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T H E M A G A Z I N E O F T H E U N I V E R S I T Y O F D E T R O I T M E R C Y S C H O O L O F D E N T I S T RY | FA L L / W I N T E R 2 0 1 4
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THE DIGITAL REVOLUTION
10 UNDER 10
The Spirit of UDMSD
Young Alumni to Watch
Why Volunteerism Matters
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LEADING EDGE
THE UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT MERCY
SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY MAGAZINE
PUBLISHED BY THE SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY
2700 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BOULEVARD
DETROIT, MI 48208
Antoine M. Garibaldi, Ph.D.
University President
Mert N. Aksu, D.D.S., J.D., M.H.S.A.
Dean
[email protected]
Thomas W. Sklut, M.A.
Director of Development
[email protected]
Maria Scarvelis, B.S., B.A.
Special Events and Communications
Editor of Leading Edge
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CONTENTS
Dean’s Message.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Kari Radjewski, M.A.
Communications Specialist
Contributing Writer
[email protected]
Upcoming Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Dana Hart, M.A.
Recent Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Assistant to the Dean
Contributing Writer
[email protected]
Kimberly Mercier, R.D.H., M.H.S.A.
Director of Continuing Education and
Alumni Relations
Contributing Writer
[email protected]
Bidlack Creative Group
Publication Design
Eric Jacobs
Photographer
We Want To Hear From You!
Feature: 10 under 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Feature: Spirit of Volunteerism. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Feature: Digital Dentistry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Faculty/Staff News. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Student News. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Outreach............................................................. 28
Diversity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Leading Edge welcomes letters to
the editor, press releases, photos,
or any other communications
that highlight our alumni.
Alumni News. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Send your information to:
Kari Radjewski
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 313-494-6927
Alumni Board President’s Letter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Please include a daytime phone
number and email address
with correspondence.
©2014 School of Dentistry
Donor Honor Roll.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Find More Online!
See this Fall/Winter 2014 issue, plus additional articles
and photos on our web site at www.dental.udmercy.edu
/UDMdental
@UDMdental
DEAN’S LETTER
A Few Words... and a Thank You
I
am proud to present you with this edition of
the Leading Edge. As you settle in for the
holidays, I am hoping that you will enjoy all
that we have to share with you in these pages.
The School of Dentistry continues to transform
itself and evolve to secure our reputation of
providing leading clinical education programs.
Mert N. Aksu, Dean
In today’s times, there are many factors that need
to be managed as part of a successful plan to
remain competitive. In a recent presentation by
Marko Vujicic, Ph.D., Managing Vice President
for the American Dental Association Health
Policy Resources Center, a number of trends
facing the profession were discussed:
•Declining utilization of dental care among
younger adults
•Continued fiscal austerity within state budget
•Shift from financing procedures to financing
outcomes
•Pressure on providers to become more efficient
•Increased integration of health care delivery
and financing
•Increased consumerism in health care
These are all things our graduates will need to
navigate as they learn the art and science of our
profession.
We remain committed to the same values that
give you all a sense of pride in your school.
The commitment is evidenced in the clinical
proficiencies of our graduates, continuous selfassessment of our curriculum, and an unwavering
focus on delivering practical, pragmatic and
contemporary clinical educational experiences.
For our alumni and friends, we desire to support
your individual success and networking through
continuing education and alumni events. I hope
that we can continue to exceed your expectations
in these areas.
While these past few months have been filled with
the hustle and bustle of graduation, a routine
accreditation site visit by the Commission on
Dental Accreditation, and continued faculty
recruitment as well as the beginning of the fall
semester and welcoming of new students to our
campus, we are looking forward to deepening our
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commitment to the educational program. Our
faculty members are committed to their role in
each student’s learning and development, and
continually strive to partner in their success.
Sometimes, the ebb and flow of our day-to-day
lives often causes us to lose sight of larger goals
in life. It is no different for me and our team at
UDM. We know that the strength of what we do
here is built on the coordinated efforts of many,
based on effectively motivating learning in our
students. Sometimes we are energized by the
smallest things in our lives; a “thank you,” a
The School of Dentistry
continues to transform itself
and evolve to secure our
reputation of providing leading
clinical education programs.
student who smiles in appreciation, or a patient
who proudly speaks of the care they received.
There are many memories made during dental
school and an immeasurable number of
opportunities to make a positive impact on
so many.
As you read this and flip through the pages,
I hope that pride of our story exudes a sincere
sense of enthusiasm for all that we are doing.
The integration and investment in various
technologies to allow students to not only
experience evolving clinical techniques, but also
technology to improve learning in an era of
knowledge growth in our profession. I want
to thank you all for remaining engaged and
interested in the investments we are making in
your school to maintain the “Leading Edge”
reputation that you are all a part of and a
“Leading Edge” reputation that we all
benefit from.
Mert N. Aksu, D.D.S., J.D., M.H.S.A.
Dean, School of Dentistry
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UPCOMING EVENTS
SAVE THE DATE!
FEBRUARY 2015
UDMSD Annual
Talent Show
Students, Staff and Faculty alike will
once again join together to perform and
support each other at the School of
Dentistry’s Annual Talent Show, on
Friday, February 13th. For the third
year in a row, the show will take place
at the Gem Theatre in Detroit. We look
forward to celebrating the unique
talents of the members of the School of
Dentistry!
UDMSD Chicago Midwinter
Meeting Alumni Reception
The UDMSD Chicago Midwinter
Meeting Alumni Reception will
be held in conjunction with a special
Pierre Fauchard Academy Induction
Ceremony, Thursday, February 26,
2015, from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.,
at the historic landmark Chicago
Cultural Center.
To RSVP, or nominate qualified
candidates to the Academy, email
[email protected] (nomination
criteria at www.Fauchard.org.)
MARCH 2015
UDMSD Dinner Dance
For More Information
About Events:
Dates and times for upcoming
events are posted on our website
as they are announced. For event
details, please visit:
www.dental.udmercy.edu/events
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Put on your dancing shoes, because on
Saturday, March 28, 2015 the students,
faculty, and staff are getting together to
attend the UDMSD Dinner Dance,
which will be held at the Atheneum
Suite Hotel in Detroit, for an evening of
food, dancing and fun! Awards will also
be presented to faculty and staff who
have helped make a difference in the
lives of our students.
CHICAGO • DETROIT
MAY 2015
School of Dentistry
Alumni Day
Save the date, because on Friday, May
1, 2015, we will be returning to the
Inn at St. John’s in Plymouth for the
University of Detroit Mercy School of
Dentistry’s Alumni Day. Our keynote
speaker will be Lisa Philp, who will be
presenting, “Generational Diversity.”
The day consists not only of continuing
education, but also the chance to catch
up with your classmates and to learn
about the great new things the School
of Dentistry offers.
If your graduation year is one that
ends in a ‘0’ or a ‘5’, plan to attend
your reunion, held the evening of
Alumni Day.
If you are interested in helping with
the planning of your reunion, contact
Kimberly Mercier at:
[email protected],
or 313-494-6694.
For more information on Alumni Day,
or to register, please visit:
dental.udmercy.edu/alumniday
C O N T I N U I N G E D U C AT I O N
School of Dentistry
ALUMNI DAY 2015
Friday, May 1, 2015
8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Lisa Philp, Featured Presenter
Lisa Philp’s mission is to make dentistry simple and fun, allowing dental professionals
to achieve personal and professional fulfillment in the workplace. As a leader and
business owner over the past decade, Lisa has built a results-driven North American
coaching company that uses a proprietary software program to objectively analyze the
performance of future potential, and map out a unique plan for customized coaching
programs, yielding a return on investment guarantee. As a speaker, she is an authentic
and engaging communicator. She spreads her passion for dentistry, while combining
practical application with real life solutions. Ms. Philp has been named as one of the “Leaders in Dental
Consulting,” by Dentistry Today magazine.
Generational Diversity — Bridging the Gap
Dentistry is a human capital business with success being measured in how we treat the “person.” We are
currently treating five generations of patients. Each generation is diverse with their preferences, loyalty, choices,
and how they make decisions about their health and dentistry. Although each person has their individual
preferences, there is science and experience that shows how we can adapt to each generational segment with
predictability when we understand their culture, motivations, and priorities. These are all dependent on when
someone was born and what they were exposed to in childhood, youth, and as an adult.
Location
Class Reunions
CE Credit
7 CEUs
Registration/Tuition
The Inn at St. John’s
If your graduation year ends in a ‘0’ or a ‘5’,
44045 Five Mile Road
plan to attend your reunion held the
Hygenist & Assistant $90/$140*
Dentist - $140/$190*
Plymouth, MI 48170
evening of Alumni Day. If you are interested
* If registering after April 1, 2015
in helping with the planning of your reunion,
contact Kimberly Mercier, Director of
Alumni Relations at:
313-494-6694 or [email protected].
For more information or to register for this event, please visit
www.dental.udmercy.edu/alumniday
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2014 EVENTS
Dr. Sanjay Chand prepares to share a song with the audience
at the Taste of Diversity Dinner
Caroline Eskander introducing her
belly dancing routine
JANUARY 2014
display of support and encouragement from among the
community of women represented. All were in agreement — the
annual Ladies’ High Tea is a favored highlight of the year!
Ladies’ High Tea
Saturday, January 2 — The University of Detroit Mercy
Chapter of SNDA hosted their Ladies’ High Tea. The guests of
the event, which included UDM Dental and Dental Hygiene
students, faculty, staff, and alumni, spent the afternoon at the
Victorian Tea Parlor. The ladies wore hats and headpieces, and
sampled a variety of amazing teas, finger foods, and desserts.
The goal of the tea was to provide an opportunity for the
ladies to celebrate the legacy of women and African Americans
in dentistry. Events of the day included trivia games,
discussions about quotes from famous women and other
historical figures, and spending time getting to know more
about each other’s unique personal and professional journeys.
The tea was spearheaded by Director of Multicultural Affairs,
Dr. Deirdre Young, who wanted to create an event that would
inspire and uplift the students, and allow the faculty, staff, and
alumni the opportunity to reach back and interact with the
students who are striving to carry on their legacy in the
profession. The day was a huge success as many of the ladies of
SNDA expressed through tears their gratitude for such a
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Fady Shounia and Aziz Moukled present
their research board at Alumni Day
FEBRUARY 2014
Taste of Diversity Dinner
Wednesday, February 5 — The UDMSD chapter of the Student
National Dental Association (SNDA) held their annual dinner
in the Special Functions room on the Corktown Campus. The
purpose of the event is to celebrate the ethnic diversity in our
school, all while being entertained by live musical performances
and dancing. Faculty and staff were invited to bring unique
dishes representing their ethnic background. The guests enjoyed
listening to Dr. Chand’s wonderful voice, Ziggy Garza’s upbeat
music, and a dance performance sponsored by the Hispanic
Student Dental Association. The proceeds from the event go
toward the SNDA/SNDHA Oral Biopsy Fund and the Oral
Cancer Walk. The event is one of the most popular at the school
and helped those involved have a greater appreciation for the
sense of diversity around our campus.
Dr. John Palanci and Dr. Jeffery Parent are surrounded by students
as they enjoy a lunch during Alumni Day
Susan Ku and a pre-dental UDM advocate pose with a patient
during “Give Kids a Smile”
Talent Show
UDMSD Chicago Midwinter Meeting
Alumni Reception
Friday, February 7— The third annual UDMSD Talent Show
was once again held at the Gem Theatre in Detroit, MI.
Students and faculty put their myriad talents on display during
an evening that included singing, comedy skits, solos, and
dancing as participants showcased their hidden skills. Be sure
to join us on Friday, February 13, 2015 for the next show!
Give Kids A Smile
Saturday, February 8 — Many children in Detroit had more to
smile about once again, following the “Give Kids a Smile” day
at the Corktown Campus. With the help of dentists, dental
hygienists, faculty, staff, and students, the University of Detroit
Mercy School of Dentistry provided free oral health care
services to children ages 4 through 16 from low-income
families. Fourth-year dental students, with faculty supervision,
provided the bulk of the care during the event. Participating
children took home a free oral health kit containing toothpaste
and floss — and a big smile.
Thursday, February 20 —The UDMSD Chicago Midwinter
Meeting Alumni Reception was held in conjunction with the
Pierre Fauchard Academy Fellow Induction Ceremony at the
Chicago Cultural Center. The Cultural Center is one of
Chicago’s most renowned reception venues.
APRIL 2014
Alumni Day with Reunions and the
OKU Induction
Friday, April 4 — T he lovely Inn at St. John’s in Plymouth,
Michigan was the setting for our annual UDMSD Alumni Day.
After a successful year in 2013 combining Alumni Day, class
reunions and the OKU Induction ceremony to optimize our
time together, we decided to repeat it again! Our keynote
speaker was Bruce Christopher who presented the topic of
“The Psychology of Success.” Each year, Alumni Day provides
attendees with continuing education, an opportunity to catch
up with classmates, and School of Dentistry updates.
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2014 EVENTS
Samantha Chang, Shaheera Afzal, Bhavisha Patel, and Sravani Komanduri take
a moment together at the annual dinner dance at the Westin Book Cadillac
Dr. Deirdre Young supervises the work of prospective dental students
Dinner Dance
MAY 2014
Saturday, April 5 — Over 400 dental students, faculty, and
staff attended this year’s Dinner Dance at the beautiful Westin
Book Cadillac Hotel in Detroit. The evening celebrates both
faculty and staff who have impacted the lives of the students.
We offer our congratulations to all the honorees!
Impressions Program
Saturday, April 12 — The Student National Dental Association
chapter at UDMSD hosted their annual Impressions Program.
This program was implemented by the National Chapter of
SNDA as an annual event to expose under-represented
minority students to the field of dentistry, and to help these
individuals become stronger candidates. It also seeks to
increase the number of minority students who are enrolled in
dental schools throughout the country. This year, 24 students
participated in the program, representing a diverse spectrum
of cultures, ethnicities, and backgrounds.
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Michigan Dental Association (MDA)
Annual Session
Friday, May 2 — The Amway Grand Hotel in Grand Rapids,
Michigan was the setting for this year’s UDMSD MDA
Alumni Reception, hosted by Dr. Mert Aksu, Dean of the
School of Dentistry. The conference, held at the DeVos Place,
includes numerous continuing education opportunities and
nearly 200 exhibits.
SNDA/SNDHA Senior Sendoff
Wednesday, May 7— The Student National Dental
Association and the Student National Dental Hygienists’
Association chapter at UDMSD hosted their annual Senior
Sendoff Celebration. This program was implemented to
commemorate the scholastic achievements of SNDA/SNDHA
members. The faculty, staff, alumni, and families of the
graduating seniors spent an evening at Andiamo’s Riverfront,
honoring: Gregory Bolden, D.D.S.; Tracey Cobb, D.D.S.;
Thien-Kim Le, D.D.S; Anitra Moore, R.D.H., B.S.; and
Andrew Nguyen, D.D.S.
Students enjoy the warm weather during the New Alumni Reception
at the Detroit Yacht Club
New Alumni Reception
Thursday, May 8 — Faculty, alumni board members, family,
and friends gathered together at the Detroit Yacht Club for
the second annual New Alumni Reception. The Detroit River
provided a stunning backdrop for this event, which celebrated
our newest upcoming graduates, welcoming them as
new alumni.
2014 Commencement
Friday, May 9 — The School of Dentistry held their 81st
Annual Commencement Ceremony on the grounds of the
McNichols Campus.
Eric Kushion celebrates his commencement with family members
The commencement speaker was William Maas, D.D.S.,
M.P.H., M.S., Assistant Surgeon General (retired), U.S. Public
Health Service. The students were announced to the podium
by Dr. Aksu, and the certificates and degrees were conferred
by Dr. Antoine Garibaldi, President of the University of
Detroit Mercy.
California Dental Association
Friday, May 16 — For the first time, UDMSD hosted an
alumni reception at the California Dental Association’s
Annual Session. The Hilton Anaheim, played host to myriad
alumni on the West Coast. We look forward to having this
event again next year, and we hope to see you there!
The ceremony began with a welcome by Dr. Richard Nykiel
’75, Alumni Board President, which was followed by an
invocation by John M. Staudenmaier, SJ, and then Stephanie
Michelle Fawn Chen from the Dental Class of 2014 led the
attendees in both “O Canada” and “The Star Spangled
Banner.” Dean of the School of Dentistry, Dr. Mert Aksu,
officially welcomed the graduates.
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Pre-dental students join with the UDM chapter of SNDA/SNDHA to help raise awareness of oral cancer
JUNE 2014
JULY 2014
Oral Cancer Walk
NDA Annual Session
Saturday, June 7— The UDM chapter of the SNDA/SNDHA
hosted their 8th annual Oral, Head, & Neck Cancer Walk.
This 3 mile walk was started to increase the awareness of
oral cancer in the community. All monies raised enable the
SNDA/SNDHA to continue providing oral biopsies for
patients in need.
Saturday, July 26 — Dr. Deirdre Young and Dr. Mert Aksu
represented the School of Dentistry at the NDA Annual
Meeting at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside Hotel, in
New Orleans, LA. In addition to the conference, the School
of Dentistry hosted an alumni reception to welcome past
graduates attending the event.
Academy of General Dentistry (AGD)
Annual Session
Friday, June 27— We were excited to see The Academy of
General Dentistry (AGD) hosting their Annual Session in our
own hometown of Detroit! The Marriott Renaissance Center
was the location of the alumni reception hosted by
Dr. Mert Aksu.
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AUGUST 2014
White Coat Ceremony
Sunday, August 17— Students enjoyed a time-honored tradition
as both the Dental Hygiene Class of 2016 and the Dental Class
of 2018 were welcomed into their professional educational
programs at the annual White Coat Ceremony. For the first
time, the event took place at McNichols Campus in Detroit,
as we hosted incoming students, friends, family, and alumni.
During the ceremony the audience witnessed each student
accepting their white coat, along with the students reciting
the professional oath. To celebrate the major milestone, all
participants were invited to the Fountain Lounge for a
reception following the ceremony.
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his edition of the Leading Edge starts a
new tradition at the School of Dentistry. It’s
important to the School that we highlight the
efforts of recent graduates who have gone
above and beyond in their professional careers.
We are extremely honored that our graduates
are both clinically proficient and also socially
aware in their current community. We congratulate all of those alums that have made an
impact at their clinic.
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KYLE L. BOUHANA D.D.S. ’13
Showcasing
10 alumni
who have been
out less than
10 years.
These 10 young
professionals
embody the
UDM.S.D
time-honored
tradition of
giving back.
Gulf Coast Endodontics • Pasadena, TX
“Our clinic goes
above and beyond in
participating in outreach
programs and increasing
access to care by
partaking in Healthy
Kids Dental Program,
which is in partnership
with the Michigan
Department of Community Health (MDCH).
Healthy Kids Dental provides a commitment
to improving the oral health of underserved
children and has been named one of five
national models for improving access to dental
care for low-income populations. We are also
a supporter of the VINA Community Dental
Center, which was created in 2008 to meet the
needs of low-income individuals in Livingston
County who have little or no access to dental
care. VINA (Vision, Integrity, Need, Action)
provides basic dental care with prevention,
saving teeth, and relief of pain and infection
as major goals.”
“I am a native of the
metropolitan Detroit area,
and was born and raised
in Windsor, Canada.
While studying
biochemistry at the
University of Windsor,
I developed a strong
interest in pursuing a
career in dentistry. Once starting my journey
at UDMSD, I knew I made the right decision.
After graduation, I enjoyed dentistry for the
elements it combines, including artistry and
the opportunity to create something manually.
Practicing in Detroit and Windsor, I gained a
memorable experience, being a part of the fabric
of both cities. My passion for endodontics came
to fruition there, and I started my endodontic
residency at Boston University. Graduating
in 2009, I spent a year honing my skills in
Massachusetts and Rhode Island. My brother,
also an endodontist, and I then moved
to Pasadena, TX and opened Gulf Coast
Endodontics in 2010. Since then, the practice
has flourished to the point that we decided to
open two more offices in the Houston area. I
find satisfaction in relieving patients of pain and
treating all of them as if they are family. My
quest to work closely with people to improve
overall health and well-being can be attributed
to my positive experiences at UDMSD.”
Best Advice Received:
“Dentistry requires a lifelong desire for lifelong
learning in a routine effort to provide quality
oral health care.”
Interesting Fact:
“Not only was it my desire to follow in my
father’s footsteps into the profession of
dentistry, but it was also my aspiration to
graduate from the same dental school as well,
the University of Detroit Mercy School of
Dentistry. My father, Thomas L. Bouhana,
D.D.S. was the class of 1979; I was the class
of 2013. I wanted to attend this dental school
not only because my father went there, but
because of the UDMSD’s reputation for clinical
supremacy as well. It speaks volumes in the
profession of dentistry, from both a patient
and peer perspective, when you can say you
graduated from UDMSD.”
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MARK HADDAD, D.D.S. ’04
Hartland Gentle Dental • Hartland, MI
“To follow my dreams and that my higher
education will be a means of giving back to
the community.”
Interesting Fact:
“I am a certified scuba diver and regularly
practice yoga. In my free time, I also enjoy golf,
skiing, skydiving, and traveling.”
LIEUT. ERIC HEIM, D.D.S. ’03
BLAKE LIVINGSTON, D.D.S. ’10
Marine Corps Recruit Depot Dental Clinic
• Parris Island, SC
Livingston Family Dentistry and Dental Implants
• Highland Park, MI
“Nearly three years after
taking my oath of office
for the Navy, I would
never have predicted the
amount of genuine pride
that I have for providing
exceptional care to the
recruits I currently see
while stationed in South
Carolina. In a year, the dental office treats more
than 19,000 recruits. From oral diagnosis
through all the specialty services, we are
responsible for making sure that these young
marines are prepared to deploy within a month
of leaving South Carolina. The treatment needs
of this population vary, but for many, joining
the Marines gave them the opportunity and
access to health care, which they may be
receiving for the first time. It humbles me to
think that any Marine in my chair may have to
make the ultimate sacrifice within a month of
our encounter; this reminds me that my job is
truly a privilege.”
“After graduating from
UDMSD, I completed the
AEGD residency program
at University of Pittsburgh
School of Dental Medicine,
where I received additional
training in implant
placement and restoration,
endodontics, and fixed and
removable prosthodontics. Since returning to the
Detroit area, I have practiced with my father, Dr.
Ronald Livingston ’81, in Highland Park. We have
a commitment to serving the inner city with the
highest quality dental care. When I first returned to
Detroit, I spent a year as the staff dentist for
Spectrum Juvenile Detention Center in Highland
Park, which serves all of Wayne County. I also
work part time with Michigan Geriatric Dental
Care with another University of Detroit graduate,
Dr. Mary Fisher ’81, providing treatment to the
elderly population with mobile dentistry in their
homes and at nursing facilities. I currently serve as
the vice president of The Wolverine Dental Society,
which represents the approximately 200 African
American dentists in the metro Detroit area. The
WDS is the Michigan chapter of the National
Dental Association. I will take office as president of
the Wolverine Dental Society in September 2015.”
“Always treat your patient like family.”
Interesting Fact:
“Next year I will be working as a dentist aboard
an aircraft carrier out of Norfolk, VA. I’m
looking forward to the experience of treating
various dental needs of the 5000+ sailors aboard
the ship which can be deployed for several
months at a time.”
“Laugh. Dentistry is a serious profession, but you
have to have fun, too.”— Dr. Joe Ingrao ’54
Interesting Fact:
“I am a third generation graduate of UDMSD.
My father, Dr. Ronald Livingston ’81, and my
grandfather, oral surgeon Dr. Richard Vaughn ’63,
both received their undergraduate and graduate
degrees from the University of Detroit.”
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Showcasing
10 alumni
who have been
out less than
10 years.
These 10 young
professionals
embody the
UDM.S.D
time-honored
tradition of
giving back.
CHELSEA L. MASON, D.D.S. ’13
CARLOS RAMIREZ, D.D.S. ’05
Michael A. Davis, DDS, PLC & Chelsea L. Mason,
DDS, PLC Family Dentistry • Saginaw, MI
LakeShore Center for Head and Neck, Maxillofacial
& Reconstructive Surgery, St. John Providence
Health System • Warren, MI
“I joined the dental
practice of my uncle,
Dr. Michael A. Davis,
in Saginaw, Michigan to
provide quality dental
care for children and
adults. My uncle and I
improve access to dental
care in several ways.
First, we volunteered at the Michigan Dental
Association’s Mission of Mercy dental event in
June at Saginaw Valley State University. My
father, Dr. William E. Mason, a Saginaw
periodontist, also volunteered his time.
Together, the three of us completed initial
exams and extracted hopeless teeth for patients
in need of dental care. My uncle and I are also
the primary dental providers for a local nursing
home in Saginaw, which further improves
access to care for the geriatric population.
Most recently, I completed several fillings on
a 97 year-old woman and my uncle completed
fillings on her 100 year-old sister; our oldest
patients yet! Finally, we also participate in the
Michigan Department of Community Health’s
Healthy Kids Dental Program.”
“I am a maxillofacial and
head and neck surgeon,
with specialized training in
reconstructive surgery, and
am among a handful of
surgeons in Southeast
Michigan, trained to
provide this advanced
surgical option. I am on
staff at St. John Macomb-Oakland Hospital,
St. John Hospital and Medical Center, and
Providence Hospital. I provide an additional
spectrum of reconstruction for patients who have
been significantly disfigured by head and neck
cancers, and patients with maxillofacial trauma,
or soft/hard tissue defects or avulsions. I earned
my medical degree from Wayne State University
and dental surgery degree from UDMSD. I
completed residency training in oral maxillofacial
surgery at Providence, William Beaumont,
and Sinai-Grace Hospitals, then went on to
specialized fellowship training in microvascular
reconstruction, head and neck surgery at
University of Florida College of Medicine,
training directly under world renowned surgeon
Rui P. Fernandes, M.D., D.M.D., F.A.C.S. I have
also authored multiple peer reviewed publications,
book chapters, and I lecture nationally and
internationally on reconstructive surgery.”
“I learned the most about dentistry from
Dr. Cindy Bauer, Dr. Charles Taylor and my
dad. Together they taught me, “Patients do not
care how much you know until they know how
much you care.”
Interesting Fact:
“The field of dentistry is an integral part of our
family. My sister, Dr. Suzanne A. Mason ’10
is a Michigan Board certified periodontist
practicing in Traverse City, and she also
received her D.D.S. from the University of
Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry. I am proud
of Suzanne’s perseverance, dedication and
accomplishments!”
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“Always work hard; you will always get out what
you put in. The harder you work the bigger the
results, but never lose focus of what got you to
that mountain top.”
Interesting Fact:
“I was born in Arequipa, Peru. My parents moved
to Toronto, Ontario when I was six. They only
allowed us to speak Spanish at home, something
that has helped me throughout my entire career.
I have a very supportive family; my wife Pamela,
my children Vanessa and Carlos II, and our two
dogs, Pistachio and Biscuit.”
SUNNIE STEWART, R.D.H. ’13
ALEXA M. VITEK, D.D.S. ’04
• Rochester Hills, MI
Vitek Family Dentistry, PC • DeWitt, MI
“Since early this
summer, I’ve been
volunteering once a
week at the Gary
Burnstein Community
Health Clinic in
Pontiac, Michigan.
The experience is
extremely fulfilling, as
I am able to interact with patients who may
not have been able to afford routine cleanings.
I really enjoy giving back to the community
and seeing the reaction from my patients
once the appointment is complete. It feels
great to connect with the patient population
and serve as a resource for those who really
appreciate the care.”
“I started my general dental
practice, located in DeWitt,
Michigan, from scratch in
2007. I currently serve as the
chairperson of the Michigan
Dental Association’s
Committee on Membership,
and am the past-president of
Central District Dental
Society. Because of my involvement and leadership
in organized dentistry, I received the MDA New
Dentist Award in April 2011. From 2007 – 2010,
I served as a delegate to the Michigan Dental
Association’s House of Delegates. Since 2012, I
have been selected to represent Michigan dentists
as an alternate delegate to the American Dental
Association’s House of Delegates and have chaired
the ADA’s 9th District Reference Committee on
Membership. I was inducted into the Pierre
Fauchard Academy (PFA) in May 2009 and became
a fellow of the prestigious American College of
Dentists (ACD) in October 2012. I have a zest for
organized dentistry and thrive on continually
improving opportunities for member of the
Michigan Dental Association.”
“Always provide quality care. It’s essential to
exceed the standards of care.”
Interesting Fact:
“I consider myself a lifelong learner and am
excited to return to the field of dentistry.
I’ve continued taking classes to fulfill the
pre-requisite requirements, with plans to take
the DAT exam in the near future. I love a
challenge and look forward to returning to
the School of Dentistry.”
“Pick where you want to live first, and then decide
where you want to practice.” – Dr. Jeffrey Parent.
“I decided that I wanted to live close to family and
friends, near my hometown of St. John’s, Michigan.
When a practice wasn’t available to purchase that
fulfilled my standards of care and expectations,
I decided to start a practice from scratch. This
practice start-up decision was a sacrifice of time
and money, but incredibly worth being surrounded
by family and friends.”
Interesting Fact:
“I tap danced for 13 years growing up and recently
started taking tap dance classes again as an adult.”
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JANEICE WOOTEN, D.D.S. ’08
Showcasing
10 alumni
who have been
out less than
10 years.
These 10 young
professionals
embody the
UDM.S.D
time-honored
tradition of
giving back.
The University of Detroit Mercy • Detroit, MI
“I have worked
in a Federally
Qualified Health
Center (FQHCs)
in both Saginaw
and Detroit for
several years now
as a means of
helping those who
unfortunately have been accustomed to
being told “No!” I have always felt a
strong connection and commitment to the
underserved populations, because I believe
that regardless of their socioeconomic
background, patients deserve respect and
quality health care.”
“I graduated from UDM
in 2009 and started as
a R.D.H. in 2010 with
Dr. Michael Zonder ’68
at Covenant Community
Care’s Mobile Dental Unit
providing prophylaxis,
sealants and fluoride
to children at Detroit
schools. Some children had never been to a dentist
and were quite afraid, but I took the time to show
instruments and explain procedures to ensure they
were comfortable.
“Many instructors encouraged me to be
compassionate and respectful of patient’s
fears and anxieties towards receiving
dental care. By showing compassion during
their time of need, you can create a loyal
patient who will share their positive
experience with others.”
Interesting Fact:
“I received my B.A. from the University
of Michigan in Classical Civilizations.
I participated in a study abroad program
my senior year on Greek Mythology and
Ancient Art and Architecture. I am
interested in dental anthropology as a
means of marrying my undergrad major
with my love for dentistry.”
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TONYA ZALENSKI, R.D.H. ’09
Deliver Dental Solutions • Detroit, MI
The opportunity to join UDMSD as adjunct parttime clinical instructor came in 2012. It gives me
great pride to share my clinical knowledge with
first and second year dental hygiene students and
to watch them grow from novices to well qualified
clinicians. In addition, I am part of the Dental
Hygiene Program Admissions which allows me
to be one of the first people at UDMSD that
potential students meet. Most recently, I have
taken on other responsibility in UDMSD’s
Institute of Advanced Continuing Education,
discovering the many aspects of running a
successful CE course.”
“A bachelors degree can open the world to you.
There is more to dental hygiene than the typical
career path.”
Interesting Fact:
“I have provided a happy and loving home to
two retired bomb-dogs who both served in Iraq:
Diablo served until he was 10 and Lady served
until she was 4.”
The Spirit of Volunteerism
BY WILLIAM R. CHASE, D.D.S. ’72
M
y interest in volunteering overseas
began with my involvement with
the Detroit Dental Clinic Club in 1973.
This organization formed the cornerstone
of my desire to give back to Third World
populations. When I first joined the DDCC,
I started traveling internationally to teach
contemporary dentistry to foreign dentists.
Dr. William Chase ‘72
Over the next 11 years, the group traveled
to countries like Belgium, Switzerland, China, Russia, and
Scandinavia. After seeing the immense dental needs in these
countries, I decided to volunteer my professional services to
needy populations. Rotary International (RI) helped me
realize this dream by awarding me grants to work in foreign
countries for month-long service opportunities.
My first such volunteer assignment took place in 1984, when
I agreed to spend one month on the remote island of Palawan
in the Philippines treating the Vietnamese Boat People.
Sponsored by RI’s Health, Hunger, and Humanity Grant, this
first experience of working in a primitive dental environment
was exciting yet physically taxing. I was the only dentist for
approximately 2,500 displaced refugees on the island in the
I have been immensely touched by these
experiences, and would highly recommend
that every dentist volunteer at least once
during their professional career.
My second international assignment in 1992 was to Brazil,
in a remote area of the Amazon River Basin in the north of
the country. The Fundacao Esperance (Foundation of Hope)
Clinic did have running water and electricity. Located in the
city of Sanatrem, with a population of 300,000+, patients
were provided with not only dental care, but medical care
and family planning as well. Getting patients to come to the
dental clinic was never a problem. I worked from 7:30 a.m.
until 5:00 p.m. each day, seeing more than 25 patients per
day, performing a multitude of tasks, including operative
dentistry, endodontics, and oral surgery. By the time
I returned to this same compound the following year,
I was able to raise money to have the dental clinic in Brazil
remodeled and doubled in size. This allowed for Fundacao
Esperanca to see more patients, and recruit more international
doctors. I was honored that same year, when the compound
named the dental clinic in my honor.
Over the next 17 years, until 2010, I completed 12 trips
to this clinic. I have been immensely touched by these
experiences, and would highly recommend that every
dentist volunteer at least once during their professional
career. It will change your life forever! I am most grateful
to my alma mater, the UDMSD, for preparing me for
what turned out to be an exciting 40 year career in a
great profession!
South China Sea. My one-room clinic had neither electricity
nor running water. All I was able to do was extract teeth on
young and old alike. I had no means of sterilizing my surgical
instruments between patients, except by wiping them off for a
few seconds with rubbing alcohol. I estimate that I took out
about 100 teeth per day. The tropical climate was extreme,
and the raw fish diet caused a parasitic infection which
required a 3 month period of recovery. However, the
experience of serving a population with a great need
was rewarding.
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DIGITAL DENTISTRY
FROM CLASSROOM TO PRACTICE
Video Capture
Learning
Electronic
Dental
Records
Improved
Instrumentation
Skills
Better
Care
Outcomes
Improved
Communication
CAD/Cam
Equipmemt
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InVision Camera
Technology
DIGITAL
DENTISTRY
Patient
Satisfaction
Time
Savings
3D Digital
Impressions
“Our graduates will be able to evaluate, assess, and apply current and emerging
science and technology in dentistry and be able to understand how to implement
technology when patient care outcomes are benefited. ” — Dr. Mert Aksu
I
t is nearly impossible to imagine a life without the
conveniences and accessibilities technology facilitates.
Whether personal or professional, there always seems to be a
new, faster, simpler, more efficient method to completing tasks.
Today’s technological advances have altered the way dental
practices are run and patients are treated. From scheduling
and billing to record maintenance and performing clinical
procedures, going digital has shaped a more efficient, cost
effective and sophisticated clinic, simplifying communication
between patients and providers. Consequently, patient
expectations of a dental visit are reinforced; in today’s
competitive market, incorporating new technologies into
practice is no longer an option.
Similarly, dental education has to address the same types
of changes when training dental hygiene and dental students.
As technology has transformed the industry, UDM School
of Dentistry (UDMSD) has prioritized keeping up with
the trends. To actively address this challenge, UDMSD
continuously incorporates technology to create innovative
teaching methods and enhance learning processes, aiming
to graduate competent and advantaged providers with
a skillset and knowledge base vital to the success of their
professional careers.
Navigating students through advances of dental technology
is all in a day’s work for Clinical Associate Professor
Dr. Dincer Gurun.
“In 2009, UDMSD was one of the first dental
schools in North America to introduce
digital technology into its restorative
pre-doctoral curriculum. Since then we
have expanded and integrated digital
technology throughout the entire
curriculum.” — Dr. Dincer Gurun
In keeping with UDMSD’s goal of being on the leading
edge for dental education, a range of digital technologies
are being used in classrooms and clinics to enhance learning
effectiveness and efficiency, as well as organization and
quality of patient care.
ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORDS
As society becomes increasingly reliant upon technology and
the Affordable Care Act embeds itself into providing patient
care, electronic health records (EHRs) are essential in the
modern practice. Being the present and future of dentistry,
EHRs will continue to become more sophisticated over time
and increasingly instrumental in patient care. For these
reasons, UDMSD dental and hygiene students are trained in
this exact type of record keeping.
During pre-clinic years in oral health assessment courses,
students are introduced to digital documentation utilizing
the School’s centralized record keeping system, axiUm.
Within axiUm students are able to review simulated patient
cases, each including medical information, intra/extra oral
examination findings, periodontal and dental examination
data, pre-clinic photos, and radiographs. Next, axiUm
prompts students with medical history questions about the
patient, helping students to relate information in the computer
to the individual patient. Using a partner, classmates conduct
medical history interviews on each other, and then complete
data entry of medical history into axiUm. Through this,
students learn the best data entry approaches for recording
patient responses.
Inherent of its design, EHRs provide a standardized method
of evaluating and preparing students to obtain and maintain
detailed records of patients’ conditions and treatments, both
medical and dental. Students often express appreciation of
the time spent practicing EHRs on simulated patient cases as
it eases the transition from classroom to clinic; the exact goal
of the teaching method.
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Electronic
Dental Records
EHR technology enables students to review and familiarize themselves with the
patient data prior to their appointments. Students and faculty now discuss the
patient’s data in a “huddle” fashion prior to the onset of clinic each day.
In combination with EHRs, students are also taught best
practices of Lexicomp, an online pharmaceutical reference
database. When facing unfamiliar prescriptions in a patient
record, students are able to consult this system to obtain the
most current information on respective medications.
As dental education becomes increasingly more hands-on,
students recognize the vital skill to managing patient care
as they transition to the clinic floor. At the end of two years
in the student clinic applying the learned skill-set every day,
graduates feel confidence and preparedness as they enter
the workforce as professional oral health providers.
AUDIO-VISUAL ENHANCEMENTS
For dental hygiene and dental students alike, a variety of
audio and visual enhancements have been incorporated into
UDMSD pre-clinic curriculum. Optimizing faculty
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Improved
Communication
instruction and student learning is the main focus for
Mike Verdusco, Director of Educational Technology. As a
result, Mike and staff have implemented a variety of digital
systems for lecture, lab, classroom and clinic settings.
“Finding instructional methods that include
technology to positively impact the
student’s learning experience and prepare
them for a continually changing workplace,
is the challenge of educators today.”
— Mike Verdusco
One of the latest adoptions of technology for the dental
hygiene program is the use of video capture to record
instrumentation as students practice on patient simulators.
Upon observing faculty demonstrations, students record each
other exercising the same techniques, review the recording,
then self-assess. Students freely share video clips amongst
each other, providing opportunity for peer feedback. At the
end of each pre-clinical session, students write a reflection
essay for faculty assessment. This encourages students to
further self-evaluate strengths and weaknesses, and provides
faculty opportunity to provide clarification and feedback
as needed, which is noticed in the following quote by Adjunct
Instructor, Dr. Eliana Sanchez.
“Teaching our students how to use
3D/CAD-CAM INNOVATIONS
Some of the most sophisticated clinical technologies applied
in UDMSD student clinics are the advanced 3D digital
impressions and CAD/CAM units. In a treatment setting,
each provides greater patient comfort and satisfaction
through precise placement, but in an educational setting,
these technologies are perceived as much more. Rather, they
serve as valuable teaching tools. High magnifications and
manipulations allow students to visualize the oral cavity
from all angles or a specific spot in greater detail.
Adjunct Associate Professor, Dr. Sherif Badr, both teaches
UDMSD students how to navigate the equipment and utilizes
it in his private; he best validates CAD/CAM innovations
with the statement:
digital technology in dentistry is not only
excellent preparation for their future,
but provides an excellent tool for
“This technology is changing the face of dentistry. It is the
future; it is becoming the standard.”
communicating more effectively; it
allows for immediate feedback to improve
preparations in clinic practicums.” — Dr. Eliana Sanchez
Another area of the school equipped with high definition
audio visual equipment is the gross anatomy lab. An
InVision camera with a magnifying lens displays intricate
imagery and details across ten 50” LCD screens throughout
the lab. Upon watching instructors perform procedures,
students model the same techniques at their cadaver stations.
Whether the lesson demonstrates complex dissection or
intricate instrumentation, insight provided by the equipment
enriches the quality of both teaching and learning, thus
contributing to the progression of students into dental
experts.
As dental hygiene and dental students enter the clinic, they
again utilize video recordings in a patient communication
assignment. Upon self-evaluating patient education and
communication techniques, students review the video with
faculty members in one-on-one coaching sessions. During
these meetings, faculty reinforces proper communication
skills and provides critique for areas of improvement.
UDMSD students are encouraged and regularly provided
opportunities for self-assessment. This creates self-aware
individuals and providers. Whether a student corrects
communication skills, modifies chairside professionalism
or notes instances of effectivity with a patient,
watching their real-life interactions gives students
a third-person perspective of themselves.
Time Savings
CAD/CAM
Equipment
A Cerec scanner used in student clinics.
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The success of integrating digital impression technology
with curriculum speaks for itself as students express in
course reviews:
UDMSD takes a layered approach to preparing students in
these aptitudes, spanning the curriculum over three years.
Starting in the second year, students are introduced to the
technologies as they enter the simulation lab. Here students
are required to send one crown restoration to the lab using
digital impressions. Once stereolithography (SLA) models
are received, restorations are cemented onto manikins.
“I especially like working with chairside oral scanners. It was
awesome for us to get a chance to use this technology and
see what it can provide us and our patients as clinicians”
These lessons are expanded upon in the third year. Students
have an advanced course in fixed prosthodontics which
reveals the value of 3D impression and CAD/CAM
technologies in more details. Patient case load provides
opportunity for third and fourth year students to use the
technology in clinics. If a student takes the initiative to use
digital impressions for a restoration, extra credit is awarded.
As students progress into their last semesters of dental school,
two advanced electives are offered with intentions to further
improve skills with digital impressions and CAD/CAM
equipment. To ease the use of these technologies with patient
care, a clinical coordinator supervises the workflow.
Digital dentistry has facilitated efficiency and accuracy
for office capabilities, professionalism, clinical expertise
and treatment. Most importantly, though, patient satisfaction
is intensified, which ultimately drives the demand for such
advances. UDMSD is committed to ensuring students have
a thorough grasp of the benefits and uses of these
technologies long before graduation, providing a confidence
to flourish and succeed as providers and clinicians.
3D Digital
Impressions
Dr. Sanchez works with student
to interpret digital impression imaging.
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Improved
Instrumentation
Skills
FAC U LT Y / S TA F F N E W S
Going Public:
Engagement and
Mentorship
Juliette Daniels, UDMSD Director
of Student Affairs, was recently
published in the book Going
Public: Civic and Community
Engagement, an exploration of the
programs and experiences related
to civic engagement in higher
education and the associated
learning outcomes. Juliette was
part of a four-person authorship
team for the chapter,
“Undergraduate Research:
Blending the Scholarship of
Discovery, Teaching, Application
and Integration,” which explored
the importance of undergraduate
research and faculty mentorship
for creating meaningful, engaged
learning opportunities for students.
The opportunity to meet with
mentors made a significant
difference in students’ ability to
apply classroom knowledge to
practical settings. In applying the
research at UDMSD, Juliette has
led the mentorship program and
matched incoming students with
faculty on campus.
Faculty Awards
Five of our outstanding faculty members – Dr. Shyam Prasad Aravindaksha,
Dr. Sanjay Chand, Dr. Stewart Markofsky, Dr. Kiran Ranganath, and Dr. Linda
Weberman have completed the 2013 ADEA/AAL Institute for Teaching and
Learning (ITL) program. ITL is an intensive faculty development program
administered by the American Dental Education Association (ADEA) and AAL.
The program’s goal is to help prepare dental faculty to become more effective
teachers, and to develop skills that will facilitate confidence, job satisfaction,
and professional growth in the academic environment.
Introducing Thomas Sklut
as Director of Development
Thomas W. Sklut
Thomas Sklut was named Director of Development, effective
July 2014. He joins the School of Dentistry with a great depth
of experience, most recently with Mercy High School where
he served as Executive Director of Advancement. He also serves
as a consultant specializing in major gift fundraising, as well as
organizational and leadership development issues within notfor-profit organizations. A native of Michigan, Tom earned a
Bachelor of Arts from Oakland University, and a Master’s
degree from Michigan State University.
He has an extensive background in communications, public relations, donor
development and fundraising. He brings an enthusiastic, holistic approach to
development work and an understanding of the multiple initiatives of the School.
Tom is looking forward to meeting UDMSD alumni at upcoming events in the
year ahead.
Keep Us Updated!
Submit Your News
Alumni Association Online:
To see more photos from recent events,
learn about Alumni Board activities,
or sign up for outreach, visit the
Alumni Association web page at
http://dental.udmercy.edu/alumni/
Send your information for publication in Leading Edge to:
Kari Radjewski, Communications Specialist
[email protected]
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FAC U LT Y / S TA F F N E W S
Please Welcome Our New Faculty Members...
Dr. Rehab
Alabduljabbar
DR. REHAB ALABDULJABBAR
Clinical Assistant Professor
DR. SALVATORE CUTINO
Clinical Associate Professor
Dr. Rehab Alabduljabbar earned her B.D.S. from
the University of Jordan, a D.Sc.D. in Dental Public
Health from Boston University, and a clinical
certificate in Pediatric Dentistry from Nova
Southeastern University. Prior to joining the
University, she served as a teaching assistant at
Nova Southeastern University. Dr. Alabduljabbar
has been with the Department of Pediatric Dentistry
as a part-time faculty member since April 2014,
where she will now teach full-time.
Dr. Salvatore Cutino earned his D.D.S. from
University of Detroit Mercy. Prior to joining us,
Dr. Cutino served as Deputy Group Commander/Chief
of Dental Professional Services in San AntonioLackland, TX. He will teach in the Department of
Patient Management.
DR. YASSER ALALI
Assistant Professor
Dr. Salvatore Cutino
Dr. Ayesha Jabeen
Dr. Yasser Alali joined the full-time faculty as
Assistant Professor in the Department of Restorative
Dentistry in August. Dr. Alali has been with the
School of Dentistry since 2011. Prior to joining us,
he served as Dental Clinic Director in Saudi Arabia.
Dr. Alali earned his B.D.S. from King Saud University,
his M.S.D. from University of Medicine and Dentistry
of New Jersey, and his D.D.S. from University of
Detroit Mercy.
DR. YVONNE ANTCZAK
Dr. Yvonne Antczak was hired full-time as Clinical
Assistant Professor in the Department of Restorative
Dentistry in August. She has been with the School of
Dentistry since 2009 and prior to joining us, practiced
dentistry in South Lyon. Dr. Antczak earned her B.S.
and D.D.S. from University of Detroit Mercy.
Dr. Bassam Kinaia
DR. MAZIN ASKAR
Dr. Mazin Askar earned his B.D.S. from University of
Baghdad and his M.S. from University of Minnesota.
Prior to joining us, Dr. Askar served as Senior
Consultant and Head of the Endodontics Section of
the Hamad Medical Corporation in Qatar. Dr. Askar
will teach in the Department of Endodontics.
Dr. Joan Lewis
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DR. AYESHA JABEEN
Dr. Ayesha Jabeen earned her B.D.S. from Gulbarga
University in India, and D.D.S. from University of
Detroit Mercy. Prior to joining us, Dr. Jabeen taught
and studied at University of Rochester in New York.
She has been with the School of Dentistry since 2012,
where she will now teach full-time in the Department
of Biomedical and Diagnostic Sciences.
DR. BASSAM KINAIA
Associate Professor
Dr. Bassam Kinaia has been hired full-time as
Associate Professor in the Department of
Periodontology and Dental Hygiene. Prior to joining
the University, Dr. Kinaia practiced general dentistry
in Flint. Dr. Kinaia earned both his D.D.S. and M.S.
from University of Detroit Mercy.
DR. JOAN LEWIS
Dr. Joan Lewis joined the full-time faculty as
Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of
Periodontology and Dental Hygiene. She returns to the
School of Dentistry from private practice in Bloomfield
Hills. Dr. Lewis earned her B.S. from Alma College,
her D.D.S. from University of Detroit Mercy, and her
M.S.D. from Case Western Reserve University.
PROF. LAURA MANNING-LEE
DR. VINICIUS RODRIGUES
Prof. Laura Manning-Lee joined the full-time
faculty as Clinical Associate Professor in the
Department of Periodontology and Dental
Hygiene. She has been with the School as a
part-time faculty member since 1995 and
practiced dental hygiene in Grosse Pointe Woods.
Prof. Manning-Lee earned both her B.S. and
M.A. from University of Detroit Mercy.
Dr. Vinicius Rodruigues earned a Surgeon Dentist
Degree from University of Sao Paulo, D.M.Sc.
from Harvard, and his D.D.S. from University of
Detroit Mercy. Dr. Rodrigues has been with the
university since 2012 as a part-time faculty
member in the Department of Periodontology
and Dental Hygiene, where he will now teach
full-time.
DR. SUSAN PAURAZAS
DR. JOSHUA SCHEYS
Assistant Professor
Dr. Susan Paurazas was hired full-time as
Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of
Endodontics in September. Dr. Paurazas has been
with the School of Dentistry since 2002. Prior to
joining the School of Dentistry on a full-time
basis, she practiced dentistry in New Baltimore.
Dr. Paurazas received her D.D.S. and M.S. from
the University of Detroit Mercy and her
M.H.S.A. from University of Michigan.
Dr. Joshua Scheys earned his B.S. from Evangel
College, and Ph.D. in Cellular and Molecular
Biology from University of Michigan. Prior to
joining us, Dr. Scheys served as a faculty member
at University of Michigan. He now teaches fulltime in the Department of Biomedical and
Diagnostic Sciences.
DR. NANCY POZNICK
Dr. Nancy Poznick earned her B.S. from Saint
Mary’s College, and her D.D.S. from University
of Michigan. Dr. Poznick has been with the
School of Dentistry since January 2013, as a
part-time faculty member, and practiced general
dentistry in Illinois prior to joining us. She now
teaches full-time in the Department of Patient
Management.
DR. SURBHI PURI
Dr. Surbhi Puri received her B.D.S. from Punjabi
University in India, and M.A. from Boston
University. Prior to joining our facility, Dr. Puri
practiced endodontics at two hospitals in India.
She will now teach full-time in the Department
of Endodontics.
Prof. Laura
Manning-Lee
Dr. Susan Parauzas
DR. HERPREET SETHI
Dr. Herpreet Sethi earned both her B.S. and
D.D.S. from University of Detroit Mercy,
and completed a general practice residency at
St. Joseph Mercy Oakland, prior to joining the
School of Dentistry. Dr. Sethi has been with us
since August 2013 as a part-time faculty member
in the Department of Biomedical and Diagnostic
Sciences, where she will teach full-time.
Dr. Joshua Scheys
DR. IBRAHIM ZAKHARY
Associate Professor
Dr. Ibrahim Zakhary earned his B.D.S. and
Master of Oral Surgery from the Faculty of Oral
and Dental Medicine in Cairo, Egypt. Prior to
joining us, Dr. Zakhary served as senior research
associate for the Georgia Health Sciences
University in Augusta, Georgia. He has been with
the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial
Surgery as a part-time faculty member since
2013, where he will now teach full-time.
Dr. Ibrahim Zakhary
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STUDENT NEWS
A Call For Inclusion
An open letter from Fernando Ruiz of the Alliance for Inclusion
Hello fellow
Titans! These
past years have
brought about
some exciting
changes to the
University of
Detroit Mercy
School of
Dentistry.
Fernando Ruiz
Building
renovations, curriculum changes, and of
course, the expanded class size have all
seen the school grow physically and
academically. However, these dynamic
changes have the potential to
overshadow one of the schools biggest
accomplishments this year, the formation
of the Alliance for Inclusion. Often
fondly referred to as AI, this new student
run organization was founded in the
summer of 2013 under the leadership of
faculty advisor Dr. Kenneth Hillenburg
and second year student Matthew Love.
Based on the ideology of inclusion, AI
aims to promote unification of UDM’s
many diverse groups through education,
service and fellowship.
organizations it offers to support to
students of various cultures and
religions. However, since the beginning
of the school, there has never been such
an organization available for the lesbian,
gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT)
community. The Alliance for Inclusion
was created in an attempt to fill this
void. Simply adding another student
organization to the mix though would
not make the LGBT population any more
included. As such, AI decided to open its
doors to all religious, racial, gender, and
ethnic affiliations on campus to help
foster the importance of inclusion—one
As we are all well aware, one truly great
aspect of UDM’s dental school is the
extensive selection of student
Although the dental school is clearly a
very diverse community, it is no longer
enough to attend a school that simply
AI promotes unification
of UDM’s M.A.ny diverse
groups through education,
service, and fellowship.
unified group standing together to
support everyone. While the focus of the
Alliance will remain centered on LGBT
issues, the organization will never turn
away anyone in the UDM family in need
of assistance or friendship.
has diversity. Instead, we must take
members from each group and “include”
them into one social environment. AI is
taking diversity to the next level through
this idea of inclusion by planning
volunteering events with other student
organizations, holding training
luncheons in order to educate our
faculty/students, and providing a support
system for all those in need. Students and
faculty alike, we are all here with a
commitment to help others regardless of
who they are. By educating each other
and participating in community service
projects, we will honor that
commitment to our patients and show
our devotion to equality.
We now ask you to join us in our mission
toward inclusion by providing any help
you can offer. Whether it is donations of
time, money or support to our members,
we would be extremely appreciative and
love to include you in any or all of our
future endeavors. Thank you for taking
the time to read this letter and consider
us as a worthwhile organization. If you
have any questions, feel free to contact
our organization at: allianceforinclusion
@gmail.com or visit us on Facebook at
www.facebook.com/UDMSODAI.
Members of the Alliance for Inclusion, above left; faculty and community members are great support for student organizations, above right
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Student Spotlight:
Jared Moberg reports on his service learning
project: Oral Cavity Care in a Hospital ICU
I visited an Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
with the focus on inter-disciplinary
communication. While in the clinic, I
asked the nurse how they care for the
oral cavity of the patients. The nurse
explained to me that they have a
0.12% chlorhexidine-gluconate
mouth rinse that they use with a
sponge/toothbrush suction device to
brush their teeth every 2 hours and
Jared Moberg
give the patient’s mouth a bath every 6
hours with the chlorhexidine rinse. She gave me a set of
sponge/toothbrush suction devices and a unit of 15 ml of
0.12% chlorhexidine-gluconate to share with my instructor.
Upon discussion of why they choose this technique for oral
health care of patients, the nurse explained that about 1 in
every 9 patients on ventilators in the ICU contracts pneumonia
and that it is assumed that the bacteria are coming from the
oral cavity. The nurse also explained that they would love to
have an oral health care professional come and educate the
attending nurses on how to adequately provide oral hygiene
care. She mentioned that they had a “crash course” on how to
UDMSD STUDENTS
IN THE NEWS
Graham Greenland, a DS4 student, received an
honor from ASDA at the Annual Session held this
past summer (District 6 Delegate of the Year).
Graham also received an alumni honor award from
the College of Engineering & Science at McNichols
over the same weekend. Congratulations, Graham!
Another DS4 Student, Fady Shounia, organized an
oral cancer screening on a Sunday in March, 2014.
It took place in Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Chaldean Church Hall in Warren, and was part of
The Chaldean Health Fair that takes place annually
in an underserved community. This year’s goal was
to serve the new Iraqi refugees who attended church.
The station included oral cancer screening and oral
hygiene instruction with packs of free samples that
included: a toothbrush, toothpaste, dental floss, and
mouthwash. Overall, over sixty screenings and
sixteen oral cancer screenings were performed.
Faculty included Dr. Suhaila Mammo and
The role of dental care in determining
the overall health of patients is gaining
importance in the medical field.
Dr. Nahla Wadie Salem. UDMSD students
performing cancer screenings included Mathew
Savaya and Fady Shounia (DS4), Enas Karim (DS3),
Lina Jajjoka, Melinda Kashat, and Davina Yatoma
(DH2), Reema Shamoon, Maureen Thomas, and
care for the oral cavity, however, each nurse eventually
develops their own care plan. A question to the medical care
providers and myself is, does the patient’s oral health status
prior to admission make any difference in the incidence of
ventilator-associated pneumonia? Does the cleansing method
decrease the incidence of pneumonia pathogen?
Bianca Toma (DS1).
This experience reinforced the importance of the role of oral
health care professionals in the field of medicine. Not only do
we need to extend our dental expertise beyond dental office
patient care, we need to provide educational services to
medical health care providers. My conclusion from this
experience is that the patient’s oral health status prior to the
admission is indeed correlated to the incidence of ventilatorassociated pneumonia during time spent in ICU.
Award. Congratulations also go to the following
The UDMSD Chapter of Student Professionalism
and Ethics in Dentistry (SPEA) was recently
awarded the National SPEA Chapter of the Year
Award, and the National SPEA Best Communications
students who were elected to national positions:
•
Hanan Kazbour, National Vice Chair
of Membership Affairs
•
Bianca (Toma) Boji, National Vice Chair of Organizational Affairs
•
Samnfet Mangat, Regent Officer District 4.
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O U T R E AC H
International and Local Outreach
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC Over Spring Break, the UDM
Chapter of the Alpha Omega fraternity traveled to the
Dominican Republic for four days of mission work in dental
clinics. Practicing dentistry from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m daily,
they provided dental hygiene care, extractions and restorative
treatments. The group consisted of 24 dental students, one
dental hygiene student, and four dentists of which three were
UDM alumni. They saw hundreds of patients and practiced
with dental equipment and supplies donated or loaned by
private dentists, manufacturers, suppliers, and the UDM
School of Dentistry. Dr. Carl Stone summed up the trip by
saying, “I think all of us had a very rewarding and fun
experience, and would like to do a similar trip again.”
BELIZE Established in 1993, the Belize Mission Project has
evolved over the last two decades. With medical and dental
care being at the heart of the experience, practitioners are able
to give back to the surrounding community clinics in Belize.
The mission includes dentists, physicians, physician assistants,
nurse practitioners, and others to join in the outreach efforts.
This past year, Dr. Michael Haddow made his 10th trip over
to join in the week of service. He has enjoyed practicing
dentistry in a Christian manner, and experiencing the rewards
of providing an important service to those who do not have
access to dental care. For more information on this trip,
please visit: http://www.belizemissionproject.com/
MEXICO During the 2014 Spring Break, the UDM chapter
of the American Student Dental Association (ASDA) hosted a
mission trip to Oaxaca, Mexico through the international
organization Forward Edge. The team served a community
with high rates of illiteracy, malnutrition and infant mortality.
Their mission was to provide villagers with dental exams and
treatment. In addition to the dental work, the team also
collaborated with the Trigo y Miel (Milk & Honey) ministry
to prepare one meal a day for the children, while also helping
with homework, partaking in soccer games and working on
crafts.
MOUTH GUARD CLINIC UDMSD students recently
partnered with St. Clair College to hold a free custom mouth
guard clinic at the St. Clair College Centre for Applied Health
Sciences. This was the third annual event of its kind, and 176
mouth guards were made for children from the greater
Windsor and Essex County regions. Students and faculty from
both schools provided the services and fabricated the mouth
guards on site. The free services were a result of contributions
made by Patterson Dental in London, ON, Quantum Dental
Technologies in Windsor, ON, and the UDMSD Community
Outreach Department.
MEN’S HEALTH EVENT Under the direction of
Dr. Prasad and Laura Wright, UDMSD participated in the
annual Men’s Health Event held at Ford Field. Volunteers
included students, AEGD residents, alumni, faculty, staff,
and family members. This event brought 5,700 people to
Ford Field where 687 oral head and neck cancer screenings
(an increase of 103% from 2013) were performed. Over 40
participants were referred to their dentist or doctor for
possible abnormal findings; another 60 participants were
told they needed immediate dental attention.
The event provided a venue for students to take the lead in the
screening process, while educating the community about oral
cancer. Our team plans to participate again in future years.
Dr. Michael Haddow with a patient in Belize
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For more information on Outreach activities and trips,
contact Ms. Laura Wright, Community Outreach
Coordinator at: [email protected]
DIVERSITY
Lessons in a Lunchbox:
Preventative Dental Care
Dr. Deirdre D. Young, Director of Multicultural Affairs at the UDMSD,
again teamed up with the Maryland Children’s Oral Health Institute
this year to aid in the delivery of the “Lessons in a Lunchbox” initiative.
The Maryland Children’s Oral Health Institute (MCOHI) is a 501(c)3
organization created to combat dental neglect and oral abuse among
children. It works to improve attitudes and behavior of children and
families on oral health issues through early health promotion and disease
prevention education. In response to the numerous health and behavioral
issues seen in children with dental caries, Pediatric Dentist and CEO of
MCOHI, Winifred Booker, created the “Lessons In A Lunch Box:
Healthy Teeth Essentials & Facts About Snacks” program to ensure
teachers, parents and children work together to help eliminate this
completely preventable disease.
UDMSD’s Office of Multicultural Affairs partnered with the
Wolverine Dental Society, UDM Chapter of the Student National Dental
Association, Pre-Dental Student Association, and the Hispanic Student
Dental Association to provide oral hygiene instructions and assist over
200 first through third graders at Golightly Education Center in
assembling lunchbox tool kits. Golightly students were elated to receive
a lunchbox containing a toothbrush, toothpaste, healthy snack facts, and
a carrot carrying case. In turn, dental student volunteers were excited to
teach young, eager children how to care for their teeth. It was a
wonderful community learning experience for all!
Making an Impact:
Tour 4 Diversity
Dr. Deirdre Young represented UDMSD in the Tour 4 Diversity this year,
which involved six stops to recruit students interested in pursuing
professional careers. The tour exposes underrepresented minorities to
occupations in health care and addresses preconceived barriers to
applying for medical or dental school. Each stop offers a full day of
pre-medical enrichment activities and workshops for students.
Workshop locations included:
•Aetna Foundation, Hartford, CT
•Iona College, New Rochelle, NY
•Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ
•Delaware State University, Dover, DE
•Bowie State University, Bowie, MD
•Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, DC
Grant Funding
Renewed for Pipeline
Programs
The Office of Multicultural Affairs is excited
to announce over $300,000 in renewed grant
funding for UDMSD pipeline programs. The
funds assist pre-doctoral and pre-hygiene
students from disadvantaged and/or underrepresented minority (URM) backgrounds.
The grant will create programming opportunities to encourage students to pursue
careers in the dental field. It will also assist
the educational development of URM allied
health faculty, and support the UDMSD
Sealant Program.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services awarded the Health Careers
Opportunity Program (HCOP) funding in
the amount of $238,425 for pipeline projects.
The HCOP program works to build diversity
in the health fields by providing students from
disadvantaged backgrounds with an
opportunity to develop the skills needed to
successfully enter, complete, and graduate from
professional schools.
The W.K. Kellogg Foundation (WKKF), in
partnership with American Dental Education
Association (ADEA), awarded UDMSD
$70,000 for the second-year of programming.
Partnering with ADEA through the WKKF
grant will allow for training of URM allied
dental health professionals, recruitment of
professionals in the underserved communities,
and promotion of school-based programs for
preventive dental care.
For more information on these events,
please contact Yvita Fox of the
Office of Multicultural Affairs at:
[email protected] or 313-494-6652.
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ALUMNI NEWS
Spirit of UDM:
Alumni Achievement
Awards
In April 2014, the University of
Detroit Mercy hosted the inaugural
University-wide celebration, Spirit of
UDM: Alumni Achievement Awards.
This new event honored
distinguished alumni with an
Alumni Achievement Award.
Amongst the 2014 award recipients
was our own Dr. John DiBiaggio ’58
who received the award for the
School of Dentistry. Dr. DiBiaggio
is a former President of Tufts
University, Michigan State University
and University of Connecticut.
The Spirit of UDM Alumni
Achievement Award was established
to recognize distinguished graduates,
from the University’s colleges and
schools, who have excelled in their
chosen profession, demonstrated
outstanding leadership in their work,
and benefited the wider community
through their support. Award
recipients reflect the University’s
mission of excellence and service and
bring pride to their alma mater.
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UDMSD ALUMNI NEWS
The following UDMSD Alumni accomplished great things this year and
received the following accolades:
Dr. Carl E. Misch ’73 received the ADA’s 2014 Distinguished Service Award
for his long and distinguished dental career. This is the highest award
conferred by the ADA’s Board of Directors.
Dr. Richard Stevenson ’75 was named 2014-15 President of the Florida Dental
Association at the 2014 Florida National Dental Convention in Orlando.
Dr. Colleen B. DeLacy ’03 received a Fellowship from the AGD during the
academy’s annual meeting convocation ceremony.
Dr. Marco Tironi ’13 joined Rochester Advanced Dentistry. The practice
focuses on cosmetic, implant, and neuromuscular dentistry. Dr. Tironi
earned his D.D.S. from University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry
and a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing from Michigan State University.
2014 Public Service Awards were presented to Dr. Steve Harris ’83 and
Dr. Ronald Morris ’81.
Dr. Timothy Kosinski ’84 was recently featured on the cover of Inclusive
Magazine’s 5 year anniversary edition magazine. Dr. Kosinski was highlighted
inside with a Q&A interview, and was also the author of an article entitled,
“Implant Therapy: Then and Now”.
Dr. Ali Ismail ’13 has joined Livonia Dental Care, where he specializes in
cosmetic and pediatric dentistry, implants, and endodontics. He earned his
D.D.S. from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry, and a
Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Science from Wayne State University.
Dr. Virgina Merchant, our own faculty member, was selected as a receipient
of the William J. Gies Foundation Editorial Award for 2014.
DONOR HONOR ROLL
The University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry recognizes and thanks the following donors
who contributed to the School between July 1, 2013 and June 30, 2014.
$10,000 +
Dr. Raymond A. Fortson
Dr. Richard M. Golden
$5,000 - $9,999
Dr. Mert N. Aksu
Dr. Catherine M. Dinka and
Dr. John D. Dinka
Dr. and Mrs. Alan C. Doering
Dr. and Mrs. H. Robert Steiman
Dr. Mary Sue Stonisch
$2,500 - $4,999
Dr. Daniel Humiston
Drs. James W. and Michelene R. Lepczyk
Dr. Carl G. Madison and
Mrs. Diane Madison
Dr. and Mrs. Gregory P. Scott
Dr. and Mrs. Ali A. Sobh
Dr. and Mrs. Darrell D. Wotta
$1,877 - $2,499
Dr. and Mrs. James S. Allen
Drs. Timothy A. and Biruta DeConinck
Dr. Steven E. Fegan
Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth W. Grabowski
Dr. David W. Ho and Mrs. Amy Ho
Dr. Diane C. Hoelscher and
Mr. Stephen Hoelscher
Dr. Steven C. Legel
Dr. Mark R. Mortiere
Dr. Mark T. Murphy and
Mrs. Denise Murphy
Dr. Richard J. Persiani and
Mrs. Penelope Persiani
Dr. and Mrs. Curt S. Ralstrom
Dr. Louis M. Shoha
Dr. Kanokraj Srisukho
Dr. Rachel M. Stockhausen
Dr. Patrick L. Sweeney and
Mrs. Eileen Sweeney
Dr. Lawrence C. Walsh
$1,000 - $1,876
Mrs. Anna M. Aksu Memorial Fund
Dr. and Mrs. F. Charles Arens
Dr. Salwa Atwan and Dr. Auday Maki
Dr. and Mrs. Alfred D. Austin, Jr.
Dr. Philip Badalamenti
Dr. and Mrs. Sherif E. Badr
Dr. Martha A. Bamfield and
Mr. Luke Stefanovsky
Dr. and Mrs. William M. Berkowski
Dr. and Mrs. David F. Blanden
Dr. and Mrs. John P. Braud
Dr. Alyssa L. Cairo and
Mr. Matt Schuster
Dr. Scott D. Clement
Mr. Mark Coleman and
Mrs. Margaret Coleman
Mr. Richard Cortis and
Dr. Charlotte M. Cortis
Dr. Robert G. Coyle and
Mrs. Marian Coyle
Dr. and Mrs. Theodore L.
Degenhardt III
Dr. William S. Demray
Dr. and Mrs. G. Bruce Douglas
Dr. and Mrs. Joel L. Dunsky
Dr. and Mrs. Fares M. Elias
Dr. Jack Falvo † and
Mrs. Jack Falvo
Dr. Mark E. Frenchi and
Mrs. Kathleen E. Frenchi
Dr. and Mrs. David P. Groth
Dr. Arvind Gulati
Dr. and Mrs. Dincer C. Gurun
Dr. and Mrs. James W. Gusfa
Dr. Mark N. Haddad
Dr. Raymond C. Hahn
Dr. and Mrs. Alan R. Heller
Mrs. Mary M. Hoban
Dr. and Mrs. Michael M. Hoen
Dr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Howieson
Dr. and Mrs. Brian J. Hunt
Dr. Jonathan H. Jacobs
Dr. and Mrs. Gary E. Jeffers
Dr. and Mrs. G. Michael Kabot
Dr. and Mrs. Robert R. Kasper
Dr. and Mrs. Bruce E. Kennedy
Dr. Gregory J. Keys and
Mrs. Joanne Keys
Dr. Paul F. Korte and
Mrs. Patricia Korte
Dr. and Mrs. Timothy F. Kosinski
Dr. and Mrs. William L. Krieg
Dr. Richard Kulbersh and
Dr. Valmy Kulbersh
Mrs. Judy A. Kwapis Jaeger
Dr. Robert L. Legel
Ms. Maureen E. Lennox
Dr. Robert J. Lingle and
Mrs. Mary Lingle
Dr. and Mrs. Matthew L. Logan
Dr. and Mrs. Martin J. Makowski
Dr. Matthew R. Maley
Dr. Kerri L. Millett
Dr. Emmett J. Neville
Dr. and Mrs. Robert C. Niskar
Dr. James R. Orcutt and
Mrs. Dianne Orcutt
Dr. and Mrs. Eugene A. Pantera, Jr.
Dr. Mary K. Parise and
Mr. Joseph Parise
Dr. Bruce T. Roach
Dr. and Mrs. James F. Sarcheck
Dr. Timothy R. Saunders
Mr. Kevin M. Shepherd and
Mrs. Kathi Shepherd
Dr. and Mrs. Daniel P. Sheridan
Dr. and Mrs. Donald B. Sherman
Dr. Ian M. Smith
Dr. and Mrs. Jason K. Snow
Ms. Claudine M. Sordyl
Dr. Michael Szewczyk
Dr. Teresa A. Gorski Szewczyk
Dr. Takako I. Tanaka
Dr. Daman D. Thanik
Dr. and Mrs. Tymon C. Totte
Dr. Robert M. Trombly and
Mrs. Colleen Trombly
Dr. John P. Warr and Mrs. Maria Warr
Mr. Dale J. Werth and
Mrs. Kimberly J. Werth
Dr. and Mrs. Jonathan P. Wiens
Dr. and Mrs. John M. Willis
Dr. Kay L. Wilson and Mr. Daniel Barry
Dr. Sean L. Wittmer
Dr. Eugene Wu
Dr. Deirdre D. Young
Prof. Pamela Zarkowski and
Mr. Daniel J. Pierce
Mr. Keith A. and
Mrs. Carolynn A. Zeitz
† Deceased
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A L U M N I B OA R D P R E S I D E N T ’ S L E T T E R
UDMSD Alumni Continue to Make our School Great
I
n keeping with the “spirit of giving”,
I would like to recognize and thank those
who give to our school in whatever way
they are able, whether it is financial or donating
their time to the events and community service
projects that are sponsored by the University
of Detroit Mercy.
Dr. Richard Nykiel ‘78
Volunteering is a great way to show your
support. In June of 2014, the AGD was in
Detroit for their annual meeting and exhibits.
Volunteers, many of whom were UDM alumni
and students, were utilized through the Local
Arrangements Committee. This was a great
opportunity to showcase not only what we have
to offer in the city of Detroit, but also our
school as well.
Volunteering is a great
way to show support
for your school.
I would like to thank the Alumni Board for
their time and support, especially with student
relations. It has been the intent of the Board
to make ourselves available to the students
through meet and greets, panel discussions on
relevant topics, and becoming more involved
in their activities.
We recently had UDM night at Comerica Park.
It was well attended and a great show of support
for the Tigers, the city and our university.
Alumni events are a wonderful opportunity to
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network and hear about all the great things
happening at UDM, and to show support and
pride for your alma mater.
We are extremely fortunate to have a state-ofthe-art dental school. If you have yet to visit our
Alumni events are a
wonderful opportunity
to network.
new school, you should make it a point to do so.
I am sure you will be not only be pleased and
amazed with this beautiful facility, but I know
you will be quite proud as well.
The Alumni Board and I would like to hear
your questions and comments, but most of all
we would like to see you. Support your school.
Get involved and give!
Sincerely,
Dr. Richard Nykiel, ’78
[email protected]
C O N T I N U I N G E D U C AT I O N
To register, or for complete course information, scan the QR code or visit: dental.udmercy.edu/ce
Questions? Call Debra Huff at: 313-494-6626
We are pleased to announce that most UDMSD CE courses are offered to UDM alumni at a 10% discount.
Please make sure to choose ‘alumni’ as part of your highest credential when registering for all courses.
The University of Detroit Mercy - School of Dentistry
is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is
a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality
providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual
courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. The
American Dental Association’s Continuing Education Recognition Program (CERP) approves
continuing dental education courses on an hour-for-hour basis. The formal continuing education
programs of the University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry are accepted by AGD for
Fellowship/Mastership credit. The current term of acceptance extends from May 2014 through
June 2018.
University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry is
designated as an Approved PACE Program Provider
by the Academy of General Dentistry.The formal
continuing education programs of this program
provider are accepted by AGD for Fellowship,
Mastership and membership maintenance credit.
Approval does not imply acceptance by a state or
provincial board of dentistry or AGD endorsement.
The current term of approval extends from 5/1/2011
to 4/30/2015. Provider ID# 214176.
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