Spring 2004 - University of Rochester Medical Center

he pages seem to fly off the calendaras we mark the end of another busy

and successful year in Dentistry. You’ll have the opportunity in this

edition of Momentum to see photos and read about the excellent DentistryAlumni and Friends Conference that was held in November in Naples,Florida. An alumni and friends mailingwent out before the holidays including a CD of the Naples event, along with apictorial walk down memory lane, and a presentation regarding our pastachievements and future vision.

We were pleased to have Dr. C.McCollister Evarts, the newly appointedsenior vice president and vice provost forHealth Affairs at the Medical Center andStrong Health CEO, at the conference.

Our strategic planning process hasmoved into the prioritizing phase and welook forward to a final report outliningnew initiatives for our future.

Our research activities continue toincrease. There are new labs in theEDC concourse area as well as the tow-ers. Drs. Michel Koo, Andy Teng, andGene Watson have moved into the con-course research space and have been very productive in their research activities.Dr. Stephanos Kyrkanides has set up hislaboratory on the fifth floor of EDC andhas some exciting research underway.

The education area has witnessedexpanded training grant opportunities.Dr. Ralph Saunders recruited a dentalresident to participate in the new Two- year Interdisciplinary GeriatricFellowship Program. This is a two yearfellowship program whose goal is to prepare professionals in the disciplines of medicine, psychiatry, and dentistry

to become accomplished leaders andinnovators in the field of aging withunique expertise in geriatric education.

We’ve incorporated technology intoour classrooms at the EDC site. Thethree conference centers now have state-of-the-art audiovisual facilities that havebroadened the scope of the classroom toinclude cyberspace. There have been asignificant increase in residents who are enrolling in MPH and MS degreeprograms and we received full CODAaccreditation for our Oral and Maxillo-facial Surgery and General PracticeResidency programs at the SMH site.

We are pleased that patient visits andrevenue have increased so that the clinicalprograms are financially self-sufficientand the Eastman Dental Center endow-ment funds can be allocated to the sup-port of education and research. Therehas also been an increase of care to theunderserved at the Eastman DentalCenter site, at School #17, and theDowntown Clinic.

We have established a self-insureddental insurance plan so University facul-ty and staff can be treated through theUniversity Dental Faculty Program.

As we move ahead, our researchgoals include effort to boost our nationalreputation as a research institution; toenhance clinical and translationalresearch; to better integrate basic withtranslational and clinical research efforts;and to improve the overall quality andnumber of research-intensive faculty.

Our education goals include the needto recruit and retain the highest qualityresidents and students to become futureoral health leaders; to link the clinicaltraining programs with Dentistry’s overall

researchmission; tooptimize thenumber ofresidents andstudentsreceiving oralhealth clinicaland research training; to encourage andenhance the interaction between GMEfunded residents in Dentistry and theMedical Center; to attract faculty who are well-trained in providing postdoctoraleducation; and to strive for diversity inthe resident and student population.

Patient care is an important part ofour mission and our goal in that area is to enhance the integration of oral healthcare into the overall operation of theMedical Center/Strong Health; to deliveroral health services in an efficient andcost-effective manner; to improve the oralhealth of the Rochester community; andto develop a clinical care system that pro-vides residents and students the clinicalexperience to fulfill the educationalrequirements of each program.

This year, 2004, promises to be anexciting and challenging year with muchto accomplish. I invite you to join us inthis effort as a member of the Eastman/Dentistry family.

Sincerely,

Dr. Cyril MeyerowitzEastman Department of DentistryProfessor and ChairEastman Dental CenterDirector

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lizabeth Fozo, a fifth-year Ph.D. student, won second place in the

senior category of the IADR/UnileverHatton competition at the combinedAADR/IADR meeting held in Hawaii.

Fozo said, “In order to compete in the international competition, I first competed in the AADR competition forresearchers in the U.S.A. After placing3rd in that competition, I was selected toadvance to the international competitionfor the IADR/Unilever Hatton Awards.”

The Hatton award was based on herdoctoral thesis research, “Role of FattyAcids in Survival of Streptococcus mutans.”

“Dr. Robert Quivey is my Ph.D.advisor,” said Fozo, “and I am complet-ing my thesis research in his laboratoryin the Center for Oral Biology.” Dr.

Quivey is an associate professor with primary appointments in the Departmentof Microbiology and Immunology andOral Biology and a secondary appoint-ment in the Department of Dentistry.

Fozo began her PhD training at the Universityof Rochester inJuly 1999 inthe Depart-ment of Micro-biology andImmunologyand hopes tocomplete hertraining in thesummer 2004.

Fozo wassupported byDentistry’sCariology

Training Grant and has been fundedunder the Training Program in OralInfectious Diseases since July 2000. Hercurrent plans are to continue research inmicrobiology and to eventually become a university professor.

Q: So back where it all started?Dr. Evarts: Yes. It’s true that somethings in life do come full circle. I cameto the medical school having selectedRochester over some other notableschools. I was given the advice that itwas the best college of medicine in theNortheastern part of the United Statesby my uncle, who at that time was thedean of the Downstate College ofMedicine. Being from Fredonia (a smallsouthwestern New York town about 60miles south of Buffalo), I think I was abit reluctant to move to New York City.And, I liked the philosophy of medicaleducation at Rochester. Rochester reallyhad—and still has—a stellar reputationfor medical education.

Q: When you decided to become a doctor, did you know what you wouldspecialize in?

Dr. Evarts: Absolutely not. I fell into thecategory of someone that wanted to be adoctor from a fairly young age, but real-ly wasn’t clear at all what type of medi-cine I wanted to pursue. So, after com-pleting medical school, I entered thetwo-year rotating internship at Rochesterto help select a specialty. As an outcomeof that, I moved into general surgery.

I was then drafted during the so-called “doctor draft,” and spent two yearsin the U.S. Navy, one year on an aircraftcarrier. I came back to Rochester andbegan the orthopaedic residency pro-gram. After completion, I joined theCleveland Clinic in their orthopaedicdepartment, and served as chair of thedepartment from 1970-1974. In 1974, Icame back to URMC to head the newlyformed Department of Orthopaedics. Istayed until 1987.

Q: Then you went to…Dr. Evarts: Then I went to Penn StateCollege of Medicine at the HersheyMedical Center. My role there wassenior vice president for Health Affairs,dean of the College of Medicine andCEO of the Hershey Medical Center. In 2003, we moved back to Rochester.

Q: Why back to Rochester?Dr. Evarts: Both Nancy (my wife) and Iconsider Rochester as our professionalhome. I’ve been associated with academichealth centers throughout my entirecareer, and URMC is an academic healthcenter that is really on the move— grow-ing in size and stature, and makingwaves in research. After some urging,the senior leadership at Rochester con-vinced us to move.

Q:With the many years of experience you have, first as a physician, and then as an administrator of a major academic health center, what do you hope to bring to the University of Rochester Medical Center?

Dr. Evarts: I understand what the com-ponents are of an outstanding academichealth center. There needs to be a bal-ance between the four missions ofresearch, education, and patient care,and community outreach, and an inte-gration of these missions so that eachcan excel in its particular area.

I think the outstanding academichealth centers in this country today notonly have this integration, but they areat the leading edge of research, educa-tion, patient care, and community out-reach. That requires a special commit-ment by the leadership to create an envi-ronment where the faculty and staff dri-ving each of the missions have the toolsand support needed to ensure theirgrowth and success. So right now, I amconcentrating on integration and creat-ing an environment to enable URMC to continue its growth.

Q: Can you give us a sense of what your vision is for each of the missionareas?

Dr. Evarts: In the educational arena, wehave to continue to refine what is cur-rently a very innovative curriculum inorder to educate our students to becomeoutstanding physicians in the 21st centu-ry. There are different demands that aregoing to be made on these students. Oneof them is going to be to collaborate withother parts of the health care team—nolonger is there a role for a single physi-cian controlling everything as far ashealth care delivery. Physicians will haveto work in teams of nurses and others.And, the cost of medical education hasrisen exponentially. We have studentswho are leaving with major debts, andthat sometimes leads to the selection of aspecialty inappropriately. Also, a recentsurvey by the Council on GraduateMedical Education suggests that therewill be a shortage of all types of physi-cians—not just specialists—in the nearfuture, so we are being encouraged toeducate more students and perhaps com-press the timeframe for medical educa-tion. Both of these present challengesthat we are studying very closely so thatwe can continue to provide the very besteducation for our students.

Q: What about the research initiative here?

Dr. Evarts: There exists an absolutelywonderful research infrastructure atURMC. We have state-of-the-art bio-

medical research buildings that are filledwith some of the world’s most distin-guished basic science faculty poised tomake significant research discoveries.The construction of the two researchbuildings and the subsequent recruit-ment was and continues to be a dramaticundertaking. We have created a certainmomentum in the research area that isnot slowing down. The momentum isreflected by the stunning increases inNIH funding we have recently sus-tained. In fact, our percentage of growthin research funding is fourth among thetop 20 schools. That doesn’t mean weare fourth in funding, but we are fourthin the percentage of growth. It is trulyremarkable. And it’s not slowing down.

My main objective here is to contin-ue to attract top-notch scientists estab-lished in their field of research. Some-times, I think we all tend to focus on thenumbers—let’s increase our funding;let’s increase our rank. But if we main-tain and enhance the quality of ourresearch programs, those numbers willcontinue to grow.

Q:Speaking of growth, are there any particular clinical areas we will focus on?

Dr. Evarts: All major academic healthcenters are full service institutions. Sowhile we will continue to be a full ser-vice provider, there will be some veryspecific areas that will grow, especiallyin relation to the demographics here.The reality is that our region is home toan aging population, and we must beable to provide the care and servicesneeded by these folks. At the same time,we will continue to focus on those nicheprograms that have proven successful orhave the potential to draw patients froma broad geographic region.

Q: And what about community outreach?

Dr. Evarts: I think community outreachis one of the areas that we need to pay a fair amount of attention to. We need to be able to collaborate with the MonroeCounty Health Department, along withthe other institutions in town, to addressthe health of our citizens. We have someof the basic building blocks to be able todo this, and if we partner with otherhealth systems and the health department,we will have a pretty strong coalition.

Q: How would you characterize your leadership style?

Dr. Evarts: Hopefully, my leadership isone of transformation rather than trans-actional. By that I mean setting thedirection so that people can respond andwork towards a common goal. I try todo this in a deliberative and evaluativemanner to reach conclusions and tomake decisions. This is one of the rea-sons I have identified the senior leader-ship team that meets every morning at7:30 a.m. It includes the hospital CEO(Steve Goldstein), the chief financialofficer (Mike Goonan), the dean (DavidGuzick), the chief medical officer (Ray

Mayewski),and theMedicalCenter’schief oper-ating officer(PeterRobinson),and wehave almost100 percentparticipation every day. I think right nowthey are afraid not to attend (chuckles).

This meeting helps to achieve theintegration I talked about earlier; allparts of the institution are talking witheach other on a daily basis. Now part ofthe reason for the formation was that Ihad a very, very steep learning curveabout what was going on around here.But now, it helps me to review whathappened yesterday and what is going tohappen today and what is going to hap-pen tomorrow. We use it as a mechanismso that I am not arbitrarily making deci-sions—or avoiding making them either.

This meeting also allows me to getdifferent perspectives. If someone comesin to talk about space or has an issue,you have a very wise group of peoplewith a lot of history here who can helpformulate a response or decision thattakes ALL parts of the institution intoaccount.

Q: Should faculty and staff expect to see any significant changes?

Dr. Evarts: We have already talkedabout growth. We should continue to seegrowth, not necessarily in new buildings,but more activities. I also hope facultyand staff will see an openness in theinstitution and responsiveness by seniorleadership to their concerns. I think wewant to create a place where they areproud to say they work—make thempart of the institution, and not just somegigantic place where you have to work.

Q: When you leave, what would you like your legacy to be?

Dr. Evarts: I would like to think thatwhen I leave we will be among the very,very top academic health centers in theworld. And I’d like to leave it in a posi-tion to continue its growth. Historically,academic health centers do not plan wellfor succession. I would really like to cre-ate an environment where when it’s timefor me to leave we can attract a succes-sor that is the very best in the country.

Q: Do you have one message for faculty and staff?

Dr. Evarts: Yes. The potential here isabsolutely incredible in all areas—theresearch enterprise, education, patientcare, and community outreach. We havebarely scratched the surface!

Editor: This article was reprinted with permis-sion from Vital Signs, the URMC newsletter foremployees and volunteers. Dr. Evarts was aguest speaker at Dentistry’s Alumni and FriendsConference held in Florida, in November. Seethe article on the event for Dr. Evarts remarks.

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N E W SDENTISTRY

Dr. Jay Stein, resigned his position with the Medical Center in May, 2003. Following asearch, C. McCollister “Mac” Evarts was appointed in September as senior vice presi-dent and vice provost for Health Affairs and Medical Center CEO. With more than fourdecades of experience as an orthopaedic surgeon and health care administrator, Dr.Evarts takes over the helm of the Medical Center at a critical juncture in its growth anddevelopment. Below we talk to Dr. Evarts to find out a bit more about his career, andhow he plans to use his years of experience to shape the immediate and long-termfuture of the Medical Center.

—by Germaine ReinhardtON THE ROAD TO NATIONAL PROMINENCE

he National Call to Action to Promote Oral Health

released by Surgeon-GeneralRichard H. Carmona encouragespolicymakers and community stake-holders to address the disparities in oral health care and to expandefforts to improve that care in everycommunity in the country.

Tooth decay remains the singlemost common, chronic, childhooddisease. Oral and pharyngeal cancers, primarily diagnosed in the elderly, affects about 30,000Americans annually; 8,000 a year

die fromthis disease.

Children losemore than 51

million schoolhours annuallyand adults lose

more than 164million workhours to den-

tal disease or dental visits.

The nation’stotal bill for oralhealth serviceswas estimatedto be $70.1 billion in

2002. This does not include indirectexpenses of oral health problems orthe cost of services by other healthcare providers.

Solutions to these challenges relyon the support of individuals, healthcare providers, communities, andpolicymakers at all levels of society.

What can we do right in our own community to improve oral healthcare, particularly for underservedpopulations?

Dentistry at the University ofRochester Medical Center, whichincludes Eastman Dental Center(EDC), the Community OutreachPrograms, and Strong MemorialHospital, provide over 140,000patient visits a year.

A significant amount of that service is provided to underservedpopulations in the Rochester andsurrounding rural areas. Patientsincluded over 32,000 urban andrural area residents—includingnearly 17,000 on Medicaid, over9,000 children, the elderly, specialneeds patients, such as the home-less, disabled, and those withHIV/AIDS.

“Good oral health is at the coreof wellness and all citizens are enti-tled to that wellness,” said Dr. Cyril

Meyerowitz.“Nationalstatistics ondental careshow that 22percent ofadults report-ed some formof oral facialpain in thepast six monthsdue to poor dental health.”Meyerowitzadded, “Thereis a largepopulation in our community, wholive their lives dealing with toothdecay and oral pain. We cannotmeet the need alone and havereached out to our colleagues in the New York State DentalAssociation’s seventh District.”

A planning committee thatincluded Dr. Andrew Vorassi, aSeventh District member, proposeda demonstration project with theDistrict and EDC as partners inincreasing oral health care to under-served populations.

“Our proposal supports access to care among Medicaid recipients;the utilization of Medicaid servicesby Medicaid recipients; satisfactionwith oral health care among thoserecipients; and an evaluation of thecommunity’s oral health status usingcurrent surveillance programs in theMonroe County area,” said Dr.Vorassi. “The proposal would linkwith the New York State AcademicDental Centers proposal, whichaddresses the commissioner ofhealth’s goal to increase access of den-tal care to Medicaid beneficiaries.”

The proposal includes a processso that dentists in the private sectorcould participate in EDC programsthat provide care to underservedpopulations at the Daisy MarquisJones Foundation Outreach DentalCenter at School No. 17, the Down-town Health Care Center, theMount Morris Dental Center, andurban school children treated at one of the three SMILEmobiles.

The proposal also includes aneducational component to developoutreach programs that targetMedicaid populations to emphasizethe need for oral health servicesamong the poor.

An evaluation will be designed to assess the impact of the joint program on Medicaid utilization in the Greater Rochester area.


P A T I E N T C A R E

GOOD ORAL HEALTH IS AT THE COREOF WELLNESS — 7TH DISTRICT

he ADA Council on Scientific Affairs selected Dentistry at the

University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) to host the 39th annualADA Dental Students Conference onResearch in April. This annual confer-ence traditionally rotates between theNIH campus and the ADA main officein Chicago.

The fact that Dentistry at the URMCwas selected to host this year’s confer-ence is an indication of the high regardheld by the ADA for the dental researchand training programs in the Center forOral Biology (COB) and the EastmanDepartment of Dentistry (EDD).

“This is an important forum forbringing together potential future leadersin oral health research,” said COBDirector Dr. James Melvin. “Cyril and I felt that hosting this event was veryimportant because the attendees includ-ed students from nearly 50 U.S. and

Canadian dental schools. The studentstake materials and first-hand storiesabout our programs and facilities back to their classmates. It’s a wonderful way to recruit new trainees.”

Dr. Cyril Meyerowitz said, “Theconference provided us with an excellentopportunity to showcase our researchareas and our entire postdoctoral pro-gram to a group of students who alreadyexhibit an interest in research. Itbehooves us to cultivate our futureresearchers from these students.”

The students visited both the COBand Eastman Dental Center sites andattended lectures on research by a number of Dentistry faculty.

The students were very interested in the labs at both the COB and EDCsites and asked a number of questionsabout the research opportunities avail-able through the various postdoctoralprograms.

ADA STUDENT RESEARCH CONFERENCE

Please let us know if you’re a Dentistry alumna/us and have a new bundle of joy in your life. Dentistry’s Office of AlumniRelations would like to send you our new“Dr. T. Bear.” So, all of you new parents and grandparents, contact Becky Herman,800-333-4428 or [email protected].

Dr.B E A R

Bottom row-left: Dr. Robert G. Quivey, Michael Siegel, UNKNOWN, Adrienne Brugos, Raymond Tsou, Kai-YingLiang, Dr. Ken Burrell Row 2-left: Julio Carrion, Leigh Grieco, Austin Phoenix, Tyson Bross, Gabriel Ollins,Amy Bryer, Dr. James Melvin, UNKNOWN Row 3 1/2 row-left: Klint Butler, Michael Roseff, Melanie AndersonRow 4-left: Lee Gause, Michael Lowery, UNKNOWN, Jill Bashutski, Caroline Weissman Derrow, UNKNOWN,Jason Speigel, Dustin Burleson Row 5-left: David Norrington, UNKNOWN, Mark Venditti, Jeff Kochevar, KevinOtten, Tim Followell, UNKNOWN Row 6-left: Brian Lingg, UNKNOWN, Gregory Segraves, Robert Schmidt,UNKNOWN, Thomas Bouwens, Corey Porche Row7-left: Abtin Shahriari, Jasdeep Sagoo, Tricia Crosby, DavidMach, King Kim, UNKNOWN, Eric Kerbs, Howard Sorensen

Whatcan we doright in our own community toimprove oralhealth care,particularlyfor under-servedpopulations?

There is a large

populationin our

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their livesdealing withtooth decay

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2003Convocationn his introduction of Convocation 2003’s keynote speaker, Dr. Cyril

Meyerowitz, said, “We are very fortunatethis evening to have Bill Calnon as ourkeynote speaker. Bill is the president ofthe New York State Dental Association,he is an alumnus of the GPR program,and he was described in the NYS DentalJournal as a ‘genuinely nice guy’.”

The Journal article also mentioned theimportance Dr. Calnon placed on mentor-ing and how he refers to himself as a“poster child” for the mentoring system.When he entered the GPR program atStrong in 1978, the attendings he metincluded professionals like Fred Halik,John Billen, Mort Guttenberg, andHoward Fine. Dr. Calnon said that hewould love it if every new dentist couldbenefit as he did from contact with estab-lished colleagues.

Dr. Meyerowitz concluded his intro-duction by saying, “As you take yourplace in the professional world, I hopeyou will remember Bill Calnon’s mentor-ing message and reach out to professionalsin your field as role models and thenrepay the courtesy by mentoring new den-tists as they transition into the system.”

AWA R D SIranpour Award for Excellence in Clinical Education

The winner of the 2003 Bejan IranpourAward for Excellence in Clinical Educationwas Dr. Charles Oster, someone who holdsthe faculty position of clinical professorand has been on faculty for more than 20years; working with residents in both theprosthodontic and AEGD programs. He is also an ’84 graduate of the Prostho-dontic Program.

One of the recommendation letterscame from a resident, who said, “Dr. Osteris an easygoing person who has an extra-ordinary ability to work with elderly people and he makes you see the mostchallenging case in a very simple andstraightforward way.”

This award was first given in 2000 and it went to the person who exemplifiedexcellence in clinical education and afterwhom the award was named, Dr. BejanIranpour.

Part-time Faculty AwardThe second award presented was to a

part-time faculty member who exemplifiedthe positive relationship that needs to befostered between a teacher and a student.

The 2003 Part-Time Faculty Awardwas given to Dr. David Levy, a dedicatedmentor and faculty member for over 20years and an individ-ual who is foreverlearning andsharing hisknowledgewith others.

One of thenomination letterssummed up thatrelationship from aresident’s point ofview by saying thatDr. Levy challengesus to think for our-selves. This is theessence of excel-lence in postgradu-ate education.

Another lettersaid that numerousgraduates of thePediatric Dentistry Program, both hereand around the world, are better preparedto face life’s challenges having had Dr.David Levy as their mentor.

Bibby Fellowship Award The Bibby Fellowship was created by

Dr. Bibby’s widow, Mrs. Beatrice Bibby,who attended the 2003 Convocation. Thepurpose of the award is to honor Dr. BasilG. Bibby’s academic and research accom-plishments. His efforts have set the stagefor thousands of students and faculty, nat-ional and international, to establish andmaintain productive and challenging careersas dentists, researchers, and teachers.

The Basil G. Bibby Fellowship Fundfor Excellence in Oral Health Researchprovides fellowship grants to individuals.The recipient will be an individual judgedto have an inquiring mind, originality ofthought, a sense of purpose; and concernfor oral health.

The 2003 Basil G. Bibby Fellowshipwas awarded to two candidates: Dr.Sangeeta Gajendra, from the Division ofGeneral Dentistry’s AEGD Program and

Dr. Anh Nguyen,who is also from theAEGD Program.

Gerald N. Graser Fellowship Fund

The establishmentof the Gerald N.Graser FellowshipFund, honoring Dr. Graser, the chiefof the Division of Prosthodontics,was announced during the evening.

The fund was initi-ated to foster experteducators in light of thenationwide shortage ofdental faculty; to pro-mote academic careerdevelopment within the field of dentistry; and tosupport educational innovation and research.

The awardee will be encouraged topursue an academic or administrativeposition related to the prosthodontic specialty when the fellowship is completed.The 2003-04 Fellow has to continue towork closely with members of theDentistry faculty and staff to implementeducational projects, learn educationaltheories, explore new teaching methods,and develop skills in research and curriculum innovation.

Dr. Carlo Ercoli, director of theProsthodontics Program, and Dr. Graserpresented the first fellowship award to Dr. Wael Garine.

IIACHIEVING A MAJOR CAREER MILESTONE

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Dr. William Bowen invites you to a Day at the Races

The Whitney Handicap in Saratoga, NYJoin us in the Paddock Tent behind the Clubhouse,

adjacent to the saddling area.Transportation to/from Rochester, NY available

Races begin at 1 p.m.; conclude 5:30 p.m.Invitations to be mailed early June

Contact: Ellie Orbison800-333-4428 or [email protected]

Race at Saratoga

DENTISTRY, MEDICINE,A N D N U R S I N G


his is an important evening because the 39 people who entered

this auditorium are achieving a majormilestone in their career. Many of youwill be moving into the world to pursueyour futures; some will join practices or set up new ones.

Some will pursue academiccareers—hopefully in one of our programs, while some will enter the world of research.

Those who have worked side by side with you; the faculty, staff, andadministrators hope you will continue to exemplify George Eastman’s legacy as you move on.

One of our primary goals in yourclinical practice has been the provision oforal health care for the underserved. Ourhope is that you would develop a sensitivi-ty for the social context of people living inpoverty along with the importance of pro-viding care for the underserved. We hopeyou will take that sensitivity with you inwhatever career you choose.

Our vision is to be a preeminent post-graduate program, a world-class researchinstitution, a local and national leader ofhigh quality oral health care, and a serviceeducational system, which is a national

model for the integration of dentistry with medicine in the health care system.

We have set high expectations for ourselves. We also have high expectationsfor you—as we do for all our alumni—whether you pursue a career as a clinician,researcher, or academician.

There are some exciting opportunitiesahead in the oral health field. We hopeyou will maintain your ties with us so we can congratulate you on your achieve-ments and be part of your future.

Good luck and I look forward to your participation as a member of theEastman/Dentistry family.

Dr. Cyril Meyerowitz

Program Name Degree Dental SchoolAEGD Ahmed, Syed-Mairaj DDS McGill University, CanadaAEGD Asrar, Saba DDS Howard UniversityAEGD Batalocco, Guido DDS University of Siena, ItalyAEGD Bharwani, Daulakhanu DDS Univ. Alberta, CanadaAEGD Carlson, Patricia DDS Univ. Metodista Sao Paula, BrazilAEGD Cervini, Edward DDS University of Western OntarioAEGD Ciornei, Cristina Gabriela DDS Univ. GR.T.Popa, RomaniaAEGD Esponda, Victor DDS U. Autonomus Univ. de Guadalajara, MXAEGD Gagoh, Oscar BDS Univ. Manchester, United KingdomAEGD Gajendra, Sangeeta BDS AB Shetty Mem. Inst., IndiaAEGD Gomez Bazan, Patricia BDS Univ. Cayetano Heredia, PeruAEGD Iida, Hiroko DDS Kagoshim University, JapanAEGD Kim, Mijin DDS Yonsei University, KoreaAEGD Kirkby, Arina DDS Moscow Med. Inst. RussiaAEGD Koutrouli, Eleni DDS University of Athens, GreeceAEGD Kresevic Minaya, Valeria DDS Univ. Cayetano Heredia, PeruAEGD Litvinov, Alan DDS New York UniversityAEGD Mamoun, John DMD Univ. Med. & Dent. of New JerseyAEGD Nguyen, Hoang-Anh DMD University of Montreal, CanadaAEGD Nino de Guzman, Patricia DDS Univ. Cayetano Heredia, PeruAEGD Paranhos, Klenise DDS U deOdont Joao Prudente, BrazilAEGD Popelka, Sandro DDS Free University, GermanyAEGD Salamah, Mohammad DDS New York UniversityAEGD Sithole, Vivian DDS University of Oulu, FinlandAEGD Smith, Larysa DDS Kubansky Medical Institute, USSRAEGD Tello Al-Nashawati, Lana DDS Damascus University, SyriaAEGD Tori, Hirokazu DDS Nippon Dental Univ., JapanAEGD Tuncer, A. Hakan DDS Hacettepe University, TurkeyGPR Doss, Lauren DDS New York UniversityGPR Eberz, John DDS SUNY BuffaloGPR Ernan, Aharon DMD Hebrew Univ., Israel; AEGDGPR Ganoza, Gabriela DDS Cayetano Heredia Univ., Peru; AEGDGPR Hearns, April DDS Meharry Medical CollegeGPR Kim, Minna DMD Tufts UniversityGPR Morales-Ross, A. Marcela DDS Univ. Autonomade Tamquilipas, MX; AEGDGPR Ng, Audrey DDS University of Detroit Mercy

OMFS Cho, Stephen DDS University of Toronto, CanadaOMFS Ganni, Mohamad DMD Univ. PittsburghOMFS Lee, Peter DDS University of Western OntarioOMFS Loi, Thuan DDS SUNY BuffaloOMFS Lotay, Harinder DDS University of AlbertaOMFS Mahar, Daniel DDS SUNY Buffalo

Ortho Armbrecht, David DMD Boston UniversityOrtho Blacker, Shane DDS Case Western Reserve Univ.Ortho Church, D. Chadwick DDS Univ. Texas, San AntonioOrtho Edwards, Lance DDS University of Toronto, CanadaOrtho Graham, John DDS Baylor College of DentistryOrtho Kambylafkas, Panagiotis DDS University of Athens, GreeceOrtho Lim, Won Hee DDS Yonsei University, KoreaOrtho Markovic, Sophie DMD University of ConnecticutOrtho McLellan, Brian DMD University of ConnecticutOrtho Meyer, Chad DDS University of Nebraska Med. Ctr.Ortho Paschal, Jr., James DMD Medical College of GeorgiaOrtho Siu, Charity DMD Univ. British Columbia, Canada

Pediatric Acuna, Ruben DDS Marquette School of DentistryPediatric Biberica, Joyce DMD Univ. Med. & Dent. of New JerseyPediatric Hawkinson, Nicole DDS University of IowaPediatric Kotani, Sally DDS Case Western Reserve Univ.Pediatric Lantzy, Mark DDS Univ. Texas, HoustonPediatric Nauman, Nicole DDS University of IowaPediatric Orellano, Meggy DDS San Martin de Porres Univ., Mexico; AEGDPediatric Shea, Judith DDS University of ColoradoPediatric Shin, Joon-Woo DMD Harvard UniversityPediatric Turner, Mindy DDS Univ. N.C. at Chapel HillPediatric Whitt, Joel DMD University of Oregon Dental School

Perio Anderson, Ryan DDS Ohio State UniversityPerio Choi, Jang “Jay” DDS Temple UniversityPerio Ho, Humphrey DDS SUNY BuffaloPerio Kwok, Vivien DDS McGill University, CanadaPerio Lalsingh, Chad DMD Tufts UniversityPerio Pritsky, Alexander DMD Tel-Aviv University, IsraelPerio Zahavi, Thomas DMD Hebrew Univ., Israel

Prostho Al-Mardini, Majd DDS University of Western OntarioProstho Ganddini, Mario DDS Francisco Marroquin U., Guat.Prostho Huerta-Andrade, Ricardo DDS Autonomous Univ. Aguascalientes, MX; AEGDProstho Nguyen, Anh DDS University of Montreal, CanadaProstho Pineyro, Alfonso DDS U. Autonoma de Guadalajara, MX; AEGDProstho So, Joseph DMD Temple University

TMJD Alvarez, Juan Eduardo DDS Universidad San Marcos, PeruTMJD Chenard, Torin DDS Univ. of California, San DiegoTMJD Lai, Yu-Ching DDS Nat’l Yang-Ming Univ., TaiwanTMJD Watson, David DMD Med. Univ. South Carolina

MESSAGE TO THEGRADUATES

ervyn Shear, MDS, DSc, pre-sented a series of lectures for

Dentistry residents, faculty, and com-munity dentists on oral cancer and pre-cancer, developmental odontogenic andnon-odontogenic cysts, odontogenictumors, and gingival lesions. The serieswas sponsored through Dentistry’sBridges Program that supports the visiting scholars program.

“Having Dr. Shear visit us fromSouth Africa is both an honor and apleasure,” said Cyril Meyerowitz. “Heis a world-renown oral pathologist andhas provided a unique opportunity forour residents, faculty, and communitydentists. He graciously agreed to have his lectures videotaped so theinformation will be available for futureviewing.”

Dr. Shear said, “It’s extremelyrewarding to lecture to a group of resi-dents who have their whole careersahead of them and who are showingsuch an interest in learning about allthe aspects of oral health and not justthe aspects of their particular special-ties.” He added, “Including the facultyand dentists from the community fur-ther demonstrates the desire to treatthe whole patient, bringing medicineand dentistry together to benefit each patient.”

Dr. Shear isregisteredas a special-ist oralpathologistwith theSouthAfricanHealthProfessions Council, previously the SAMedical and Dental Council; and is adentist and specialist in oral pathologywith the General Dental Council in theUnited Kingdom. He is presently anemeritus professor, University of theWitwatersrand, Johannesburg and anextraordinary professor at the Universityof the Western Cape in the Depart-ment of Pathology, Faculty of Dentistryand Oral Health Centre. He is aFellow of the Royal College ofPathologists, FRCPath, of the UnitedKingdom, and a Fellow of the RoyalSociety of South Africa - FRSSAf.

During his career, Dr. Shear haspresented lectures and short courses in Austria, Australia, Brazil, Canada,Chile, Denmark, Germany, Guatemala,Hungary, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands,South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland,UK, USA, and Zimbabwe.

GUEST ORAL PATHOLOGISTLECTURES

Dr. Mervyn Shear

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2003–2004 DENTISTRY RESIDENTSAND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

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The palm trees swayed, the waves lapped the sandy beaches,and Dentistry alumni and friendshad a wonderful time at the firstDentistry conference.

On the first evening a special din-ner was held to celebrate the initiationof the George Eastman Associates,which is a special group of donorsthat contribute $1,000+ annually. The Associates are part of the GeorgeEastman Society.

A dinner held on Thursday at theNaples Beach Hotel and Golf Clubbrought everyone together for anevening of awards, words of welcome,and sharing of many fond memories.

Dr. David Levy, the master of cer-emonies and Dentistry faculty mem-ber, introduced the two people whoserved as Florida ambassadors andthe conference site hosts, Phyllis and Oivind Jensen. The Jensenshave a long history with Dentistryand worked closely with Dr. StanleyHandelman in planning the confer-ence over the past two years.

Dr. Cyril Meyerowitz introducedDr. C. McCollister Evarts, the newlyappointed senior vice president andvice provost for Health Affairs at theMedical Center and Strong HealthCEO. Evarts said he’d developed anew appreciation for Dentistry’sefforts in postdoctoral education,research, and patient care from hismeetings with Dr. Meyerowitz. Headded that they both share the viewthat a close working relationshipbetween medicine and dentistry canbe beneficial to the patients in theRochester community.

Dr. Meyerowitz took a few min-utes to show the group a panoramicview of Dentistry’s past, present, andfuture. The presentation was includ-ed in a CD to alumni and friends asfollow up to the Naples conference.

The last part of the evening wasdevoted to alumni awards. Dr. JohnBillen, former Dentistry faculty mem-ber and Reunion volunteer, intro-duced the first of four alumni awardrecipients.

Academics Award: Dr. Jay Gershen,GenDen ‘73

Dr. Gershen has had a nationalimpact on dental education evidencedby the numbers, diversity and qualityof his publications, achievements asan administrator on the highest level

of an academic institutionand has significantlyinfluenced health carepolicy. He is currentlythe executive vice chan-cellor and professor ofApplied Dentistry at theUniversity of ColoradoHealth Sciences Center.

Alumni Affairs Award: Dr. Robert Bray, Ortho ’75

Dr. Bray was honoredfor his loyalty and com-mitment to Dentistry at the URMC and theDivision of Orthodontics,his visibility as an activeand contributing alumnus,specifically in seekingfunds for the division,

and his dedication to orthodontics for nearly three decades. Dr. Bray is presently in private practice as an orthodontist, is on the Board ofTrustees of the American Associationof Orthodontics, and is a clinical associate professor in the Division of Orthodontics at the EastmanDepartment of Dentistry.

he AADR section meeting held in Rochester included thirty-two oral

and poster research presentations.The annual meeting of the Rochester

Section of the AADR was held in Juneat the Kornberg Medical ResearchBuilding. The meeting provides a uniqueand yearly opportunity for students, resi-dents, faculty, and staff to showcase theirresearch activities and for all involved inDentistry at the University of RochesterMedical Center to learn about and dis-cuss local research endeavors.

Rochester Section officers includeDrs. Stephanos Kyrkanides, president,Hyun Koo, secre-tary/treasurer, and Carlo Ercoli,councilor. Dr.Robert Quiveychaired the event.The AwardsCommittee includ-ed Drs. RonaldBillings, Wei Hsu,Rulang Jiang,Todd Thierer, andGene Watson.

Dr. Quivey was the keynote speaker and his address was entitled,“Oral Bacteria, Genomics, and You.”

Traditionally, the Basil G. Bibby and Michael G. Buonocore awards are givenduring the Rochester AADR meeting.

The Bibby Award is given for outstanding scientific merit among presentationsby non-degree candidates. Mrs. Basil Bibby was on hand to help Dr. Meyerowitzpresent the Bibby awards to Drs. Jiangyun (Joanna) Sheng and Sangeeta Gajendra.

The Buonocore Award is given for outstanding scientific merit among presenta-tions by degree candidates. Dr. Meyerowitz presented the Buonocore Award toDr. Elizabeth Fozo. Mrs. Michael Buonocore was unable to attend the event.

The program concluded with a reception in the Gilbert Forbes Mezzanine.

LOCAL RESEARCH AWARDS PRESENTED

RESEARCH N E W S

Oivind and Phyllis Jensen, the Florida ambassadorsand conference site hosts.

Dr. David Levy, master of ceremonies

Elizabeth Star, with Dr. C. McCollister Evarts, hosted a cocktail reception.

BIBBY AND BUONOCORE AWARDS

Mrs. Basil Bibby and Drs. Melvin and Bowen

Dr. Robert Quivey and Dr. Cyril Meyerowitz

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Ronald McDonald House Charities Board President Timothy Fournier, BoardMember Matt Kreiner, Grants Committee Secretary Nancy Robbins, and former Executive Director Bonnie Vahey attended the dental clinic celebrationand joined Dr. Cyril Meyerowitz in unveiling the sign designating the RonaldMcDonald House Charities Family Waiting Room. Ronald McDonald HouseCharities, a familiar name and supporter of the Eastman Dental Center for many years, contributed $30,000 to name the family waiting room within theschool dental clinic.

TAKING ORAL HEALTH CARE WHERE IT’S NEEDED MOST

he Daisy Marquis Jones Foundation Outreach Dental

Clinic at Enrico Fermi School No. 17on Orchard Street celebrated its firstanniversary in September with a sig-nificant track record. More than

1,400 patients were treated in the firstyear and the numbers continue togrow each month. Patients includechildren who attend the school, theirfamilies, as well as people in theneighborhood.

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Community Service: Dr. Jack W. Howitt, Pedo ’62

Dr. Howitt was recognizedfor his contributions to the well-being of indigent and disabledadults and children in theRochester area as exemplified by the pioneering of theSMILEmobile vehicles still providing service today. He hasvolunteered his services to the Al Sigl Center and its eight agencies, leading the Center aschairman of its Board ofDirectors and establishing theHowitt House residence andrehabilitation facilities for multi-ple sclerosis and cerebral palsypatients. Dr. Howitt is currentlythe chief executive officer ofMidland Management, Ltd.

Research Award: Dr. Robert BurneDr. Burne was recognized for

excellence in research based onthe numbers and quality of publi-cations in distinguished scientificjournals, presentations before sci-entific societies, the impact of hiswork on current scientific think-ing, and for his leadership inresearch and training. He is cur-rently the chair of Oral Biologyat the University of Florida.

Dr. Jay Gershen with Dr. and Mrs. Handelman

Dr. Billen and Dr. Robert Burne

Dr. John Billen and Dr. Robert Bray

Dr. Cyril Meyerowitzand Dr. Handelman

Drs. RolandHawes, StanleyHandleman andJack Howitt

Special recognition was made of the effort anddetermination shown by Dr. Stanley Handelman,reunion chairman, in makingthe Naples conference a real-ity. In presenting the gifts to Dr. Handelman, Dr.Meyerowitz said, “Stanhas been a teacher, mentor,colleague, and friend to somany of us. It was his vision that brought everyone along on the journey that resulted in making the conference a reality.”

In his closing remarks, Dr. Levy said,“People like Stan Handelman,our alumni, faculty, staff, and friends continue to bethe most important catalystfor Dentistry’s innovationand positive change. You all represent the critical linkthat unites our past and pre-sent, and helps us plan for a dynamic future.”

The next day dawned andpeople were busy attendingseminars and making golf andbeach dates for later in the day.

The response to the eventwas positive and the only question that kept coming up was the date for the nextReunion.

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Dr. John Billen and Dr. Jack Howitt

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PEDO CONFERENCE, MAY 2003

AAO CONFERENCE, MAY 2003

r. J. Anthony Quinn, an ortho-dontist from Scranton, PA, is

the new president of the AmericanAssociation of OrthodontistsFoundation (AAOF). His term beganat the conclusion of the AmericanAssociation of Orthodontists (AAO)103rd Annual Session in Honolulu.

The AAOF is the charitable armof the AAO. During the 13-year his-tory of its present campaign, ACASE FOR THE FUTURE, theAAOF has received more than $21million in pledges and has collected$14.1 million. In 2002, for the fourthconsecutive year, the AAOF exceeded$2 million in pledges. Most contribu-tors are practicing orthodontists,retired orthodontists, and corpora-tions, including many orthodonticmanufacturers and suppliers.

The mission of the AAOF is toraise endowment funds. Endowmentearnings are used to support researchawards and teaching fellowships thatare designed to benefit the specialty of orthodontics, its practitioners andorthodontic patients.

“I am grateful to be of service tothe specialty of orthodontics and toensure the future of quality care,”said Dr. Quinn.

Dr. Quinn earned his B.S. in biology at the University of Scranton,and received his Doctorate of DentalMedicine from the University ofPennsylvania School of DentalMedicine. After serving as a captainin the U.S. Air Force, Dr. Quinn completed his orthodontic residency at the Eastman Dental Center at theUniversity of Rochester. He is aDiplomate of the American Board ofOrthodontics (ABO), and recentlycompleted requirements for recertifi-cation by the ABO. He is also aFellow of the International College of Dentists. Dr. Quinn resides inWaverly, PA. with his wife, Janie.They have four children, Jenifer,Moriah, Matthew and Erin.

Dr. Quinn has practiced ortho-dontics for 28 years and has offices located in several cities throughoutnortheastern Pennsylvania.

The AAO is comprised of morethat 14,600 members in the UnitedStates, Canada, and abroad.Founded in 1900, the AAO supportsresearch and education leading toquality patient care and promotesincreased public awareness of theneeds for and benefits of orthodontictreatment.

SCRANTON ORTHODONTIST NAMEDPRESIDENT OF AMERICAN ASSOCIATIONOF ORTHODONTISTS FOUNDATION


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Dr. Subtelny talks to the crowd at the Alumni and Friends gathering in Hawaii.

Drs.MahmoudAshrafi,JohnRoberts,andMarkWebman

Drs. Jay Skolnick, Kurt Bomze, Gerald Rosen, Simon Mermelstein, Robert Berkowitz, Cyril Meyerowitz,Mahmoud Ashrafi, James Roman, and Zia Shey at the AAPD Annual Alumni and Friends Reception in NYC

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Editor’s note: The Pediatric Dentistry alumni group sent out its first newsletter tofellow alums, faculty, and residents. Dr.Kurt Bomze, Pedo ’93, wrote the welcomingletter for the first edition. The following isan excerpt of that letter.

“As one of the very early alumnithat completed the 2-year certificationprogram in pediatric dentistry, I wasasked to share with you my reflectionson Eastman Dental Center the institution, on the Division of PediatricDentistry, the value of a vital alumniassociation, and my vision for thefuture.

Reflections on Eastman Dental Center…

It is now going on 40 years since Icompleted my training at EDC, and tothis day my gratitude and enthusiasmfor what the program did for me hasnot lessened, but has deepened. Theprogram’s accomplishments and thepeople it has trained are a constantsource of pride.

Over the years I include as mydear friends, not only those that werethere when I was a resident, but alsomany that came after me. The accom-plishments in academics and in clinicalcare of the children world-wide areimmeasurable. I have been fortunateto have traveled to many parts of theworld and have had the opportunity to be reunited with and meet newEastman graduates. These experi-ences have added immensely to theenjoyment of and the meaningfulnessof my life.

In recent years, I’ve had the pleasure to meet with Dr. RobertBerkowitz and to hear of the mostrecent reorganization into the medicalcenter complex and the program inno-vations. At the most recent alumniparty at the Academy meeting I hadthe opportunity and the pleasure tospeak at length with EDC’s overalldirector, Dr. Cyril Meyerowitz. Inhim, I sensed a true enthusiasm for theimportance and continued progress ofthe Division of Pediatric Dentistry, itsvalue, and of the contributions of itsaccomplished alumni.

Now for my vision for the future of the pediatric alumniassociation…

As a start, I would like to see a listwith the names, addresses and e-mail of the Pediatric Dentistry alumni. Thiswould allow us to have a directory

that would be updated at least everyfew years. The directory would morereadily allow friends to reunite, andwould allow those of us who travel tomake new acquaintances that wouldmake the trips more encompassing.(Dentistry’s first Alumni Directory waspublished in the fall of 2003.)

I would like to see support for anewsletter that would be publishedyearly. This will only come to fruitionif our alumni and the administrationstay committed. This newsletter is away of keeping our alumni connectedand informed. The newsletter wouldtell us not only of the professionalaccomplishments of the alumni, whichare many, but also the interestingsocial aspects of our lives that we cancelebrate together.

So, just as past commitments bythe Center allowed us to achieve allwe have to date and will in the future,I would like to see us repay that commitment. This would be by bothvolunteer efforts and financial contri-butions each to one’s own ability.”

NEW PEDIATRICDENTISTRYNEWSLETTER

r. Robert Keim has been appointed the associate dean for

advanced studies at the University of Southern California School ofDentistry. In his new role, Dr. Keimwill provide leadership, managementand coordination to optimize the acad-emic performance of all the school’sadvanced programs. He continues asthe director of the advanced educationin orthodontics program at USC.

In making the appointment, DeanHarold Slavkin noted Dr. Keim’sextensive experience in both a dentalspecialty and higher education.“During the last year he has done anexceptional job as director of the officeof advanced specialty education and inleading the advanced specialty educa-tion council at USC, and he has pro-vided leadership and management ofour GME support,” Dr. Slavkin said.

Dr. Keim, an associate professor inthe division of craniofacial sciences

and therapeutics, joined the USC fac-ulty in 1998. His special interest andexpertise is in the area of orthodonticmanagement of craniofacial anomalies,including cleft lip and palate.

This year, Dr. Keim became theeditor of the Journal of ClinicalOrthodontics and is on the reviewboard of several other journals in the field. He has contributed fivechapters to orthodontic text and refer-ence books, and published numerousarticles.

Dr. Keim earned his Bachelor ofScience degree in biology from theUniversity of New Mexico. Heearned his dental degree fromMarquette University, a certificate inorthodontics from the University ofRochester’s Eastman Dental Center in1990, and his doctorate in educationfrom the University of Memphis.

—Journal of the AAO

LOST ALUMNIA special thanks to all of you who have responded to our calls for help to

locate your classmates, colleagues, and friends. We have made significantprogress in updating our alumni database as a result of your feedback.We are asking for your help once again to locate those noted below.

If you know how to reach someone who appears on our list, please contact Dentistry’s Alumni Relations Office at 800-333-4428 [email protected]. Thank you!

The Division of Orthodontics

announced that the following

alumni were named

Diplomates as certified by

The American Board of

Orthodontics. They earned

this honor by passing the

phase III oral/clinical examina-

tion in February of 2003.

Congratulations to the new

Diplomates:

Dr. J. Patrick Dunbar,

Ortho’87

Dr. Sarah C. Shoaf, Ortho ’92

Dr. Dave F. Prioetti, Ortho ’93

Dr. David D. Chung, Ortho ’94

Dr. Bernard Adler

Dr. Dennis Agin

Dr. Manawel J. Araiche

Dr. K. A. Mansour Assery

Dr. Firooz Atrizadeh

Dr. Robert G. Bachand

Dr. Patrick O. Barrett

Dr. Sixto Basterra

Dr. Juan M. Becerra

Dr. George Benbasset

Dr. Hypatia Bernardo

Dr. Scott Boyden

Dr. Gerald S. Browdie

Dr. Irvin F. Buck

Dr. Ralph Bull

Dr. Stephen Cho

Dr. Carl K. Christian

Dr. Lew Claman

Dr. Roger J. Coe

Dr. Jie Dai

Dr. Edgard F. Debbane

Dr. Aaron Dudkiewicz

Dr. Lyle K. Evans Jr.

Dr. Elaine Fuhrman

Dr. Maria L. Gozalvo

Dr. Carole Hanes

Dr. Philip J. Hanes

Dr. Gregg Hillery

Dr. Jadwiga Hjertstedt

Dr. Clark Hung

Dr. Carsten H. Ingerslev

Dr. Edward Kardys

Dr. Autar K. Kaul

Dr. Shadi L. Khanna

Dr. Don A. King

Dr. Sanford B. King

Dr. Robert Kostial

Dr. David M. Kozloff

Dr. Soon-Man Kwon

Dr. Keely Lawson

Dr. Han Joo Lee

Dr. Warren Lee

Dr. Avital Leon

Dr. Richard D. Levy

Dr. Thuan C. Loi

Dr. Oscar Lopez

Dr. E. Paul Luxford

Dr. Douglas E. Maddon

Dr. John Manera

Dr. William A. Margolis

Dr. Charles F. Massler Jr.

Dr. Linda W. Maxwell

Dr. Paz M. Mayoral

Dr. Jorge C. Mestre

Dr. Anthony L. Miller

Dr. Glenn A. Miller

Dr. Karen Miller

Dr. William P. Miller

Dr. Sedigheh Mohseni

Dr. Edward Murdoch

Dr. Neelama Muthanna

Dr. Thomas J. O’Brien

Dr. Daniel Paesani

Dr. Laura Palmer

Dr. Paula S. Pruitt

Dr. Pankaj Puri

Dr. Brian E. Reed

Dr. Michael J. Richardson

Dr. Richard H. Roydhouse

Dr. Cristiane Sa Roriz

Dr. Wesley W. Sabocheck

Dr. Caesar Sams IV

Dr. Fernando Sanchez

Dr. Fayez S. Sayegh

Dr. Joel Schacher

Dr. Shachi D. Shantinath

Dr. Matthew N. Smith

Dr. Larry Snyder

Dr. Dennis R. Spain

Dr. Ramon Sumabat

Dr. Victor P. Terranova

Dr. Laura Thomas

Dr. Chung-Ming Tse

Dr. Minni Vaid

Dr. Jaywanth Vaikuntam

Dr. Frank Valentine

Dr. Paul R. Weinstein

Dr. Richard L. Wells

Dr. Sarah White

Dr. Abraham M. Yaari

Dr. Shin-Hyun Yoon

Dr. Urs E. Zappa

DR. ROBERT KEIM APPOINTEDASSOCIATE DEAN

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REPORT OF GIVING 2002 – 2003

REPORT OF GIVING 2002 – 2003

$50,000+Dr. Stanley Handelman

$10,000+Ms. Thelma Rawcliffe*Dr. Evangelos Rossopoulos, GenDen ’82,

Prostho ’84

$5,000+Dr. Robert W. FryMary S. Mulligan Charitable Trust Dr. Mairead Mary O’Reilly, GenDen ’82,

Ortho & DNS ’85

$2,500+Drs. Mariane Bafile, GenDen ’85, Prostho ’87

and Kenneth Nozik, GenDen ’85Dr. Ronald M. Bellohusen, Ortho ’94Dr. Joel F. Brodsky, Ortho ’76, DNS 1980

& ‘81Dr. John P. Brown, Pedo ’67, DNS ‘68Ms. Janet Rundquist QuinnDr. J. Daniel Subtelny

$1,000+Dr. Natalie Parisi Bell, Ortho ’95Dr. J. Antonio Bello, Prostho ’84Dr. Robert J. BerkowitzDr. C. Jeffrey Bowman, Ortho ’75Dr. Robert J. Bray, Ortho ’75, DNS ’76Dr. Ralph A. Callender, Ortho ‘65Dr. Martin Chin, Ortho ’78Dr. Sue-Lynn Chin, Ortho ’00, DNS ‘01Dr. Jeffrey Cohen, GenDen ’88, Ortho ’90Dr. Thomas Dietrich, Ortho ’80Dr. Terry Blank, GenDen ‘78Mr. Max and Mrs. Marion FarashDr. Alvaro A. Figueroa, Ortho ’80Dr. Joseph and Mrs. Joan GerberDr. Karyn Giese, GenDen ’83Dr. Robert Girgis, Ortho ’93Dr. Albert Guay, Ortho ’66Dr. Lawrence Harte, Ortho ’62Dr. Mark P. Hatala, GenDen ’90, Ortho ’93Ms. Marion HawksDr. Gerald, GenDen ’72, Pedo ‘74

and Mrs. Joan KrauseDr. Walter Li, Ortho ’79, DNS ‘80Dr. Charles Lowell, Pedo ’70Dr. John R. Mariotti, Ortho ’84Mr. Paul and Mrs. Nancy McMenamanDr. Cyril, GenDen ’75, DNS ’80 and

Mrs. Shula MeyerowitzDr. Greg C. Nalchajian, Ortho ’90Dr. Jeffrey, Pedo ‘75

and Mrs. Hanna PearlmanDrs. Alan M., Perio & DNS ’72 and

Anne Parade-Polson, Ortho ’74, DNS ’80Dr. Christopher A. Roberts, GenDen ’84,

Ortho ‘87Dr. Gary Rogoff, Prostho ’74, DNS ’80Dr. Louis Russo, Jr., Ortho ‘67Dr. Fred L. Sayre, Ortho ‘72Dr. Walker, GenDen ’79, Ortho ’81

and Mrs. Donna Shivar Dr. Martha Somerman, Perio ’78Dr. Robin Windl, Prostho ’95Dr. ZhiHao You, Ortho ‘99

$500+Dr. Ross W. Anderson, Ortho ’90Dr. Gary D. Armbrecht, Ortho ’72Dr. Jeffrey D. BuschDr. Barry D. Cohen, Ortho ’88Dr. Paul Damon, Ortho ’99, DNS ’01Dr. Olwyn Diamond, Ortho ’79Dr. Murray H. Diner, Pedo ‘69Dr. Jay Gershen, GenDen ’73Dr. Elisabeth Glatz-Noll, GenDen ’80,

Ortho ’83

Dr. Gerald N., Prostho ’72, DNS ’75and Mrs. Nancy Graser

Ms. Esther HandelmanDr. Nikos Kafantaris, GenDen ‘78Dr. Fred Kastenbaum, GenDen ’78Mr. James W. KnowlesDr. Harvey Levy, GenDen ’75Dr. Vernon LovelessDr. Daniel E. Phillips, GenDen ‘92Dr. Jacob Posen, Ortho ’63, DNS ’65Dr. Jesley Ruff, GenDen ’81Dr. Mohammed SalahuddinDr. Michael J. Sbuttoni, Ortho ’81Dr. Constantine Stamatelakys, Perio ’86Dr. Jack Weil, Pedo ’77Mr. G. Robert Witmer, Jr. and

Mrs. Nancy Wenner Witmer

$250+Dr. Magad Ayad, Perio ’97Dr. Robert W. Baker, Jr., Ortho ’87Mr. Bruce B. BatesDr. Richard A. Beane, Ortho ’70Mr. John A. and Mrs. Doris A. BorrelliDr. Jose A. Bosio, Ortho ’93MAJ. Kevin Boyle, Ortho ’01Dr. William B. Crowley, Ortho ’65Dr. Kevin D. Fleissig, GenDen ’82Dr. Hudson D. Fowler, III, Ortho ’69Dr. Stuart M. Gutsche, Ortho ‘96Dr. Bruce Haislip, Ortho ’78Mr. James T. HendersonDr. Neil D. Hollyfield, GenDen ’78Dr. Rudolph L. Lantelme, GenDen ‘74Dr. David Levy, Pedo ‘77Dr. Anthony Lovrovich, Ortho ‘89Dr. Ahmed H. Mansour, Prostho ’00,

Ortho ‘02Dr. Brian F. McGarvey, Ortho ‘74Dr. Vivian S. Morad, Perio ‘93Dr. Anthony J. Moretti, Perio ’95, DNS ‘98Dr. J. Anthony Quinn, Ortho ‘74Dr. Spencer ReddingDr. Peter S. Rivoli, Ortho ‘89Dr. Paul C. Rohner, Pedo ‘72Dr. Robert E. Rosenblum, Ortho ’59, DNS ‘61Dr. Lonnie, GenDen ’88 and

Mrs. Constance SlaparDr. Steven Vukas Dr. Alexander M. Waitkus, Ortho ‘74Dr. Leif E. Washer, Perio & DNS ‘77Dr. L. Marilyn Weaks, GenDen ’77, Perio ’80,

FLW ’81

$100+Dr. Alvin Amante, GenDen ‘00Dr. Alex Avanessian, Perio ’98, DNS ‘01Dr. Joseph Best, OMS ’97Dr. Ronald J. BillingsDr. Juan R. Boj, Pedo ‘87Dr. Kurt Bomze, Pedo ‘63Dr. Ronald S. Brandt, Pedo ‘66Dr. Charles M. Brenner, GenDen ’74,

Pedo ’76Dr. Youngsuk Choi, Ortho ‘00Dr. Karen Y. Cooper Dr. R. W. Cornell, Pedo ’64Dr. Emmett R. CostichDr. Marshall R. Deeney, Ortho ‘77Dr. Steven C. Demetriou, Pedo ‘84Dr. Michael G. Dunegan, GenDen ‘87Dr. David P., Pedo ’82, DNS ’85 and

Mrs. Margaret M. DurrDr. J. Christopher Durr, Jr., GenDen ‘78

hank you to the donors noted below. We are deeply grateful to you for your support and commitment to our education, research, and patient

care missions. This report acknowledges the support of alumni, faculty, staff,corporations, foundations, and friends who have generously contributed toDentistry at the University of Rochester Medical Center from July 1, 2002—June 30, 2003. Only dental specialties are noted where applicable.

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Correction: Dr. Henry “Bud” Rohrer, Jr.,Prostho ’75, was incorrectly listed in the ‘01-’02 Report of Giving. He should have been noted under the $1,000+ level.


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he Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry was founded

in 1886 in Tennessee and is one of twohistorically black dental schools in thecountry. Last fall, four Meharry students spent three days in Rochester,learning about the community, and visiting Dentistry sites to meet with faculty and residents to learn moreabout the programs. Of the fourwomen who visited Rochester, two ofthem Courtney Wilson and TalishaMason will be entering the PediatricDentistry Program at the EDC site inJune and Felicia Apps is entering hersenior year at Meharry.

For a year prior to the visit, Dr.Handelman worked with Dr. EdwinHines, chairman of Meharry’s PediatricDentistry Program to plan the recruit-ment event. Dr. Hines joined the fourstudents on the visit and presented aseminar to Dentistry’s pediatric den-tistry faculty and residents. This inter-change is scheduled to be a yearly eventinvolving different Meharry faculty to

acquaint them with Dentistry’s peopleand programs.

A minority recruitment fund hasbeen established with donations fromalumni and the Minority RecruitmentAdvisory Committee. The Dentistryrepresentatives on the committeeinclude: Donna Dixon, Drs. StanleyHandelman, Bejan Iranpour, ToddThierer, and Darlene White. Dr.Rodney O’Conner is also on the committee and is a 1976 alumnus of the General Dentistry Program.

Dr. Handelman began the minorityrecruitment initiative in the mid-eightiesas part of a HRSA grant. At least twoalumni were accepted from Meharry,Drs. Dionne Johnson-Richardson andAnn Slaughter. Dr. Johnson-Richardsonhas moved to the Maryland area andDr. Slaughter is on the faculty at theUniversity of Pennsylvania.

Dr. April Hearns is a Meharry graduate and is a current student in the GPR Program at SMH.

RECRUITING RESIDENTS IN TENNESSEE

astman Dental Center (EDC) wasawarded funds to increase the

number of underrepresented minorities(URM) in academic dentistry.

The American Dental EducationAssociation (ADEA) has awardedseven grants in the amount of $250,000over six years to increase the numberof underrepresented minorities (URMs)in academic dentistry.

Ten U.S. dental schools will receivegrants through the ADEA MinorityDental Faculty Development Program(MDFD) which is funded by the W.K.Kellogg Foundation. Seven awardswere made to six individual dentalschools and to the New York StateAcademic Dental Centers (NYSADC),a consortium which includes theUniversity of Rochester EastmanDental Center.

Dr. Cyril Meyerowitz, director ofEDC and professor and chair of theMedical Center’s Department ofDentistry, credited Dr. StanleyHandelman, Eastman professor emeri-tus, in helping to secure the award.

Dr. Meyerowitz said, “Stan hasbeen a driving force in our recruitmentof URM students since the mid-eight-ies. We are proud to have a number of successful alumni who attended the Eastman postdoctoral programsbecause of his efforts.” Dr. Meyerowitzadded, “The ADEA grant award willhelp us provide other Meharry studentswith the opportunity to visit Rochesterand consider our programs.”

The award will be used primarily fordirect educational assistance to increasethe number of URM students recruitedto and entering dental academic careers,and to establish academic partnershipsthat facilitate advanced training andcareer development. Funds may be usedfor direct educational costs for low-income candidates as described in theHRSA/Title VII of the Public HealthService Act definition for “disadvan-taged.” The grantee institutions will create formal mentoring programs, academic partnerships, and community-based practices and projects to attract,nurture and support the development ofURM/LI academicians and researchers.

From the left: Dr. Cyril Meyerowitz, Talisha Mason, Erin Hughes, Felicia Apps, Courtney Wilson, and Dr. Stan Handelman.

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Dr. Ross W. AndersonThe Baker FoundationDr. Robert W. Baker, Jr.Dr. Robert W. Baker, Sr.Dr. Richard A. BeaneDr. Natalie Parisi BellDr. & Mrs. Ronald BellohusenDr. C. Jeffrey BowmanMajor Kevin BoyleDr. Robert J. BrayDr. Joel BrodskyDr. Martin ChinDr. Sue-Lynn ChinDr. Youngsuk ChoiDr. Jeffrey CohenDr. Stanley S. ConnerDr. Paul DamonDr. Olwyn Diamond

Dr. Thomas DietrichDr. Alvaro A. FigueroaDr. Barbara FrackowiakDr. Robert W. FryDr. Ioanna GidarakouDr. Robert GirgisDr. Albert GuayDr. Bruce HaislipDr. Lawrence S. HarteDr. Mark HatalaMr. James W. KnowlesDr. Anthony T. LovrovichDr. Ahmed H. MansourDr. John R. MariottiDr. Brian F. McGarveyMr. Paul and Mrs. NancyMcMenamanDr. Mark Musgrave

Dr. & Mrs. Richard B. MyersDr. Greg C. NalchajianDr. Mairead M. O’ReillyDrs. Alan Polson and AnneParade-PolsonDr. Jacob M. PosenMs. Janet Rundquist QuinnDr. Nicholas T. RafaillDr. Peter S. RivoliDr. Christopher A. RobertsDr. Robert E. RosenblumDr. Louis J. Russo, Jr.Dr. Fred L. SayreDr. Michael J. SbuttoniDr. Don H. SmithDr. Edward P. SnyderDr. J. Daniel SubtelnyDr. ZhiHao You

J. DANIEL SUBTELNTYENDOWMENT FUND2002 – 2003

The J. Daniel Subtelny Fund was established tohonor Dr. Subtelny, Orthodontics and TMJD pro-gram director and division chief. The Fund continuesto grow towards its goal of $2,000,000 for the estab-lishment of the J. Daniel Subtelny Endowed Chair.Thank you to the following individuals for their gen-erosity and commitment to the fund and the Divisionof Orthodontics throughout the years.

Those interested in contributing to the Fund cannow give online at https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/development/gift/makeagift.cfm.Click on the Subtelny Fund in the drop down menu. You can also make a credit cardgift using a VISA, MasterCard, or JCNB card or stock gift by contacting Dentistry’sDevelopment Office at 800-333-4428 or by mailing to 300 East River Rd., PO Box278996, Rochester, NY 14627-8996.

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Dr. Carl F. Ern, GenDen ‘81Dr. Jay Felsenstein, Pedo ‘83Dr. Barbara Frackowiak, Ortho ‘83Dr. Ioanna Gidarakou, Ortho ’01, TMJ ‘02Dr. Daniel Glowinsky, Pedo ’86Dr. Richard Gottlieb, GenDen ’76Dr. Gary Greenstein, Perio & DNS ’81Dr. Stanley Hazen, Perio & DNS ’60Dr. William Houck, Pedo ‘71Dr. Chia Taw Huang, Pedo ’76, DNS ‘78Dr. Donna Iannone, Pedo ‘97Dr. Philip M. Joseph, GenDen ’79, Ortho ‘81Drs. Ronald D., GenDen ’88 and

Eileen Kirschbaum, Pedo ‘88Dr. Alan Klein, GenDen ’77, Pedo ’79Dr. Theodore Koulourides, GenDen

& DNS ’58Dr. Jeremy LeichtnerDr. Sangiem Limbasuta, DNS ‘61Dr. F. Palmer Fenner Lindblom Dr. Stephen H. Littman, GenDen ‘74Dr. Yu Mao, GenDen ‘96Mr. Edward McPheeDr. Marjorie Miller Kihn, GenDen ‘82Dr. Stephen Miller, GenDen ’81Dr. Mark Musgrave, Ortho ’92Dr. Richard B. MyersDr. L.E. O’ConnorDr. Rodney E. O’Connor, GenDen ‘76Dr. Daniel J. Palermo, GenDen ‘88Dr. Paul Pasternack, Pedo ‘73Dr. Nicholas T. Rafaill, Ortho ‘97Dr. David V. Ramjattansingh, DNS ‘94Dr. Rafat S. Razi, Pedo ‘98Dr. Darlene Riggins White, GenDen ‘78Dr. Edward D. Robison, Pedo ‘91Dr. James S. Roman, GenDen ’71, Pedo ’75Dr. Dean A. Rosenthal, DNS ‘77Dr. Fred Sakamoto, GenDen ‘81Dr. Alan Seltzer, GenDen ’79Ms. Clare ShafferDr. Zia Shey, DNS ’71, Pedo ‘72Dr. Cynthia Slack, Pedo ‘82Dr. Yolanda A. Slaughter, GenDen ‘93Dr. Robert J. Slusar, Ortho ‘70Dr. Wilfred A. SpringerDr. Scott I. Stein, Ortho ‘95Dr. Gregory Subtelny, GenDen ‘78Ms. Constance TruesdaleDr. Ives H. Tucker, GenDen ‘83Dr. David C. Vandersall, Perio & DNS ’67Ms. Debra VitaleDr. Mark S. Webman, Pedo ‘78Dr. David F. Wemmer, Ortho ‘83Dr. Penelope C. Wopperer, GenDen ‘72Dr. Yoshimasa Yamazaki, GenDen ‘81Dr. John Zdanowicz, GenDen ‘82Dr. William D. Ziegler, Ortho ‘91Dr. Andrew W. Zimmerman, GenDen ‘91

$99 and UnderDr. Ling Auyeung, Perio ‘87Dr. Stanley S. Conner, Ortho ‘69Dr. Zully T. Criado-Hedreen, GenDen ‘89Dr. H. Bradley Davidson, DNS ‘76Dr. Joseph DiDonato III Dr. Theodore A. DiSantis, Pedo ‘67Dr. Lesley G. Ellies, GenDen ’83, DNS ‘85Dr. Gerald GladsteinDr. Diane Gladstone, GenDen ’88Dr. Gad Heinic, GenDen ’87Mr. Bradley and Mrs. Becky HermanMr. Joseph J. JulianDr. Doron Kochman, Pedo ‘81Dr. Andrew Kotin Dr. Anthony LoverdiDr. Oariona Lowe, GenDen ‘82Dr. Judith Mamber, GenDen ‘82Dr. Ali Mehraban, Perio ‘97Dr. Ronald Naglieri, GenDen ’79Dr. Josue Padilla, Perio ‘01Ms. Sylvia RiceDr. David S. Richardson, Pedo ’78, DNS ‘80Dr. Blanca Patricia Rojas, GenDen ’98,

Ortho ’99, DNS ‘01Dr. Gerald Rosen, Pedo ‘71Dr. Harry N. Rosen

Dr. Howard W. Schneider, Pedo ‘89Dr. William J. Schoepfel, GenDen ‘86Dr. Don H. Smith, Ortho ‘69Dr. Todd ThiererDr. Stuart A. Wasserlauf, Pedo ‘66Dr. Oren I. Weiss, Perio ’94, GenDen ‘03Mr. Scott and Mrs. Marcia WiesenbergDr. Frank L. Williams, DNS ‘69

Gifts in KindDarby Dental Lab Supply Company, Inc.Dr. Ahmed H. MansourStraumann U.S.A.

Honors/MemorialsDr. Harry N. RosenMr. Paul and Mrs. Nancy McMenamanMs. Janet Rundquist QuinnMr. James KnowlesMr. Joseph J. Julian

Corporate DonorsAlpha Omega Dental FraternityAmerican Dental Partners FoundationThe Baker FoundationCitigroup FoundationEastman Kodak CompanyJohnson & JohnsonNorth Coast Dental GroupOrthodontic Associates of the Southern TierFred & Floy Willmott Foundation

*Partial payment of an estate gift.

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Unrestricted GiftsUnrestricted gifts to Dentistry’sAnnual Fund allow us to continue toprovide the highest quality educationto our residents and students, patientcare to Rochester and its surroundingcommunities, and research opportuni-ties to our faculty and staff. TheAnnual Fund allows us to strengthenand enhance our services and dentaleducation programs. Unrestrictedgifts help us to attend to the daily andsometimes extraordinary costs of man-aging a world-class dental institution.

Online GivingMake your gift online through oursecure server. Go to:https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/devel-opment/gift/makeagift.cfm

Credit CardDonors may charge their gift toDentistry with a MasterCard, VISA,or Discover card. You will need to provide us with the type of card, nameas it appears on the card, expirationdate, and the amount of your gift.

The George Eastman SocietyRecently established and named afterGeorge Eastman, founder ofRochester’s first dental dispensary in1915, the George Eastman Societyannually recognizes the generous con-tributions of our alumni, faculty andfriends at leadership levels. TheSociety honors those benefactorswhose support exceeds $1,000 annual-ly to help promote our legacy of

excellence in education, research, and patient care.

Stock GiftsStock can be a convenient way to giveas well as offer you additional tax sav-ings. If you transfer stock that hasbeen held for more than one year andwhich has appreciated in value, wecan sell the stock for you and you willavoid tax on the gain. If your stockhas decreased in value after one year,it may be more advantageous for youto sell the stock and make a cash giftto Dentistry. To make a gift of securi-ties, please call the DevelopmentOffice at 800-333-4428 or 585-273-3172.

Memorial and Honor GiftsGifts can be made “In memory” or “Inhonor” of dentistry alumni, faculty, orstaff. Gifts can be unrestricted or des-ignated to a special fund. At thedonor’s request, the surviving spouseor a designated family member will benotified of the memorial gifts. Forgifts made “In honor” to recognize aparticular occasion or person, theDevelopment Office sends a specialletter to the honoree notifying them of the donor’s tribute gift.

Electronic Funds TransferAnother convenient method of pay-ment is Electronic Funds Transfer(EFT), by which your contribution isautomatically transferred from yourbank account to Dentistry at theURMC. You control the amount and

timing of your gift. Choose fromquarterly, monthly, or annual deduc-tions, and select the date(s) of transfer.

BequestsBequests, both large and small, canhave a profound effect on Dentistry’sprograms. Bequests are made through a written and executed will. Bequeststhat reduce the size of your taxableestate can reduce gift and estate taxes.A percentage bequest expresses yourgift as a percent of estate value (i.e.5% of your total estate).

A specific bequest designates whatand how much you leave to a particu-lar cause; that is, the amount of cash,the number of stocks, or bonds or thereal property that you bequeath to theschool or others.

A residual bequest gives to charityall that remains after debts, taxes,expenses, and designations to individ-uals are taken out of the estate.

A contingent bequest passes specificproperty to charity only if certainevents occur, such as a beneficiary relin-quishing the rights to an inheritance, ora beneficiary predeceasing you.

Call us at 800-333-4428 or 585-273-3172 or [email protected] if we canassist you in making a gift to Dentistryat the URMC.

WAY S T O G I V E


Dr. Huw Thomas Appointed Dean of University of Alabama DentalSchool

Huw FrancisThomas, BDS,MS, PhD, hasbeen namedDean of theSchool ofDentistry at theUniversity ofAlabama atBirmingham. Previously Chair of thedepartment of pediatric dentistry at theUniversity of Texas Health ScienceCenter, San Antonio, Dr. Thomasjoined UAB January 1.

He earned his BDS from Guy’sHospital at the University of London,England, a master’s degree in dentalresearch from the University ofRochester, a certificate in pediatricdentistry from the Eastman DentalCenter, and a doctorate in biomedicalsciences from the University ofConnecticut.

Dr. Thomas serves as a basic scienceconsultant for the American DentalAssociation Commission on DentalAccreditation. He is also a member of the nominating committee of theAmerican Association for DentalResearch, the executive committee ofthe Section on Pediatric Dentistry ofthe American Academy of Pediatrics,and a member-at-large of the Sectionon Dentistry and Oral Health Sciencesof the American Association for theAdvancement of Science. He holds fellowships in the American Academyof Pediatric Dentistry and the Americanand International Colleges of Dentists.

*Excerpt from the Bulletin of DentalEducation, Volume 36, December 2003.

Arthur A. DeCarlo, DDS, PhD, a 1985graduate of the general dentistry pro-gram, was appointed Director ofBiologic Research at the College ofDental Medicine, Nova SoutheasternUniversity in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.

Alvaro A. Figueroa, DDS, a 1980graduate of the Orthodontics Programat Eastman Dental Center, was recog-nized by the American DentistryAssociation in February 2003 as a pioneer in surgical techniques forCrouzon Syndrome.

Dr. Figueroa has developed a surgi-cal technique he says is faster, less inva-sive, and more accurate than traditionalsurgery. He works with a surgeon atthe Rush Craniofacial Center at theRush-Presbyterian St. Luke’s MedicalCenter in Chicago, IL.

“What we’re striving for,” Dr.Figueroa says, “is better accuracy andeliminating the risk of infection.Traditional surgery usually calls forbone grafts, typically from the patient’ship” said Dr. Figueroa, who has usedhis technique with the surgeon on about a dozen patients since 1996.“Distraction osteogenesis doesn’trequire bone grafts.”

Izchak Barzilay, DDS, MS, wasrecently elected president of theAssociation of Prosthodontics of Canada. The Association representsCanadian prosthodontists at the nation-al level. Dr. Barzilay received his DDS from the University of Toronto in1983, a certificate in prosthodontics

from the EastmanDental Center in1986, and a MSdegree from theSchool ofMedicine andDentistry at theUniversity ofRochester in 1991.He is currentlyhead of the Division of Prosthodonticsand Restorative Dentistry at Mt. SinaiHospital in Toronto and assistant pro-fessor at the University of Toronto. Heis past president of the Ontario StudyClub for Osseointegration, on the advi-sory board for the Toronto ImplantStudy Club, editorial council for theCanadian Journal of Dental Technol-ogy, and is in private practice limited toprosthodontics and implant dentistry.

Drs. Carlo Ercoli and Paul Romanospoke at Rochester’s first Speaking ofWomen’s Health Conference presentedby WXXI and Strong Health, Novem-ber 13, 2003. Their presentation titledChange Your Smile, Change Your Lifeaddressed the components of differentsmiles, how personality is shown in asmile, the affect of food and drink ondental health, the strong associationbetween gum disease and overall systemic health, and how women’shealth issues are of particular concernto dental health.

Carlo Ercoli, DDS, graduated fromthe Enrico Berlinguer Dental Tech-nology Institute in Rome in 1987 andobtained his dental degree from theUniversity of Siena, Italy in 1993. Hereceived a certificate from the EastmanDental Center in prosthodontics in1996 and general dentistry in 1998 andcompleted a one-year training in tem-poromandibular joint disorders in 1997.Dr. Ercoli is currently director of theProsthodontic Postgraduate TrainingProgram at the University of Rochester,Eastman Dental Center.

Paul Romano, DDS, MS, graduat-ed from the New York UniversityCollege of Dentistry in 1980. Hereceived his Master’s degree in pathol-ogy and laboratory medicine from theUniversity of Rochester School ofMedicine and Dentistry in 1996 and acertificate from the Eastman DentalCenter in periodontology in 1997. Heis a principal partner and periodontistin private practice and an assistant pro-fessor at the Eastman Dental Center,Division of Periodontology with afocus on didactics, clinical instruction,and faculty practice group.

The Conference delivered valuable information about women’s health in afun, enlightening, and understandableformat to today’s women, who havecareers, hold public office, volunteer,and most critically, care for theirfamilies.

Dr. Wael Garine,a 2003 graduate ofthe Division ofProsthodonticsand current GeraldN. Graser Fellow,was awarded sec-ond place for theStanley D. TylmanAward presentedat the American Academy of FixedProsthodontics Conference heldFebruary, 2004 in Chicago, IL. Hepresented his research in implant den-tistry at the conference.

Talal Dimachki, DDS has joinedCanalview Dental Associates inFulton, NY. Dimachki is a native ofSyria and received his doctor of den-tal surgery degree from the Universityof Damascus School of Dentistry. Hecompleted an internship program inoral maxillofacial surgery/generaldentistry at the Riyadh Dental Centerand a two-year advanced educationcertificate in general dentistry at theUniversity of Rochester’s EastmanDental Center.

Remembering Those Who Have Gone Before Us

Dr. Frederick Henning, a 1962 graduate of the periodontic program,passed away, June 2003.

Dr. Ralph Lobene died July 22, 2003after battling Parkinson’s disease forseveral years. He received a BSdegree in 1945 in chemistry from theCollege of Arts and Sciences at theUniversity of Rochester, a certificatein general dentistry from EastmanDental Center in 1950, and completeda residency in medicine from theSchool of Medicine and Dentistry atthe University of Rochester in 1951.

Dr. Karl Musgrave, age 65, diedJanuary 7, 2004 at Mt. Carmel Westin Columbus following a brief illness.He completed his orthodontic special-ty training in 1968 and received hisMaster of Science degree in cleftpalate surgical diagnosis in 1970 fromthe University of Rochester School ofMedicine and Dentistry. He was theassistant chairman of the EastmanDental Center’s Department ofOrthodontics and clinical professor at the University of Rochester whilealso maintaining a private practice inPittsford, NY.

ALUMNI N E W S

Dr. Izchak Barzilay

Dr. Huw Francis Thomas

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DR. GRAVESEditor: Dentistry’s Convocation occurs each June. Those

receiving certificates return to their busy lives around theworld. New residents and students take their places in theclassrooms and clinics. It’s usually years later that graduatesthink about the education, relationships, and sense of supportthat was part of their Dentistry experience.

Dr. Robert Berkowitz, chief of the Division of PediatricDentistry, received the following letter from a June graduatelast fall. Dr. Berkowitz was pleased to hear from one of hisnew alumni so soon after Convocation and to read about thedepth of his appreciation for the education he received while inPediatric Dentistry.

Dear Dr. “B,”I’m now working in a pediatric practice with one

day per week in the OR. I’m grateful for your accept-ing this “old guy” into your “Pedo Program” and especially for your mentorship. Please find enclosed a donation from my very first paycheck as a pedodontist…

Thank you again for your training.

Respectfully,Ed Graves

Dr. Wael Garine

Becky Herman, associatedirector for Dentistry’sAlumni Relations andDevelopment


DEVELOPMENT N E W S

The work in Dentistry at theUniversity of Rochester MedicalCenter (URMC) has and continues totouch many lives. It changes some,saves others, and provides many withhope for the future.

By making a “planned gift”—whether it be through a charitable pro-vision in your will, a gift annuity oranother vehicle—you can honor andpromote this work in a significant way.

To recognize donors who make such planned gifts, we are proud toannounce the founding of the Basil G.Bibby Society.

The Basil Bibby Society is open toall who provide for Dentistry at theURMC in their estate plans, fund a life income gift or other partial interestarrangement. To help you in yourplanning, the University offers theseoptions:

■ Bequest – Gifts by will may be for a specific amount, which designates what and how much you want to bequeath, or a percentage of your estate, i.e., “I bequeath to the University of Rochester, an educa-tional institution in Rochester, New York, for the benefit of Eastman Dental Center or Eastman Depart- ment of Dentistry or Center for Oral Biology, 5% of my (total) residual estate.”

■ Testamentary Trust – All or part of your estate is left in trust with income going to one or more heirs.Upon their deaths, the trust corpus comes to the School.

■ Gift Annuity – In exchange for a gift of cash or securities, the University will pay you a guaranteed fixed income for your life and/or that of another beneficiary. A portion of this income (is) may be tax-free.

■ Other Life Income Gifts – Through a gift to the University of Rochester Pooled Income Fund, or a charita-ble remainder trust, you and/or another beneficiary can receive income for life.

■ Gift of Real Estate with Life Tenancy –You can make a gift of real propertyto the University while retaining a “life estate” in the property, enjoyingthe right to continue to use it for life.

A planned gift can help Dentistry atURMC continue it’s vital mission—expanding and improving educationalprograms, patient care and importantresearch efforts.

For more information, please con-tact Jack Kreckel, Office of Trusts andEstates at (800) 635-4672 or (585) 273-5901, or [email protected]

Dr. Basil G. BibbyThe Basil G. Bibby Society honors a

man who was a pivotal figure in dentalcare and research, an individual whoselegacy is still felt today throughout allof the Dentistry programs at theUniversity.

Born and raised in New Zealand,where the condition of teeth was said tobe the worst in the world, Dr. Bibbydeveloped a strong interest in discover-ing the cause(s) of tooth deteriorationand in finding ways to prevent orreduce its prevalence.

He came to Rochester in 1930because of the opportunity affordedhim through a fellowship funded by theRockefeller Foundation and offered bythe University of Rochester. Theresearch activities that began with theRockefeller Fellowship have evolvedinto what is now the EastmanDepartment of Dentistry and theCenter for Oral Biology.

From 1940-1947, Dr. Bibby servedas Dean of Tufts University DentalSchool in Boston and returned toRochester in 1947 to become directorof Eastman Dental Center—then anindependent institution and a clinicdevoted to the care of children’s teeth.Under Dr. Bibby’s direction, the Centerwas transformed into a world-renowneddental research institute. Graduateprograms in Pediatric Dentistry,Orthodontics, Periodontology, Prostho-dontics, and General Dentistry weredeveloped and gained international reputations. Eastman Dental Centerwas founded through gifts and bequestsby George Eastman and has sincebecome an integral part of Dentistry at the URMC.

Dr. Bibby’s commitment to thefuture of dental education and hisemphasis on research are the foundingprinciples behind the Basil BibbySociety. We invite you to become amember of the Bibby Society by mak-ing a gift as outlined above to Dentistryat the URMC and helping ourresearchers and clinicians continuetheir progress.

The Fellowship Fund, named inhonor of Dr. Gerald N. Graser, wasofficially announcedduring the Allen A.Brewer ProsthodonticConference this pastJune. To date, over$350,000 has been com-mitted by alumni andcorporate donorstowards a $500,000 min-imum goal. As a nation-wide shortage of dentalfaculty is a potentialthreat to the future of dental educa-tion, the Fund’s purpose is to addressshortages of dental school faculty,encourage the recruitment of young,qualified dentists to dental facultypositions, and promote the advance-ment of prosthodontic education andacademic research. The recipient ofthe fellowship award will spend a one-year period working with faculty andstaff of the Eastman Department ofDentistry to implement educationalprojects, learn educational theories,explore new teaching methods, anddevelop skills in educational researchand curriculum innovation.

Dr. Graser retired from full-timeservice as program director of the

Division of Prostho-dontics at the close ofthe 2000-2001 academicyear. Dr. Graser is in his32nd year of service toEastman Dental Centeron a part-time level asprofessor of dentistry atthe School of Medicineand Dentistry and chairof the Division ofProsthodontics. He also

continues to teach and see patientsthree days per week.

We will continue to contact alumni,faculty/staff, corporations, and friendsover the course of this year and hopeto receive commitments totaling$500,000 by December 2004. If youare interested in making a contributionto the Graser Fellowship Fund orrequest additional information pleasecontact Becky Herman in Dentistry’sDevelopment Office at 585-273-3172or [email protected].

ANNOUNCING THEBASIL G. BIBBY SOCIETY

SUPPORTING THE FUTURE OF DENTISTRY

GERALD N. GRASER FELLOWSHIP FUNDLAUNCHED AT BREWER CONFERENCE

April 30-May 4104th American Association of Orthodontics Annual Session, Orlando, FloridaMay 1 Orthodontic Alumni and Friends Reception, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Royal Pacific Resort at Universal Studios, Pacifica Ballroom 6CContact: Erica Sergent585-275-5018 or [email protected]

May 14-1510th Annual Handelman Continuing Dental Education Conference, Rochester, New YorkMay 14 General Dentistry Alumni and Friends DinnerMay 15 General Dentistry Alumni and Friends Picnic

Contact: Mona Fine Toll free 888-898-9750,585-275-5087 or [email protected]

May 27-31American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry 57th Annual Session, San Francisco, CaliforniaMay 29 Pediatric Dentistry Alumni and Friends Reception

5:00-8:00 p.m., San Francisco Marriott Hotel, Pacific SuiteContact: Rita Mallon or Becky Herman585-275-5031 or [email protected] or [email protected]

June 4-5Annual Allen A. Brewer Prosthodontic Conference, Rochester, New York June 4 Alumni and Friends Dinner, Crystal Barn RestaurantJune 5 Alumni and Friends Picnic, Dr. Carlo Ercoli’s Home

Contact: Mary Jane Kleinhammer585-275-5043 or [email protected]

June 18Dentistry Convocation 2004, Rochester, New York

Contact: Constance Truesdale 585-275-5064 or [email protected]

November 14-17American Academy of Periodontology Annual Session, Orlando, Florida November 15 Periodontology Alumni and Friends Reception,

5:30-7:00 p.m., Walt Disney Dolphin HotelContact: Dr. Paul Romano 585-275-5432 or [email protected]

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O P E N I N G SFacultyPOSITIONSAVAILABLE

Researchwo postdoctoral fellows (PDF)and two graduate students (M.S.

or Ph.D.) for the molecular immunolo-gy and microbial pathogenesis of thehost immune–parasite interactions during G(-) bacterial infections.

Project description and responsibili-ties: PDF with working experience orgraduate applicants interested in mole-cular-cellular immunology, molecularbiology and/or microbiology are soughtto study host immune-parasite interac-tions of G(-) anaerobic infection inmucosal tissues (J. Clin. Invest. 106:R59, 2000; Infect. and Immunity. 70:5268, 2002; BBRC 303: 1086, 2003).Our lab is located in the core NIH-funded biomedical research centers atthe University of Rochester. Specificaims: 1) to characterize the immunity of G(-) bacterium-derived virulencefactors via expression cloning, mutage-nesis, yeast two-hybrid and structure/functional analyses, 2) to study the molecular pathogenesis by DNAmicro-arrays, 3) to assess the contribu-tion of immune cells during activeimmune/ inflammatory response via ahumanized mouse model and 4) tostudy the effects of in-vivo gene transferto modulate anti-microbial immunity.Experience in transgenic and/or knock-out approach is a surplus. New Ph.D.graduates are encouraged to apply andthe candidates should be good teamplayers. Starting date is flexible/imme-diate. The PDF should have a Ph.D.or M.D. degree or equivalent andexperience in the expertise areasdescribed above.

PDF is at least for 2-3 years, gradu-ate students from 2-5 years. The posi-tion is open immediately until it is filled.Salary and conditions are commensu-rate with experience and qualificationsaccording to the NIH guidelines

Please send CV (or transcript) andat least three references to: Dr. AndyTeng, Box 683, 625 Elmwood Ave.,Eastman Dental Center, Rochester,New York 14620-2989fax: 585-473-5254 or email:[email protected].

Researchhe Eastman Department of Dentistry is seeking applications

for tenure-track assistant/associateprofessor positions from individualsinterested in pursuing a translationalresearch career in an academic healthcenter environment. Successful appli-cants must have significant researchtraining (typically to a Ph.D. level) anddemonstrate the potential to develop

and maintain a high quality, externallyfunded, translational research programin some aspect of craniofacial, dental ororal biology. Strong preference will begiven to those individuals who possessa D.D.S./D.M.D. or equivalent andwho are eligible to practice dentistryin New York State. Applicants at themore senior level would be expectedto demonstrate a strong history ofresearch accomplishment and extra-mural funding.

The successful candidates willspend approximately 20% of their timein clinically related activities. Theremainder of their time will be spent in conducting a vigorous translationalresearch program. Unique facilitieswithin the Eastman Department ofDentistry (Website: http://www.urmc.rochester.edu/Dentistry/edd/index.html) include: the Salivary DysfunctionClinic and a Clinical Genetics Clinic.The University of Rochester MedicalCenter is well known for its highlyinteractive nature. In addition to theappointment in the Eastman Depart-ment of Dentistry, candidates mayreceive secondary appointments in atraditional basic science departmentand/or the Center for Oral Biology inthe newly formed Rochester Instituteof Biomedical Sciences :http://www.urmc.rochester.edu/Ribs/.

To apply, please send a letter ofinterest containing a brief summary ofresearch goals, curriculum vitae, andthe names of three references to: Dr.Cyril Meyerowitz, Eastman Depart-ment of Dentistry, 625 ElmwoodAvenue, Rochester, New York, 14620-2989, or e-mail:[email protected].

Division of CommunityDentistry and Oral Disease Prevention

he University of Rochester Schoolof Medicine & Dentistry, Eastman

Department of Dentistry invites appli-cations for the position of chair of theDivision of Community Dentistryand Oral Disease Prevention. Weseek a leader who will enhance andstrengthen the mission of the MedicalCenter in teaching, research excellenceand service to the community. TheDivision is responsible for graduateeducation in public health, communitydentistry, and epidemiology, researchin community oral health and oral dis-ease prevention, and administrativeoversight for all Community Dentistryoutreach programs, comprised of 3mobile, 3 community-based and 4school-based clinics that together serveover 5,000 area children and adults.The division has a close working rela-tionship with the Department of

Community and Preventive Medicinein the University of Rochester, Schoolof Medicine and Dentistry, the MonroeCounty Health Department, and theDental Bureau of the New York StateDepartment of Health.

Applicants should have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in a health relatedfield with advanced training in epidemi-ology, public health and biostatistics. A D.D.S/M.S.D and board certified orboard eligible in Dental Public Healthis desirable. Candidates with a dentaldegree must have a dental license or beeligible for a license to practice den-tistry in New York State. The success-ful candidate will have a demonstratedcommitment to graduate dental educa-tion, community health and research.Preference will be given to candidateswith grant funding and/or the demon-strated ability to build a strong researchprogram. The University offers a significant compensation package commensurate with qualifications ofthe appointee. Funds are also availablefor the recruitment of junior facultyincluding a biostatistician who wouldbe shared with the Center for OralBiology in the Aab Institute ofBiomedical Sciences, School ofMedicine and Dentistry.

Applications that demonstrate scholarly distinction appropriate forappointment at the associate or full-professor level should include thenames and addresses of three refer-ences, academic and research interests,and be forwarded to the chair of theSearch Committee: Dr. Ronald J.Billings, Eastman Dental Center, 625 Elmwood Avenue, Rochester, NY14620-2989, or e-mail:[email protected]

Division of Oral andMaxillofacial Surgery

he University of Rochester Schoolof Medicine & Dentistry, Eastman

Department of Dentistry is currentlyconducting a search for a full-time fac-ulty position of chair in the Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.Major responsibilities include didacticand clinical teaching at the graduatelevel, patient care and research.

Applicants must be board eligibleand acquire a license to practice dentistry in the state of New York.Academic rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications andexperience.

Applicants should submit curricu-lum vitae and three letters of recom-mendation to: Dr. Lee Pollan, StrongMemorial Hospital, 601 ElmwoodAvenue, Rochester, New York, 14642,585-275-1133 or e-mail:[email protected].

Division of PediatricDentistry

he Division of Pediatric Dentistry of the Eastman Department of

Dentistry at the University ofRochester is seeking applicants for the position of residency programdirector.

The qualified applicant must possess or be eligible for a NY Statedental license; meet CODA credential-ing requirements to be appointed as aprogram director for advanced educa-tional programs in pediatric dentistry;and have scholarly credentials to beappointed to the academic rank ofassociate or full professor at theUniversity of Rochester.

Interested candidates should send a curriculum vitae and names of threereferences to Dr. Robert Berkowitz,Eastman Dental Center, 625 ElmwoodAvenue, Rochester, NY 14620 or email:[email protected].

The University of Rochester is an equalopportunity/affirmative action employer,women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

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10th Annual HandelmanConferenceMay 14: Clinical Dental Materials: APractical Review. $210. 4 CDE Credits.Speaker: Edward J. Swift, Jr. DDS

May 15: Pulpal Concerns inRestorative Dentistry. $135. 4 CDE creditsSpeaker: Charles F. Cox, DMD, PhD

Both sessions: $265 ~ 11 CDE creditsFor more information on these contin-uing education opportunities, contact:[email protected] or call888-898-9750.

26th Annual Allen A. BrewerConferenceJune 4Integration of Esthetic Dentistryand ProsthodonticsSession: $220 for dentists. 7 CDE creditsSpeaker: Kenneth Malament, DDS,MSD, BA

For more information contact: [email protected] or call 585-275-5043.

CONTINUINGDENTAL EDUCATION


INTERDISCIPLINARY GERIATRIC FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM

DR. THIERER APPOINTED MEDICAL DIRECTOR FOR EDC

he Interdisciplinary Geriatric FellowshipProgram at the University of Rochester,

under the co-directorship of Dr. Paul R. Katz,Geriatric Medicine, Dr. Jeffrey Lyness,Geriatric Psychiatry, and Dr. Ralph Saunders,Geriatric Dentistry, is a two-year fellowshipprogram whose goal is to prepare professionalsin the disciplines of medicine, psychiatry, anddentistry to become accomplished leaders andinnovators in the aging field with unique expertise in geriatric education.

The training program, through a uniquecombination of clinical (25%), educational(25%), administrative (25%), and researchexperiences (25%) will provide trainees withthe necessary academic substrate to be success-ful clinician-teacher-scholars (CTS) of currentand future students in the disciplines of medi-cine, psychiatry and dentistry. Year one of theprogram is designed to meet AccreditingCouncil for Graduate Medical Education(ACGME) requirements for both geriatric medicine and psychiatry fellowship programs.

The clinical experience and didactic offer-ings that comprise the curriculum for the med-ical, dental, and psychiatry fellows have beendesigned to provide the trainee with the knowl-edge and skills set to provide optimum carewhile, at the same time, serve as an effectiveteaching clinician. The two years provide each fellow with the dis-ciplinary-specific activities while also enhancinginterdisciplinary experiences by providing common core clinical, didactic, research, andadministrative activities. Unique experiencesinclude an interdisciplinary geriatric assessmentteam targeting underserved populations includ-ing rural, African American/Hispanic, the

developmentallydisabled, andothers.

A biopsy-chosocialgeriatric coreseminar serieswill be offeredweekly toassure compe-tency in clinical,research, andadministrativetopics related toaging. Further, a newly developed and innova-tive Instructional Design and Health EducationPracticum developed in conjunction with theUniversity of Rochester’s Warner GraduateSchool of Education and Human Developmentwill prepare the next generation of geriatricacademic leaders as clinician-teacher-scholars(CTS).

The curriculum will provide trainees withthe prerequisite knowledge and experience tosuccessfully develop, implement, and evaluateacademic geriatric programs and innovations;learn the teaching and leadership skills andtools necessary to succeed as a CTS; integratepublic health precepts into quality improvementinitiatives; and relate more effectively withpatients, families and professional colleagues.Research skills will be honed by means of a fac-ulty mentor program and research internship,while administrative experiences are craftedthrough hospital and community agencies.

Dr. Saunders has recruited a candidate forthe oral health portion of the training but willbe seeking another person for the second year.

N E W SEDUCATION

odd Thierer, DDS, MPH was named the

new chief quality officer forDentistry at the Universityof Rochester MedicalCenter and the medicaldirector (Article 28) for theDivision of EastmanDental Center.

In making the

announcement, Dr. Cyril

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ment of Dentistry (EDD)

and director of EDC,

thanked Dr. Dov Almog

who had served as EDC’s

associate dental director. In addition to his new

appointment, Dr. Thiererwill maintain his role asdirector of the University ofRochester, General PracticeResidency Program inGeneral Dentistry, co-chiefof EDD’s Division ofGeneral Dentistry andDirector of AmbulatoryDental Services at theStrong Memorial Hospital(SMH) site. He is an asso-ciate professor in the EDDand is also the director ofthe University of RochesterDental Faculty Group siteat SMH.

“Todd’s experience atSMH will be very beneficialas he steps into this new role at EDC,” said Dr.Meyerowitz. “He bringsyears of experience from thehospital side of oral healthcare and his strength lies indental decision-making,treatment of medically com-promised patients, and den-tist-patient communication.”

Dr. Meyerowitz added,“This is another positivestep in helping us achieveour vision as a service/edu-cation system that is anational model for the inte-gration of dentistry withmedicine and the health care system.”

Dr. Todd Thierer

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