COMING UP
Indiana University School of Dentistry
Calendar of Events
April 2003
Recognition Month for IUSD's
Secretaries
1 (Tues)
National DENTAL HYGIENE BOARD examination and final day of the national
DENTAL BOARD exam
RESEARCH DAY ORGANIZING COMMITTEE, noon in DS B31
2 (Wed)
Annual banquet saluting new alumni members of SIGMA PHI ALPHA and OMICRON
KAPPA UPSILON, honor societies for dental hygiene and dentistry, respectively;
held in the evening at University Place Hotel. By invitation.
Congratulations to the following 2nd year dental
hygiene students, who are being inducted into Theta Chapter of Sigma Phi Alpha:
Audrey Judd, Abigail Ladd, Sara MacKinnon, Catherine Steinacker, and
Havilah Stoller.
Congratulations also to the 4th year dental students
being inducted into Theta Theta Chapter of OKU: Matthew Bojrab, Reve Chaston,
Emily Eberhardt, Michael French, Alan Gibb, Elizabeth Hagerty, Stephen Kohler,
Andrew Mullendore, Casey Noble, Lindsay Resmer, and Eric Smith.
The program's featured speaker is Indiana Dental Association President
John Schymik (DDS'65) of Evansville.
OKU also annually recognizes an outstanding 3rd year
dental student with the William S. Kramer Award, which is being bestowed on
Svetlana Berman this year.
IUSD faculty being inducted into OKU include Dr. Vanchit John,
(elected 2002), assistant professor of periodontics; and Drs. Lisa Alexander,
David Bailey, Matthew Moeller and Neil Pinney, all clinical assistant
professors of operative dentistry.
Individuals attaining life membership in OKU are alumni Michael Badell
(DDS'73), James Dirlam (DDS'50), James Fleck (DDS'66), Jerry
Hickman (DDS'65), David Jarrell (DDS'66), Thomas Lapp
(DDS'68), Charles Moll (DDS'67), Charles Pritchett (DDS'67),
Charles Smith (DDS'61), and Charles Tomich (MSD'68).
New life members of Sigma Phi Alpha are dental hygienists Nancy Blackburn
(ASDH'59), Belva Burch (ASDH'57), Carol Fitch (ASDH'58), Anne
Glass, Audrey Gotsch (ASDH'62), Connie Hamilton (ASDH'63), Judith
Hodge (ASDH'56), Elizabeth Keck (ASDH'53), Judith Kight
(ASDH'62), Marilyn Smith (ASDH'57), and Mary Zerkle (ASDH'55).
OKU's Outstanding Student Award will be announced at the banquet.
3 (Thurs)
The Indiana Section of the American Association for Dental Research invites
you to hear research presentations by 3 participants from the predoctoral dental
program, noon-1 p.m. in DS S117:
Jeremy Sorhus, 3rd year: Degradation of hydrogen peroxide and carbamide
peroxide bleaching agents in vitro (begins at noon)
Michael French, 4th year: Comparison of the Dean's
versus Thylstrup and Fejerskov indices in mice with experimental induced
fluorosis (12:20 p.m.)
Kyle Amspaugh, 4th year: Composite finishing systems:
assessment of surface characteristics following prophylactic polishing of
composite materials exposed to ethanol and brushing (12:40 p.m.)
IUPUI FACULTY COUNCIL, 3:30-5:30 p.m. in IH 100
4 (Fri)
LAST DAY FOR FACULTY TO ORDER A CAP AND GOWN for Commencement. Go to
www.alumni.iupui.edu/commencement for
more information.
Computer training class BEGINNING MS FRONTPAGE (Microsoft's Web page editing
application), by Amer Hussein, technology specialist; 9 a.m.-noon in the
Library Computer Lab. For faculty and staff, and pre-registration is required.
Contact John Gosney by e-mail.
Indiana Dental Association's COUNCIL ON DENTAL EDUCATION AND PRACTICE, 2 p.m.
in DS S421
7 (Mon)
Dental Illustrations' DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING MATERIALS for posters and
clinics to be presented at the school's upcoming Research Day. Today's deadline
must be observed. Service will NOT be provided on posters and clinics submitted
after today (no exceptions). For more information about Dental Illustrations'
services, contact Mark Dirlam, division supervisor, by e-mail.
INDIANAPOLIS DENTAL ASSISTANT SOCIETY, 7 p.m. in DS114. The featured
presentation, titled "Digital Radiography," will be given by Gail Williamson,
professor of dental diagnostic sciences.
7, 8 (Mon, Tues)
BOOK SALE in celebration of NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK sponsored by the Indiana
University Librarians Association, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. in the University Library lst
level lobby. Proceeds from the sale help provide scholarships in the field of
library and information science as well as grants for research and professional
development.
9 (Wed)
Lunch Box Discussion PROVIDING EFFECTIVE WRITTEN FEEDBACK, by Melinda
Meadows, clinical lecturer in dental hygiene; noon-1 p.m. in DS S421. All
faculty, staff, and students are welcome. No registration is required.
10 (Thurs)
Computer training class BEGINNING MS EXCEL (Microsoft's spreadsheet
application), by Amer Hussein; 9 a.m.-noon in the Library Computer Lab.
For faculty and staff, and pre-registration is required. Contact John Gosney.
11 (Fri)
PROPOSAL SUBMISSION DEADLINE for Student Research Subcommittee's April 25th
meeting
RESEARCH COMMITTEE, 8 a.m. in DS B31
CE course SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS, TROUBLES AND TREATMENTS: HOW TO ANSWER YOUR
PATIENT'S QUESTIONS, Dental Hygiene Series Part III by Dr. Carl Newton,
clinical professor of endodontics; prosthodontist Dr. Steve Lehman,
Carmel; and orthodontist Dr. Jay Hughes, Indianapolis. Course is 8:30
a.m.-2:30 p.m. at Omni North, 8181 N. Shadeland Ave. Call 615-0002.
11 and 14 (Fri and Mon)
WESTERN REGIONAL BOARDS. The following are closed in the afternoon on Friday
and in the morning on Monday to accommodate the boards: all Comprehensive Care,
Screening, in-house Oral Surgery (IUSD), Graduate Prosthodontic, and
Undergraduate Endodontic clinics.
12 (Sat)
Karla Newman, assistant to the chair, Department of Oral Facial
Development, is once again serving as a co-captain for Team IUSD's participation
in the annual KOMEN INDIANAPOLIS RACE FOR THE CURE, sponsored by the Susan G.
Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc. and held in Indianapolis today. Sharing the
captain's role with Karla this year is Beth Wyeth, a dental hygienist at
Cottage Corner. Registration was due in March. For more information, contact
Karla or Beth.
CE course ESSENTIAL SPANISH FOR THE DENTAL OFFICE, by the Indiana Hispanic
Dental Association's Dr. Ana Gossweiler, clinical assistant professor of
periodontics; and Dr. Angeles Martinez-Mier, assistant professor of
preventive and community dentistry. Course is 9 a.m.-noon at Walker Plaza. Call
615-0002.
13 (Sun)
PALM SUNDAY
17, 18 (Thurs, Fri)
PASSOVER
18 (Fri)
GOOD FRIDAY (classes and clinics as usual)
Computer training class BEGINNING MS POWERPOINT (Microsoft's presentation
application), by Amer Hussein; 9 a.m.-noon in the Library Computer Lab.
For faculty and staff, and pre-registration is required. Contact John Gosney.
20 (Sun)
EASTER
21 (Mon)
STAFF COUNCIL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, 12:30-1:30 p.m. in DS245
22 (Tues)
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, 9 a.m. in DS S421
22, 23 (Tues, Wed)
The Research Day Organizing Committee welcomes you to the 11
th
annual RESEARCH DAY, sponsored by IUSD and the Indiana Section of the AADR and
held for the first time at the School of Dentistry. Posters and table clinics
will be judged for the various awards competitions on Tuesday beginning at 5
p.m. A reception follows at 6 p.m. for the poster and clinic award competitors,
the judges, community dentists, and Research Day's special guest, keynote
speaker Dr. Kenneth Anusavice of the University of Florida. Research Day
for all other faculty, staff, and students begins with registration at noon on
Wednesday. Dr. Anusavice, associate dean for research and chair of dental
biomaterials at the University of Florida College of Dentistry, recently assumed
the presidency of the American Association for Dental Research. His address,
titled "Caries Risk Assessment for Optimal Treatment," begins at 1:15 p.m. In
addition to Dr. Anusavice's talk, 65 posters and table clinics will be presented
by faculty, staff, and students, and the winners of the awards competitions will
be announced along with recipients of several other honors. Ample time will also
be provided for participants to visit a wide variety of exhibitors' stations.
Wednesday afternoon classes, clinics, and special clinic assignments have been
cancelled so that everyone can participate in Research Day.
24 (Thurs)
IUPUI SPIRIT OF PHILANTHROPY luncheon, 11:30 a.m. in the ballroom of the
Indianapolis Marriott Downtown. By invitation. The awards program annually
recognizes a select group of individuals, companies, and organizations that have
made substantial contributions to IUPUI through gifts and voluntary service. The
School of Dentistry's honored guest this year is Dr. Henry Swenson,
professor emeritus of periodontics and a member of the school's part-time
faculty since 1943. A longtime supporter of IUSD, Dr. Swenson
has served the dental school in recent years as a leader on the Comprehensive
Campaign Committee. In 1977, he established a scholarship to assist
periodontic graduate students. Last month, graduate students
Dr. Ryan Jackson, 3rd
year, and Dr. Gary Yip, 2nd
year, became the latest recipients in a long list of students who have
benefited from a Henry M. Swenson Periodontic Scholarship over the past 26
years. Drs. Ryan and Jackson received their scholarships during ceremonies held
in Chicago. Dr. Swenson will be joined at the IUPUI luncheon by his wife of 61
years, Theresa Swenson.
The Indiana Section of the AADR invites you to hear research presentations by
4 participants from the predoctoral dental program, noon-1 p.m. in DS S117:
Andrew Mullendore, 4th year: Dry socket incidence in irrigated vs.
non-irrigated third molar extraction sockets (begins at noon)
Terence Ziehmer, 4th year: The effect of premolar
extraction vs. non-extraction on facial esthetics (12:15 p.m.)
Elizabeth Miller, 4th year: Assessment of the nature
of respiratory burst suppressing factors of selected Actinobacillus
actinomycetemcomitans (12:30 p.m.)
Erin Cox, 4th year: Analysis of root canal geometry using high-resolution
computed tomography (12:45 p.m.)
25 (Fri)
LAST DAY OF SPRING SEMESTER CLASSES for dental assisting, dental hygiene, 4th
year dental, and graduate students
STUDENT RESEARCH SUBCOMMITTEE, 8 a.m. in DS S421
IUSD CLASSES OF 2003 AWARDS BANQUET, noon-2 p.m. in the University Place
Ballroom. By invitation.
25, 26 (Fri, Sat)
CE course DENTAL IMPLANT LABORATORY WORKSHOP, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at Walker
Plaza. Call 615-0002.
26 (Sat)
CE course ESSENTIAL SPANISH FOR THE DENTAL OFFICE, by Drs. Ana Gossweiler
and Angeles Martinez-Mier; 9 a.m.-noon at Walker Plaza. Call 615-0002.
IUSD ALUMNI ASSOCIATION board of directors, 10:30 a.m. in DS S250
27 (Sun)
ORTHODOX EASTER
27-May 3 (Sun-Sat)
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF ORAL MEDICINE annual meeting, Tucson, Ariz.
28 (Mon)
DENTAL FACULTY PRIVATE PRACTICE board meeting, 8 a.m. in the Dean's Office
28-May 2 (Mon-Fri)
ASSESSMENT WEEK for 4th year dental students. FINALS
WEEK for dental assisting, dental hygiene, and graduate students. Grades are due
in the Student Office 48 hours after scheduled examination times.
30 (Wed)
IU's Human Resource Services presents BUILDING BRIDGES, the fourth and final
session of a training course for IUSD's faculty and staff; 1:30-4:30 p.m. at
Walker Plaza.
30-May 3 (Wed-Sat)
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ENDODONTISTS annual session, Tampa, Fla.
People, Places, and Things
SIGMA PHI ALPHA SCHOLARSHIPS. Congratulations to the following dental hygiene
students, who have recently received scholarships from Theta Chapter of Sigma
Phi Alpha honor dental hygiene society: Abby Selby, Sarah Metzger, and
Angela Weiskittel. All are finishing their second year in the dental hygiene
program.
ADEA RECOGNITION. Professor Gail Williamson and Dr. Edwin Parks,
associate professor of dental diagnostic sciences, were both elected to
positions within the American Dental Education Association during the
association's annual session in San Antonio, Texas, last month. Prof. Williamson
was elected member-at-large of the Council of Sections Administrative Board, and
Dr. Parks was elected councilor of the Section on Oral and Maxillofacial
Radiology. The Section on Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology was one of two ADEA
sections (out of 47 sections and groups) that received an award for "outstanding
section performance," and Prof. Williamson accepted the award on behalf of the
group.
NEW GRANT RECIPIENT. Congratulations to Dr. Eric Everett, assistant
professor of oral facial genetics and dermatology, who recently learned that one
of his research studies will be funded by an R21 grant from the National
Institutes of Health/National Institute for Dental and Craniofacial Research.
The project, titled "Non-Syndromic Cleft Palate in Mice," has been awarded
funding in the amount of $376,250 for a two-year period beginning this month.
The project will use an animal model to focus on identifying genetic
determinants that directly and/or indirectly contribute to the failure of
secondary palate formation in mammals, says Dr. Everett. (The secondary palate
is the part that forms during embryonic development after the first portion --
the primordial palate -- develops.) "Our goal is to better understand the role
that these genes play at the molecular level during normal secondary palate
formation," says Dr. Everett. The project was advanced by notable efforts from
Dr. Wei Li, a recent participant in the IUSD Postdoctoral Research
Program; and research technician Deidra Faust. Dr. Li and Ms. Faust will
continue their investigation of the molecular genetics of cleft palate in Dr.
Everett's lab.
STUDY PARTICIPANTS NEEDED. Researchers at the Oral Health Research Institute
are looking for adults, ages 18 to 25, to participate in a new dental study that
will help train dentists to perform a dental erosion examination. Dental erosion
is the wearing away of the surfaces of the teeth that occurs through tooth
brushing or diet. The exam is much like those that check for cavities.
The OHRI is seeking adults who can attend two study appointments in which
several dentists, using a mirror and dental light, will look for dental erosion.
The two appointments will be at least one day apart from each other. Qualified
participants will receive $20 for completing each appointment for a total of $40
for completing the study. The risks of the study will be explained before
participation begins. If you want to learn more about the study, please call
274-8822 and ask to speak with a representative of the erosion study.
AMALGAM FILLING + TIN FOIL + SALIVA = OUCH!!! "Science Update," the series of
nationally syndicated radio "shorts" produced by the American Association for
the Advancement of Science (AAAS), turned to Dr. B. Keith Moore when a
listener called in during the "Why Is It?" segment of the program to ask: Why is
it that when you bite into tin foil or metal, an amazingly painful shock goes
through your whole system?
"The explanation for this phenomenon is something the dentist refers to as
galvanism," Dr. Moore, professor of dental materials, said in a radio spot
airing in February. "It occurs because the metal placed into the mouth actually
generates a miniature battery."
The battery, said Dr. Moore, is simply two different metal objects immersed
in a liquid called an electrolyte that conducts electricity. Saliva acts as an
electrolyte in this case, so if you have a metal filling in your mouth, biting
down on a piece of foil completes the circuit.
"Once the two come into contact, of course, you have a path for the current
to flow correctly from one to the other, so you have created in the mouth
everything you need to allow current to flow from that battery through the
tissues of the mouth," said Dr. Moore. Anyone who's been on the receiving end of
this dreadfully unpleasant sensation learns quickly -- one "lesson" is quite
enough -- to scrutinize tin-foil wrapped foods before biting into them to be
sure they are free of stray bits of foil.
The AAAS produces Science magazine as well as "Science Update." Dr.
Moore's interview is available in RealAudio at
www.scienceupdate.com.
Choose the Feb. 25 2003 entry ("Chomping Metal") in the archives.
YOU CAN HELP BUILD THE DENTAL CURRICULUM IN HAITI. During IUSD's annual
Service Learning program, held once again in Haiti and Mexico last month, Dr.
Timothy Carlson, professor of operative dentistry and one of the faculty
mentors participating in the outreach efforts in Haiti, presented continuing
education courses at the School of Dentistry in Port-au-Prince and also learned
how other IU dental school faculty can help Haiti further develop its dental
curriculum.
The school asked Dr. Carlson to cover such topics as pin retention, adhesive
systems, and conservative posterior composite restorations in his lectures,
which he presented to faculty and 3
rd,
4th, and 5th year
dental students and then repeated for members of the Haiti Dental Association (HDA).
Hands-on laboratory exercises with extracted teeth and dental materials donated
by Ultradent followed the lectures. This is the second year Dr. Carlson has
presented a CE course while in Haiti with IUSD's students, and the Haitian
participants have already chosen Dr. Carlson's topics for next spring. This
educational program is organized through Health Volunteers Overseas, (www.hvousa.org),
a non-profit organization sponsored by the American Dental Association and other
major health organizations. It provides continuing medical and dental education
to professionals in underserved overseas countries.
In addition, Dr. Carlson learned that the president of the HDA is looking for
ways to improve the dental curriculum in Haiti -- and here's where you can help.
Donations are needed of good quality, current lecture materials
(predominately slides) for use by Haiti's new faculty, who often are lacking
the expertise to generate up-to-date presentations and who may not have access
to proper equipment. If you have an educational slide presentation that you
would be willing to donate -- or to have copied and donated -- please see Dr.
Carlson. Slides can be made from your PowerPoint presentations as well, says Dr.
Carlson.
End April 2003 Calendar
Send items for May calendar by April 25: Indiana University School of
Dentistry, Room DS B32, 1121 West Michigan Street, Indianapolis IN 46202-5186.
Fax: (317) 274-7188. E-mail: smcrum@iupui.edu
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