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D E A R A LU MN I A N D F R I E N D S , Greetings from the Oval Office! I hope you had a great summer with some down time to spend with family and friends. I am writing this after receiving two emails from the Cincinnati Bengals trying to keep season ticket holders up to date on this offseason of change. Those emails made
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me think about how we are in a similar situation at UKCD and how our alumni need an update
PROMOTING AWARENESS OF ORAL
during this time of change.
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STUDENT NEWS
INTERIM DEAN Dr. Larry Holloway EDITORIAL BOARD
The Bengals have had the same coach for the better part of 20 years, and Marvin Lewis did
OUR MISSION
a lot of good for the franchise. He led us from the bottom of the NFL to five straight playoff appearances and thus his time at the helm should be looked at as a success. Similarly, Dean Kyrkanides brought UKCD up to date with the 21st century. He was able to remodel many areas of
Through leadership in education, patient care, discovery, and
the Dental Science Building, including the student clinics, and make UKCD the top digital dental
community engagement, we aim to advance oral and general
school in the country. Thus, his time as our leader should be looked upon with a lot of successes
health in Kentucky and beyond. We are committed to cultivating
for the school.
a humanistic environment that appreciates and respects the diversity of thought, culture, and experiences of all members of
The Bengals decided that it was time for a change in leadership after last season so that new
our community.
energy could try to take the franchise to the next level in the NFL. This led to a period of time
Linda Epling
that a coaching search had to take place so that the right person for the job could be found.
Ann Jarvis
Similarly, the leaders at UK decided that a change at UKCD was needed to bring new energy to our beloved alma mater. The search for our new dean will start soon. Currently, we are being led by
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
a great non-dental interim dean who also serves as University of Kentucky Vice Provost, Dr. Larry
Linda Epling
Holloway. Dr. Holloway continues to keep the momentum going at the college as we search for an
Ann Jarvis
interim dean with dental experience. Progress is being made on the search for an interim dean and after that person is named, then the search for our new dean will begin. We definitely want to
ART DIRECTION & DESIGN
find the right person for both positions so patience is needed as the process plays out.
Honey Creative The Bengals selected a young, offensive-minded coach, Zac Taylor. The hire has brought a lot of PHOTOGRAPHY
excitement into the offseason as he starts to change the roster and hire coaches that fit his vision
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for the team. UKCD will have this same excitement as our new hires are announced and the vision
Pete Comparoni
of the new dean starts to take shape in the school. In the meantime, the school continues to
Mark Cornelison
move forward with plans for a building expansion, adding an endodontic graduate program, and
Ann Jarvis
renovating the pediatric program’s clinic. So even during this time of change, UKCD continues to
Kyle Whiteside
move forward in a positive direction.
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Just like the Bengals are asking season ticket holders to stay positive and support the team; I ask
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that all alumni continue to be proud of UKCD and support the school in any way that you can. This is a time of change, but you can rest assured that UKCD is under great guidance and will
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COLLEGE NEWS EVENT CALENDAR 2019 OCTOBER 11-12 LEXINGTON, KY 43rd Annual Fall Symposium & Alumni Weekend
2020 FEBRUARY 3 LEXINGTON, KY Vincent A. Barr Visiting Presenter
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HIGHLIGHTS & NOTES DEPARTMENT OF ORAL HEALTH PRACTICE NOTES Dr. Bob Frazer, Chair Dr. Bob Frazer was named chair of the
UK President Dr. Eli Capilouto with Dr. Craig Miller
Department of Oral Health Practice in December 2018, after serving as interim chair since May 2017. From 2009 to 2017,
DIVISION OF ENDODONTICS
research. She is currently obtaining a PhD
Frazer served as the Division Chief of
Starting in July, the division began piloting
in Epidemiology and Biostatistics and is
Restorative and Prosthodontic Dentistry at
a new one-year endodontic program
excited to contribute in the areas of study
the college.
to provide dentists with experience in
design and data analysis to existing and
advanced evidenced-based procedures
future research projects involving faculty,
and practices in endodontic therapy.
residents, and dental students. At the 43rd
Participants will have the opportunity to
AAOP Scientific Meeting, Dr. Rojas gave
treat patients with challenging cases, be
an oral presentation about using fatigue
exposed to endodontic surgery, and have
and pain interference to predict pain status
the ability to treat cases utilizing a surgical
3 to 7 years later. She also presented
operating microscope in addition to other
a poster describing how pain status
technologies.
predicted satisfaction with life in a sample
DIVISION OF COMPREHENSIVE CARE
FEBRUARY 7 LEXINGTON, KY Barrels & Kegs and Silent Auction Fundraiser
The College of Dentistry underwent a Commission on Dental
of women with orofacial pain. Data for both
Accreditation site visit on October 16-18, 2018. Programs that were evaluated by the Accreditation Site Visit Team
DIVISION OF ORAL DIAGNOSIS, ORAL MEDICINE AND ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL RADIOLOGY
presentations came from a research grant awarded by the AAOP to her in 2016.
included the DMD program, orthodontics and dentofacial
Dr. Robert Taylor, along with alumni Drs.
orthopedics, periodontics, pediatric dentistry, general practice
Craig Adams and Patrick Campbell, led a
The college wishes Dr.
residency (12- month), and orofacial pain. All programs were
group of dental students on a service trip
John Lindroth a fond
Dr. Dolph Dawson was inducted into
re-accredited. The Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery program is
to RĂo Grande, Puerto Rico, over spring
farewell as he enjoys
the Delta Epsilon Chapter in honor of
scheduled for an accreditation visit in 2019.
break this year. Students were able to
retirement.
his contributions to the art, science, or
support the dental needs of more than 300 patients.
DIVISION OF PERIODONTOLOGY
literature of dentistry. In honor of his dedication to research, Dr. Craig Miller (pictured above)
A number of UKCD faculty,
Dr. Kathryn Wade joins the division
received a 2019-20 University Research
in several divisions, are
to serve in a team leader role. Wade
Professorship Award. This award was
included in the July 2019
graduated from UKCD in 2018, followed
established by the UK Board of Trustees
issue of Dental Clinics,
by a one-year general practice residency
in 1976 to recognize outstanding research
edited by Dr. Mohanad
at the college.
achievements. Award recipients receive
Al-Sabbagh.
$10,000 for one year, to be used to In January, Dr. Emily
further research, scholarship, and creative
The college wishes Dr. Samuel Jasper well
Winfrey was named
endeavors.
as he departs for retirement. Dr. Jasper
chief of the Division of
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served UKCD students and the college for
Comprehensive Care.
The college welcomes
Previously, Winfrey served
Dr. Marcia Rojas to the
nearly 40 years.
as a team leader in the division, helping
division. Dr. Rojas has a
Dr. Pratishtha Mishra joins the division
to oversee patient care provided by dental
Master’s in Public Health
as assistant profession as a shared
students.
and an active line of
team member with the division of Oral 5
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14th Annual Mini Residency Program in Orofacial Pain participants Diagnosis, Oral Medicine and Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology. Dr. Mishara
DIVISION OF RESTORATIVE DENTISTRY
Dental Society meeting, at the Northern Kentucky Health Department with Let’s
earned a Master of Science Degree in
Congratulations to Dr.
Immunize Northern Kentucky (LINK) VFC
Orofacial Pain in 2018 from the college
Gitanjali Pinto-Sinai
Spring Review, and American Academy of
and completed Master of Science in
on being promoted to
Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Annual
Periodontics in 2011.
associate professor with
Conference.
tenure.
DIVISION OF PROSTHODONTICS
Dr. Rashidah Wiley joined the division
Dr. Kevin Elvidge transitioned to a full-time
The college welcomes Drs. DeJon Graves
as a full-time faculty member in June.
assistant professor role with the division,
and Stephanie Roney as part-time faculty
Previously, Wiley served as an assistant
after working part-time the past two years.
to the division.
clinical professor at the University of New England College of Dental Medicine.
In addition to holding a DMD, he is also a Certified Dental Technician (CDT) and will be a tremendous asset helping students understand removable prosthodontic concepts. The college wishes Dr. Vaughn Hoefler a
DEPARTMENT OF ORAL HEALTH SCIENCE NOTES Dr. Ted Raybould, Interim Chair
fond farewell as he returns home to Alaska.
DIVISION OF OROFACIAL PAIN Dr. Reny de Leeuw
Residency Program is scheduled for June
Orthodontics (ABO) in April. She was in
Dr. Kluemper was nominated by third-
1-5, 2020.
the first cohort to challenge the new ABO
year orthodontic resident Dr. Divakar
received the American
scenario-based Oral Clinical Examination.
Karanth. In his nomination, Divakar wrote,
Academy of Orofacial
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Dr. Beeman assumed the role of
“Dr. Kluemper is a passionate teacher…
Pain President’s Award
Once again, the graduate program was
orthodontics graduate program director
He makes sure that students understand
for the Advancement
well represented at this year’s American
in July, a position she previously held
well and reinforces the concepts so that
DIVISION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY
of the Field of Orofacial Pain at the 2019
Association of Orthodontists (AAO) Annual
from 2007-2010. Additionally, she was
students will never forget…We all really love
Dr. Ahmad Kutkut was
AAOP annual scientific meeting and
Meeting. Three of our full-time faculty
nominated by the American Association of
him for his commitment to teaching. His
named president of the
Congratulations to Dr. Ehab Shehata on
assumed the role of president-elect for the
members contributed to the scientific
Orthodontists to serve as site visitor to the
students since the early 1990s have been
Kentucky section of the
passing the diplomate examination for the
American Board of Orofacial Pain.
portion of the program with the following
Commission on Dental Accreditation of
extremely successful…and we hope he
American College of
American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial
Prosthodontists for a
Surgery.
invited presentations: Dr. Jim Hartsfield
the American Dental Association, and was
keeps inspiring new generations
Dr. Isabel Moreno-Hay presented with OFP
– Genetics of TMD; Dr. Lorri Morford –
appointed as a commission site visitor in
of educators.”
2018-2019.
resident Dr. Fernanda Yanez on “Stress
Genetics and Facial Growth Predictions;
“Maxillary Sinus Augmentation Using
Congratulations to Dr.
Perception and Bruxism Prevalence in
and Dr. Lina Sharab – Adolescent Self-
Mesenchymal Stem Cells, What is the
Melvyn Yeoh on being
Chilean Professional Soccer Player: A Pilot
image in Relation to Facial Appearance
In addition to receiving an adjunct
her third year of a four-year leadership
Evidence?” at the International Congress of
named chief of the
and Malocclusion.
appointment with the University of
track within the International Association
Oral Implantologists World Congress event;
Division of Oral and
and “Digital Impressions and CAD/CAM
Maxillofacial Surgery.
Study,” at the 44th Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Academy of Orofacial Pain.
second term. Additionally, he presented
Dr. Lorri Morford is currently serving in
Western Australia Dental School, Division
for Dental Research (IADR) Craniofacial
Dr. Mohamed Bazina received the Albert
of Oral Development and Behavioral
Biology (CFB) Group. Beginning in July
Technology” for Kentucky Association of
Dr. Yeoh is the principle investigator for
P. Westfall Memorial Teaching Fellowship
Sciences, Dr. James Hartsfield presided
2018, she became the CFB President
Women Dentists and the Department of
the college’s “Eradicate Oral Cancer in
Dr. Jeffrey Okeson presented at a variety
Award from the American Association of
as president at the Annual Meeting of
and symposia organizer for the 2019
Veterans Affairs Study Clubs.
Eastern Kentucky” project, made possible
of locations throughout the year, including
Orthodontists Foundation. The prestigious
the Midwest Component of the Edward
IADR Vancouver meeting. One of her
with support from the United Health
the New Orleans Dental Conference, to the
award supports the development of
H. Angle Society of Orthodontists in St.
greatest accomplishments serving as CFB
Dr. Richard Windhorn
Foundation, which has involved traveling
Italian Society of Orthodontics in Pescara,
promising junior faculty and assists them
Pete Beach in February. He also spoke at
President has been to establish a new
presented “The Kentucky
with OMFS residents to Pikeville, Kentucky,
Italy, where he was awarded an honorarium
in the development of their teaching,
multiple scientific sessions and association
“Orthodontic & Craniofacial Clinical and
Experience as an ACP
and other areas to provide over 300 free
membership to the Italian Society of
patient care, and research activities in
meetings around the world, including the
Translational Research Award” which will
Digital Curriculum Pilot
oral cancer screenings. See page 12 for
Orthodontics, and to prosthodontists in
order to help them reach their highest
American Association of Endodontists
reward one young investigator $700 for
more details.
Moscow, Russia. Additionally, he stepped
potential. Dr. Bazina was also nominated by
Annual Session in Montreal and the 53rd
outstanding clinical and/or translational
down as immediate past president of the
the American Association of Orthodontists
Indian Orthodontic Conference in
research at the next three IADR meetings,
American Board of Orofacial Pain.
to serve as a site visitor to the Commission
Kochi, India.
thanks to support from John Wiley and
School” at the 2018 American College of Prosthodontists Fall Educators Meeting, touching upon
DIVISION OF ORAL PATHOLOGY
technology challenges, training of faculty,
Dr. Molly Smith presented at various
and other highlights.
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on Dental Accreditation of the American
events since joining the college in 2018,
The division hosted its 14th Annual Mini
including at the American Association of
Residency Program in Orofacial Pain in
Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology with the
June (pictured on top of next page). The
International Association of Oral Pathology
program welcomed 67 participants from
Annual Meeting, Kentucky Academy of
19 states and 16 countries. 14 states and
Pediatric Dentistry meeting, Bluegrass
21 countries. Next year’s Annual Mini
Dental Association.
Sons, Ltd. Dr. G. Thomas Kluemper was selected as a 2019
Dr. Lina Sharab was selected by the AAO
Dr. Cynthia Beeman
Teachers Who Made a
to be a sponsored attendee of the Institute
became a Diplomate of
Difference by the UK
for Teaching and Learning Program this
the American Board of
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summer. The AAO sponsors this annual,
OTHER UKCD NOTES
DIVISION OF PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY
four-day program focusing on imparting the
Dr. Kelly Dingrando (’05) joined the
skills of a master dental educator. Sharab was
The college continued
division as assistant professor after
also selected by the Southern Association of
its tradition of
completing a pediatric residency with
Orthodontists as the 2019 recipient of the
supporting the
UKCD in 2019.
Faculty Lecture Award. Finally, she was also
Professional Education
selected as a 2019 Teachers Who Made a
Preparation Program
Dr. Cristina Perez submitted a “Case Study
Difference by the UK College of Education. In
(PEPP) during the
Approaching Early Childhood Caries by
his nomination, Dr. David Jensen wrote, “From
summer of 2019,
Utilization of CAMBRA” with DMD students
pre-clinical labs to cephalometric research,
although state funding
Daphne Salazar and Kassidy Wolfe, which
Dr. Sharab pushed me to be observant of the
for the effort has
was chosen as the runner up study in the
smallest of details, while having a real world
ended. This program
Nuestros Niños Contest by the Hispanic
understanding of the scope and significance
provides an academic
Dental Association (HDA). The authors
enrichment offering
presented the study at the HDA Annual
of dental medicine. She has challenged me to become a more skilled practitioner…
to high school and college students interested in medical or dental
Conference at the Greater New York Dental
and through her actions and expectations,
careers. Twenty students participated in PEPP-Scholars and 16
Meeting. Additionally, Dr. Perez spoke on
made it evident that being a great healthcare
students participated in the new PEPP-DMD offering, which focused
obstructive sleep apnea in children at this
provider starts with me as a person, not just a
on providing hands-on experiences for those interested in becoming
year’s annual meeting of the American
collection of degrees and exams.”
a dentist to treat underserved populations in rural or urban areas
Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.
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Dr. Divakar Karanth on being honored by
The college wishes Sue McConnell, UKCD director of alumni affairs,
the AAO at the 2018 Annual Session in
a fond farewell as she enjoys retirement. Her dedication to making
EFFORTS
Los Angles with the third place finish in the
each alumni event run smoothly for attendees and working tirelessly
During the 2018 Fall Symposium, the Class of ‘68 celebrated the 50th
Charles Schultz Resident Scholar Award
to support connect between the college and its many supporters will
anniversary of their graduation from the UK College of Dentistry. Twenty-
for his thesis research project,"3D Printed
be missed.
one of the 30 living members of the class attended the reunion, which
throughout the Commonwealth. The division congratulates third-year resident
Resorbable Scaffold for Bone Regeneration."
included a reception, lunch at Keeneland, visit to Joe Craft Basketball Congratulations to Dr. Thamer Musbah, the newest member of the
Training Center, and a football game. During the reunion, the class
The division also congratulates Dr. Anna Vu
UK College of Dentistry’s Faculty Council. His term began in July
committed $68,000 toward establishing a faculty development fund.
on receiving the 2019 Proffit Julep Cup, given
2019.
annually to an individual, alumni, or friend of
Class member Dr. Roger Nofsinger shared,
our graduate program who has demonstrated
Dr. Luciana Shaddox was named associate dean for research at
Dr. Ron Singer oversaw the college’s
exceptional support, be it time, money,
the UK College of Dentistry. She will be responsible for providing
continued efforts to have DMD students
“It was great seeing everyone at the reunion…I really
personal energy or all of the above. Vu and
strategic leadership to help develop and facilitate new research
participate with other health care students
her husband James have been consistent
and new research collaborative teams within and outside UKCD.
during this year’s sealant trips. Read more
enjoyed the football game and Keeneland, but the tour
supporters of the graduate program in
Dr. Shaddox will continue her role as a professor in the Division of
about the hCATS effort on page 18. Dr.
of the sports facility with the basketball locker rooms
multiple ways, including her exceptional
Periodontology at UKCD, as well as her own research, an intense
Singer also received a Best Teacher Award
was especially enjoyable!"
design and publication of our Annual Alumni
clinical translational research program supported by NIH since 2009,
from the ASDA Chapter at UK during
Newsletter: Straight Talk.
aimed at evaluating immunological, microbiological, and genetic
ASDA Day.
factors involved with localized aggressive periodontal disease in
DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH DENTISTRY
children and adolescents.
Dr. Nikki Stone received the Above and
Dr. David Thornton assumed the role of associate dean for clinical
Beyond Award from the Avesis State Dental
affairs, after serving as assistant dean for clinical affairs for a year.
Director acknowledging the huge impact on lives she has throughout the state.
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UKCD RESEARCH DAY
CELEBRATING
V IS IT D EN TISTRY.UKY.EDU/RESEARC H-DAY FOR ABSTR ACTS.
INVESTMENT IN UKCD STUDENTS
MORTENSON DENTAL PARTNERS’ The UK College of Dentistry recognized the support of Mortenson Dental Partners, the largest group of privately owned, doctor-run dental practices in the United States, by honoring them at a
The college held its latest Research Day event in conjunction with the 14th Annual CCTS Spring
lunch held on National Philanthropy Day
Conference. Below is a listing of outcomes:
last November. During the event, which was held in Lexington, philanthropists
UKCD Graduate Student/Resident/Extern
DMD Students
who have made a difference in Kentucky
Basic and Clinical Research Category
Clinical /Basic Research Category
were recognized.
• First: Divakar Karanth; Orthodontics (Mentor – Dr. David
• First: Aneesha Laungani DS3 (Mentor: Dave Jensen)
Puleo) “Developing and evaluating piezoelectric scaffold for
“Touchscreen Interaction Provides Increased Retention for
alveolar bone regeneration”
Children Receiving Oral Hygiene Instruction”
• Second: Ryan Rubino; Periodontics (Mentor: Dr. Craig Miller)
• Second Place: Chad Davidson DS2 (Mentor: Dr. Robert
Dr. Wayne Mortenson, CEO, explained his support for the college, “The students
“Post-Operative Bleeding Associated with Antiplatelet and
Danaher) “Epac Contributes to Orofacial Pain after Trigeminal
coming out of the UK dental
Anticoagulant Drugs: A Retrospective Study”
Nerve Injury in Mice”
school have solid foundations
• Third Place: Firas Al-Yafi; Periodontics (Mentor: Dr. Mohanad
• Third Place: Dave Jensen DS4 (Mentor: Dr. Lina Sharab)
Al-Sabbagh) “Open Barrier Ridge Preservation with
“Cephalometric Analysis Assessing the Validity of Ala-tragus
in traditional dentistry and
Leukocyte Platelet Rich Fibrin Plug: A Clinical, Radiographic,
Line While Establishing the Occlusal Plane in Edentulous
current best practices. They
and Histomorphometric Study”
Patients”
are also being exposed to new technology, helping to
Case Reports & Reviews Category • First: Alex Kluemper, Ryan Garbarino and Shelby Sheeran, Orthodontics (Mentor: Dr. Mohamed Bazina) “CBCT Imaging in Orthodontics: A New Standard of Care?” • Second: Amripal Kullar, Orofacial Pain (Mentor: Dr. Isabel
• First: Vanessa Tubero-Alves (Mentor: Dr. Octavio Gonzalez)
prepare them for future growth in digital dentistry, which is
“Regulation of oral bacteria-induced CCL20 secretion in
the school’s vision —preparing
epithelial cells involves miRNAs”
students to be dentists both
• Second: Fayrouz Bazina (Mentor: Dr. Stephanos Kyrkanides)
Mortenson Dental Partners provides up to 13 annual awards with 85% of awards going to Kentucky residents. Recipients are rising fourth-year students who have demonstrated excellent clinical skills, patient interactions, and professional behavior, and share Mortenson’s strong commitment to making communities a better place to live, work, and play. Mortenson Dental Partners is committed to their core values of caring for others, sharing abundantly, building relationships and expressing gratitude in the
Moreno-Hay) “Trigeminal Neuralgia in a 32-Year-Old-Female
“TGF-β1-Induced Phenotypic Changes on Oral Epithelial
today and in the future. We are
with Chiari Malformation: A Case Report”
Keratinocytes”
glad to assist them as we will
their dental practices and how they give back to their communities. Mortenson
all benefit from their addition
also actively supports Eagle University, School Choice Scholarships, the American
• Third: Priya Jayaraman, Orofacial Pain (Mentor: Dr. Jeff
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Post-Doctoral/Research Scientist
Above: 2019 Mortenson Dental Partners Scholarship recipiants
• Third: Liping Zhang (Mentor: Dr. Robert Danaher)
Okeson) “Use of CBD Oil for Pain Management in Trigeminal
“Evaluation of Highly Selective mPGES-1 Inhibitor, UK4b, as a
Neuralgia: A Case Report “
Non-addictive Pain Medication for Orofacial Pain“
to the field of dentistry.”
communities they serve. These values guide them in the way that they approach
Heart Association, JDRF, and WaterStep.
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CAN CER AWA RENESS
PROMOTING AWARENESS
OF ORAL CANCER
“The United Health Foundation is proud to partner with the University of Kentucky in addressing oral cancer,” said Tom Wiffler, CEO, UnitedHealthcare Specialty Benefits. “By improving awareness about the signs and risks of oral cancer and increasing early screening for the disease, we can help more Kentuckians live healthier lives.” “With the support of United Health Foundation and our local partner, the Pike County Health Department, the
During national Oral Cancer Awareness Month, this
College of Dentistry
past April, the UK College of Dentistry launched
was able to provide a
its ‘Eradicate Oral Cancer in Eastern Kentucky’
tremendous community
"PATIENTS WILL THEN GO BACK WITH INFORMATION THEY NEED TO MAKE AN EVEN GREATER IMPACT ON OUR COMMUNITIES."
service by offering free oral cancer screenings,” said Dr. Yeoh.
project, made possible by a $1 million grant from
“Oral cancer can have a high rate of mortality, often due to
the United Health Foundation (UHF).
late discovery. By encouraging residents to be screened, the college is hoping to catch potential issues earlier while also educating participants on risk factors for oral cancer.”
Dr. Melvyn Yeoh, principal investigator for the project and chief of UKCD’s Division of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, traveled to Pikeville,
Following the April event, four additional screening sessions
Kentucky, with three OMFS residents and one fellow to provide over
have been held throughout Pike county, allowing the team to
300 oral cancer screenings at the annual Hillbilly Days event.
complete another hundred additional screenings.
Kentucky has one of nation’s highest incidences of oral cancer,
“Completing an oral cancer screening examination is only
according to the National Institutes of Health. In Harlan, Letcher, and
half the battle. Educating the public on oral cancer awareness
Pike counties – the ones targeted by the project – the prevalence of
transcends the limited time we have to see them in the chair.
oral cancer is as much as 54 percent higher than the state average.
The goal is to spread knowledge of known risk factors and
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CONTINU E D AWARENESS
oral cancer and its links to heavy alcohol
The college is working with local partners
and tobacco use, provide oral cancer
to offer additional screening dates in
proper screening regimen, so our fellow
screenings in partnership with local health
Harlan, Letcher, and Pike counties as part
Kentuckians are cared for appropriately.
departments, and help connect patients
of this effort. Findings from the “Eradicate
Patients will then go back to their friends
who need additional care to cancer
Oral Cancer in Eastern Kentucky” project
and family with the information they need
specialists in Lexington. A portion of the
will be shared in presentations to state
to make an even greater impact on our
grant funding has been set aside to use
and national organizations, along with
communities,” shares participating OMFS
for financial assistance for individuals
guidance on how the program could
chief resident Justin Kolasa, DMD, MD.
needing help with travel expenses and
be replicated or adapted in other
for health care services related to oral
communities.
The three-year “Eradicate Oral Cancer in
screening findings, regardless of an
Eastern Kentucky” project seeks to raise
individual’s insurance coverage.
DONOR APPRECIATION DINNER CELEBRATES SUPPORT FOR SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS
In April, UKCD held a donor appreciation dinner, honoring its
public awareness of the symptoms of
generous donors who make many scholarships and awards
Top: Dr. Jackie Banahan & Aneesha Reddy
possible. Donors had the opportunity to meet the students
Bottom Right: Dr. Craig Adams with Huston
that they supported throughout the last academic year and
Hastie & Erin Pilling
share the reason they chose to support students. Students, in turn, had the chance to share their future plans and express
Bottom Left: Drs. Betty Barr & Don Kleier with My’Chelle Gochett
their thanks. Following dinner, UKCD Campaign Chair, Dr. Craig Adams (’87), spoke about the importance of giving back and continued involvement in the college. Dr. Adams has endowed a scholarship and recently made a commitment to a building expansion, in addition to participating in global health trips that students may experience during their time at UKCD. After his comments, donors were invited to the stage individually to present a certificate to their scholarship/award recipient(s). Dispersed throughout the presentations, four students (Austin Delpont (‘19), Erin Pilling (DS3), Varun Nigam (DS2), and Rodney Ledford (DS1) shared comments on the importance of having scholarships along their dental education journey and the impact of support for all UKCD students.
IT ONLY TAKES ONE DAY, ONE GIFT TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE.
FIND MORE
This year, on April 17, University of Kentucky
On One Day for UK, over $1 million dollars
alumni, friends, and supporters came
was raised from more than 3,200 gifts. The
together for One Day for UK, a 24-hour
college raised $20,789 during the event.
A list of this year’s scholarship
day of giving during which donors could
The Class of ‘78 challenged other DMD
and award recipients can be
support the college or cause of their
classes with a $4,000 matching gift.
found on page 32.
choice. The college greatly appreciates everyone During this event, the College of Dentistry
who participated in this first One Day for
asked supporters to give to the College
UK event and for all of the support shown
of Dentistry Scholarship Fund. This fund
to our dental students as they work toward
helps students address one of their biggest
a career in dentistry.
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UK President Dr. Eli Capilouto addresses attendees at campaign kickoff event.
PREPARING FOR THE FUTURE
REMEMBERING DR. JOHN MINK
In 1962, Dr. John Mink arrived at the UK
opportunity to UKCD residents
College of Dentistry from Indiana where
and students.
he had served at the Indiana University Medical Center at James Whitcomb Riley
Dr. Mink played an instrumental
Hospital for Children as instructor and
role at the College of Dentistry,
director of dental clinics. Upon his arrival
touching the lives of over 3,000
at UK, as a founding faculty member of
dental students during his more
"His desire to really teach us in every
UKCD, he would help launch pediatric
than 50 years of service at the
moment was completely evident in each
dentistry efforts at the fledgling college,
college. Before retiring, he extended
encounter with him. He truly wanted to
recruiting core faculty members to support
his stay for an additional month
produce the most educated and capable
pediatric dentistry efforts, and welcoming
to make one last trip on the
pediatric dentists and his life's passion
the college's first class of less than 30
mobile dental van to visit Eastern
was to share all of the knowledge he
DMD students to start the college's new
Kentucky children. When asked
had acquired with us," shares Dr. Kirby
diagonal curriculum.
about extending his retirement, he
Chambers Hoetker ('00 and '02 Pediatric
shared, "I started the mobile dental
Dentistry). "My favorite memory of Dr. Mink
FOND ALUMNI ME MO RIES
The University of Kentucky announced
of Dentistry’s goal is $20.3 million. As
Century Campaign Event ‘Kentucky Can.’
the largest fundraising campaign that UK
of May 28, 2019, the college has raised
During this event, we heard many heartfelt
Fueled by a passion for teaching and
program, and I want that to be the
was riding through campus with he and
has ever undertaken with a goal of $2.1
$12,685,934. We’re well on our way to
testimonies from students, faculty, alumni
providing care, Dr. Mink worked to secure
last thing I do for the college."
Dr. Spedding for lunch one day. Two of
billion. In announcing the campaign, UK
achieving our goal!
and friends. They all spoke of the positive
funding to launch a mobile dental care
impact the University of Kentucky made in
operation at UK after returning to the
Dr. Mink's most cherished
dentistry that had shaped the way for
President Dr. Eli Capilouto said, “We were
the most prestigious dentists in pediatric
founded for the people of Kentucky. This
The $2.1 billion campaign was announced
their lives. I felt such a strong connection
college following a six-week service trip to
accomplishments while at UKCD
many dentists after them, and they were
place has been–and continues to be–
on September 14, 2018, at a special
to their stories as I reflected on my own life
Israel where he worked on a mobile dental
were receiving recognition as
still as silly as high school boys! I laughed
changing experiences,” shares Dr. Bolden.
unit with dental students from several
Teacher of the Year, establishing
so hard at their banter…it proved that
schools. By the 1990s, Dr. Mink was driving
the mobile dental program, and
working with kids had kept them young at heart!"
home to pioneers and providers, bold dreamers and strategic thinkers, who make our vision and work possible. Now, we have the opportunity, with a
event attended by
"WE WERE FOUNDED FOR THE PEOPLE OF KENTUCKY."
sense of dogged
hundreds of friends of the university at the
“The event was held in the new Gatton
a 40-foot van, fondly nicknamed by his
the creation of the John R. Mink
Bill Gatton Student
Student Center, named after a donor who
colleagues "the Mink mobile" to remote
Endowed Chair in Pediatric Dentistry
Center. Members of
has generously given multiple gifts. It's so
locations in Eastern Kentucky, providing
and Oral Health Services Research,
"It is hard to narrow down all the memories
the College of Dentistry
amazing to see what a difference someone
oral health care to disadvantaged children.
established in 1999 to carry on Dr.
and all that I learned from Dr. Mink. He
Campaign Committee
can make with giving back. I personally
The offering provided both a way to serve
Mink's commitment to improving
was an awesome mentor with so much to
who were present
believe we can all make a difference
children who may not receive dental care
the oral health of children,
give and so much to share. He completely
representing the college
through giving back,” added Dr. Bolden.
otherwise as well as giving another learning
particularly in rural areas.
enjoyed teaching. One of my favorite
determination and boundless compassion
included: Drs. Betty Barr (‘74 and ’76
and generosity, to write the next chapter
Pediatric Dentistry) and Don Kleier (‘70),
Please join our effort to advance the
me in the hospital after I gave birth to my
for this university and for those we serve in
Drs. Carol (‘89) and Wayne Bolden, Dr.
College of Dentistry toward its next
son, and then he came after I gave birth
the Commonwealth and beyond. It is time
and Mrs. Steve Tucker (‘75 and ‘78 OMFS)
chapter in preparing future generations of
to my daughter. It wasn't about dentistry; it
to show the world what Kentucky can do.”
and Dr. and Mrs. Greg White (‘88 and ‘91
dentists while serving the Commonwealth
was about caring for the people you love,"
Ortho), along with UKCD staff. Everyone
and beyond. If you would like to learn
said Dr. Donna Klein ('01 and '08 Pediatric
who attended was energized by the event.
about impactful and tax-efficient ways to
Dentistry). "One of the many, many things
The theme of the campaign, “Kentucky Can: The 21st Century Campaign,” carries
memories is when Dr. Mink came to visit
support the college’s vision, please contact
Dr. Mink taught me in dentistry is that it is
forth that message. UK has already raised
“As a UKCD alumnus, it was exciting to
Linda Epling at 859-323-6918 or linda.
okay NOT to do anything, that sometimes
$1.18 billion toward its goal. The College
be a part of the unveiling of the 21st
epling@uky.edu.
doing nothing is the best treatment."
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BUILDING ON
TRADITION:
THE EVOLUTION OF THE SEAL PROGRAM
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n 1996, the College of Dentistry Division of Public Heath
For UK’s dental students, the program
began the Seal Kentucky program. Each fall first-year dental
provides their first exposure with
students visit elementary schools in rural Kentucky to provide
providing treatment to a patient. For local
free preventative treatment to children. Schools with high
communities, the program helps to reduce
free- or reduced-lunch fee program participation, and few
tooth decay, underscore the steps needed
or no local dentists, are generally targeted when selecting
to maintain good oral health, and promote
treatment locations; as these children may experience higher
a positive dentistry experience with the
barriers to receiving oral health care.
community’s youth population.
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of community service,” said James C.
"THE SEAL PROGRAM ALLOWED ME TO SEE HOW HOW CRUCIAL EDUCATION IS IN PROVIDING THE BEST CARE FOR PATIENTS. "
Norton, PhD, director of the UK Center for Interprofessional Health Education. “From reading the reflections of the students, a lot was learned about collaborative approaches to care and about the roles of the various professions. Further, by doing this, the students made real and lasting contributions to the health of the children in that community.” In an effort to evolve the format of the
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“I feel that this trip allowed me to better
sealant trips to include an interprofessional
students joined 65 UKCD first-year dental
grasp the knowledge that I had learned
education (IPE) element and further enrich
students to provide health screenings
in the classroom…In today’s society, there
the experience of both dental students
and child-appropriate education activities,
seems to be a more interprofessional
and children receiving preventative care,
focusing on areas such as nutrition, stress
approach to health care. It was interesting
in 2017, the college partnered with the
management and exercise, in addition to
to observe how the nursing students
UK College of Nursing and the UK Center
the oral health education and treatments
interacted with the kids and the approach
for Interprofessional Health Education to
provided by dental students. Student
they used to teaching the information in
launch the health Colleges Advancing
feedback on the new format underscored
a fun manner,” said Rodney Ledford, class
Team Skills (hCATS) to Appalachia
support for changes as students shared
of 2022.
Program. UK College of Nursing dean
they appreciated the opportunity for
Dr. Janie Heath received partial funding
collaboration.
for the pilot 2017 initiative from the UK Women & Philanthropy Network. The effort
“The sealant trip allowed me to see how
continued in 2018 with support from the
integrated care works in a public health
UK Center for Interprofessional Health
setting and how crucial education is in
Education.
providing the best care for patients. Quality health care delivery is something that we
“The Seal Kentucky offering has always
must accomplish alongside other health
been popular among UKCD students,
care providers; we can’t do it alone,” said
allowing them the opportunity to engage
Jenna Perkins, class of 2022.
in hands-on care their first year of dental
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school. By evolving to the new hCATS
“hCATS was our first initiative addressing
format, this experience is enriched even
Authentic Clinical IPE (ACIPE), that is
further as they gain experience working
IPE happening in the context of actual
with other health care providers,” said
delivery of care to patients. It’s also
UKCD’s Dr. Ron Singer, assistant professor,
been a huge success, both from and
division of pediatric dentistry.
educational point of view and in terms
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DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AWARD Each year alumni and friends of the college are invited to nominate alumni as candidates for consideration to receive the Distinguished Alumnus Award. Each nomination is carefully by the UK College of Dentistry Alumni Association as this award is not automatically be given every year. The University of Kentucky College of Dentistry Distinguished Alumnus of the Year Award for 2018 was awarded to Craig Adams, DMD (’87), and Col Frank Allara, DMD (’88).
IN MEMORIAM
A native of Paducah, Kentucky,
Upon earning his DMD, Allara entered
Adams has been in private
private practice in Winchester, Kentucky,
practice in Raleigh, North Carolina,
where he was active in the Bluegrass Dental
since 1987. Since 1989, he has
Society, KDA, and ADA. In 1993, he was
participated in numerous dental
elected vice-mayor of Winchester. In 1995,
mission trips to Haiti, Mexico, and Craig Adams, DMD Nicaragua, and he has helped
Frank Allara, DMD
he entered the Air Force, and went on to
organize and host similar charity clinics in the US. In
George Washington University and complete an AEGD at the
2017, he led a mission trip to Nicaragua for UKCD dental
Naval Post-Graduate Dental School in Bethesda, Maryland. In his
students. He gives of his time, talent and resources
role of director, Air Force Dental Operations, Air Force Medical
by taking pro-bono patients, working with a relief
Operations Agency, Office of the Surgeon General, Joint Base
organization that brings orphans from Belarus to the
San Antonio Lackland, Kelly, Texas, Allara directs programs to
U.S. for dental treatment and volunteering with other
promote health, quality of care, and deployment readiness for
charitable clinics.
327,000 Air Force members.
earn a master of health science degree from
LYMAN T. JOHNSON AWARDS PRESENTED The UK Alumni Association Lyman T. Johnson African
FACULTY DR. TIM ARMENTROUT
American Alumni Group honored students and alumni
January 2019
Celebration last fall. During this event UK’s academic
DR. KENNETH BONDRA December 2018
during the 28th Lyman T. Johnson Homecoming colleges and units select one African-American alum whose faith, hard work, and determination has positively affected the lives of people on the UK campus, the city,
DR. RAYMOND KOPCZYK
state, or nation to receive the Lyman T. Johnson Torch of
May 2019
Excellence Award. These units also choose an African-
DR. JOHN MINK See page 17 for a special remembrance October 2018
American student within their respective colleges/ departments whose academic achievement and ability to impact the lives of others would warrant them to receive the Lyman T. Johnson Torch Bearer Award.
DR. WILLIAM PROFFIT September 2018
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Lisa Kwarteng (’19) with Dr. Eli Capilouto,
Dr. Zindell Richardson (‘83) and Lisa Kwarteng (’19) were
president of the
selected from the College of Dentistry to be honored.
University of Kentucky.
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By participating in UKCD alumni events and program, you help to support the funding of the UKCD Alumni Association Scholarship, as well as future student and alumni programming. Thank you for your continued engagement.
STAYING CONNECTED
DETAILS ON THIS YEAR’S EVENT ARE AVAILABLE AT DENTISTRY.UKY.EDU/FALL2019. MAKE PLANS TO JOIN US ON OCTOBER 11-12.
ANNUAL FALL SYMPOSIUM AND ALUMNI WEEKEND 2018
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GOLF TOURNAMENT
2019 BARRELS & KEGS
2018 ANNUAL
Thank you to our sponsors: The Kentucky Center
UKCD ALUMNI ASSOC IATION
Pediatric Dentistry of Hamburg (Bronze Level);
for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Silver Level); and Roberts Insurance & Investments (Bronze Level). Additionally, many thanks to our vendors for providing tastings: Barrel House Distilling, Boone County Distilling Co., Broken Shed Vodka, Country Boy, Four Roses, Glenns Creek Distillery,
Thank you to our sponsors: Boyd Thornton Dental and White,
Heaven Hill, James E. Pepper Distillery, Route 52
Greer & Maggard. Prize hole sponsors included: ADL Dental
Moonshine LAC, and Wilderness Trail.
Laboratory, Erena & Peterson, James Motor Company, Leestown Dental Center / Dr. Dickson Ufomata, and University of Kentucky Federal Credit Union. Hole sponsors included:
MAKE PLANS TO JOIN US ON FEB. 7, 2020 FOR NEXT YEAR'S BARRELS & KEGS.
Bittersweet Acres, Danville Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Gaines Dental Lab, Inc., The Kentucky Center for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Knight, Wahle & Chalothorn, Patterson Dental, Pediatric Dentistry of Hamburg, Roberts Insurance and Investments, and Steckler Pediatric Dentistry.
THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO GOLFED WITH US!
UKCD ALUMNI ASSOCIATION P R ES I D E N T
Cliff Lowdenback ‘03
V I C E P R ES I D E N T
Tyler Bolin ‘13
S EC R E TA RY
Nate Nitz ‘14
TR E AS U R E R
Michael Sexton ’09 & ’15 OMFS
AT L A RG E MEMBERS
Louis Beto ‘81 Michael Day ‘03 Don Michael Hendricks ‘08
CO L L EG E O F DE NT I ST RY P HI L A N T HRO PY Linda Epling, 859.323.6916, linda.epling@uky.edu
D E N TA L PRACT I CE O P P O RT U NI T I ES Share your listing on the UKCD website by visiting dentistry.uky.edu/opening.
Erica Higginbotham ‘08 Ashley Mencarelli '13
CO N T I N U I NG DE NTA L E DUCAT I O N
Shawn Stringer '18
View upcoming UKCD courses at dentistry.uky.edu/ce.
Adam Thompson '04 & '05 GPR
FAC U LT Y R E P
Tom Thompson '84
U KC D SO CI A L M E DI A
Alex Mayes Young ‘09
flickr.com/photos/ukydentistry/albums
Dr. David Thornton ‘00
facebook.com/ukcdalumni linkedin.com/company/ukydentistry
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FUTURE PLANS See what our grads plan to do at dentistry.uky.edu/class2019
Spring Break service trip to Puerto Rico.
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CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2019!
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YEAR IN REVIEW
Below: Congratulations to Class of 2019 Omicron Kappa Upsilon (OKU) inductees (from left): Seth Childers, Austin Delpont, Rachel Huffman, Nash Laungani, Allie Norton, Brian Glatt, and Huston Hastie.
Below: During UKCD spring break, Drs. Craig Adams and Patrick Campbell, with UKCD
Incoming ASDA officers gathered during the 2019 ASDA
faculty Dr. Robert Taylor, took a group of 11
Day & Career Fair, held in conjunction with the Vincent A.
dental students to serve the dental needs of
Barr Visiting Professorship Lecture.
Río Grande Puerto Rico residents. Services provided included cleanings, fillings, and extractions. The group performed over 1,100
Below: Class of 2022 students showed their support to one
procedures for more than 300 patients.
"Going to Puerto Rico was a fantastic experience. Dental school is so life-consuming that it can be easy to lose sight of one
Daphne Salazar and Kassidy Wolfe,
another by hosting a class lunch and sharing Valentine’s Day
service projects during Smile Week.
messages with one another.
class of 2020, presented a case study, Approaching Early Childhood Caries by Utilization of CAMBRA, at the HDA Annual Conference at the Greater New York Dental Meeting.
of the primary reasons we got into
Pictured, from left: Salazar, HDA
this profession: serving others.”
Foundation board member Dr.
- Kyle Whiteside, UKCD class of 2020.
Below: Incoming first-year students participated in various
Matilde Hernandez, and Wolfe.
Give Kids A Smile (GKAS) event participants saw 33 children and provided nearly $7,000 in free dental care at Aneesha Laungani, class of 2020, received the Dentsply
the event in February.
Sirona Student Clinician Award at this year’s college Research Day. Aneesha is pictured with Cristina Perez, chief, division of 30
pediatric dentistry.
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DONOR APPRECIATION DINNER SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS THE CRAIG Q. ADAMS SCHOLARSHIP FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
Thank you to the many donors who help support available scholarships. Congratulations to this year’s recipients.
behalf of professional organizations and national corporations. Congratulations to the following Class of 2019 graduates:
Academy of General Dentistry Huston Hastie and Erin Pilling
SUSAN MCEVOY, DMD, MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Austin Delpont, Demetri Ginosatis and Huston Hastie
Kathryn Payne and Shiv Pruthi
My’Chelle Gochett
DAVID MOSIMANN FOUNDER OF BIEN-AIR, DENTISTRY SCHOLARSHIP
DR. VINCENT A. BARR STUDENT DEVELOPMENT SCHOLARSHIP
Rodney Ledford and Anna Skaggs
MORTENSON DENTAL PARTNERS SCHOLARSHIP
DR. MILTON GELLIN SCHOLARSHIP
Austin Delpont
SHARON K. BUTLER DMD MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
AnnMarie Lyon
DOROTHY CAVINS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Alyssa Domico
CLASS OF 67 AWARD
Kassidy Wolfe
Aneesha Reddy
JOSHUA T. SULLIVAN SCHOLARSHIP
Jessie Zhu
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIPS
Austin Delpont and Savannah Pepper
DR. TYLER R. ALBRECHT SCHOLARSHIP
DR. JEFFREY DEMBO CRITICAL THINKING AWARD
Nashwin Laungani
MARGARET NEAL JEWELL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
DRS. NERO AND BIGGERSTAFF DIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP
Henry Briggs, Andra Massey and Hamzah Mehmood
THE JANET FARACI LEE, DMD, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AWARD
Ashley Arnao, Sandra Onekhena, Vince Powell and Kassidy Wolfe
DRS. STEPHANOS KYRKANIDES AND SABINE BROUXHAN STUDENT
Robert Hardell
Jonathan Barry, Amber Bumgardner, Sarah Chhadh, Kathryn Haire, AnnMarie Lyon, Sandra Onekhena, Grant Palmer, Kaitlyn Patel, Lin Peng, Vince Powell, Priyanka Shrestha, Megan Tallman and Kassidy Wolfe
DR. ROBERT H. SPEDDING SCHOLARSHIP
Andrea Becker and Allison Higgins
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Each year numerous awards are presented to members of the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry graduating class on
DR. VINCENT A. BARR SCHOLARSHIP
DR. OAKIE G. NEWSOME MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
CLASS OF 2019 AWARDS
Jessie Zhu
Tim Cude Academy of Operative Dentistry
Dalton Hampton
Academy of Osseointegration
Austin Delpont
American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry
Troy Miller
American Academy of Implant Dentistry
Alexandra Steury
American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
Nashwin Laungani
American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology
Allison Norton
American Academy of Oral Medicine
Dan Ritchey
American Academy of Orofacial Pain
Tori Wilson
American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
Aneesha Reddy
American Academy of Periodontology
Huston Hastie
American Association of Endodontists
Tori Wilson
American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial
Nashwin Laungani
DAN SEAVER SCHOLARSHIP FOR OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN DENTAL SCHOOL ORGANIZATION AND ACTIVITIES
Nashwin Laungani and Sandra Onekhena
TRIBUTE ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
Yan Zhang
International Congress of Oral Implantologists
Alex Hernandez
Pierre Fauchard Academy
Nashwin Laungani
Platinum Periosteal
Marc Lester
Quintessence Award for Clinical Achievement in Restorative Dentistry
Nguyen Le
Quintessence Award for Clinical Achievement in Periodontics
Nashwin Laungani
Quintessence Award for Research Achievement
David Jensen
Southeastern Academy of Prosthodontics
Jonathon Curtis
Hanau Prosthodontic Award
Seth Childers
Omicron Kappa Upsilon
Seth Childers John Delpont Brian Glatt Huston Hastie Rachel Huffman
Surgeons Oral Surgery American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial
Varun Nigam
Andrew Cude
Nashwin Laungani Seth Childers
Surgeons Dental Implant
Allison Norton UK College of Dentistry Probe Award – Periodontology
Brian Glatt
UK College of Dentistry Prosthodontics Clinical Achievement Award (Excellence in PROS)
Demetri Ginosatis
American Association of Orthodontists
David Jensen
American Association of Public Health Dentistry
Seth Childers
American Association of Women Dentists
Blaire Arnold
American College of Dentists (KY section)
Nashwin Laungani
Joolki Kim
American College of Prosthodontists
Dan Ritchey
Nash Laungani
American Dental Society of Anesthesiology
Austin Delpont
Allie Norton
Brian D. Stone Memorial Award
Natalie Klimova
Equilibration
Holly Reaume
International College of Dentists (KY section)
Sam Thompson
Huston Hastie
International College of Dentists (U.S.A. section) Humanitarian Award
Natalie Klimova
Whitney Thompson
International College of Dentists (U.S.A. section) Leadership Award
Taylor Blaylock
UK College of Dentistry Restorative Clinical Achievement Award (Excellence in RSD)
Daniel Ritchey Paige Higdon
Ali Coleman Dan Hall
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WE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT OF THE UK COLLEGE OF DENTISTRY
Ms. Cheryl Stegall and Dr. Walter Blevins Dr. Stacey Blume-Soper and Dr. Eric M. Soper Drs. Carol and Wayne Bolden Dr. and Mrs. Tyler Bolin
The generous support of the following alumni and friends during the period of July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019,
Dr. Mariam Susanne Fallahzadeh
Mr. and Mrs. Jason T. Hull
Dr. Robert W. McFadden
Dr. Heather Huntley Owens
Dr. Jonathan James Roden
Dr. and Mrs. Robert Clark Taylor
Family Dentistry Inc
Dr. Robert B. Hunsaker
Dr. Ed and Dr. Melissa Meier
Dr. and Mrs. Harold E. Ownby
Dr. Frederick A. Rosenberg
Dr. and Mrs. Charles A. Thomas
Mr. Frank J. Faraci
Dr. and Mrs. J. Mark Huntsman
Dr. and Mrs. Mark C. Melendez-
Dr. K. Michael Palmer
Dr. and Mrs. Eduardo Rostenberg
Thomasville Pediatric Dentistry
Farmer Pediatric Dentistry, PSC
Mrs. Sherry Huron-Miller and Dr. Craig
Dr. Rebecca Miriam Sloan and Dr.
Dr. Gerald I. Roth
Drs. Amy and Adam Thompson
Dr. Ryan T. Rubino
Dr. Teresa M. Boyd and Dr. David R.
Dr. Elizabeth and Mr. James Faulkner
S. Miller
Christensen Dr. Mark D. Mellman
Mr. Christopher G. Jackson
Mr. Robert Merrell
Ms. Rebecca Paraskos
Drs. Dianne and William Rudolph
Mr. and Mrs. Scott B. Fitzpatrick
Ms. Brandi Ann Jarvis
Dr. and Mrs. Donn E. Mettens
Dr. Nirav Ishvarlal Patel
Dr. and Mrs. Paul E. Rundberg
U.S. Army
Brandi Prather DMD PSC
Ms. Marjorie K. Floro
Dr. Nicole Jenkins
Dr. Matthew S. Milliner
Ms. Geneva N. Patterson
Dr. Tamara C. Samuelson
Dr. Casey Travelsted
Dr. Jae R. Brimhall
Donna L. Fogle, RDH, CCRP
Dr. and Mrs. Gary L. Jennings
Dr. and Mrs. Marion D. Miniard
Dr. Cheryl A. Pearson
Dr. and Mrs. Stanley T. Scalf
Dr. and Mrs. John B. Tromans
Drs. Charles B. and Charis B.
Dr. Teresa L. Fong and Mr. Ronald
The John P. Faraci M.D. Trust
Ms. Madeline Mink
Pediatric Dentistry of Hamburg
Dr. C. Scott Schmitt
United Health Foundation
Pediatric Dentistry of Owensboro,
Dr. and Mrs. Charles H. Schmitt
UK Federal Credit Union
Mrs. Cynthia W. Seaver
UK Orthodontic Alumni
Dr. Douglas W. Johnson
Mr. Kevin P. Mischel
Mr. Kim R. Bryan
Dr. Jason Ford
Dr. and Mrs. Lucien S. Johnson
Dr. Laura Morris-Olson and Mr.
enhance the educational
Dr. Francis M. Bush
Dr. and Mrs. C. Mark Fort
Johnson & Johnson Medical Device
environment at the UK College
Mrs. Barbara A. Butler
Dr. and Mrs. Michael D. Foster
of Dentistry. Your investment
Mr. and Mrs. Richard W. Butler
Dr. Jonathan C. Francis
in scholarships, equipment,
Mr. Robert W. Butler
Dr. Patricia Meeks Francisco
renovations, student and
Drs. Laurie T. and Matthew R.
Dr. Wade H. Frazier III
enhancement, and public outreach is appreciated. Thank you for making a difference.
Brooks
Campbell
D. Sit
Dr. and Mrs. Robert E. Penny
Dr. and Mrs. Robert S. Sergent
Dr. and Mrs. O. Wayne Mortenson
Dr. Mark L. Perecman
Mrs. Ann H. Sexton
University of Florida
Dr. and Mrs. Carson P. Keally
Mortenson Dental Partners
Dr. William A. Phillips
Mrs. Missy Shelton
Dr. and Mrs. Michael J. Utley
Dr. Juliette Keller and Mr. Karl T.
Mrs. Lori S. Mosser
Ms. Gitanjali Pinto-Sinai and Dr.
Mr. Ronald Lee Singer
Michael S. Vetter, DMD, PC
Drs. Karen and David Skaff
Dr. Charles Vittitow III
Business Services
Steele
Joseph M. Olson
LLC
Craig T. Mueller, D.D.S.
Anthony P. Sinai
Association
Dr. John H. Frick
Mr. Patrick J. Kelly
Dr. and Mrs. M. Raynor Mullins
PNC Bank, Lexington
Dr. Philip William Slonkosky
Dr. Lucy L. Wachs
Dr. Mary E. Campbell
Mr. and Mrs. James C. Furness, Jr.
Kentucky Academy of Pediatric
Dr. Donald R. Murdock
Dr. Nathan J. Powers
Dr. and Mrs. David C. Smith
Dr. and Mrs. William F. Wathen
Capricorn Foundation
Dr. and Mrs. Kell D. Gallaher
Mrs. Marianne Murphy
Drs. Rosalind and George Prattas
Dr. Carolyn Jennings Southworth
Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Watson
Dr. A. Sterling Card
Mr. and Mrs. Gregory K Gerhard
Kentucky Association of Orthodontists
MUSC Foundation
Drs. Nedra and Steven Preston
Dr. Heather Whitt Spradlin
Dr. Preston Q. Welch
Dr. William E. Carroll
Dr. Kenneth W. Gibbs
Kentucky Center for Oral &
Dr. David A. Nash
Dr. Alan D. Price
Mrs. Sandy L Spradling and Dr.
Whip Mix Corporation
Dentistry
Dr. Susan E. Cash
Mr. and Mrs. Richard B. Glisson
Dr. and Mrs. Lawrence E. Nash
Dr. Albert A. Primavera
Dr. Craig Q. Adams
Dr. Christopher C. Casterline
Ms. Jean A. Goldsmith
Kentucky Dental Association
Dr. Benjamin W. Nero
Dr. Nicole and Mr. James H. Pruitt
Alaska Native Tribal Health
Children's Dental Associates, P.C.
Dr. and Mrs. Howard T. Goodpaster,
Dr. and Mrs. Paul N. Kerr
Dr. and Mrs. Elliot D. Neuman
Dr. Jin-Young N. Kim
Dr. Steven D. Neyer
Consortium
Thornton
Boyd Thornton Dental PSC
made possible activities that
resident activities, program
Peter M. Paraskos
Dr. Fleming C. Chisholm, Jr.
Jr.
Maxillofacial Surgery
Peter M. Spradling
White, Greer & Maggard, PSC
Dr. Josh Kyle Stamper
Dr. Stephanie Cosby & Eric Whitley
Dr. and Mrs. Thomas R. Stark
Dr. Matthew M. Whitson
Dr. Melanie F. Pugh
Dr. and Mrs. Munro Steckler
Dr. and Mrs. Craig B. Wiggins
II
Dr. Tyler R. Albrecht
Dr. Wayne J. Christian
Ms. Phyllis J. Goodrich
Dr. Richard G. Kimmel
Dr. Nathan David Nitz
Dr. and Mrs. David C. Quast
Dr. and Mrs. John G. Stephenson
Dr. and Mrs. Cary A. Williams
Dr. and Mrs. Gregory J. Albright
Drs. Mary and Stephen Clark
Dr. Amanda Grace
Dr. Audrey Craig Kinder
Mr. Richard D. Noel
R. J. Roberts, Inc.
Dr. and Mrs. Jerry L. Stovall
Dr. Mark O. Williams
American Association of Women
The Honorable Jennifer and Dr.
Grand Strand Pediatric Dentistry,
Dr. Kyle Clayton Kirk
Dr. Roger B. Nofsinger
Dr. and Mrs. Ted P. Raybould
Straumann USA, LLC
Dr. Rick Windhorn
Dr. and Mrs. Tom R. Klaene
Dr. Daniel Alan Noll
Rebekah W. Branscum, DMD, PSC
Mrs. Rose Ann Street and Dr. Chad
Dr. Emily and Mr. Joshua Winfrey
Dentists American Board of Pediatric
Wesley Coffman
Inc.
College of Dentistry Class of 2019
Nicole A. Gula
Dr. and Ms. G. Thomas Kluemper
Dr. George C. Oakley
Mrs. Mary M. Reid
Commonwealth Dentistry PSC
Gwinnett Family Dental Care LLC
Dr. M. Joan Kluemper
Emily K. O'Connor-Schwegman,
Ms. Vicki Dale Riddell-Peavler and
Appalachian Periodontics PLLC
Dr. Dana and Mr. Michael Corbett
Dr. Martin A. Haas
Dr. Stephanos Kyrkanides and Dr.
Dr. Thomas Arkle III and Dr.
Dr. and Mrs. C. Todd Cox
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Haering
Dr. and Mrs. Taylor Cox
Drs. Michelle and William Ham
Dr. Mark A. Lackey
Mrs. Ruth Ann Ogden
Roberts Insurance and Investments
David Avery and Susan L. Zunt
Dr. Addison Charles Young
Dr. Debbie and Mr. Terry Crowe
Dr. and Mrs. Jeffery D. Hammons
Lavelle Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
Ms. Mary B. O'Keeffe
Dr. Howard W. Roberts
Dr. Joseph R. Sutton
Dr. Evan Michael Zeh
Dr. Teresa A. Dawahare Lyon and
Dr. and Mrs. William E. Hampton
Dr. Joseph F. O'Neil
Mr. and Mrs. Robert P. Robinson
Dr. and Mrs. Jan C. Swanson
Dr. and Mrs. Steven M. Zettler
Dentistry, Inc.
Stephanie C. Chen Dr. Debra S. Arnett and Dr. Robert B. Brashear Dr. and Mrs. J. Fred Arnold III
Dr. John R. Lyon
Sabine M. Brouxhon
PLLC
Dr. David K. Hansen
Dr. and Mrs. Paul T. Lavelle
Mr. and Mrs. Dennis L. Arthur
Dr. and Mrs. George B. Day
Dr. James P. Hayden
Dr. and Mrs. Tom C. Lawton
Dr. Frank Avason III
Dr. and Mrs. Michael Day
Ms. Ginni C. Haynes
Ms. Megan P. Lee
Mr. David Avery and Ms. Susan L.
Dr. Reny De Leeuw
Dr. and Mrs. Darrell R. Hazle
Dr. Michael Patrick Lee
Delta Dental of Kentucky
Hendricks Family and Cosmetic
Dr. William E. Lee
Zunt Dr. Jackie L. Banahan and Mr. William L. Hager, Jr.
Foundation
Dentistry
Mrs. Gene Lewis
Dr. David P. DeMaria
Dr. and Mrs. Robert G. Henry
Dr. Charles A. Lindsey
Neidre Janell Banakus, D.D.S.
Dentistry for Children Inc. Lex
Dr. Rebecca S. Vawter and Chris
Dr. Clifford J. Lowdenback
Dr. Glenn M. Barnes
Dr. John P. DeVries
Barnhill Pediatric Dentistry, PSC
Dr. and Mrs. Mansfield Dixon
Dr. Julie L. Hess
Dr. Dan M. Luther
Dr. Elizabeth Shaw Barr and Dr.
Dr. and Mrs. Richard C. Domek, Jr.
Dr. Anna Vu and Dr. James Hicks
Dr. Leslie and Mr. John Malueg
Dr. Enif A. Dominguez Fernandez
Dr. George B. Hines
Ms. Carnetta Marquette
Dr. Nelle V. Barr
Drs. Beto and Bogardus PLLC
The Hinman Dental Society of
Dr. Kevin D. Martello
Dr. and Mrs. William S. Bate
Dr. and Mrs. Phillip B. Eastep
Dr. and Mrs. Louis M. Beto
Dr. Kevin L. Elvidge
Dr. and Mrs. Mark W. Hodge
Dr. Stephen L. Mattingly
Dr. Paul L. Biddle
Mrs. Linda A. Epling
Dr. Shanna Couch Holliday
Dr. and Mrs. Thomas A. McConnell
Bien-Air USA Inc.
Mr. and Ms. Thomas M. Ewing
Dr. Leslie C. Horn
Dr. and Mrs. Rex P. McCrary
Ezis & Blume, DDS, LLC
Dr. and Mrs. Stephen B. Hulen
Dr. Robert J. McDill
Donald J. Kleier
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Herren, D.M.D.
Atlanta, Inc.
Dr. Amy Goodlett Luley
Martha Vaill Congleton Trust
D.M.D. and Mr. Marc A. Schwegma
Mr. Joe G. Peavler Dr. Nathaniel Ritter
C. Street
Wise Dentistry for Kids, PSC
Dr. Shawn Matthew Stringer
Mr. and Mrs. Charles D. Wolfe
Mr. Callan J. Strouss and Mrs.
Mrs. Catherine T. Woolum and Dr.
Darcia A. Fantucchio
Kerry L. Woolum
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