dentistry.

Hooders were Dr. Ashrafi; Dr. James Bryniarski, ’78, Managing Partner, Brahms Clinic; Dr. Terry Parsons, ’82, Co-Director, DMDAS

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Program; Dr. James Ricker, Managing Partner, Brahms Clinic; and Dr. Michael Santucci, Managing Partner, Mozart Clinic.

Dr. Caswell Evans led the Dentist’s Pledge.

Response from the DMD Class of 2015 was by Laura Liu, Class President.

Carrying the banners during the Recessional were Farah Talib Husain, UIC Banner; Charlene Uy, College banner; and Sundeep Kaur, Graduate College Banner.

Several students received special awards at Commencement.

Abbas Baiz, American College of Prosthodontists Achievement Award.

Roxanne Bavarian, American Academy of

Orofacial Pain Outstanding Senior Award.

William Cheng, American Association of Endodontists Student Achievement Award.

Jaime Chowaniec, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Certificate of Merit Award.

Scott Czarnik, Walter E. Dundon Memorial Award.

Ming Ding, Quintessence Award for Research Achievement.

Laura Douglas, American Association of Public Health Dentistry Award.

Christopher Greenwaldt, American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Dental Implant Student Award.

Somayeh Jahedi, American Academy of Oral Medicine Certificate of Merit and Award in Oral Medicine, American Association of Public Health Dentistry Award.

Laura Liu, 2015 DMD Class President, spoke on behalf of the graduates.

Graduates Laura Douglas, Toni Elugbadebo, and Andre Garcia of the Urban Health Program.

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Maria Karras, American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dental Senior Student Award.

Farhana Khan, Academy of General Dentistry Senior Student Dental Award.

Laura Liu, American Association of Orthodontists Award.

Marc Manos, American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Dental Student Award, Quintessence Award for Clinical Achievement.

Parth Nanavati, Academy of Operative Dentistry Outstanding Achievement Award.

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Mateusz Wietecha (center), who earned a DMD/PhD, with fellow DMD graduates Salvador Cardenas (left) and Justin Schneider (right).

Prosthodontics Award.

Spencer Schneider, Academy of Dental Materials Award.

Katie Serrano, American Association of Women Dentists Elenore Bushee Senior Award.

Yaser Shaheen, American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry Student Award of Merit.

Farah Shakir, American Academy of Periodontology Award, American Student Dental Association Award of Excellence.

Fatima Noorain Siraj, Academy of General Dentistry Senior Student Dental Award.

Fatima Naurose Siraj, American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology Achievement Award.

Dustin Wylde, Quintessence Award for Clinical Achievement in Restorative Dentistry.

Julie Yoon, American Dental Society of Anesthesiology Horace Wells Senior Student Award.

A video of Commencement 2015 is at http:// www.uic.edu/depts/ovcsa/commencement/ dentistry2015.shtml.

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Nisha Garg Named Schweitzer Fellow

Student Nisha Garg recently was named an Albert Schweitzer Fellow.

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Ray Wang, Program Director of the Schweitzer Fellowship program of Chicago, said, “Our Fellows learn to lead and innovate as they tackle complex health needs—skills they will use again and again throughout their professional careers.”

Garg learned about the program from a talk that Wang gave at UIC. She applied and was accepted, “giving me the opportunity to design a year-long community service project that catered towards an underserved population of my choosing.”

Her goal is to provide oral hygiene information to military veterans who are ineligible for dental health care.

“During one of my urgent care rotations earlier this year, I met a patient who was still suffering from a gunshot wound to the mouth that had occurred during the Vietnam War,” Garg explained. “All of his teeth were damaged from the impact, yet he never received the proper care and rehabilitation.”

Through seminars Nisha Garg. that she plans to host at the Jesse Brown Veterans Administration (VA) Medical Center, Garg hopes to serve as a resource for veterans deemed ineligible for VA dental care.

“My seminars will provide information on how to properly maintain oral hygiene, along with how oral health directly relates to the health of the entire body,” Garg said.

“I’m open to as much input and suggestions for my Schweitzer project as possible,” she added.

“Nisha joins a distinguished group of prior students from the College that have received this honor and have participated in the rich experiences the Fellowship offers,” said Dr. Caswell Evans, Associate Dean for Prevention and Public Health Sciences.

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awarded Honorable Mention in the Predoctoral Dental Student Merit Award category for Outstanding Achievement in Community Dentistry by the American Association of Public Health Dentistry (AAPHD).

They were recognized and presented with their award during the AAPHD Special Merit and Student Awards Presentation at the National Oral Health Conference (NOHC) on April 27 in Kansas City, MO. Douglas and Jahedi presented at the General Poster Session.

Both Douglas and Jahedi were Albert Schweitzer Fellows, and their abstract was based on their Schweitzer Fellowship projects. Schweitzer Fellows develop and direct service projects that address the causes of health disparities in underserved communities.

Douglas’s project culminated in her holding a Special Smiles Day at Arts of Life Studio, which provides an artistic outlet for people with and without disabilities. It is located at 2010 W. Carroll Ave. in Chicago.

Douglas, five other dental students, and Douglas’s mentors, Dr. Robert Rada, Clinical Professor, Oral Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences, and Dr. Larry Salzmann, Clinical Professor and Predoctoral Program Clinic Director, Pediatric Dentistry, volunteered at the March 3 event.

“My mentors oversaw the screening process

and answered any questions that arose,” Douglas explained.

“Three of the volunteers covered the oral hygiene presentation, while the other volunteers handled the screenings and prophylaxis. My tasks were to make sure everyone knew what was going on and everyone had the supplies and forms they Somayeh Jahedi uses a puppet to explain oral healthcare at needed.” the Arts of Life Studio.

For her project, Jahedi worked with special needs individuals at the Illinois Center for Rehabilitation and Education-Roosevelt (ICRE-R) at 1950 W. Roosevelt Rd. With approximately 40 students on site ages 16 to 21, “ICRE-R is a residential school with a mission to prepare young people with severe physical disabilities for a successful adult life through a comprehensive program of education and training,” Jahedi explained.

To address the dental health concerns of the ICRE-R students, in addition to providing dental students with training regarding special needs patients, Jahedi developed several objectives: Provide optimal oral hygiene methods for the special needs population and their caregivers; increase awareness and volunteerism among dental students and dental professionals regarding special needs patients; and provide dental services to ICRE-R students to address their dental needs.

Jahedi developed a lesson plan from resources recommended to her by Dr. Rada. “He has proven to be instrumental in guiding me in the right direction,” she said.

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A total of 72 student clinicians participated in this year’s program, representing research conducted across 39 countries.

“One student was selected from each U.S. institution for the competition,” Manos said. He was chosen to represent the College because he received the DENTSPLY International Award at the College’s 2014 Clinic and Research Day. Students present their research results of their clinical, basic science, or public health research.

Manos’ research project is “Periodontal Disease, Inflammation, and Oral Mucosal Healing.”

“This was my second time representing UIC at this event,” Manos explained. In 2012, he was awarded second place in the Clinical Research category.

leadership at the College, most notably as President of the Dental Student Council,” he said.

Dr. Smith now is in Oral Surgery Residency at Travis Air Force Base in Fairfield, CA.

Dante Brown Awarded Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship

Student Dante Brown has been awarded a University of Illinois at Chicago Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship.

Brown, who noted he was mentored by his own dentist, Dr. Edward Ruiz, ’87, applied for the scholarship in March of 2014. “I heard about the scholarship as an undergraduate and applied through the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs’ (OVCSA) website,” Brown said.

The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship program was established at UIC in 1985 to recognize outstanding minority UIC students, such as African Americans, Latinos, and Native Americans, who have demonstrated high academic achievement in fields in which they are underrepresented and who have shown strong commitment to community and campus service. To qualify for the scholarship an undergraduate must have a minimum 4.0 GPA. Brown was awarded the professional level scholarship of $5,000.

Student Marc Manos was one of the 2014 U.S. American Dental Association/DENTSPLY Student Clinicians.

Yost Smith Earns ACD Leadership Award

Dr. Yost Smith, ’15, received an American College of Dentists Outstanding Student Leadership Award during the school year.

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When not in class, Brown provides free dental services at Community Health-West Town, Goldie’s Place, and to homeless individuals in the community.

In addition to his community service, Brown also is active with the UIC chapters of the Student National Dental Association and the American Association of Public Health Dentistry .

“I tutor on campus and am one of the teachers for the post-baccalaureate Dental Anatomy course,” he noted.

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Yale Cho Honored by Chancellor

Student Yale Cho was selected for a UIC Chancellor’s Student Service Award (CSSA), which he received from Chancellor Michael Amiridis on April 9.

The CSSA honors students who have made an outstanding contribution to the University through service to campus and the UIC community.

“This is a tremendous honor for Yale and our College,” said Dean Clark Stanford.

College,” Cho explained. “My community service includes my involvement in the American Student Dental Association as President-Elect, and cofounding our Pride Alliance group.”

AGD Honors Student Juveria Hussain’s E-Poster on Pulp Capping Agents

Student Juveria Hussain received the first place award in the scientific e-poster category at the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) Annual Meeting in San Francisco in June.

Her research was an evidence-based literature review on the types of pulp capping agents used for direct and indirect pulp capping procedures.

It critically appraised the clinical application and success of the different pulp capping agents, including agents created in recent years.

“The success of a pulp capping procedure is multi-factorial,” Hussain explained. “It depends on the type of pulp capping agent, patient age, type, site and size of exposure, and pulpal bleeding, to name a few factors. This research will help students and clinicians decide the pulp capping agent to use in clinical case scenarios based on the evidence of research and its interpretations.”

Her mentors are Dr. Ana Bedran-Russo, Associate Professor, and Dr. Adriana SemprumClavier, Clinical Associate Professor, Restorative Dentistry.

Yale Cho received a UIC Chancellor’s Student Service Award from Chancellor Michael Amiridis.

Cho was nominated for the award by Millie Mendez, Director of Student Affairs, and Dr. Larry Salzmann, Clinical Professor and Predoctoral Program Clinic Director, Pediatric Dentistry.

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Hussain also represented UIC at the Academy for Sports Dentistry Annual Symposium in Chicago in June, where she presented a poster on Concussion Protection with Mouthguards. Her mentor was Dr. Larry Salzmann, Clinical Professor and Predoctoral Program Clinic Director, Pediatric Dentistry.

Resident Dr. Reena Patel wins Punwani Award

The second annual Dr. Indru C. Punwani Resident Research Awards were presented at the spring meeting of the Illinois Society of Pediatric Dentists (ISPD) recently at the American Dental Association (ADA) building in Chicago.

The 2015 award winners are Dr. Reena Patel, ’13. Pediatric Dentistry Resident, UIC College of Dentistry, for her research, “Oral Health Beliefs and Behaviors of Indian Origin Parents,” and Dr. Kevin White, Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital, for his research, “Inhibition of Streptococcus mutans and sobrinus by Xylitol and Erythritol.”

Left to right at the ISPD meeting are Dr. Marilia MonteroFayad, President, ISPD, and Clinical Associate Professor, Pediatric Dentistry; Dr. Reena Patel, ’13, 2nd year Resident; Dr. Indru Punwani, Executive Director ISPD, and Professor Emeritus, Pediatric Dentistry; Dr. Kevin White, 2nd year resident, Lurie Children’s Hospital; and Dr. Ashlee Vorachek, ’09, Research Committee Chair ISPD.

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Dr. Ana Bedran-Russo, Associate Professor, Restorative Dentistry, was named a Rising Star and a recipient of a 2014 UIC Researcher of the Year Award in the Clinical Sciences category by the UIC Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research.

She had been nominated by Dr. Luisa A. DiPietro, ’80, MS Histology ’82, Associate Vice Chancellor for Research and Professor, Department of Periodontics.

“It is truly an honor to be a recipient of this award, being selected among great UIC research colleagues in the clinical sciences,” Dr. BedranRusso said. “It is amazing recognition of my research, the research done in the College of Dentistry, and the impact of oral health research.”

Dr. Bedran-Russo’s research focuses on bioinspired strategies to enhance the properties of the tooth for prevention and restorative/reparative applications. Her discoveries have tremendous implications for oral and overall human health, as rather than removing diseased tooth structure and replacing it with materials dissimilar to natural teeth, patients will have treatment options that help them remain free of dental decay.

“Success in research relies on interdisciplinary work,” Dr. Bedran-Russo explained. “I have been lucky to have found great collaborators just across the street in the College of Pharmacy and more recently with the UIUC Beckman Institute.”

Dr. Ana Bedran-Russo (center) was one of only ten faculty from across campus honored by the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research with Researcher of the Year awards.

Dr. Bedran-Russo won as the Rising Star in the Clinical Sciences category. She was nominated by Dr. Luisa Di Pietro (left), Associate Vice Chancellor for Research. Dr. Mitra Dutta, Vice Chancellor for Research, is at right.

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Dr. Luisa DiPietro Receives Two Honors

Dr. Luisa A. DiPietro, ’80, MS Histology ’82, Professor of Periodontics, Director of the Center for Wound Healing and Tissue Regeneration, and Associate Vice Chancellor for Research, was selected as the recipient of the Distinguished Service Award from the Wound Healing Society of Bethesda, MD. The award is given to an individual who has been recognized and nominated by his or her peers for outstanding contributions to the growth and development of the society.

Dr. Luisa DiPietro (left) receives her award from Dr. Lisa Gould (right) of the Wound Healing Society.

The University of Illinois also has selected Dr. DiPietro as a University Scholar for 2015-2016.

“The University Scholars Program was created to honor and reward outstanding teachers and scholars,” said Dr. Timothy L. Killeen, President of the University.

“I have a fantastic group of people who work in my lab,” Dr. DiPietro said. “There is Dr. Lin Chen, a Research Assistant Professor of Periodontics; Dr. Wendy Cerny, Research Assistant Professor and Coordinator for the Center for Wound Healing and Tissue Regeneration; and Director of the Office of Faculty Affairs; Yang Zhao, my Lab Manager; and Jian Zhou, a research technician. They are remarkable people that allow me to balance a very active research program with all my other duties.”

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AAE Honors Dr. Christopher Wenckus With I. B. Bender Lifetime Educator Award

Dr. Christopher Wenckus, ’71, Endodontics ’74, Associate Professor and former longtime Head of the Department of Endodontics, received the prestigious I. B. Bender Lifetime Educator Award from the American Association of Endodontists (AAE).

The I.B. Bender Lifetime Educator Award is given annually to acknowledge an AAE member whose contributions to endodontics in the field of education have demonstrated excellence through selfless commitment to full-time educational pursuits, and whose valuable contributions have instilled in his/her students the desire to pursue excellence in their careers.

“I was deeply honored to get this award—the highest for an endodontic educator,” Dr. Wenckus said. “In my acceptance speech, I thanked my ‘two families’ for the opportunity to continue my career in education.

Dr. Christopher Wenckus, surrounded by faculty and colleagues at the AAE awards presentation.

“My real-life family backed me all the way,” he continued. “None of my kids came home after college; all were gainfully employed. This enabled me to leave private practice in 1999 and come fulltime at the College as Department Head.

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’59, who was my teacher here at UIC and practice partner and who passed away way too young, and to Dr. Nijole Remeikis, ’59, who encouraged me to stay in education and eventually groomed me for the Department Head job.”

Dr. Remeikis is a former Bender Award recipient and was Dr. Wenckus’s predecessor as Department Head.

He thanked current Department Head Dr. Brad Johnson, Endodontics ’91, for nominating him for the award, and Dr. Wenckus noted that his “biggest backer” is his wife of 45 years, Elaine. “She was with me every step of the way,” he said.

Dr. Aram Kim Wins ACP Sharry Research Award

Dr. Aram Kim, MS Prosthodontics ’14, Clinical Assistant Professor, Restorative Dentistry, was the first place winner of the John J. Sharry Research Competition of the American College of Prosthodontics (ACP).

Dr. Kim won for her research, “Abutment Material Effect on Peri-Implant Soft Tissue Color and Perceived Esthetics.”

“We, as clinicians, always strive for the best treatment for our patients,” Dr. Kim explained. “To be able to provide patient-centered care, I felt that we needed a better understanding of patients’ perception and satisfaction of dental treatment. In my study, I compared perception and satisfaction between patients and clinicians on dental implant soft tissue esthetics by different abutment material choices.”

“The core finding from my study was that patients’ satisfaction did not differ among different materials used although measurable color difference was noted with a sophisticated spectrophotometer,” she added.

“Special thanks to my mentors Drs. Stephen Campbell and Kent Knoernschild for their unwavering support in the design and analysis for the study. Also thanks to Drs. Lee Jameson and Farhad Fayz for their selflessness in helping with the data Dr. Radi Masri, chair of collection. Dr. Jameson the Sharry Competition, was the recipient of the presents the first place award to Dr. Aram Kim. same award in 1977, also

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in New Orleans. The history re-lives and the legacy continues,” Dr. Kim concluded.

Dr. Phimon Atsawasuwan Receives Biomedical Research Award

Dr. Phimon Atsawasuwan, MS Orthodontics ’11, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Orthodontics, was awarded the American Association of Orthodontists Foundation’s 2015 Biomedical Research Award. Dr. Atsawasuwan’s award was based on his study, “The effect of microRNA-29 on orthodontic tooth movement.”

Partnered with Dr. Xiaofeng Zhou, an Associate Professor in the Department of Periodontics, Dr. Atsawasuwan will work using animal models to investigate roles of microRNA during tooth movement, while Dr. Zhou will help on the technique of laser-captured micro-dissection and analysis of microRNA result.

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“We expect to gain an insight on how microRNA-29 plays roles in periodontal ligament cells, osteoblasts, and osteoclasts function during tooth movement,” Dr. Atsawasuwan. “We will also investigate if changes of level microRNA-29 will affect the rate of tooth movement in animals.”

The Biomedical Research Award allocates $30,000 for one year to each recipient, and six awards are given per year. All applicants must be between three-to-14 years in their academic careers.

The award is designed to help orthodontic faculty conduct independent orthodontic and craniofacial biology research.

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Dr. Aristotelis Marinis Receives UIC Teacher Recognition Award

Dr. Aristotelis Marinis, a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Restorative Dentistry, received a Teacher Recognition Award for the 20142015 academic year from the Teacher Recognition Program (TRP) of UIC’s Council for Excellence in Teaching and Learning.

The award recognizes the documented excellence of UIC teachers. When considering possible award recipients, the award committee reviews considerations such as an instructor’s peer reviews, student evaluations and unsolicited letters and comments, and student achievements. Dr. Marinis Dr. Aristotelis Marinis. was notified in December of 2014 of the committee’s decision to present him with the award.

Dr. Marinis is extremely grateful to those who supported him along the way. He said, “I would like to thank my department for all the support that people provided me; my colleagues Dr. Stephen Campbell and Dr. Fatemeh Afshari, Prosthodontics ’09, MS Oral Sciences ‘09; and Dr. Judy Yuan for her mentorship. I would also like to thank all the faculty and staff for creating the best environment for teaching and mainly the residents for making me happy every day with their motivation and dedication to achieve their best.”

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Dr. Ales Obrez Receives Dr. Jon Daniel Award

Dr. Ales Obrez, PhD ’92, Associate Professor, Restorative Dentistry, has been conferred the College’s 2015 Dr. Jon Daniel Teaching Award.

Dr. Obrez received the award from Dean Clark Stanford and two previous Daniel Award winners, Dr. Blasé Brown, Clinical Assistant Professor, Oral Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences, and Dr. Alison Doubleday, Assistant Professor, Oral Biology, at a recent faculty meeting.

The Daniel Award was established in 2010 in memory of longtime Oral Biology faculty member

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Dr. Jon Daniel, to honor instructors who have made exemplary contributions to UIC dental students’ learning. Dr. Daniel passed away in 2009.

Dr. Daniel’s qualities cited in the award are the ability to engage students’ interest, curiosity, the ability to motivate students, to challenge them, and to respond to their needs.

Dr. Obrez noted one of the ways he tries to go above and beyond his job description as an educator.

“I think it’s important that we as educators give students what they in some cases may not even be getting from their families, such as advice on professional decisions that may impact their lives,” Dr. Obrez explained. “That’s what Dr. Daniel was very good at, namely giving the students advice on how to handle the highs and lows of life and on what to do in the future, using examples from his own life experiences.”

A highlight of being in education, Dr. Obrez noted, is “when your student, whom you guided and mentored, becomes successful.”

Dr. Ales Obrez, with Jayne Daniel and Lauren Daniel at the Dr. Jon Daniel Award presentation.

Study Aims to Determine if Green Tea can Slow Cancer in Smokers

A study by College researchers aims to determine whether green tea can inhibit the growth of cancer cells in smokers.

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Drs. Guy Adami and Joel Schwartz aim to determine whether green tea can inhibit the growth of cancer cells in smokers. the caffeine found in tea, catechins—especially the most active and abundant one, epigallocatechin-3gallate—has been shown in animal models to be effective in preventing lung and other cancers.

Drs. Guy Adami and Joel Schwartz, Associate Professors of Oral Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences, hope to see whether green tea can induce a protective process of cell death called apoptosis, which occurs when cells of a living organism are damaged, for example by carcinogens.

The researchers will analyze RNA collected from cells in the mouth and cheek of study participants to determine, based on gene expression, cell pathways that are regulated by moderate levels of green tea consumption.

In an earlier study, Dr. Schwartz discovered increased apoptosis in cells taken from the tongue of tobacco smokers after a month of exposure to the catechins from green tea.

“We believe the cathechins found in green tea are a possible daily preventative approach for head and neck cancers,” Dr. Adami said.

For more information about the study, call (312) 355-4311 or e-mail DENTSGreenTea@uic.edu.

Dr. E. Dwayne Karateew Joins Department of Periodontics in Dual Role

Dr. E. Dwayne Karateew recently joined the College as Clinical Associate Professor for Postgraduate Periodontics in the Department of Periodontics where, he noted, he will “essentially wear two hats.”

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my clinical experience in both Periodontics and Prosthodontics into the graduate clinical environment. The new Commission on Dental Accreditation directives mandate that Periodontal residents become proficient in the provisional restoration of osseointegrated implants, and my role is to deliver this education.”

He noted that his second function “is in clinical research. This will be potentially in collaboration with other institutions in multi-center studies, with our corporate partners and in guiding our residents through their Master’s thesis research projects.”

With nearly 20 years of clinical experience, Dr. Karateew’s goal is to impart knowledge to Periodontics residents “so that I can watch them surpass my pinnacles,” he said. “This is the greatest compliment any educator can receive.

“Having a little laugh along the trip is an added bonus,” Dr. Karateew added.

Administration

Dr. Susan Rowan, ’84, Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs, gave the 2015 commencement speech at Mother McAuley High School in Chicago on May 17.

Dr. Clark Stanford, Dean and UIC Distinguished Professor, spoke at the BIS2015 Dental Implant Symposium February 9 to 11, 2015, in Bangkok, Thailand. There were about a thousand attendees at this conference and the title of his talk was Evolution of Dental Implant Therapy.

He presented lectures on Integrating Predictable Esthetics into Clinical Practice and on Managing the Young Adult Presented with Missing Teeth; What Do You Do? at the 2015 Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting.

Dr. Stanford gave a talk at the Academy of Osseointegration annual session in San Francisco on “Clinical Practice Guidelines for management of the Edentulous Maxilla” on March 13.

He is the new editor for the upcoming edition of Boucher’s Prosthodontic Treatment for Edentulous Patients.

Dr. Stanford was interviewed by ABC 7-TV news in Chicago on the federal government lowering the recommended amount of fluoride added to drinking water because too much fluoride has become a common cause of white splotches on teeth in children. This is the first time in more than 50 years that the government has taken this action.

Department of Endodontics Dr. E. Dwayne Karateew.

Dr. Karateew earned his B.Sc. in Microbiology from the University of British Columbia in Vancouver; his DDS from the Columbia University School of Dental Medicine in New York City; his Certificate in Advanced Education in General Dentistry from Columbia; and Certificates in Periodontics and Fixed Prosthodontics from the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia.

He previously taught at the University of Pennsylvania, the University of Washington, and the University of British Columbia. Dr. Karateew has offered major presentations in the US, Canada, and in Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.

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Dr. Mohamed Fayad, Endodontics ’00, Clinical Associate Professor, gave two presentations at the Chicago Dental Society Midwinter meeting in February: 3-D Imaging in Endodontics and Root Canals or Implants? He also gave an invited presentation at the American Association of Endodontists meeting in Seattle in May. Dr. Brad Johnson, Endodontics ’91, Head and Director of Postdoctoral Endodontics, gave a presentation on Pulp Regeneration at the CDS Midwinter Meeting in February. He was elected to a three-year term on the Board of Directors of the American Association of Endodontists at the annual meeting in May. He was also appointed to a fouryear term as a Commissioner for the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) and Chair of the Endodontics Review Committee, beginning in 2016.

Dr William Nudera, ’99, MS Endodontics ’05, Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor, gave a presentation at the American Association of Endodontists meeting in May.

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Dr. Anne George, Allan G. Brodie Endowed Professor, Brodie Tooth Development Genetics and Regenerative Medicine Research Laboratory and Professor, Oral Biology presented at the 15th International Meeting on Biomimetic Materials Processing (BMMP-15) Jan 23 to 26 at Nagoya University, Japan. Her talk was on Biomimetic Extracellular Matrix Scaffold for Hard Tissue Regeneration.

Dr. Moneim Zaki, PhD ’69, Professor Emeritus, who had been working at the College part-time after retiring a few years ago, has moved to Portland, OR.

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Dr. William G. Flick, ’74, Clinical Associate Professor, spoke on Local Anesthesia, Pain, and Anxiety Management at an ADA CERP course at the Quincy Country Club, Quincy, IL on March 20.

Dr. Spiro Karras, ’89, was appointed Clinical Assistant Professor in the department.

Dr. Antonia Kolokythas, OMFS ’04, MS Oral Sciences ’11, Associate Professor, presented: Principles of Head and Neck Reconstruction, ACOMS, Annual Boot Camp Certification Course, Chicago, April. At the 5th World IAOO Congress, Sao Paolo, Brazil, she presented; MicroRNAs Enriched in Epithelium of Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Never Smokers, and Decreased Expression Levels of PFN1, TMSB4X and KRT13 in Advanced Stage Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma.

She also was on a panel discussion on Molecular Biology-Translational Medicine, and chaired an Oral Abstract Session on Salivary Gland Tumors and a Poster Session at the Congress.

Dr. Michael Miloro, Head, was appointed Section Editor, Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Dr. Miloro; Dr. Cortino Sukotjo, Assistant Professor, Restorative Dentistry; and Dr. Louis Mercuri, MS OMFS ’75, received a $5,000 grant from the American Society of TMJ Surgeons, for “Outcomes of total TMJ replacement surgery.”

Dr. Miloro presented Complications of TMJ Surgery, Open Treatment of Condyle Fractures at the Congreso Internacional de ALACIBU in Lima, Peru, in May, and UIC Sleep Medicine Grand Rounds, Surgical Treatment of Sleep Apnea, in June.

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Peer-Reviewed Publications Kolokythas A, Weiskopf S, Singh M, Cabay RJ. Renal Cell Carcinoma: Delayed metachronous metastases to parotid and cerebellum. J Oral Maxillofac Surg 73: 1296, 2015, http://dx.doi. org/10.1016/j.joms.2015.01.017’.

Miloro M, Haupt A, Olsson A, Kolokythas A. Oral spindle cell lipoma: A rare occurrence and review of the literature. Oral Maxillofac Surg Cases 1: 12-14, 2015, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j. omsc.2015.04.002 Schlieve T, Funderburk J, Flick W, Miloro M, Kolokythas A. How do general dentists and orthodontists determine where to refer patients requiring oral and maxillofacial surgical procedures?

J Oral Maxillofac Surg 73: 509-513, 2015, http:// dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.joms.2014.08.004.

Schlieve T, Hull W, Miloro M, Kolokythas A. Is immediate reconstruction of the mandible with nonvascularized bone graft following resection of benign pathology a viable treatment option? J Oral Maxillofac Surg 73: 541-549, 2015, http://dx.doi. org/10.1016/j.joms.2014.10.019

Book Chapters

Jamali J, Kolokythas A, Miloro M. Anatomical Considerations in Dentoalveolar Surgery, and Soft Tissue Injuries of the Face, in Atlas of Operative Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Haggerty and Laughlin, Eds., Wiley-Blackwell, 2015.

Jamali J, Kolokythas A, Miloro M. Clinical Applications of Digital Dental Technology in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, in Clinical Applications of Digital Dental Technology, Masri and Driscoll, Eds., Wiley, 2015.

Schlieve T, Kolokythas A. Excision of facial skin malignancy, in Atlas of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Kademani D, Tiwana P, Eds., Elsevier, 2015.

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Dr. Michael D. Colvard, ’85, MS Oral Sciences ’00, Professor, and Director, UIC DMRT Center, has been chosen to receive an Oxford Foundation Fellowship. The research title of his Fellowship is Museum Anthropology of Mesoamerican Dental Shamanism, Ethnomedicines, and Catholic Mission During the Anthropocene.

Dr. Colvard recently earned a PhD in Theology and Medical Anthropology through the Graduate

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Theological Foundation and its parent, Oxford Foundation House, Oxford, UK. His PhD focused on plants used by clergy, monks, and Catholic Knights to treat dental and oral pain and provide analgesia during the traumas and epidemics of the Middle Ages.

He and Dr. Benjamin Vesper, Research Assistant Professor, were co-authors, with lead author Dr. William J. Pestle and fellow co-authors Drs. Victoria Brennan, Roger L. Sierra, Erin K. Smith, and Geoffrey A. Cordell, on the article Hand-held Raman Spectroscopy as a Pre-Screening Tool for Archaeological Bone in the Journal of Archeological Science, 58 (2015) 113-120.

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Dr. T. Peter Tsay, Professor, was honored as a Visiting Professor of Nanjing Medical University in a special ceremony on March 13, 2015 in Nanjing, China. Dr. Tsay was presented a certificate of professorship by Chancellor Lin Wang of Nanjing Medical University. The ceremony took place before Dr. Tsay’s two-day course entitled Esthetics and Orthodontic Treatment. The course was attended by faculty and students of the Orthodontic Department of Nanjing Medical University and orthodontists from the City of Nanjing and the Province of Jiangsu.Dr. Tsay is also invited as a featured speaker for the Annual Meeting of Chinese Orthodontic Society to be held in Nanchang, China, Nov. 2 through 4, 2015.

Dr. T. Peter Tsay (right) was presented a certificate of professorship by Chancellor Lin Wang of Nanjing Medical University.

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Dr. Marcio da Fonseca, Department Head, spoke on “The Importance of Oral Health in Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation Autism” at the University of Sao Paulo, Brazil, School of Dentistry; “Taking Care of Children with Cancer—The Role of the Pediatric Dentist” at the King Saud University College of Dentistry in Saudi Arabia; “Childhood Cancer: Oral and Dental Aspects” at the University of Damman College of Dentistry and at the Conference for Arab Pediatric Dentists in Kuwait; and the “Treatment of the Medically Compromised Child” at the Michigan Dental Association Annual Meeting in Lansing, MI. Pediatric Dentistry Residents Drs. Jazmine Dillard, ’13; Ellen Huang; Lindsey North; Dhara Patel; Reena Patel, ’13; Jonathan Patrick; Mital Spatz, ’10; and Megan Van Lieshout Presented posters at the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry meeting in Seattle in May. The graduating Pediatric Dentistry residents gave Dr. Shar Fadavi, MS Pediatric Dentistry ’11, Professor, Pediatric Dentistry, a nice surprise during their graduation ceremony, presenting Dr. Fadavi with a Lifetime Achievement Award. Dr. Jazmine Dillard read the citation on behalf of the Residents.

Dr. Linda Kaste, Associate Professor, was elected to the American Association of Dental Research Board of Directors as a member-at-large for a three-year term that will end in 2018.

Dr. Flavia Lamberghini, Pediatric Dentistry ’06, MS Oral Sciences ’06, Clinical Assistant Professor, presented on Welcoming the Pediatric Patient to your Office at the Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting.

Dr. Sheela Raja, Assistant Professor, was the lead author on an article, “Identifying Elements of Patient-Centered Care in Underserved Populations: A Qualitative Study of Patient Perspectives,” published in the journal Plos One, May 19, 2015.

She was the lead author on “Trauma Informed Care in Medicine: Current Knowledge and Future Research Directions,” published in Family Community Health, Vol. 378, No. 3, pp. 216-226.

She also published a study, “Self-Reported Physical Health Associations of Traumatic Events in Medical and Dental Outpatients: A Cross-Sectional Study” in the journal Medicine. On May 31, she appeared on Channel 2 News on CBS-TV in Chicago to discuss how to keep youngsters active on summer break.

Dr. Larry Salzmann, Clinical Professor and Predoctoral Program Clinic Director, Pediatric Dentistry, was elected Chair of the American Dental

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The Department of Pediatric Dentistry held its annual Give Kids a Smile Day Feb. 5. UIC Mascot Sparky D. Dragon came by to greet the youngsters who were receiving free dental care and education. They were joined by the Tooth Fairy (student Farah Shakir). A total of 101 children came from Children of Peace School and St. Malachy School.

Education Association Section on Pediatric Dentistry.

Dr. Darien Weatherspoon, Assistant Professor, spoke on Oral Cancer in the African American Community at the College on Feb. 24.

Dr. Christine Wu, Professor, chaired the PhD/DDS Degree oral defense in mid-May for the West China School of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China. It is the oldest and most established dental school in China.

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Dr. Luisa DiPietro, Professor, spoke on “Site specific differences in the inflammatory response to injury” at the Annual Meeting of the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, Denver, CO, and on “Right-sizing wound angiogenesis” at the World Congress of Angiogenesis, Boston MA. Sessons chaired: Stem Cell Niche, Session Discussion Leader, Gordon Conference on Tissue Repair and Regeneration, New London NH; and New Concepts in Inflammation, Session Chair, Annual Meeting of the Wound Healing Society, San Antonio TX. Dr. Praveen Gajendrareddy, Assistant Professor, was invited to be a site visitor for the Commission on Dental Accreditation.

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Professor, spoke at the Temple School of Dentistry to the Post-Baccalaureate Students about becoming NELDA (National Entry Level Dental Assistant) Certified (through DANB, the Dental Assisting National Board) so they can assist in the clinics during their program. He also spoke at Dental Lifeline Network on the need for periodontal evaluations and care of the people they serve.

Dr. E. Dwayne Karateew, Clinical Associate Professor, spoke at the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) meeting in San Francisco, CA, on “Non-Surgical enhancement of the Peri-implant hard and soft tissues. He also hosteds an open forum with Drs. Dennis Tarnow and Eric van Dooren.

Dr. Zakaria S. Messieha, Clinical Professor, and Dr. Michael Colvard, Professor, Oral Medicine and Diagnosrtic Sciences, coordinated and participated in a medical mission in Santa Cruz, Bolivia, with a team of surgeons from Mexico and Colombia.

Dr. Nuha Nakib received a Golden Apple Award from the DMD Class of 2015.

Dr. Thomas F. Schneider, Clinical Assistant Professor, this year is concluding his three-year term on the board of the Chicago Dental Society as well as three years on the finance committee of the CDS, serving as the Chair of the finance committee. He also is completing his second year on the Board of the CDS Foundation, which is the charitable arm of the CDS. The Foundation established and supports a free dental clinic in Wheaton, IL. Dr. Tolga Tozum, Associate Professor, presented on Peri-Implant Diseases; Preventive Methods: Diagnosis and Treatment Options at the 58th annual Midwest Society of Periodontology meeting. He also gave a talk on “Soft and Hard Tissue Grafting in Implant Dentistry” at the Meffert Implant Institute in Ankara, Turkey.

Dr. Juhi Uttami matriculated into both the PhD in Oral Sciences and Periodontics Residency program.

Papers Published

Bhat UB, Watanabe K. Serpine1 mediates Porphyromonas finfivalis induced insulin secretion in the pancreatic beta cell line MIN6. J Oral Biol, April 2015;2(1).

Dursun E, Dursun CK, Eratalay K, Orhan K, Celik HH, Tözüm TF. Do Porous Titanium Granule Grafts Affect Bone Microarchitecture at Augmented Maxillary Sinus Sites? A Pilot Split-Mouth Human

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Study. Implant Dent 2015, ePub ahead of print.

Ebrahimi N, Obando J, Schmerman M, Khan S, Kawar N. Management of Thin Gingival Biotype with Hard and Soft Tissue Augmentation Post Orthodontic Treatment: A Case Report. Open J Dent Oral Med 2015, 3: 53-58.

Fordham JB, Naqvi AR, Nares S. Regulation of miR-24, miR-30b, and miR-142-3p during macrophage and dendritic cell differentiation potentiates innate immunity. J Leukoc Biol, ePub ahead of print.

Goldufsky J, Wood SJ, Jayaraman V, Chen L, Qin S, Zhang C, DiPietro LA, Shafikhani S. Pseudomonas aeruginosa requires type III secretion system to inhibit wound healing in diabetic skin. Wnd Rep Regen, ePub ahead of press.

Gould L, Abadir P, Brem H, Carter M, ConnerKerr T, Davidson J, DiPietro L, Falanga V, et al.

Chronic wound repair and healing in older adults: Current status and future research. J Am Geriatr Soc. 2015, 63:427-438 Khan S, Carmosino AJ, Yuam JC, Lucchiari N Jr, Kawar N, Sukotjo C. Postdoctoral periodontal program directors’ perspectives of resident selection. J Periodontol 2015, 86:177-184.

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Dr. Alison Alberts, Resident, and her playing professional women’s football for the Chicago Bliss, was the subject of an article in the online publication DNAInfo.com on May 13.

Dr. Natalie Baker, Resident, at the American Prosthodontic Society meeting, earned second place in the APS Graduate Prosthodontic Research Award competition for “Characterization and Biocompatibility of Transparent Nanotubes on Hybrid ZrO2-Ti.” Dr. Priscilla Chang, Clinical Associate Professor, was recognized by the D-2s with a Golden Apple Award.

Dr. Sam Flores, Professor Emeritus, was honored by the Province of Ilocos Sur of the Philippines during the Pammadayaw 197th Anniversary of the Province celebration with the Fr. Jose Burgos Achievement Award in recognition of his achievements in dentistry and philanthropy.

Accepting the award for Dr. Flores was his sister, Phoebe Flores.

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Joseph Powers, D-2 President; Dr. Priscilla Chang; and Matthew Bernard, D-2 Vice President. competition for “Fretting corrosion behavior of Ti6Al4V dental implant alloy: The role of fretting frequencies.”

Dr. Virginia Hogsett, Resident, presented “A Prosthetic Approach to Class III Malocclusion Utilizing Fixed Complete Denture Therapy” at the American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics in February.

Dr. Adriana Semprum-Clavier, Clinical Associate Professor, received the Educator of the Year Award from the Student Hispanic Dental Association.

Dr. Craig Sikora, Resident, discussed a full-arch milled FDP/porcelain treatment plan at the department’s Prosthodontic Implant Club meeting on March 10.

Dr. Cortino Sukotjo, Assistant Professor, earned Phoebe Flores with the Fr. Jose Burgos Achievement Award an Associate conferred to Dr. Sam Flores.

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Academy of Prosthodontics. The Fellowship is conferred for collective career merit and recognizes leadership within the oral health and prosthodontic communities. He also earned the American College of Prosthodontists Clinician/Researcher Award.

The award is presented to individuals who have made substantial contributions to the welfare and advancement of the ACP or prosthodontics, with outstanding contributions to academic dentistry, and contributions to the sciences or health professions.

Dr. Isabella da Silva Vieira Marques won second place in the APS table clinic competition for “Surface characterization and corrosion behavior of bioactive coatings on cp-Ti surface for dental applications.”

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Dr. Bin Yang, Clinical Assistant Professor, earned the American College of Prosthodontists 2014 GSK Prosthodontist Innovator Award.

Her research, “Novel Nano-ceramic Coating on Polymethyl Methacrylate Denture Base Material,” seeks to lead to the establishment of a novel TiO2ZrO2 ceramic coating technique to increase physical and mechanical surface properties, reduce the diffusion of pathogens into the acrylic base material, and facilitate the easier removal of pathogenic factors.

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November

16: Golf Outing, 2 p.m., Cog Hill Golf & Country Club, 12294 Archer Ave., Lemont, IL 60439. Email dentalum@uic.edu or call (312) 996-0485.

18: Interprofessional Approach to the Management of Ectodermal Dysplasias, National Foundation of Ectodermal Dysplasias Regional Healthcare Provider Conference, 12:30 to 5 p.m., UIC College of Dentistry. Free admission. Four hours Continuing Education credit.

Registration is at https://edschicagoconference. eventbrite.com. More information is at http://www. ectodermaldysplasiasconference.com/midwest.html.

19: Coronal Polishing and Pit/Fissure Sealants Course. UIC College of Dentistry. Fee is $450 for Illinois State Dental Society member dentist staff, $800 for ISDS non-member dentist staff. Email gpitchford@isds.org, log on to www.isds.org, or call (800) 475-4737.

14: Coronal Polishing and Pit/Fissure Sealants Course. UIC College of Dentistry. Fee is $450 for Illinois State Dental Society member dentist staff, $800 for ISDS non-member dentist staff. Email gpitchford@isds.org, log on to www.isds.org, or call (800) 475-4737.

18: Nitrous Oxide Monitoring and Administration Course. UIC College of Dentistry. Fee is $275 for Illinois State Dental Society member dentist staff, $500 for ISDS non-member dentist staff. Email gpitchford@isds.org, log on to www.isds.org, or call (800) 475-4737.

January 2016

21-29: Dental health delegation to Cuba with Dr. Marcio da Fonseca, Head, Department of Pediatric Dentistry. Email Marcio@uic.edu.

February 2016

October 7: Nitrous Oxide Monitoring and Administration Course. UIC College of Dentistry. Fee is $275 for Illinois State Dental Society member dentist staff, $500 for ISDS non-member dentist staff. Email gpitchford@isds.org, log on to www.isds.org, or call (800) 475-4737.

14 and 15: Anesthesia/Sedation Assistant Monitoring Clinical Certification Course. UIC College of Dentistry. Fee is $525 for Illinois State Dental Society member dentist staff, $850 for ISDS non-member dentist staff. Email gpitchford@isds. org, log on to www.isds.org, or call (800) 475-4737.

24: Early Childhood Caries and Dental Trauma, free lecture sponsored by UIC College of Dentistry and the Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation, 8 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at the College of Dentistry. Attendees will earn four Continuing Education credits. To register, log on to http://www.deltadentalil.com/uiclecture.

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TBA: Achieving and Maintaining Optimal Treatment Outcomes for Patients with Partial and Complete Edentulism Utilizing Interdisciplinary Care and Digital Technology. UIC Voices of Excellence Session, Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting.

Call (312) 996-8495.

26: Reception during the Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting, Virgin Hotel, 203 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. 5 to 7 p.m., Call (312) 996-0485.

April 2016

15: Reunion, UIC College of Dentistry, Loyola University Chicago School of Dentistry, and Northwestern University School of Dentistry alumni. Years ending in “1” and “6” highlighted.

Alumni Awards presented. Carlisle Banquets, 435 E. Butterfield Rd., Lombard, IL 60148. Email dentalum@uic.edu or call (312) 996-0485.

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Don’t forget to post and look for UIC events on the UIC Calendar at http://www.uic.edu/htbin/eventcal/ eventcal.fcgi. (FN)

Equipment

KaVo’s award-winning electric collections.

Innovation changes everything. KaVo has revamped its family of innovative electric handpieces.

KaVo electrics are now shorter, lighter, and more comfortable. For ultimate cutting performance, make the switch to KaVo electrics today. www.trykavo. com, (888) ASK-KAVO. (FN)

Brokerage, Financial, and Legal Services HinrichsZenk+Pesavento (HZP) provides dental CPA and business advisory service, accounting and tax services, practice valuations and transitions, retirement planning and administration, tax compliance and planning, and payroll. Log on to www.hinrichszenk.com or call (844) HZP-4DDS.

Insurance

Protecting dentists. It’s all we do at TDIC. Especially when just starting out. New graduates receive their first year of professional liability insurance for a price that’s a little surprising. Learn more at www.tdicsolutions.com/newgrad. (FA, FCRD) Treloar & Heisel Inc. Financial Services for the Dental and Medical Professional. Disability income plan; business overhead expense insurance; disability buy/sell; long-term care. 1 (800) 345-6040, treloaronline.com. (FA)

Miscellaneous

Facebook users can sign up to be a fan of the UIC College of Dentistry. Just type in “University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry” in the search bar of your Facebook page. (FN) Wound Healing Seminars are held once per month at 12:30 p.m. on selected Thursdays. Call (312) 3552662 for more information. (FN) Know a college-level predental student? Tell them about our monthly tours from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Tours are followed by a Q&A session with College of Dentistry Admissions staff. RSVP information is posted on the Admissions website at http://dentistry.uic.edu/prospective_students/ prospective_student_tour_registration and http:// dentistry.uic.edu/prospective_students/doctor_of_ dental_medicine__dmd_/.

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Positions/Practices/Space Available

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 William S. Bike at billbike@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) Dentists wanted: Associates earn $200,000 while gaining lots of great experience. We love to teach comprehensive pedo, surgical extractions, space maintenance, fillings, etc. to the right person. If you are willing to learn, we will keep you busy.

Malpractice paid. Recent grads and H1B visas welcomed. Offices in Chicago and just outside Cook County. Email resume (as Word or PDF attachment only or paste resume in e-mail message) to dimitri_h@hotmail.com (FA) General dentist: Family Dental Care. Full- or part-time. Several of our associates have become partners. Come and talk to them. Very high income potential. Specialists on staff. Currently four locations and growing. 95% fee-for-service.

No Public Aid. (773) 978-7801 (ask for Laura) or e-mail personnel@familydentalcare.com. http:/ familydentalcare.com. (FA) Immediate opening for pediatric DDS/DMD in expanding multi-specialty practice. High-end technology. Two beautiful locations. Southwest suburbs, P/T hours available. Looking to add to an amazing team. Please send resume to: hiringteam2014@aol.com. (FA 7/17/15) Immediate opening for oral surgeon in expanding multi-specialty practice. High-end technology, two beautiful locations, Southwest suburbs. P/T hours available. Looking to add to an amazing team.

Please send resume to hiringteam2014@aol.com.

(FA 7/23/15) Immediate opening for endodontist in expanding multi-specialty practice. High-end technology, two beautiful locations, Southwest suburbs. P/T hours available. Looking to add to an amazing team.

Please send resume to hiringteam2014@aol.com.

(FA 7/23/15)

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24th Annual UIC Alumni & Friends

GOLF OUTING WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2015

Cog Hill Golf & Country Club 12294 Archer Ave. Lemont, IL 60439

2 p.m. Shotgun Start • 6 p.m. Dinner $125 per person, includes golf on Course #1, cart, and dinner $195 per person for Dubsdread Course #4, cart, and dinner $40 per person Dinner only

WIN RAFFLES, PRIZES, AND AWARDS!

Special raffle for largest turn out from Reunion years ending in -1 or -6!

For more information, contact Ana Lisa Ogbac at (312) 996-0485 or dentevent@uic.edu.

Detach and send with your check made payable to UIC Dental Alumni Association by September 7.

SEND RESERVATIONS TO:

Office of Advancement and Alumni Affairs (MC 621) UIC College of Dentistry • 801 S. Paulina St. • Chicago, IL 60612

REGISTRATION FORM Name _______________________________

_________ $125 Golf, Cart, Dinner

School and class year _____________________

_________ $195 Dubsdread, Cart, Dinner

Billing address _________________________

_________ $40 Dinner

City, State, Zip _________________________

_________ Total

Phone _______________________________ E-mail _______________________________ CREDIT CARD INFORMATION: Name on card __________________________ Card number __________________________

Foursome: ____________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________

Exp. date and CID _______________________

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Continuing Education Instructors: Dr. Richard Perry, ’68, and Dr. James Bryniarski, ’78, Clinical Assistant Professor, Restorative Dentistry, and Katherine Lutz, RDH. Fee: $450 ISDS member dentist staff; $800 nonmember dentist staff.

Prerequisite: Must be at least age 18, and a dental assistant for at least 1,000 hours.

Continuing Education Courses to be Held at College of Dentistry ISDS Courses Several Continuing Education courses, held under the auspices of the Illinois State Dental Society (ISDS), are scheduled to be held at the UIC College of Dentistry, 801 S. Paulina St., Chicago, IL 60612.

The ISDS is an approved provider of Continuing Education and is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider.* For more information or to register, or for refund and cancellation information, email Gloria Pitchford at gpitchford@isds.org, log on to www.isds.org, or call (800) 475-4737.

Coronal Polishing and Pit/Fissure Sealants Course

Course objectives: This course will provide dental assistants with the proper educational requirements as stated in Illinois law for application of pit and fissure sealants and coronal polishing which includes didactic study in anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and dental emergencies followed by a written exam.

This course also will include two hours of clinical experience on pit and fissure sealants and two hours on coronal polishing. The clinical instruction on coronal polishing will include work performed on a human subject.

At the completion of this course and prior to being permitted to perform these expanded functions in Illinois, the dental assistant must meet the following requirements: Be 18 years of age and working as a dental assistant for at least 1,000 hours.

The supervising dentist must personally observe the successful placement of six sealants on a patient or patients by the dental assistant.

The successful participant will receive a certificate of completion.

Continental breakfast and lunch are provided.

Credit: Ten credit hours.

Dates: Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015; Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015.

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Anesthesia/Sedation Assistant Monitoring Clinical Certification Course

This course is offered as a Continuing Education experience for dental assistants and hygienists 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.

Course objectives and competencies: The assistant will: Become familiar with the anatomy and physiology involved with monitoring and airway maintenance in the sedated dental patient.

Obtain a basic understanding of the physiology of the respiratory, cardiovascular, and neurological systems as they related to anesthesia and sedation.

Become familiar with the health questionnaire and its application for the evaluation of the patient undergoing anesthesia/sedation and be able to link this information to the ASA classification.

Develop an understanding of the levels of sedation/anesthesia and be able to recognize these levels in the patient under dental sedation.

Acquire the skills required for monitoring the sedated patient, including monitoring of blood pressure, pulse, perspiration temperature, and level of consciousness.

Learn to operate automated monitoring devices including the EKG and pulse-oximeter.

Learn to complete the anesthesia record and make appropriate monitoring entries during the procedure and during recovery.

Learn basic management protocols for anesthesia-related emergencies and become more competent in assisting the dentist in their management.

Credit: 12 credit hours.

Dates: Wednesday, Oct. 14, and Thursday, Oct. 15, 2015. Course times to be announced.

Instructors: Dr. William Flick, ’74, Clinical

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Associate Professor, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

Fee: $525 ISDS member dentist staff; $850 nonmember dentist staff.

Prerequisite: Current BLS certificate.

Nitrous Oxide Monitoring and Administration Course

Course objectives and content: This course for monitoring and administration of nitrous oxide by dental assistants and dental hygienists is designed to meet the certification requirements of the State of Illinois for expanded functions.

This course will include both didactic and clinical components in the monitoring and administration of nitrous oxide and advanced airway management.

It will provide instruction in anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and dental emergencies as they relate to the use of nitrous oxide in the dental office.

After successful completion of this course the dental assistant can return to the private office and provide expanded function for the dental team and the monitoring of nitrous oxide, while the dental hygienists will be able to start and stop the flow of gas.

Credit: Six credit hours.

Dates: Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2015; Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2015.

Instructor: Dr. Larry Salzmann.

Fee: $275 ISDS member dentist staff; $500 nonmember dentist staff.

Prerequisite: Must be currently certified in CPR/ BLS for healthcare providers, or its equivalent. A copy of your current BLS card must accompany registration form. This course is open to all qualified dental assistants for monitoring and dental hygienists for administering.

Meals: Continental breakfast and lunch included.

related to the ectodermal dysplasias, dermatology issues, genetics, and outcomes of an innovative proteomic clinical trial. One of the speakers will be the Dean of the UIC College of Dentistry, Dr. Clark Stanford.

Registration is at https://edschicagoconference. eventbrite.com. More information is at http://www. ectodermaldysplasiasconference.com/midwest.html.

Free Early Childhood Caries and Dental Trauma Lecture Set

The College of Dentistry and the Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation will host a free lecture for dental professionals and dental students covering “Early Childhood Caries and Dental Trauma.”

Attendees will earn four Continuing Education Credits.

The lecture will be Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015, from 8 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at the College. Breakfast and refreshments will be included.

Topics are “Recognition and Treatment of Dental Injuries in Children,” “Doctor, There’s an Infant in Your Waiting Room,” and “Early Childhood Caries and its Prevention.”

Other Courses Ectodermal Dysplasias Conference Scheduled

A variety of Continuing Education courses are available for hygienists and assistants.

The National Foundation of Ectodermal Dysplasias will present its Regional Healthcare Provider Conference, “Interprofessional Approach to the Management of Ectodermal Dysplasias,” Friday, Sept. 18, from 12:30 to 5 p.m. at the UIC College of Dentistry. Admission is free and there will be four hours of Continuing Education credit.

Talks will include dental and craniofacial aspects

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Speakers will be Dr. Denny McTigue, Professor, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH; and Dr. A. Jeffrey Wood, Professor and Chair, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, University of the Pacific, San Francisco, CA. To register, log on to http://www.deltadentalil. com/uiclecture.

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Interdisciplinary Care and Digital Technology

“Achieving and Maintaining Optimal Treatment Outcomes for Patients with Partial and Complete Edentulism Utilizing Interdisciplinary Care and Digital Technology” will be the topic at the Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting of the UIC Voices of Excellence Session in February 2016.

Speakers will be Dr. Kent Knoernschild, Professor, Restorative Dentistry; Dr. Rand Harlow, Clinical Associate Professor, Restorative Dentistry; Dr. Tolga Tozum, Associate Professor, Periodontics; and Dr. Michael Miloro, Head, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

Dental implants have become the first choice for a variety of clinical situations ranging from partial to complete edentulism. As technology evolves, implant therapy affords new and broader opportunities for the replacement of teeth and the adjacent tissues.

At the conclusion of the session, participants will understand the interdisciplinary applications of prosthodontic application of single-tooth implants,

overdentures, and implant-supported fixed complete prostheses, and surgical and restorative aspects of oral implants placed in the “esthetic zone” and related mucosal tissue management; of developing and maintaining anterior aesthetics; of immediate implants and restorations; and of managing the severely resorbed maxilla and mandible, sinus grafting, ridge augmentation, zygomatic implants, and fibula implants and restoration in cancer resections.

For information about time, location, and CE credit, call (312) 996-8495.

The University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider.

ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professional in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.

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Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting All alumni, colleagues, and friends are welcome to attend.

Complimentary hors d’oeuvres will be provided.

Cash bar.

w5 to 7 p.m. • Friday, Feb. 26, 2016 Virgin Hotel, 203 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago Visit with Dean Clark Stanford and friends and colleagues.

For information, call (312) 996-0485 or email dentevent@uic.edu.

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