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TABLE OF CONTENTS Dean

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Editorial Board

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Linda Epling Ann Jarvis

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Dr. Jeffrey Okeson

Contributing Writers Linda Epling Ann Jarvis

Art Direction & Design Honey Creative

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that appreciates and respects the diversity of thought, culture, and experiences of all members of our community.

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Dear Alumni and Friends, Greetings from the Oval Office! Normally I would say I hope you enjoyed the summer, with time away from the office and time with family and friends. However, nothing about 2020 has been normal, so I hope instead that you are safely working in your office and have had the opportunity to enjoy some quality time with family. I also typically would have an analogy to update you on the UKCD Alumni Association, but have decided instead to give you a bad news, good news, and great news update.

First the bad news, the 2020 Fall Symposium was cancelled due to the uncertainty with Keeneland, the UK football season, and the number of people allowed to gather in-person in Kentucky. Alumni board business was addressed via a Zoom meeting. This included elections, scholarship winner announcement, an update from dean, and our Distinguished Alumnus of the Year winner announcement. Both winners, Dr. Dennis Stuckey and Dr. Craig Miller, were interviewed in a separate Zoom meeting available online.

Next the good news, the UKCD Alumni Association Board has continued to work behind the scenes through Zoom meetings to keep things moving as normally as possible. We have been able to select our 2020 Distinguished Alumnus of the Year winners and our 2020 scholarship winners in this manner. We also were able to plan and hold our annual golf scramble in August to raise money for the scholarship fund. Ryan Vicini and Linda Epling deserve a lot of credit for their hard work in holding things together and keeping alumni informed during these unprecedented times.

Lastly the great news, earlier this year, the search for our next dean at UKCD resulted in the perfect choice with the selection of Dr. Jeff Okeson. I think we can all agree that he is beyond deserving and we are blessed that he accepted the position. In his 45 years at UKCD, Dr. Okeson has touched all of our lives through his teaching, training programs, and representing us during his numerous CE events around the world. He truly is a unifying presence when our alma mater needs someone to bring us all back together.

I hope you all will thank him when you have the chance for stepping up to the plate as our new leader.

Until I see you again, please stay safe, stay healthy and keep saving the world one tooth at a time!

Thanks, Cliff Lowdenback, DMD, MSD UKCD Alumni Association President UKCD Class of 2003

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COLLE GE NEWS

COLLEGE NEWS A renovated endodontic suite features a mounted Global Surgical Operating Microscope and Dentsply Sirona Intego dental treatment center in each operatory.

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Division Highlights Department of Oral Health Practice Chair: Dr. Robert Frazier

Comprehensive Care Dr. Tom McConnell was awarded the Fellowship Award from the Kentucky Dental Association in Louisville. The award recognizes his many contributions to dentistry in Kentucky.

Endodontics Dr. Justin Kindler joined the college as a part-time assistant professor position in the division, starting in April 2020.

He obtained his DDS degree from West Virginia University, a certificate in Advanced Education in General Dentistry from East Carolina University, and an MSD and Certificate in Endodontics from Indiana University.

Periodontology Dr. Mohanad Al-Sabbagh was appointed

Above: Miller with RWJF team School of Dentistry. He received his education at Fluminense Federal University (Brazilian dental degree), Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (Masters), State University of Rio de Janeiro (Ph.D.) and The University of Pennsylvania (U.S. Dental Degree), where he was a faculty from 2014 to 2017 and pre-doctoral Periodontics director from 2015-2017.

to the J. Gary Maynard, Jr. Professorship

In an effort to honor retired faculty member Dr. Samuel Jasper, the

for Periodontology and Oral Health

Dr. Samuel Jasper Periodontal Award has been established and will

Research.

be awarded to recognize a UKCD dental student for their excellent

Dr. Dolph Dawson has been appointed to serve as a CODA Site Visitor in periodontics for one year, starting in

academic performance and demonstrated passion for periodontology during their time at UKCD. Selected recipients will receive $1,000 and an award plaque. Learn more at dentistry.uky.edu/periodontology.

October 2020.

Oral Medicine

Dr. Octavio Gonzalez was awarded

Dr. Craig Miller (pictured above) was appointed to the Alvin L. Morris Professorship in

tenure as an Associate Professor in the

Oral Health. Additionally, Dr. Miller was part of a team selected by the Robert Wood

Regular Title Series.

Johnson Foundation (RWJF) to address children’s health challenges in Casey County.

Dr. Marcelo Mattos joined the college

The division overall engaged in an effort to pair dental students with College of

as an assistant professor in the division,

Nursing students to make the flu vaccine available in UKCD’s Diagnosis, Wellness and

most recently from Creighton University

Prevention Clinic.

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Prosthodontic & Restorative Dr. Rodrigo Fuentealba was named Chief of the division, after

Dr. Pereira was named Director of the

Work on the college’s Eradicate Oral

Faculty Care Clinic in July 2020.

Cancer in Eastern Kentucky project

Dr. Gitanjali Pinto-Sinai was selected to serve on the ADEA AADSA Advisory

the division was

Group, a role that includes supporting

recombined with the

the ADEA Division of Educational

Division of Prosthetic

Pathways (ADEA DEP) staff in reviewing

Dentistry. Additionally, Dr. Fuentealba

and revising data elements, data

serves as the college’s Assistant Dean of

manipulation, report formats, information

Digital Dentistry.

transmittal protocols and the essential Best wishes to Dr. Rob

did not stop during current public health concerns. See dentistry.uky.edu/ outreach0720 to learn more about how the college shifted efforts.

Pediatric Dr. Cristina Perez was promoted to Associate Professor with tenure in

items related to the application service.

the Special Title Series.

Kovarik, who retired earlier this year after

serving at the college since 1991. During his many years with UKCD, he was the Chief of the Division of Restorative Dentistry, Chair of the Department of Oral Health Practice, Division Chief of Dental Public Health an Associate Dean, a Senior Associate Dean, and an Interim dean. Thank you for your

Congratulations to Dr. Nikki Stone on

Dr. Zindell Richardson joined the college

in Community Service Award. This award

in July 2020 as chair of the department.

celebrates significant achievement

See page 7 for more details.

through innovative community service to

Adult Dentistry Drs. Tim Cude and Andrew Cude join

receiving the Sargent Shriver Excellence

Head Start and Early Head Start.

Orthodontics

the college to support our Western

Dr. James Hartsfield was reappointed

Kentucky Outreach. Both graduated from

to the E. Preston Hicks Professorship for

Dr. Ahmad Kutkut was appointed to the

UKCD in 2019, followed by completing

Orthodontics and Oral Health Research.

University Professorship in Dentistry.

the college’s GRP program.

Dr. Hiroko Nagaoka was promoted to

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

many years of service.

Associate Professor with tenure in the Special Title Series and named Faculty member of the Year by the ASDA chapter at during ASDA Day 2020.

Dr. Sâmela de Paula

Dr. Brandyn Herman joined the division as an assistant professor. He obtained his DMD at the University Nevada Las Vegas School of Dental Medicine and completed an Oral and Maxillofacial

Lima Pereira joined

Surgery Residency at the University

the college as an

Cincinnati Medical Center.

assistant professor in the division. She obtained her DDS degree from Universidade Federal do Amazonas, Operative Dentistry Specialty at Santa Catarina Federal University, AEGD at Eastman Institute for Oral Health, and completed a three-year prosthodontic residency at the Eastman Institute for Oral Health at the University of Rochester.

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Department of Oral Health Science

Dr. Lina Sharab assumed the role of Director of the Craniofacial Biology Externship.

Orofacial Pain Dr. Ian Boggero joined the college as an assistant professor in July 2020. He obtained his PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University of Kentucky and completed an internship in Clinical

Dr. Steve Tucker was named associate

Psychology at the Lexington VA Medical

program director in Oral and Maxillofacial

Center. He joins our college after

Surgery. His duties will include

completing a Postdoctoral Fellowship at

coordinating educational modules for

Cincinnati’s Children Hospital Medical

OMFS residents and other activities.

Center.

Dr. Joseph Van Sickels was appointed to

Dr. Charles Carlson retired after 32 years

the Dr. Robert D. Marciani Professorship

of providing leadership and education

for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

in the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry Orofacial Pain Program. Dr.

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Carlson created the first national recognized Orofacial Pain Psychology Program in the United States. His efforts in training residents and helping patients is internationally recognized.

RICHARDSON JOINS UKCD AS CHAIR

He leaves an indelible mark in the lives of many

Dr. Zindell Richardson has been named chair

grateful faculty, residents, staff, and students.

of the Department of Oral Health Science at the

Dr. Reny de Leeuw was appointed to the

University of Kentucky College of Dentistry. As

William R. Willard M.D., Ph.D. Professorship

a new faculty member, Dr. Richardson hopes to

of Dental Education.

continue the college’s mission of leadership in education, patient care, discovery and community

Dr. Isabel Moreno

engagement.

Hay assumed the role of program director for

“I am honored to be a part of this team, and

the Orofacial Pain program, as

I intend to help stretch the success this great

well as chief of the Division of

institution has already attained,” Richardson said.

Orofacial Pain, and obtained

Originally from Campbellsville, Kentucky,

Diplomate status with the Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine Diplomate, recognizing her competency in dental sleep medicine.

Oral Pathology Dr. Ashley Clark joined the college in the division staring May 2020. She obtained her DDS degree from Indiana

Richardson earned his undergraduate degree in Chemistry at Campbellsville University and received his Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree at the UK College of Dentistry. He practiced general dentistry for 17 years in Lexington before starting his career as a general dentist in the United States Air Force in 2000. After six years in this position, he was selected to attend the Air Force’s Advanced Education in General Dentistry Residency, from which he graduated as valedictorian.

University, and her certificate in

Prior to joining UK faculty, Richardson served as commander of the

Oral Pathology at the University

59th Dental Training Squadron (DTS) at Lackland Air Force Base in

of Florida. She comes to UKCD from UTHealth

San Antonio, Texas. The 59th DTS is the largest Dental Squadron

School of Dentistry.

in the Air Force Medical Service and home to the Air Force’s Post

After 41 years of service to the University of Kentucky, Dr. Dean White retired. Thank you for your many years of service.

Graduate Dental School. In addition, Richardson previously served as a dental flight commander, deputy squadron commander and squadron commander for Aerospace Medicine, commander of the 78th Dental Squadron at Robins Air Force Base in Georgia, as well as chief of Dental Program Management at the Air Force Medical Operations Agency (AFMOA) in San Antonio, Texas.

Other

“I am thankful for the opportunity to give back to the institution that gave me my ‘calling’ in life and society,” Richardson said.

In 2018, Richardson received the Lyman T. Johnson Torch of

The college submitted 44 abstracts to the UK

Excellence award from the UK Alumni Association, Lyman T.

CCTS Spring Conference. While the event was

Johnson African American Alumni Group. The award recognizes an

canceled due to public health concerns, we are

African American alum whose faith, hard work and determination

happy to see that our college was going to be

have positively affected people’s lives on the UK campus, the city,

well represented at UKCD’s Research Day!

state or nation.

Congratulations to our Digital Dentistry team

Dr. Richardson is joined in Lexington with his wife and two children.

for being named by Straumann as an evaluator for their Beta Phase Virtuo Vivo Software v.3.2.0 & v.3.2.1.

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COLLE GE NEWS

COLLEGE OF DENTISTRY SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT Many alumni of the College of Dentistry

needed to establish the endowment.

very important in helping the College of

have given each year through UK’s

An endowment for the annual fund

Dentistry to achieve the academic benefit

annual calling and mailing program to

will provide steady support for this

of a diverse student population, while

the College of Dentistry Scholarship. This

scholarship year in and year out.

reducing a student’s debt load.

Both the endowment and annual gifts

Your assistance is needed to raise

will continue to be awarded to incoming

the remaining $8,121.76 to establish

first-year DMD students who demonstrate

the College of Dentistry Scholarship

potential for academic success based on

Endowment. Your gift can make the

As an annual fund, the available funding

past academic performance; and have

difference in whether a student chooses

has fluctuated each year. Recent gifts,

unmet financial need. Preference shall be

to pursue dentistry at the University

including a recent stock gift of $70,728

given to a student(s) in underrepresented

of Kentucky or another college. In the

from an anonymous donor, has created

population if it helps the college achieve

envelope that is included in this year’s

an opportunity to establish the College

the benefits of diversity. A diverse

magazine, you can direct a gift to the

of Dentistry Scholarship Endowment.

student body enriches UKCD through

College of Dentistry Scholarship or its

This gift and other commitments, totaling

the distinct knowledge, experience,

endowment. Please help prospective

$91,878.24, have moved the fundraising

skill, and fresh ideas that each student

students pursue dentistry at UK College

efforts significantly closer to the $100,000

brings to the college. This scholarship is

of Dentistry through your donation.

admission scholarship has enabled many students to consider dentistry as a career choice as it reduces the expense of the first year of dental school.

ALUMNI STEP FORWARD TO HELP STUDENTS

Dr. Wesley Coffman, UKCD Class of 1978, and the Honorable Jennifer Coffman established an endowed award for a forthyear student who has demonstrated a commitment to personal

With the high burden of student debt, support from UKCD alumni can make a critical difference for students. Established in 2019, below are two new award/scholarships to be awarded in 2020.

health and wellness. This personal commitment will allow them to create a health-centered dental practice. Dr. Coffman believes that dentists are role models for their patients and should encourage healthy and well patients through their own efforts to be healthy, both physically and mentally.

Gwinnett Family Dental Care established a scholarship for the next three years on behalf of Drs. Kell Gallaher, Jon Klevansky, and Jason Klevansky. Dr. Gallaher is an alumnus from UKCD Class of 1998. His practice is in Lawrenceville, Ga. The scholarship will go to a dental student in first, second, or third year class, who has merit and demonstrates need.

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d n e A Fri : d e e D in DELTA DENTAL OF KENTUCKY FOUNDATION OFFERS SUPPORT

Delta Dental of Kentucky has been a long-time supporter of

one clinic for 2020-2021 year. SMC was created by dental

the UK College of Dentistry. In 2020, Delta Dental through its

students more than four decades ago as an opportunity to

Foundation has demonstrated its ongoing support for UKCD and

promote oral health and awareness while giving back to the

its mission. Jude Thompson, President & CEO, Delta Dental of

community. Currently, the program provides no-cost care to

Kentucky, explained their commitment.

children ages four to 12. In addition, SMC provides pre-dental

“The Delta Dental of Kentucky Foundation is proud to support

students to opportunity to visit and observe clinic operations.

the College of Dentistry and its students as they help further our

The recipient of the first Delta Dental of Kentucky Scholarship

mission of ensuring every Kentuckian has a happy and healthy

was selected from the Class of 2023 and will continue to receive

smile. Kentucky is ranked as one of

the scholarship throughout their time

the poorest states for oral health. It

at UK. The recipient is a Kentucky

is important that we aid in providing dental students with the resources needed for an advanced education so they can provide innovative care to our communities upon graduation.”

“We deeply value the Saturday Morning Clinic as it provides students with the opportunity to gain more

“It is important that we aid in providing dental students with the resources needed so they can provide innovative care to our communities.”

clinical experiences and allows our

resident who plans to practice in Kentucky, has financial need, and is active in community organizations and activities with a dental focus in Eastern Kentucky.

As noted above, Delta Dental of Kentucky Foundation recognized the financial challenges facing the college during shut-down due to COVID-19.

most vulnerable populations to receive the care they deserve. In

The Foundation awarded UKCD additional unrestricted funding

an effort to grow our relationship with the College of Dentistry,

to be used where needed most by the college during the

we developed a scholarship program that provides funding to

pandemic.

one eligible dental student for four years. Delta Dental continues to work hand in hand with the staff and students and we greatly appreciate the services they provide. Furthermore, when the pandemic arrived it was vital for us to provide additional support to our dental partners so they can serve those most affected and in need.”

“As with many of our fellow dental practices, the impact of COVID-19—from the closure of our clinics, moving classes online, and instituting the new health safety measures—were not part of our plan for this academic year. The gift from Delta Dental of Kentucky Foundation helped us meet these expenses, while ensuring that our students and patients have the highest

Delta Dental of Kentucky Foundation underwrote the entire

quality experience possible. We very much appreciate Delta

operations of one UKCD Saturday Morning Clinic (SMC) during

Dental of Kentucky Foundation’s support in all of our efforts,”

the 2019-2020 academic year, and will continue underwriting

stated Dr. Jeff Okeson, dean of College of Dentistry.

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HONORING UKCD’S TALENTED FACULTY: ENDOWED POSITION RECIPIENTS NAMED The Endowed Academic Chair or Professorship is the highest academic award that a college can bestow on a faculty member. Endowed faculty professorships and chairs are crucial for recruiting and retaining the highest-quality faculty. To achieve greatness as an institution, the faculty must be composed of the best minds, the most-creative researchers, and the most-engaged teachers. Building a high-quality pool of faculty talent enriches the academic environment, helping to attract the brightest students.

Recognizing the continued contributions of senior-level faculty, as well as providing funds to push the frontiers of their scholarship, are key functions of endowed positions.

The funds provided by an endowed position can propel research, create new

The UK College of Dentistry has seven endowed positions—six professorships and a

Dr. Ahmad Kutkut

Pediatric Dentistry Chair. In 2020, the UK Board of Trustees approved the College of

In 2000, the

Dentistry’s recommendation to appoint faculty to the following professorships.

Kentucky

approaches to teaching, or create opportunities for collaboration with other scholars

Medical Services Foundation created the University Professorship in Dentistry Fund in

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Dr. Reny de Leeuw

the College of Dentistry to support

The William R. Willard Ph.D. Professorship of Dental Education is

recognized both the current work

named in honor of the founding vice president of the UK Albert

and future promise of Dr. Ahmad

B. Chandler Medical Center, whose innovative vision of health

Kutkut with an appointment to this

professions education was instrumental in UKCD being a national

professorship. While early in his

dentistry research. The University has

leader in dental education. The professorship with its emphasis on academic excellence

career, Dr. Kutkut has been active

is funded by the many donors to Dentistry’s Academic Enrichment Fund. It is very

in teaching, speaking, writing, and

appropriate that in a year with the greatest academic challenges since UKCD opened

undertaking research. He is currently

that the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Dr. Reny de Leeuw, is appointed to this

involved with eight different research

professorship. She has guided the college through the transition to online didactic

projects. He also serves as UKCD’s

classes and our return to campus, striving to maintain excellence while operating within

Director of Predoctoral Implant

the pandemic restrictions. Her earlier years were in the field of Orofacial Pain, in which

Program. Additionally, Dr. Kutkut

she taught, researched, published and lectured. Dr. de Leeuw has served as both Clinic

is the creator and organizer of the

Director and Division Chief for UKCD’s Orofacial Pain Program. She has served as the

college’s Annual Implant Symposium,

first female president for American Academy of Orofacial Pain (AAOP) and will be first

which brings world-known guest

female president for the American Board of Orofacial Pain (ABOP). Dr. de Leeuw has

speakers who are experts in Implant

also served three times as the editor for AAOP guidelines (2008, 2013, 2018).

Dentistry to campus.

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Dr. James K. Hartsfield The E. Preston Hicks Professorship for Orthodontics and Oral Health Research, created by the support of many orthodontic alumni and friends, celebrates the contributions Dr. Hicks made to the orthodontic field. The professorship helped to recruit Dr. James K. Hartsfield, Jr. from the Indiana University School of Dentistry in 2008. Dr. Hartsfield enhances UKCD’s Orthodontic Program with his expertise in genetics and its impact on craniofacial development. An active researcher and scholar, he and colleagues established two externships at UKCD—the Craniofacial Biology Externship and Craniofacial Genetics Externship. These externships have enabled participants to extend their knowledge of both orthodontics and genetics, respectively. Dr. Hartsfield is being reappointed to this position for his third term. This professorship and its accompanying funds provide support for research and technology needed to gain an understanding of the genetic influences and their contributions to facial growth, especially abnormal growth.

Dr. Mohanad Al-Sabbagh The late Dr. Mark Thomas and Dr. Chuck Rolph, along with many alumni and friends of the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry, Division of Periodontology, established the J. Gary Maynard, Jr. Professorship for Periodontology and Oral Health Research in 2005. Dr. Maynard was one of the early faculty members of the program. Dr. Mohanad Al-Sabbagh has been selected as the first holder of this professorship. Dr. Al-Sabbagh came to UK in 2004 as an assistant professor, later served as Graduate Program Director, and now serves as Division Chief for Periodontology. Dr. Al-Sabbagh is a diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and is an accomplished national and international speaker in periodontology and implantology. In addition to receiving several prestigious awards and fellowships, including the American Academy of Periodontology’s Bud and Linda Tarrson Fellowship Award, the Educator Award (awarded to him for outstanding teaching and mentoring in periodontology), and the Teaching Fellowship Award (of which he was the first recipient of this award), he has published over 55 peer-reviewed articles, two book chapters, and many additional abstracts.

Dr. Al-Sabbagh is also an active clinical researcher.

Dr. Joseph Van Sickels Drs. Steve Tucker, Kenneth Smith, and Larry Cunningham gathered support from UK Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery alumni and friends to endow a professorship named after Dr. Robert Marciani, who served as Division Chief for many years. The Dr. Robert D. Marciani Endowed Fund in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Oral Health Research was awarded for the first time this year to a distinguished UKCD faculty member, Dr. Joseph Van Sickels. Dr. Van Sickels, who has been at UK since 1999, has served in many capacities from Director of Residency Education to Division Chief to, currently, Program Director. He has published over 200 refereed journal articles and textbook chapters, and presented more than 245 invited lectures in 22 countries around the world. However, he is proudest of the 83 residents that he has taught who have gone on to be successful in their own careers.

Dr. Craig Miller The Alvin L. Morris Professorship in Oral Health Research was created by Jack M. and Linda C. Gill in honor of the college’s founding dean. This professorship honors leadership in research. Dr. Craig Miller is recognized for the depth and breadth of his research with an appointment to this endowed professorship. Dr. Miller, who is a 1982 graduate from the UK College of Dentistry, has been on faculty since 1989. His academic career as a clinicianscientist is marked by many achievements including: 270 peer-reviewed scientific publications and abstracts, 40 textbooks and book chapters, service as Chief of the Division of Oral Diagnosis, Oral Medicine and Oral Radiology, Director of Oral Radiology, founder and Co-Director of the Diagnosis, Wellness and Prevention clinic, and Director the first Nudge Unit at a College of Dentistry. Finally, Dr. Miller has served as principal/co-investigator on 12 clinical studies, been funded by the National Institutes of Health for 28 consecutive years, and currently is a Clinical Scholar with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

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NEW DONATIONS ENHANCE DIGITAL DENTISTRY EFFORTS The college is pleased to share details on two donations of equipment received this year. These donations will aid in enriching our students’ experience while at UKCD. New equipment includes a CS

“The new equipment for our dental clinics and the opportunity to enhance our teaching through utilization of the new technology is priceless,”

8100 CBCT and three factory refurbished Planmeca PlanMill 40 machines.

“The new equipment for our dental clinics and the opportunity to enhance our teaching through utilization of the new technology is priceless,” shares Dr. David Thornton, associate dean for clinical affairs. “The addition of a CBCT has augmented our teaching of endodontics and the student implant placement experience...The new mills have allowed us to perform more one day dental procedures…These types of donations help to ensure that UKCD stays on the cutting edge of dentistry while

Henry Schein donated three factory

a part of the course in the simulation lab.

teaching our students to be the best

refurbished Planmeca PlanMill 40

The first time the milling machines were

dentists in the country.”

machines. These are certified model mills

used for this exercise in the simulation lab,

featuring the latest upgrades and operate

32 crowns were milled in one morning.

Dr. Joseph O’Neil, DMD Class of 1971, provided funds to purchase the CS 8100 CBCT. The cone beam has been installed in the third-floor student clinic area.

This piece of equipment allows for small

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with all current versions of software.

One machine was installed on the DMD Student Clinic floor, and the others installed in the UKCD simulation lab.

The PlanMill40 machines will allow students to gain and apply even more digital dentistry knowledge, acquired in the simulation lab, before treating

volume CBCT, which are especially useful

With the installation of two machines

patients using digital technology in a

for endodontic cases and diagnostic

in the simulation lab, students can gain

clinic setting. This additional experience

exams. The cone beam, with its 3D

additional experience with same-day

helps allow students to better embrace

capabilities, enables faculty to teach at a

crown workflows as part of a digital

the benefits of digital dentistry, including

higher level. Dr. O’Neil is the president

course. Now, each student can scan,

reduced chair time, providing predictable

of O’Neil & Associates Professional

design, mill, crystallize, and custom stain

clinical outcomes, and fulfilling the

Practice Resources.

and glaze a total of three Emax crowns as

patient’s expectations.

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OK E S ON CONT INUES

Okeson Steps Forward

TO GUIDE COLLEGE

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OK E S ON CONT INUES

Amid a challenging time with the impacts of

As a world-renowned specialist in orofacial pain,

COVID-19, the college welcomed a familiar face

Okeson has more than 240 publications in various

to its leadership lineup in July 2020. University of

national and international journals covering the

Kentucky Professor Jeffrey Okeson was named dean

areas of occlusion, temporomandibular joint

of the College of Dentistry during the summer.

disorders (TMD), and orofacial pain. He has written

A UKCD graduate, Dr. Okeson has been a full-

two textbooks on TMD and orofacial pain, which

time faculty member at UK for over 40 years. He

have been translated into 12 languages. Okeson

has served in various leadership roles within the

was named International Dentist of the Year by the

College of Dentistry, including chief of the Division

Academy of Dentistry International to recognize his

of Orofacial Pain and director of the UK Orofacial

worldwide efforts in these fields. He has lectured in

Pain Clinic, which he founded in 1977; chair of the

every U.S. state and 59 countries.

Department of Oral Health Science; and interim dean since September 2019.

numerous awards. He has been honored with UK’s

Okeson shared, “I am very honored to have the

campus-wide Great Teacher Award, the Provost’s

opportunity to lead our college through these

Distinguished Service Professorship, and received

challenging times and into the future. It is with

the first-ever Distinguished Alumni Award from the

much excitement and enthusiasm that I take on this

College of Dentistry. He is the first and only dentist

responsibility. There is no better place to be than

to be inducted into the University of Kentucky Hall of

Kentucky. We have a nationally recognized faculty

Distinguished Alumni. He has also been recognized

and the most dedicated staff found anywhere. We

as the most outstanding professor in the state of

have a talented group of high achieving students

Kentucky with the Acorn Award.

who are interested in learning. We have a very strong reputation of educating the very best dentists. This will continue as we move forward.”

“I see many great things happening in our college because the people, the environment, and the collegiality are perfect for great success. I am thrilled

Over the summer, Dean Okeson met with alumni

to be a part of leading such a complete organization.

virtually to provide college updates and answer

I pledge to each of you all my enthusiasm and

questions around the college’s efforts around

energy so that we might achieve the highest

COVID-19. He stressed that even in challenging

goals possible. As we join together with common

environments, the college was still focused on

purposes, our achievements are limitless. I cannot

graduating dentists who are biologically oriented,

wait to visualize our future accomplishments.”

technically capable and socially sensitive. Alumni expressed their support for the dean and praised his emphasis on student success.

Previous Page: Okeson offers remarks to the Class of 2020 at Kroger Field.

Right: Okeson with UKCD Orofacial Pain residents.

Far Right: Okeson with UKCD founding dean, Dr. Alvin Morris.

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During his tenure at UK, Okeson has received

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2020 UK C D A LU M N I A S S O C I AT I O N G O L F T O U R N A M E N T Pictured here, Longest Putt Winner: Austin Gambrel (’22). Thank you to our 2020 sponsors: Boyd Thornton Dental; Central Kentucky Endodontics; Roberts Insurance and Investments; and White, Greer and Maggard. Thank you to our prize hole sponsors: James Motor Company; Kentucky Center for Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery; Kinder Family & Cosmetic Dentistry, Andrey Kinder DMD; and Roberts Insurance and Investments. Thank you to our hole sponsors: Bittersweet Acres Equine Boarding; Commonwealth Dentistry; Danville Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (Beto & Bogardus); Gaines Dental Laboratory, Inc.; The Kentucky Center for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery; Dr. Charles Rolph; Steckler Pediatric Dentistry; and UK Federal Credit Union. See more details on the 2020 tournament at dentistry.uky.edu/golf2020.

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UKCD Alumni Association President Cliff Lowdenback ‘03 Vice President Tyler Bolin ‘13 Secretary Nate Nitz ‘14 Treasurer Michael Sexton ’09 & ’15 OMS

From left: 2019 Lyman T. Johnson Torch of Excellence Award Recipient for UKCD Dr. Frank Kendrick (’90) with spouse Tonya Kendrick, Dr. Carol Bolden (’89) with spouse Wayne Bolden

LYMAN T. JOHNSON TORCH OF EXCELLENCE AWARD The UK Alumni Association Lyman T. Johnson African American

At Large Members Michael Day ‘03 Don Michael Hendricks ‘08 Erica Higginbotham ‘08 Frank Kendrick ‘90 Ashley Mencarelli ‘13 Chuck Rolph ‘97 Shawn Stringer ‘18 Adam Thompson ’04 & ’05 GPR Tom Thompson ‘84 Alex Mayes Young ‘09

Alumni Group honored students and alumni during the awards ceremony as part of the 2019 Lyman T. Johnson Homecoming Celebration. In addition to the annual awards ceremony, a portrait unveiling of civil rights pioneer Lyman T. Johnson was a highlight of the event.

Faculty Rep Dr. David Thornton ‘00

UK’s academic colleges and units selected one African American alum whose faith, hard work and determination has positively affected the lives of people on the UK campus, the city, state or nation. These individuals received the Lyman T. Johnson Torch of Excellence Award. These units also chose

College of Dentistry Philanthropy Linda Epling, 859.323.6916, linda.epling@uky.edu

an African American student within their respective colleges/ departments whose academic achievement and ability to impact the lives of others warrant them the Lyman T. Johnson Torch Bearer Award.

Director of Alumni Engagement Ryan Vicini, 859-323-6676, rlvici2@uky.edu

The College of Dentistry honored Dr. Frank Kendrick with the Lyman T. Johnson Torch of Excellence Award and dental student Sandra Onekhena with the Lyman T. Johnson Torch Bearer Award.

Dental Practice Opportunities Share your listings on the UKCD website by visiting

Dr. Kendrick’s dental practice is located in Huntersville,

dentistry.uky.edu/opening.

North Carolina.

Sandra Onekhena (far right) at 2019 Lyman T. Johnson Homecoming Celebration.

Continuing Dental Education View upcoming UKCD courses at dentistry.uky.edu/ce.

UKCD Social Media

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Drs. Miller and Stuckey were unable to receive their awards in-person. Please dentistry.uky.edu/alum-award to view a short video interview.

Dr. Stuckey has served in numerous roles

DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AWARD

in the military, including as Command Dental Surgeon for the Air Education and Training Command at Randolph AFB in San Antonio, where he was responsible for 14 dental facilities. He also served as a liaison between government agencies, vendors, and manufacturers to bring digital radiology and digital dentistry

Each year alumni and friends of the college are invited to nominate alumni as candidates for consideration to receive the Distinguished Alumnus Award.

to the Air Force and the Department of Defense. Dr Stuckey is a member of the Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels and the Golden Wildcat Society, and a leader in numerous community charitable activities and organizations. In addition to providing dental care to military members

Each year alumni and friends of the

many additional programs offered by

college are invited to nominate alumni

groups such as the Pankey Institute,

as candidates for consideration to

Dawson Academy, and others. Dr.

receive the Distinguished Alumnus

Vittitow provided dental care in the US

Award. Each nomination is carefully

Army National Guard for several years,

Following his post-doctoral programs,

by the UK College of Dentistry Alumni

and has supported countless short-

fellowships, and military service, Dr. Miller

Association as this award is not

term dental mission trips and started

accepted a faculty position at the UK

automatically be given every year.

a thriving non-profit ministry called

College of Dentistry, where he has served

“mPower” that recruits dentists to serve

for over 30 years. During his time with the

and educate in various parts of the

college, he has assumed many teaching

world suffering from tremendous dental

responsibilities, amassed a prolific

care need. Dr. Vittitow was presented

research and publication history, provided

his award in 2019 at the 43rd Annual

mentorship to over 130 students in their

Fall Symposium and Alumni Weekend

pursuit of original research projects,

The University of Kentucky College of Dentistry Distinguished Alumnus of the Year Award for 2019 was awarded to Dr. Charles J. Vittitow, Jr. (’82). Upon earning his DMD, Vittitow began practicing general dentistry in Louisville, Kentucky. He became the first

Two awards were presented for 2020,

accredited member of the American

honoring Drs. Craig Miller (‘82) and

Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry in

Dennis Stuckey (’74). Due to COVID-19,

Louisville, and pursued a commitment

the 44th Annual Fall Symposium and

to continuing education, completing

Alumni Weekend was postponed and

IN MEMORIAM

and families, he has also volunteered for multiple humanitarian missions to provide emergency dental care.

pursued new approaches to patient care such as working to introduce the Diagnosis, Wellness, and Prevention Clinic at UKCD, and worked to serve both the dental community and our state via various volunteer roles.

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D R . C H AR LES E. PR I TC H ETT ( O RTH O D O N TI CS 1974)

D R . D AV ID IS O N , C L A S S O F 1983

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STAYING

d e t c e Conn

Your support helps fund the UKCD Alumni Association Scholarship and alumni-supported programs.

THANK YOU TO ALL WHO ATTENDED ALUMNI EVENTS IN 2019-2020.

Guests enjoyed the annual 2020 Barrels & Kegs Tasting and Silent Auction.

T HA NK Y OU T O OUR S P ONS ORS : • KCOMS • Roberts Insurance • and Pediatric Dentistry of Hamburg.

2019 U K C D A LU M N I A S S O C I AT I O N G O L F T O U R N A M E N T FI RST-P LA C E TE A M : Andy Bayer, Andrew Cain, Daniel Passidomo (’93), and Phil Speelman. Thank you to our 2019 sponsors: Boyd Thornton Dental; UK Federal Credit Union; and White, Greer and Maggard. Thank you to our prize hole sponsors: James Motor Company; Kentucky Center for Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery; Kinder Family & Cosmetic Dentistry, Andrey Kinder DMD; and Roberts Insurance and Investments. Thank you to our hole sponsors: Drs. Beto and Bogardus; Bittersweet Acres Equine Boarding; Drs. Greg Erena, Gilman Peterson & W. Michael Sexton; Pediatric Dentistry of Hamburg; and Psimer & Associates, Inc. Tournament proceeds assist with student and alumni activities provided by UKCD Alumni Association.

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2019 Fall Symposium - 50th Anniversary Class of ‘69

2019 Fall Symposium – Class of 2009

UKCD Alumni Association Scholarships recipient MacKenzie Brindley (’20) with Cliff Lowdenback. Ashley Priddy (’20) also received UKCD Alumni Association Scholarship.

Dr. Van Sickels was the inaugural presenter at the first annual Joseph E. Van Sickels Lecture in Oral Surgery.

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“The pandemic has affected every one of us in many different ways. There have been many challenges, but the faculty, staff and students have joined together to lead the college back to our “new normal” in record time. I am very proud of these accomplishments and all the great personnel we have at UKCD” - JEFF O K E S O N

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With the arrival of the COVID-19 health emergency, the College of Dentistry departed typical day-to-day routines to undertake several operational changes in a short span of time. These changes were necessary to better protect patients, students, faculty, staff, alumni, and other stakeholders while working to upload the college’s mission.

UKCD was able to bring fourth-year

Renovation efforts were completed on

students back to campus to complete

both endodontic and orthodontic care

their clinical work and prepare for regional

areas on campus. An updated endodontic

exams. Then efforts shifted to catching

suite provides new equipment, including

other classes up on their work.

a ceiling mounted endodontic microscope

New protocols included daily online screening questions and temperature recordings of faculty, staff, and students.

In mid-March, college dental clinics

Chairs were adjusted in the DMD Student

closed, except for emergency care

Clinic to increase distance between

provided by select faculty and residents,

patients. Scheduling was adjusted to

as defined by the Governor and the

stagger patient arrivals and decrease

Kentucky Board of Dentistry. Faculty and

exposure to one another. Appropriate

learners shifted from meeting in-person to

PPE, including masks and face shields, are

meeting virtually, changing the format of

required both on the clinic floor as well as

almost 40 courses in the spring semester

simulation laboratory spaces.

and later some 20 courses in the fall 2020 semester, to cover didactic course work,

On speaking of efforts to bring students

while preclinical and clinical courses were

up to speed in August and September

postponed. Alumni events and continuing

while also welcoming a new first-year

education events were postponed,

class, Dean Okeson shared, “D-611 has

while other virtual opportunities were

been schedule almost every morning

introduced. Faculty and staff worked

and afternoon. In addition, there have

remotely when possible. With reduced

been four to six scheduled Saturday

clinical activity, many clinical staff were

classes…in some instances the same

placed on administrative leave until clinics

course had to be taught twice, once to

could reopen. The college leaned heavily

first-year students and also to second-

on financial reserves until clinics

year students…faculty have offered office

increased activity.

hours during the only hour off at noon, as

at each operatory with display feeds wired to the adjoining conference room for viewing. Efforts will benefit current endodontic scholar participants, DMD students, and future endodontic residents.

Updates in the orthodontic space allowed for increased spacing between chairs and the addition of a private operatory space.

Additionally, the college was selected

by Straumann to evaluate the company’s beta phase Virtuo Vivo Software. As such, the college will receive a new scanning unit and software to review.

Looking further ahead, the college is excited to continue pushing forward with other digital dentistry efforts, including digital dentures, and partnering with UK colleges and units to increase efforts in public health.

well as after 5 o’clock. This has been an Dental students, unlike other students on

enormous commitment and I so greatly

UK’s campus, require hands-on clinical

appreciate the dedication and loyalty our

experience, making it imperative for the

faculty and staff have to our students.”

college to work with the university and other authorities to formulate a plan on

Even with undertaking above efforts,

how to safely allow graduating dental

the college was able to make additional

students to return to clinic. In early May,

advances over the summer and early fall.

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STUDENT NEWS Dean Okeson walks past graduates at the Class of 2020 Sendoff at Kroger Field.

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t e e w s r e tt i B f f o d n e S r o Seni

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Students wave goodbye to faculty and staff from their vehicles to support social distancing measures. Visit dentistry.uky. edu/class2020 to view a segment from the ceremony and see future plans of grads.

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YEAR IN w e i v e R

UKCD students join others on campus for the Time for Action: Health Colleges & Partners United Against Racial Injustice event.

Left: ASDA and DSD present Mission Lexington with a donation raised from student fundraising efforts.

Right: UKCD students attend a hands-on robotic assisted dental implant surgery demonstration.Â

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UKCD students partner with UK College of Nursing students to offer the flu vaccine in UKCD’s Diagnosis, Wellness and Prevention Clinic.

During the 2020 Give Kids A Smile event, students treated 39 patients, providing over $5,500 in free dental care. UKCD students were joined by 4Paws for Ability members who are involved with training service dogs.Â

Dr. Bill Lee presents the Dr. Janet Faraci Lee Leadership Development Award at the 2019 ASDA Day event.

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SCHOLARSHIPS Due to public health concerns, the college was unable to hold its annual Donor Appreciation Dinner or Awards Luncheon events. The following is a list of students receiving scholarships and awards. Thank you to our many donors for your support, and congratulations to all students.

D R . C R A IG A D A MS S C H O LAR SH I P FO R AC AD EM I C EXC ELLEN C E

Nina Richard

D R . V IN C E N T A . B A R R D M D SC H O LAR SH I P

Brian Gibbs and Rodney Ledford

D R . V IN C E N T A . B A R R STU D EN T D EVELO PM EN T SC H O LAR SH I P

My’Chelle Gochett

D R . MILT O N G E L L IN S C H O LAR SH I P

Kaitlyn Patel and Priyanka Shrestha

D O R O T H Y C AV IN S ME M O R I AL SC H O LAR SH I P

Alex I. Chong

D R . O A K IE G . N E WS O M E M EM O R I AL SC H O LAR SH I P

Allison R. Higgins and Anna M. Skaggs

D R . J E F F R E Y D E MB O , C R I TI C AL TH I N KI N G AWAR D

Vince Powell Ashley Arnao,

T H E J A N E T FA R A C I L E E , D M D , LEAD ER SH I P D EVELO PM EN T

Vince Powell, Sandra Onekhena, and Kassidy Wolfe

D R S . S T E P H A N O S K Y R KAN I D ES AN D SAB I N E B R O U XH AN S T U D E N T AWA R D D R . S U S A N B . MC E V O Y M EM O R I AL SC H O LAR SH I P B IE N A IR D E N TA L S C H O LAR SH I P D R . J O S H U A T. S U L L IVAN SC H O LAR SH I P U K C D A L U MN I A S S O C IATI O N SC H O LAR SH I P D R . T Y L E R R . A L B R E C H T SC H O LAR SH I P MA R G A R E T N E A L J E WELL M EM O R I AL SC H O LAR SH I P D A N S E AV E R ME MO R IAL SC H O LAR SH I P

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James Piper Ashley Priddy and Erin Pilling Jordan Britton and Claire Gibson Jordan Chelbowy Ashley Priddy and Mackenzie Brindley Jacob Burroughs Robert T. Hardell and Nicole V. Lane Ashley Priddy and Daphne Salazar

T R IB U T E E N D O WE D S C H O LAR SH I P

Ryan White

D E LTA D E N TA L O F K E N TU C KY SC H O LAR SH I P

Brian Gibbs

D R . D O N R . K IN G ME M O R I AL SC H O LAR SH I P

Erin Pilling

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Gloria Hensley Elizabeth Sitton (2nd)

A CA DE MY OF OPERAT IVE D E N T IS T RY

Brent Cornette

A CA DE MY OF OSSEOINT EG R AT IO N

Brent Cornette

A M E RIC AN ACADEMY OF ES T H E T IC D E N T IS T RY

Craig Clayton

A M E RIC AN ACADEMY OF IM P L A N T D E N T IS T RY

AnnMarie Lyon

A M E RIC AN ACADEMY OF O R A L A N D MA X IL L O FA C IA L PAT H O L O G Y

Megan Tallman

A M E RIC AN ACADEMY OF O R A L A N D MA X IL L O FA C IA L R A D IO L O G Y

Erin Pilling

A M E RIC AN ACADEMY OF O R A L ME D IC IN E

Mia Balsom

A M E RIC AN ACADEMY OF O R O FA C IA L PA IN

Grant Palmer

A M E RIC AN ACADEMY OF PE D IAT R IC D E N T IS T RY

Ivan Huynh

A M E RIC AN ACADEMY OF PE R IO D O N T O L O G Y

Amber Bumgardner

A M E RIC AN ASSOCIAT ION O F E N D O D O N T IS T S

Brad Cantrell

A M E RIC AN ASSOCIAT ION O F O R A L A N D MA X IL L O FA C IA L S U R G E O N S O R AL S URGE RY

Jacob Gribb

A M E RIC AN ASSOCIAT ION O F O R A L A N D MA X IL L O FA C IA L S U R G E O N S D EN TAL IM PLANT

Steven Hengen

A M E RIC AN ASSOCIAT ION O F O RT H O D O N T IS T S

Megan Tallman

A M E RIC AN ASSOCIAT ION O F P U B L IC H E A LT H D E N T IS T RY

Jacob Gribb

A M E RIC AN ASSOCIAT ION O F WO ME N D E N T IS T S

Ashley Priddy

A M E RIC AN COL L EGE OF DE N T IS T S ( K Y S E C T IO N )

Megan Tallman

A M E RIC AN COL L EGE OF PR O S T H O D O N T IS T S

AnnMarie Lyon

A M E RIC AN DENTAL SOCIET Y O F A N E S T H E S IO L O G Y

Erin Pilling

BRIAN D. ST ONE MEMORIAL AWA R D

Sarah Chhadh

E QUILIB RAT ION

Aliah Fueller

INTE RNAT IONAL COL L EGE O F D E N T IS T S ( K Y S E C T IO N )

Kaitlyn Patel

INTE RNAT IONAL COL L EGE O F D E N T IS T S ( U .S .A . S E C T IO N ) H U MAN I TAR I AN AWA RD

Gloria Hensley

INTE RNAT IONAL COL L EGE O F D E N T IS T S ( U .S .A . S E C T IO N ) L E A DER SH I P AWAR D

Daphne Salazar

INTE RNAT IONAL CONGRESS O F O R A L IMP L A N T O L O G IS T S

Jacob Gribb

P IERRE FAUCHARD ACADE MY

AnnMarie Lyon

P LATINUM PERIOST EAL

Daphne Salazar

QUINTESSENCE AWARD F O R C L IN IC A L A C H IE V E ME N T IN R E S T O R ATI VE D ENTIS TRY

Megan Tallman

QUINTESSENCE AWARD F O R C L IN IC A L A C H IE V E ME N T IN P E R IO D O N TI C S

Erica Vetter

QUINTESSENCE AWARD F O R R E S E A R C H A C H IE V E ME N T

Ashley Priddy

(S CA D) SOCIET Y OF COL OR A N D A P P E A R A N C E IN D E N T IS T RY ( N EW )

Kassidy Wolfe

S OUTHEAST ERN ACADEMY O F P R O S T H O D O N T IC S

Erin Pilling

HA NA U PROST HODONT IC AWA R D

Ashley Priddy

OM ICRO N KAPPA UPSIL ON

Mackenzie Brindley

U K C O LLEG E O F D EN TI STRY PR O B E AWAR D – PER I O D O N TO LO G Y

Corey Carter

U K C O LLEG E O F D EN TI STRY PR O STH O D O N TI C S C LI N I C AL AC H I EVEM EN T AWAR D ( EXC ELLEN C E I N PR O S)

Mia Balsom

U K C O LLEG E O F D EN TI STRY R ESTO R ATI VE C LI N I C AL AC H I EVEM EN T AWAR D ( EXC ELLEN C E I N R SD )

Jonathan Barry

Mead Lyons

Jillian Felton Vince Powell

Mackenzie Brindley Jenny Ingle Trung Nguyen

& AWARDS

A CA DE MY OF GENERAL DE N T IS T RY

Brad Cantrell Steven Hengen AnnMarie Lyon Erin Pilling Megan Tallman Kassidy Wolfe

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