Getting To Know Our New Dean
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Getting To Know Our New Dean
Getting to Know Our New Dean VCU School of Dentistry Spring 2011 Editor-in-Chief Edward G. Kardos Contributing Editor Cristina Woods Editorial Committee Jim Doyle Edward G. Kardos Dr. James H. Revere, Jr. Brian Thomas Cristina Woods Contributing Writers Dr. James C. Burns Dr. B. Ellen Byrne Edward G. Kardos Dr. James H. Revere, Jr. Dean David Sarrett Cristina Woods Photographers Ruth Compton Allen T. Jones Layout & Design Neal Hanchey School of Dentistry Current Board of Advisors Dr. Gerald Brown Ms. Melanie Callanta-Swain Ms. Stephany Covington Dr. William Covington Dr. Terry Dickinson The Honorable Franklin Hall Dr. Claire Kaugars Dr. Michael McMunn Dr. W. Baxter Perkinson, Jr. Dr. John Philips Dr. A. Carole Pratt Dr. Pamela Regimbal Dr. Warren Sachs Dean David Sarrett, Board of Advisors Chair Dr. James Watkins Dr. Tonya Parris-Wilkins Please send alumni news, suggestions and corrections to: Cristina Woods P: (804) 828-4516 F: (804) 628-6775 [email protected] PO Box 980566 Richmond, VA 23298-0566 To learn more about the VCU School of Dentistry, visit www.dentistry.vcu.edu. Introducing Dean Sarrett 2 Who We Are 10 Alumni Accolade 14 School of Dentistry News 16 MCV Alumni Association 25 Dean’s Greeting Dear Friends, Another academic year has come to a close, and our school has continued to change and grow. I received the great personal and professional honor of being named dean of the VCU School of Dentistry, and I look forward to rising to the occasion and serving the school and its constituents. If you find yourself in the Dean’s Office, you’ll see a long hallway adorned with black and white pictures of the past deans of the school. As I look at the pictures of the 14 educators who came before me dating all the way back to 1893, I am both excited and inspired to be number 15. The former leaders of our school created and sustained a high standard of excellence, which keeps us all striving for greatness. Within the following pages, I have detailed my plans for keeping the school on its current path toward excellence. In keeping with VCU’s priorities laid out by President Michael Rao, we must focus on developing the research profile of our school. To help achieve this higher profile, we must increase the size of our faculty as well as offering opportunities for growth for current faculty and staff. Additionally, in light of everdwindling financial support from the Commonwealth, we must grow the amount of scholarships available to our students to keep the VCU School of Dentistry a financially viable option for top-quality dental education. As you flip through this magazine, my hope is that you’ll get to know us a little better. I want to introduce you to some of our (many!) outstanding students. Take a moment to find out more about our dedicated faculty, staff and part-time faculty. Get the buzz on what our incredible alumni are doing to change the world and make it better through creative dentistry. Learn about the programs designed to excite young students about the dental profession and entice them to come to the VCU School of Dentistry. And we want to know you better too. If you haven’t been here in a while, I encourage you to come visit the students, faculty and staff that make our school such a remarkable place. What an honor to be the 15th dean of our wonderful school. With your help, I know that we will achieve greatness. Best wishes, David C. Sarrett, D.M.D., M.S. Dean, VCU School of Dentistry & Associate Vice President for Health Sciences, Faculty Affairs A Plan for the Future Only two weeks after the announcement that I would be the School of Dentistry’s new dean effective December 1, 2010, I was tasked with creating and unveiling an aggressive 10-year strategic plan to the dental school faculty. The plan is a work in progress, but I’ve had a great opportunity as interim dean to think through the direction in which we, as a team, need to take the school over the next decade. I had the privilege to meet with and listen to faculty and staff during this time, and I’ve identified priorities for the school that very much reflect those of the entire university. The priorities described below have been mutually agreed upon by both VCU President Michael Rao and Vice President for Health Sciences Sheldon Retchin, and I will strive to meet these and all goals set for the School of Dentistry within the next 10 years during my tenure as dean. The State of the School VCU VCU School School of of Dentistry Dentistry Priorities Priorities 1) Building the research enterprise of the school with a focus on oral and head & neck cancer and bioengineering in collaboration with the Massey Cancer Center and the other VCU schools; 2) Enhancing education, research and patient care outcomes through growth of the faculty in strategic areas and through faculty and staff development; 3) Recruiting and retaining talented and innovative faculty, staff and students; 4) Building a strong and collaborative alliance with the Virginia Dental Association and the alumni; 5) Growing the clinical enterprise through expansion of services in strategic areas; 6) Creating a productive and supportive environment for education and work with a commitment to diversity. 2 VCU School of Dentistry My general assessment is that our research facilities are in good condition in the new W. Baxter Perkinson, Jr. Building. Although this is good news on the surface, our clinical facilities in some areas are worn or not constructed for efficient practice. During the winter of 2011, the school underwent a professional space assessment to better inform our plans for any future renovations. One of the most important findings is we lack a visible and conspicuous patient entrance – a practice “storefront” so to speak. In February 2010, the school received a perfect accreditation review in D.D.S., advanced dental education programs and our B.S. program in Dental Hygiene. The faculty deserves a great deal of credit for building our strong programs. We are providing high caliber education despite a budget and faculty size that is low compared to our peer schools. I’m also very pleased that we have a strong relationship with our alumni and the Virginia Dental Association. As we move forward, we will continue to maintain and build stronger ties with all our friends in the Commonwealth and beyond. An area in which I’d like to see improvement for the School of Dentistry is gaining and retaining new patients. By attracting a variety of patients, new and challenging cases will be presented to our students and the faculty. As we recruit new clinical faculty members, it is important that they can practice to support their salary, develop new skills and create teaching material. We have work to do in how our patient care system caters to the needs of patients. We must function more like a dental practice and less like a university clinic. I invite you to visit our new Dentistry@VCU website at www.dentistryatvcu.com. Another area of concern is our low number of full-time faculty compared with other research-intensive schools. Our faculty’s teaching load is too heavy to permit the time to develop the clinician-scholars needed to take our school to the next level. The disparity of salary as faculty members compared to practicing dentists is immense. Current salaries are not competitive and greatly contribute to a high rate of turnover within the school and low interest among new graduates to commit to academic careers. It takes years to develop the skills and knowledge of faculty members to be creative, effective teachers, scholars and researchers. Recruit, Develop, Retain, Reward. Vision for the Next Decade Over the next 10 years, it is my goal for our school to attract 30 to 35 new, full-time faculty members. We will need to increase salaries to be viewed as a competitive employer in the job market. We aim to substantially increase our research grant awards through the expansion of the faculty. This will move our ranking of funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) up approximately 20 spots in a positive direction to around 15 out of 56 schools. We are currently ranked 35 of 56 schools of dentistry in the amount of funding we receive from the NIH. Only 47 of the US dental schools have any funding from the National Institutes of Health Rankings – NIH. There are many other types of research and educationFunding Awarded to Schools of Dentistry al funding for which we can compete, but we must have the faculty size and support for its work. Research and Faculty Development are Key Why are research and faculty development so important? To put it plainly, faculty members who are engaged in research question what they do and what they teach. The act of questioning the science and practice of dentistry moves the curriculum forward for today’s students. A dental school without a firm scientific foundation becomes a trade school. The VCU School of Dentistry has long been engaged in research and has received continuous funding from the NIH and other external agencies and foundations to carry out innovative research projects. NIH funding is the benchmark for separating dental schools that are seriously engaging in research from those who are not. The dental schools that are steeped in scientific discovery and information generation are leaders of the field. These prolific schools are the reason dentistry is a profession and not just a trade. The great news is that we are ranked among a number of schools with similar amounts of funding, and, with a few innovations and a spirit of entrepreneurship, we can move up a significant number of positions in the ranking to greatly advance our school. (shown in millions) 0 5 10 15 20 Our total faculty count is low compared to other dental schools in relation to the size of our educational mission and SPRING 2011 3 A Plan for the Future student body. Our school currently has 89 full-time-equivalent faculty members, but similarly sized schools have 120 full-time-equivalent faculty members. Additionally, salary rates for faculty members must be increased to attract new talent and to retain the talented individuals currently working at the school. Current salaries for faculty members at the School of Dentistry are, on average, between 50 and 70 percent of the salaries available in private practice. With dental students graduating with an average educational debt of more than $200,000, it is no wonder there is little interest in academic careers among U.S. dental graduates. Indeed, we see larger numbers of highly qualified foreign dental graduates who have advanced dental and research training in the U.S. who apply for our faculty positions. These foreign dental graduates do not have the debt of U.S. graduates and place high value on being faculty members. Unfortunately, we cannot recruit some of the most promising new faculty because of the Virginia dental licensure laws. The good VCU School of Dentistry Operating Budget Fiscal Year 2010 Did you know? The VCU School of Dentistry generates 30 percent of its own budget by seeing patients within student, resident and faculty clinics. 4 VCU School of Dentistry news is the Virginia Dental Association is helping us to resolve this problem. Faculty time for research and scholarship is greatly limited because these overstretched teachers are constantly needed in a classroom or clinic setting. Part of our strategic emphasis moving forward will be to recruit faculty in the areas of general dentistry and high-need specialty areas and biomedical scientists who will collaborate with other health sciences, the Massey Cancer Center and the School of Engineering. The teaching load in the clinical departments needs to be decompressed with additional faculty. These departments need to recruit and develop clinician-scholars who will be supported to develop into master clinicians and clinical investigators as well as teachers. Future Funding Needs Through 2021 The funding of this ambitious 10-year plan is complex. A combination of new research dollars, collabora- Funds Sources Tuition & Fees State General Fund Contribution Continuing Education Active Grants & Contracts Unrestricted Non-State Source Restricted Non-State Source Other Completed Grants & Contracts Residuals MCV Hospital Services Amount Percent $12,393,530 $3,359,453 $263,167 $3,176,965 $1,773,064 $1,792,438 $1,508,964 $85,879 $997,508 31% 8% 1% 8% 4% 4% 4% 0% 2% Total Funds in University Accounts $25,350,969 63% Student Clinical Graduate Clinical Faculty Practice $2,273,287 $7,622,134 $2,018,584 6% 19% 5% Total Clinical Revenue $11,914,005 30% Endowment Payout from MCVF Gifts (Deposited into MCVF) $575,917 $2,082,856 1% 5% Total from Donors $2,658,782 7% Total Income $39,923,756 100% tive efforts with other schools, flexibility with tuition and new tuition dollars, bolstered clinic revenue and private dollars will be the catalyst for our school to advance to the level I am describing. What’s the bottom line? Our goal is to increase the operating budget by $12 million to realize all of the priorities for the school – and it’s achievable. Our school currently operates on a budget of just under $40 million. If we can increase that by 25 or 30 percent, our school will be winning more research grants, we will have a larger faculty, we will be more competitive for students with other dental schools, and we will provide new experiences for our students and residents. We will enhance the scientific basis for our profession. Consistent with the University’s mission, the following Mission Statement guides the School of Dentistry’s programs: The school’s mission is to provide educational programs that prepare graduates qualified to provide dental care services; generate new knowledge through research and other scholarly activity; and provide quality oral health care to the public and service to the community. Our vision is to provide nationally acclaimed programs that endeavor to be among the best. It is our goal that our students become first-rate professionals that share in the core values we hold of honesty, integrity, hard work and dedication to the betterment of humankind. Our New Dean – Dr. David C. Sarrett David C. Sarrett, D.M.D., M.S., was named Dean of the VCU School of Dentistry effective December 1, 2010. Prior to his appointment, he served as interim dean since early 2010. Dean Sarrett will focus on building the research enterprise of the school, with an emphasis on oral and head and neck cancer and bioengineering in collaboration with the VCU Massey Cancer Center and other VCU schools. He also will work to enhance education, research and patient care outcomes through the growth of the faculty in strategic areas and through faculty and staff development. Dean Sarrett received his D.M.D. degree from the University of Florida College of Dentistry where he served on the faculty from 1978 until 1993. He completed a master’s degree in materials science and engineering with an emphasis on polymers and composites at the University of Florida in 1988. Dean Sarrett joined VCU in 1993 as the chair of the Department of General Practice in the School of Dentistry. He was appointed assistant dean for academic affairs in the School of Dentistry in 2000; became associate vice president for health sciences in 2003, and he will remain as the associate vice president for health sciences and faculty affairs; and became president of the VCU Dental Faculty Practice Association, a 501-3c corporation that operates the dental clinical practice, in 2008. Dean Sarrett is the current editor of the ADA Professional Products Review. SPRING 2011 5 An Interview With The Dean Three students – Mary Catherine McGinn (D1), Kris Keeton (D2) and Mike Kowalczyk (D3) – sat down with our new dean, Dr. David Sarrett, for a no-holds-barred interview. The questions ranged from the Final Four game to playing guitar to life as the dean, and the answers revealed a side of Dean Sarrett that many students haven’t yet seen. Mike: If you could trade places with anyone for a week, who would you pick? Dean Sarrett: I can’t pick out a name per se, but it would probably be a professional golfer. Not necessarily anybody famous. I’d just like to see what that life’s all about. Especially if I could hit the ball the same way that they hit it during that week! Left to right: Mary Catherine McGinn, Dean Sarrett, Kris Keeton and Mike Kowalczyk. Mary Catherine: Are you a golfer? Dean Sarrett: I try to be. The thing I enjoy about golf is the physical science of it – there are mechanical factors there. That’s probably why I play by myself so much because I like to analyze it, and I drive everybody else nuts. I have one of those little video cameras, so I’ll set it up and record my swing and then watch it frame-by-frame. It’s pretty pathologic. Kris: We learned that you were a pole vaulter. How’d you get into that? Dean Sarrett: My brother actually pole vaulted, and I started trying it in the backyard. My mother saved all these clippings (showing the students his scrapbook), and, for my 30th birthday, she put them all together. That’s me in high school (pointing to a photo). Kris: How high was your jump? Dean Sarrett: In high school I jumped 15’ 3.” And that year I got invited to go to a national high school competition out in California. We had to pay our own way, but I didn’t have the money. So a 6 VCU School of Dentistry reporter put something in the paper, and one of the local milk companies said they’d pay for my travel. Look at that (points to clipping) – it was only $284 to go to California and back. Kris: You probably couldn’t go Greyhound for that now. (Noticing the bass guitar) Are you the only musically inclined one in the family? Dean Sarrett: If there is any musical talent, it’s certainly not from me. My wife actually did band in high school and a little bit in college. I keep trying to get my wife to come and play in our group. Our kids don’t seem to have that interest. Mary Catherine: So what are the details on this group that you’re in? Who’s in it, and where do you play? Dean Sarrett: The only place we’ve played so far Kris: In case the professional pole vaulting thing is right here in the Dean’s Office. Before the holidays, we had a faculty meeting, and I said, “OK folks, and I know there are a few people that play instruments. Just show up, bring what you’ve got and some music, and let’s see.” There was a core group that formed – Kim Isringhausen (B.S. ‘95) plays the flute, Dr. Haselton (D.D.S. ’94) plays piano and Dr. Octave and George Sharits both play guitar. Michelle McDaniel, a dental assistant from faculty practice, joined the group as a singer. I’m learning how to play bass, and we still need a drummer. didn’t work out? Dean Sarrett: I always liked fiddling with my hands in the garage making or fixing stuff, and I could play the guitar, so I knew I could make my fingers do things. I liked the sciences, so it seemed like a good fit. I started majoring in chemistry but changed to dentistry because I thought the only thing a person with a Ph.D. in chemistry did was to be a professor at a university. And that was the last thing I wanted to be! And look what I have spent my whole career doing! Kris: Are you booking any gigs yet? Mike: What motivated you to become the dean? Dean Sarrett: We’re still waiting for Larrick Live! Dean Sarrett: I gained a lot of knowledge about Kris: Is there a band name yet? Dean Sarrett: Maybe we need to debut and then take some suggestions. Kris: Well we’ve been coming up with dental-related sports team names, so we’d be happy to offer you some advice. Dean Sarrett: I thought we could be something like the Oral Evaders Kris: Maybe Fluoride Fury. the broader university in my position in the health sciences vice president’s office, which I knew would be very valuable as a dean. I also knew the school needed to build its research program. I worry that dentistry is going to lose its scientific foundation, so I thought that would be a fun thing to spend some time doing. I haven’t done this in my previous poitions.. Mike: Now that you’re gaining fame for your band, if Hollywood made a movie about your life, whom would you like to see play the lead role? Kris: Is that typical for deans to continue to see patients? Dean Sarrett: One I wouldn’t pick right now Dean Sarrett: (Laughing) I don’t think so. would be Charlie Sheen. That wouldn’t be advisable. People ask me, “How do you have time to do that?” My response is that I don’t have time not to do it. I’m a firm believer that every administrator at the university – whatever level you’re at – should never lose touch with whatever their training was. Seeing patients is my way staying connected. And it is fun! Kris: Apparently he’s winning. Dean Sarrett: I’ve always liked is Michael J. Fox. He just seems like a down-to earth person. Mike: I’m sure you didn’t always want to be a dentist. When you were younger, what did you want to do? Dean Sarrett: Well actually, I did used to say I wanted to be a dentist. Mike: What do you like best about being dean? Dean Sarrett: I like to see other people be successful. I never get upset when someone comes to tell me they’ve gotten a better job or a new opportu- SPRING 2011 7 A Interview With The Dean nity somewhere else. If you’ve helped people grow, and somebody else wants your people – well, you’ve got good people! That’s the challenge, too – the more you help improve people, the harder it is to hang on to them. ple that they put on our smile cam is two of the opposing players – that’s my favorite. (Laughing) Of course, they never kiss. Mary Catherine: More students need to know about VCU athletics. Mike: I never thought about it that way. Whenever a coach has a great year, all the other teams will pay him more money to get him to go somewhere else. Dean Sarrett: [Shaka Smart] is very driven by wanting to see his athletes succeed as indiviuals, not just as athletes. Mary Catherine: Are you a season ticket holder? Dean Sarrett: Yes, this year was our second year. We wanted to get the school more involved with athletics, and we need to play our part. We understand the power of sports for both students and the school. Kris: Somebody said that you’re headed out to the Final Four game this weekend. Dean Sarrett: I am. I absolutely believe in the Rams, but I recognize that this might be a once in a lifetime chance. Mary Catherine: It was your brainchild to get the School of Dentistry more involved with the basketball team, right? I went to a lot of the games this year and got really excited every time the Smile Cam came up – they even put it on me once. Dean Sarrett: At the games, they zoom in on couples, so when the couples see themselves on the screen, they’re supposed to kiss. The very last cou- 8 VCU School of Dentistry Dean Sarrett: I actually told Norwood Teague [the VCU athletic director] that the MCV Campus is his “final frontier.” If you feel like you’re part of something bigger – it feels good! – for the staff and the faculty and the students. Mary Catherine: I just want to say thanks. I had heard that you were behind the basketball partnership. Dean Sarrett: Well, we’re also trying to get people to learn about what we do here. I can’t tell you how many times I hear that people don’t realize we treat patients here at the dental school. There’s a lot of need to educate people that you can come here for dental care. The new Dentistry@VCU slogan is really working to our advantage. I’ve actually had people say, “Oh, they must have started something new.” So I just agree with them. To read the entire interview, visit www.dentistry.vcu.edu. VCU School of Dentistry Joins the Ram Nation The VCU School of Dentistry has a long history of supporting VCU athletes of all kind. Dental students assist in fitting athletes for mouthguards and deliver a top quality finished product that protects their teeth and gums while leading our teams to victory. This school year, Dean Sarrett and the School of Dentistry carried its commitment to student athletes a step further with a sponsorship of the VCU men’s basketball team. The dentistry “Smile Cam” provided lots of fun for Rams fans during breaks in home games, and several rotating ads on the Siegel Center’s 36 foot-long LED Scorer’s Table Board invited fans to get their dental services at the practices of Dentistry@VCU. Full-page ads for Dentistry@VCU were featured in all gameday programs, and nearly 10,000 black and gold dentistry wristbands were distributed at several home games. The VCU School of Dentistry chose to partner with the Rams to promote the Student-2-Student dental plan available to the VCU campus community. The plan provides cleanings, exams and simple fillings at a reduced cost. Any VCU or other collegiate student is eligible for the Student-2-Student dental plan. Students who register for a free screening will be assigned as formal patients to third-year student dentists during the academic year. In Case You Missed It… Coach Shaka Smart having his dental exam by Drs. Justin Edwards (left) and Andy Reed during the team oral health screening provided by Dentistry@VCU. The VCU Rams made it farther than ever before in the NCAA tournament. The Rams kicked off the tournament by beating Southern California in the first round with a score of 59-46, Georgetown in the second round with a score of 74-56 and Purdue with a score of 94-76 in the third round. VCU advanced to the Sweet Sixteen round in San Antonio, Texas and bested Florida State by one point in overtime with a final score of 72-71. In the Elite Eight round, the team continued its winning streak, beating Kansas 71-61. At the Final Four game in Houston, Texas, the Rams finally succumbed to Butler, losing 62-70. Despite the loss, the VCU Rams, led by coach Shaka Smart, returned to Richmond as heroes. Go, Rams! SPRING 2011 9 Who We Are The VCU School of Dentistry boasts many extraordinarily bright and talented students. Here are the stories of three such students who are leading the way in the areas of outreach, research and service to their school. Tyshika Showell (DH4) Tyshika Showell, a senior dental hygiene student, credits her interest in dental hygiene to a piece of candy – a cherry Starburst, to be exact. Growing up in a small town, she knew of the dentist’s office as a place people went to have their teeth pulled or straightened. When it came time for a teenaged Tyshika to get braces, she learned that dentistry was more than just pulling teeth. She enjoyed her friendly interactions with the dental hygienists and assistants and fondly remembers the day, one year into her treatment, when one of the hygienists gave her a Starbust and said with a smile, “Don’t tell the dentist I gave you this!” She hadn’t had a piece of candy for a whole year. “From that day, I was sold and knew I wanted a job just like them.” Aside from the candy, Tyshika admired the way that the people in her dentist’s office made learning the ins and outs of preventive oral care fun. They inspired her to pursue a career in which she could teach the same lessons in communities like her own. She was drawn to the VCU School of Dentistry for its mission and philosophy of service learning and commitment to community. Tyshika wasted no time in giving back to the community once she got into the dental hygiene program. In her two years at the school, she has conducted dental screenings at the American Dental Association’s Give Kids a Smile Day and at the Salvation Army Rehabiltion Center. She had the unique opportunity to travel to Jamaica for an international dental mission trip. She has even helped in passing her love of dentistry on to future generations through the Student National Dental Association’s Impressions Program, which allows undergraduate students to learn more about the dental profession, and the Exploring Dentistry Program, which exposes high school students to a dental school experience. In addition to her extensive community service, Tyshika is working hard to complete an independent research project with Dr. Joan Pellegrini. She was awarded a VCU Undergraduate Summer Fellowship to develop a research study with Dr. Pellegrini and chose to investigate the issues surrounding individuals with autism spectrum disorders and dentistry. “There is a growing concern that the inability to manage the behavior of individuals with autism disorder may affect their access to quality dental care.” Tyshika’s study specifically addresses how the professional training of dentists influences their comfort with managing a patient with an autism disorder. Dr. Carolyn Booker 10 VCU School of Dentistry When she’s not in class or studying, Tyshika enjoys spending time at the rink ice skating and roller skating. She also actively participates in the Student American Dental Hygienist Association and the SNDA. After graduation, Tyshika hopes to pursue a master’s degree with the ultimate goal of either teaching dental hygiene to others or developing community programs to target underserved populations. No matter what her future holds, she hopes that she will continue to serve as a mentor to younger students, following in the footsteps of the many people who have supported her along the way. “I am so happy with my career choices when I have the opportunity to expose and encourage students to consider a career in dentistry.” Jeppy Moss (D3) Some might say that Lloyd “Jeppy” Moss was born to be a dentist. Most of his family is involved in a health profession, including his grandfather, a physician; his mother, a nurse; and his father Dr. Lloyd Moss, Jr., a dentist. Jeppy was determined to forge his own path, so he attended the University of Richmond and took classes focusing on political science and law. Immediately following his undergraduate studies, Jeppy took a job in admissions at his high school, the Woodberry Forest Boarding School. But after a year of traveling, conducting tours and speaking to prospective students, he began to wonder if he was better suited for something else. “A lightbulb went off on what my life would be like 10 years down the road. I knew that this was not my career path.” Dentistry always had been in the back of his mind, so Jeppy started shadowing some of his father’s dental colleagues. Then he attended a Mission of Mercy, or MOM Project in Roanoke, Virginia where he was able to assist dental students and got hooked. “There’s nothing like it.” Since his first experience, Jeppy has participated in almost every MOM Project for the past five years – that’s more than 30 projects. Jeppy made the decision to become a dental student, but first he had to complete a post-baccalaureate undergraduate certificate. He worked closely with Dr. Michael Healy, Assistant Dean of Admissions, to create a plan – “a roadmap to dentistry.” Jeppy contacted Hazel Luton in Clinic Services, and she hired him to help in the support lab. He got to see what the school was really like, and he was ready for more. “Now that I’m at the school, I love it. I feel very fortunate to be here.” SPRING 2011 11 Who We Are Jeppy often thinks back on that first moment he knew he wanted to become a dentist at his MOM Project in Roanoke. He was in an oral surgery trailer with a dentist and a dental student, and they were preparing to do a full mouth extraction for a patient. After the procedure, Jeppy remembers getting a hug from the patient with gauze still stuffed in her mouth. “I was just assisting, but I felt like I was part of the treatment, and it really made a difference for her.” Jeppy is thankful to the many people who have helped him along his path to becoming a dentist, including Hazel Luton, Dr. John Willhide (D.D.S. ’63), Dr. Carol Brooks ( D.D.S. ’94), Dr. Terry Dickinson and, of course, his father, Dr. Lloyd Moss, Jr. (D.D.S. ’78) – “That goes without saying.” In addition to attending several MOM Projects each year, Jeppy makes time to serve on the Student/Alumni Golf Committee and has held a role as a class officer in the past. He volunteers to help with Boards and many other programs put on by the VCU School of Dentistry. Outside of school – when he’s not focusing on labwork and studies – Jeppy participates in intramural sports with his fellow students and enjoys being outside. Most of all, he loves spending time with his family and friends. In the future, Jeppy hopes to one day work with his father at his practice in Fredericksburg, Virginia, and he may pursue a GPR or AEGD along the way. His ultimate goal is to help as many people as he can and to send patients out of their appointments feeling better about themselves. “Seeing the satisfaction and the relief of a simple treatment is very valuable,” said Jeppy. “I get to see how much that can make a difference in people’s lives.” Crystal Hayes (D3) Dentistry wasn’t part of the plan for Crystal Hayes, a young clinical laboratory science major at the University of North Carolina. Instead, she planned to graduate, take a year off to study for the MCATs and then go to medical school. During her time in North Carolina, she worked long days as a microbiology medical technologist until one morning when Crystal woke up realizing she wanted something different. The allure of interacting with patients really drew her to dentistry. And the promise of more free time and more flexibility to do other things was an added bonus. She began shadowing dentists and went to a one-day program to learn more about the profession. Shortly thereafter, Crystal applied to dental school and made her way to the VCU School of Dentistry. In her three years in dental school, there have been several key moments that make Crystal particularly proud to be entering the dental profession. She loves working with children and fondly remembers a time when a six-year-old little girl refused to open her mouth for anyone but her. Older patients also hold a special place in Crystal’s heart. “We have very rewarding conversations – my patients teach me a lot of life lessons, and I enjoy building relationships with them.” 12 VCU School of Dentistry When asked who she sees as a mentor, Crystal said “There are so many people supporting me, I’m not sure I can name just one or even a few.” She did name a few names after some prodding, citing Dr. Leonard Jackson as a wonderful teacher and Dr. Randy Adams (Ped. ’80) as a pediatric dentist she aspires to emulate. Any dental student will tell you there’s never much time for anything but school and studying, but Crystal has found time to play important roles in two organizations within the school – the VCU Chapter of the Student National Dental Association (SNDA) and the School of Dentistry Pathfinders Club. As president of the SNDA, Crystal participates in meaningful projects like the annual Impressions program. The goal of Impressions is to pique the interest of undergraduate students in the field of dentistry and to increase the number of underrepresented minorities that matriculate in the School of Dentistry. Crystal helped to organize the SNDA Oral Cancer Walk and has now seen two successful events, raising a total of $8,500 for the VCU Philips Institute for Oral Craniofacial Molecular Biology. “We hope that the Oral Cancer Walk will send the critical message of early detection and prevention not only to the general public, but also to our fellow dental students – the future front-line specialists in screening and oral cancer detection at its earliest, most curable stages.” Crystal serves double duty as president of the School of Dentistry Pathfinders Club. Through the club, students are exposed to different methods and techniques within the field of dentistry that students don’t often see in the classroom or the clinic. What’s in store for her future? Crystal still is considering where she wants to end up, but she does have plans for the summer – working as an extern with the Indian Health Service in Montana. She’ll have the unique experience of working on a reservation and providing care to an underserved portion of our country, including lots of children. Pediatric dentistry is one specialty that Crystal is considering, but she’s also interested in pursuing general dentistry. Even though dental school is challenging (and she hasn’t seen any personal time yet), at the end of the day, Crystal still is feeling good about her decision to switch from medicine to dentistry – “It’s exactly what I was looking for.” SPRING 2011 13 Alumni Accolade Bringing the Plaque Punisher to Life Dr. David Turok (D.D.S. ‘08), or Dr. Davey as he likes to be called, recently generated online buzz by competing in the Pepsi Refresh Project. The Pepsi Refresh Project supports people with good ideas with the goal of making the world a better place. Grants totaling more than $1 million are awarded to projects each month based on votes received online. Dr. Turok’s submitted idea was to create a mobile dental van – The Plaque Punisher – to provide mobile dental care, supplies and critical dental education to those in need in his Chicago-area community. His idea was in the running for a $250,000 grant. The concept behind The Plaque Punisher is that Dr. Turok would travel to underserved areas of Chicago as well as local schools to provide dental care, one of the most often unmet health care needs, primarily to children. Dr. Turok would recruit other dental professionals, including dentists, hygienists and assistants, on a volunteer basis to provide dental care while educating patients on how to take care of their teeth. Dr. Turok was inspired to serve his community by his student participation in several outreach projects. During his time at the VCU School of Dentistry, Dr. Turok traveled to Jamaica for an international dental mission trip and also participated in many MOM Projects within the 14 VCU School of Dentistry Commonwealth. He credits these experiences as the driving force behind The Plaque Punisher and as the source of his knowledge of fundraising. “I learned so much more than just dentistry from VCU, and I combined my experiences in outreach dentistry and fundraising to create my proposal for the Pepsi Refresh Project,” said Dr. Turok. He received an amazing amount of support and online votes for his idea, but, ultimately, he did not receive the grant. But that doesn’t mean he’s done trying. Dr. Turok is pushing even harder to make his dream a reality. He hopes to raise $100,000 to fund The Plaque Punisher and is taking steps to make it happen. Dr. Turok will create a website for the project and search for grants and other outreach programs to reach his goal. He has recruited help from students at DePaul University to help with marketing efforts and hopes that the VCU community will help to spread the word as well. “We’re hoping that 1,000 dentists and dental professionals will consider giving $100 to help us reach our goal.” Dr. Turok’s word-of-mouth marketing is not limited to fundraising. He also hopes that dental professionals will choose to give of their time and talents. “This isn’t just my idea, and it’s not limited to Chicago. I want this to be a VCU project, and I hope to bring The Plaque Punisher to Virginia.” To learn more about Dr. Turok and The Plaque Punisher, visit www.DrDaveyDDS.org. To contribute to the cause, donations may be mailed to PO Box 14015, Chicago, IL 60614. This Just In! Rural Healthcare Activist and 1976 Alumna Carole Pratt Named Robert Wood Johnson Fellow BLACKSBURG, Va., May 5, 2011 -- Carole Pratt (D.D.S. '76), from Pulaski, Va., has been named one of five Health Policy Fellows with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) for 2011-2012. Dr. Pratt begins her one-year term in September 2011. The Health Policy Fellows program is a minimum of oneyear residential experience in Washington, D.C. that gives exceptional mid-career health professionals and scientists an opportunity to actively participate in health policy processes at the federal level and gain exclusive, hands-on policy experience. Having been raised on a farm in rural Smyth County, Va., Dr. Pratt has devoted much of her career to rural healthcare issues. To read the entire article, visit www.dentistry.vcu.edu. SPRING 2011 15 School of Dentistry News Half a Century of Service to Their School Dr. Covington (D.D.S. ’62) Dr. Hubbard (D.D.S. ’62) Dr. William Covington and Dr. Maury Hubbard in the Lyons Clinic. 16 VCU School of Dentistry Adjunct faculty fulfills a very important role in our School of Dentistry. Quantitatively they devote most of their time teaching in the preclinical laboratories, the D.D.S./Dental Hygiene programs as well as in the graduate residency programs. There are well over 135 adjunct faculty members fulfilling more than 38 percent of our teaching responsibilities. Clearly, the school could not provide a valued educational experience without them. Qualitatively adjunct faculty brings a “real-world” approach to the delivery of dental care, often with emphasis on the latest techniques and methodology. Additionally, their concepts of Practice Management and running a small business are invaluable. Many of our current adjunct faculty members have served honorably for years, sometimes even decades. As we look into the future, a new influx of young adjunct faculty would be needed to carry on the invaluable efforts of the adjunct faculty, particularly in the area of general dentistry. -Dr. James C. Burns, (D.D.S. ’72) Associate Dean for Clinical Education, Chairman and Professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology To learn more about joining the adjunct faculty, please contact Dr. James C. Burns at (804) 8281778 or [email protected]. Dr. William D. Covington and Dr. Maury A. Hubbard, Jr. both graduated in the D.D.S. class of 1962, but they got their start in dentistry in different ways. Dr. Hubbard had a friend whose father was a dental lab technician, so he and his friend studied hard and worked together in their science classes in high school. Dr. Covington served in the Air Force as a dental assistant where he was introduced to dentistry through the nice group of dentists that piqued his interest. Both gentlemen worked hard throughout their time at the Medical College of Virginia School of Dentistry. Dr. Covington remembers his job as a nurse for which he earned $1 per hour – a fair wage at the time. After graduation, Dr. Covington and Dr. Hubbard began their careers as dentists, but they also embarked on a second project – serving as part-time, adjunct faculty members at their alma mater. Dr. Hubbard received a call from Dr. F. B. Wiebusch inviting him back to the school to help in the Department of Periodontics, which he did in July of 1962. The following year, Dr. Covington returned to the school to assist in the Restorative (now General Practice) Department. Dr. Hubbard has been coming to the school to teach part-time for 49 years, and Dr. Covington is right on his heels at 48 years. You can find them in their white coats in the Lyons Clinic every Friday afternoon. They enjoy taking an afternoon off from their own practices to work with students, and, when asked how they find time for everything, Dr. Covington responded, “Neither of us plays golf!” Dr. Covington and Dr. Hubbard have stayed for so long at the school that gave them their start because they feel truly connected to the profession and to the students. “The students help to whet our enthusiasm for dentistry and keep us motivated,” said Dr. Hubbard. “They challenge us,” Dr. Covington added, “And it gets us out of the office.” Serving the VCU School of Dentistry by passing their knowledge on to future generations of students is very important to these proud alumni. Dr. Covington is grateful for his time at the school, noting “I’m fortunate to have even gotten into dental school. It’s truly rewarding to be able to give back.” Dr. Hubbard couldn’t agree more. He also added, “We have a different outlook than the full-time faculty, and we have something very special to give to the students – our everyday experience.” Both Class of ’62 alumni are proud to remain at the dental school that has given them so much. Through their years of service as adjunct faculty, Dr. Covington and Dr. Hubbard have helped aspiring dentists to grow and, in turn, have grown as dentists themselves. Dr. Covington hopes that they will be able to teach for many years to come. “As the years continue, we enjoy dentistry even more.” SPRING 2011 17 School of Dentistry News Thank you to our Adjunct Faculty Members Dr. David M. Abbott Dr. Anne Adams Dr. Peter Adams Dr. Randy Adams Dr. John Alexander Dr. Brandon Allen Dr. Edward L. Amos Dr. Ralph L. Anderson Dr. Carl O. Atkins, Jr. Dr. Stephen Auerbach Dr. Mitchell Avent Dr. Richard Barnes Dr. Bruce K. Barr Dr. John Bass Dr. Sidney Becker Dr. Carl M. Block Dr. Kevin Bond Mrs. Patricia Bonwell Dr. Elizabeth Bortell Dr. Herbert Reed Boyd Dr. Greg Bowles Dr. Jenny Bozman Dr. Paul Brinser Dr. A. Denis Britto Dr. Townsend Brown, Jr. Dr. Dwight V. Buelow Dr. Corey Burgoyne Dr. John A. Burmeister Dr. James H. Butler Dr. Thomas W. Butterfoss Dr. Jackie Carney Dr. Henry Carretta Dr. Malcolm Carter Dr. Zachary A. Casagrande Mrs. Christy Casella Dr. Daniel Cassidy Dr. David Chapman Ms. Leslie Congdon Dr. Matthew Cooke Dr. Richard Cottrell Dr. William Covington Dr. Thomas Cox Dr. John Cranham Dr. Jeffrey Cyr Dr. William L. Davenport Dr. Charles Dent Dr. Darryl Dettman Dr. Michael Dishman Dr. Robert Doriot Dr. Donald L. DuVal Dr. Randy Eberly Dr. John Eshleman Dr. William Falls Dr. Frank Farrington Dr. Mehrdad Favagehi Dr. Andrew Ferguson Dr. Timothy Finkler Dr. Kathryn Finley-Parker Dr. Melvin Ford Dr. Eric Foretich Dr. Thomas Forgeng Dr. Stephen G. Forte Dr. Francis Foster Mrs. Jennifer Gamache Dr. Marc Gamache Dr. W. Graham Gardner Dr. Scott E. Gerard Dr. Val Gibberman Dr. J. Charles Gills Dr. Scott Goodove Dr. Barry L. Green Dr. Charles Green Dr. Barry I. Griffin Dr. Edward Griggs Dr. Thomas M. Grisius Dr. Robert E. Grover Dr. D. Christopher Hamlin Dr. Nola Harrington Dr. Walter Harrington, Jr. Dr. Paul Hartmann Ms. Federa Hedayatnia Dr. Gregg Helvey Dr. Heidi Herbst Dr. Martin Hoard Dr. Christopher Hooper Dr. Maury Hubbard, Jr. Dr. Mark Huie Dr. Karmen Ibrahim Dr. Jerry Jenkins Dr. Timothy Johnston Dr. Perry Jones Dr. Claire C. Kaugars Dr. Robert Kendig Dr. Fred Kennett Dr. Jeffrey Kenney Dr. Jean Claude Kharmouche Dr. John Kittrell Dr. Gregory Kontopanos Dr. Bijan Kooshki Dr. Louis Korpics, Jr. Dr. Trisha A. Krause Ms. Jessica Krolewski Dr. Randall W. Kulnis Dr. Neil A. Landy Dr. Quan Le Dr. Trang Le Dr. John C. Leist III Dr. Jeffrey Levin Dr. Donald Levitin Dr. Michael Lewis Dr. Nick Lombardozzi Dr. James Londrey Dr. Michael McCormick, Jr. Dr. Robert A. McKearney Dr. Michael McMunn Dr. Christopher Maestrello Dr. Harold J. Martinez Dr. J. Gary Maynard, Jr. Dr. Elizabeth W. Mei Dr. Eric Miller Dr. Wendy Moore Dr. Joy S. Moretti Dr. David Mueller Dr. James Muncy Dr. Peter Murchie Dr. Paul Neumann Dr. Kirk Norbo Dr. Robert O’Neill Dr. Ellen R. Oertel Dr. Benjamin T. Overstreet Dr. Bruce W. Overton Dr. Gardiner M. Packer Dr. Thomas Padgett Dr. R. David Pagan Dr. Robert Penterson Dr. Michael Pfab Dr. Jon E. Piché Dr. Darryl Pirok Dr. Herbert “Mick” Pope Dr. James Priest Dr. Edward Reeves Dr. Pamela F. Regimbal Dr. Christopher R. Richardson Dr. John Robinson Dr. Noel Root Dr. Jennifer Rose Dr. John J. Ross Dr. Michael Rossetti Dr. Earl Rubis Mrs. Carol Sagadraca Ms. Azza Sandhu Dr. Walter Saxon Jr. Dr. Sean Sayyar Dr. Harlan Schufeldt Dr. Feliz Shepard Dr. Earl Shufford Ms. Carrie Simpson Dr. James L. Slagle Dr. Matthew Slattery Dr. Gary Smagalski Dr. Lori Snidow Dr. Farshid Soltanian Dr. Mark Sorin Dr. Keren Sperling-Habot Dr. Ronald Spillers Dr. Garrett Spruill Dr. James L. Stanley Dr. Al Stenger Dr. Henry Stewart Mrs. Karen Stuart Ms. Marian Sumrell Dr. Kevin C. Sweeney Dr. Brian Szakaly Dr. Kenneth Tankersley Dr. Ronald Tankersley Dr. William Thornton Cdr. Patricia A. Tordik, D.M.D. Dr. Bradley Trotter Dr. James Turnage Dr. Paige Turner Dr. Sergio Vendetti Ms. Sara Via Dr. Paul Vitsky Dr. Ronald N. Vranas Dr. Frank Wade II Dr. James Waring Dr. Omar Watson Dr. William Weaver Dr. Leslie Webb Dr. Michael Webb Cdr. Terry D. Webb, D.D.S. Dr. Morgan Trey Weis Dr. Peter D. Wendell Dr. L. Warren West Dr. Robert Wilkerson Dr. Jonathan Wohlford Dr. George Woronko Dr. Mark R. Zemanovich Dr. Andrew Zima Dr. Gregory Zoghby Our list of adjunct faculty members is constantly changing. The above list represents our records as of March 2011. If we have omitted your name or reported it in error, please notify Cristina Woods at [email protected] so we may correct our records and express our sincerest apologies to you. 18 VCU School of Dentistry From the Classroom to Colonel Dr. Thomas Koertge has been a staple in the Department of Periodontics at the VCU School of Dentistry since he joined the faculty nearly 30 years ago. But his affinity for dentistry began way back in high school after shadowing his family dentist. “I was fascinated by the intricate work that was required,” remembered Dr. Koertge. Luckily enough, a new dental school opened in his hometown shortly after. Following his undergraduate studies, Dr. Koertge attended the Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine as a member of the fourth graduating class in 1978. During dental school, he held several jobs working in research labs, and Dr. Koertge felt drawn to the notion of an academic career. With his goal in sight, he decided to pursue periodontics as a dental specialty at the University of Iowa College of Dentistry. He received a Certificate in Periodontics in 1981 and a coveted Ph.D. in 1984. The decision to join the faculty at the VCU School of Dentistry was an easy one. Dr. Koertge remembered the wonderful attitude of the faculty during a visit to VCU. “That attitude of cooperation continues to this day even though the players have changed,” said Dr. Koertge. It’s because of that positive work environment that Dr. Koertge has chosen to spend his whole career at VCU. “I continue to enjoy the variety of life here – teaching, research, advising, working with the residents at the VA hospital, the continued interactions with the students and, of course, the department and school support of my recent forays into military service through the National Guard.” Dr. Koertge has been on a leave of absence during the 2011 spring semester serving as a dentist with the National Guard in Afghanistan. Colonel Koertge now practices general dentistry as the sole dentist in a twochair clinic and spends his time helping to relieve soldiers’ pain. “The majority of the patients need operative dentistry, endodontics or extractions – which are mostly third molars – but we also see a lot of bruxing and the occasional traumatic injury.” The 928th ASMC showing its support for the VCU Rams. Dr. Koertge is holding the letter “s.” Daily life at the FOB, or Forward Operating Base, is quite different for Dr. Koertge. When he’s not in the clinic, his days are spent running or working out in the base gym, trying to access the dialup internet and taking advantage of National Guard training programs. Dr. Koertge described one of the biggest adjustments in Afghanistan as remembering to carry a weapon at all times. “Well, except into the showers.” Dr. Koertge recently made the long trip home to Richmond and is safely back at the VCU School of Dentistry for the next semester. He was missed by many at the school – and he missed them too. “I’m looking forward to returning to the camaraderie I share with the faculty, staff, students and patients.” SPRING 2011 19 School of Dentistry News What Do You Want to Be When You Grow Up? A group of high school students has decided to give dentistry a try. The VCU School of Dentistry, in partnership with the Boy Scouts of America’s Exploring Program, invited high school students from Chesterfield, Hanover and Henrico Counties and the City of Richmond to participate in the inaugural class of the Exploring Dentistry Program. The Exploring Program offers unique learning opportunities for young men and women ages 15 to 20. At one Exploring Dentistry session, students practiced cavity preparations by cutting on plastic teeth in the DentSim Lab. Participants select a career path from “clusters” like Health, Fire and Emergency program is a nominal $15 insurance fee, paid Services, Law and Government and Arts and through the Boy Scouts of America. Humanities, to name a few, according to their particular talents and interests. They gain real-life experience and invaluable insight through shadowing, hands-on and “mock” activities and mentoring. Exploring Dentistry came to life because the The group meets once a month throughout the school year at the VCU School of Dentistry to participate in activities ranging from learning real-life, hands-on dental skills to understanding the specifics on how to get into dental school. high school students themselves asked for it. They Professors, deans, lab technicians and dental and had the option to participate in existing programs dental hygiene students help with the various for doctors, veterinarians and police officers, among activities to ensure that the program participants others, but the students expressed a desire to learn learn as much as they can about the practice and more about dentistry, and the Boy Scouts of America principles of dentistry. Karen Gilliam, Associate was happy to oblige. The VCU School of Dentistry Director of Financial Aid and Student Services was approached and jumped at the opportunity to expects to see this program at the dental school show teens what dental school is all about. for years to come. “Faculty, staff and students have The school gladly accepted any students who expressed an interest in dentistry, and more than 20 students enrolled in the inaugural Exploring Dentistry program. The only cost associated with the 20 VCU School of Dentistry jumped right on board, and we’re more than happy.” Dr. John J. Salley - A Life Remembered October 29, 1926 – December 18, 2010 Dr. John J. Salley (D.D.S. ’51) was a lifelong educator who played a pivotal role in shaping the face of the dentistry program and dental research at the VCU School of Dentistry. Dr. Salley attended Virginia Military University for his undergraduate studies and graduated in 1947. He chose to attend the Medical College of Virginia School of Dentistry in his hometown and graduated in the prestigious class of 1951 – all 48 class members came to MCV after serving in World War II, an experience that fostered a unique bond among the students. The group of men stayed connected after graduation through their newsletter The Painless Publication, which has run since 1952. After receiving his Ph.D. as a Fulbright Scholar from the University of Rochester in 1954, Dr. Salley returned to MCV to begin his career in academia and oral cancer research. By 1960, he was named the first chairman of the school’s Department of Oral Pathology and served as a professor in both the School of Dentistry and the School of Medicine. Dr. Salley was named dean of the University of Maryland Dental School in 1963 and served in that role for 11 years, during which time he advanced the school’s research focus, developed a dental hygiene program and expanded the physical facilities, among other achievements. Immediately following his tenure as dean, Dr. Salley returned once again to Richmond and to VCU as the Vice President for Research and Graduate Affairs. In 1983, he temporarily left the university to act as Interim Director and Acting President for the Virginia Center for Innovative Technology. In 1987, he chose to resume his position as a professor in the VCU School of Dentistry Department of Oral Pathology. Following his retirement in 1990, Dr. Salley became an active alumni member of the VCU School of Dentistry. He stayed connected to the members of the MCV D.D.S. Class of 1951 throughout the years, and, at the class’ 50th reunion in 2001, Dr. Salley played a significant part in helping to organize the class’ large gift to the school. They formed the Class of 1951 Endowment Fund to benefit a dental student showing interest and promise in the area of research. Dr. Salley was well-respected in the field of dentistry, and he held numerous elected and appointed positions in dental organizations, such as the presidencies of the American Association of Dental Schools, the Southern Conference of Dental Deans and Examiners, the Conference of Southern Graduate Schools and the National Foundation of Dentistry for the Handicapped. He also held memberships in the American Dental Association, the American College of Dentists, the International Association of Dental Research and the Society of Research Administrators among others. In his personal life, Dr. Salley enjoyed bird hunting and sailing, a hobby he learned on the Rappahannock River with his brothers as a teenager. Dr. John Salley leaves a lasting legacy at the VCU School of Dentistry. He has inspired numerous students to persevere on the challenging path toward becoming a dentist and inspired many to pursue the field of dental research. The Class of 1951 Endowment Fund will continue to assist students that take interest in dental research. Dr. Salley will be remembered for his commitment to his family, his country, his students and to the dental profession. Dr. Salley is survived by his wife, Jean C. Salley; son, Dr. John J. Salley, Jr.; daughters, Katharine S. Rosemond and Martha C. Salley; brother, Thomas R. Salley, Jr.; and two grandchildren. Coincidentally, Dean Sarrett works with Dr. Salley’s daughter, Katharine, during his time in the VCU Office of the Vice President for Health Sciences. So the “Salley influence” at the VCU School of Dentistry continues on. SPRING 2011 21 VCU School of Dentistry Publications January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2010 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. Abubaker, A. O., Laskin, D. M. History of the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Virginia Commonwealth University. Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. 2010; 68: 2651-2652. Aichelmann-Reidy, M. E., Wrigley, D. L., Gunsolley J. C. HIV infection and bone loss due to periodontal disease. Journal of Periodontology. 2010; 81: 877-884. Anaya-Bergman, C., He, J., Jones, K., Miyazaki, H., Yeudall, A., Lewis, J. P. Porphyromonas gingivalis ferrous iron transporter FeoB1 influences sensitivity to oxidative stress. Infection and Immunity. 2010; 78: 688-696. Baturina, O., Tufekci, E., Guney-Altay, O., Khan, S. M., Wnek G. E., Lindauer S. J. Development of a sustained fluoride delivery system. Angle Orthodontist. 2010; 80: 1129-1135. Benke, E. M., Ji, Y., Patel, V., Wang, H., Miyazaki, H., Yeudall, W.A. VEGF-C contributes to head and neck squamous cell carcinoma growth and motility. Oral Oncology. 2010; 46: e19-24. Bland, P. S., Goodson, J. M., Gunsolley, J. C., Grossi, S. G., Otomo-Corgel, J., Doherty, F., Comiskey, J. L. Association of antimicrobial and clinical efficacy: periodontitis therapy with minocycline microspheres. Journal of International Academy of Periodontology. 2010; 12: 11-19. Brickhouse, T. H. Family oral health education. General Dentistry. 2010; 58: 212-219; quiz 220-211. Burns, J. Accuracy Rate of Clinical Diagnosis for Malignant Oral Lesions. Virginia Dental Association Journal. 2010; 4: 34-36. Certosimo, A. Leaders or managers: who will define a new vision for dental education? Journal of Dental Education. 2010; 74: 459-463. Chen, L., Ge, X., Dou, Y., Wang, X., Patel, J. R., Xu, P. Identification of hydrogen peroxide productionrelated genes in Streptococcus sanguinis and their functional relationship with pyruvate oxidase. Microbiology. 2010; 157: 13-20. Degerliyurt, K., Gunsolley, J. C., Laskin, D. M. Informed consent: what do patients really want to know? Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. 2010; 68: 1849-1852. Fritz, G. W., Gunsolley, J. C., Abubaker, A. O., Laskin, D. M. Efficacy of pre- and postirradiation hyperbaric oxygen therapy in the prevention of postextraction osteoradionecrosis: a systematic review. Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. 2010; 68: 2653-2660. Ge, X., Kitten, T., Munro, C. L., Conrad, D. H., Xu, P. Pooled protein immunization for identification of cell surface antigens in Streptococcus sanguinis. PLoS One. 2010; 5: e11666. Giglio, J. A., Lanni, S. M., Laskin, D. M., Giglio, N. W. Oral health care for the pregnant patient. Texas Dental Journal. 2010; 127: 1061-1070. Giglio, J. A., Laskin, D. M. 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SPRING 2011 23 School of Dentistry News School of Dentistry STARS Shine Brightly The VCU School of Dentistry is committed to the values of Service, Teamwork, Attitude, Respect and Stewardship (STARS). Faculty, staff and students are recognized for demonstrating STARS qualities above and beyond normal expectations. Dr. Charissa Chin Assistant Professor, Department of General Practice Dr. Susie Goolsby (D.D.S. ’93) Assistant Professor, Department of General Practice Dr. Charissa Chin and Dr. Susie Goolsby provided assistance to a fellow faculty member in a meaningful way. When a faculty member in the Private Practice Clinic was unable to be at the school, they pitched in so that students would not miss a class. Their efforts towards teamwork were much appreciated. Kimberly Stotesberry Insurance Coordinator, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Kimberly Stotesberry stepped in and assisted a patient in need. She came across a patient who was handicapped and could not make it to a dental appointment when the elevators were not functioning in one of the dental buildings. Kimberly found a facilities representative and stayed with the patient until the elevator was running properly. With her help, the patient was able to keep the appointment. Keisha Tyler Insurance Coordinator, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Keisha Tyler took it upon herself to assist the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery front desk when the department was understaffed. She pitched in without expecting anything in return and went above and beyond her current position. Her supervisor and co-workers were very thankful for her teamwork. 24 VCU School of Dentistry MCV Alumni Association As President of the Medical College of Virginia Alumni Association, it’s my pleasure to introduce a new “alumni page” to our School of Dentistry magazine. It will be written by Dr. Ellen Byrne, the current Vice President, Dental Division of the MCVAA, and will contain news and information about how dental alumni can get involved with their alma mater. Many of you know Ellen as our Senior Associate Dean as well as a national lecturer in the area of pharmacology, and I know you will enjoy her commentary and observations. As I conclude my two-year term as Alumni Association President, I think about the exciting changes that are happening on the medical campus. Within the last few years, we have seen the construction of a School of Nursing, a Critical Care Hospital, a Molecular Research Building and a new and greatly improved Larrick Student Center. A new School of Medicine facility currently is under construction. A most important addition to our School of Dentistry was the construction of a third dental building, the W. Baxter Perkinson, Jr. Building, which gave us additional clinical facilities, seminar and lecture halls, as well as additional space for critical oral cancer research. I cannot close without making a comment about our basketball team, the Rams. What an exciting and spectacular journey through “March Madness,” culminating in the NCAA Final Four games in Houston. As perennial season ticket holders, my wife Pat and I went to our first ever Final Four in Houston and experienced the excitement, energy and support the fans had for our team and the university. Go, Rams! In all of my years on campus, one thing has not changed – our students. They are brighter than ever, work very hard, have great dreams and amass a substantial debt to achieve their degrees. They need and deserve our continued support. They ARE the future of our profession and the MCV Alumni Association. Thank you for your support over the years. With great appreciation, Jim Revere (D.D.S. ’65) As a faculty member, a long time member of the MCV Alumni Association and the Vice President of the MCV Alumni Association Dental Division, I am pleased to have the opportunity to share with you some exciting happenings at the School of Dentistry. VCU is known nationally for the toprated schools on our medical campus, and now we’re known for our basketball team – the Rams! Rams fever has swept the nation, and there’s no better time than now to join your fellow classmates in the MCV Alumni Association. The benefits to members are numerous, including a subscription to our magazine Scarab and invitations to alumni events to name a few. We recently had our annual Reunion Weekend – and what a weekend it was! This year’s events included a military salute to the Class of 1951, an antique car show, student-guided tours of the three dental school buildings and a painting demonstration by Dr. W. Baxter Perksinon, Jr. (D.D.S. ’70), among other activities. Every year, our school grows and improves, so we hope that you will come for a visit during Reunion Weekend – or any time – to see some of the changes. In addition to planning exciting events for our alumni, the Dental Division has the distinct honor of bestowing awards to two dental alumni each year. The Dr. Harry Lyons Outstanding Dental Alumnus Award recognizes outstanding loyalty and dedicated service to the school, its alumni and students and to the dental profession. The Dr. James H. Revere, Jr. Outstanding Service Award recognizes outstanding leadership, loyalty and service to the community, the school, the university or to professional or community organizations. The 2011 recipients of these prestigious awards are Dr. Rodney Klima (D.D.S. ’74) and Dr. Claire Kaugars (D.D.S. ’81), respectively. Congratulations to these impressive alumni! Perhaps the biggest benefit to participating in the MCV Alumni Association is maintaining ties to your school, your fellow alumni and our current students. I encourage you to visit www.vcu-mcvalumni.org to learn more, and I hope to see you on your next visit to the School of Dentistry. – Dr. Ellen Byrne (D.D.S. ’83) If you are interested in becoming a Trustee-At-Large, please contact Dr. Ellen Byrne at (804) 828-3784 or [email protected]. Meetings are held three times each year. MCVAA Dental Division Board Dr. B. Ellen Byrne (D.D.S. ’83) Dr. Renita Randolph (D.D.S. ’91) Dr. Kit Tucker-Sullivan (D.D.S. ’83) Ms. Tammy Swecker (B.S. ’93) Dr. Neil Turnage (D.D.S. ’77) SPRING 2011 25 VCU Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry 520 North 12th Street P.O. 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