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or this issue of Global Health, discuss the “new battle- lege’s Strategic Plan, as well as innova- Health Nexus, we asked a ground” being fought over by those tive new programs — a collaborative group of scientific and pub- who see e-cigarette use as a threat program with the NYU Stern School lic health experts for their to tobacco cessation efforts and of Business to offer a new DDS/MBA views on an issue of rapidly those who see it as a harm reduction degree option, and an additional growing national concern; namely, opportunity. partnership with the NYU College of Fthe e-cigarette phenomenon. Moving on from the complex issue Global Public Health to offer a DDS/ We lead off with a commentary by of e-cigarette use, we look at a new Online Certificate in Public Health. Jeff Seyler, president and CEO of the approach to epidemiology, known as Both of these programs are examples American Lung Association of the “consequential” epidemiology, that is of recent steps that the College has Northeast, who offers his thoughts on guiding the work of our Department taken to be at the forefront of trans- the evolution of America’s tobacco ad- of Epidemiology & Health Promotion forming dental education in order diction and how it relates to e-cigarette as it seeks to deliver on the promise to best meet the needs of tomorrow’s use among youth and young adults. of science to sustainably improve oral dentists, dental hygienists, and oral Terry Gordon, professor of en- health equity locally and globally. health research scientists. vironmental medicine at the NYU We round out this thematic focus As always, we also bring you news School of Medicine, looks at e-cig- on public health with the stories of of the generous philanthropy that is arettes and toxic effects and sees a two remarkable alumni who graduated making this such an exciting chapter potential new global tobacco threat. decades apart but share an unswerv- in our history, and of the professional Deepak Saxena and Xin Li, both ing commitment to improved public achievements of our faculty, students, associate professors of basic science health and well-being, Hanmin Liu, staff, and alumni. and craniofacial biology at NYU ’70, and Steven Lin, ’16. As you read this issue, I hope you Dentistry, discuss their research on Other stories highlight discover- will see a theme emerging; specifical- the biological and physiological ef- ies from our laboratories that have ly, that NYU Dentistry continues to fects of e-cigarettes’ electronic aerosol the potential to reduce craniofacial push boundaries in dental education mixtures and hypothesize a risk for malformations, further osteoporosis and research, continually innovat- oral health. drug development, effectively treat ing better ways to train dentists and Finally, Cheryl Healton, dean of oral cancer pain, and identify new better serve our large and culturally the NYU College of Global Public therapy targets for severe anemia, to diverse patient population. Health, and David Abrams, professor name just a few. Enjoy the issue. of social and behavioral sciences at This issue of Global Health Nexus the NYU College of Global Public also features an update on the Col-

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Megan Winnicker Assistant Managing Editor Assistant Director of Communications and Public Affairs 14 28 Charles N. Bertolami Herman Robert Fox Dean 1 Message from the Herman Robert Fox Dean Charles N. Bertolami, DDS, DMedSc Rachel Harrison Feature: Focus on Public Health Laura Newman 4 VIPs ON VAPES Stephanie Susnjara The Evolution of America’s Tobacco Addiction • 6 Contributing Writers Jeff Seyler

Leo Sorel E-cigarettes and Toxic Effects: A Potential New Global Tobacco Threat • 8 Principal Photography Terry Gordon, PhD

Phil Gallo E-cigarette Use: A Risk for Oral Health? • 11 Island Photography Deepak Saxena, PhD, and Xin Li, PhD Saskia Kahn Jon Roemer Smoking Cessation Experts Discuss the Potential Risks and Benefits of E-cigarettes • 14 Additional Photography A Conversation with Cheryl Healton, PhD, and David B. Abrams, PhD

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There is a major discussion occurring at the national level about e-cigarette use in the US as a means of helping people to quit smoking. Supporters say e-cigarettes appear to be effective. Critics say there are better and safer ways to quit smoking, and that e-cigarette use is a gateway into tobacco smoking among teens.

A lack of definitive evidence about either their efficacy or their long-term health effects has spurred a series of claims and counter claims that can be extremely confusing.

In the following series of articles, we provide the views of the leader of a major advocacy organization working to eliminate tobacco use and tobacco-related disease, scientists who look at e-cigarette use from both an oral health and a systemic health perspective, and two leading public health professionals who specialize in smoking cessation.

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the evolution of America’s Tobacco Addiction

For decades, advocates, health professionals and forward-thinking elected leaders have been fighting the tobacco industry’s assault on public health. Those efforts, largely made up of policy interventions, have had two main objectives: to help current smokers quit their deadly addiction and to prevent another generation from falling victim to a lifetime of disease and eventual death from these products. To that end, we’ve designed and deployed a range of different tools from taxes on cigarettes, smoke-free public spaces, well-funded state and federal tobacco control programs, and age restrictions at the point of sale, to vast education efforts in communities and schools to help combat the health issues caused by tobacco addiction and addiction itself. The success of those initiatives can be measured by consistently decreasing smoking rates, which in many places are at their lowest levels since smoking became an epidemic in our country. However, despite the wide success of these programs, and historically low smoking rates across the nation, our job is nowhere near finished. As technology, media and industry continue to evolve, so too does Big Tobac- co — and so must our tactics to keep Americans healthy. by The 2017 American Lung Association’s Annual State of Tobacco Con- trol report revealed some unsettling facts. Use of tobacco products among Jeff Seyler high school students has increased, and the national average suggests that one in four high schoolers use some form of tobacco. While less people are President and CEO smoking traditional cigarettes, more people are taking up other tobacco products. That includes some more dated choices like cigars or spit tobacco, American Lung Association of which increase your risk for oral cancer, but it also points to the transition of the Northeast e-cigarettes from fringe product to mainstream. These new varied flavored, electronic nicotine delivery tools have proven to be a popular choice, especially within this young and often vulnerable demographic. Researchers at USC confirmed this trend last year through a study that reported that the number of high school seniors using nicotine — either through cigarettes, cigars or e-cigarettes — is on the rise for the first time in a decade. Unfortunately, studies also show that youth e-cigarette users are more likely to advance to become traditional tobacco users. As the number of young people addicted to tobacco rises, the American Lung Association along with advocates and health professionals are once again battling against the tobacco industry’s marketing machine which claims e-cigarettes are “less bad” than traditional cigarettes because they contain less nicotine. They even advertise e-cigarettes as a tool to help those addicted to smoking quit. There is, of course, evidence to the con- trary here as well: Studies show that many people who try e-cigarettes as a tool to quit end up increasing their nicotine intake by using a combination of the two types of traditional and electronic cigarettes. Considering the history of Big Tobacco and their marketing practices, we cannot feign surprise when it comes to their current strategy. It was bad enough when tobacco companies targeted our neighborhoods with colorful ads depicting cigarettes as trendy and cool. Now, they create ad-

6 GLOBAL HEALTH NEXUS vertisements filled with slogans like recently, e-cigarettes have been largely opportunity to “Take back your freedom,” and “Rise unregulated. Many products on the rein in the mis- from the ashes.” E-cigarette advertis- marketplace claim to be nicotine-free leading health claims, ing targets those who likely wish to or containing very low levels of gain an understanding about what avoid traditional tobacco or wish to nicotine, but a wide breadth of studies these products actually contain, quit, by offering more false promises have shown that these claims are and begin looking at the long-term and unknown risks. Once again the largely false. In fact, most products health effects, some in Washington industry is using cartoon imagery that advertise as nicotine-free do in- want to go back to the Wild West of and they offer e-liquids in flavors like deed contain nicotine in addition to a no regulation. For the sake of public cherry, bubble gum, cotton candy, range of other chemicals not listed in health, the American Lung Associ- and gummi bear. How can they the packaging, such as formaldehyde ation will continue to call upon our possibly deny targeting youth as they and solvents that pose a health risk elected officials to reject any calls continue to develop flavors mimick- when inhaled. Studies also show that to remove FDA’s authority over all ing kids’ snacks? nicotine disrupts neurotransmitter tobacco products. Flavored or not, the dangers activity and is highly addictive to the As we continue to pursue full of e-cigarettes are real. Tobacco developing teen brain – making teen implementation of federal regula- products have been linked to lung, addiction to e-cigarettes especially tions, we are also pushing for change oral and other cancers in countless dangerous if parents are unaware of on the state level. We have started studies over the years. E-cigarettes the facts. Until the public has more a nationwide push for Tobacco21 may have a flashier look or a differ- information on what these prod- legislation which would prohibit the ent taste, but their contents may be ucts contain, how can we accurately sale of tobacco products to anyone as toxic as ever. This was confirmed assess their effect on consumers and under the age of 21. The emergence in late 2016 by a groundbreaking US non-smoking bystanders? of e-cigarettes cemented the need for Surgeon General’s report — the first In addition to evaluating needs these laws to reach beyond cigarettes ever on e-cigarettes — that specifi- from a public health standpoint, in- and include all tobacco products. We cally highlighted the threat they pose dividual consumers will benefit from know that if we can prevent young to the health of our nation’s youth, this oversight as well. Without it, it people from beginning to use tobacco as well as possible health risks due has been impossible for students, par- products before they turn 21 years to the aerosol these products emit. ents, health professionals or current old, the odds are they will never start It declared that e-cigarettes pose e-cigarette users to know how to miti- using these products. In addition, we potential risks to the population as gate the dangers these devices pose to are expanding our efforts to ensure a whole if they increase the number the smokers’ health — as well as the that states include e-cigarettes in of youth and young adults exposed health of those around them through smoke-free air legislation, meaning to nicotine; if they lead non-smok- secondhand inhalation. Transparency that people would be prohibited from ers to start smoking conventional and regulation are important first using e-cigarettes in public spaces cigarettes, cigars or hookah; if they steps in letting people in on the truth where traditional smoking is banned. sustain nicotine addiction for smok- about e-cigarettes and dispelling the We cannot slide back on all of ers who continue using combusted dangerous myths surrounding their the progress we’ve made in the fight tobacco products instead of quitting contents and health effects. Com- against the leading cause of pre- completely; and if they increase the bined with many studies like the one ventable death and disease in this likelihood that former smokers will done at USC, I believe we are seeing a country. Early data are showing us again become addicted to nicotine new narrative emerge, based on data that e-cigarettes are not the healthy and revert to using combusted to- and truth, instead of marketing ploys alternative that some had claimed bacco products again. and wishful thinking. they would be and it is vital that If those are the tell-tale signs that Unfortunately, just as the FDA is we continue to pursue research these products are harmful to the beginning to assert its regulatory and regulation around them, while American public, then at best, the control over electronic cigarettes, strengthening the tools and resourc- dangers of e-cigarettes lie hidden there are some who are looking to es necessary to raise awareness, help beneath a forced hood of ignorance water down or even completely take smokers quit, and help children until the newly passed FDA reg- away the FDA’s ability to regulate avoid tobacco products altogether, in ulations kick into full gear. Until these products. Just as they have the any shape or form. n

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e-cigarettes and toxic effects:

A Potential New Global Tobacco Threat

The number of tobacco products available on the market in the US has rapidly diversified and while for the past 60 years, conventional tobacco cigarette use has declined, the use of new alternative products, such as electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes), has increased at an alarming pace. E-cigarette use among adults has increased fourfold in the last few years, while in adolescents, e-cigarettes have displaced cigarettes as the most widely used nicotine delivery product with a current use rate of 16.0%. These rising trends in e-cigarette use are occurring in a number of countries, demonstrating the emergence of a potential new global tobacco threat. While the use of e-cigarettes has been shown to be moderately successful in smoking cessation studies, the greatest public health controversy, and fear, centers on the potential for adolescent e-cigarette use to lead to nicotine addiction and function as an entry pathway to the use of traditional tobacco cigarettes. The popularity of e-cigarettes has unfortunately outpaced our medical knowledge about by them and assessing the health effects of e-cigarettes requires consideration not only of their intrinsic toxicity, but also their toxicity relative to Terry Gordon, PhD that of the conventional tobacco cigarettes that they are replacing. Although the adverse health effects of e-cigarettes are not well un- Professor, Department of derstood, research to date suggests that e-cigarettes have the potential to Environmental Medicine cause harm although they appear to be less harmful than conventional cigarettes. E-cigarette liquids are comprised of a mixture of vegeta- NYU School of Medicine ble glycerin and propylene glycol which, in the aerosol form, act as a vehicle for delivering nicotine and flavor additives to the respiratory tract. By design, the “vaping” aerosols are generally less than 1 µm in diameter and can reach all parts of the respiratory tract, particularly the alveolar region where nicotine is rapidly absorbed. Acute exposure to e-cigarettes can cause both respiratory and cardiovascular effects, but the contribution of nicotine to these effects, either alone or in combination with an array of flavor additives, is not known. The vast majority of e-cigarette aerosols are comprised of glycerin and propylene glycol, which although generally recognized as inert substances, may contribute to adverse health effects. Glycerin, for example, is commonly used to generate theatrical fogs although respiratory irritation has been reported. Nicotine is the main pharmacologically active chemical in e-cigarette aerosols and known to produce a range of cardiovascular

8 GLOBAL HEALTH NEXUS and CNS (central nervous system) some components are more toxic comprised of propylene glycol and effects, and, therefore, is likely to than others and the use of e-cigarettes glycerin with added nicotine and account for a large fraction of the re- as a cessation device can be made flavors as well as the unintentional ported acute effects of e-cigarette use. safer. Importantly, very little is known generation of chemicals during the In particular, poison centers through- about the chronic health effects of heating process.) out the US have reported emergency e-cigarette use. The technology used in e-ciga- department visits for young children rette vaping is rapidly changing and who consume e-liquids with attrac- STUDYING THE ACUTE EFFECTS modern versions of e-cigarettes have tive fruit-flavored additives; nicotine OF E-CIGARETTE AEROSOLS departed from resembling tradition- is the likely toxin responsible for Although studying the chronic al cigarettes and become compo- accidental e-liquid morbidity and toxicity of e-cigarettes is the future nent-based with controls that allow mortality. There are other additives in research focus of my laboratory, I the user to change puffing parameters e-liquids and the number of flavors have, in collaboration with a num- such as dilution air and the voltage appears to be enormous. One of the ber of researchers at NYU School of and power supplied to the heating more concerning of these flavors is Medicine (NYUSOM), Penn State coil. Our studies have shown that in- cinnamaldehyde, which has been University, and Rutgers, investigated creasing the voltage from 3 volts to 5 measured in over 50% of 39 e-liquids several aspects of the acute effects of volts results in a tremendous increase tested. Studies have shown that it is e-cigarette aerosols. Using an auto- in production of carcinogens, such as both cytotoxic and genotoxic and mated e-cigarette “vaping” machine formaldehyde and acrolein, to levels research suggests that it is likely the developed at NYU as part of a mas- similar to those found in a puff of most toxic of the current e-liquid ter’s thesis, the toxicity of e-cigarette traditional tobacco smoke, thus sug- additives. Reportedly, manufacturers aerosols has been studied in human gesting that lower operating voltages have voluntarily discontinued the use cell lines and in mouse models. One are safer. In parallel studies of e-liq- of cinnamaldehyde. Another signifi- of the most important factors discov- uid composition, Dr. Lung-Chi Chen cant additive, diacetyl, is a butter-like ered in these studies was the change and I examined the adverse effects flavoring which has been identified in airborne particle composition at of nicotine and diacetyl, two of the in 76% of tested e-liquids, despite it's different operating voltages used to most common additives to e-cigarette well known ability to produce “pop- generate e-cigarette aerosols. (Note liquids, in human airway cells. Using corn workers’ lung” when inhaled. that despite the terms “vaping” and NYUSOM’s Genomics Technology Thus, what little is known about the e-cigarette vapors, the output of the Center, RNASeq experiments demon- components of e-liquids suggests that e-cigarette is actually liquid particles strated inflammatory changes in a

Control E-cigarette Aerosol

Figure. Exposure of pregnant mice to e-cigarette aerosols containing no nicotine produced increases in immune microglial cells (red staining) in the hippocampal region of the brain in offspring.

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variety of genes including increases in without nicotine produced increased nary endpoints in our mouse models, inflammatory cytokines and chemo- numbers of immune cells (red stain- and in collaboration with Dr. Michael kines, heat shock proteins, and innate ing microglial cells) in the hippocam- Weitzman in the Department of immune genes in the cells exposed pal region of the brain of offspring. Pediatrics, I have designed studies to e-cigarette aerosols with either Both with and without nicotine, to investigate the cardiovascular and nicotine or diacetyl alone. e-cigarette exposure caused signifi- pulmonary effects in non-smoking cant reductions in mRNA expression members of households where e-ciga- E-CIGARETTE USE IN PREGNANT of key markers of inflammation, rettes are used. WOMEN AS AN ALTERNATIVE including Ngfr, Bdnf, IL-1β, IL-2, NICOTINE DELIVERY DEVICE and IL-6 (Lauterstein, 2016), in the WHERE WE GO FROM HERE In terms of use as a cessation hippocampal region of the brain. Many health advocates favor the device, e-cigarettes are being used Transcriptome alterations in the use of e-cigarettes as a substitute for increasingly by pregnant women as a frontal cortex of the brain were asso- the more hazardous tobacco-based safer alternative to tobacco cigarettes. ciated with specific neurobehavioral cigarette. The FDA has recently begun oversight of e-cigarettes under their authority to regulate tobacco products and therefore strict oversight of “Although the adverse health effects of e-cigarettes are e-cigarette manufacturers, including the production of e-cigarettes and not well understood, research to date suggests that e-cigarettes have e-liquids, has begun. Despite this oversight, e-cigarettes appear to have the potential to cause harm — although they appear to be inherent toxic properties and an increasing number of studies suggest less harmful than conventional cigarettes.” that both the e-liquid components and the puff parameters of the e-cigarette device contribute to its toxicity. We predict that the major targets of future research on e-cigarette toxicity Because of the total lack of health in- pathways in these male and female will improve our understanding of formation regarding potential adverse offspring. Perhaps most alarming the relative toxicity of the compo- effects in this susceptible subpopula- were the observed effects of in utero nents of e-cigarette aerosols, the safest tion, in collaboration with Drs. Judith e-cigarette aerosol exposures on re- operating conditions for “vaping,” and Zelikoff and Jason Blum, also in the productive development. When preg- the susceptibility of sensitive individ- Department of Environmental Med- nant mice were exposed to e-cigarette uals to e-cigarettes. As the completion icine, we have examined the effect aerosols, sperm numbers and motility of these toxicology studies will likely of in utero and early life exposure to were adversely affected in 7-week old (and significantly) lag behind the e-cigarette aerosols in a mouse model. male offspring. Thus, our studies sug- rapid increase in use of e-cigarettes, Changes in neuro-parameters related gest that e-cigarette use in pregnant health professionals should educate to neuroinflammation and neurotro- or lactating women may adversely individuals — particularly adoles- phins were observed in young mice affect infants. Although the lung is a cents and pregnant women, who use that were offspring of female mice logical target of concern for inhaling e-cigarettes as alternative nicotine exposed to e-cigarette aerosols during e-cigarette aerosols, these NYUSOM delivery devices — on their toxicity. n gestation and lactation. As seen in studies have demonstrated adverse the Figure, even e-cigarette aerosols effects on a variety of extra-pulmo-

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e-cigarette use: A Risk for Oral Health?

Electronic cigarettes (“e-cigs”), are battery-operated devices designed to look like regular tobacco cigarettes. Like traditional cigarettes, electronic cigarettes contain nicotine. E-cigs have both their supporters, who believe that the innovation could make conventional cigarettes obsolete, and dissenters, who argue that their increasing popularity heralds a new wave of nicotine dependence among young people. The nicotine density in e-cigs varies from 6–48 mg of nicotine per milliliter of e-liquid.* Regular cigarettes, in contrast, contain approximately 1.2 mg of nicotine in each cigarette, or 24 mg of nicotine per pack (1.2 mg×20 cigarettes). E-cigs contain higher amounts of nicotine because they are not meant to be smoked completely in one sitting. The amount of nicotine absorbed by the body from e-cig smoking depends on many factors, including the amount of nicotine in e-liquid, the e-cig aerosol mass quantity, smoking frequency and timing, and the smoking inhalation volume. Each nicotine cartridge by in an e-cig can provide 200–400 puffs, equivalent to 2–3 packs of cigarettes. Yet manufacturers claim that e-cigs are a safe and Deepak Saxena, PhD healthier alternative to conventional tobacco cigarettes. Al- though e-cigs are more common among conventional cigarette Associate Professor of Basic Science smokers, a recent study of more than 4,000 students from 8 and Craniofacial Biology colleges indicates that 12% of e-cig users had never smoked a conventional cigarette. NYU College of Dentistry Recent reports from the CDC indicate that the percentage of US middle and high school students who use e-cigs more and than doubled from 2011 to 2012. This is not surprising since tobacco companies use flavors in e-cigarettes to make them Xin Li, PhD attractive to children, including bubble gum, cotton candy, and gummi bear. Associate Professor of Basic Science With their increasing popularity, the projected increase and Craniofacial Biology in e-cig use over the next few years is of great concern. The e-liquid used in e-cigs contains three components: variable NYU College of Dentistry amounts of nicotine, flavor concentrate, and diluents. In May 2009, the US FDA Division of Pharmaceutical Analysis found diethylene glycol, a toxic liquid used in explosives and antifreeze, in one of the cartridges they sampled. They also discovered the cancer-causing agents, tobacco-specific nitro- samines, aldehydes, metals, volatile organic compounds, phe- nolic compounds, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, flavors, solvent carriers, tobacco alkaloids, and drugs (amino-tadalafil and rimonabant). *The flavored liquid vaporized by the battery-operated device.

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IMMEDIATE ADVERSE EFFECTS and an in vitro study to determine al cigarette smokers have shown OF E-CIGS the impact of e-cig use on oral health. significantly greater amounts of the Studies have shown that e-cigs The initial host interaction of aerosol periodontal pathogens P. gingivalis, have immediate adverse physiologic mixtures produced by e-cigs occurs A. actinomycetemcomitans, and T. effects similar to tobacco smoking largely in the oral cavity, where forsythia than individuals who have after short-term use. In one example, exposure to aerosolized nicotine and never smoked. Microbial compo- the European Respiratory Society other components is highest. A recent nents, especially lipopolysaccharide reported that e-cig use causes an im- online survey of 543 e-cig users indi- (LPS), can induce inflammation. mediate increase in airway resistance cated that most negative health effects Furthermore, these inflammatory that lasts for 10 minutes and harms were observed in the mouth and mediators promote the degenera- the lungs. This prompted the FDA to throat. Saliva is the first body fluid tion of inflamed periodontal tissues. issue a warning about potential health and oral epithelial cells are the first However, no studies have been done risks associated with e-cig use. It also body cells that interact with inhaled on the effects of e-cig aerosol on the underscores the need for additional aerosol mixtures produced by e-cigs. oral microbiome. The oral microbi- studies to determine the adverse The human oral microbiome plays ome is represented not only by the health consequences of e-cig use, with an essential role in health, but when commensal species of the mouth, but an emphasis on identifying novel bio- disrupted, these same indigenous also by transient species that use the logical and physiological markers that microbes can cause disease. oral cavity as the point of entry to predict their harmful outcomes. The role of oral bacteria in the colonize the respiratory and GI tracts. Although a great deal of literature initiation of periodontitis is well Significantly, the composition of the is available on the development and documented. Studies have shown that oral microbiome indicates disease evaluation of conventional tobac- the oral microbiomes of conventional states not only in the oral cavity but co products, very limited data are cigarette smokers usually have more also in the lung, heart, and liver. For available on e-cigs. To fill that gap, we anaerobes and fewer aerobes than example, most bacteria identified in are working on both a clinical study those of nonsmokers. Convention- the lung are present in the mouth.

ECAG uses a positive pressure system for aerosol generation, which allows the aerosol to be exhausted directly at the mouthpiece, thereby improving the accuracy of aerosols characterization. Furthermore, the positive pressure system allows the use of clean, dry, particle-free air as the carrier gas, reducing the potential for introducing any artifacts that may be present in the ambient room air into the aerosols’ stream.

12 GLOBAL HEALTH NEXUS The changes in the oral microbiome (devices that screw on a battery or that govern each puff profile; e.g., will influence the health of e-cig users power supply to deliver e-liquid in voltage, flow rate, puff volume, and due to nicotine-microbe interactions a vapor form), thereby making it duration, can be adjusted. that could enable other microbes, impossible to study the effects of We will use a 3-D epigingival including pathogens, to proliferate push button, user actuated e-cigs co-infection model that uses peri- and serve as foci for subsequent infec- such as those found on the tank-style odontal pathogens and an ECAG tions. Accordingly, the salivary micro- versions. No TSMs can be used to to elucidate the mechanism(s) by biome is also a potential diagnostic study the effect of voltage variation on which e-cigs affect gingival tissue and indicator of several systemic diseases. aerosol production (one of the most modulate inflammatory mediators. significant determinants of aerosol Our results will provide critical data ANALYTICAL METHODOLOGY toxicant output) or permit the use of on e-cig use to answer six fundamen- Metagenomics analysis will refillable, tank-style nicotine delivery tal questions: 1) How does the profile enable us to characterize the entire microbial community and identify specific genes associated with e-cig “Ours is the first comprehensive study designed specifically toidentify versus tobacco smoking. Our study will provide information on microbial microbiome and periodontal disease biomarkers for measuring and monitoring taxonomy, diversity, and functional microbial genes that are altered by the adverse health effects of e-cig aerosol mixtures and ... the potential e-cigs. Limited data indicate that nicotine and other components risks associated with e-cigs.” in aerosol mixtures also promote periodontal disease by influencing cytokine levels. Recent studies have demonstrated that e-cig aerosol can systems. Using a positive pressure of the oral microbiome in e-cig users produce large amounts of oxidants system for aerosol generation allows change compared with that of tobacco or reactive oxygen species and could the aerosol to be exhausted directly smokers? 2) Does e-cig use alter in- induce oxidative and inflammatory at the mouthpiece, improving the flammatory markers in the oral cavity responses. To investigate how e-cig accuracy of aerosol characterization. and periodontum? 3) How do oral aerosol interacts with oral bacteria Furthermore, the positive pressure bacteria respond to aerosol conden- and gingival tissue, we have devel- system allows the use of clean, dry, sate produced by e-cigs? 4) How do oped a novel approach using an particle-free air as the carrier gas, epigingival cells respond to different ECAG (Electronic Cigarette Aerosol reducing the potential for introducing aerosol exposures? 5) Can we identify Generator), in collaboration with Dr. any artifacts that may be present in oral microbial and inflammatory Terry Gordon at the NYU School the ambient room air into the aerosol markers that can determine e-cig tox- of Medicine and Kevin Corbett, stream. icity? 6) Is e-cigarette use a risk factor research and development manager at The ECAG is able to deliver for periodontal disease? eAerosols. electronically generated aerosols Ours is the first comprehensive Our ECAG has many advan- from almost all available electronic study designed specifically to identify tages over typical tobacco cigarette nicotine delivery systems. Increasing microbiome and periodontal disease smoking machines (TSMs) that use the voltage increases heating and puff biomarkers for measuring and mon- a negative pressure approach. For intensity. We recently determined itoring the adverse health effects of instance, the aerosol generated from that increasing the e-cig voltage also e-cig aerosol mixtures and for filling a TSM would be forced into a series increases the amount of hazardous gaps in our understanding of the of plumbing and tubing before being carbonyls such as acrolein and form- potential risks associated with e-cigs. exhausted, running the risk of intro- aldehyde. Ohmmeters and pressure Significantly, this project will serve ducing many artifacts and altering the gauges built into each channel permit the NIH-NIDCR by providing much aerosol composition. TSMs also do determination of the electrical resis- needed scientific data to determine not accommodate the use of numer- tance and pressure drops associated whether e-cig use negatively affects ous e-cig cartomizers or clearomizers with each cartridge. All parameters human oral health. n

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Q & A

Smoking Cessation Experts Discuss the Potential Risks and Benefits of E-cigarettes A Conversation with Dr. Cheryl Healton and Dr. David B. Abrams

Cheryl Healton, PhD, is Dean of the NYU David B. Abrams, PhD, is professor of College of Global Public Health, director of social and behavioral sciences at the NYU the NYU Global Institute of Public Health, College of Global Public Health. He was and professor of global public health at NYU. previously executive director of the Prior to joining NYU, Dr. Healton was the Schroeder Institute for Tobacco Research first president and chief executive officer of and Policy Studies at the Truth Initiative, Legacy, the foundation created by the Master and professor of health, behavior and Settlement Agreement between 46 states society at the Bloomberg School of Public attorneys general and the tobacco industry. Health, Johns Hopkins University. He is In this role she worked to further the founda- currently working to demonstrate that the tion’s mission: to build a world where young unrealized potential to reduce tobacco use people reject tobacco and anyone can quit. can be addressed through systems inte- Notably, she guided the highly acclaimed, gration of a harm minimization strategy, national youth tobacco prevention count- applying scientific evidence to widespread er-marketing campaign, truth©, which has policy and practice. been credited in part with reducing youth smoking prevalence to near record lows.

14 GLOBAL HEALTH NEXUS Global Health Nexus (GHN): against the large potential benefit of of the contents of e-cigs and the de- Dr. Healton, you’ve written and helping people quit who otherwise vices is crucial to be certain that they spoken extensively about the would not without e-cigs. We sorely are made as safely and consistently e-cigarette debate as the “newest need additional data to quantify the as possible. As Sir Michael Russell in battleground.” Could you please added value e-cigs provide when the UK has pointed out, people do explain what you mean? used for cessation, but accumulating smoke for the satisfaction of the nic- evidence suggests they increase the otine, but they die from the smoked Dr. Healton: The introduction of success of many. tar from combustion. So having an electronic nicotine delivery systems alternative nicotine delivery system has spawned a heated debate among GHN: Dr. Abrams, what are your that is dramatically safer is a valid tobacco control advocates, scientists, thoughts on the nature of this debate? harm reduction strategy. clinicians, and public health leaders around the world. It is a debate that Dr. Abrams: I think that we can GHN: Does that mean that is hampered by a pair of critical frame the debate as essentially be- e-cigarettes are harmless? problems: We have no crystal ball to tween those who see e-cigarettes as predict over time how this new technology will evolve, particularly given the role of the tobacco industry in its growth, and we have few high quali- “Clinicians often view a potential toxin as a threat to their patient’s health ty, large-scale clinical and real world observational trials demonstrating in a ‘first do not harm’ framework, while someone looking at the situation the relative efficacy of these products in helping smokers to quit. The latter from a public health perspective might say, ‘first reduce harm’ and data are sorely needed, and the fact that these trials have not occurred in the US may one day be blamed for compare the use of e-cigarettes to continued use of combustibles.” a considerable loss of life. However, — Dr. Cheryl Healton emerging science is promising as studies begin to show smokers can quit smoking using e-cigarettes.1,2 Another issue is that clinicians often view a potential toxin as a threat to a threat because they are a nicotine Dr. Abrams: No product is harmless their patient’s health in a “first do not product that would undermine and e-cigarettes do deliver nicotine harm” framework, while someone tobacco control policies and those in a heated aerosol mist. A common looking at the situation from a public who see it as a harm reduction op- misperception is that nicotine itself health perspective might say, “first portunity and a means of improving causes cancer even in FDA approved reduce harm” and compare the use traditional tobacco control policies nicotine replacement medicine. But of e-cigarettes to continued use of to save many more lives much more for smokers, nicotine itself is rela- combustibles. quickly.3 tively safer to use even for a lifetime if that is the only way a smoker can Increasingly, however, clinicians Clinicians need to recognize that stop smoking deadly cigarettes. favor offering e-cigs as a cessation nicotine is not the culprit, combus- option, especially for those who tion is, and e-cigs vaping mimics the GHN: What is the evidence to sup- were unsuccessful with conventional chemosensory aspects of smoking port the premise of harm reduction? cessation aids. It is important to bal- while avoiding the deadly tars in the ance the likely minimal risk of e-cigs burning of tobacco. FDA regulation Dr. Healton: Public Health En-

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gland, an executive agency of the support anything that creates e-cig population as a whole far outweigh Department of Health in the UK, use among kids, and we do strongly the small risk, if a risk exists at all.5 has concluded that many UK and support FDA restrictions on sales to Based on this data, e-cigarettes USA smokers have quit and are minors, as well as national and state likely represent a substantial order of quitting with e-cigarettes.1,2 A few policy prohibiting the sale of all nic- risk below that of combustible prod- randomized trials and a number of otine-containing products to anyone ucts; they appeal to many consum- the credible observational trials have under 21. David can speak to the ers; and thus have a high potential to shown e-cigarettes to be as effective flavoring issue in terms of adult use. displace combustible tobacco, partic- as — and more attractive to smok- The important thing is that while ularly if smokers are told: (a) Vaping ers trying to quit — than nicotine e-cigarette use among young people is much lower in harm than smok- replacement therapy. Indeed, in increased between 2011 and 2014, it’s ing; (b) e-cigarettes can help one quit both the UK and USA, e-cigarettes if one persists in finding and using are more popular as a quit aid than a product that is satisfying on daily nicotine replacement therapy.4 basis; (c) and if tobacco control helps with polices like differential taxation Dr. Abrams: There is almost no (much higher for smoked tobacco doubt that vaping is much less than vape) to encourage their use in harmful than deadly smoking. The lieu of combustible products.1,2 critical issue is how much. The UK Royal College of Physicians recently GHN: Dr. Abrams, what do you think concluded that e-cigarettes are likely about the flavoring issue? Are there 95% less harmful than cigarettes. some instances in which flavored Even those who dispute this degree e-cigs can help smokers to quit smok- of risk reduction still accept that ing cigarettes? risks are substantially reduced and recent studies of the biomarkers of Dr. Abrams: I agree completely that harm (e.g., cancer causing chemi- leveled off and dropped significantly we don’t want to create e-cigarette cals) show that e-cigarettes emit a in 2016 and while we must remain use among kids and that we should small fraction of the toxins found in vigilant, there is no credible evidence restrict sales of e-cigs to anyone cigarette smoke and, for the toxins that e-cigarette use is a gateway to under 21. But we can both protect vapor does include, the emission smoking tobacco cigarettes.5 kids and help smokers switch or levels are much lower, often in trace In fact, cigarette use among quit without banning flavors by amounts, than those in cigarette young people has declined more simply enforcing prevention of sales smoke.1,2 rapidly in recent years, making the and predatory marketing targeted fears unsupported by the data so at anyone under 21. Some flavors GHN: Are either of you concerned far. Most e-cig use by young people for adults can provide a satisfying about the ways in which e-cigarettes is curiosity and experimental and experience and an effective alterna- are being marketed, in terms of does not lead to smoking over and tive to smoking. So I do think we can flavorings such as chocolate, bubble above those who would be smoking support a range of flavored e-cigs for gum, and others, to young people, anyway. It is feasible that e-cigarettes adults, while keeping them out of including children? are in part displacing combustibles reach of kids. among youths who would largely Importantly, there is growing Dr. Healton: Understandably, initia- have tried combustibles in any event. evidence that flavors can help adults tion of e-cigarette use among young Drs. Kozlowski and Warner looked to quit cigarettes and use less or even people — and the marketing strategy at all the evidence to date and came no nicotine in the vape. Typically, in terms of flavorings — is sound- to the conclusion that the impact of adults start using e-cigarettes with ing alarms. Marketing appeals to e-cigarettes on youth is likely exag- tobacco or menthol flavors because youth should be restricted. We don’t gerated and that the benefits to the they are trying to recreate familiar

16 GLOBAL HEALTH NEXUS cigarette tastes. But within a few Dr. Abrams: Dual use is very com- ically at those jurisdictions that weeks they decide to move to anoth- mon and some fear it will under- see e-cigarette use as a threat and er appealing flavor, including fruit mine quitting smoking. There is no those that see it as a harm reduction flavors, because they want to forget credible scientific evidence that it is opportunity. The UK clearly sees it the tobacco taste. Flavors remind undermining cessation.1,2 In fact, as as an opportunity; New Zealand has them less and less of the taste of for youths, adult smoking prevalence recently legalized e-cigarette use; tobacco or menthol, which ultimate- has dropped more rapidly to record and Canada is moving ever closer to ly leads to smoking cessation and use lows at the same time that e-cigarette the UK and New Zealand positions. of less nicotine to feel satisfied. use has increased and more smokers It’s encouraging that these countries From a behavioral perspective are using e-cigarettes to quit than are rethinking their bans or heavy that make sense. If one uses a good NRT. 4 Dual use for a short period restrictions on e-cigarettes. Equally quality e-cigarette that is satisfying or even for a longer period should encouraging is the fact that, thanks to the user, then a daily user (who be encouraged not discouraged as to the passage of the World Health persists for a month or more) is 4–6 long as it’s on the way to quitting Organization’s Framework Con- times as likely to quit smoking and smoking completely. Dual use is also vention on Tobacco Control, now stay quit. Also the newer products acceptable with FDA-approved nic- ratified by 180 nations — although like pod-mods and tank systems otine replacement therapy because sadly not the United States — pro- deliver nicotine in a more satisfying quitting smoking is very hard and gressive work worldwide is changing way than older e-cigarettes. Flavored nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) is endorsed by the FDA. Ironically, flavoring is allowed in “E-cigarettes represent a disruptive technology that for the first time in the most lethal combusted products (menthol and other flavors in 100 years could displace cigarettes as a public health threat. little cigars and cigarillos) despite scientific evidence that about 50% of This is the only path that can avert the loss of a billion lives worldwide and youth start with menthol. Menthol in cigarettes and all flavors in cigars over 500,000 premature American deaths every year in this century.” should be banned immediately, if one is concerned about flavors and — Dr. David B. Abrams youth uptake. More studies are needed about how to improve e-cigarette efficacy for smoking cessation. But we are not yet allowed by the FDA to use e-cigarettes in a smoking cessation relapse is very common. Smokers try policies and truncating the growth in clinical trial. This is a Catch 22 in many times before they finally find smoking rates. terms of scientists being able to pro- products and a pattern of use that vide the evidence needed to get FDA can help them succeed. GHN: What kind of effect do you approval of e-cigarettes as a cessation think e-cigarettes could have on public therapy or as a harm reducing alter- GHN: How are other countries re- health in the US, if current trends native to smoking. An accelerated sponding to the e-cigarette issue? continue? FDA process is needed to test and approve less harmful products. Dr. Healton: Recently, a global Dr. Abrams: E-cigarettes represent panel convened by Johns Hopkins a disruptive technology that for the GHN: Do we have data on the num- University and the Robert Wood first time in 100 years could displace ber of people in the US who are dual Johnson Foundation looked at this cigarettes as a public health threat. users? issue across the globe, and specif- This is the only path that can avert

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FACTS & FIGURES the loss of a billion lives worldwide and over 500,000 premature American deaths every year in this century. Short of an end game that makes all forms of nicotine products illegal Unless otherwise indicated, these data are from the American (i.e., nicotine prohibition), the end game Lung Association. should now be to make combusted tobacco products obsolete and permit cleaner and satisfying alternative forms of non-combusted delivery to be used by adults. The public must be given truthful and accurate education on the relative harms of each class of nicotine product compared to combusted tobacco smoke to make fully informed choices. 480,000 Misleading or lying to the public about the Number of deaths each year in the United States exaggerated harms of e-cigarettes is not a from cigarette smoking. good idea, however well meaning. Exagger- ating the harms of e-cigarettes may actually help sustain deadly cigarette use by scaring smokers away from complete switching.3 Heavy taxes and exaggerating harms (rather than differential and much higher taxes on combusted products) are also hurting smaller independent e-cigarette companies and vape shops and preventing them from competing to displace cigarettes. Harm reduction and aligned policy to speed the obsolescence of smoked tobacco can save many more lives much more rapidly than traditional tobacco control has been able to do over the last 50 >25% years. Going forward, we must do more now High school students in the US by enriching traditional tobacco control strat- who use at least one tobacco product, egies with a harm reduction framework. including e-cigarettes, according to the 2015 National Youth Tobacco Survey. Dr. Healton: The existence of a non-combustible, nonmedicinal alternative to combustible cigarettes could well be the game changer that accelerates the demise of deadly combustible cigarettes, especially if nations have the forti- tude to ban combustible tobacco. The battle lines are drawn and what hangs in the balance are tens of millions of lives. n

References 1. Royal College Physicians. Nicotine without smoke: Tobacco harm reduction. RCP London April 2016. 2. Glasser AM, Collins L, Pearson JL, et al. Overview of Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems: A Systematic Review. Am J Prev Med. 2017;52(2):e33-e66. 3. Kozlowski LT, Abrams DB. Obsolete tobacco control themes can be hazardous to public health: the need for updating views on 7.4% absolute product risks and harm reduction. BMC Public Health. Middle school students in the US 2016;16(1):432 4. Caraballo RS, Shafer PR, Patel D, Davis KC, McAfee TA. Quit who use at least one tobacco product, Methods Used by US Adult Cigarette Smokers, 2014-2016. Prev including e-cigarettes, according to the Chronic Dis. 2017;14: E32. 2015 National Youth Tobacco Survey. 5. Kozlowski LT, Warner KE. Adolescents and e-cigarettes: Objects of concern may appear larger than they are. Drug Alcohol Depend. 2017;174:209-214.

18 GLOBAL HEALTH NEXUS IT'S ADDICTIVE!

A rise in the use of electronic cigarettes Nicotine doesn’t cause smoking-related diseases, among American adults has been shown such as cancers and heart disease, to lead to a significant increase in the but it is addictive. numbers of people quitting smoking, according to a study published in the British Medical Journal.

8 MILLION Approximate number of lives that have been saved through tobacco control efforts since 1964, including 800,000 lung cancer deaths prevented between 1975 and 2000. 2016 The year the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a final rule that gives the agency oversight authority over all tobacco products, including cigars, hookah, and e-cigarettes. This allows the FDA to restrict sales of these products to youth, prohibit flavors, and take other actions to protect public health.

Nicotine in e-cigarettes may have several negative health effects, including increased heart rate and blood pressure. THE DISCOURSE CONTINUES However, for people who are currently addicted to cigarettes, e-cigarettes provide a less dangerous nicotine source, without exposure to tar or most 7.28.17 of the poisonous gases in cigarette smoke. New York Times: “F.D.A. Delays Rules That Would Have Limited E-Cigarettes on Market” ! By delaying the vote on rules that would have limited e-cigarettes on market, the FDA has opened the door to endorsing “vaping” as a means to getting tobacco smokers to quit.

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Since joining NYU Dentistry four years ago, Dr. Richard Niederman, professor and chair of the Department of Epidemiology & Health Promotion, has been guided by an approach known as “consequential” epidemiology.

This approach calls for departmental members to engage in solving the biggest oral public health problems by shifting from identifying disease risk factors to improving health and health equity. To put it another way, it emphasizes the consequences of what epidemiologists do.

20 GLOBAL HEALTH NEXUS Practicing Consequential Epidemiology

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dept. of epidemiology & health promotion: Improving Health Globally and Locally

“The department’s vision,” says Dr. Niederman, a periodontist and expert in evidence-based medicine and medical informatics, is to “deliver on the promise of science to sustainably improve oral health equity locally and globally.” Dr. Niederman’s own work provides a good example of consequential epidemiology. Beginning in 2003 he initiated a twice-yearly, evidence-based, comprehensive, school-based, caries prevention program in more than 50 high-need Massachusetts elementary schools. Following almost 5,000 children over five years, the program demonstrated that school-based comprehensive caries prevention can meet health care’s triple aim to: (1) increase access, (2) improve health, and (3) reduce costs of care. The

Richard Niederman, DMD

Professor and Chair, Department of Epidemiology & Health Promotion Dr. Niederman's "CariedAway" program, funded by a five-year, NYU College of Dentistry $6.6M grant from NIH/NIMHD, is a school-based caries "CariedAway NYU" is being piloted prevention program in 100 rural in two public elementary schools in elementary schools in Maine, the Bronx, with help from Drs. Stuart New Hampshire, Kansas, Hirsch, Amr Moursi, Alexis Cohen, and and Colorado. Cheryl Westphal Thiele, and aims to show that the implementation of such a comprehensive program can significantly improve both oral health and academic performance.

WHO Collaborating Center for Quality Improvement, Evidence-based Dentistry (QED)

22 GLOBAL HEALTH NEXUS program, which was designed to designed to show that by implement- In addition, Dr. Ruff and Dr. Mal bring care to kids rather than kids ing school-based, comprehensive, Janal, a senior research scientist in to care, took less than 20 minutes caries prevention, both oral health the Department, are reestablishing per visit; reduced untreated caries and academic performance can be a statistics core to assist faculty in by 50 percent; and cost less than $70 significantly improved. It is a first meeting new NIH guidelines. per visit. In addition, the program step toward developing the infra- The College is also collaborating exceeded Healthy People 2020 goals structure needed to deliver citywide with the Children’s Health Fund, prior to 2010. school-based caries prevention to founded in New York City by singer/ The outcomes of this program led the more than 750,000 underserved songwriter Paul Simon and Dr. to a five-year, $6.6M grant from the school children in New York City. Irwin Redlener, director of the Earth NIH/NIMHD (National Institute on CariedAway is a collaboration Institute and the Program on Child Minority Health and Health Dispar- with a number of other groups. Well-being and Resilience at Colum- ities) that Dr. Niederman brought With a PhD in Statistics and Eval- bia University. At the NYC Depart- with him to the College of Dentistry. uation, an MPhil in Education, an ment of Education and Department “CariedAway,” the name of the pro- MPH in Epidemiology, and experi- of Health and Mental Hygiene, Drs. gram that this grant funds, imple- ence working in NYC’s Departments Roger Platt and Marcelo De Stefano ments evidence-based, comprehen- of Education and of Health and and Ms. Ramneet Kalra are facili- sive, school-based, caries prevention Mental Hygiene, Dr. Ryan R. Ruff tating school access. Henry Schein in 100 rural elementary schools in is leading the analytics team. Dr. Cares and Colgate-Palmolive are Maine, New Hampshire, Kansas, and Ruff, an assistant professor in the providing generous program support. Colorado. The goal, once again, is to Department, initiated an NYC/NYU According to Dr. Niederman: “If achieve health care’s triple aim. Dentistry collaboration to create a we can achieve the success levels Based on the success of CariedAway, registry of NYC schoolchildren. The in New York — the most populous Dr. Niederman, together with NYU registry will longitudinally track city in the US — that we achieved in colleagues Drs. Stuart Hirsch, Amr and analyze school-based health rural New Hampshire and Colorado, Moursi, Alexis Cohen, and Cheryl and educational outcomes. “This this approach to oral health equity Westphal Thiele, created a new pro- unique registry of NYC schoolchil- should be applicable nationwide.” gram, “CariedAway NYU,” which is dren has the potential to become On a related front, Dr. Mary being piloted at two public elementa- the Framingham Study for children’s Northridge, associate professor in ry schools in the Bronx. The pilot is oral health,” says Dr. Niederman. the Department, with the help of a

CONSEQUENTIAL Dr. Habib Benzian is working with EPIDEMIOLOGY the World Health Organization to integrate oral health into the AT WORK IN THE Dr. Mary Northridge, funded by a $6M NIH/ United Nation’s Water Sanitation DEPARTMENT NIDCR grant, is using system science Dr. Ryan Ruff is leading the analytics and Hygiene (WASH) program as modeling methods to improve health equity team for "CariedAway NYU" and has part of its implementation team in of NYC's elderly population — looking at initiated a collaboration between NYC and Philippines, Laos, Cambodia, and factors at the individual, interpersonal, and NYU Dentistry to create a registry of Indonesia, and most recently for community levels that impact health. NYC schoolchildren that will longitudinally war refugees in Jordan. track and analyze school-based health and educational outcomes.

Preparing the next generation: Drs. Analia Veitz-Keenan and Stefanie Russell Dr. Rodrigo Rego is conducting a have taken on curricular redesign to bring "just in periodontal clinical trial in collaboration The Department also collaborates with the Children's Health Fund with Drs. Stefanie Russell, Peter and the NYC Departments of Education and Health and Mental time" evidence-based dentistry training to all four years of the DDS Program. Dr. Ralph Katz Loomer, and Mark Wolff to enable Hygiene. CariedAway NYU receives generous support from simple periodontal assessments by Henry Schein Cares and Colgate-Palmolive. is teaching fall courses at NYU Arts & Science and spring courses at NYU Abu Dhabi. general dentists using self- administered patient surveys.

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$6M grant from the NIH/NIDCR, degree program in clinical research. as associate dean for research and is using system science methods to After 15 years under the leadership program development at CGPH. She address the needs of New York City’s of Dr. Ananda Dasanayake, the two- and her colleagues have developed elderly population. By simultaneous- year program has been revised and innovative UNICEF training for ly looking at factors at the individual, streamlined to become a one-year Ebola and polio control and a sys- interpersonal, and community levels program. Dr. Ruff has succeeded Dr. tems approach to food access. They that impact health, Dr. Northridge is Dasanayake as program director. have also developed an intensive, modeling methods to improve health At the global level, Dr. Habib one-year, cross-continental MPH equity. Benzian, an adjunct professor in program which combines classroom Continuing this forward momen- the Department, is the coeditor learning, collaborative implementa- tum, the Department has recently of the 2015 Oral Health Atlas, The tion research with faculty mentors, been designated a World Health Challenge of Oral Disease: A Call and public health experience on Organization Collaborating Center, for Global Action, published by the three continents. with Dr. Eugenio Beltran, a pediatric FDI. Based in part on this work, Dr. “Going forward,” says Dr. Nied- and public health dentist formerly Benzian is working with the World erman, “I envision an increasingly with the Centers for Disease Control Health Organization to integrate oral diverse departmental faculty and and Prevention, and Dr. Nieder- health into the United Nation’s Water complex array of departmental man leading this effort (see related Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) activities. We will have a wide range story on p. 82). This success adds program. WASH programs provide of expertise and will use the tools of momentum to Dr. Niederman’s goal clean water, latrines, and hand wash- epidemiology, statistics, dissemina- of fully integrating oral health into ing systems in resource poor locales. tion and implementation, econom- global health systems by facilitating “Habib’s pioneering work to include ics, systems improvement, and ethics frontline oral disease surveillance, oral hygiene in WASH is another all focused on improving oral health implementation of preventive step toward the UN’s Sustainable equity. It’s an exciting time to be at interventions, and translation of this Development Goals. Habib is part the College of Dentistry, where a work into public health policy. of the implementation teams in the global vision is part of the Universi- Dr. Analia Veitz-Keenan, the Philippines, Laos, Cambodia, and ty’s and the College’s DNA.” n Department’s director of evi- Indonesia, and most recently for war dence-based dentistry, who holds refugees in Jordan,” says Dr. Nieder- a joint appointment in the Depart- man. Also at the international level, ment of Epidemiology & Health former department chair Dr. Ralph THIS JUST IN Promotion and in the Department Katz is teaching fall courses at NYU’s of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, College of Arts & Science, and spring Radiology and Medicine, and Dr. courses at NYU Abu Dhabi. Sept. 2017: The Department of Epidemiology Stefanie Russell, clinical associate Adjunct instructor Dr. Rodrigo & Health Promotion has been approved for professor of epidemiology and health Rego is conducting a periodontal a $13 Million research funding award by promotion, are in the process of a clinical trial in collaboration with the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research curricular redesign to implement Drs. Stefanie Russell, Peter Loomer, Institute. The study will focus on Bronx “just in time” evidence-based den- and Mark Wolff to enable simple School-based Cavity Prevention Programs tistry training across the four-year periodontal assessments by general (see full story on p. 70). DDS curriculum. This approach pro- dentists using self-administered vides brief educational modules that patient surveys. allow learners to access them when Dr. Bernadette Boden-Albala and where the learner needs them. holds a joint appointment as a pro- Another program that has under- fessor in the Department of Epide- gone a significant redesign is the MS miology & Health Promotion and

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The following statistics are noted in the 2016 CDC Health The following are from the National Center for Report and are for the years 2011–2014: Health Statistics, 2011–2012: . 18.6% Prevalence of untreated decay in children and ~37% adolescents aged 5-19 years in the US. Children aged 2-8 years have experienced caries in primary teeth in the US.

Untreated caries prevalence:

There are large socioeconomic 14% and demographic disparities in the prevalence of untreated caries:

prevalence in White (non–Hispanic or Latino) 16.7% children ~21% Children aged 6-11 years have prevalence in Hispanic experienced caries in permanent teeth children in the US. 21.7% Untreated caries prevalence: 5.6% prevalence in Black children 23.4% SUCCESSFUL INTERVENTIONS include primary prevention (fluoride varnish, sealants) and secondary prevention (interim Children <100% of the poverty level have a therapeutic restorations), as well as silver diamine prevalence of 24.7%, while children >400% of the fluoride (SDF) as a new preventive agent. While poverty line have a caries prevalence of 9.3%. there is little national data on statistical measure- ments of effectiveness, what is available indicates POVERTY LEVEL that sealants (traditional and therapeutic) and SDF are ~ 80% effective and fluoride varnish 9.3% 24.7% is ~ 40% effective.

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Graduating decades apart, Dr. Hanmin Liu, ’70, and Dr. Steven Lin, ’16, have both made service to grassroots communities the mission of their professional lives.

Both say they were inspired by their NYU Dentistry education to improve the health of communities in distress.

And though they are doing this in different ways — Dr. Liu, a former chair of the Kellogg Foundation’s Board of Trustees, is working to understand how communities make change from within, while Dr. Lin is working in a not-for-profit dental practice in rural Maine — both are innovators whose stories compel our interest, attention, and respect.

26 GLOBAL HEALTH NEXUS Alumni Trailblazers Two Creative Approaches to Improving Public Health

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dr. hanmin liu, ’70 A Passion to Understand How Grassroots Communities Actually Work

“My father was a dentist, two of my three uncles were dentists, and my father also taught at the College of Physicians and Surgeons of San Francisco — today’s University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry — so I came to dentistry naturally,” says Dr. Hanmin Liu, Class of 1970, who changed the spelling of his name, Gerald Harman Low, as he was known in dental school, to become G. Hanmin Liu, the Mandarin version of his name. The founder of the US-China Educational Insti- tute, a 20-year trustee of the Kellogg Foundation, a former chair of the Kellogg Foundation’s Board of Trustees, and the cofounder and president of Wild- flowers Institute, Dr. Liu’s impressive professional journey began at NYU College of Dentistry. “I feel like NYU launched me,” he says. “My whole life has been directed towards discovering the truth, Hanmin Liu, DDS, ’70 and for me, it was the truth about communities and how they organize themselves to overcome challenges. And it was my dental education at NYU and my experiences in New York that provided the scientific foundation that has been central to my progress in understanding how communities innately work and how to harness that energy for sustainable change. I became involved with antipoverty issues when I started dental school, and I began to see the city as a laboratory for global and economic vibrancy,” he says. “I joined with other students and with Dr. Louis Simon and Dr. Sam Dworkin, faculty members in Community Dentistry and Prevention, to figure out how best to help children in underserved communi-

28 GLOBAL HEALTH NEXUS ties. There was an excitement in the deployment to Viet Nam. He then to share his vision for advancing air as students and faculty worked decided to return to school to earn a knowledge, collaborative research together to apply our understanding PhD in higher education and health activities, and the development of of social health and dental preven- care administration. From there professional capacity between the US tion and of what motivated children he went on to establish a primary and China. Dr. Sparks wrote back to take responsibility for their own health care center in San Francisco’s and invited Dr. Liu to meet with him oral health. Everyone chipped in to Chinatown, which provided Western in his office in Battle Creek, Michi- make something better for others in medicine and dentistry, traditional gan. the community.” Chinese medicine (acupuncture), “He thought our idea of an inter- Dr. Liu spent a good deal of his and herbal medicine. national network between China and weekends on the Lower East Side, In 1978, he expanded his pro- the United States had great promise north of Houston, and as a dental fessional horizons by founding the and was very much aligned with an assistant in the evenings at Beth US-China Educational Institute (US- international fellowship program Israel Hospital’s I-Spy Program, CEI), a nonprofit organization that he was developing,” says Dr. Liu. He developed by Dr. Steven Moss. He worked for over 20 years to build invited me to serve as a consultant was also active in the student-run exchanges in health and education, to the Kellogg Foundation, where Dental Health Organization, which professional networks, and cultural I spent many years organizing held children’s theatre performances on dental prevention in the public schools on the Lower East Side. That “I feel like NYU launched me. My whole life has been directed experience made him aware of the extent and complexity of healthcare towards discovering the truth, and for me, it was the truth about needs in that community, and he began to realize that the pathway to communities and how they organize themselves to overcome motivate young people must start from where they are and what is im- challenges. And it was my dental education at NYU and portant to them. He and others did community work all through dental my experiences in New York that provided the school, and the broader community took notice: The New York Times did scientific foundation that has been central to my progress a story about the program he founded, and Procter & Gamble provided in understanding how communities innately work and a $200,000 grant to NYU Dentistry to support the first national dental how to harness that energy for sustainable change.” school conference on community dentistry and prevention. — Dr. Hanmin Liu After graduating in 1970, Dr. Liu accepted an internship at UCLA in hospital dentistry and then joined the US Army Dental Corps as a captain at Fort Ord in Monterey, understanding between American visits between leaders of the two California, an assignment he feels and Chinese scientific and educa- countries in order to build a shared he received because his leadership tional leaders and professionals. understanding about direction and activities in dental school had come “The USCEI exchanged 450 cooperation. to the attention of the Dental Corps, scholars and leaders dedicated to “The Kellogg Foundation was Office of the Surgeon General in improving health, education, and interested in investing in achieving Washington, DC. During his two- youth services in the US and China,” long-term benefits in the health care year Army service, he established he says. and educational systems in China. a dental hygiene oral health pro- In 1980, Dr. Liu found a powerful With the foundation’s help, the US- gram by partnering with the nearby ally for his work in the W.K. Kellogg CEI built a network of some 21 med- Cabrillo Community College to Foundation, when he wrote a letter ical centers, universities, and local prepare infantry soldiers before to its president, Dr. Robert Sparks, governments in the US that partici-

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pated in exchange programs focused In 1996, Dr. Liu was invited to by local government and charities on primary health care and educa- become a trustee of the Kellogg and be given five pounds of butter. A tion (K–12) in the three key cities of Foundation, a position he held for relative who lived in San Francisco’s Beijing, Shanghai, and Chengdu. The 20 years. From 2003 to 2005, he also Chinatown and frequented the food exchanges involved a minimum of a served as the chair of the Kellogg bank would bring the butter to my one-year visit by a Chinese scholar to Foundation’s Board of Trustees. spouse, Jennifer, and me. The relative learn everything from basic research “That’s the way the Kellogg would say each time, ‘I have no use to clinical work. The reciprocal part Foundation works,” he says. “The for this [butter]. We don’t have cows was that the Chinese institutions leaders and program directors gain in China and we don’t eat butter!’ invited American scholars — at the knowledge of the way an individual This is what happens when solutions Chinese government’s expense — performs in various situations and come from the outside. This lack of to offer courses and lectures and make a determination about future cultural awareness results in mutual conduct joint research with their leadership potential. disappointment.” Chinese counterparts. This exchange In response to the need to un- played a major role in building the derstand how communities make infrastructure for China’s current change from within, the Board of medical, educational, science, and Directors of USCEI unanimously public health systems.” agreed on July 10, 1998, to establish During the 1980s, the Chinese the not-for-profit Wildflowers Insti- Ministry of Public Health invited tute and to have as its core mission USCEI to organize the visits of three to make sustainable social impact by of its ministers and their entourages “Since the Kellogg Foundation’s discovering the informal ways that to medical and healthcare institu- focus is on primary health care, I things get done in a community and tions in the United States. In the thought that this was an opportune the leaders and activities that quietly 1990s, USCEI was selected by the time for me to shift from interna- make a difference. “You can identify China Medical Board of New York to tional work to the creation of local the informal leaders in the room by bring together leaders in government community laboratories where I watching where the eyes go,” says Dr. and in medical and health profes- would be able to learn how change Liu. “These women and men are the sions universities to build a platform happens. I wanted to understand backbone of the community.” of cooperation. how communities innately organize Under the rubric of the Wildflow- By 1998, however, Dr. Liu had be- and work from the inside out and ers Institute, USCEI continued to gun to feel frustrated that he wasn’t the bottom up, rather than from the use its name in building a binational able to see changes happening on the outside in, which had been the focus network and fostering leadership ground. “What I saw from my work of my international work. development for the strengthening of with the USCEI was the advance- “I had learned that change from families, organizations, and commu- ment of knowledge, the development the outside in works best with nities in both the United States and of research protocols and activities, communities that are on the same China. But it was decided that this and the development of further ca- intellectual level and have the same leadership development would be pacity to engage in serious scientific cultural experiences as the experts carried out explicitly within a local work,” he says. “But what I didn’t see who are bringing their knowl- cultural framework. was how people were being affected edge to bear on solving problems,” Headquartered in San Francisco, by all this. Going back a couple of he explains. “But if there is not a Wildflowers Institute offers a three- decades, beginning with my time cultural alignment between the step approach to discovering the at NYU, I knew that I wanted to community and expertise from the informal ways in which things get think about and look at how change outside, change is at best temporary done in a community and the infor- happens on the ground. At the same and not sustainable. In San Francis- mal leaders and activities that quietly time, my involvement with the Kel- co’s Chinatown, for example, elders make a difference. logg Foundation was increasing.” would come to a food bank set up Wildflowers first invites a com-

30 GLOBAL HEALTH NEXUS Dr. Hanmin Liu giving a keynote presentation at a town hall meeting in San Francisco, December 7, 2016.

What they found was that 650 artists live and work in a very small area in this neighborhood, which has traditionally been affordable for artists. But as the culture changes and becomes more upscale, there are fewer and fewer affordable places munity’s informal leaders to join its “We usually don’t have to seek fund- for them to live in. “If you combine Fellowship Program alongside more ing,” says Dr. Liu. “Instead, we are this population with the different formal and official leaders and other invited to apply our approach at the groups of refugees and immigrants interested professionals. The Fellow- request of philanthropists to com- who reside in the neighborhood,” ship Program trains the Fellows to munities they are committed to.” says Dr. Liu, “you find that every one volunteer as guides for outsiders and Some of the national foundations of those people has been injured in for its work in the community. supporting the work of Wildflowers some way and is in the process of Wildflowers then asks commu- Institute, in addition to the Kel- healing. And the artists are creating nity members to follow its patented logg Foundation, include the Ford artworks that provide insights into Wildflowers Model-Building® pro- Foundation, the Aspen Institute, how that healing happens and what cess of using blocks and figurines the Annie E. Casey Foundation, the it is about this place that has helped to build models of how things work Dreyfus Health Foundation, the them heal.” What he and his group in their lives. These models reveal David and Lucille Packard Founda- discovered was that the Tenderloin what community members really tion, the Kalliopeia Foundation, and is a sanctuary for the wounded to mean and value, consciously and ArtPlace America, among a long list heal themselves. “Tens of thousands unconsciously. They make explicit of other funders. of residents in the Tenderloin insist the community’s North Star and “ArtPlace America,” says Dr. Liu, on a social and cultural environment how members of the community are “offers a particularly good example that nurtures and protects them from organized to move in this direction. of the synergy that occurs between harm. This finding shifts the narrative In particular, the Institute uses the Wildflowers Institute and its funders.” of the Tenderloin from a negative Wildflowers Model-Building® pro- ArtPlace America is a collabora- place to one that people inside and cess to discern important structures tion among 16 partner foundations, outside can appreciate and work to and informal cultural activities 8 federal agencies, and 6 financial develop further. This discovery is a that currently are used to solve institutions that works to position very organic process but essential if problems. The synthesis of all these arts and culture as a core sector of we are to develop inside-out strategies models is distilled into an illustrated comprehensive community plan- that leverage the energy of a critical map of the community that shows ning and development in order to mass of people in the community for both the formal and informal sides help strengthen the sociocultural, sustainable change.” as well as their unified vision for the physical, and economic fabric of “An organic process” is also the future. communities. way in which Dr. Liu describes his The third step is the Wildflowers The Wildflowers Institute received life’s work. “It’s not been linear,” he Social Investment Fund, which looks funding from ArtPlace America to says. “Rather, I get involved with a for small business and community look at the Tenderloin district in San project and get pulled into the gravi- projects that would not ordinarily Francisco, one of the grittiest, most ty of that project’s ecosystem, and as seek out traditional loans or philan- diverse and challenged neighbor- I get pulled in further and further, I thropic investments. These business- hoods in the US and one into which find myself uncovering something es and projects are often found on a number of technology companies powerful. This launches me into a the informal side of the community have moved, resulting in a major new and exciting next phase, just as and overlooked by outsiders, but the shift in the culture. “We asked: ‘Who NYU launched me on the fulfilling Wildflowers approach gathers the are the resident artists and are they professional path that I continue to local intelligence to find them. being displaced?’” says Dr. Liu. follow.” n

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dr. steven lin, ’16 Looking Beyond One’s Self

“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others,’” says Dr. Steven Lin, ’16, quot- ing Mahatma Gandhi. For Dr. Lin, these words have become a life-defining mantra. Since graduating one year ago, Dr. Lin has em- barked on a career that is rooted in community-based dentistry. Currently, he serves as a full-time dentist at Caring Hands of Maine Dental Center, located in Ellsworth, Maine. This not-for-profit practice, which is supported by partnerships with several dental schools and by Maine Care (Medicaid) reimbursement, provides accessible, high-quality dental services to rural communities in Maine. Along with a staff that includes two other dentists, two dental hygienists, and two dental assistants, Dr. Lin not only provides in-office care, but also prac- Steven Lin, DDS, ’16 tices portable dentistry, traveling by boat to islands in the vicinity of Ellsworth and Acadia National Park, setting up temporary clinics and sometimes treating people in their homes. Dr. Lin, an adjunct clinical assistant professor in the Community-based Education Program at the Univer- sity of New England College of Dental Medicine, also teaches senior dental students who are doing extern- ships in clinical dentistry at Caring Hands of Maine. “I love what I am doing,” says Dr. Lin. “Number one, you get to help people. Number two, you get to learn and gain experience. Number three, you get to teach. Not to mention you get to live in the middle of a national park.”

32 GLOBAL HEALTH NEXUS Dr. Steven Lin working at a community outreach event on behalf of Caring Hands of Maine.

Dr. Lin, who hails from Taiwan, make my own contribution to the Dentistry/Henry Schein Cares’ out- did not start out on a path headed underserved.” reach initiatives in Machias, Maine. toward a dental career. At age 13, “Steve [Dr. Lin] is just so enthu- “In recent years, I have seen his family sent him to the United siastic,” says Dr. Aaron Soeprono, tremendous improvement in the oral States to attend Van Der Meer Tennis clinical instructor in the Department health of this population, particular- Academy on Hilton Head Island in of Cariology and Comprehensive ly among children,” say Dr. Andrew South Carolina. After three years Care, who served as Dr. Lin’s group Spielman, associate dean for aca- of training, Dr. Lin concluded that practice director in his third and demic affairs and professor of basic becoming a professional athlete fourth years. “He is not cynical. You science and craniofacial biology at did not suit him. With the aid of can really feel that sincerity, and all NYU Dentistry, who has gone on the the Academy, he obtained a tennis of his patients just loved him.” past nine outreach trips to Machias, scholarship that enabled him to Dr. Lin speaks equally highly of volunteering to mentor students and attend Tusculum College, located in Dr. Soeprono. “He was almost like a also providing triage care. Greeneville, Tennessee. While there he played tennis as a NCAA division II student-athlete. As an undergraduate, Dr. Lin be- “The [NYU Dentistry/Henry Schein Cares Global Student Outreach gan to think about a career in health care. Growing up he was surrounded Program] Kathmandu trip gave me the foundation for what I by medical professionals: His father was an internist and his mother a wanted to do for the rest of my life,” says Dr. Lin. “Seeing people in hospital administrator. At Tusculum, he decided to major in biology. After need of care who were so appreciative of our efforts, I not only shadowing a few dentists, he felt he had found his calling. gained a lot of experience but also realized that I wanted to make In 2012 Dr. Lin enrolled at NYU Dentistry. Attending a university my own contribution to the underserved.” in a bustling urban environment was a big change of pace after life — Dr. Steven Lin at a small college in rural Tennes- see. However, Dr. Lin was able to embrace the many opportunities offered at NYU Dentistry. He found that participating in a variety of father figure for me and really helped Dr. Lin hopes that his story will outreach programs, including the me through many challenges — not inspire other NYU dentistry students NYU Dentistry/Henry Schein Cares just how to carry out clinical pro- to work with the underserved. Global Student Outreach Program cedures but how to compose myself “Steve embodies that commitment to Kathmandu, Nepal, in 2014, were around patients,” says Dr. Lin. “Dr. that we hope to instill in all of our particularly transformative. Soeprono also put the job oppor- students,” says Dr. Spielman. “Name- “The Kathmandu trip gave me the tunity with Caring Hands of Maine ly, that you owe your practicing foundation for what I wanted to do on my radar as he has a relationship privilege to society and need to look for the rest of my life,” says Dr. Lin. with its director Dr. Timothy Oh.” beyond yourself in providing care “Seeing people in need of care who Founded by Dr. Oh and his wife, to those that either cannot afford or were so appreciative of our efforts, I Dr. Audree Park, in 2010, Caring have no access to care.” n not only gained a lot of experience Hands of Maine Dental Center pro- but also realized that I wanted to vides hosting and support for NYU

FALL 2017 33 NYU Dentistry Strategic Plan Update

In 2009, the College of Dentistry adopted a objectives, we have developed a framework • Continue to invest in and utilize tech- seven-year strategic plan built on five pillars based on data from a “climate survey” of our nologies to enhance student-centered designed to help us sketch out our future. community that will enable us to: education, research, patient-centered They were not meant as ends in themselves; • Institute additional programs to improve care, and management systems rather, they were intended as guideposts institutional and interpersonal communi- • Continue to plan comprehensively to to help us discover what we really care cation and dialogue among all members more efficiently and effectively utilize about and are willing to commit ourselves to of our community resources to match institutional priorities achieve. In 2016, the College approved an update to this plan. The update maintains • Enhance cultural competence and sensi- • Continue to eliminate redundancies in the five original pillars which have been tivity and a recognition of the benefits of programs and inefficiencies in organiza- revised in some cases to more accurately diversity and of humanism tional structure and systems reflect the current context in which we op- • Maintain and strengthen a mentoring • Continue to develop and implement erate. The Strategic Plan update below was program for all plans for ecologic sustainability. approved by the NYU College of Dentistry Executive Management Council on April 4, • Continue to repurpose activities to III. Leveraging Partnerships Among 2016. maximize team building Dentistry, Nursing, Dental Hygiene, and • Maintain and strengthen orientation and Other Healthcare and Healthcare-Relat- Mission Statement training programs for new members of ed Professions The paradigm of a College of Nursing The mission of the NYU College of Den- our community tistry is to partner with students in achieving within a College of Dentistry was designed to • Maintain and strengthen leadership academic excellence, providing the best expand the scope of and access to primary development programs for students, oral health care, and engaging in research, care by transforming traditional models of faculty, and staff. scholarship, and creative endeavors to education, research, and healthcare delivery. improve the health of the highly diverse With the synergies that this partnership cre- populations in New York City and around the II. Fostering and Maintaining an ated, new opportunities emerged to address world. Environment for Excellence several of the most important challenges in While the College of Dentistry has made health care in the United States and abroad, I. Facilitating Interpersonal great strides in recent years, we must including the current practices of healthcare Relationships and Mentorship recognize that infrastructure needs are delivery, education, and research being The College of Dentistry is committed to ongoing. Unless we provide for these needs, conducted in “silos”; workforce shortages; the proposition that everyone needs to have our ability to achieve true excellence will be access to evidence-based preventive health a mentor and that everyone needs to be a compromised. care; and health disparities. mentor. This commitment requires that we To enable the College to continue to The College of Dentistry has committed place a high value on building and maintain- attract the best students, faculty, administra- itself to seizing these opportunities by ing respectful, productive, supportive, colle- tors, and staff; create outstanding education- leveraging expertise across disciplines and gial, nurturing relationships, interactions, and al programs; become increasingly competi- partnering with various funding agencies to collaborations among the members of our tive for the national pool of research dollars; create and assess new interdisciplinary re- community, including students, alumni, fac- and impact healthcare locally, nationally, and search and practice models and to develop ulty, staff, administrators, and patients. In so internationally, the College must apportion cross-disciplinary paradigms in the education doing, we will create a synergistic effect that current and newly created assets to: of our students. Primary goals include: will maximize the quality of education, re- • Create additional new educational and • Creating innovative models for inter- search, patient care, and community service research facilities and continue refur- disciplinary research and practice that that we are able to offer. In support of these bishing existing facilities address healthcare disparities across

34 GLOBAL HEALTH NEXUS a wide range of healthcare settings and and syntax of modern biomedical science. A program designed to provide students the diverse populations priority for the College of Dentistry therefore opportunity to practice their clinical skills • Refining existing educational programs is to educate all students to become “men while providing much-needed health care to to incorporate the best practices of multi- and women of science,” or, to put it another underserved populations around the world; ple disciplines and provide opportunities way, “sophisticated consumers of research,” the creation of a sustainability program; and for interprofessional education and prac- who continually seek and incorporate the opportunity to earn an MS degree in Oral/ tice for dentistry, nursing, dental hygiene, evidence-based philosophies into their Dental Public Health, as part of a unique, and other healthcare and healthcare-re- practices; are competent to understand all-University Master’s Program in Global lated professions, including medicine, and critically evaluate published research Public Health. public health, bioengineering, and social findings; and who appropriately utilize their To take our commitment to improved work, both at NYU and beyond findings to promote quality clinical outcomes. global health to the next level, we will: Goals include: • Communicating locally, nationally, and • Continue to create and assess “mutual internationally to facilitate recognition • Continuing to strengthen our vibrant learning” models for best practices in of and appreciation for the underlying research programs, including translation- underserved areas principles behind interprofessional al and clinical research • Continue to educate regional providers to partnerships. • Revising our didactic, pre-clinical, and improve the health of their communities clinical curricula to further promote • Continue to partner with international critical thinking through interactive IV. Developing Men and Women of academies and government agencies to teaching and learning and to support Science assess and improve healthcare policies, A foundational attribute for dentists and evidence-based practice and lifelong education, and research learning skills dental hygienists as members of learned pro- • Continue to educate international fessions must be sheer intellectual curiosity • Continuing to prioritize evidence-based dentists who will return to their home — a trait as important for the clinician as for practice as the central component of our countries to teach as well as to practice. the scientist. Indeed, the kind of curiosity that faculty development program In addition, in order to prepare our stu- demands and that says, “I must know” and • Exposing as many students as possible dents to meet the challenges of a changing that drives all scientific inquiry is, at its root, to research through a high quality hands- demographic, the College will: identical to the kind of curiosity that underlies on experience. clinical practice at its best. To nurture this • Evaluate and, where appropriate, attribute, research must be part of the daily V. Promoting Global Activity strengthen the teaching and integration fabric of the dental education process and In keeping with New York University’s of cultural competency into the College’s must be continually reinforced and utilized in stature as a “global network university” with curricular offerings and patient care classrooms, clinics, and associated activities, partnerships, joint programs, and campuses activities creating an environment that encourages worldwide, NYU Dentistry will build upon both faculty and students to monitor and • Provide faculty development programs in the strategic advantages we have already cultural competency embrace the latest science. achieved as a recognized innovator in Not every graduate has to become healthcare education, research, and dissemi- • Create additional opportunities for our a scientist, in the sense of becoming a nation of new information at the global level. students and faculty and other partners producer of new knowledge; but a learned The College currently impacts global to study and engage in clinical activities profession does require that every graduate health through a wide range of activities, abroad. n be able to think for herself or himself, and including a Community-based Dental Edu- be an intelligent user of research, able to cation Program, advanced study programs critique it, and comfortable with the structure for international dentists; a global outreach

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Presidential Inauguration Celebration Week Features Research Presentations and Outreach Initiatives

The College hosted a research Elena P. Cunningham, clinical symposium on Tuesday, associate professor of basic September 20, 2016, as part science and craniofacial biology; of a University-wide series and Dr. Timothy Bromage, of events leading up to the professor of biomaterials. inauguration of NYU’s 16th Following the symposium, a President, Andrew D. Hamilton. reception featured presenta- Titled “Discovery: What Makes tions by representatives from Us Human,” the symposium both the NYU Dentistry/Henry featured presentations by Dr. Schein Cares Global Student Rodrigo S. Lacruz, assistant Outreach Program and the professor of basic science Community-based Dental and craniofacial biology; Dr. Education Program.

A Visit from Dr. Leo Rouse Health Sciences Symposium: Transforming Whole Person Care through Interprofessional Medical-Dental Collaboration

From September 16-17, 2016, the NYU Interprofessional Research, Education, and Practice Steering Committee, representing the Colleges of Dentistry, Nursing, and Global Public Health, and the School of Medicine brought together thought leaders from diverse health policy, research, education, and clinical practice systems to discuss effective evidence-based national initiatives and models that advance integration of oral health and overall health into emerging person-centered care models. The symposium was co-chaired by Dr. Daniel Malamud, professor of basic science and craniofacial biology and director of the HIV/AIDS Research Program at NYU Dentistry, and professor of infectious disease at the NYU School Dr. Leo Rouse, chair of the ADEAGies Foundation Board of of Medicine. Trustees and past president of ADEA, visited the College on June 16, 2016, along with Dr. Ellen Barclay, president of the ADEAGies Foundation of the American Dental Education Association.

36 GLOBAL HEALTH NEXUS NYU Provost Katherine E. Fleming Presents 2017 OKU Distinguished Lecture

On February 21, 2017, NYU Provost Katherine E. Fleming presented the 2017 OKU Distin- guished Lecture, titled “Why Not?” In it, Provost Fleming, a historian who also serves as the Alexander S. Onassis Professor of Hellenic Culture and Civilization at NYU, spoke about her serendipitous life, which has been characterized by an openness to new experiences and opportunities. Her area of expertise is the modern history of Greece and the broader Mediterranean context, with a particular focus on religious minorities.

Oral Health America and NYU Dentistry Hold Back-to-School Brushathon

On September 28, 2016, 26 children from P.S. 142 joined the NYU Pediatric Dentistry team, Oral Health America (OHA) representatives, and New York State Assemblyman Brian Kavanagh to learn an important lesson about keeping their smiles healthy and bright. All youngsters simultaneously brushed their teeth for two minutes — the correct duration of time everyone should brush — at 11:30 am. The program provided a great opportunity to create good brushing habits at an early age and to kick start a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums.

Second Annual Public Health Dentistry Conference Draws More than 100 Students and Faculty from Across the Globe

More than 100 dental, dental hygiene, and pre-dental students and faculty from NYU, the University of Pennsylvania, Penn State, Co- lumbia, SUNY Buffalo, SUNY Stony Brook, Hostos Hygiene, Hunter, the University of Equador-Quinto, University of Jordan, San Antonio, Rutgers, Tufts, Michigan, and the NYU Tandon School of Engineering and NYU College of Global Public Health, participated in the Students in Public Health Dentistry Conference, “Advocacy: Every Dentist’s Chance to Change the World,” held at the NYU College of Dentistry on February 26, 2017. The event featured keynote presentations by Renee Joskow, DDS, MPH, Captain, US Public Health Service and senior dental advisor, Health Resources and Services Administration, and Mr. John Kemp, president and CEO of the Viscardi Center for children and adults with disabilities, along with group breakout sessions on topics including chairside advocacy, insurance, and personalized care/cultural sensitivity. The event was organized by the NYU Dentistry Department of Cariology and Comprehensive Care.

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Academy of Distinguished Educators Inducts New Members

The 2016 inductees into the NYU professor of dental hygiene, and Dr. Academy of Distinguished Educators William H. Eidtson (Honorary), former are (from left) Dr. Elisabeth N. Lopez, director of professional development clinical assistant professor of basic (not pictured). science and craniofacial biology; “NYU Dentistry takes great pride in Dr. Cristina Teixeira (Honorary), the outstanding contributions to den- associate professor of orthodontics; tal education, research, and schol- Dr. Anthony Palatta (Honorary), chief arship of these newest members of learning officer, American Dental the Academy,” said Dean Bertolami. Education Association; Dr. Angela De “In inducting them, the Academy Bartolo, clinical assistant professor of continues to set very high standards cariology and comprehensive care; for recognizing excellence in clinical Ms. Shirley Birenz, clinical assistant and educational scholarship.”

Special Guest Dean’s Lecture Presented by Dr. Anh D. Le 2017 Service Awards Presented Anh D. Le, DDS, PhD, the NYU Dentistry hosted its annual Service Awards Ceremony on Norman Vine Endowed May 2, 2017, to pay tribute to faculty, staff, and administrators Professor of Oral Reha- celebrating 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 45 years of continuous bilitation and chair of the service to the College. Department of Oral & “It is a privilege to honor such an outstanding group of Maxillofacial Surgery/ individuals,” said Dean Bertolami. “Through your dedication and Pharmacology at the commitment to the College, you play a pivotal role in making NYU University of Pennsyl- Dentistry the school of choice for our nation’s top students, for vania School of Dental distinguished faculty, and for patients seeking quality, affordable Medicine, presented a dental care. I salute you for your service.” Special Guest Dean’s Lec- ture to the faculty on December 16, 2016. Titled “Nerve Regeneration with Orofacial Stem Cells,” the lecture focused on the use of three-dimensional (3D) printing in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine (TE/RM) for the fabrication of tissues and organs to meet unmet clinical needs. She discussed a scaffold-free, 3D bio-printing approach for the generation of neural tissue graft derived from human orofacial stem cells for clinical application to peripheral nerve injury.

38 GLOBAL HEALTH NEXUS Integrated Learning and Patient-Centered Care Are Focus of Visit by California Dental Association Officials and State Legislators

A delegation of California Dental As- education program in pediatric dentistry, on sociation (CDA) officials and California the caries treatment effectiveness of silver State legislators visited the College on diamine fluoride; a film about the College’s September 23, 2016, marking the fourth recent outreach to Mexico; and “Jonie,” a consecutive year of CDA visits to partic- documentary film about a severely-medi- ipate in an Oral Health Forum hosted by cally challenged dental patient produced Dean Bertolami. This year’s forum featured by Dr. Daniel Lee, Class of 2014, who 13 NYU dental students from California used narrative storytelling techniques to who have participated in integrated learn- affirm the importance of dentists seeing ing and patient-centered care initiatives at and treating the whole person. the College. The California delegation included Following welcoming remarks by Assembly Speaker Emeritus Toni Atkins; Dean Bertolami, Vice Dean Stuart Hirsch Assembly Minority Leader Chad Mayes; introduced the student presenters. Drs. Assembly Member Autumn Burke; Assem- Atiya Bahmanyar, Peter Wong, Kendrick bly Member James Gallagher; Assembly Park, and Nicole Haydt, all Class of 2017, Member Phil Ting; Assembly Member Jim spoke about the “Benefits of Collaborative Wood, DDS; Jean L. Creasey, DDS, CDA Practice to Improve Patient-Centered trustee, chair of the CDA Foundation Care; Dr. Rola Abduljabar Rabah, ’17, Board of Directors, and member of the presented an Integrated Case Study; and ADA Council on Dental Practice; Robert Dr. Stefan Schneider, ’17, spoke about the Hanlon, DMD, chair of the CDA Political benefits of using the College’s electronic Action Committee, and member of the health record (EHR). Additional student CDA Government Affairs Council; Peter A. participants from California included Gene DuBois, CDA executive director, interim Park, ’20, Jesse Rosete, ’20, Benjamin executive director, CDA Foundation, Estrada, ’19, Nicole Haydt, ’19, Nicole Liu, and vice-chair, CDA Foundation; Carrie ’19, Oliva Nguyen, ’19, Azadeh Zadmehr, Gordon, CDA chief strategy officer; ’19, and Kevin Fernando, ’18. Brianna Pittman, CDA legislative director; The program also featured a presenta- and Todd Robertson, CDA public affairs tion by Dr. Courtney Chinn, clinical associ- manager. ate professor and director of the advanced

College Hosts From August 17–19, 2016, the College welcomed members of the board of the ADA Foundation ADA Foundation and thought leaders in the profession from across the country Caries Symposium for an ADA-sponsored caries symposium titled “If Caries Is a Preventable Disease, Why Is it Still a Problem?” The event featured welcoming remarks by Dean Bertolami and a presentation by Dr. Richard Niederman, professor and chair of the Department of Epidemiology & Health Promotion.

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Faculty Council Teaching Award Winners

Each year, the College’s Faculty Council recognizes excellence in teaching and mentoring. The 2016 award recipients were Dr. Linda Rosenberg, associate professor of pediatric dentistry; Dr. Brendan G. O’Connor, clinical assistant professor of oral and maxillofacial surgery; Dr. Allan S. Grayson, clinical professor of cariology and comprehensive care; Dr. Sonal S. Shah, clinical assistant professor of oral and maxillofacial pathology, radiology and medicine; Dr. Joel D. Schiff, associate professor of basic science and craniofacial biology; Dr. Jong S. Lim, adjunct clinical associate professor of cariology and comprehensive care; and Dr. Nicholas Giannuzzi, adjunct clinical assistant professor of cariology and comprehensive care. The winners received their awards at a ceremony held in conjunction with the Welcome Reception for New Faculty in September. The College con- From left: Drs. O’Connor, Schiff, Shah, Giannuzzi, Grayson, and gratulates these outstanding teachers who reaffirm the importance of Lim. Not pictured: Dr. Linda Rosenberg. teaching to the College and to advancing its mission of providing the best dental education for its students.

Peer Review Board Members Honored at Dean’s Luncheon Extraordinary Performance for Class of 2018 on Part 1 of National Boards

The Class of 2018 scored an amazing 99.7% first-time pass rate on Part 1 of the National Boards. This pass rate continues a remarkable trend that includes a 100% From left: Dr. Kendrick Park, ’17, Mr. Mihai Urichianu, ’18, Mr. Anthony Lee, ’19, Ms. Sarah M. Hanna, ’20, Dr. Vandeep Bagga, ’17 (Student pass rate for the Class of 2017, a 99.6% Council President and PRB Chair), Mr. Anil Sishta, ’19, Ms. Ilona Zbirun, ’18, pass rate for the Class of 2016, and a 100% Mr. Christopher Peppel, ’18, and Dr. Mallika Murali, ’17 (PRB Rep.). pass rate for the Class of 2015. This is a tremendous Not shown: Ms. Laya Bahrani, ’20. achievement for every individual in the class and for Dean Bertolami hosted a luncheon on February 13, 2017, to our outstanding faculty, who role model best clinical welcome new members of the Peer Review Board on Ethics practices, are available for student tutorials, and and Professionalism (PRB), and to thank the entire Board for have the best interests of students foremost in their their service. The all-student members of the PRB are respon- minds. sible for ensuring compliance with the NYU Dentistry Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct.

40 GLOBAL HEALTH NEXUS DDS Class of 2019, Dental Hygiene Programs, and Advanced Standing Program Class of 2019 Hold White Coat Ceremonies

The DDS Class of 2019 White Coat Cere- The Dental Hygiene Program’s White Coat Members of the Advanced Standing mony was held on January 17, 2017, at the Ceremony was held on January 20, 2017, Program Class of 2019, consisting of NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts. in Nagle Lecture Hall. Eighty-five BS and 10 internationally trained dentists, were cel- Faculty, family, and friends joined the annual AAS degree candidates in dental hygiene ebrated at a White Coat Ceremony held on celebration signifying students’ transition to were honored at the annual event, which June 28, 2017. Faculty, family, and friends the clinical phase of their journey toward be- recognizes students’ entry into the clinic joined the event, which commemorates the coming dentists. Family members were also environment and their commitment to pro- start of the Advanced Standing students’ invited to attend a White Coat Symposium viding quality patient care. clinical dental education in the US. and Open House the following day.

International Programs Welcome 63 Dentists from 30 Countries

The College held a gala reception on Thursday, July 20, at Fellowship Program. For more than 30 years, these full-time the Manhattan Penthouse, to welcome 63 dentists from 30 programs have attracted international dental professionals who countries to the Programs for International Dentists, as well plan to practice outside the US. There are currently more than as five returning international dentists to the Interdisciplinary 1,300 alumni from 94 countries.

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2017 NYU President’s Service Awards Go to Dr. Zia Verjee, ’17, and Citizen Schools

Dr. Zia Verjee, ’17, and the NYU Dentistry student organization, Citizen Schools, were honored at the 2017 NYU President’s Service Awards for outstanding service to NYU and the broader community. Dr. Verjee (shown at left with NYU President Andrew Hamilton) was recognized as an individual recipient in the Community Service and Civic Engagement category for his commitment to community service and philanthropic advocacy as a student leader at NYU Dentistry. The College’s student-run organization, Citizen Schools (shown below), was recognized in the Community Service and Civic Engagement category for its commitment to fostering future healthcare professionals and for inspiring members of underserved communities to become more involved in the health sciences.

From right: Ms. Soo Y. Yoo, ’19; Mr. Joseph Kang, ’19; President Hamilton, Mr. Peter Z. Zhao, ’19; and Mr. Lyndon K. Tran, ’19.

2017 Oral Cancer Walk Raises Over $20,000 on Behalf of the NYU Oral Cancer Center

The 2017 NYU Dentistry student-led oral cancer walk on staff for a walk through the community to raise awareness of April 23 drew more than 500 walkers and raised more than oral and pharyngeal cancer, a disease that kills over 8,000 $20,000 to help stamp out oral cancer, with all proceeds Americans annually. Following the walk, students and faculty going to the NYU Oral Cancer Center. Oral cancer survivors hosted a free oral cancer screening at the College for the and their families joined NYU Dentistry students, faculty, and general public.

42 GLOBAL HEALTH NEXUS Dr. Kimberly MacGregor is 2017 Litvak Fellowship Recipient

Dr. Kimberly MacGregor, a second-year postgraduate student in the Jonathan and Maxine Ferencz Advanced Education Program in Prosthodontics, is the 2017 recipient of the Dr. Harold Litvak Junior Fellowship in Prosthodontics. Each year, the Litvak Fellowship is awarded to the second-year postgraduate student in prosthodontics with the highest academic standing. “Dr. MacGregor is an exemplary student with demonstrated excellence in academics, patient care, and teaching. Her superb Drs. Harold Litvak and Kimberly MacGregor skills, approachability, and engaging smile will serve her well as she pursues a career in teaching and clinical practice,” says Dr. Education Program in Prosthodontics. The Litvak Fellowship was established in Leila Jahangiri, clinical professor and chair Dr. MacGregor describes prosthodon- 1999 through a generous grant from Mrs. of the Department of Prosthodontics. Dr. tics as “an advanced specialty, combining Adele Block in honor of her dentist, Dr. MacGregor holds a DDS degree from the science and art to provide patient-centered Harold Litvak, an adjunct clinical professor Instituto Superior de Ciências da Saúde care to those who present with congenital of prosthodontics and a generous donor to Egas Moniz, Portugal. She joined NYU in or acquired defects that require a multidis- the College. Mrs. Block is a member of the 2013 as a student in the Prosthodontics ciplinary intervention. The Jonathan and family that owned the Block Drug Company, Program for International Dentists. Upon Maxine Ferencz Advanced Education Pro- Inc., a major producer of oral and general completion of that program, she was gram in Prosthodontics offers exceptional healthcare products, which is now a division awarded a clinical assistant fellowship in didactic, clinical, and research experiences of GlaxoSmithKline. prosthodontics, and she then entered the that have provided me with profound knowl- Jonathan and Maxine Ferencz Advanced edge of the field of prosthodontics.”

College Welcomes 20 D4 Student Visitors from Norway’s University of Bergen

Twenty fourth-year dental students from the Uni- versity of Bergen in Norway paid a two-day visit to the College on November 3, and 4, 2016. The visit, sponsored by the Department of Cariology and Comprehensive Care, included an overview of the College, campus tours led by members of the Classes of 2017 and 2018, presentations on integrated learning and patient-centered care, and participation in the 15th Annual Implant Alumni Symposium copresented by the Office for International Programs and the Ashman Depart- ment of Periodontology & Implant Dentistry.

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Courtyard at Interprofessional Building Opens

The L-shaped courtyard at the new, interprofessional College of Dentistry, College of Nursing, and Bioengineering Institute at 433 First Avenue, is now open. The courtyard provides both a garden sanctuary and a pathway connection to the College of Dentistry’s East 25th Street entrance. Tucked between the NYU Parasitology building on the south- east corner and the new building on the north side, the courtyard can be used as a multifunctional space. With two separate seating areas surrounded by lush seasonal landscaping, the courtyard can provide an outdoor venue for small gatherings and events that can be held on the expan- sive sidewalk, as well as offer an intimate and private place for students, faculty, and staff to enjoy.

Mobile Dental Van Program Launches Senior Care Initiative

Understanding the importance of making the dental care they need,” notes Dr. Wolff. “More seniors than ever are living in access to oral health care convenient for “Many of these reasons include a shortage poverty in New York City, with the result everyone, including older New Yorkers, of dental providers trained and willing to that health-related necessities like dental NYU Dentistry launched a pilot program, care for an increasingly medically compro- care — including regular cleanings and other Dental Van Senior Citizen Initiative, in mised aging America, including those suf- preventive care — are well beyond their finan- Brooklyn last July to provide quality dental fering from debilitating and life-threatening cial reach,” said NYS Assemblyman Steven care to New York’s underserved elderly illnesses. Many of the difficulties associated Cymbrowitz, chair of the Assembly’s Aging residents. with receiving care include problems for Committee. “I commend the NYU Dental Van Since 2000, NYU Dentistry’s mobile aging patients in physically reaching the initiative for targeting this vulnerable popula- Dental Van Program, Smiling Faces Going dentist because of transportation problems tion and offering a service that will have such a Places, has been an important oral health or being homebound.” positive impact on our seniors’ lives.” resource for New York City schoolchildren, providing quality dental care and education to an average of 2,000 children annually at schools all across the city in partnership with the New York City Council. Under the leadership of Dr. Mark S. Wolff, professor and chair of the Depart- ment of Cariology and Comprehensive Care, the Dental Van Program has expanded its care mission to include older adults in NYC. “There are many reasons why our aging population has difficulty receiving

44 GLOBAL HEALTH NEXUS 2017 NYU Dentistry/Colgate-Palmolive Student Leadership Retreat

Forty-four DDS, dental hygiene, postgraduate, and interna- ing event of the College’s yearlong Student Leadership Track, tional programs students participated in the fourth annual NYU provides students with structured leadership training alongside Dentistry/Colgate-Palmolive Student Leadership Retreat held in representatives from Colgate-Palmolive and administrators Norwalk, Connecticut, from July 7-9. The retreat, the culminat- from NYU.

New York Academy of Medicine Library Welcomes 12 DDS Students for Private Tour of Rare Book Room and Historical Collections

Twelve DDS students, led by Dr. Andrew I. Spielman, associate dean for academic affairs and curator of the College of Dentistry’s Rare Book Collection, enjoyed a private tour of the New York Academy of Medicine’s (NYAM) Rare Book Col- lection, which contains more than 550,000 rare books, including one — the oldest — from the 8th century. The students were all members of Dr. Spielman’s elective course in the History of Medicine and Dentistry. The tour included a series of rare books — requested prior to the visit — that were relevant to the subjects taught in the elective course. These were by Avicenna (Ibn Sina), an 11th century Arab scholar; Ambroise Paré, a 16th century barber surgeon; Andreas Vesalius, author of the first anatomy atlas and professor of anatomy at Padua University; William Harvey, who described the systematic circulation of the blood being pumped to the brain and the body by the heart; and artifacts including George Washington’s ivory carved denture made by his favorite dentist, John Greenwood, and President Washington’s last remaining tooth extracted by John Greenwood. Ms. Arlene Shaner, NYAM Historical Collection Librarian, hosted the two-hour visit at which Dean Spielman presented her with a book cradle, which he had designed. Do we need a caption here?

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15th Annual Implant Symposium Held at the College

To honor our Alumni celebrating golden circle 50+ years since reunion graduating luncheon at from riverpark nyu college of monday, dentistry may 8, 2017 restaurant — in 12:00 manhattan th noon save the date The 50 golden circle

One hundred and fifty alumni, pre- and postdoctoral dental students and alumni could showcase their work, share their students, international and MS programs students, and faculty ideas, and connect with faculty and friends. members attended the 15th Annual Implant Alumni Symposium “NYU Dentistry welcomes students from around the globe to held at the College on November 4, 2016. study the prosthetic and surgical aspects of dental implant ther- Co-hosted by the Office for International Programs and the apy. We realized that fostering collaboration among this qualified Ashman Department of Periodontology & Implant Dentistry, the group of practitioners, trained in the same manner and at the 2016 symposium featured lectures by international alumni from same institution, had the potential to be very valuable for future Spain, Italy, the Netherlands, Singapore, Taiwan, Guatemala, research,” explains Dr. Bianco, adjunct instructor of periodon- and China, and research presentations by current International tology and implant dentistry at NYU. “We could not miss the NYU Dentistry students. According to Dr. Peter M. Loomer, opportunity to bond this group together for life.” The result was clinical professor and chair of the Ashman Department of the formation of the international implant alumni association and Periodontology & Implant Dentistry, “incorporating students’ corresponding Implant Alumni Symposium. research presentations into the symposium creates networking Today, the association consists of nearly 300 members who opportunities for current students and alumni, and often results are responsible for placing approximately 75,000 implants in in job offers for prospective graduates.” patients across more than 35 countries each year. “During The symposium was cofounded in 2001 by Drs. Giuseppe each annual symposium,” says Dr. Bianco, “students benefit Bianco (Italy), Sang-Choon Cho (South Korea/USA), Ziad from learning about alumni clinical experiences, while alumni Jalbout (Lebanon/USA), and Roque Braz de Oliveira (Portugal), benefit from students’ knowledge of advances in implant therapy all alumni of the Program for International Dentists in Implant education.” Dentistry, who sought to establish a forum through which current

46 GLOBAL HEALTH NEXUS Golden Circle Reunion Luncheon Honors Alumni To honor our Alumni celebrating golden circle 50+ years Celebrating 50+ Years Since Graduating from NYU Dentistry since reunion graduating luncheon at from riverpark nyu college of monday, dentistry On Monday, May 8, 2017, the 50th year “Golden Circle” reunion class was celebrated at a lavish may 8, 2017 restaurant — in 12:00 manhattan th luncheon held at Riverpark Restaurant in Manhattan. Dean Charles Bertolami welcomed alumni from noon save the date the Classes of 1967 and earlier, and reported on major strides that the College has made in recent years The 50 golden circle and on plans for the future. Following the luncheon, many of the over 100 attendees toured the new interprofessional building at 433 First Avenue.

Council on Humanitarianism and Culture Change Aims to Foster A More Positive Campus Culture

Just over one year ago, the College established a Council on commitment to the College in their everyday work and lives by Humanitarianism and Culture Change with the goal of fostering helping to foster a positive, trusting, highly professional, and a more compassionate and trusting environment that promotes inclusive environment and to determine ways to initiate and mutual respect, celebrates diversity, and enhances community support programs toward that goal. engagement. The Council sponsors a variety of activities, including monthly In announcing the Council’s establishment, Dean Bertolami Council meetings, biannual Council Retreats, working groups, said, “Every dental school teaches its students the basic and programs, and social events dedicated to the process of culture clinical sciences they need to know in order to pass licensure change, along with strategies to assess and measure success in exams. But it is an emphasis on the values by which people the short- and long-term and to anchor the positive shifts in the lead their lives that offers the best insight into a dental school environment into the culture of the College in lasting ways. environment.” “Compassion, self-reflection, self-care, cultural competence, Beginning with 50 members, the Council now embraces friendliness, kindness, and respect,” added Dean Bertolami, “are 150 enthusiastic faculty and staff members who are energizing among the core values that describe a humanitarian environ- the culture in their roles as change agents. These individuals, ment for dental education – values that NYU Dentistry is well known as “Ambassadors,” strive to deepen their role and positioned to achieve fully.”

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2017 Research Scholarship Expo Highlights Breadth of Research Conducted by Students and Faculty

NYU Dentistry’s Research Scholarship Expo, held from April 19–21, 2017, showcased the research and scholarship of nearly 200 pre- and postdoctoral Hannah A. Liss, ’20, receives the Dentsply Sirona dental students, dental hygiene students, master’s Student Clinician Research Award presented by Dr. Dylan Hamilton, ’17, Advanced Education Program degree students, research scholars, and clinical faculty, Melissa Marlin, executive institutional sales manager in Pediatric Dentistry for Dentsply Sirona (left), and Dr. Louis Terracio. all of whom submitted ePosters, with 33 winning awards. The event was a collaboration of the Office of Research and the NYU Academy of Distinguished Educators. Keynote speaker Dr. Anna Di Gregorio, associate professor of basic science and craniofacial biology, discussed her research on the evolutionary origins of the backbone, and received the Kathleen C. Kinnally Outstanding Scientific Achievement Award, presented by Vice Dean for Academic Affairs and Dr. Analia Veitz-Keenan presents the Academy of Research Dr. Louis Terracio. Distinguished Educator Award for “Best Educational Dr. Anna Di Gregorio is presented the 2017 “Dr. Di Gregorio was selected to receive the Scholarship Presentation by a Dentist in the Program for Kathleen C. Kinnally Outstanding Scientific Kathleen C. Kinnally Outstanding Scientific Achieve- International Dentists” to Dr. Ngozi Chukwudifu, ’17, Achievement Award by Dr. Louis Terracio. Oral Surgery/RCSI Program for International Dentists. ment Award in recognition of her success in uncovering molecular switches that turn on gene expression during spine development,” said Dr. Terracio. “Over the past decade, her lab has amassed a collection of 34 fully characterized notochord CMS, or enhancers, the largest in any chordate animal,” he added. The College congratulates Dr. Di Gregorio and all of the Research Scholarship Expo award recipients, whose names, presentations, and mentors are listed on the following pages. In addition, the College would like to extend a special thank you to Ms. Maria DeAcetis, assistant to the vice dean for academic Dr. Ismael Khouly (right) with affairs and research, for her efforts in executing an Dr. Mashal Alrajihi, ’16, Comprehensive Dentistry Dr. Stephanie Karapetian (left) and Dr. Roshni Dhruva outstanding 2017 Research Scholarship Expo. Program for International Dentists, ’18

View the entire Research Scholarship Expo photo gallery online at dental.nyu.edu/expo.

Dr. Fabiola Milord presents her research on “Volunteerism in Action: Promoting Oral Health Awareness to the Surrounding Community.”

48 GLOBAL HEALTH NEXUS OFFICE OF RESEARCH AWARDS

Dean’s Award for Outstanding Presentation Dr. Michael C. Alfano OKU Research Award Hannah A. Liss, ’20 (Honors in Research Program) Zachary Goldsmith, ’19 Consulting the Auricle: A 3D-printed Reconstruction Role of Neuronal Pentraxin 1 (Nptx1) in Cranial of the Human Auris Placodes Development Faculty Advisor: Dr. Paulo G. Coelho, Faculty Advisor: Dr. Jean-Pierre N. Saint-Jeannet, Dept. of Biomaterials Dept. of Basic Science and Craniofacial Biology

Outstanding Presentation in Postdoctoral Research The NYU College of Dentistry Student Research Florante Ricarte, MS Group Award for Excellence in Research Abaloparatide: A Unique Regulator of Osteoblastic Andrew Hopkins, ’20 (Honors in Research Program) Genes Compared with PTH and PTHrP Silver Diamine Fluoride Inhibits Cariogenic Biofilm Faculty Advisor: Dr. Nicola C. Partridge, Formation in Deciduous Carious Lesions Dept. of Basic Science and Craniofacial Biology Faculty Advisor: Dr. Yihong Li, Ms. Maria DeAcetis Dept. of Basic Science and Craniofacial Biology Lukasz Witek, MS, PhD Three-dimensionally Printed Bioactive Coated Best Basic Science Presentation by a Student in Scaffolds for Long Bone Regeneration the DDS Program Through the Years ... Faculty Advisor: Dr. Paulo G. Coelho, Zachary Goldsmith, ’19 Dept. of Biomaterials Role of Neuronal Pentraxin 1 (Nptx1) in Cranial When Research Day began in Placodes Development 2001, there were a total of 8 Master of Science Research Award Faculty Advisor: Dr. Jean-Pierre N. Saint-Jeannet, poster presentations by DDS Lahari Bhavishetty Dept. of Basic Science and Craniofacial Biology and PG students. Today, that Load Bearing Properties of Lithium Disilicate and Ultra Translucent Zirconia for Minimally Invasive Best Basic Science Presentation in the Advanced number has risen to 176 and Restorations Education Program – Prosthodontics includes electronic poster Faculty Advisor: Dr. Yu Zhang, Omar Alburawi, BDS presentations by DDS, Dental Dept. of Biomaterials The Effect of a Nano Hydroxyapatite-coated Implant Hygiene, PG, Master’s, and Surface on Gene Expression of Osteogenic Markers Postdoctoral students, as well Best Presentation by a Research Scholar Faculty Advisor: Dr. Seiichi Yamano, as faculty. Kritika Srinivasan, BDS, MS, Junior Research Dept. of Prosthodontics Scientist Working closely with Dr. Louis Advanced Quantitative Point-of-Care “Salivary” Best Clinical Science Presentation in the Advanced Terracio, vice dean for academic Monitoring for Drugs of Abuse Educational Program – Endodontics affairs and research, Ms. Maria Faculty Advisor: Dr. John T. McDevitt, Davide Cuocolo, DDS DeAcetis has played a pivotal Dept. of Biomaterials Removal Rate of Separated Rotary Files in Molars role in the growth and success and Cleaning Efficacy Around and Beyond Separated of this annual event. “Maria has Violight Jonathan A. Ship Award for Translational TM Rotary Files Using the GentleWave System been the heart and soul of the Research Faculty Advisor: Dr. Asgeir Sigurdsson, student research program since Olivia Nguyen, ’19 (Honors in Research Program) Dr. I.N. & Sally Quartararo Dept. of Endodontics Effect of Silver Diamine Fluoride on Caries Lesion its inception,” says Dr. Terracio. of Deciduous Teeth Best Clinical Science Presentation by a Student in “Her leadership, organizational Faculty Advisor: Dr. Yihong Li, the DDS Program skills, and unwavering commit- Dept. of Basic Science and Craniofacial Biology Jesse Lemoine, ’18 ment to the students have been Comparing Sealing Capacity of MTA to Biodentine invaluable. Maria is great!” The Racquel Z. LeGeros Research Award in in Retrograde Obturation of Human Teeth-In Vitro Biomaterial Research Study Michelle M. Bowers, ’19 (Honors in Research Program) Faculty Advisor: Dr. Klenise S. Paranhos, Nanomechanical Assessment of Scaffold Dept. of Cariology and Comprehensive Care Regenerated Bone in Segmental Defects Faculty Advisor: Dr. Paulo G. Coelho, Best Clinical Case Study Poster by a Student in Dept. of Biomaterials the DDS Program Jessica Yeara, ’17, and Harpit Kanda, ’17 Samuel Raffaelli, ’19 (Honors in Research Program) (Special Patient Care Honors Program) Customized 3D Printed Bioactive Ceramic Scaffolds Cerebral Palsy: Literature Review and Case Report for Bone Defect Regeneration Faculty Advisor: Dr. Marc Henschel, Faculty Advisor: Dr. Paulo G. Coelho, Dept. of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Radiology Annual Research Day 2001 Dept. of Biomaterials & Medicine

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OFFICE OF RESEARCH AWARDS (continued)

Best Presentation by a Dental Hygiene Team Honorable Mention – Clinical Science Honorable Mention – Basic Science Presentation Rebeca Rosario, Shanty Singh, and Presentation by a Student in the DDS Program by a Student in the DDS Program (continued) Rachel Stepanek Bryce Ledner, ’18 Diana Naula, ’18 (Honors in Research Program) Lysis of P. Gingivalis with the Use of Silicon Conventional Flossing Versus a Novel Flossing Integration of Zn-Ca-P Coating on Zirconia and Nitride Bioceramics Device: A Randomized Clinical Trial Titanium Surfaces Faculty Advisor: Dr. Peter Loomer, Faculty Advisor: Dr. Mea Weinberg, Faculty Advisor: Dr. Yu Zhang, Ashman Dept. of Periodontology and Implant Ashman Dept. of Periodontology and Implant Dept. of Biomaterials Dentistry Dentistry Titus Son, ’19 (Honors in Research Program) Dentsply Sirona Student Clinician Research Jong Hyung Lee, ’17 (Honors in Research Effect of Zirconia Speed Sintering on the Antag- Award Program) onist Wear Student will present poster at the Dentsply Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma and Epithelial Faculty Advisor: Dr. Yu Zhang, Sirona Student Clinician Research Program in Dysplasia in Patients with Metal Allergy Dept. of Biomaterials Fort Lauderdale, Florida, March 2018 Faculty Advisor: Dr. Alexander Ross Kerr, Hannah A. Liss, ’20 (Honors in Research Dept. of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Honorable Mention – Presentation by a Dental Program) Radiology & Medicine Hygiene Team Consulting the Auricle: A 3D-printed Reconstruc- Christina Afonso and Pauline Minasian tion of the Human Auris Honorable Mention – Basic Science Presentation Forensic Odontology Faculty Advisor: Dr. Paulo G. Coelho, by a Student in the DDS Program Faculty Advisor: Ms. Winnie Furnari, Dept. of Biomaterials Lucy Hovanisyan, ’20 (Honors in Research Dental Hygiene Programs Program) Honorable Mention – Presentation by a Research Cortical Bone Trait Regulation in Bovine Growth Scholar Hormone Transgenic Mice by Insulin-like Growth Miriam Eckstein, Assistant Research Scientist Factor-1 CRAC Channels are Essential for Amelogenesis Faculty Advisor: Dr. Shoshana Yakar, Faculty Advisor: Dr. Rodrigo S. Lacruz, Dept. of Basic Science and Craniofacial Biology Dept. of Basic Science and Craniofacial Biology

NYU ACADEMY OF DISTINGUISHED EDUCATORS AWARDS

Best Educational Scholarship Poster by Faculty Best Educational Scholarship Presentation by a Best Educational Scholarship Presentation by a Dianne L. Sefo, RDH, MEd, Resident in the Advanced Education Program – Dentist in the Program for International Dentists Dental Hygiene Programs Pediatric Dentistry Ngozi Chukwudifu, BDS Multimedia Technologies Used in Pre-clinical Tamarinda Barry Figueroa, DDS Optimal Timing of Steroid Administration to Dental Hygiene Relating Parental Modeling and Dental Anxiety Prevent Irreversible Nerve Damage in the Pediatric Patient Faculty Advisor: Dr. Huzefa Talib, Best Clinical Case Study Poster by Faculty Faculty Advisor: Dr. Neal Herman, Program for International Dentists in Oral Max Huang, DDS, PhD, Dept. of Pediatric Dentistry Surgery/RCSI Dept. of Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology, Radiology & Medicine; and Best Educational Scholarship Presentation by a Honorable Mention – Educational Scholarship Leslie Abraham, DDS, Student in the DDS Program Presentation by a Dentist in the Program for Dept. of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Rachelle Wolk, ’19 (Honors in Research International Dentists Oral Surgical and Dental Considerations in a Program) Ye Shi, BDM, MSc Patient with Heterotaxy Syndrome Long-term Spatial Memory in Eulemurs and A Retrospective Study for the Strategic Use of Effects of Learning Schedules the Nasopalatine Canal for Full Arch Implant Faculty Advisor: Dr. Elena P. Cunningham, Rehabilitation Dept. of Basic Science and Craniofacial Biology Faculty Advisor: Dr. Takanori Suzuki, Ashman Dept. of Periodontology and Implant Dentistry

50 GLOBAL HEALTH NEXUS UNDER THE SEA

Researchers Study Sea Urchins for Clues to Better Dental Composite Structures

Clockwise, from top left: Dr. Gaurav Jain; Dr. John Evans; image from the study; the research team, with Jinyoung Jung, ’21; Dr. Martin Pendola.

alcium carbonate, or CaCO3, “Primary mesenchyme cells comprises more than 4% (PMCs) inside a sea urchin embryo

of the earth’s crust. Its most deposits amorphous CaCO3 within Ccommon natural forms are chalk, the matrix of spicule proteins where limestone, and marble, produced by these bricks are shaped into layers of “rSpSM50 turns out to be a really the sedimentation of the shells of calcium carbonate crystals,” notes Dr. important piece of the puzzle, as small fossilized snails, shellfish, and Jain. “However, the functional and it slows the formation kinetics but coral over millions of years. assembly capabilities of individual neither stabilizes nor destabilizes the NYU Dentistry researchers are spicule matrix proteins aren’t clear. extremely tiny mineral particles that studying how nature creates three- We are currently investigating one ultimately form these bricks,” says dimensional CaCO inorganic/organ- such protein found inside the spicules 3 coauthor Martin Pendola, PhD. ic based materials to form seashells, of a sea urchin embryo to understand CaCO has always been a man’s fa- invertebrate exoskeletons, and verte- what makes these proteins such effi- 3 vorite construction material to make brate bone, dentine, and enamel. cient ‘brick organizers.’” primitive tools, musical instruments, John Evans, DMD, PhD, a pro- The researchers looked at SM50, and craftware since the beginning of fessor in the Department of Basic one of the most abundant and civilization. In modern times, CaCO Science and Craniofacial Biology, well-studied proteins found inside 3 is the most widely used mineral in oversees a research group focusing these spicules. They found that a the paper, plastics, paints, and coat- on the study of proteins that mod- recombinant version of the SM50 ings industries both as a filler — and ulate the formation of biominerals, protein, rSpSM50, is a highly aggre- due to its special white color — as a which in turn create new composite gation-prone protein that forms tiny coating pigment. materials with unique properties, jelly-like structures called hydrogels “Our current research, funded by such as increased fracture and punc- in solution. These “jellies” capture the US Department of Energy, will ture resistances. tiny mineral nanoparticles and orga- enable scientists to better understand In a paper recently published in nize them into crystalline “bricks.” the mineralization and assembly Biochemistry, Gaurav Jain, PhD, a Moreover, rSpSM50 causes surface process crucial to spicule formation postdoctoral student in Dr. Evans’s texturing and forms randomly inter- in sea urchin,” said Dr. Evans. “Our lab and coauthor of “A Model Sea connected porous channels within ultimate goal is to determine the Urchin Spicule Matrix Protein, these crystals. molecular properties of these pro- rSpSM50, is a Hydrogelator that “What is unique about rSpSM50 teins that allow matrices to assemble, Modifies and Organizes the Miner- is that it fosters the formation and mineralize, and participate in the alization Process,” looked at how the organization of two different forms formation of naturally occurring CaCO matrix is organized inside of calcium carbonate - calcite and 3 organic/inorganic skeletal structures. a sea urchin spicule (see figure). At vaterite within the “jellies” them- The hope is that the comprehensive first, these spicules are nothing more selves, inducing fracture resistance to understanding of spicule proteins than chalk, but when combined with the overall structure,” said Dr. Jain. will enable the development of tun- sea urchin proteins, they form tiny Researchers used a specific type able fracture resistant materials that stacks of “bricks,” creating a structure of titration method that revealed the one day will find its use in develop- that provides some of the toughest details about very early events in the ing lightweight armor and sturdier defense against predators and the spicule formation. dental composites.” n harsh ocean conditions.

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HARNESSING THE POWER OF METABOLOMICS Dr. Xin Li and Team Identify Promising Target to Protect Bone in Patients with Diabetes

Dr. Xin Li

Dr. Xin Li (left) with Dr. Yuqi Guo Dr. Yuqi Guo

esearchers at the College pathway and with its more than cells, biofluids, tissue, or organ- have described a new target 20-fold increased concentration, it isms, and their interactions within that may open the door to overwhelmed the energy pathways. a system, called a metabolome. Rdeveloping therapies for preventing Additionally, the diabetic mice had Metabolomics is an extremely pow- bone fractures in people with type 2 considerably lower spongy bone erful tool because it can depict the diabetes. In a study published in Na- mass, known as trabecular bone, underlying biochemical activity and ture Communications, the investiga- making it easy to fracture. signaling between cells and tissues. tors report that hyperglycemic mice “The bottom line is that the high It is proving invaluable in identifying (or mice with type 2 diabetes) have a level of succinate combined with the biomarkers and pinpointing potential 24-fold higher accumulation of suc- finding of more fragile bone points drug targets for many diseases. cinate, an intermediate metabolite, in to a new target to protect bone,” said This study builds on previous the metabolic pathways of their bone Yuqi Guo, MD, associate research research by Dr. Li’s laboratory that marrow stromal cells. In comparison, scientist at NYU Dentistry, and the showed, for the first time, significant succinate was barely detectable in the study’s first author. accumulation of succinate in the normal mice. An intermediate me- Xin Li, PhD, associate professor of bone marrow and serum of hyper- tabolite is a compound that is both a basic science and craniofacial biology glycemic mice. It opens the door to product of one step in a biochemical and the study’s senior investigator, pursuing regulating succinate for pathway or cycle, as well as the sub- added: “The results are important protecting bone in diabetics. strate for the next step. because diabetics have a significantly Diabetes affects 29.1 million In the study, the researchers higher fracture risk and their healing Americans or 9.3 percent of the took samples of bone marrow from process is always delayed,” she said. population in the United States, ac- hyperglycemic male mice and “In our study, the hyperglycemic cording to 2012 Centers for Disease healthy mice. They studied the bone mice had increased bone resorption Control and Prevention data. Bone metabolism at the cellular level of [the breakdown and absorption complications, such as hip or back the mice. Using advanced imaging of old bone], which outpaced the fractures, can be devastating. The and computational techniques, they formation of new bone. This has im- Women’s Health Initiative found that identified 142 metabolites that were plications for bone protection, as well type 2 diabetes was linked to a 20 significantly altered by more than 1.5 as for the treatment of diabetes-asso- percent risk increase in fractures. times in the diabetic mice. Of 142 ciated collateral bone damage.” Other coauthors from NYU metabolites, 126 were upregulated The research is based on a relative- include Chengzhi Xie, Jian Yang, Tao (or increased) and 16 were down- ly new field of research, metabolo- Yu, Ruohan Zhang, Tianqing Zhang, regulated (or decreased). Succinate mics, which entails examining small and Deepak Saxena. n was the first metabolite in the energy molecules, or metabolites, within

52 GLOBAL HEALTH NEXUS THE ART OF SCIENCE

The Anatomical Record Cover Features Research by Dr. Johanna Warshaw, Dr. Timothy G. Bromage, and Collaborators

VOL. 300 NO. 7 JULY 2017 TheAnatomicalRecord A Advances in Integrative Anatomy and Evolutionary Biology The July 2017 issue of The Anatomical Record: R Advances in Integrative Anatomy and Evolutionary Biology, features an image from a collaborative study by Johanna Warshaw, PhD, clinical assistant professor of basic science and craniofacial biology, Timothy G. Bromage, PhD, professor of biomaterials and of basic science and craniofacial biology, and collaborators Carl J. Terranova, PhD, and the late Donald H. Enlow, PhD. The study, “Collagen Fiber Orientation in Primate Long Bones,” considers the effect of developmental constraints on collagen fiber orientation (CFO), particularly in primary (unremodeled) bone. The researchers used circularly polarized light microscopy to examine patterns of CFO in cross-sections from the mid-shaft femur, humerus, tibia, radius, and ulna in a range of living primate groups with varied body sizes, evolutionary relationships, and elebrating COVER locomotor behaviors. 100YEARS of xcellence in They found that a preponderance of longitudi- ANATOMICALE PUBLICATION nally-oriented collagen (aligned with the long axis AN OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ANATOMISTS KURT H. ALBERTINE • EDITOR-IN-CHIEF H. ALBERTINE KURT OF ANATOMISTS OF THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION AN OFFICIAL PUBLICATION of the bone shaft) is characteristic of both primary and remodeled bone, and that where variation does occur among groups, it is not understood simply via interpretations of mechanical loads, as is often Circularly polarized light microscopy of fibrolamellar bone, colorized. suggested, although adaptations to tension and/or shear are considered. Rather, much of the variation correlates with differences in the kind of primary bone tissue present, and this in turn relates to the rate at which bone is deposited during growth. The examination of bone microstructure is a powerful tool for paleontologists interested in reconstructing the biology and characteristics of extinct species, as many microscopic features of bone are maintained in fossilized materials. This study makes clear that variation in collagen fiber orientation cannot be considered to be solely a consequence of differences in locomotion, and associated patterns of loading on the bones. Patterns of CFO in fossil bones of extinct primates and other vertebrates must be interpreted in light of the appar- ent relationship between CFO and bone growth and development at the tissue level. n

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A TOUCHY SUBJECT

Haptic-Based Simulation for Periodontal Education: An NYU Dentistry–NYU Abu Dhabi Collaboration

Peter M. Loomer, DDS, PhD Dianne L. Sefo, RDH, MEd

ith support from the NYU human errors by allowing dental and and dental hygiene students begin Global Seeds Grant for dental hygiene students to develop developing their clinical skills by Collaborative Research, skills more efficiently in a shorter pe- practicing on teeth models, which Wtwo NYU Dentistry faculty members, riod of time. However, existing haptic are not realistic in terms of human Peter M. Loomer, DDS, PhD, clinical simulation tools have numerous lim- tissues. Recently, there has been a professor and chair of the Ashman itations, including less than optimal remarkable increase in the use of Department of Periodontology & visualization and tactile sensation, haptic technology in dental educa- Implant Dentistry, and Dianne L. use of a stylus instead of a dental in- tion. However, there is still room for Sefo, RDH, MEd, clinical instructor strument, inability to view position- improvement in current haptic tools, in dental hygiene, are collaborating ing of hands in virtual simulation, which we are addressing through the with Mohamed Eid, PhD, assistant often only dominant hand used with Haptodont Project. As educators, it is professor of electrical and computer no training for the non-dominant our responsibility to meet the needs engineering at NYU Abu Dhabi, on hand, and inability to practice proper of our students so that they can effec- what they are calling “The Haptodont ergonomics and positioning. tively gain the cognitive and psycho- Project.” The project is designed to Professor Sefo had given a great motor skills required for periodontal improve clinical periodontal edu- deal of thought to a possible solution instrumentation expertise.” cation through haptic technology and came up with the concept of Professor Sefo brought her idea to (the science of interactions involving using a version of the tool that sim- Dr. Loomer, who found the concept touch). The project focuses on the re- ulates periodontal procedures both intriguing and became her enthusias- search, development, and evaluation haptically and graphically as a means tic collaborator. of a realistic and precise simulator of increasing learners’ knowledge/ Says Dr. Loomer, “Haptic-based to overcome limitations in training experience level in order to per- simulators employ a haptic device dental and dental hygiene students in form periodontal procedures on live whereby the learner holds the stylus periodontal procedures. patients. of the haptic device instead of the real The use of a haptic simulator has “I think that any good invention dental instrument, whose virtual rep- been proven to increase patient stems from recognizing a need,” says resentation is shown on the screen, safety and reduce risk associated with Professor Sefo. “Traditionally, dental and reproduce tactile sensations in

54 GLOBAL HEALTH NEXUS New Series of Videos Highlights Innovative Research Being Conducted in the Department of Biomaterials

The Department of Biomaterials has produced a series of videos, which can be viewed from the video gallery on the Department’s web page (dental.nyu.edu/faculty/biomaterials.html) as well as on the College’s YouTube page (youtube.com/NYUDentistry), showcasing the Department’s faculty and their research. The series includes “Diagnostic Research” with Dr. John T. McDevitt; “Measuring the Periodic Table” with Dr. Timothy Bromage; “Reconstruc- tive Surgery” with Dr. Paulo Coelho; “Dental Implants in the Real World” with Dr. Jack Ricci; and “Next Generation of Ceramic Dental the hand of the operator. Our idea further development; and the model Restorations” with Dr. Yu Zhang. was to use virtual reality and haptics will be tested with students soon technologies to create a periodontal after. simulator which allows learners to The NYU Dentistry–NYU Abu acquire tactile skills while perform- Dhabi team has already been able to ing diagnosis and/or treatment overcome a number of challenges. procedures for periodontal diseases. They have developed dual devices The learner will be able to visualize with custom instrument handling a 3D virtual human mouth and feel grips, a finger-rest support system, a physical tactile sensations as she/he physical scan to provide more realis- touches the surface of teeth, gingiva, tic tactile feedback, and multi-region bottom of the periodontal pocket, haptic rendering for more realistic and calculi in addition to the cheek, interaction and immersive virtual tongue, and floor of the mouth via reality. virtual dental instruments.” The College has submitted an The next step was to identify application to patent the characteris- someone who could use haptic tics of the new haptic learning tool, technology to create this kind of naming Dr. Loomer, Professor Sefo, simulator. They found that person in and Dr. Eid as the inventors, and the Dr. Eid, who is currently overseeing patent is pending. In addition, the a team of engineers at NYU Abu three co-inventors have collaborated Dhabi who are taking hardware that on an article about an evaluation currently exists and customizing it study that they conducted as part to meet the needs of the software of the development process and developed at NYU Dentistry. Dr. will soon submit it to IEEE Access, a Loomer and Professor Sefo are also peer-reviewed journal for the engi- working with a 3D animator from neering community. NYU’s Global Learning and Innova- “Future goals,” says Dr. Loomer, tion team, who is designing realistic “include partnering with additional models for the software. Once the institutions as testing sites to eval- simulation model is designed, it uate teaching methodologies, using will be evaluated by periodontal the technology to perform surgical and dental hygiene faculty at NYU; procedures, and enabling long- their feedback will be used to guide distance education.” n

FALL 2017 55 RECRUITING THE BEST

Dr. Jessica Hilburg, Dr. David Arghavani, Dr. Aditi Bhattacharya Dr. Lorel Burns formerly associate professor of dental formerly clinical assistant professor has been appointed assistant has been appointed an instructor medicine and associate dean for clinical at the University of New England professor of oral and maxillofacial in the Dr. I.N. and Sally Quartararo affairs at the University of New England (UNE) College of Dental Medicine, surgery. Dr. Bhattacharya holds Department of Endodontics. Dr. College of Dental Medicine, has joined has been appointed clinical assistant a PhD degree in oral and cranio- Burns holds a DDS degree from the College as associate dean for clinical professor of cariology and compre- facial sciences and a certificate NYU College of Dentistry and a affairs. Dr. Hilburg spent much of her hensive care. Dr. Arghavani holds in clinical research, both from the certificate in endodontics from the academic career at Columbia University, a DDS degree from NYU College University of California San Fran- University of Pennsylvania School where she began on a part-time basis in of Dentistry and an advanced edu- cisco, where she also completed of Dental Medicine. 2004 and became full-time in 2007. During cation certificate in prosthodontics a postdoctoral fellowship in clinical that period, she served as director of the from the University of Medicine and and translational sciences. Third-Year Clinical Program and director Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ). of Clinical Systems. Dr. Hilburg received her DDS degree from the State University of New York at Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine, where she also earned an undergraduate degree in biology. In her role as associate dean for clinical affairs, she is responsible for providing leadership and strategic management for all patient-centered care and clinical compliance activities.

Dr. Davide Cuocolo Dr. Lauren M. Feldman, Dr. Robert W. Frare, has been appointed a clinical formerly resident instructor for formerly adjunct clinical assistant assistant professor of endodontics. pediatric pre-clinical and clinical professor of restorative dentistry at Dr. Cuocolo earned his dental sessions at the Harvard School Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, degree at the University of Naples of Dental Medicine, has been has been appointed a clinical Federico II in Italy and an advanced appointed a clinical assistant instructor in the Department of education certificate in endodontics professor of pediatric dentistry. Dr. Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, from the NYU College of Dentistry, Feldman holds a DMD degree and Radiology and Medicine. Dr. Frare where he also completed the an advanced education certificate in holds a DMD degree from Tufts Uni- Programs for International Dentists pediatric dentistry from the Harvard versity School of Dental Medicine in comprehensive dentistry and in School of Dental Medicine. and he completed a fellowship in endodontics. dental care for the developmentally disabled at the State University of New York at Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine.

56 GLOBAL HEALTH NEXUS Dr. Babak Hamidi Dr. Shulamite Huang Dr. Chandra Iyer, Ms. Samantha Jaser, has been appointed a clinical assistant has been appointed a research formerly a clinical assistant professor formerly assistant director of graduate professor of periodontology and implant instructor in the Department of Epi- of removable prosthodontics at the student affairs and admissions for the dentistry. Dr. Hamidi holds a DDS demiology & Health Promotion. Dr. University of California San Francisco, NYU Rory Meyers College of Nurs- degree and an advanced education Huang holds a PhD in managerial has been appointed a clinical instructor ing, has been appointed assistant certificate in periodontics from NYU sciences and applied economics in the Department of Cariology and director for international admissions College of Dentistry, and an MPH from the Wharton School at the Comprehensive Care. Dr. Iyer holds and recruitment for the Programs degree from Loma Linda University. University of Pennsylvania. a DMD degree from the University of for International Dentists. Ms. Jaser Connecticut School of Dental Medicine, holds an MA degree in international an advanced education certificate in education from NYU Steinhardt and a prosthodontics from the Herman Ostrow BA degree in Middle Eastern studies School of Dentistry at USC, and a certif- and political science from the NYU icate in biomaterials from the University College of Arts & Science. of Alabama at Birmingham.

Mr. Steven C. Kohlberg, Dr. Clara Lee Mr. Shah Meharaj, Ms. Levita Lowe Mitchell, formerly Upper East Side man- has been appointed a clinical formerly financial systems analyst formerly supervisor for business ager of the East Coast Orthotic & instructor in the Department of Oral for Omnicom Media Group, has systems configuration at Kaiser Prosthetic Corporation, has been and Maxillofacial Pathology, Radiol- been appointed senior financial Permanente, has been appointed appointed a clinic manager for ogy and Medicine. Dr. Lee holds a analyst for budget planning and stra- director of scheduling systems the Dental Faculty Practices. Mr. DDS degree from NYU College of tegic initiatives. Mr. Meharaj holds a management in the Office of Kohlberg holds an MS degree from Dentistry. BBA degree from Pace University. Administration, Finance, Clinical and Hofstra University and a BS degree Student Services. Ms. Mitchell holds from Quinnipiac University. an MPA degree in health policy and management from NYU.

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Dr. Siamak Najafi- Dr. Liliana Ortiz Camacho, Dr. Chrystalla Orthodoxou, Ms. Yae Seul “Jenny” Park, Abrandabadi, the recipient of the 2016 Dr. Harold formerly assistant professor of formerly a research consultant for formerly in private practice, has Litvak Junior Fellowship in Prostho- restorative dentistry and director of the the Population Council, has been been appointed a clinical assistant dontics, has been appointed clinical Advanced Education in General Den- appointed program administrator for professor of prosthodontics. assistant professor of prosthodon- tistry (AEGD) program at the Maurice Global Outreach Programs. Dr. Najafi-Abrandabadi holds a DDS tics. Dr. Ortiz holds a DDS degree H. Kornberg School of Dentistry at Ms. Park holds an MPH degree degree in general dentistry from from the Universidad del Zulia in Temple University, has been appointed from Columbia University and a BA Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Maracaibo, Venezuela, and an a clinical assistant professor of degree in public health from the Sciences in Tehran, Iran, and an advanced education certificate in cariology and comprehensive care. University of California Berkeley. advanced education certificate in prosthodontics from NYU Dentistry. Dr. Orthodoxou holds a DDS degree prosthodontics from NYU from NYU College of Dentistry. College of Dentistry, where he also completed the comprehensive dentistry program for International Dentists.

Ms. Sharoya J. Sales, Dr. Dena Sapanaro, Dr. Leila Soltani formerly senior financial aid advisor formerly a lecturer in the manage- has been appointed a clinical and scholarships/grants coordinating ment of medical emergencies at the assistant professor of periodontology manager for Brooklyn Law School, University of Pittsburgh School of and implant dentistry. Dr. Soltani has been appointed associate Dental Medicine, has been appoint- holds a DDS degree from Babol Welcome also to: director of financial aid and support ed a clinical assistant professor of University in Babol, Iran, and an services for the Office of Student pediatric dentistry. Dr. Sapanaro advanced education certificate in Affairs & Academic Support holds an MS degree in biology from periodontics from Shahid Beheshti Ms. Danielle Bartlett, Services. Ms. Sales holds a Montclair State University, a DDS University in Tehran. formerly a practice supervisor at BS degree in human services degree and an advanced education St. Francis Hospital in Ros- from CUNY. certificate in pediatric dentistry from lyn, New York, who has been NYU College of Dentistry, and a appointed clinic manager in the certificate in dental anesthesiology Department of Orthodontics. from the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine.

58 GLOBAL HEALTH NEXUS Mr. Ryan St. Germain, Dr. Suzette M. Stines, Dr. Denise A. Trochesset, formerly director of campaign and formerly course director and formerly associate professor of oral constituent engagement in the New assistant clinical professor of operative biology and pathology and director of York Regional Office of Northwestern dentistry at the University of New oral pathology at Stony Brook Univer- University, has been appointed senior England College of Dental Medicine, sity School of Dental Medicine, has director of development and alumni has been appointed a been appointed a clinical professor relations. Mr. St. Germain holds an clinical assistant professor of and associate chair of the Department MBA in finance and master’s and cariology and comprehensive care. of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, bachelor’s degrees in sociology from Dr. Stines holds a DDS degree from the Radiology and Medicine. Dr. Tro- Fordham University. University of North Carolina School of chesset holds a DDS degree from the Dentistry at Chapel Hill and a certificate University of Minnesota. in applied biostatistics from the University of Washington School of Public Health.

Dr. Ilser Turkyilmaz, Dr. Thomas G. Wiedemann, Dr. Chengwu Yang, formerly an assistant professor of formerly in private practice, has been formerly assistant professor of prosthodontics and implant clinic appointed a clinical assistant professor biostatistics at Pennsylvania State director for the Department of Compre- of oral and maxillofacial surgery. Dr. University College of Medicine, has hensive Dentistry at the University of Wiedemann holds MD and DDS been appointed a research associate Texas Health Science Center at San degrees from Ludwig-Maximilians- professor in the Department of Epide- Antonio, has been appointed a clinical University (LMU) Munich School of miology & Health Promotion. Dr. Yang associate professor of prosthodontics. Medicine, and a Dr.med.dent degree holds a PhD degree in biostatistics Dr. Turkyilmaz holds a DMD degree from RWTH Aachen University in from The Medical University of South from Boston University’s Henry M. Germany. He also received a certificate Carolina, an MS degree in medical Goldman School of Dental Medicine in oral and maxillofacial surgery from statistics from Sun Yat-Sen University and a DDS degree and a PhD in Ulm University in Germany. of Medical Sciences in Guangzhou, prosthodontics from Hacettepe Uni- China, and an MD degree from Tongji versity in Turkey. He also completed a Medical University in Wuhan, China. fellowship in implant dentistry at Ohio State University.

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Joining the Ranks of the Full-time Faculty:

Dr. Leonard Berkowitz, Dr. Tara Byrd, formerly an adjunct clinical assistant formerly an adjunct clinical instructor in the professor of cariology and comprehensive Department of Cariology and Comprehensive care, as a clinical instructor in the Care, as a clinical instructor in the Department Department of Cariology and of Cariology and Comprehensive Care. Comprehensive Care.

Dr. Donna Catapano, Dr. Debra K. Fischoff, Mr. Harold Jennings, formerly an adjunct assistant professor formerly an adjunct clinical assistant formerly an adjunct clinical instructor of dental hygiene, as a clinical assistant professor of oral and maxillofacial pathol- in dental hygiene, as a clinical professor of dental hygiene. ogy, radiology and medicine, as a clinical instructor in dental hygiene. assistant professor of oral and maxillofacial pathology, radiology and medicine.

Dr. Michael A. Katz, Dr. Arthi M. Kumar, formerly an adjunct clinical associate formerly an adjunct clinical instructor in dental hy- professor of orthodontics, as a clinical giene and in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial associate professor of orthodontics. Pathology, Radiology and Medicine, as a clinical instructor in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Radiology and Medicine.

60 GLOBAL HEALTH NEXUS We Extend a Warm Welcome to Our Newest Adjunct Faculty

Department of Cariology and Comprehensive Care Dr. Eric W. Brotman, adjunct clinical instructor Dr. Philip Buccigrossi, adjunct clinical instructor Dr. Dayna M. Cassandra, adjunct clinical assistant professor Dr. Man-Sing Cheung, adjunct clinical instructor Dr. Joanna Hrymoc-Sinha, adjunct clinical assistant professor Dr. Lauren Jain, adjunct instructor Dr. Dana Kapparova, adjunct clinical instructor Dr. Min Jung Kim, adjunct clinical instructor Dr. Migena Kotelli, adjunct clinical assistant professor Ms. Angelita Leon, Dr. William H. Lieberman, Dr. Ivetta Krol, adjunct clinical instructor formerly an adjunct clinical instructor in formerly an adjunct clinical associate Dr. Mark R. Makiling, adjunct instructor dental hygiene, as a clinical instructor in professor of pediatric dentistry, as a Dr. Asma Muzaffar, adjunct clinical assistant professor dental hygiene. clinical associate professor of Dr. Jarrett A. Pikser, adjunct clinical instructor pediatric dentistry. Dr. Lokesh C. Rao, adjunct clinical instructor Dr. Bernadette Sawa, adjunct clinical instructor

Dental Hygiene Program Ms. Yamile E. Ayala, adjunct clinical instructor Mr. Xiao-Qing Q. Fung, adjunct clinical instructor Ms. Olga Gnatovych, adjunct clinical instructor Ms. Rachel D. Kurlander, adjunct clinical instructor Ms. Zoila G. Perez-Mejia, adjunct clinical instructor Ms. Joanna Peza-Kulikowski, adjunct clinical instructor Ms. Humara Sultana, adjunct instructor Ms. Staci A. Violante, adjunct clinical instructor

Department of Epidemiology and Health Promotion Dr. Eugenio D. Beltran Aguilar, adjunct professor Dr. Rodrigo Rego, adjunct instructor Ms. Sharon A. McLaughlin, Dr. Cheryline Pezzullo, formerly an adjunct clinical assistant formerly an adjunct instructor in the Department of Orthodontics professor of dental hygiene, as a Department of Cariology and Dr. Nicolas M. Freda, adjunct clinical assistant professor clinical instructor in dental hygiene. Comprehensive Care, as a clinical instructor in the Department of Department of Pediatric Dentistry Cariology and Comprehensive Care. Dr. Marisa A. Pereira, adjunct clinical assistant professor

Ashman Department of Periodontology and Implant Dentistry Dr. Arvin Medi Kadempour, adjunct clinical assistant professor

Department of Prosthodontics Dr. Mark S. Andrawis, adjunct clinical assistant professor Congratulations also to: Dr. Christine Chu, adjunct clinical assistant professor Dr. Terry Y. Lin, adjunct clinical associate professor Dr. Isabel Schablowski, adjunct instructor Dr. Zahra Bagheri, Dr. Paul Zhivago, adjunct clinical assistant professor formerly an adjunct clinical assistant professor of cariology and comprehensive care, as a clinical assistant professor of cariology and comprehensive care.

Dr. Paul R. Baker, formerly an adjunct clinical assistant professor of oral and maxillofacial surgery, as a clinical assistant professor of oral and maxillofacial surgery.

FALL 2017 61 PROMOTING OUR OWN

Ms. Maya Ardon, Dr. Robert M. Bagoff, formerly associate director of formerly adjunct clinical assistant student life and leadership initiatives, professor of cariology and Mr. Guy Akiva, has been promoted to Mr. Robert Arrasate, comprehensive care, has been formerly a senior systems engineer director of student affairs. formerly an audio/visual technician for promoted to adjunct clinical for Technology and Informatics Technology and Informatics Services associate professor of cariology Services (TIS), has been promoted to (TIS), has been promoted to team and comprehensive care. director of systems and infrastructure lead for educational media. for TIS.

Ms. Erin Brent, Dr. Simone Duarte, formerly assistant dean for formerly clinical assistant professor financial planning, budget, and of basic science and craniofacial Ms. Elizabeth Best, strategic initiatives, has been Dr. Stephen J. Chu, biology, has been promoted to formerly outreach program promoted to associate dean for formerly adjunct clinical associate clinical associate professor of basic administrator in the Department financial & academic planning and professor of prosthodontics, has been science and craniofacial biology. of Pediatric Dentistry, has been strategic initiatives. promoted to adjunct clinical professor promoted to grants administrator of prosthodontics. for the department.

Ms. Winnie Furnari, Mr. John D. McIntosh, formerly clinical associate professor formerly assistant dean for clinical of dental hygiene, has been promoted administration and revenue cycle Ms. Shellie Fizer, to clinical professor of dental hygiene. Dr. Xin Li, management, has been promoted formerly program administrator for the formerly assistant professor of basic to associate dean for clinical Linhart Continuing Dental Education science and craniofacial biology, has administration and revenue cycle (CDE) Program, has been promoted been promoted to associate professor management. to assistant director of CDE of basic science and craniofacial marketing and recruitment. biology.

62 GLOBAL HEALTH NEXUS Dr. Amr M. Moursi, Mr. Cristián Opazo, formerly associate professor of formerly senior instructional pediatric dentistry, has been promoted technologist, has been promoted to Ms. Kim Misevis, to professor of pediatric dentistry. Dr. Olivier Nicolay, director of educational technology. formerly assistant director, clinical associate professor of international admissions and orthodontics and former acting chair recruitment for the Programs for of the Department of Orthodontics, International Dentists, has been has been appointed chair of the promoted to senior director of the Department of Orthodontics. Programs for International Dentists.

Ms. Ana Quinche, Mr. Jonathan Serbin, formerly lead dental assistant, formerly a human resources generalist, has been promoted to has been promoted to human Dr. Nuray Ozu, dental hygienist for orthodontics. Dr. Maria P. Rodriguez Cardenas, resources manager in the Office of formerly adjunct clinical instructor formerly a clinical instructor in the Department Human Resources and Faculty Services. in the Department of Cariology and of Cariology and Comprehensive Care, Comprehensive Care, has been has been promoted to promoted to adjunct clinical assistant clinical assistant professor of cariology professor of cariology and and comprehensive care. comprehensive care.

Ms. Fern S. Shulman-Dembner, Ms. Yuet Ming Yuen-Ologan, formerly adjunct clinical assistant professor formerly senior clinic manager, has of dental hygiene, has been promoted been promoted to assistant director of Dr. Sonal S. Shah, to adjunct clinical associate professor of Dr. Seiichi Yamano, patient-centered care services. clinical assistant professor of oral and dental hygiene. formerly assistant professor of maxillofacial pathology, radiology and prosthodontics, has been promoted medicine, has been appointed to associate professor of prostho- director of the 8W oral medicine dontics. clinic.

FALL 2017 63 GRANTS AND PHILANTHROPY

How Our Industry Partners Are Advancing Qthe Profession& and the Public Good: A Conversation with Jeffrey T. Slovin,A CEO of Dentsply Sirona

Mr. Jeffrey T. Slovin, CEO of Dentsply Sirona, a Fortune 500 company, sat down recently with Dr. Mark Wolff, associate dean for development, to discuss Dentsply Sirona’s philosophy of corporate social responsibility. Their conversation follows.

64 GLOBAL HEALTH NEXUS Dr. Wolff: What is Dentsply Sirona’s for children and adults, supporting generations of dental leaders in their philosophy of corporate social re- the success of next generation dental respective communities. sponsibility? professionals, and sustaining healthy Along with education and re- communities where we conduct search, we support non-governmen- Mr. Slovin: We see our role in the business. Through the Foundation, tal organizations working to improve world as being a good corporate cit- we are committed to funding pro- oral health. Dentsply Sirona has sup- izen in all the communities in which grams that build a strong future for ported Oral Health America and its our employees live, work, and serve. improved health. efforts to connect communities with As a business, we are committed to As part of our social responsibility resources to drive access to care, innovation and education to drive and Company vision, we provide increase health literacy, and advocate continual advances in dental care to the largest investment in clinical for policies that improve health. improve oral health, which ultimate- research and development in the Our philanthropy spans the ly drives overall health and well-be- industry with more than 350,000 globe, including the recent support ing. Our philosophy of corporate dental professionals attending our and equipment donations to local social responsibility and philanthro- 10,000 courses every year for more dental clinics in Cambodia provid- py is consistent with our beliefs and than 60 years, in programs that span ing treatment to children without business practices, and targets people more than 80 countries. By sup- basic dental care. Over the course and programs engaged in health porting learning environments, we of a three-day mission, the team promotion and disease prevention, continuously advance the quality of treated more than 600 patients. I education, and improving access to patient care worldwide. am especially proud of “Project 32,” oral health care. Meeting the dental needs of a a worldwide initiative by Dentsply global population requires extensive Sirona Endodontics that promotes Dr. Wolff: How does the company’s research and education. To support the advancement of root canal vision fit into this philosophy? this, we partner with dental insti- procedures and the importance tutions around the globe, including of maintaining the health of all 32 Mr. Slovin: Our vision, “Delivering every US dental school, to contribute teeth. With many regions around the innovative dental solutions to im- to the development of next-genera- world lacking an affordable way to prove oral health worldwide,” serves tion dental professionals. provide root canal treatment, Project as the foundation for our company For almost 60 years we have 32 provides clinical education for mission: “Empowering dental profes- funded the SCADA (Student Com- dentists to perform a successful root sionals to provide better, safer, faster petition Advancing Dental Research canal treatment using a single- dental care.” and Its Application) student clinician patient kit. Through the program, We know that optimizing oral research competition engaging practitioners can confidently bring health can have a profound impact talented dental and dental hygiene healthy outcomes to patients in their on a person’s overall health, confi- students involved in university-based communities. dence, and economic opportunities. oral health research. Since its in- We also know that better dental care ception, the program has expanded Dr. Wolff: Aside from philanthro- is an important component in build- to include 18 national programs py, are there other ways in which ing strong communities, and many covering 39 countries and more Dentsply Sirona embraces its role as people around the globe do not have than 7,000 students from around the a good corporate citizen? access to dental care. By supporting world. SCADA alums have gone on and partnering with professional to have significant academic careers, Mr. Slovin: We embrace our lead- organizations and philanthropic and others have become leaders in ership role in the dental industry groups which share our vision for professional organizations and as through investments in innovation better oral health, we are changing outstanding clinicians. and education. As a leader, we have lives for the better. Dentsply Sirona supports ed- a larger responsibility to set the ucation programs such as ADEA standards for others to follow. With Dr. Wolff: What are some examples (American Dental Education Asso- 15,000 employees across more than of the company’s corporate philan- ciation) and IFDEA (International 40 countries, our potential to lead as thropy in action? Federation of Dental Education a good corporate citizen is seen vast- Association), and we provide grants ly beyond innovation and education. Mr. Slovin: The Dentsply Sirona to schools and universities around As a large global employer, we Foundation, now in its 62nd year, was the globe. Through our partnerships understand the importance of devel- founded with the principal objectives with all of these programs, we’ve oping a team of employees to create of improving oral health and access been able to help shape the next a passionate work environment to

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help shape the dental industry. Our growth. Our Women Inspired most recent partnership on behalf employees thrive on collaboration Network (WIN) program is a critical of the creation of the magnificent and the opportunity to make a differ- leadership development tool that Dentsply Sirona Endodontic Suite, ence. We invest a significant amount quadrupled in size this year and will which opened last fall (see related of time and resources into employee have a tremendous impact on our story on page 68). What have been learning, including external and ability to continue to grow and be some of the highlights of that part- internal opportunities. In fact, this successful as The Dental Solutions nership for Dentsply Sirona and for year we launched our own Dentsply CompanyTM. you, personally? Sirona University to invest in current Dentsply Sirona’s strong commit- and next generation leadership ment to our values sets the behav- Mr. Slovin: NYU and Dentsply through state-of the-art development ioral expectations for our employees, Sirona share similar missions of programs. Our continued success business partners, and industry con- education, research, and innovation depends on the effective use of talent sultants. Ultimately, this proactive with a goal of providing the best in and skills from all our employees, approach helps ensure that Dentsply patient care. Supporting universities leveraging our global diversity and Sirona’s social responsibility across is a key clinical focus for Dentsply multicultural workforce. the workplace, environment, and Sirona. From the students to experi- Women are playing an increas- dental industry sustains a future of enced educators, we are motivating ingly larger role in dentistry and principled corporate citizenship. one another to drive the industry Dentsply Sirona recognizes the need forward and improve oral health to support and develop our female Dr. Wolff: Dentsply Sirona and globally. colleagues and to provide opportu- NYU Dentistry have had a long and The recent merger has set us on a nities for personal and professional fruitful relationship, including our path to further empower dental pro-

66 GLOBAL HEALTH NEXUS fessionals, like those being educated me. With the right tools in the hands powerful, and I want our organi- at the NYU Dentsply Sirona End- of such a great institution, NYU will zation to do everything within our odontic Suite, to provide better, safer inspire students to create the future reach to help support this amazing and faster diagnostic and endodontic of endodontics, instilling an elevated profession. I know that optimizing therapy. Dentists educated at the standard of care. oral health can have a profound NYU program bring their expertise to impact on individual confidence, communities around the world after Dr. Wolff: Have any of your own life and inadequate oral health can their graduation. So our partnership experiences helped shape Dentsp- significantly impair a person’s quality will have a global and long-term ly Sirona’s approach to corporate of life. For example, dental diseases impact. I am proud of what we philanthropy? in children have a negative influence accomplished together and could not on nutrition, learning, and attaining be happier to support the design and Mr. Slovin: I consider myself very their full potential. As a father of two construction of the Suite, in addition lucky to be a part of this wonderful young children, the staggering fact to providing state-of-the-art equip- profession. Dental professionals are that over 51 million school hours are ment, technology, and software. good, hard working people who tru- lost each year in the US alone due to Now, NYU has one of the most so- ly want the best for their patients. dental related illnesses further fuels phisticated endodontic suites in the In my 17 years in the dental my core commitment to empow- nation, ensuring the ability to pro- industry I have witnessed first-hand er the improvement of better oral vide the finest endodontic education how dentists change lives. I’ve met so health through Dentsply Sirona’s and to support the delivery of the many people whose lives have been approach to social responsibility. highest quality endodontic care. This improved, and some even saved, due has been the absolute highlight for to proper clinical care. It is incredibly Dr. Wolff: Thank you, Jeffrey. n

Participants in the 2016 SCADA,student clinician research program.

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n Thursday, November 17, in the nation, ensuring our ability to Hamilton said, “Thanks to Dentsply 2016, NYU Dentistry cele- provide the finest endodontic educa- Sirona and its partnership with the brated the culmination of a tion in an environment that reflects College of Dentistry, we have been Ogoal set years earlier with a ribbon truly patient-centered care. And it able to create this beautiful, most ad- cutting ceremony for the opening could never have happened without vanced facility of its kind. Just one of of the Dentsply Sirona Endodontic Dentsply Sirona.” the new treatment centers would be Suite. The new clinical suite, which Dr. Asgeir Sigurdsson, associate impressive, that there are 37 of them employs the most advanced educa- professor and chair of NYU’s is remarkable, and that they are all tional and patient care technologies Dr. Ignatius N. and Sally Quartararo in the same location and intercon- available, was made possible by a Department of Endodontics, nected is even more so. NYU thanks partnership between NYU Dentistry expressed his appreciation to both Dentsply Sirona from the bottom of and Dentsply Sirona, the world’s Dentsply Sirona and the College’s our hearts for the remarkable contri- largest manufacturer of professional leadership team for “making possible bution that this new facility makes to dental products and technologies. this outstanding facility.” “For an the College of Dentistry and to our “Today,” said Dr. Charles N. endodontics department chair,” he students’ education. It is wonderful Bertolami, Herman Robert Fox Dean added, “it is a dream come true.” to know that the future endodontists of NYU Dentistry, “NYU has the Speaking on behalf of New York we are training will have a positive most sophisticated endodontic suite University, NYU President Andrew impact on the lives of our patients

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Celebrates Opening of the Dentsply Sirona Endodontic Suite

68 GLOBAL HEALTH NEXUS and on our community because of scanner, utilizing state-of-the-art was completed, renovation of the the splendid environment they now scanning technology to produce 3D existing clinic began. have in which to learn.” images of teeth, soft tissue, nerve Mr. Wise said, “This was the Prior to the renovation, NYU’s pathways, and bone in a single scan. first project undertaken by the endodontic dental units were Dean Bertolami expressed both newly merged Dentsply Sirona more than 25 years old, and space the College’s and his personal appre- and represents our commitment to limitations meant that there were ciation to Bret W. Wise, executive research, product development, and no chairside radiographic units. The chairman of the board of Dentsply clinical education. Now, one of the new Clinical suite features a fully Sirona, noting that when the College best departments of endodontics integrated computer network with approached what was then Dentsply has the most modern clinical suite. best-practice case management International last spring to pro- With this new facility, the standard software; a fully equipped, state-of- pose a partnership on behalf of the has been set, and together we’ve the-art surgical suite with 37 new renovation, the company was in the created an unparalleled environment treatment units; intraoral digital midst of a complex, international for research and clinical education. X-ray stations; state-of-the-art merger with Sirona Dental Systems. Dentsply Sirona is grateful for this endodontic motors; ultrasonic units; Nevertheless, Dean Bertolami said, opportunity to collaborate with NYU intraoral sensors; and a Cone Beam Mr. Wise immediately indicated his to advance dentistry and improve Computerized Tomography (CBCT) support and as soon as the merger oral health.” n

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MAKING THE GRADE Drs. Niederman and Ruff Approved for $13M Research Funding Award by the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute

A research team headed by Richard whelmingly preferred over office-based Niederman, DMD, and Ryan Richard care, and that “simple” care was preferred Ruff, MPH, PhD has been approved for over “complex” care. a $13.3 million funding award by the Pa- In the PCORI-funded study, 60 high- tient-Centered Outcomes Research Insti- need elementary schools in the Bronx tute (PCORI) to study cavity prevention, will be selected at random to receive quality of life, and school performance. either the “simple” treatment of silver Drs. Niederman and Ruff will lead the diamine fluoride and fluoride varnish, five-year study comparing the effective- or the “complex” treatment of sealants ness of two cavity-prevention techniques and fluoride varnish. All children will — a “simple” treatment of topical silver receive the same preventive dental care and fluoride, and a “complex” treatment twice each year. The researchers will of traditional sealants and fluoride. The assess untreated cavities, quality of life, study will be conducted in elementary and student achievement to compare the Richard Niederman, DMD schools in the Bronx, an area with a outcomes of both treatments. scarcity of dental care providers and A unique aspect of the study is its clinics. The prevalence of cavities in the collaboration with the NYU Rory Meyers Bronx — the poorest borough in New College of Nursing to deliver care, along York City and home to a large Hispanic/ with NYU dental hygienists. Since there Latino population — is almost twice the are 3 million nurses in the US, versus national average. 250,000 dental hygienists, the research Children with dental cavities and team will also compare care delivered by associated toothaches face multiple nurses and by dental hygienists. disadvantages, including reduced quality “The overall goal of our proposed re- of life, school absences, difficulty paying search is to improve oral health equity by attention in school, and lower standard- determining the most effective, patient- ized test scores. Unfortunately, traditional centered, and efficient school-based cavity office-based dental care presents multiple prevention methods,” said Dr. Niederman, Ryan Richard Ruff, MPH, PhD barriers to treatment, including cost, professor and chair of the Department fear of dentists, and geographic isolation. Epidemiology & Health Promotion. “Our Bringing care to children instead of chil- expectation is that both will be similarly dren to care eliminates these barriers. effective in reducing untreated cavities by Through prior work in New York, two-thirds. However, for the same time Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maine, and cost, hygienists or nurses can treat and Colorado, NYU Dentistry researchers four times more children with the simpler determined that “complex” school-based prevention.” cavity prevention programs are effective in “This is an unparalleled opportunity reducing cavities by two-thirds. Prelimi- to explore the long-term impact of oral nary results suggest that “simple” preven- health on quality of life and student tion can be equally effective. Discussions achievement,” said Dr. Ruff, assistant and surveys of patients and other partners professor of epidemiology and health revealed that school-based care was over- promotion. n

The Award: Research Goal: The Hope:

$13.3 million Patient-Centered Outcomes To compare the effectiveness of two To improve oral health equity by determining the Research Institute (PCORI) grant cavity-prevention techniques — a “simple”treatment most effective, patient-centered, and efficient *Pending completion of a business and of topical silver and fluoride, and a “complex” school-based cavity prevention methods. programmatic review by PCORI staff and treatment of traditional sealants and fluoride. issuance of a formal award contract.

70 GLOBAL HEALTH NEXUS BUILDING STRONGER BONES Dr. Nicola Partridge Awarded $1.9M to Further Osteoporosis Drug Research and Development

Nicola Partridge, PhD, professor and protein, and the drug analog abaloparatide. chair of the Department of Basic Science In particular, the investigators hope to and Craniofacial Biology, has been award- learn whether the protein and drug analog ed a five-year, $1.9 million grant from might provide a better treatment than the National Institute of Diabetes and parathyroid hormone for osteoporosis Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) or teriparatide, as well as other bone and to investigate potential new compounds skeletal deteriorative disorders. Previous for the treatment of osteoporosis. research suggests that the two latter drugs The federally funded grant will support are superior to teriparatide, resulting in bench research aimed at understanding lower bone resorption. Abaloparatide has how the protein hormone parathyroid hor- been shown to yield a greater increase in Nicola Partridge, PhD mone, a related protein, and a drug analog bone mineral density, especially in the hip. that mimics the protein called abaloparati- “Osteoporosis exacts a heavy disease de, interact in the surface of a cell in bone burden at the societal and individual and affect bone formation and breakdown. levels,” said Dr. Partridge. “Ours is the All three of these hormones are cur- only research group in the world that has rently being investigated for the treatment determined the transcriptional action of of osteoporosis and the latter two are be- parathyroid hormone. We characterized lieved to have a wider therapeutic window co-activator and co-repressor proteins in- than teriparatide (short form of parathy- teracting with bone-specific transcription roid hormone) injection, commonly used factors in response to this hormone. We for severe osteoporosis. are well positioned to further investigate Dr. Partridge is an authority on molecular how these molecules work at the cellular endocrinology and bone and mineral re- level, thereby providing support for a new search. “With this grant, we hope to under- osteoporosis drug.” stand the molecular mechanisms, pathways, According to the National Institutes of and interactions at the cellular level that Health, there are approximately 1.5 mil- affect bone building and breakdown,” said lion osteoporotic fractures in the United Dr. Partridge. “Learning how these hor- States each year that lead to half a million mones, related proteins, and its analog work hospitalizations, over 800,000 emergency will help us develop new treatments that are room encounters, more than 2,600,000 better tolerated for osteoporosis.” physician office visits, and the placement Dr. Partridge and her team know that of nearly 180,000 individuals in nursing parathyroid hormone is essential for homes. Hip fractures are by far the most maintaining serum calcium levels. The devastating type of fracture, accounting bench research will investigate specifically for about 300,000 hospitalizations each how parathyroid hormone functions at the year. About one in five people sustaining a cellular level, compared with the related hip fracture ends up in a nursing home. n

TheThe Grant: Grant: ResearchResearch Goal: Goal: TheThe Hope: Hope:

$1.9$1.9 million million National National Institute Institute of of To understandTo understand the molecular the molecular mechanisms, mechanisms, To supportTo support the developmentthe development of new, of new, DiabetesDiabetes and and Digestive Digestive and and Kidney Kidney pathways,pathways, and interactions and interactions at the at cellular the cellular level level moremore effective effective osteoporosis osteoporosis drugs. drugs. DiseasesDiseases (NIDDK) (NIDDK) grant grant that affectthat affect bone bonebuilding building and breakdown. and breakdown.

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MATTERS OF THE HEART Dr. Evgeny Pavlov Awarded $1.8M by NIH to Study the Phenomenon Known as the “Mitochondrial Permeability Transition” to Prevent Strokes and Heart Attacks

The National Institutes of ATP, the principal molecule for stor- Health (NIH) have awarded Evgeny ing and transferring energy in cells), Pavlov, PhD, assistant professor of eventually causing cell death. mPTP basic science and craniofacial biology, opening is the central event leading to a $1.8 million, five-year grant to study tissue damage during stroke.” the phenomenon known as the “Mito- Dr. Pavlov notes that blocking mPTP chondrial Permeability Transition” to by pharmacological agents can be prevent strokes and heart attacks. highly protective. However, current Evgeny Pavlov, PhD Stroke and heart attack affect mil- knowledge of the channel (“pore”) lions of people worldwide. They occur part of mPTP remains incomplete. when blood supply to the tissue is “The ultimate goal of the project,” interrupted, and can cause extensive says Dr. Pavlov, “is to define the core damage leading to permanent injury molecular components of the Permea- and/or death. It has been found that at bility Transition.” the elementary cellular level, damage Toward this end, a sequence of ex- to the individual cell is caused by the periments will use electrophysiology loss of mitochondrial function — in a to study the activity of the purified phenomenon known as the Permea- mPTP channel, followed by investi- bility Transition. Thus, if the occur- gating the molecular composition and rence of Permeability Transition can assembly of mPTP by using a number be blocked, we may be able to protect of analytical approaches. Finally, the the affected tissue against damage. researchers will use wild-type and Unfortunately, it is impossible to genetically modified cultured neurons develop effective treatments without and stable cell lines to investigate knowing the detailed molecular nature interactions between C-subunit, poly- underlying the Permeability Transition. phosphate, and polyhydroxybutyrate “Mitochondrial Permeability Transi- during mPTP activation in living cells. tion Pore (mPTP) is a large, non- “In the future,” says Dr. Pavlov, “this selective channel located in the mito- new knowledge will lead to oppor- chondrial inner membrane,” explains tunities to design novel treatment Dr. Pavlov. “It has been established strategies which will specifically target that prolonged opening of mPTP these non-proteinaceous components during stress conditions leads to an of the pore, effectively preventing increase in permeability of the mito- mPTP opening and protecting against chondrial membrane and a disruption tissue damage that causes heart attack of energy generation (in the form of and stroke.” n

The Grant: Research Goal: The Hope:

$1.8 million, 5-year NIH grant To define the core molecular components of the To design novel treatment strategies that will Mitochondrial Permeability Transition. protect against tissue damage that causes heart attack and stroke.

72 GLOBAL HEALTH NEXUS REDUCING CRANIOFACIAL BIRTH DEFECTS Dr. Jean-Pierre Saint-Jeannet Awarded $2M NIH Award to Study the Molecular Mechanisms Underlying Craniofacial Defects in Nager Syndrome

Nager syndrome is a rare craniofa- frog Xenopus laevis. These animals cial disorder characterized by under- have reduced craniofacial structures, developed cheek bones, undersized reminiscent of the craniofacial defects lower jaw, and cleft palate. These seen in Nager syndrome patients. Jean-Pierre Saint-Jeannet, PhD defects frequently cause feeding and “With this tool,” says Professor breathing problems. Affected individ- Saint-Jeannet, “we are in a unique uals also have hearing loss due to de- position to understand how muta- fects in the middle ear ossicles, as well tions in this gene lead to craniofacial as deformed outer ears and variable malformations.” upper-limb defects. Mutations in the Dr. Saint-Jeannet and his team are SF3B4 gene were recently identified as seeking answers to three specific a cause of Nager syndrome, account- questions: ing for 60 percent of affected individ- 1. What are the molecular mech- uals. SF3B4 encodes a protein of the anisms underlying craniofacial spliceosome, the cellular machinery defects in Nager syndrome? involed in mRNA maturation. 2. What are the target genes of SF3B4 The National Institutes of Health pre-mRNA splicing activity? (NIH) has awarded Jean-Pierre 3. Are other components of the Saint-Jeannet, PhD, professor of basic spliceosome implicated in Nager science and craniofacial biology, a syndrome? five-year, $2 million grant to develop “The answers to these questions,” an animal model to characterize the says Dr. Saint-Jeannet, “will enable us molecular mechanisms underlying the to identify genes important for neural craniofacial defects observed in Nager crest and craniofacial development, syndrome patients, and to identify and will provide novel insights into novel candidate genes as potential the etiology and pathogenesis of causes of the disease. Nager syndrome. The long term goals Dr. Saint-Jeannet and his team have are to develop assays for early detec- generated the first animal model tion of the disease, and strategies to for Nager syndrome by specifically minimize craniofacial malformations knocking down SF3B4 function in the at birth.” n

The Grant: Research Goal: The Hope:

$2 million, 5-year NIH grant To gain novel insights into the pathogenesis of To develop assays for early detection of the Nager syndrome, a rare craniofacial disorder, disorder, and ultimately reduce craniofacial and to identify novel candidate genes as potential malformations at birth. causes of the disease.

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ON CARIES PREVENTION

Dr. Rodrigo Lacruz Awarded Five-Year, $1.9M NIH Grant to Study Calcium Control in Dental Enamel

Rodrigo Lacruz, PhD Rodrigo S. Lacruz, PhD, assistant including a massive breakdown of the professor of basic science and cranio- enamel. facial biology, has been awarded a Using animal models, Dr. Lacruz five-year, $1.9 million grant from the is able to look at the cells at different National Institute of Dental and Cra- times and in different ways to assess niofacial Research (NIDCR) to study the changes that occur when cells are calcium control in dental enamel to deprived of calcium. “In our case,” gain a better understanding of the he says, “we are also interested in impact of calcium in enamel min- understanding what occurs when eralization and of the physiological the animal crystals themselves are processes by which enamel crystals deprived of calcium.” He also plans to are formed. The ultimate goal is to utilize animal models to understand develop improved strategies for the the enamel problems that have been prevention and treatment of dental described in Down syndrome (DS) caries. patients, as they have been docu- Changes in the concentration of mented to show a host of enamel defi- calcium (Ca2+) within the cell and the ciencies such as abnormal mineraliza- physiological mechanisms by which tion and thinner enamel. these changes occur can trigger a The study of how calcium contrib- number of processes and can result utes to enamel formation has the in diseases, including amelogene- potential to lead to the development sis imperfecta, a term that broadly of clinical techniques that replicate describes types of abnormalities in these processes. An added goal is to enamel. These abnormalities can motivate physicians to involve dental weaken the outer enamel surface practitioners early on in the treat- and can lead to accumulation of oral ment of patients with DS because we bacteria in those weak spots, resulting have established links between these in caries and other dental disease, diseases and deficiencies in enamel. n

The Grant: Research Goal: The Hope:

$1.9 million, 5-year NIDCR grant To study calcium control in dental enamel to gain To develop improved strategies for the a better understanding of the impact of calcium in prevention and treatment of dental caries. enamel mineralization and of the physiological processes by which enamel crystals are formed.

74 GLOBAL HEALTH NEXUS IN THE RED Dr. Despina Sitara Awarded $1.4M DOD Grant to Determine How Fibroblast Growth Factor-23 Affects Severe Anemia

The Department of Defense’s esis is that excess FGF-23 impairs Despina Sitara, PhD (DOD) Congressionally Directed erythropoiesis by mechanisms that are Medical Resarch Programs (CDMRP) mediated by the hormone erythro- has awarded Despina Sitara, PhD, poietin (Epo), as well as mechanisms assistant professor of basic science that are independent of it, and that by and craniofacial biology, a three-year, inhibiting FGF-23, they will be able to $1.4 million grant to study how an restore red blood cell production and excess of the bone secreted hor- correct anemia. mone Fibroblast Growth Factor-23 “Anemia associated with chronic (FGF-23) causes severe anemia. The kidney disease and cardiovascular dis- research aims to understand the role ease is currently treated with recombi- that FGF-23 plays in anemia associ- nant erythropoietin. However, rEpo is ated with chronic kidney disease and expensive, and often patients develop cardiovascular disease and to discover resistance to it,” Dr. Sitara explained. new therapy targets. “Most importantly, many patients “Our previous research has shown on Epo therapy develop thrombosis, that FGF-23 is an important regulator embolism, and hypertension, so new of phosphate and vitamin D homeo- therapies are urgently needed for the stasis and bone mineralization,” said severe anemia associated with these Dr. Sitara, the principal investigator chronic diseases.” on the study. “In addition, our lab was The NYU research team is the first the first to show that high FGF-23 to investigate FGF-23 as a cause of levels are associated with decreased common anemia. The team is con- erythropoiesis, the process of red fident that inhibiting excess FGF-23 blood cell formation, while genetic could effectively stimulate erythropoi- inactivation of FGF-23 leads to in- esis, and therefore be used as a new creased red blood cell production.” targeted therapy in the treatment of The researchers’ current hypoth- cardio-renal anemia. n

The Grant: Research Goal: The Hope:

$1.4 million, 3-year DOD CDMRP grant To study how an excess of the bone-secreted To prove that inhibiting excess FGF-23 could hormone FGF-23 causes severe anemia, to effectively stimulate the process of red blood understand its role in anemia associated with cell formation, and therefore be used as a chronic kidney and cardiovascular disease, and new targeted therapy in the treatment of to discover new therapy targets. cardio-renal anemia.

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THE ORAL MICROBIOME Drs. Albertson and Schmidt Awarded NIH Grant for Microbiome Research to Identify Biomarkers for Tongue Cancer

Donna Albertson, PhD The Bluestone Center’s Donna Drs. Albertson and Schmidt have Albertson, PhD, and Brian Schmidt, already done critically important DDS, MD, PhD, have been awarded work in this field. Previously, they a two-year, $450,000 NIH grant to de- discovered a marked increase in Fu- velop biomarkers for tongue cancer, sobacterium in the mucosal bacteria a subset of oral cancers that often are communities in the oral squamous deadly. cell cancer tissue of 13 patients. This Dr. Albertson, the grant’s co-prin- increase was not seen on the opposite, cipal investigator and a professor of unaffected side of the tongue, nor was oral and maxillofacial surgery, said: it seen in people who do not have oral “We are investigating the tongue cancer. microbiome, the bacterial community The team then went on to profile on the tongue, where the majority of changes in the microbiome associated oral cavity cancers occur. With new with more than 50 oral cancers and knowledge, we hope to be able to learn were able to identify a subset of node Brian Schmidt, DDS, MD, PhD how to diagnose aggressive cancers positive oral tongue cancers with earlier, modulate the microbiome, and amplification on chromosome 11 and prevent or slow progression.” high abundance of Fusobacterium. “We believe that oral cavity cancers Dr. Albertson explained that “Since develop through a multistep pro- we see this amplification of chromo- cess involving progression through some 11 in some pre-cancers, it may precancerous lesions, with increasing be that these pre-cancer cells interact numbers of alterations in the ge- with Fusobacterium to promote pro- nome,” said Dr. Schmidt, co-principal gression to cancer.” investigator, director of the Bluestone “Going forward,” says Dr. Schmidt, Center for Clinical Research, and “this research could lead to the devel- professor of oral and maxillofacial opment of new, targeted therapies for surgery.” these cancers.” n

The Grant: Research Goal: The Hope:

$450,000, 2-year NIH grant To investigate the tongue To develop new, targeted therapies for microbiome, the bacterial community on the tongue, treating oral cancer. where the majority of oral cavity cancers occur.

76 GLOBAL HEALTH NEXUS INSPIRING COMMUNITY-BASED SOLUTIONS Dr. Courtney Chinn Awarded $1.3M HRSA Grant to Establish a Novel Dental Faculty Development Program Aimed at Improving Access for Underserved Populations

The current challenge facing den- inspire trainees to utilize their skills in tal professionals and oral health ad- their future careers.” vocates,” says Courtney Chinn, DDS, Growing Success seeks to achieve Courtney Chinn, DDS, MPH MPH, “is to ensure an adequate and this goal by establishing a Com- appropriately trained dental work- munity-based Educator track for force that can successfully meet the qualified pediatric dentists and dental oral health needs of a large and grow- hygienists who demonstrate sincere ing US pediatric population. The next interest in teaching students to deliver generation of dentists and hygienists successful community-based dental must be equipped with the knowl- services. edge, experience, and confidence The program consists of a core that will allow them to successfully community-based curriculum; provide services and improve access pre-selection into one of three to care for traditionally underserved community-based concentrations (in communities.” school-based oral health, interpro- To that end, Dr. Chinn, clinical asso- fessional education, or community ciate professor of pediatric dentistry dental hygiene); guided mentorship; and director of the advanced educa- and individually-tailored faculty tion program in pediatric dentistry, development experiences. has developed Growing Faculty Suc- Growing Success leverages an exten- cess in Community-based Education- sive network of community partners, al Settings (Growing Success), a novel including Head Start, the New York faculty development program, funded City Department of Education and by a five-year $1.3 million HRSA Department of Health and Mental grant. The goal of the program is to Hygiene, Bellevue Hospital Center, recruit, develop, and retain faculty the NYU Meyers College of Nursing, who are committed to teaching the and the NYU School of Medicine, to delivery of quality, interprofessional, place faculty and students in commu- community-based oral health care for nity-based primary care sites through- underserved pediatric, adolescent, out New York City. n and special needs populations and to

The Grant: Program Goal: The Hope:

$1.3 million, 5-year HRSA grant To recruit, develop, and retain faculty who are Narrowing the dental workforce gap for committed to teaching the delivery of quality, traditionally underserved pediatric populations interprofessional, community-based oral health by ensuring an adequate and appropriately care for underserved pediatric, adolescent, and trained next generation of dental professionals. special needs populations and to inspire trainees to utilize their skills in their future careers.

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INTERPROFESSIONAL INTEGRATION

Dr. Lauren Feldman Receives Nearly $1M HRSA Career Development Award Lauren Feldman, DMD

Lauren Feldman, DMD, clinical step in advancing health professional assistant professor in the Department education. of Pediatric Dentistry, has received a “No single healthcare profession can five-year, nearly $1 million Primary tackle the health disparities faced by Care Medicine and Dentistry Clini- the nation,” says Dr. Feldman. “The cian Educator Career Development collaborative work of healthcare Award from the Health Resources providers can help close the health and Services Administration (HRSA). disparities gap,” she adds. The award will enable Dr. Feldman Career development for Dr. Feldman to develop a formal curriculum that will include completion of a Mas- will refine pediatric interprofessional ter’s in Public Health degree with a education at NYU Dentistry, the most concentration in Public Health Policy, comprehensive oral healthcare center culminating in the enhancement of in the US. publically-available tools and resourc- The aim of the curriculum is to es detailing basic oral health concepts produce dental students committed to for non-dental professionals. serving vulnerable pediatric popula- Amr Moursi, DDS, PhD, professor tions utilizing patient-centered care and chair of the Department of Pediat- and to advance the integration of ric Dentistry, said: “Integrative health is oral health and primary health care the future of health care and with this through interprofessional education. grant we will be able to build on our Interprofessional education has been collaborations across the University and endorsed by the Institute of Medicine the community to enhance interpro- (IOM) as a mechanism to improve fessional education, thereby preparing the overall quality of health care and our graduates to be among the nation’s has been recognized as an important leaders in collaborative care.” n

The Award: Program Goal: The Hope:

Nearly $1 million, 5-year To develop a formal curriculum that will refine To advance the integration of oral health care Primary Care Medicine and Dentistry pediatric interprofessional education. and primary health care and produce dental Clinician Educator Career Development students committed to serving vulnerable Award from HRSA pediatric populations.

78 GLOBAL HEALTH NEXUS STATISTICALLY SPEAKING Dr. Ryan Ruff Awarded $317,000 NIH Grant to Evaluate School-based Caries Prevention Programs

Ryan Richard Ruff, MPH, PhD Childhood caries is a preventable longitudinal data from prevention epidemic,” says Ryan Richard Ruff, programs did not examine student MPH, PhD, assistant professor and cohorts who most needed care.” director of the Biostatistics Core in To overcome these barriers, Dr. Ruff the Department of Epidemiology & and his team will model nonlinear Health Promotion. To help tackle the trends of untreated decay in children problem, Dr. Ruff has been award- receiving the prevention intervention, ed a two-year, $317,000 grant from seeking to determine the causal effects the National Institute of Dental and of prevention over time, and thus Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) to estimating the predicted probabilities conduct a systematic evaluation of of decay development. comprehensive caries prevention “To optimize care, we need to be fo- using a longitudinal dataset of stu- cusing on delivery time, targeted care dents attending Title 1 (low-income) for high-risk groups, and clinically schools. relevant prevention methods,” said “There are three primary barriers Dr. Ruff. “Utilizing novel statistical to the dissemination and implemen- methods to properly account for the tation of school-based caries pre- longitudinal research design, we can vention,” said Dr. Ruff. “First, while control for relevant observed and un- efficacy trials demonstrate success in measured confounders, and explore caries control, there is little evidence the comparative effects of multiple of effectiveness in large pragmatic preventive services simultaneously.” (effectiveness) studies. Second, little Dr. Ruff believes that the methods is known of the cumulative effects used in this project will be demon- of prevention over time for students strated to be effective and easily of varying ages, so optimization is adaptable for use in the analysis of difficult. Finally, previous studies of other large effectiveness trials. n

The Grant: Research Goal: The Hope:

To utilize novel statistical methods to conduct a To serve as a roadmap for the robust analysis $317,000, 2-year NIDCR grant systematic evaluation of a comprehensive caries of complex, longitudinal datasets in oral health, prevention program using a longitudinal dataset of which in turn will help clinicians and policymakers students attending Title 1 (low-income) schools. accomplish the Healthy People 2020 goals of incorporating oral health in education and eradicating oral diseases in children.

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HIS AND HERS Dr. Nicole Scheff Receives $120,000-Plus NIDCR F32 Grant to Investigate the Biology of Sex Differences in Oral Cancer Pain Nicole Scheff, PhD, a postdoctoral suffer from oral cancer related severe, Nicole Scheff, PhD fellow in the laboratory of Brian L. chronic pain, research conducted at Schmidt, DDS, MD, PhD, director the NYU Oral Cancer Center has of the NYU Bluestone Center for demonstrated that women with oral Clinical Research and the NYU Oral cancer experience more cancer-related Cancer Center, has received a two- pain than men.” year, $120,000-plus F32 grant from “Complicating matters, the etiology the National Institute of Dental and of oral cancer pain is unknown,” says Craniofacial Research (NIDCR). The Dr. Schmidt. “And opioid drugs do grant was awarded to Dr. Scheff to in- not effectively alleviate oral cancer vestigate whether immune cells in the pain. Based on her findings, Dr. Scheff oral cancer environment contribute to hypothesizes that infiltrating neutro- sex differences in oral cancer pain. phils in the cancer microenvironment Dr. Scheff is currently the only contribute to sex difference in oral researcher at NYU Dentistry to receive cancer pain.” an F32 grant, which provides postdoc- Dr. Scheff’s data suggest that toral research training to individuals increased neutrophil infiltration is re- to broaden their background and sponsible for reduced oral cancer pain. extend their potential for research However, a direct relationship between in specified health-related areas. The neutrophil infiltration and oral cancer F32 grant will allow her to acquire pain has not yet been demonstrated. additional training in a clinical setting Dr. Scheff predicts that her studies, and to pursue a translational hypoth- focused on the roles of immune cells esis that has potential for immediate in the cancer environment in males clinical impact. and females, will aid in discovering a “The incidence of oral cancer is sex-specific mechanism of analgesia increasing, particularly among young that has the potential to be exploited people and women,” says Dr. Scheff. to improve pain management for both “While most patients of both sexes sexes. n

The Grant: Research Goal: The Hope:

$120,000+, 2-year NIDCR grant To investigate whether immune cells in the To improve clinicians’ ability to treat and prevent oral cancer environment contribute to pain in all people by better understanding the sex differences in oral cancer pain. biological differences between men and women during cancer progression.

80 GLOBAL HEALTH NEXUS RESTORATION SUCCESS Dr. Ismael Khouly Named First NYU Investigator to Receive Osteo Science Foundation Funding

Ismael Khouly, DDS, MS, PhD The Osteo Science Foundation extraction. His study, “Effect of Alve- has awarded one of two inaugural olar Ridge Preservation After Tooth Philip J. Boyne Junior Faculty Awards Extraction in the Posterior Maxilla: A to Ismael Khouly, DDS, MS, PhD, Randomized Trial,” aims to evaluate clinical assistant professor of oral and post-extraction dimensional changes maxillofacial surgery and associate di- in the posterior maxilla following rector of periodontology and implant ARP using porcine-derived xenograft dentistry at the Bluestone Center for combined with a collagen membrane Clinical Research. This marks the versus extraction alone. It will be the first time that an NYU investigator first split mouth randomized clin- has been funded by the Osteo Science ical trial to evaluate alveolar ridge Foundation, whose mission is to preservation in the posterior maxilla advance hard and soft tissue regenera- following tooth extraction. tion, with a focus on oral, cranial, and Dr. Khouly hypothesizes that ARP maxillofacial surgery in the United therapies might reduce the dimen- States and Canada. sional changes in the bone following The Philip J. Boyne Junior Faculty extraction. “Our goal,” he says, “is to Awards, each totaling $50,000, are refine the effectiveness of ARP in the granted for research proposals sub- posterior maxilla and evaluate these mitted by junior faculty who seek to options with scientific rigor.” address questions in the field of hard “The larger significance,” says Dr. and soft tissue regeneration in oral, Khouly, “is that our research has the cranial, and maxillofacial surgery. potential to significantly reduce or Dr. Khouly’s research focuses on eliminate post-extraction problems the physiological process that may that impair the success of prosthetic compromise prosthetic restoration or restoration and/or implant place- implant placement following tooth ment.” n

The Grant: Research Goal: The Hope:

To evaluate post-extraction dimensional changes To significantly reduce or eliminate post- $50,000 Philip J. Boyne in the posterior maxilla following alveolar ridge extraction problems that impair the success of Junior Faculty Award from the preservation (ARP) using porcine-derived xenograft prosthetic restoration and/or implant placement. Osteo Science Foundation combined with a collagen membrane versus extraction alone. It will be the first split mouth randomized clinical trial to evaluate ARP in the posterior maxilla following tooth extraction.

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Dr. Asgeir Sigurdsson Named Inaugural Department of Epidemiology & Health Promotion Presley Elmer Ellsworth Designated a World Health Organization (WHO) Professor of Endodontics Collaborating Center

he World Health Organiza- 1. To provide technical cooperation tion (WHO) has designated in designing novel effective and NYU Dentistry’s Depart- efficient surveillance systems Tment of Epidemiology & Health for oral diseases, conditions and Promotion a WHO Collaborating behaviors that measure disease Center for Quality–improvement, burden, quality of life, and im- r. Asgeir Sigurdsson, associate profes- Evidence-based Dentistry. pact of preventive interventions. sor and chair of the Dr. I.N. and Sally The WHO designation recogniz- 2. To develop and disseminate Quartararo Department of Endodon- es NYU Dentistry’s expertise and protocols for the prevention and Dtics, has been named the inaugural Presley commitment to evidence-based control of oral diseases across the Elmer Ellsworth Professor of Endodontics. dentistry. WHO Collaborating lifespan. The professorship was established in 1997 Centers are designated by the Director-General of WHO as 3. To develop educational content through a bequest made by Robert Ellsworth, for the prevention and control of a Manhattan-based American art dealer in part of an inter-institutional collaborative network of centers oral diseases among seniors and Asian paintings and furniture from the Ming the elderly by primary health- dynasty. The bequest was made in honor of worldwide. They are established to provide concrete activities at the care professionals working in his late father, Dr. Presley Elmer Ellsworth, a community and health centers. dentist who taught for many years at NYU, and national, regional, and global levels who has been called the “father of endodon- in support of the strategic plans Through these activities, the tics.” Mr. Ellsworth died in 2014. specific to WHO areas of work. All Center will also foster compe- “We are incredibly grateful for this bequest WHO Collaborating Centers in the tence in global health for pre- and from the estate of Robert Ellsworth that has Region of the Americas are known postdoctoral students and faculty enabled us to establish the Ellsworth Professor- as PAHO/WHO Collaborating at NYU Dentistry. ship,” said Dean Bertolami. “Endowed chairs Centers since the Pan American The Center is codirected by carry prestige and honor for the chair holders Health Organization also serves as Richard Niederman, DMD, and the people and organizations whose names a WHO regional office. professor and chair of the Depart- they carry. They help us advance research and The NYU Dentistry WHO ment of Epidemiology & Health provide exceptional patient care by offering sta- Collaborating Center, one of only Promotion, and Eugenio Beltran, bility through consistent funding. We couldn’t 10 WHO Dentistry Collaborating DMD, MPH, DrPH, MS, adjunct be more appreciative,” he added. Centers in the world, received its professor of epidemiology and “It is especially meaningful to all of us at designation in December 2016 health promotion. the College to name Asgeir Sigurdsson as the for a renewable four-year period, According to Dr. Niederman: inaugural Ellsworth Professor. He has made guided by the WHO Terms of Ref- “The WHO Collaborating Center tremendous contributions to the field of erence. Specific teams will support is already working with PAHO endodontics and has influenced endodontists education, research, and scholarly in developing their next five-year around the world,” continued Dean Bertolami. exchange on behalf of three princi- plan; has carried out an oral health “It is truly an honor to be named the first pal aims: surveillance initiative in Montserrat; Presley Elmer Ellsworth Endowed Professor in and in February will begin building n Endodontics,” said Dr. Sigurdsson. n the business case for oral health.”

82 GLOBAL HEALTH NEXUS NEW EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES Dr. Evgeny Pavlov Awarded $1.8M by NIH to Study the Phenomenon Known as the “Mitochondrial Permeability Transition” to Prevent Strokes and Heart Attacks NYU Dentistry and NYU Stern School of Business Jointly Offer a New DDS/MBA Dual Degree Option

n response to an increasing demand translate into better and potentially more this new dual degree program is to equip on dentists to manage both patient care affordable service to the public.” practicing dentists with a business lens that and the business of dentistry, NYU’s Students enrolled in the dual DDS/ enables them to excel in this setting,” said College of Dentistry and its Stern School MBA program begin at NYU Dentistry on a Dr. Peter Henry, Dean, NYU Stern School of Iof Business have created a dual degree full-time basis for the first two years. During Business. DDS/Master of Business Administration the third calendar year, students take core NYU dental students in their second (MBA) program. Students can complete MBA courses while continuing to hone their year may seek entry into the program. The both degrees within five years with a flexible clinical skills eight hours a week at the Col- GMAT/GRE requirement will be waived for format that balances coursework with clinical lege of Dentistry. During the fourth and fifth the DDS/MBA applicants. The program will practice. calendar years, NYU Dentistry remains their be limited to five students in its first year. “We are extremely pleased to introduce home as they take their remaining DDS and “This new dual degree program is one of our new DDS/MBA dual degree program, MBA courses within a flexible format that only a handful of such programs that exist which offers an individualized and extremely allows them to move clinical practice time in US dental schools,” said Dr. Andrew I. relevant learning pathway,” said Dean Ber- when needed and take business courses Spielman, NYU Dentistry’s associate dean tolami. “There is an ever-expanding need when offered. for academic affairs. “It is one of several for practicing dentists to fully understand “In today’s dynamic healthcare envi- steps NYU Dentistry has taken to be at the the business side of health care, whether ronment there are increasing pressures to forefront of transforming dental education in they are in solo practice or corporate owned manage the double bottom line of delivery order to best meet the needs of tomorrow’s offices. A more efficiently run practice can of quality care with efficiency. Our intent with dentists.” n

NYU Colleges of Dentistry and Global Public Health Jointly Offer DDS/Online Certificate in Public Health

eflecting a societal need for dentists cate program are offered every semester, said Dr. Cheryl G. Healton, Dean, CGPH. with both excellent clinical skills and including the summer, DDS students will not “We’re excited to team up with our partner, a deep understanding of public health require additional time beyond their four- NYU Dentistry, to maximize the benefits of issues and challenges, NYU’s College year dental curriculum to graduate with the sharing resources developed here to be ac- Rof Dentistry and College of Global Public dual program option. CPH courses include cessible at other NYU schools,” she added. Health (CGPH) have created a DDS/Online epidemiology, global issues in social and Dr. Joyce O’Connor, the program’s Certificate in Public Health program in which behavioral health, global health policy and director at CGPH, agreed. “Because online dental students can complete both the DDS management, biostatistics for public health, technology makes this course so accessible degree and the certificate program within and global environmental public health. for our College of Dentistry students to take, four years. This dual program option is one “With this new program, dental students they can gain invaluable public health per- of a very few of its kind in the US. now have the opportunity to gain essential spectives developed here at CGPH without “We are extremely pleased to introduce knowledge and training in core public health the costly burden of doing an extra year to our new DDS/CPH program, which offers concepts that will enhance their ability to take the course in person.” dental students the opportunity to gain develop more efficient healthcare delivery, The DDS/CPH program is open to added expertise in providing effective health improve patient outcomes, and make a prospective dental students who express an solutions,” said Dean Bertolami. “The two positive difference in people’s lives in global interest in public health training and main- disciplines, dentistry and public health, are communities,” added Dean Bertolami. tain a grade point average of 3.5 or higher. naturally complementary as both seek to “This unique online certificate program DDS students may begin taking online CPH improve the health of the public.” underscores the multidisciplinary nature courses as early as the summer semester Because courses in the online certifi- of the College of Global Public Health,” of their first year. n

FALL 2017 83 NYU DENTISTRY IN THE NEWS

A SAMPLING OF RECENT MEDIA COVERAGE

THE NEW YORK TIMES ran a story on access to dental care titled ONCOLOGY LIVE interviewed Dr. Schmidt for an article titled “NYU “Our Teeth Are Making Us Sick,” which featured NYU Dentistry’s Urgent Expert Says Cancer Pain Varies by Tumor Type.” Care Clinic, and its director Dr. Laurie Fleisher, clinical assistant professor of endodontics and of cariology and comprehensive care. DOCTOR RADIO broadcast its seventh annual weeklong series on oral health, “Start Your Summer with a Smile,” in June 2017. The live, THE NEW YORK TIMES interviewed Dr. Richard Niederman, call-in radio program, hosted by Dr. Mark Wolff, professor and chair of professor and chair of the Department of Epidemiology & Health Pro- the Department of Cariology & Comprehensive Care, featured NYU motion, for a story titled “Why A Chemical Banned from Soap is Still in Dentistry faculty experts on a range of topics, including “Esthetically-fo- Your Toothpaste.” Dr. Niederman was also interviewed by THE NEW cused Prosthodontics,” with guest host Dr. Lawrence Brecht, adjunct YORK TIMES for a story titled “Dodging the Drill with Cavity-Fighting clinical associate professor of prosthodontics, and faculty expert Dr. Leila Liquid: Silver Diamine Fluoride Offers a Faster, Cheaper and Painless Jahangiri, clinical professor and chair of the Department of Prosthodon- Alternative to Filling.” tics; “Why Do Some People Get Decay? Why Do Some Not Get Decay? Can You Become Someone Who Does Not Get Decay?” with Dr. Andrew Schenkel, clinical associate professor of cariology and comprehensive care; “Dental Care for People with Disabilities, Young and Old, Physical and Intellectual,” with Drs. James Keenan and Marc Henschel, both clinical assistant professors of oral and maxillofacial pathology, radiology CBS2 and THE NEW YORK POST also interviewed Dr. Amr M. and medicine; “Periodontal Disease and Dental Implants,” with Dr. Peter Moursi, professor and chair of the Department of Pediatric Dentistry, M. Loomer, clinical professor and chair of the Ashman Department of about the benefits of silver diamine fluoride. Periodontology & Implant Dentistry; and “Advances in Cleft Lip and Palate Treatment,” with Dr. Ronald Kosinski, clinical associate professor PEOPLE interviewed Dr. Niederman for an article titled “Complications of pediatric dentistry. from Tooth Infection Lead to California Father’s Death.”

ESPN’S FIVETHIRTYEIGHT quoted Dr. Niederman in an article titled “How More Kids Could Avoid the Dentist’s Drill.”

THE NEW YORK TIMES quoted Dr. Analia Veitz-Keenan, clinical associate professor in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Patholo- gy, Radiology and Medicine and director of evidence-based dentistry in the Department of Epidemiology & Health Promotion, in an article titled “Why Does My Dentist Give Me So Many X-rays?”

THE NEW YORK POST interviewed Dr. Todd A. Ross, adjunct clinical assistant professor of cariology and comprehensive care, for DOCTOR RADIO also featured interviews with Dr. Michael Bral, an article titled “Lip Service: Open Wide! Looking at Your Mouth Can professor of periodontology and implant dentistry, on healthy aging; Dr. Uncover Serious Hidden Health Issues.” Robert Glickman, professor and chair of the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, on when and where to seek treatment for dental emergencies on the road; Dr. Loomer, on general dental health; Dr. Moursi, on a range of pediatric dentistry issues; Dr. Glenn Rochlen, clinical assistant professor of cariology and comprehensive care, on general and aesthetic dentistry; Dr. Vera Tang, clinical assistant professor of periodontology and implant dentistry, on periodontal disease and on MEN’S HEALTH quoted Dr. Brian L. Schmidt, professor of oral and healthy teeth and gums; Dr. Niederman on men’s dental and oral health; maxillofacial surgery and director of the NYU Bluestone Center for Clini- and Dr. Jessica Hilburg, associate dean for clinical affairs, on general cal Research and the NYU Oral Cancer Center, in its “Ask Men’s Health” dental health. column about a possible link between frequent use of alcohol-based mouthwash and the risk for oral cancer.

84 GLOBAL HEALTH NEXUS THE HUFFINGTON POST featured Dr. Giuseppe Cicero, a READER’S DIGEST quoted Dr. Denise Estafan, associate third-year postgraduate student in the Advanced Education Program in professor of cariology and comprehensive care, in an article titled Periodontics, in an article titled “Young, Creative, Ambitious - Pushing the “Nine Tips That Will Save Your Teeth from Coffee Stains.” Dr. Esta- Limits of Dentistry in New York City with Italy in His Heart.” fan was quoted as saying that “You can conquer coffee breath and clean your teeth at the same time by chewing gum, since chewing THE HUFFINGTON POST interviewed Dr. Mark Wolff for stories on gum increases the amount of saliva in your mouth and saliva stress and dental health and on the link between eroded tooth enamel washes away acids and plaque from your teeth.” and drinking flavored soft drinks. UNIVISION SALUD featured NYU Dentistry faculty in the CBS NEWS also interviewed Dr. Wolff on following articles: “A Dentist Can Help Detect Diabetes” (Dr. Debra the relationship between tooth enamel and M. Ferraiolo, clinical assistant professor of oral and maxillofa- drinking flavored drinks. cial pathology, radiology and medicine, and director of patient admissions); “Do We Really Need to Use Dental Floss?” and “Tooth interviewed Dr. Jessica Hilburg for an THE HUFFINGTON POST Mobility: How to Know If Your Teeth Are Shifting, and What to Do article titled “Healthy Living: You’re Probably Forgetting to Brush this Part About It” (Dr. Niederman and Dr. Analia Veitz-Keenan); “Seven of Your Teeth - Missed A Spot!” Essential Reminders for a Healthier Smile in 2017” and “These Tips Will Help You Eliminate Bad Breath” (Dr. Wolff). UNIVISION also QUANTA MAGAZINE interviewed Dr. Timothy Bromage, profes- featured Dr. Veitz-Keenan in a profile of “23 Exceptional Health- sor of biomaterials, for an article titled “Teeth May Reveal a Multi-Day care Professionals from 7 Major Hospitals/Institutions Across the Biological Clock.” Country.” CBS NEWS interviewed Dr. Wolff in the aftermath of the death of a Minnesota teen following a wisdom tooth extraction.

HEALTH MAGAZINE quoted Dr. Wolff in an article titled “A User’s Manual: Your Smile - Dental Dread is Treatable.”

MEN’S HEALTH quoted Dr. Wolff in four articles: “Five Tips to Help You Stay Focused”; “Five Doctors Reveal How They Avoid Getting Sick”; WOMEN’S HEALTH interviewed Dr. Vera Tang, for an article “The Prescription: News You Can Use from the Men’s Health Team of titled “5 Crazy Things That Happen When You Don’t Brush Your Expert Advisors”; and “Sports Drinks and Tooth Erosion.” Tongue.” Dr. Tang was quoted as saying, “More than 700 different bacterial species live in the mouth. Not all of these microbes are TIME quoted Dr. Wolff in an article titled “9 Things Your Smile Reveals harmful. But when the bad ones set up shop and multiply in the About Your Health.” crevices around the papillae, or small bumps on the surface of the tongue, they can inflict some real damage.” THE WALL STREET JOURNAL quoted Dr. Wolff in an article titled “An Anti-Plaque Dental Gel Excels in Limited Testing.” MACHIAS VALLEY NEWS OBSERVER ran a story marking the 10th annual outreach visit by the NYU Dentistry/Henry Schein Cares Global Student Outreach Program. (See related story on p. 105.)

THE DOCTOR’S BOOK OF NATURAL HEALING REM- TRAVELANDLEISURE.COM quoted Dr. Wolff in an article titled “5 EDIES interviewed Dr. Andrew Spielman, associate dean for aca- Things Your Smile Can Tell You About Your Health.” demic affairs, for a chapter on halitosis, and Dr. Gary R. Goldstein, professor of prosthodontics, for a chapter on dentures. ALLURE interviewed Dr. Wolff for a story about the effects of activated charcoal on teeth.

HEALTHY LIVING interviewed Dr. Wolff for a story titled “Is Seltzer Bad for Your Teeth?”

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Graduation 2017

Smiles abound before the ceremony.

On May 24, 2017, the Class of 2017, including more than 400 candidates for the Doctor of Dental Surgery degree, AAS and BS degrees in dental hygiene, MS degrees in biomaterials and in clinical research, and Advanced Education Program certificates, saw their dreams come true as they received their degrees and certificates before an audience of over 4,500 people in The Theater at Madison Square Garden. Richard Baum, chief of staff to the president of New York University, brought greetings on behalf of the Uni- versity. An added highlight of the occasion was the participation of 15 members of the Class of 1967, who were celebrating the 50th anniversary of their graduation. The David B. Kriser Medal, the highest honor bestowed by the NYU College of Dentistry, was awarded to Dr. Gary Parker, who, for more than 30 years, has served as Chief Medical Officer of Africa Mercy, the world’s largest non-governmental charity ship, where he has dedicated his life to providing free reconstructive surgery to needy people in Africa. Using his professional expertise as an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, and his commitment to the poor, which he has called a “fundamental part” of his faith, he and his medical team Dr. Gary Parker, recipient of the 2017 David B. Kriser have brought life-transforming care to those who have Medal, addresses the graduates. been made to feel worthless as a result of complex congenital deformities not seen in the West. In doing so, he has helped his patients regain not only their health, but also their dignity and their place in society. Class Representative Erika Marie Pepe spoke on behalf of the dental hygiene programs and Dr. Luke T. Harms represented the DDS program. Alumni Association President Dr. Bill Bongiorno, ’73, brought

View the entire Graduation 2017 DDS class representative Dr. Luke T. Harms, ’17, photo gallery online at dental.nyu.edu/graduation. congratulates his classmates.

86 GLOBAL HEALTH NEXUS A Celebration of Fifteen members of the Class of 2017 being commissioned into Academic Achievement the US Armed Forces by Major General Thomas R. Tempel, Jr., recipient of the 2016 David B. Kriser Medal. and Service to Others greetings from the Alumni Association, telling the graduates, “We have developed a sense of family and you have created friendships that will last throughout your lives.” Following the presentation of degrees and certificates, an especially poignant moment occurred when, for the second consecutive year, the 2016 Kriser Medal recipient, Major General Thomas R. Tempel, Jr., Commander, Western Regional Medical Command, and Chief, US Army Dental Corps., officially commissioned newly-minted DDS program graduates – a total of 15 this year – entering the US Armed Forces Dental Corps. Members of the Class of 2017 “The NYU College of Dentistry celebrates the achievements of our newest alumni, of the faculty, families, and friends who have guided them to this momentous day, and of our distinguished 2017 Kriser Medal recipient, Dr. Gary Parker, and we thank Major General Tempel for once again officially commissioning our graduates entering the US Armed Forces. “It is my hope that Major General Tempel will return annually to make the commissioning of new officers an especially meaningful tradition at the College,” said Dean Bertolami. “Getting to this day has taken more than hard work, dedication, and discipline,” Dean Bertolami told the graduates. “It has also taken a commitment to educational excellence, a strong public service orientation, and a growing global perspective, all of which have made this class so special. We wish our graduates great From left: Dean Bertolami, Dr. Gary Parker, and Dr. Stuart M. Hirsch success and happiness in the years ahead.” n

Members of the Class of 1967 celebrated the 50th anniversary of their graduation from NYU College of Dentistry by joining the procession.

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Distinguished.

88 GLOBAL HEALTH NEXUS Dr. Elena Cunningham Awarded NYU’s Highest Teaching Honor

Dr. Elena P. Cunningham, ‘go-to’ person — a scientific expert, a interactive learning tool not only clinical associate professor in the consistently supportive, resourceful affords faculty more time to cover Department of Basic Science and mentor, and an accessible, always complex review topics in class, it Craniofacial Biology, has received welcoming colleague. Most recently, also offers personalized data that the 2016–2017 NYU Distinguished she has measurably amplified the make it easy for them to determine Teaching Award. The NYU Distin- value she brings to her students and and address the basic outline review guished Teaching Award recognizes colleagues by introducing a new items that may present a problem for that, along with research, exceptional online digital technology known one student or for the entire class. teaching, both within and outside as Cerego into the review course in Dr. Cunningham comes natu- the classroom, is among NYU’s anatomy that she teaches to DDS stu- rally by her interest in the science highest institutional priorities. Dr. dents preparing to take Part I of the of cognition. She wrote her PhD Cunningham is one of only six National Board Dental Examination thesis in anthropology on “The faculty members University-wide (NBDE).” (See related story on p. 98). Use of Memory in Pithecia pithe- to receive the award this year. She Cerego employs two learning cia’s (White-faced saki monkey’s) is also the second NYU Dentistry concepts — memory retrieval and Foraging Strategy,” and she is faculty member in the past two con- spaced practice — and adapts to conducting a three-year investiga- secutive years to receive the award. each student’s learning speed to tion of lemur foraging cognition at Dr. Analia Veitz-Keenan, clinical as- ensure that he or she remembers the the Lemur Conservation Founda- sociate professor in the Department material as it is presented. Cerego tion in Myakka, Florida. Last fall,

“From the time Dr. Cunningham joined NYU Dentistry in 2004 ... her penetrating intelligence, compelling teaching style, scholarly achievements, and leadership initiatives have brought her campus-wide recognition as a ‘go-to’ person — a scientific expert, a consistently supportive, resourceful mentor, and an accessible, always welcoming colleague.” — Dean Charles Bertolami of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathol- also welcomes multimedia content, as part of the Special Presidential ogy, Radiology and Medicine and including photos, sound bites, and Inauguration Week Research director of evidence-based dentistry video clips. Thanks to Dr. Cunning- Presentations at NYU Dentistry in the Department of Epidemiol- ham’s skill in utilizing this technol- titled “Discovery: What Makes Us ogy & Health Promotion, won the ogy to create compelling course Human,” she discussed her research 2015–2016 award. content online and to help students on lemur learning and the evolution In his letter nominating Dr. maximize the benefits of Cerego to of human primate cognition before Cunningham for the award, Dean learn faster and remember longer, an overflow crowd. It was clear Bertolami wrote, “From the time Dr. the Class of 2017 achieved a 100 per- to everyone present that she was Cunningham joined NYU Den- cent first-attempt pass rate on Part energized by her audience, whose tistry in 2004, following a previous I of the NBDE, and scored 2.6 stan- members in turn were enthralled by appointment at the Albert Einstein dard deviations above the national her presentation. College of Medicine, her penetrating mean in the anatomical sciences. NYU Dentistry congratulates intelligence, compelling teaching Without Cerego, the faculty Dr. Cunningham on receiving this style, scholarly achievements, and would have had to devote an addi- wonderful, well-deserved award leadership initiatives have brought tional 96 hours of teaching to the in tribute to a master of the art of her campus-wide recognition as a Part I NBDE review course. This teaching. n

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Inaugural Dean’s Honors Day: A Celebration of Excellence

On March 26, 2017, the College intro- College, a ‘Celebration of Excellence.’” duced a new tradition, a gala Dean’s Each honoree received a gift of a Honors Day celebration of major medallion paperweight inscribed with professional distinctions earned by the NYU motto, Perstare et praestare our faculty, administrators, and staff — To persevere and to excel — as, during the previous year. Dean Bertolami said, “an emblem of Recipients of Dean’s Honors Day the professional distinctions that you Awards were selected on the basis of have earned and which in turn bring exceptional accomplishment in the great honor to the College. areas of teaching, research, service “As I have said on previous occa- to the profession, innovation, and sions,” he added, “it is those things administration, both intra- and extra- that differentiate NYU College of murally. Dentistry. And as you look around inaugural Dean’s Honors Day In his remarks, Dean Bertolami this room at today’s Celebration of

a celebration of excellence ◆ explained the rationale for the event Excellence, and as you read through sunday, march 26, 2017 11:30 am cipriani 42nd street by saying: “The caliber of our faculty, the program and note all of the administrators, and staff is such that distinctive achievements of this es- each year they earn professional dis- teemed group, I hope you will join me tinctions at a level and of a magnitude in congratulating our colleagues and that you don’t often see. So it seemed in appreciating what a remarkable to me that the time was right to in- time it is to be a part of NYU College troduce a new annual tradition at the of Dentistry.”

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Journal of the Academy of Distinguished Educators Salutes NYU College of Dentistry Faculty

The Sunday, April 23, 2017, national edition of The New York Times carried a full-page ad saluting the members of global the NYU College of Dentistry faculty. oral health: In a note that Dean Bertolami sent to the faculty inform- its impact on ing them of the ad, he wrote: dental education seeing the forest, “I know that it doesn’t get expressed often enough, but it seeing the trees is important that you know how remarkable and appreciat- ed you are by our students, the College’s administration, and me, personally. In the spirit of this season of renewal, it is therefore a privilege to celebrate publically your excel- New Issue of JADE Online Now lence in providing the highest-quality education and training for the next generation of dental professionals. Your impressive teaching and research contributions, together A new issue of NYU Dentistry’s online open-access maga- with your commitment to patient-centered care, have made zine, the Journal of the Academy of Distinguished Educators NYU Dentistry a magnet for exceptional students and (JADE) is online now at http://dental.nyu.edu/jade. helped to bring it into the top ranks of US dental schools. JADE is the publications component of the NYU Academy Please know how grateful I am to work with all of you of Distinguished Educators. JADE invites experts in higher and to recognize your achievements. Congratulations!” education to face off on the thorny issues confronting higher education as it endeavors to foster interdisciplinary and

interprofessional education. CMY K Nxxx,2017-04-23,A,007,Bs-BW,E1 The theme of the new issue is “Global Oral Health: Its THE NEW YORK TIMES, SUNDAY, APRIL 23, 2017 N 7 NYU College of Dentistry Faculty*

Impact on Dental Education.” Dr. Jonathan M. Abenaim Dr. Elena P. Cunningham Dr. William Hurwitz Dr. Jane A. McCutcheon Dr. Arthur M. Schackman Dr. Caitlin M. Aberle Dr. Ralph P. Cunningham Ms. Annette N. Huynh Dr. John T. McDevitt Dr. Andrew B. Schenkel New York University Dr. Angela P. Abernathy Dr. Gerald P. Curatola Dr. Olga A. C. Ibsen Mr. Richard C. McGowan Dr. Joel D. Schiff Dr. Thierry E. Abitbol Dr. Arlene R. Curry Dr. Cherish Im Mr. John D. McIntosh Dr. Mark Schlesinger Dr. Leslie A. Abraham Ms. Aleksandra J. Czaplinska Ms. Rae Mei-Ling Isaacs Ms. Sharon A. McLaughlin Dr. Alexander J. Schloss College of Dentistry Dr. William R. Abrams Dr. Arash Talebi Dabestani Dr. Maged F. Iskaros Dr. Harry G. Meeker Ms. Susan Schlussler Dr. Kambiz Afshar-Mohajer Dr. Elena Damiano Dr. Chandra C. Iyer Dr. Arjun R. Mehta Dr. Brian L. Schmidt Dr. Roya Afshar-Mohajer Dr. Robert A. Danti Dr. Joseph S. Jacob Dr. Aneta K. Mejia Dr. Andrea S. Schreiber Dr. Kathleen L. Agoglia Dr. Michel M. Dard Ms. Rebecca Jacobs Dr. Eugenia E. Mejia Dr. Gail E. Schupak Dr. Azadeh Ahmadi-Ardakani Dr. Ananda P. Dasanayake Dr. David P. Jacobson Dr. Herbert M. Mendelson Dr. Udo H. Schutte The issue focuses on the challenge of global oral health Dr. Mohammad M. Ahmed Dr. Isaac Datikashvili Dr. Leila Jahangiri Dr. Christina A. Mercurio Dr. Martin Schwartz Dr. Tania Ahuja Dr. Steven B. David Dr. Lauren Jain Dr. Bruce A. Merriam Dr. Leonard A. Schwarzbaum Dr. Nia Aitaoto Dr. Bruce K. Davidson Dr. Rajinder K. Jain Dr. Phyllis B. Merriam Dr. Daniel M. Schweitzer Dr. Simon Akerman Dr. Robert M. Davidson Dr. Ziad Jalbout Dr. Shane G. Methal Dr. Jeffrey A. Scolnick Salutes Dr. Donna G. Albertson Dr. Laura Davila Dr. Malvin N. Janal Dr. Prenard R. Mickens Ms. Dianne L. Sefo Dr. Richard Alexander Dr. David J. Davis Mr. Harold L. Jennings Dr. Dindo Q. Mijares Dr. Melvyn M. Segal Dr. Michael C. Alfano Dr. Angela M. De Bartolo Dr. Ole T. Jensen Dr. Alex Mikhailov Dr. Stuart L. Segelnick Mr. Vincent Alleluia Dr. Roque Braz De Oliveira Dr. Juhee Jeong Dr. Edward J. Miller Dr. Rima Bachiman Sehl Dr. Kenneth L. Allen Dr. Yvonne De Paiva Buischi Dr. Jaime Jimenez Garcia Dr. Fabiola Milord Dr. Nagarajan Selvamurugan Our Faculty Dr. Lena Al-Sabban Dr. Marcelo De Stefano Dr. Matthew Ben Johnson Dr. Alan Mintz Mr. Jean G. Senat disparities and the importance of preparing students to Dr. Diana Altshuler Dr. Cosmo V. De Steno Dr. Bharat Joshi Dr. Gayle T. Miranda Dr. Sonal S. Shah Dr. Riccardo I. Ambrogio Dr. Bianca A. Dearing Dr. Kenneth W. Judy Dr. Andi Jean Miro Dr. Shahin Shahgoli Dr. Niloufar Amintavakoli Dr. Mikako Deguchi Dr. Samuel T. Jung Dr. Craig M. Misch Dr. Ehab T. Shahid Mr. Richard Anchundia Dr. John J. Delfino Mr. Adrian S. Jurim Dr. Danielle M. Mitnick Dr. Alex Shalman Dr. Jorge A. Andrade Dr. Gina M. Delucrezia-Karabin Dr. Dominique F. Juste Dr. Miltiadis E. Mitsias Dr. Glen Shanock Dr. Mark S. Andrawis Dr. Stephanie Demas-Prassos Dr. Arvin Medi Kadempour Dr. Marjan Moghadam Dr. Donna Shelley Dr. Lisa R. Antonoff Dr. Joseph Lakshman Dene Dr. Fredrick H. Kahn Dr. Jin K. Montclare Dr. Herbert Sherman Dr. Bradley E. Aouizerat Dr. Haiteng Deng Mr. Steven Kahn Dr. Winifred A. Montuori Dr. Gene B. Sherwin Dr. Michael A. Apa Dr. Lucretia Depaola-Cefola Dr. James M. Kaim Dr. Frederick G. More Dr. Sameet S. Sheth Dr. James J. Apltauer Dr. Louis F. Desantis Dr. Chanda Kale Dr. Joseph R. Morris Dr. Pradip R. Shetye address the lived reality of communities in need of dental Ms. Kathleen W. Apltauer Dr. Anna Di Gregorio Dr. Angela R. Kamer Dr. Rick C. Moser Dr. Emi Shimizu Dr. Michael Apton Dr. Giorgio T. DiVincenzo Dr. Michael Kampourakis Dr. Elliott Moskowitz Dr. Hochul Shin Dr. Omid Arastehmanesh Dr. Nadine Diwersi Dr. Mary Kang Dr. Mark E. Moss Dr. Kiwon Shin Dr. David Arghavani Mr. Karl Dixon Ms. Sarah Yoon Kang Dr. Stephen J. Moss Dr. Barnet B. Shulman Dr. Martin Aronoff Dr. John C. Dolan Dr. Jeh-Li Kao Dr. Whitney R. Mostafiz Ms. Fern S. Shulman-Dembner Dr. Yakir A. Arteaga Dr. Kathy J. Dooley Dr. Wen-Ing Kao Dr. Amr M. Moursi Dr. Harpriya Sidhu Dr. Kenneth Aschheim Dr. Charles Dorato Dr. Melani H. Kapetanakos Dr. Thomas W. Mucciolo Dr. Louis Siegelman Dr. Arthur Ashman Dr. Nancy J. Dougherty Dr. Jerome S. Kaplan Dr. Les Muldorf Dr. Asgeir Sigurdsson Dr. Robert A. Aslanian Dr. Simone Duarte Dr. Dana Kapparova Ms. Margaret Mary Mullen Dr. Steven Silberg Dr. Michael Atar Dr. Fred Dubrowsky Dr. Munzer B. Kara Dr. Ana M. Munoz Dr. Joel Silver education and care, both globally and locally. Ms. Kim Attanasi Dr. Flaviu C. Dunca Dr. Sharvari Tejas Karande Ms. Julia Murphy Dr. Bart W. Silverman Dr. Elliot L. Auerbach Dr. Floyd L. Dussetschleger Dr. Vasiliki Karlis Dr. Asma Muzaffar Dr. Howard D. Silverman Ms. Yamile E. Ayala Dr. Sophia Dyakiv Ms. Olga Karpenko Dr. Peter Mychajliw Dr. Trevor F. Simmonds Dr. Amin Ayoub Dr. Maurice L. Edwards Dr. Ramin Kashani Dr. Kunwar Nagpal Dr. Todd A. Singer Dr. Ashley Azizian Dr. Adam Eisenberg Dr. Serena Kassam Dr. Siamak Najafi-Abrandabadi Dr. Inder J. Singh Dr. Howard S. Backer Dr. Elise S. Eisenberg Dr. Michael A. Katz Dr. Teruyo Nakatani Dr. Sheena Singh Dr. Faina M. Badineva Dr. Ismael El Khouly Castilla Dr. Ralph V. Katz Dr. Veena Nanda Dr. Michael L. Sinkin Dr. Zahra Bagheri Dr. Hend Salah ElSayed Dr. Zev Kaufman Dr. Mazen Natour Dr. David Sirois Dr. Robert M. Bagoff Dr. Edgard S. Elchaar Dr. Gregory K. Kazandjian Dr. Majid Navab Dr. Despina Sitara Dr. Saul Bahn Dr. Edath Ellis Dr. James R. Keenan Dr. Charles M. Neidorff Dr. William F. Skiba It features an introduction by Dr. Silvia E. Spivakovsky, Ms. Emily Baio Dr. Natalia Elson Ms. Kellie R. Kennedy Dr. Donald B. Nelson Dr. Vladimir P. Skulachev Mr. Eric Baker Dr. Steven P. Engebretson Dr. Alexander R. Kerr Dr. Evelyn M. Nelson Dr. Barbara D. Slaska Dr. Paul R. Baker Dr. Gerard Epelbaum Mr. Irving Kessler Dr. Frederic I. Nelson Dr. Amy M. Slep Ms. Julia L. Balay Dr. Cagatay C. Erakin Dr. Bijan Khaknegar-Moghadam Dr. Benjamin T. Neren Dr. Richard E. Slutsky Ms. Carolina Bank Dr. Ann C. Erlanger Dr. Ghazal Khashayar Dr. Jeanne M. Nervina Dr. Monica Smiddy Ms. Vera Banks Dr. Eveline A. Erni Dr. Asmahan A. Khater Dr. Glenn Ngan Dr. Leslie F. Smithey Dr. Bruce R. Barnhard Dr. Robert Eskow Dr. Edmund Khoo Dr. Duy Nguyen Dr. Alan M. Smolen Dr. Gerald M. Barrack Dr. Laurie F. Esposito Dr. David T. Kim Dr. Sara Nichols Dr. Terry Sobler Dr. Simronjeet Basati Dr. Denise Estafan Dr. Jason Kim Dr. Olivier Nicolay Dr. Aaron Soeprono Dr. Benjamin S. Bass Dr. John S. Evans Mr. Jason J. Kim Dr. Richard Niederman Dr. Leila Soltani clinical associate professor in the Department of Oral and Dr. Eugene H. Bass Dr. Karl Kim Dr. Ashok Soni Dr. Donald Everhardt Dr. James T. Nissel Mr. William M. Baum Ms. Ivianie Exinor Dr. Min Jung Kim Mr. Dushyanthan Nithiyananthasothy Dr. Roy H. Sonkin Dr. Trevor Bavar Dr. Karyn E. Faber Dr. Sun H. Kim Dr. Katayoon Noroozi-Leibowitz Dr. Norman Sorkin Mr. H. Kendall Beacham Dr. Sherman Farahani Dr. Yoon Hee Kim Dr. Mary E. Northridge Dr. Jerome M. Sorrel Ms. Andrea L. Beall Mr. Kenneth M. Fauerbach Dr. Kathleen C. Kinnally Dr. Adamo E. Notarantonio Dr. Krystyna Sosnowski Dr. Jane P. Bear-Lehman Dr. Vito B. Federici Ms. Lorilei D. Kirby Dr. Brendan G. O’Connor Dr. Joseph K. Spector Ms. Emina Becirovic Mr. Paul Federico Dr. Lidia Kiremidjian-Schumacher Dr. Joyce A. O’Connor Dr. Andrew I. Spielman Dr. Eugenio Beltran Dr. Lauren Feldman Dr. Gerald Klaczany Dr. Michael P. O’Connor Dr. Donald A. Spitzer New York University College of Dentistry, Dr. Lynwood J. Bennerson Dr. Jonathan L. Ferencz Dr. Arthur L. Klafter Dr. Kay T. Oen Dr. Silvia Spivakovsky Maxillofacial Pathology, Radiology and Medicine, the 2017 Dr. Habib Benzian Dr. Michael B. Ferguson Dr. Jack J. Klausner Dr. Bolajio Ogundare Dr. Katepalli R. Sreenivasan Dr. Sky Berdahl Ms. Jill B. Fernandez Dr. Myron R. Klein Dr. Katsushi Okazaki Ms. Jeanine Stabulas the nation’s largest dental school, is proud Dr. Stephen F. Bergen Dr. Debra M. Ferraiolo Dr. Kenneth Klonsky Dr. Julie O’Meara Dr. Sheldon D. Stachel Dr. Gary S. Berkowitz Ms. Nancy F. Fink Dr. Edith Kobler Dr. Anabella C. Oquendo Parilli Dr. Sigmund Stahl to salute the outstanding men and women Dr. Leonard Berkowitz Dr. Sivan Finkel Dr. Chad S. Korach Dr. Chrystalla Orthodoxou Dr. Jason J. Starace Dr. Neil D. Berman Dr. Allen L. Finkelstein Dr. Urszula Korol Ms. Sue Ortner Dr. Tema Suzanne Starkman Dr. Paul R. Bernstein Dr. Samuel First Dr. David Korris Dr. Nuray Ozu Dr. Cristian Stefan who comprise the NYU dental faculty. Dr. Charles N. Bertolami Dr. Debra K. Fischoff Dr. Ronald W. Kosinski Dr. Anthony Palatta Ms. Lisa Stefanou Dr. Jed M. Best Dr. Steven H. Fisher Dr. Richard A. Kosofsky Dr. Ady Palti Ms. Kaitlin M. Stier Dr. Raphel Bettach Dr. Kenneth E. Fleisher Dr. Khrystyna Kostsyuh Dr. Yiu Chung Pang Dr. Suzette Marie Stines Chair of the NYU Academy of Distinguished Educators, Dr. Deepak K. Bhagat Dr. Laurie R. Fleisher Dr. Migena Kotelli Dr. Francis V. Panno Ms. Amy Stochel These clinicians, scientists, and scholars Dr. Aditi Bhattacharya Dr. Leonard I. Flug Dr. Philip Kotick Dr. Zachary Papadakis Dr. John W. Strange Dr. Giuseppe Bianco Dr. Emilie M. Fong Dr. Peter Kouvaris Dr. John Papadopoulos Dr. Harold R. Strauss provide education and training for the Dr. Rita Marie Bilello Dr. Denise Foran Dr. Meir Kozlovsky Dr. Klenise S. Paranhos Dr. Eric Studley Dr. Sirlene S. Billera Dr. David Forlano Dr. Samuel Kramer Dr. Jaclyn J. Park Dr. Daryl Styner Ms. Shirley Birenz Dr. Joana Forsea Dr. Pavel Krastev Dr. Nicola C. Partridge Dr. Grace Yi-Ying Su next generation of oral health professionals. Dr. Patrick Bivona Dr. Dolores M. Franklin Ms. Judith Kreismann Mr. Joseph Passaro Ms. Humara Sultana Ms. Elyse J. Bloom Dr. Robert W. Frare Dr. Bieke Kreps Mr. Laurence Passaro Dr. Jillwen L. Sung Many also practice privately, generously Dr. Mitchell J. Bloom Dr. Nicolas M. Freda Dr. Howard J. Krigsman Dr. Evgeny Pavlov Dr. John W. L. Sung Dr. Melinda B. Blume Dr. Paul D. Freedman Dr. Ivetta Krol Dr. Colin M. Pech Dr. Stuart Super and the JADE editorial board chair; a guest editorial by Ms. devoting their time as dental educators. Dr. Barry Blumenkopf Dr. Alan Friedman Dr. Eileen B. Kronenberg Dr. Pablo Marco Peixoto Dr. Takanori Suzuki Dr. Jeffrey S. Blye Dr. David E. Friedman Dr. Arthur Kubikian Dr. Ivy Peltz Ms. Piroska Szalma Dr. Bernadette M. Boden-Albala Dr. Paul Friedman Dr. Arthi M. Kumar Dr. Bapanaiah Penugonda Dr. Huzefa Talib Dr. Irene Bokser Dr. Robert H. Friedman Dr. Hsin-Yu Kuo Dr. Marisa A. Pereira Dr. Vera W. L. Tang Dr. William W. Bongiorno Dr. Susan A. Friedman Dr. Moni A. Kuriakose Dr. Sharon Perelman Dr. Samar Tannous Their impressive teaching contributions, Dr. Laurence B. Borman Dr. Herbert H. Frommer Ms. Rachel D. Kurlander Ms. Zoila G. Perez-Mejia Dr. Edwin M. Tanpiengco Dr. Mark H. Bornfeld Dr. Stuart J. Froum Dr. Michael R. Kurman Dr. Alan Pernikoff Dr. Philippe Tardieu coupled with their commitment to Dr. Luisa N. Borrell Ms. Elina Fudiman Dr. Esther O. Kuyinu Ms. Joanna Peza-Kulikowski Dr. David E. Tarrab Dr. Anthony Bossis Dr. Yukinobu Fukuoka Dr. Wayne Kye Dr. Cheryline Pezzullo Dr. Cristina Teixeira improved patient care, have made Dr. Ricardo A. Boyce, Jr. Dr. Gabriel Fulop Dr. Rodrigo S. Lacruz Dr. Joan A. Phelan Dr. Paulette J. Tempro Shirley Birenz, clinical assistant professor of dental hygiene; Dr. Andrew W. Boyd Mr. Xiao-Qing Q. Fung Dr. Yon H. Lai Dr. Ram D. Phull Dr. Omid Termechi Dr. Christina Lane Boyd Ms. Winnie Furnari Ms. Ann Lalezarian Dr. Steven Pigliacelli Dr. Louis Terracio NYU College of Dentistry a magnet for Dr. Robert J. Boylan Dr. Carolyn S. Fuss Dr. Nicole Lambert Dr. Jarrett A. Pikser Dr. Philip M. Tierno Dr. Michael Bral Dr. Dominic A. Galasso Dr. Lewis M. Lampert Dr. Peter Pizzi Ms. Esther Tingue exceptional students and helped to bring Dr. Irene C. Brandes Dr. Bert Gaster Dr. Lloyd S. Landa Dr. Thomas Planzos Dr. James D. Toppin Dr. Bruce A. Brandolin Dr. Lee Gause Dr. Robert S. Landman Dr. Eric J. Ploumis Dr. Riva Touger-Decker it into the top ranks of US dental schools. Dr. Iryna Branets Mr. Scott Gautney Dr. Martin J. Lapidus Dr. Scott W. Podell Dr. Denise A. Trochesset Dr. Susan S. Braun Dr. Robert W. Gear Dr. Charles D. Larsen Dr. Maxim A. Podolsky Dr. Lucy M. Troncoso Dr. Luis M. Brea Dr. Chandurpal P. Gehani Dr. Kimberli Leal Dr. Rebecca Poling Dr. Martin Trope Dr. Lawrence E. Brecht Dr. Michael L. Gelb Dr. Marcie W. Lebovic Dr. Douglas Pollack Dr. Amy L. Truesdale a centerpiece article by Dr. Habib Benzian, adjunct professor Ms. Erin Brent Dr. Joel C. Gelbman Dr. Candace Lee Dr. Arnold R. Pollikoff Dr. Richard D. Trushkowsky For all that they do to ensure the excellence Dr. Walter A. Bretz Dr. Morey J. Gendler Dr. Clara Lee Ms. Vilma E. Poyser Dr. Elena Tsymbalova Dr. Hillary L. Broder Dr. Kamen I. Genov Mr. Daniel Bong Lee Dr. Martin C. Prager Mr. Christopher Tung of future dentists, specialists, and hygienists, Dr. Timothy Bromage Dr. Stanley Gersch Dr. Ellen Lee Dr. Sheindy Pretter Dr. Francis F. Tung Dr. Jeffrey R. Brook Dr. Peter M. Gershenson Dr. Grace E. Lee Ms. Leah Pride Dr. Ilser Turkyilmaz we are honored to recognize the NYU Dr. Eric W. Brotman Dr. Igor Gerzon Ms. Alyson J. Leffel Dr. Christopher Proto Dr. Kathy Udell-Martin Dr. Alan S. Brown Dr. Kambiz M. Ghalili Dr. Ronald Lehane Dr. Fred A. Puccio Dr. Alice Urbankova Dr. Untray T. Brown Dr. Nicholas Giannuzzi Ms. Frederika Ashley Leis Dr. Nividita Puri Dr. James M. Uyanik College of Dentistry faculty listed here. Dr. Gregory Browne Dr. Jennifer L. Gibbs Dr. Jeff Lemler Dr. Shahida Qazi Dr. Dean C. Vafiadis Dr. Philip Buccigrossi Dr. Ana B. Giglio Ms. Angelita Leon Dr. Erica Queiroz Dr. Farhad Vahidi in the Department of Epidemiology & Health Promotion; and Dr. Barnett Bucklan Dr. Graziano D. Giglio Ms. Alessandra C. Leri Dr. Rhonda Quinn Dr. Charles J. Valicenti Dr. Peggy L. Budhu Dr. Bernardo Gil Ms. Petal C. Leu Wai See Dr. Diane L. Radler Dr. Mary Varghese Dr. Ronald P. Burakoff Dr. Shahnaaz B. S. Gill Dr. Michael Levandowsky Dr. Sandana Jaya Raj Dr. Analia Veitz-Keenan — Charles N. Bertolami, DDS, DMedSc Dr. Allen J. Burdowski Dr. Sabine Girod Dr. David A. Levenson Dr. Nicholas I. Rallis Dr. Nicholas Vernice Herman Robert Fox Dean Dr. Leigh Busch Dr. Thomas S. Giugliano Dr. Lauren E. Levi Dr. Maria Elena Ramos Dr. Anthony Vernillo Dr. Jordan N. Buzzell Ms. Rhoda Gladstone Dr. Jonathan B. Levine Dr. Rajendra Rana Dr. Chi Tong-Lien Viet Dr. Tara Byrd Dr. Robert S. Glickman Dr. Marci H. Levine Dr. Lokesh C. Rao Dr. Lupo Villega Dr. Claudine Cafferata Dr. David L. Glotzer Dr. Philip Levis Dr. Karen G. Raphael Ms. Staci A. Violante Ms. Marija L. Cahoon Ms. Olga Gnatovych Dr. David N. Levy Dr. John F. Rathbauer Dr. Richard I. Vogel Dr. John R. Calamia Dr. Benjamin Godder Dr. Alexander Lezhansky Dr. Saverio Ravazzolo Ms. Susan L. Vogell commentaries by Dr. Peter M. Loomer, clinical professor and Dr. Vincent J. Calamia Dr. Xin Li Dr. Gunther Von Hagens Ms. Emilie Godfrey Dr. Victoria H. Raveis Dr. Angelo Calcagno Dr. Maynard Goldberg Dr. Yihong Li Dr. Arnold Ray Dr. Sayamol Voraragsa Dr. Aura Caldera Dr. Bruce E. Golden Dr. Kenneth Liao Dr. George F. Raymond Dr. Gerald S. Wank Dr. Steven Caldroney Dr. Edward B. Goldin Dr. Howard I. A. Lieb Dr. Sleiman N. Razzouk Dr. Paul R. Warren Dr. Michael L. Cali Dr. Gary R. Goldstein Dr. William H. Lieberman Dr. Varsha D. Reddy Dr. Roger N. Warren Dr. Robert P. Cammarata Dr. Michelle F. Goldstein Dr. Arnold I. Liebman Dr. Michael A. Regis Dr. Stephen M. Warren Dr. Joao Carames Ms. Danni M. Gomes Dr. Jong S. Lim Dr. Rodrigo Rego Dr. Johanna Warshaw Dr. Newton P. B. Cardoso Dr. Maria Cynthia Gomez Dr. Stephen Y. Lim Mr. Patrick E. Reid Dr. Vivian A. B. Wasmuht-Perroud Dr. Stella M. Carollo Dr. Manju K. Gopinathan Dr. Louis M. Lin Dr. Steven J. Resnick Dr. Burton S. Wasserman chair of the Ashman Department of Periodontology & Implant Dr. Anthony J. Carter Ms. Larisa Gordeychuk Dr. Michael C. Lin Dr. William M. Reyer Dr. Colleen A. Watson Dr. Christina R. Carter Dr. Stewart Gordon Dr. Jan Linhart Ms. Katherine L. Reynolds Dr. Amber L. Watters Dr. Dayna M. Cassandra Dr. Arthur D. Goren Dr. Harald A. B. Linke Dr. Seung-Hee Rhee Dr. Leonard Weinberg Dr. Yiselle Z. Castillo Dr. Cheryl Goren Robins Dr. Edward J. Lipke Dr. John L. Ricci Dr. Mea A. Weinberg Ms. Donna L. Catapano Dr. Thomas E. Gorrell Dr. Mitchell J. Lipp Dr. Michael T. Ricciardi Dr. Howard A. Weiner Dr. Peter Catapano Dr. Robert M. Gottlieb Dr. Daniel Lippiner Dr. Haig H. Rickerby Dr. June Weiss Dr. Safdar H. Chadda Dr. Giuseppe Grasso Dr. Harold Litvak Dr. Barry Rifkin Dr. Lawrence J. Weiss Dr. Brian I. Chadroff Dr. Allan S. Grayson Ms. Mary Jane Butac Livingston Dr. Staci L. Ripkey Ms. Jacqueline M. Wenger Dr. Samer Chahine Dr. Brian Greenspan Dr. Danny L. Lo Ms. Adeniz Rivera Dr. Cheryl M. Westphal Theile Dr. King Chong Chan Dr. Mara Greenwald Dr. Gary R. Login Dr. Miriam R. Robbins Dr. Herbert S. Westrich Dentistry and director, global health for oral health sciences Dr. Eric P. Chang Dr. Michael V. Gregorio Dr. Christos Lolis Ms. Asya De Roberts Dr. George J. Whinston Dr. Suzanna Chen Ms. Ashley C. Grill Dr. Josephine Lomangino-Cheung Dr. Glenn K. Rochlen Dr. Isabel T. Whitehill-Grayson Dr. Xian Jie Chen Dr. Herbert N. Gross Dr. Peter M. Loomer Dr. Alexander Rock Dr. Thomas G. Wiedemann Dr. Pamela Cheng Dr. Michael P. Gulizio Dr. Robert J. Lopatkin Dr. Eduardo D. Rodriguez Dr. Thomas P. Williams Dr. Ray Cheng Dr. Robert S. Gureasko Dr. Elisabeth N. Lopez Ms. Jasmine Yvonne Rodriguez Dr. Stefania Willis Dr. Man-Sing Cheung Dr. Jeffrey Guss Dr. Juan Carlos Lopez-Alvarez Dr. Maria P. Rodriguez Cardenas Dr. Lukasz Witek Advancing Dentistry, Transforming Lives Dr. Leonard A. Chiat Dr. Joseph B. Guttenplan Dr. James T. LoPresti Dr. Mike Roig Dr. Mark S. Wolff Dr. Igor Chikunov Dr. Babak Hamidi Dr. Thomas Lovetere Mr. Giacomo Romano Dr. Samantha P. Wolff Dr. Courtney Chinn Dr. Bruce A. Hanna Ms. Eva M. Lupovici Dr. Jeffrey Romanowski Dr. Jessica L. Wollenberg Dr. Kenneth Cho Dr. Markus Hardt Dr. Juana Enriquez Luster Dr. Marcela Romero Reyes Dr. Michael R. Wolov at the NYU College of Global Public Health; and by Dr. Joana Dr. Sang-Choon Cho Dr. Mihaela M. Harutunian Dr. Craig A. Lustman Dr. Haniel Rosemond Dr. Elsa O. Wong Dr. Mijin Choi Dr. Sharde Harvey Dr. William R. Lynch Dr. Edwin S. Rosenberg Dr. Ying Jo Wong Dr. Chris Chondrogiannis Dr. Andrea S. Hayeck Ms. Martha Macaluso Dr. Linda Rosenberg Dr. Helen Worthington Dr. Jehyun David Chong Ms. Rosemary Hays Dr. Mary Eve Maestre Dr. Paul A. Rosenberg Dr. Bei Wu Dr. Stephen J. Chu Dr. Allen N. Heller Dr. Kenneth S. Magid Dr. Norman N. Rosenblum Dr. Darryl Wu Dr. Joshua M. Chubak Dr. Marc Henschel Dr. Sabrina B. Magid-Katz Dr. Alan B. Rosenthal Dr. Yingjie Wu Mr. Kirkor Cinarli Dr. Neal G. Herman Dr. Roman Maiberg Dr. Larry W. Rosenthal Dr. Zhiwei Wu Dr. George J. Cisneros Dr. Meryl J. Hersh Dr. Ronald I. Maitland Dr. Stephen Ross Dr. Ovral Wynter Dr. Janet Clarkson Dr. David H. Hershkowitz Dr. Martina Majstorovic Dr. Todd A. Ross Dr. Miles J. Yacker Dr. Anthony Classi Dr. Dwight L. Hershman Dr. Mark R. Makiling Ms. Anita M. Roth Dr. Shoshana Yakar Cunha-Cruz, research associate professor in the Department Ms. Judith L. Cleary Dr. Gabriel N. Hershman Dr. Daniel Malamud Dr. Martin Roy Dr. Seiichi Yamano Dr. Paulo Coelho Dr. Gary Herskovits Dr. Matthew Malek Dr. Ryan R. Ruff Dr. Esther Y. Yang Dr. Alexis L. Cohen Dr. Peter A. Hertz Dr. William J. Maloney Dr. Mark A. Ruggerio Dr. Yi Ye Dr. Lawrence W. Cohen Dr. Richard E. Heyman Dr. Avelin A. Malyango Dr. Bernard G. Rupnarain Dr. Julie K. Yip Dr. Debra H. Cohn Dr. Jessica Hilburg Dr. Maryse Manasse Dr. Stefanie L. Russell Dr. Eun-A Yoo Dr. John F. Como Ms. Rachel M. Hill Dr. Martine R. Mandracchia Dr. Shin-Young Ryu Dr. H. Richard Yoo Dr. Ali Alper Comut Ms. Tracy M. Hillenbrand Dr. Manolis G. Manolakakis Dr. Mehdi Saber Dr. Jin Yoo Dr. Spyridon Condos Dr. Ronaldo Hirata Dr. Jessica Manser Dr. Jeffrey S. Sacks Dr. Henry T. Young Dr. Dominick Congiusta Dr. David L. Hirsch Dr. Klodiana F. Margariti Dr. Peter Sacks Dr. Yung Cheng Paul Yu Dr. Marie A. Congiusta Dr. Joel A. Hirsch Dr. Jeffrey J. Margolin Dr. Raid Sadda Dr. Chia-Hung Yuan of Oral Health Sciences at the University of Washington Dr. Harmon J. Cooper Dr. Stuart M. Hirsch Dr. Keith S. Margulis Dr. Suzanne Saie Dr. Jacqueline E. Zamani Dr. Patricia M. Corby Dr. Gerald Hoch Dr. Maria Z. Marin Dr. Rajendar M. Saini Dr. Joseph Zelig Dr. Steven Cordoves Dr. Jason E. Holden Dr. Liana Mark Dr. Jean-Pierre N. Saint-Jeannet Dr. Linqi Zhang Dr. Emanuela F. Corielli Dr. Irving Horowitz Dr. Mendel I. Markowitz Dr. Christian R. Salazar Dr. Yu Zhang NYU College of Dentistry Dr. Paul L. A. M. Corstjens Dr. Robert A. Horowitz Mr. Leonard Marotta Dr. Teresita L. Salgado Dr. Paul Zhivago Dr. Richard G. Cotty Ms. Cynthia J. Howard Mr. Glenn A. Marrus Dr. John A. Salvi Dr. Galina Zhukova th 345 E. 24 Street Ms. Shirin A. Cox Dr. Joanna Hrymoc-Sinha Ms. Ruth Sofia Marsiliani Dr. Peker Sandalli Dr. Ira D. Zinner New York, NY 10010 Dr. Ronald G. Craig Dr. Pofu Hsieh Dr. Shaun G. Massiah Dr. Robert L. Sanford 212.998.9800 Dr. Gustavo D. Cruz Dr. Anderson T. Huang Ms. Emmanuela Mathurin Dr. Vivian Santiago *This list reflects faculty appointments Dr. Luis A. Cruz Dr. Max T. Huang Dr. Irena F. Mausner Dr. Thomas G. Santora through April 15, 2017, and includes School of Dentistry, and Dr. Kirsten D. Senturia, clinical Dr. Yasmi O. Crystal Dr. Shulamite S. Huang Dr. Maureen McAndrew Dr. Bernadette Sawa affiliated faculty, associated faculty, dental.nyu.edu Dr. Duane Timothy Culotta Dr. James D. Hudson Dr. Jeffrey L. McClendon Dr. Deepak Saxena and professors emeriti. assistant professor in the Department of Health Services at the University of Washington School of Public Health.

FALL 2017 91 CELEBRATING OUR COMMUNITY On Her Way

For Stephanie Colaiacovo, ’17, knowing what she wanted to be when she grew up was never in question. “I decided that I wanted to be a dentist when I was about seven years old,” says Stephanie, who was born and raised in Toronto. At 12, she began seeing an orthodontist, who further influenced her career path. “I found out that I had an open bite, which means I could not close my front teeth,” she says. This explained why Stephanie was having difficulty pronouncing certain words. She was also having trouble chewing hamburgers and other foods. She remembers being bullied by other kids because of these issues. Fortunately, she learned from her orthodontist that her condition could be corrected. She underwent treatment which involved orthognathic surgery and she also wore braces for three years.

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Stephanie Colaiacovo, DDS, ’17, Seeks to Transform People’s Smiles – and Lives

“As an adolescent I learned just how One of Stephanie’s research projects Stephanie credits her drive and pro- transformative orthodontics can be,” mentored by Dr. Cisneros involved ductivity to her immigrant parents. she says. “My orthodontist changed assessing the prevalence and manage- Her father hails from Italy and her my life, and I knew I wanted the ment of white spot lesions in ortho- mother from Portugal. opportunity to positively shape other dontic patients. It was presented as a “I really believe in the concept of people’s lives in the same way.” poster at the College’s 2016 Research delayed gratification,” says Stephanie. Stephanie’s dream to follow in her Scholarship Expo, where it was des- “By working very hard in the present, orthodontist’s footsteps sparked an ignated “Best Epidemiology & Health you’ll set yourself up for reward later. interest in studying biology. After Promotion Presentation by a Pre- You need to be patient. And you also graduating from McMaster Univer- doctoral Student.” Another research need coffee,” she jokes. sity, in Hamilton, Ontario, where she project with Dr. Cisneros involved “It’s clear to me,” says Dr. Cisneros, earned a BS degree in life sciences, evaluating the various orthodontic “that her family has had a tremendous she applied to dental school and chose practice-communication models used influence on her, both in terms of her NYU because she felt it offered many in doctor-patient relationships. The work ethic and her sense of purpose possibilities beyond the classroom results of this study were included in a in life.” and clinic. chapter in the textbook, Essentials for Even with her full plate of respon- “One of the best things about the Orthodontic Practice. sibilities at NYU Dentistry, Stephanie NYU College of Dentistry is all the “Stephanie has already been a co- has managed to take advantage of different doors you can open while author on one of our papers and she’s living in New York City. She loves the here,” she says. “It has really allowed helping us now to put the finishing hustle and bustle and has enjoyed tak- me to seek out what I want and gain touches on two more papers,” notes ing breaks in the city’s parks. She has as much experience as possible in so Dr. Cisneros. also made a lot of friends at NYU and many different arenas.” While at NYU, Stephanie also de- has relished social activities including An honors student at the College, veloped a strong interest in teaching. happy hours, dinners, and bowling Stephanie graduated in the top 10 She served as a teaching assistant, excursions with her Group Practice percent of her class. Her broad range an admissions ambassador, a peer and Xi Psi Phi dental fraternity peers. of interests has encompassed leader- mentor, an orientation week leader, “We’ve all grown close. We’re like a ship, research, teaching, volunteerism, and a tutor. little family here,” says Stephanie. and other extracurricular activi- Teaching seems to run in Stephanie’s Stephanie began specialty training ties. During her freshman year, she family. “I have an identical twin sister in orthodontics at the University of received an award presented by the and an older sister who are both ele- Buffalo School of Dental Medicine Omega Chapter of Omicron Kappa mentary school teachers,” she says. “To in July. Following that three-year pro- Upsilon for Outstanding Academic see someone succeed with your help is gram, she plans to join a group practice, Performance. She was also recog- very rewarding. Teaching helps put a ideally in or around Toronto. She would nized for academic excellence by the smile on people’s faces, as does helping also like to teach and get involved in College’s Academy of Distinguished those outside of our community.” outreach programs that bring ortho- Educators. She served as president She also participated in outreach dontic care to underserved adolescents. of the College’s Orthodontic Society, programs, including the NYU Den- “SUNY Buffalo is very lucky to have co-curriculum representative on her tistry/Henry Schein Cares Global Stephanie as one of their orthodontics Class Council, and fundraising chair Student Outreach Program, which specialty training students,” says Dr. for Xi Psi Phi International Dental allowed her to provide care in a rural Cisneros. “I couldn’t be happier for her Fraternity-Beta Chapter. area in Nicaragua; the NYU Dental or prouder of her accomplishments.” “Stephanie,” says her research Student Council’s Flossing Between For her part, Stephanie is ready mentor, Dr. George J. Cisneros, the Trees Committee’s cleanup and to greet the future with confidence. professor of orthodontics, “is by far restoration of NYC Parks; Wire-the- “Attending NYU Dentistry gave me the finest and also the nicest student Wise Foundation’s intergenerational the knowledge and skills to fulfill my I have ever had the privilege of men- technology meetups for older adults; dream,” she says. “It also brought me toring. She makes everything easier and oral health screenings throughout out of my shell. I feel totally prepared to accomplish.” New York City. for whatever comes next.” n

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Flying High

(-giene) “She has incredible discipline and drive,” says Rosemary Hays, clinical associate professor of dental hygiene and assistant director of dental hygiene admissions, in describing Erika Marie Pepe. “She knows what she wants.” But knowing what she wanted was not always the case for Erika, who graduated in May with a BS degree in dental hygiene. After attending high school in Tampa, Florida, Erika found herself flounder- ing and enrolled in a community college without any clear direction or idea for a career path. After changing her major several times, she decided on a whim to join the United States Air Force. When asked by a military recruiter what field she was interested in, Erika chose meteorology. “I thought studying weather would be cool,” says Erika, who was 19 when she enlisted. “As it turned out, I was good at meteorology,” she says. “I kept getting promoted and gradually moved up the ranks. That’s how I eventually became a regional weather supervisor.” The military gave Erika the direction and purpose she had been seeking. But her career came to a sudden halt in 2009, when two weeks after her 21st

94 GLOBAL HEALTH NEXUS DENTAL HYGIENE STUDENT PROFILE

Erika Marie Pepe, BS in Dental Hygiene, ’17: Beating Cancer and Embarking on a New Career Path

birthday, she was diagnosed with others. A civilian dental assistant “Dental hygiene is not an easy cancer. Her illness forced her into friend encouraged her to consider program,” says Professor Hays. “It’s temporary medical retirement from dentistry. all the sciences, then you enter the the military. “I had always had an appreciation clinic, and then you have to take Fortunately, Erika won her battle for dentistry, ever since I was 10 years your boards. But Erika is always against cancer, but she had another old and rode a bike down a flight of on top of things and has taken part fight ahead of her when the mili- stairs,” says Erika. “That trip resulted in all we have to offer at NYU. She tary gave her the option of being in my getting a dental implant.” does not take the easy way out.” discharged from the Air Force with At first, Erika thought she might Erika has particularly liked severance pay, or filing an appeal to move from meteorology to dentistry working with pediatric patients get her job back. within the military. But since mete- and is doing an internship in the Erika decided to fight. She hired orology was understaffed, she was Department of Pediatric Dentistry a lawyer, pled her case, and got not allowed to make the switch. this summer. Looking toward her her job back. Within one year of So Erika took a major career- professional future, she hopes to re-enlisting, she was promoted to changing leap of faith, left the mil- work in a pediatric dental office staff sergeant and was accepted into itary in 2015, and enrolled in NYU either part-time or full time. the Airman Leadership School, Dentistry’s BS in Dental Hygiene “I really love being with kids,” she where she earned the highest GPA program, a decision she has been says. “That is where I find the most and graduated with honors. She happy with ever since. happiness.” then earned further distinctions as “I thought I would eventually go Erika also wants to continue her Non-Commissioned Officer of the to dental school,” says Erika. “But interest in charity work with a focus Quarter and Airman of the Year now that I’ve fallen in love with on disabled veterans as well as with (2011) for her unit. She also earned dental hygiene, I do not see myself underserved communities here and an associate’s degree in meteorolo- going to dental school, except abroad. “Charity work and organiz- gy, coordinated three blood drives, perhaps to get a master’s in dental ing are really passions of mine,” she dedicated more than 150 hours to hygiene.” says. “If I could help provide oral community service, helped raise Erika has approached her time at health care to people with limited over $81,000 for local and national NYU Dentistry with the same zeal access, that would also make me charities, and in 2014 was again des- she displayed in the military. In ad- very happy.” ignated Non-Commissioned Officer dition to juggling a full-course load “I have been to a lot of different of the Quarter and Non-Commis- and maintaining a high GPA, she has schools, but I did not know what it sioned Officer of the Year. been a teaching assistant, helping means to be at a university with a “After beating cancer, I had a hygiene students with their hand faculty who genuinely care about new appreciation for life,” she says. skills in Principles of Dental Hygiene your success,” she says. “At NYU “I was given a second chance and II; led prospective student tours; Dentistry, they want you to do well, wanted to make the most of it.” and been involved in several oral and they stick with you through After earning many distinctions health outreaches to underserved the entire program. I feel that I’ve within the field of meteorology, communities throughout the New gotten a great education and am Erika felt the need to move on. She York metropolitan area. At gradua- prepared to tackle anything that lies wanted to change her career path to tion, she had the honor of serving as ahead.” n enable her to focus more on helping valedictorian for her class.

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By Group Queen Walker, MPA, ACC to Group Practice Academic Coordinator Department of Cariology and Comprehensive Care NYU College of Dentistry TEAM Meet NYU Dentistry’s Group Practice Academic Coordinators

everal years ago, a committee be known, the “A Team,” are integral group practice directors, three clinic composed of faculty in the to the effective functioning of the managers, up to seven staff members, Department of Cariology and predoctoral group practices. Each of and anywhere from 97 to 120 dental Comprehensive Care made the us knows that everything we do and and dental hygiene students on a daily Sdecision to expand the existing group say contributes to making us a team, basis. More important is the time and practice structure by adding addition- rather than merely a group of indi- effort each of us puts into making sure al academic coordinators to each of viduals. Most recently, our team has that our students are following correct the four group practices. assumed the added role of peer facil- protocol when it comes to clinical The group practice academic coor- itators, helping to acclimate first-year education experiences (CEE) and dinators are responsible for monitor- students to the clinical environment. supporting students in meeting their ing students’ academic performance Each of us is assigned a group of 12 minimum disciplinary requirements and compliance with clinic protocol to 14 first-year students, whom we (MDR) — the specific procedures in each group practice, with a focus counsel throughout their four years at each student needs to complete as part on the overall long-term care of their the College. of their clinical experiences in order patients. The group practice aca- Each of our seven academic coor- to graduate. All this is accomplished demic coordinators, or as we like to dinators collaborates with two faculty within their assigned group practices.

96 GLOBAL HEALTH NEXUS From left: Marion Asafu-Adjaye, Dayake Bubb, and Queen Walker

All of the academic coordinators Ms. Barbara Smith, 2nd Floor A&B: We are all committed to the idea were selected based on their ability Group Practices of Dr. Studley and that a team combines each individ- to perform cross-functional manage- Dr. Brandolin ual’s dedication and commitment to ment in a high-paced environment, Ms. Maureen Jones, 3rd Floor A: Group their students’ success and is reflected as well as on their prior professional Practices of Dr. Podell and Dr. Gendler in their students’ clinical progress. achievements, capabilities, and will- The academic group practice coordi- rd ingness to help students become suc- Mr. Dayake Bubb, 3 Floor B: nators all have a “can do” attitude that cessful while maintaining the highest Group Practices of Dr. Raymond and derives from the professional knowl- integrity, professionalism, quality Dr. Rochlen edge and skills they bring to their assurance, and compliance standards. Ms. Queen Walker, 4th Floor A: assignments, and all model excellent Our group consists of two associate Group Practices of Dr. Resnick and communication techniques and key certified coaches (ACC), a dental as- Dr. DePaola Cefola leadership principles that contribute sistant, a former program director, an to a strong team environment and the Ms. Judith St. Louis, 4th Floor B: Group adjunct professor of English, a Toast- best possible student experiences. Practices of Dr. Peltz and Dr. Soeprono master Public Speaker, several former It’s safe to say that if you have a private practice managers, a former Mr. Christopher Wilson, 5th Floor A: problem, you can always rely on the social worker, and one former NYU Group Practices of Dr. Berkowitz and “A Team” to help solve it. n Dentistry frontline staff member. Dr. Congiusta The “A Team” includes: Mrs. Marion Asafu-Adjaye, 5th Floor B: Group practices of Dr. De Bartolo and Dr. Penugonda

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Innovative Thinking SXSWedu Conference Features Elena P. Cunningham and Cristián Opazo as Builders of a Culture of Innovation

r. Elena P. Cunningham, “Twenty-first century educators An example of a major curricu- clinical associate pro- have an obligation to realize how the lar project that he completed last fessor of basic science brain of the learner actually works,” year is the full redesign of “Building and craniofacial biology, says Dr. Cunningham, who adds that Blocks of Life,” a first-year course in Dand Mr. Cristián Opazo, director of “this iterative learning technique has biochemistry, which he and his team educational technology, were featured led not only to a 100 percent first- converted from a traditional face-to- in a panel discussion titled “Building attempt pass rate for the Class of 2017 face lecture format to a full online a Culture of Innovation” at the spring in this discipline on the National course, the first of its kind in the DDS 2017 South by Southwest® (SXSWedu) Board Dental Examination, but also program. Mr. Opazo and his team Conference. The annual SXSWedu to the students’ scoring 2.6 standard have now implemented 11 addition- conference is dedicated to fostering deviations above the national mean in al DDS courses, all of which utilize innovation in learning by hosting a the anatomical sciences.” Cerego, and he also creates adaptive diverse and energetic community of Cerego officials were so excited to personalized learning modules for stakeholders across a variety of back- have the opportunity to work with the dental hygiene and advanced grounds. NYU Dentistry — their first higher education programs. These inno- The panel discussion, sponsored education partner — that they provid- vations accommodate the needs of by Cerego, an educational software ed their technology to the College at students on off-site clinical rotations maker, focused on the introduction of no cost, and they were so pleased with and outreach programs as well as Cerego’s personalized learning tech- the College’s effective use of Cerego in classes on campus. Last year, the nology into the College’s anatomical analytic tools, that they are featuring NYU Provost’s Office recognized the review course for Part I of the National the NYU Dentistry student success success of the College’s educational Board Dental Examination. Based on story on their website: https://www. technology program by awarding Mr. principles derived from neuro- and cerego.com/partner-stories and their Opazo $250,000 in matching funds. cognitive science including knowledge blog: https://www.cerego.com/blog “We see ourselves as a little micro- retrieval and distributed practice, the Mr. Opazo, an instructional cosm of innovation,” says Mr. Opazo. Cerego educational algorithm adapts designer who was pivotal in im- “Innovation is having the willingness, to the student’s learning progress and plementing the Cerego anatomical curiosity, motivation, and support to calculates what content each individu- review course into the DDS program, do something different,” he adds, “and al student needs to review and when. It also assists other faculty in integrat- at NYU Dentistry innovation is wo- also provides faculty with comprehen- ing digital technologies into existing ven into the fabric of the culture.” n sive assessments. curricula.

98 GLOBAL HEALTH NEXUS New York Times Magazine’s First-Ever List of “Super Specialists” in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Includes Five NYU Dentistry Faculty

Five Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMS) faculty members were recognized as “Super Specialists” in the New York Times Magazine’s May 14, 2017, new addition to the annual “New York Super Doctors” supplement. They are: Dr. Lena Al-Sabban, clinical assistant professor; Dr. Kenneth E. Fleisher, clinical associate professor; Dr. Robert S. Glickman, professor and chair; Dr. David L. Hirsch, adjunct clinical assistant professor; and Dr. Marci H. Levine, clinical assistant professor. The “Super Specialists” were nominated by physician alumni of the annual “New York Super Doctors” list, who were asked to whom they would go or refer their patients and loved ones for care. Congratulations to all our OMS “Super Specialists”!

NYU Nursing Professor Receives International Association for Dental Research Award

NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing professor disparities of oral health in older adults, and on Bei Wu has been honored with the 2017 Inter- oral health in relation to both cognitive impairment national Association for Dental Research (IADR) and diabetes, giving her published work a unique Distinguished Scientist Award for Research in perspective. Geriatric Oral Health. For the past 12 years, Dr. Wu’s team has done The IADR award recognizes Dr. Wu for her pioneering work in the areas of dental health research to assess the relationship between population research, cognitive function, and cognitive impairment and declining oral health impairment. The relationship between oral health among older adults. In conducting this research, and cognitive impairment — and between oral Dr. Wu collaborated with researchers at both the health and diabetes and the disparities among NYU Meyers College of Nursing and the NYU different ethnic groups in these relationships — is College of Dentistry. just beginning to be explored in depth. Dr. Wu holds a PhD in gerontology and NYU Dentistry congratulates Dr. Wu on receiv- focuses primarily on trends, trajectories, and ing this significant award.

AADR National Student Research Group With 34 new student members combined in 2016 and 2017 — more than any other dental school — NYU Dentistry was recog- Award Goes to NYU Dentistry for nized with the AADR National Student Research Group Award on “Most New AADR Student Members” in March 23, 2017, at the AADR National Student Research Group (NSRG) Business Meeting and Awards Ceremony, part of the 2016 and 2017 2017 IADR/AADR/CADR General Session and Exhibition in San Francisco, California.

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Dr. Jean-Pierre Saint-Jeannet A French Researcher’s Professional Journey

people, in the Midi-Pyrénees in southwestern France. His father ran a small seed business that was started by his grandfather. “It was essentially a coop,” he says. “My father would buy corn, sunflower seeds, and other crops from different farmers in the area and sell them on a larger scale throughout France and other parts of Europe.” Growing up in this rural, agri- culture-based region of France, Dr. Saint-Jeannet recalls having always had an interest in biology. When he was about 10 years old, he received a microscope as a Christmas present. “I know that sounds cliché, but it’s true” he says. “My mother continues to live in my childhood home, and she still has my old microscope.” Prior to deciding on what would become his life’s work, Dr. Saint-Jean- net toyed with the idea of becoming an archaeologist and spent several summers going on digs in the south of Jean-Pierre Saint-Jeannet, PhD, a “What fascinated me most,” he France and in Israel. professor in the Department of Basic says, “was the discovery of those cells “I really enjoyed the research aspect Science and Craniofacial Biology, can committing to becoming a specific of archaeology — finding things and pinpoint the exact moment when he organ, and where they were acquiring trying to make sense of them,” he says. found his calling as a developmental that specific potential.” “That experience also influenced my neurobiologist. Today Dr. Saint-Jeannet’s passion interest in biological science.” “As a college student I was enrolled for his field is even stronger than After Dr. Saint-Jeannet received his in a very small class in experimental when he was a young student of BS degree in developmental biology, embryology,” he says. “We were carry- developmental biology. In his lab at he went on to do graduate work at the ing out very meticulous dissection of NYU Dentistry, his work focuses on Université Paul Sabatier, earning a different embryonic cell tissues from how craniofacial structures and senso- master’s degree in neuroscience and a the larvae of newts, transplanting ry organs form in the embryo. PhD in developmental neurobiology. them to ectopic locations, and looking “I have been working with these He had ambitions to pursue a research at the consequences.” types of cells for over 20 years and they career abroad, but that did not imme- Week after week, Dr. Saint-Jeannet continue to fascinate me,” he says. diately work out. Instead, he moved became more and more excited to Dr. Saint-Jeannet grew up, along to Paris, where he began postdoctoral attend this class at the Université Paul with his two brothers, in L’Isle-de- studies in the Laboratoire de Phys- Sabatier, in Toulouse, France. Noé, a small village of about 500 iopathologie du Développement at

100 GLOBAL HEALTH NEXUS Left: Dr. Saint-Jeannet and Dr. Santosh Maharana, a postdoctoral associate in the Department of Basic Science and Craniofacial Biology, tend to Xenopus laevis frogs, which have reduced craniofacial structures reminiscent of the craniofacial defects seen in Nager syndrome patients.

Right: Dr. Saint-Jeannet and Jonathan Cooney (left) and Arun Devotta (right), both junior research scientists in the Department of Basic Science and Craniofacial Biology, use a microscope to examine embryos in which genes critical for craniofacial development have been visualized by in situ hybridization (ISH).

the École Normale Superieure. There, interview with department chair Dr. The second award is enabling Dr. he studied embryonic cell division Nicola C. Partridge, he realized that Saint-Jeannet to gain insights into in frogs under the supervision of his he would have a lot of synergy with Nager syndrome, a rare craniofacial advisor, Dr. Jean Paul Thiery. other department members who disorder characterized by underdevel- However, Dr. Saint-Jeannet still shared a common interest in cranio- oped check bones, undersized jaw, and dreamed of working overseas. Two facial biology. cleft palate. These defects frequently years later his dream was realized In 2011, Dr. Saint-Jeannet, along cause feeding and breathing problems, when he landed a second postdoctoral with four other new researchers among other maladies. Mutations in position in Dr. Igor B. Dawid’s Lab- involved in craniofacial and bone the SF3B4 gene were recently identi- oratory of Molecular Genetics at the research, were recruited by Dr. Par- fied as a cause of Nager syndrome. National Institutes of Health (NIH). tridge, bringing the total number at “Nager syndrome is a rare disease While there, Dr. Saint-Jeannet contin- the start of the 2011–2012 academic but we are in a unique position that ued to study embryonic cell division year to 16 faculty members across could allow us to understand how in amphibian species, including Xen- six departments, with more than $16 mutations in this gene may cause opus laevis, the South African frog million in combined grants. Their other craniofacial conditions that that plays a major role in his NYU expertise provided the foundation for are more prevalent,” explains Dr. Dentistry lab today. expanded research activities, leading Saint-Jeannet. The long-term goals of Working at the NIH was an import- to the establishment of a Center for the study are to develop tests for early ant turning point for Dr. Saint-Jeannet, Skeletal and Craniofacial Biology, detection of the disease, and strategies who had committed originally to three directed by Dr. Partridge. to minimize craniofacial malforma- years but ended up staying for five. Af- “It’s always difficult when you make tions at birth (see related story on p. 73). terward, he had the option to return to a change, not being able to see exactly For Dr. Saint-Jeannet, a typical day France and take a position being held what you are getting into,” says Dr. means long hours in the lab. When he for him at a university, but he decided Saint-Jeannet. “That said, coming to does have free time, he enjoys taking he wanted to stay in the US. NYU Dentistry has been a tremen- walks around the city. “I was more attracted to the Ameri- dous opportunity for me.” “Interestingly, I am from a very can system where you are really given a In 2016, Dr. Saint-Jeannet was small village, but I am very much a chance as an assistant professor to show awarded not one, but two five-year city person now, having lived in Paris, what you can do in a period of three $2 million NIH grants to further his Washington, DC, Philadelphia, and to five years,” he says. “Going back to research. New York.” France, at least back then, I would not With the first award, he is studying While the lab is his primary home have had the same opportunities.” the cellular processes responsible for at NYU Dentistry, Dr. Saint-Jeannet Dr. Saint-Jeannet applied for a the sensory organs, including the also teaches first-year students in the number of different positions in the optic lens, the olfactory epithelium craniofacial biology, organ systems, US and accepted a post as an assis- (tissue in the nasal cavity that is re- and neuroscience course. And he tant professor in the Department sponsible for smell), and the inner ear. interviews prospective dental students of Animal Biology at the School of This research looks at the forma- one day a week, a role he enjoys since Veterinary Medicine at the University tion of cranial placodes, which are it helps him better understand the of Pennsylvania. He continued his the thickening of the outermost layer student body and their academic research in developmental neurobi- of tissue located in the head of the expectations. ology and rose to become a tenured developing embryo. Cranial placodes His major focus at the moment, professor. make important contributions to the though, is on the investigations that “After about 15 years, I was at a paired sensory organs, differentiating his two new grants are supporting. point where I could have held that into diverse cell types such as sensory “There are so many unanswered position for the rest of my career,” he organs, lens fibers, and hormone questions. I won’t be able to finish all says. “Or I could make a move.” secreting cells. The overarching goals the work that needs to be done in my Dr. Saint-Jeannet decided to apply of this study are to identify therapeu- lifetime,” he says, “Still it’s exciting to for a position in NYU Dentistry’s tic targets to treat congenital malfor- be able to make contributions in one Department of Basic Science and mations in utero and reduce sensory very specific area. After all, that’s what Craniofacial Biology. After his initial defects at birth. research scientists do.” n

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A team of 37 pre- and postdoctoral dental students, International Programs students, faculty, staff, and alumni participated in the College’s third outreach to St. George’s, Grenada. The outreach was made possible by the generosity of Henry Schein Cares and Septodont.

A major goal of the global student outreach program is to develop socially responsible ST. GEORGE’S, healthcare providers who understand the importance of access to care and strive to make helping patients in underserved communities a regular part of their professional careers.

GRENADA Dr. Dena Sapanaro, DDS ’12, Advanced Education Program in Pediatric Dentistry ’14, and clinical assistant professor of pediatric dentistry, is doing just that. Dr. Sapanaro discov- October 1–8, 2016 ered her passion for global outreach through the “Smile Grenada” program — a model developed for the tri-island nation of Grenada in 2011, with support from Colgate-Palmolive, Henry Schein Cares, and GC America. The three-year program was the most comprehensive oral health assessment and prevention program ever undertaken by the College.

Dr. Sapanaro, who returned to Grenada as an alumni volunteer in the fall, says, “I enjoy teaching the students, interacting with the outreach staff, and providing dental care to children who have access to care issues.”

She was joined by five additional NYU Dentistry alumni, also outreach veterans, including Dr. Kostantina Abate, ’14; Dr. Jennifer Frangos, ’09; Dr. Darren Chamberlain, Advanced Education Program in Pediatric Dentistry ’04; Dr. Christina Lane Boyd, BSDH ’09, DDS ’14, Advanced Education Program in Endodontics ’16; and Dr. Yoomi E. Heo, DDS ’15 and Advanced Education Program in Pediatric Dentistry ’17. According to Dr. Abate, “Giving current students the opportunity to work together with alumni who have also been on outreaches not only helps them to gain additional clinical skills, but also motivates many of them to continue to participate in local and global outreaches once they graduate and enter private practice.”

102 GLOBAL HEALTH NEXUS The NYU Dentistry/Henry Schein Cares Global Student Outreach Program provided free oral health instruction and comprehensive care to more than 600 children and adults at the Srongtsen Bhrikuti Boarding High School in November. This outreach — the College’s fourth to Kathmandu — was made possible by the generous support of the Seven Summits Foundation, the Tibet Fund, the Snow Lion Foundation, the Henry Schein Cares Foundation, and Septodont.

“Nepal is one example of the profound effects that issues such as poverty KATHMANDU, and access to care can have on patients’ lives and oral health,” says Dr. Nabil Khan, ’17, a student leader on the 2016 outreach team. NEPAL When NYU Dentistry arrived in Kathmandu in 2013, studies showed an 83 November 3–13, 2016 percent prevalence of childhood dental caries. “Several preventive measures taken since then,” says Mr. Christopher Tung, research administrator for the College’s global outreach programs, “have led to a more than 15 percent decrease in the prevalence of tooth decay.” Among these initiatives were the introduction of a daily tooth-brushing regimen in classrooms at the Srongtsen School, the promotion of healthier eating habits, and the annual application of silver diamine fluoride – a low-cost, non-invasive treatment for dental caries – to the affected primary teeth of the schoolchildren. As a result, says Tung, “Approximately 56 percent of the children we’ve treated every year since 2014 return to the clinic each fall with one or more new surfaces of arrested caries.”

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The global outreach team traveled to Phnom Penh, Cambodia, from December 6–15, 2016, to establish a school-based oral health prevention program in collaboration with the National University of Singapore (NUS) Faculty of Dentistry and A Call To Share Singapore. PHNOM PENH, NYU Dentistry faculty and administrators trained NUS faculty on outcomes tracking and implementation of classroom-based preventive measures. Based on the CAMBODIA Smile Grenada program, which provided oral health education and prevention to more than 26,000 children December 6–15, 2016 from 2011 to 2013, the program will promote caries prevention and oral health awareness among children, teachers, and parents in two underserved schools.

Thirty-three pre- and postdoctoral students, CHALCHICOMULA dental hygiene students, international programs students, faculty, staff, DE SESMA, MEXICO and alumni participated March 4–12, 2017 in the College’s second outreach to Chalchicomu- la de Sesma, Mexico.

According to Dr. Heather Camhi, ’17, “The global outreach program offers opportunities for students to educate patients in need, expand their knowledge of clinical dentistry, and promote sustainable changes in underserved communities. Most importantly, it allows students and faculty to touch the lives, and smiles, of the children and families that they treat,” says Dr. Camhi. In 2016, studies showed an 80 percent prevalence of untreated childhood dental caries in Chalchicomula de Sesma. NYU Dentistry is partnering with the local private university, Universidad Popular Autónoma del Estado de Puebla (UPAEP), which will apply silver diamine fluoride to affected primary teeth every three months in order to arrest decay and maintain spaces for each child’s future permanent teeth.

“Having a local partner on-site all year round is essential in ensuring the sustainability of our caries prevention program,” says Ms. Jenny Park, program administrator for the College’s global outreach programs. “Thanks to Dr. Ruth Aguilera Rocha, dental surgeon and professor of pediatric dentistry at UPAEP, and her team, we foresee a significant decrease in the number of decayed surfaces in the years to come.”

104 GLOBAL HEALTH NEXUS Thirty-six pre- and postdoctoral dental students, dental hygiene students, faculty, staff, and alumni participated in the College’s 10th outreach to Machias, Maine, in April. Joining the group were Columbia University College of Dental Medicine’s Dr. Shannon Sullivan, clinical instructor of MACHIAS, operative dentistry, and Ms. Jennifer Tsuan, Class of 2018. “It was a privilege to see NYU Dentistry’s well-organized outreach program in action,” said Dr. Sullivan. “Using what we’ve learned thus far on two outreaches with NYU, we are hoping MAINE to expand Columbia’s current outreach offerings to create similar opportunities for students to enhance their practical skills, acquire a better understanding of patient-centered care, and April 2–8, 2017 gain insight into access to care issues domestically and internationally.”

Dr. Tara Byrd, clinical instructor of cariology and comprehensive care and a faculty advisor to the NYU Dentistry outreach team since 2016, notes a significant transformation in students who participate in the program. “They return to the comprehensive care clinic with greater confidence, independence, resourcefulness, and awareness of the factors that contribute to oral and systemic health. Most importantly, the students develop a passion for providing access to care in underserved communities.”

Approximately 900 children and adults received comprehensive oral health care and instruction throughout the week-long outreach to Machias, which was made possible by the generous support of the Henry Schein Cares Foundation, the Northeast Delta Dental Foundation, the Washington County Children’s Program, Colgate-Palmolive, and Septodont.

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DR. ROLA ABDULJABAR RABAH, ’17, cofounder of MS. DEANNA AGUALLO RENE the student organization Generation Smile, on being featured on being appointed a dental hygienist for the in the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association blog post Department of Orthodontics. “Student Organization Increases Awareness of Interdisciplinary Care at NYU College of Dentistry.”

DR. TIMOTHY ABRAM, a visiting scholar in the Depart- ment of Biomaterials, on coauthoring “‘Cytology-on-a-chip’ Based Sensors for Monitoring of Potentially Malignant Oral Lesions” for Oral Oncology. Dr. Abram’s coauthors included DR. NICOLAOS CHRISTODOULIDES, a research collaborator in the Department of Biomaterials; DR. A. ROSS KERR, clinical professor of oral and maxillofacial DR. DONNA G. ALBERTSON, pathology, radiology and medicine; DR. JOAN A. PHELAN, professor of oral and maxillofacial surgery, on professor emerita of oral and maxillofacial pathology, radiology receiving the 2016 Outstanding Investigator Award and medicine; DR. PATRICIA M. CORBY, adjunct clinical presented by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) associate professor of periodontology and implant dentistry; for her work as chair of four NCI Special Emphasis DR. ISMAEL KHOULY, clinical assistant professor of oral Panels. and maxillofacial surgery and associate director of periodontology and implant dentistry for the NYU Bluestone Center for Clinical Research; and DR. JOHN T. McDEVITT, professor and chair of the Department of Biomaterials.

DR. WILLIAM R. ABRAMS, adjunct professor of basic DR. KENNETH L. ALLEN, science and craniofacial biology, on being selected by the clinical associate professor and associate chair of National Institutes of Health (NIH) to serve on a Special the Department of Cariology and Comprehensive Emphasis Panel reviewing applications for the R21 exploratory/ Care, on coauthoring “The Impact of Oral-systemic developmental research grant “Rapid Assessment of Zika Virus Health on Advancing Interprofessional Education Complications;” and on being appointed an academic editor for Outcomes” for the Journal of Dental Education. PLOS ONE.

MR. FRANCISCO ABREU on being appointed a patient service representative.

MS. NADIA AFTAB on being appointed a patient service MS. AMANDA ANDRÉ, ’18, representative. on being awarded first place in the ADEA/ Dentsply International Student Poster Awards competition at the March 2017 American Dental MS. CATHERINE AGUIRRE, formerly a patient service Education Association Annual Session & Exhibition. representative, on being promoted to dental insurance analyst Ms. André, whose winning poster was titled “Health in the Office of Clinical Administration and Revenue Cycle Issues Among Dental Students,” was mentored by Management. DR. MAUREEN McANDREW, clinical professor of cariology and comprehensive care and senior director of professional development. MR. ABDULLAH AL MAMUN, formerly a consulting senior Citrix engineer for VDX, Inc., on being appointed senior systems engineer for Technology and Informatics Services (TIS). DR. BRADLEY E. AOUIZERAT, professor of oral and maxillofacial surgery and deputy director of the NYU Bluestone Center for MR. JEHAD ALALI on being appointed a dental assistant Clinical Research, on being appointed a member of for the Dr. Ignatius N. and Sally Quartararo Department of the Nursing and Related Clinical Sciences (NRCS) Endodontics. Study Section of the NIH Center for Scientific Review.

MS. SONIA ALLY on being appointed a dental assistant in the Department of Cariology and Comprehensive Care.

106 GLOBAL HEALTH NEXUS MS. MEGHAN ROSE ARCHER, formerly with the NYU DR. EUGENE H. BASS, Student Health Center, on being appointed an infection control clinical instructor in cariology and comprehensive officer with the Office of Clinical Affairs. care, on authoring “Combined Orthodontic and Restorative Approach to Esthetic Treatment of Maxillary Peg Lateral Incisor in Adolescent Female MS. SOFIA ISABEL AVILA on being appointed a transport- Patient: A Case Report” for the New York State er for materials management. Dental Journal.

MS. NYASHA BABB on being appointed an administrative aide for the central sterilization unit.

DR. JOÃO MALTA BARBOSA, Advanced Education Program in Prosthodontics ’17, on coauthoring “Scan-layered DR. HABIB BENZIAN, Reconstructions: A Pilot Study of a Nondestructive Dental adjunct professor of epidemiology & health Histoanatomical Analysis Method and Digital Workflow to promotion, on presenting the keynote address at Create Restorations Driven by Natural Dentin and Enamel Mor- the Ninth Global Conference, “Health Promotion phology” for the Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry. in the Sustainable Development Goals,” held in Dr. Barbosa’s coauthors included DR. NICK M. TOVAR, Shanghai, China; on authoring a chapter titled ’19; DR. RONALDO HIRATA, clinical assistant professor “Promoting Oral Health through Programs in Middle of biomaterials; DR. MARJAN MOGHADAM, clinical asso- Childhood and Adolescence” for Disease Control ciate professor of prosthodontics; DR. PAULO G. COELHO, Priorities, 3rd edition; and on coauthoring an article professor of biomaterials and Leonard I. Linkow Professor of titled “Global Dental Education: Going Global - Implant Dentistry; and DR. LEILA JAHANGIRI, clinical Toward Competency-based Best Practices for professor and chair of the Department of Prosthodontics. Global Health in Dental Education” for the Journal of Dental Education. MS. JENNIFER BATISTA on being appointed a dental assistant for the Linhart Continuing Dental Education Program.

DR. GARY S. BERKOWITZ, MS. SVETLANA BOGOMOLSKAYA on being appointed clinical associate professor of cariology and com- a patient service representative. prehensive care, on being appointed to the editorial board of the International Journal of Dentistry and MR. BRANDEN BRAR, ’19 (“A Case Report: Acute Myeloid Oral Health. Leukemia”); MR. LI-JEN CHANG, ’19 (“The Efficacy of Student Peer Assessments and How it Contributes to His or Her Professional Development”); MS. NIKI HAJ HARIRI, ’19, and MS. AZADEH ZADMEHR, ’19 (“Correlation between Primary Lung Cancer and Periodontal Pathogens with Consideration of Possible Confounding Factors”); MS. DAYOON LEE, ’18 (“The Effects of Predoctoral Orthodontic Education on the Perceived Benefits of Orthodontic Treatment: MS. SHIRLEY BIRENZ, A Survey Study”); MS. NICOLE C. LIU, ’19 (“Interactive clinical assistant professor of dental hygiene, on Media Embedded in Pre-clinical Education to Improve presenting a continuing education course titled Learning”); MS. ELIZABETH M. MAAS, ’19 (“A 12-year “Growth of Health Communication: The Story of Survey on VitalBook Usage at NYU College of Dentistry”); MS. Consumer Power and Medical Innovation” at the AMANDA M. MUZZIO, ’18 (“The Benefits and Percep- Garden State Dental Conference and Expo on tions of Peer Assisted Learning”); and MS. JACQUELINE May 6, 2017, in Newark, New Jersey. HEALTH, ’17, MR. MAHDI TAEBI HARANDI, ’18, and MR. LYNDON K. TRAN, ’19 (“E-learning Modules for Standardization in Predoctoral Orthodontics”), all of whom presented posters at the March 2017 American Dental Education Association Annual Session & Exhibition. All were participants in the 2016-2017 NYU Dentistry/ADEA Academic Dental Careers Fellowship Program (ADCFP).

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DR. WILLIAM W. BONGIORNO, MR. DOUGLAS CASCIO clinical instructor in the Department of Cariology on being appointed a dental assistant for the and Comprehensive Care, on being appointed to Department of Cariology and Comprehensive Care. the editorial board of the Journal of Dentistry and Oral Care; on being appointed incoming chair of the Second District Dental Society Greater New York Dental Meeting Organizational Committee; and on being appointed a member of the Second District Dental Society’s Membership and Communications Committee.

MS. KATERINA CESPEDES DR. IRYNA BRANETS, on being appointed a dental assistant for the clinical instructor in the Department of Cariology Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. and Comprehensive Care, on being appointed to the editorial board of the International Journal of Dentistry and Oral Health.

DR. K.C. CHAN, DR. TIMOTHY G. BROMAGE, clinical assistant professor of oral and maxillofacial professor of biomaterials, on being quoted by The pathology, radiology and medicine, on receiving Oklahoman in an article titled “Word Preference the 2015-2016 Wuehrmann Prize presented by the Appears to Have Formed Around 1960s-era Con- American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Ra- cept;” on being featured in the Quanta Magazine diology (AAOMR) for her coauthored article, “Man- article “Teeth May Reveal a Multi-day Biological dibular Changes on Panoramic Imaging After Head Clock;” and on co-presenting the keynote lecture at and Neck Radiotherapy,” which was published in the 2016 International Association for Orthodontics Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral (IAO) Annual Meeting. Radiology (OOOO).

MS. CATHERINE BROWN-MARLOWE on being appointed a development associate. DR. COURTNEY CHINN, clinical associate professor of pediatric dentistry and director of the Advanced Education Program in Pedi- atric Dentistry, on being appointed a member of the Northeastern Society of Pediatric Dentistry Council on Governmental Affairs.

DR. LAWRENCE E. BRECHT, adjunct clinical associate professor of prosthodontics, on being appointed to the editorial review board of the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry.

MS. MARY JANE BUTAC LIVINGSTON, adjunct clinical instructor in dental hygiene, on authoring “Sealing the Gaps: How Prevention Makes Profit” for Dentaltown.

MS. NELSHAR MARIE CESPEDES on being appointed a dental assistant for the Department of Cariology and Comprehensive Care.

108 GLOBAL HEALTH NEXUS MS. ANA G. CHANALATA on being appointed a dental DR. STEPHANIE L. COLAIACOVO, ’17, on assistant for the Dental Faculty Practice. coauthoring “Demineralized White Spot Lesions: An Unmet Challenge for Orthodontists” for Seminars in Orthodontics - Orthodontics/Pediatric Dentistry: MR. KIYOUNG CHO, ’19, on presenting a poster titled Issues of Common Concern. Dr. Colaiacovo’s coau- “What Can Uber and Airbnb Teach Us About Dental Education?” thors included DR. OLIVIER NICOLAY, clinical at the American Dental Education Association (ADEA) Board of associate professor and chair of the Department of Directors Symposium, “Challenges Facing Dental Education: Orthodontics, and DR. GEORGE J. CISNEROS, Phase 1 Findings from the Gies Report for the 21st Century,’” professor of orthodontics. part of the 2017 ADEA Annual Session & Exhibition held in Long Beach, California.

MR. JONG UK CHUNG, ’18, MS. LUCY HOVANI- SYAN, ’20, MR. WONKYU SEO, ’19, and MS. IRENE DR. SANG-CHOON CHO, SHUMAN, ’19, on receiving AADR Bloc travel grants in rec- clinical assistant professor of periodontology and ognition of the originality of their research designs, innovations implant dentistry, on being appointed to the editorial in technique, and scientific merit. board of the International Journal of Dentistry and Oral Health.

DR. MARIE A. CONGIUSTA, clinical instructor in cariology and comprehensive care, on authoring “No Differences in Longevity of Direct and Indirect Composite Restorations” for Evidence-Based Dentistry.

DR. MIJIN CHOI, and MR. ZACHARY CONLEY, ’19, MS. OLIVIA clinical associate professor of prosthodontics and on being elected student research fellows NGUYEN, ’19, director of the Jonathan and Maxine Ferencz of the American Association for Dental Research (AADR). Mr. Advanced Education Program in Prosthodontics, Conley, mentored by DR. BRADLEY E. AOUIZERAT, on being appointed to the editorial board of the professor of oral and maxillofacial surgery and deputy director International Journal of Dentistry and Oral Health, of the NYU Bluestone Center for Clinical Research, and DR. and on being featured in Women in Prosthodontics, professor of oral and maxillofacial BRIAN L. SCHMIDT, an e-book published by the American College of surgery and director of the NYU Bluestone Center for Clinical Prosthodontists to celebrate the history of women in Research and the NYU Oral Cancer Center, was recognized that specialty. for his poster titled “Translational Bioinformatics: Discovery of Novel Therapeutic Targets in Oral Cancer Pain.” Ms. Nguyen, mentored by DR. YIHONG LI, professor of basic science and craniofacial biology, was recognized for her poster titled “Effect of Silver Diamine Fluoride on Caries Lesion of Human DR. GEORGE J. CISNEROS, Deciduous Teeth.” professor of orthodontics, on being elected president of the Northeastern Society of Pediatric Den- tistry; on serving as guest editor of the September 2016 issue of Seminars in Orthodontics - Orthodon- tics/Pediatric Dentistry: Issues of Common Concern; and on coauthoring articles titled “Intra- & Inter-office Communication: Important in Achieving Optimal Treatment Outcomes and Patient Satisfaction” and “Non-cavitated Dental Radiolucent Lesions: A Challenge for the Dental Healthcare Provider” for the 2016 issue of Seminars in Orthodontics.

MR. MATTHEW CISNEROS, formerly a multimedia technician for Technology and Informatics Services (TIS), on being promoted to applications specialist for TIS.

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DR. RONALD G. CRAIG, MS. HEATHER DERRIMAN, professor of basic science and craniofacial biology, formerly a senior learning and development and DR. ANGELA R. KAMER, associate coordinator for ADP at Goldman Sachs, on being professor of periodontology and implant dentistry, appointed a human resources generalist. on serving as coeditors of A Clinician’s Guide to Systemic Effects of Periodontal Diseases, and on coauthoring an article titled “Periodontal Disease’s Contribution to Alzheimer’s Disease Progression in Down Syndrome” for Alzheimer’s & Dementia: Diagnosis, Assessment & Disease Monitoring (DADM). Their coauthors included DR. MALVIN N. JANAL, senior research scientist and adjunct DR. MIRIAM ECKSTEIN, associate professor of epidemiology & health assistant research scientist in the Department of promotion; DR. DEEPAK SAXENA, associate Basic Science and Craniofacial Biology, on coau- professor of basic science and craniofacial biology; thoring an article titled “Store-operated Ca2+ Entry DR. PATRICIA M. CORBY, adjunct clinical Controls Ameloblast Cell Function and Enamel associate professor of periodontology and implant Development” for the Journal of Clinical Investiga- dentistry; and DR. MIRIAM R. ROBBINS, tion (JCI) Insight. Dr. Eckstein’s coauthors included adjunct associate professor of oral and maxillofacial DR. TIMOTHY G. BROMAGE, professor of pathology, radiology and medicine. biomaterials; DR. MEERIM NURBAEVA, and DR. JESSICA L. SORGE, both postdoctoral associates in the Department of Basic Science and DR. ANANDA P. DASANAYAKE, Craniofacial Biology; DR. PAULO COELHO, professor of epidemiology & health promotion, on professor of biomaterials and Leonard I. Linkow being invited to serve on three National Institute Professor of Implant Dentistry; and DR. RODRI- of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) GO S. LACRUZ, assistant professor of basic sections: Establishing Behavioral and Social science and craniofacial biology. Measures for Causal Pathway Research in Dental, Oral and Craniofacial Health; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Review; and National MS. JESSICA EISENHAUER, Institutes of Health (NIH) Review. formerly a dental assistant, on being promoted to lead dental assistant/radiographer for the Dr. I.N. and Sally Quartararo Department of Endodontics.

DR. ANGELA M. DE BARTOLO, clinical assistant professor of cariology and comprehensive care, on being appointed a member of the Second District Dental Society Oral Health Committee.

DR. EDGARD S. EL CHAAR, clinical associate professor of periodontology and implant dentistry, on coauthoring “Maxillary Sinus Grafting with Biphasic Bone Ceramic or Autogenous Bone: Clinical, Histologic, and Histomorphometric Results from a Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial” for Implant Dentistry. Dr. El Chaar’s coauthors included DR. SANG-CHOON CHO, clinical assistant professor of periodontology and implant dentistry; and DR. ISMAEL KHOULY, clinical assistant professor of oral and maxillofacial surgery and associate director of periodontology and implant dentistry for the NYU Bluestone Center for Clinical Research.

DR. NATALIA ELSON, clinical instructor in the Department of Cariology and Comprehensive Care, on being appointed to DR. GIORGIO T. DIVINCENZO, adjunct clinical assistant profes- the editorial boards of the International Journal sor of periodontology and implant dentistry, on being elected president of Dentistry and Oral Health and the Journal of of the New Jersey Dental Association and secretary of the Northeastern Dentistry and Oral Care. Society of Periodontists.

110 GLOBAL HEALTH NEXUS DR. STEVEN P. ENGEBRETSON, DR. DEBRA M. FERRAIOLO, associate professor of periodontology and implant clinical assistant professor of oral maxillofacial dentistry, on receiving the Advanced Education pathology, radiology and medicine, on being selected Program in Periodontics Faculty Appreciation Award to serve on the Advanced Dental Admission Test from the NYU Ashman Department of Periodontolo- (ADAT) Construction Committee for Pharmacology gy and Implant Dentistry. and on the ADAT Case Development Committee.

MR. STEVEN ERBECK, ’20, DR. DEBRA K. FISCHOFF, on being appointed to the 2017-2018 American clinical assistant professor of oral and maxillofacial Student Dental Association (ASDA) National pathology, radiology and medicine, on coauthoring Leadership Board as a legislative coordinator, and “Little Evidence to Support or Refute Interventions on authoring “Analyzing Medicaid Expansion and for the Management of Burning Mouth Syndrome” for Dental Benefits” for Mouthing Off: The Blog of the Evidence-Based Dentistry. Her coauthor was DR. American Student Dental Association. SILVIA SPIVAKOVSKY, clinical associate professor of oral and maxillofacial pathology, radiology and medicine.

DR. DENISE ESTAFAN, associate professor of cariology and comprehensive DR. KENNETH E. FLEISHER, care, on being featured in the SciForschen editorial, clinical associate professor of oral and maxillofacial “Dr. Denise Estafan: Spreading Knowledge”; on be- surgery, on coediting the AOCMF Journal’s “Anti- ing appointed to the editorial boards of the Journal resorptive Drug-related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw of Dentistry and Oral Care, the Journal of Clinical (ARONJ) Guide to Research,” and on coauthoring Dentistry, the International Journal of Dentistry and an article titled “Imaging Modalities for Antiresorptive Oral Health, and the Journal of Dentistry and Oral Drug-related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw,” also for the Care Medicine; and on being appointed editor of the AOCMF Journal. Dr. Fleisher’s coauthors included Madridge Journal of Dentistry and Oral Surgery. DR. NILOUFAR AMINTAVAKOLI and DR. K.C. CHAN, both clinical assistant professors in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Radiology and Medicine. Added kudos to Dr. Fleisher on presenting a course titled “Update on Medica- DR. JOHN S. EVANS, tion-related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw” at the 98th professor of basic science and craniofacial biology, Annual Meeting, Scientific Sessions & Exhibition of on being appointed a member of the Nanopatterned the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Organic Matrices in Biological Silica Mineraliza- Surgeons (AAOMS), and on moderating a session tion (NANOMEE) Study Section of the German titled “OSA Module Abstract/How I Do It.” Research Foundation, DFG.

DR. LAURIE R. FLEISHER, clinical assistant professor of cariology and comprehensive care and of endodontics, on coauthoring MS. IVIANIE EXINOR, “The Vipeholm Cariology Study” for Dentista y adjunct clinical instructor in dental hygiene, on Paciente. Dr. Fleisher’s coauthor was DR. WIL- coauthoring a guest editorial titled “Public Health LIAM J. MALONEY, clinical associate professor and Collaboration: Using the National Academy of of cariology and comprehensive care. Sciences, Engineering and Medicine’s Framework as a Guide” for ADHA Access.

MR. RICARDO FERNANDEZ on being appointed a patient service representative.

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DR. STUART J. FROUM, DR. ROBERT S. GLICKMAN, adjunct clinical professor of periodontology and professor and chair of the Department of Oral and implant dentistry, on being quoted by the American Maxillofacial Surgery, on being quoted in the fall Academy of Periodontology in an article titled “Basic 2016 NYU Alumni Magazine article, “Science from Care for Periodontal Disease May Not Be Enough A to Z.” for Patients with Diabetes.”

DR. DAVID GLOTZER, MS. WINNIE FURNARI, clinical professor of cariology and comprehensive clinical professor of dental hygiene, on being care, on presenting a full-day course on disaster elected president-elect of the American Academy response to the members of the New York City of Dental Hygiene; on being appointed chair of the Medical Reserve Corps. Dr. Glotzer’s co-presenters Community Service Grant Review Committee of the included DR. VICTORIA RAVEIS, research American Dental Hygienists’ Association Institute professor in the Department of Cariology and of Oral Health; and on coauthoring an article titled Comprehensive Care; and DR. MIRIAM R. “Cheiloscopy: Lip Print Inter-rater Reliability” for the ROBBINS, adjunct associate professor of oral and Journal of Forensic Sciences. Professor Furnari’s maxillofacial pathology, radiology and medicine. coauthor was DR. MALVIN N. JANAL, senior research scientist and adjunct associate professor of epidemiology & health promotion. DR. BENJAMIN GODDER, clinical associate professor of cariology and comprehensive care, on being appointed to the editorial board of the Journal of Dentistry and Oral Care Medicine. DR. CHANDURPAL P. GEHANI, adjunct clinical associate professor of endodontics, on receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award presented by the Indian Dental Association.

DR. GARY R. GOLDSTEIN, professor of prosthodontics, on being named an oral health consultant for the United Nations De- velopment Programme; on presenting the keynote address at the 98th Annual Meeting of the Academy DR. THOMAS S. GIUGLIANO, of Prosthodontics; on being appointed to the clinical assistant professor of prosthodontics, on editorial review board of the Journal of Prosthetic authoring the chapter “Prosthodontics Dentistry; on authoring a chapter titled “The State Complications” for Avoiding and Treating of the Evidence in Implant Prosthodontics” for Dental Complications: Best Practices in Dentistry, Evidence-based Implant Treatment Planning and 1st edition. Clinical Protocols; and on coauthoring an article titled “A Survey to Determine Agreement Regarding the Definition of Centric Relation” for the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry. Dr. Goldstein’s coauthors included DR. MARK S. ANDRAWIS, adjunct clinical assistant professor of prosthodontics; DR. MIJIN CHOI, clinical associate professor of prosthodontics and director of the Jonathan and Maxine Ferencz Advanced Education Program in Prosthodontics; and DR. MALVIN N. JANAL, senior research scientist and adjunct associate professor of epidemiology and health promotion.

MS. ANN MARIE GARRIQUES on being appointed a supply assistant.

112 GLOBAL HEALTH NEXUS MS. ASHLEY C. GRILL, MS. OLGA A.C. IBSEN, adjunct clinical assistant professor of dental adjunct professor of oral and maxillofacial pathology, hygiene, on being featured in an ADHA Access Q&A radiology and medicine, on receiving the 2017 Esther about the new Code on Dental Procedures and Wilkins Lifetime Achievement Award, presented Nomenclature (CDT Code); on being appointed a re- by Dimensions of Dental Hygiene at the American viewer for the Research Grant Review Committee of Dental Hygienists’ Association 94th Annual Session. the American Dental Hygienists’ Association Institute of Oral Health; and on being quoted by Healthline in an article titled “Does Dental Sealant Protection Outweigh Potential Risks?”

MS. JESSICA E. JACKSON, MS. XIAOXI “CHELSEA” GU, formerly an Institutional Review Board (IRB) formerly a grants administrator for Weill Cornell coordinator for the NYU University Committee on Medical College at New York-Presbyterian Hospital, Activities Involving Human Subjects (UCAIHS), on on being appointed a grants administrator for the being appointed program coordinator for the Office of Department of Epidemiology & Health Promotion. Professional Development.

DR. LEILA JAHANGIRI, DR. JOSEPH B. GUTTENPLAN, clinical professor and chair of the Department of professor of basic science and craniofacial biology, Prosthodontics, on being appointed to the editorial on coauthoring “Effects of Black Raspberry Extract review board of the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry; and Protocatechuic Acid on Carcinogen-DNA and on being featured in Women in Prosthodontics, Adducts and Mutagenesis” and “Oxidative Stress in an e-book published by the American College of Rat and Human Oral Cells” for Cancer Prevention Prosthodontists to celebrate the history of women in Research. Dr. Guttenplan’s coauthors included DR. that specialty. WIESLAWA KOSINKA, assistant research scientist in the Department of Basic Science and Craniofacial Biology.

DR. GAURAV JAIN, DR. MARC HENSCHEL, a postdoctoral associate in the Department of Basic clinical assistant professor of oral and maxillofa- Science and Craniofacial Biology, on leading a cial pathology, radiology and medicine, on being discussion titled “The Next Generation of Functional appointed a special needs expert for the National Biomaterials” at the Gordon Research Conference Board Dental Examination (NBDE) Part II Test (GRC) on “Bioinspired Materials,” and on authoring Construction Committee for Patient Management. “Take Every Chance to Better Yourself” for the Cell 168 feature, “Leading Edge: Voices - Postdocs, What Would You Tell Your Younger Self?”

DR. RICHARD E. HEYMAN, professor of cariology and comprehensive care, on coauthoring “Dental Fear and Avoidance in Treatment Seekers at a Large, Urban Dental Clinic” for Oral Health Preventive Dentistry. Dr. Heyman’s coauthors included DR. AMY M. SLEP, professor of cariology and comprehensive care; and DR. MARK S. WOLFF, professor and chair of the Department of Cariology and Comprehensive Care and associate dean for predoctoral clinical educa- MS. ALANA GRAMBUSH on being appointed an administrative tion and for development. aide for the Department of Pediatric Dentistry.

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DR. MALVIN N. JANAL, DR. JAMES R. KEENAN, senior research scientist and adjunct associate clinical assistant professor of oral and maxillofa- professor of epidemiology & health promotion, on cial pathology, radiology and medicine, on being coauthoring “Microcomputed Tomography Evalua- elected president of the New York State Academy of tion of Volumetric Shrinkage of Bulk-fill Composites General Dentistry; on receiving a Dental Education in Class II Cavities” for the Journal of Esthetic in the Care of Persons with Disabilities (DECOD) and Restorative Dentistry. Dr. Janal’s coauthors Fellowship; and on coauthoring “No Evidence that included DR. PAULO COELHO, professor of Bonding is Needed for Amalgam Restorations” for biomaterials and Leonard I. Linkow Professor of Im- Evidence-Based Dentistry. Dr. Keenan’s coauthor plant Dentistry; and DR. RONALDO HIRATA, was DR. ANALIA VEITZ-KEENAN, clinical clinical assistant professor of biomaterials. associate professor of oral and maxillofacial pathology, radiology and medicine, and director of evidence-based dentistry in the Department of Epidemiology & Health Promotion. DR. JUHEE JEONG, assistant professor of basic science and craniofacial biology, on being appointed a member of the DSR Member Conflict Special Emphasis Panel of DR. EDMUND KHOO, the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial clinical assistant professor of orthodontics, on being Research (NIDCR). appointed a member of the American Dental Edu- cation Association (ADEA) Postdoctoral Application Support Service (PASS) Task Force for a three-year term, beginning March 2017; and on being appointed a Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) Site Visitor.

MR. PETER M. JOHN, formerly an administrative assistant for the Dean of Studies at Barnard College, Columbia University, on being appointed department administrator for DR. ISMAEL KHOULY, the Department of Basic Science and Craniofacial clinical assistant professor of oral and maxillofacial Biology. surgery and associate director of periodontology and implant dentistry for the NYU Bluestone Center for Clinical Research, on coauthoring “Human Histologic and Radiographic Evidence of Bone Formation in a Previously Infected Maxillary Sinus Graft Following Debridement Without Regrafting: A Case Report” for the International Journal of Periodontics & Restorative Dentistry. Dr. Khouly’s MS. MAUREEN A. JONES, coauthors included DR. JOAN A. PHELAN, formerly a program administrator for the Columbia professor emerita of oral and maxillofacial patholo- University Medical Center Department of Neuro- gy, radiology and medicine; and DR. STUART J. surgery Residency Program and the Neurological FROUM, adjunct clinical professor of periodontol- Surgery Clerkship Program, on being appointed a ogy and implant dentistry. group practice academic coordinator for the Depart- ment of Cariology and Comprehensive Care.

MS. EUNWHUI “INNY” KIM, formerly a peer advisor for the Teachers College, Columbia University, Program in Higher and Postsecondary Education (HPSE), on being ap- DR. ANGELA R. KAMER, pointed program coordinator for student affairs and associate professor of periodontology and implant academic support services. dentistry, on being appointed to the editorial board of the International Journal of Dentistry and Oral Health.

114 GLOBAL HEALTH NEXUS DR. RONALD W. KOSINSKI, DR. CLARA LEE, clinical associate professor of pediatric dentistry, on clinical instructor in the Department of Oral and being appointed a member of the Commission on Maxillofacial Pathology, Radiology and Medicine, Dental Accreditation (CODA) Review Committee. on authoring monthly columns for two Japanese newspapers, Daily Sun NY and Weekly Biz. The columns aim to make oral health and dentistry appealing to people who might otherwise fear going to the dentist.

DR. ARTHUR KUBIKIAN, MS. DAISY LEE, clinical assistant professor of endodontics, on pre- formerly a private events manager for the Brooklyn senting a lecture titled “Wave One Gold Endodontics Historical Society, on being appointed a develop- at NYU - Simple and Safe,” as part of the “Oral ment associate for development and alumni affairs. Health/Dentistry” session at the 12th Armenian Medical World Congress.

DR. WAYNE KYE, MS. ANGELITA LEON, clinical associate professor of periodontology and clinical instructor in dental hygiene, on being implant dentistry, on being selected by the American appointed coordinator of the Dental Assisting Board of Periodontology to serve as an examiner Certificate Program. for the May 2017 Oral Board Examination; on being elected treasurer of the Northeastern Society of Periodontists; and on receiving both the Outstanding Full-time Faculty Award and Advanced Education Program in Periodontics Faculty Appreciation Award presented by the Ashman Department of Periodontol- ogy and Implant Dentistry.

DR. RODRIGO S. LACRUZ, assistant professor of basic science and craniofacial biology, on co-organizing a full-day symposium, “The Evolutionary History of the Human Face,” MS. HANNAH NAYUN KIM on being appointed a patient service held in Madrid, Spain, in September 2016; and on representative. co-presenting a lecture titled “Bone Remodeling Provides a Mechanism to Evaluate the Craniofacial Complex,” with DR. TIMOTHY G. BROMAGE, MS. JENNY KUPERSHTOKH, formerly a financial analyst associate professor of biomaterials, at the symposium. Added for Express Scripts, on being appointed a dental insurance analyst. kudos to Dr. Lacruz on coauthoring “The First Hominin from the Early Pleistocene Paleocave of MS. CLARA T. LEE, ’19, on presenting the International Association Haasgat, South Africa” for PeerJ; “Distinct Growth for Dental Research/American Association for Dental Research (IADR/ of the Nasomaxillary Complex in Au. sediba” for AADR) abstract “Mistrust in Health Care Practitioners vs. Mistrust in Scientific Reports; and “Store-Operated Ca2+ Entry Medical Researchers and Potential for Impact on Health Care and Regulates Ca2+-activated Chloride Channels and Survival: Blacks vs. Whites” in March 2017 at the 95th General Session Eccrine Sweat Gland Function” for the Journal of & Exhibition of the IADR/AADR. Clinical Investigation. Dr. Lacruz’s coauthors included Dr. Bromage; DR. JOHANNA WARSHAW, clinical assistant professor of basic science and cra- MS. SOPHIA LEE on being appointed a patient service representative. niofacial biology; and DR. MIRIAM ECKSTEIN, assistant research scientist in the Department of Basic Science and Craniofacial Biology.

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DR. XIN LI, DR. LOUIS M. LIN, associate professor of basic science and craniofa- professor of endodontics, on coediting “Endodontic cial biology, on being appointed a member of the Prognosis: Clinical Guide for Optimal Treatment Department of Defense Congressionally Directed Outcome,” and on authoring four chapters for the Medical Research Programs (CDMRP) Peer book. Additional authors included Review Panel on Prostate Cancer. DR. JENNIFER L. GIBBS, assistant professor of endodontics; DR. MATTHEW MALEK, clinical assistant professor and director of the Advanced Education Program in Endodontics; DR. KAT- SUSHI OKAZAKI, clinical assistant professor of endodontics; and DR. DAG ØRSTAVIK, a visiting scholar in the Dr. I.N. and Sally Quartararo Department of Endodontics. DR. YIHONG LI, professor of basic science and craniofacial biology, on being appointed a member of the Special Grants Review Committee of the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR). DR. MITCHELL J. LIPP, clinical associate professor of orthodontics, on coauthoring an article titled “Types of Feedback in Competency-based Predoctoral Orthodontics: Ef- fects on Students’ Attitudes and Confidence” for the Journal of Dental Education. Dr. Lipp’s coauthors included MR. KIYOUNG CHO, ’19; and DR. HAN SUK KIM, ’16. DR. KENNETH K. LIAO, adjunct clinical associate professor of endodontics, on presenting the keynote address at the Endodontic Society of the Philippines, Inc., (ESP) 1st Quarterly Scientific Seminar. DR. ZHONGBO LIU, assistant research scientist in the Department of Basic Science and Craniofacial Biology, on coauthoring “Growth Hormone Control of Hepatic Lipid Metabolism” for Diabetes, the peer-reviewed journal of the American Diabetes Association. Dr. Liu’s coauthors included DR. SHOSHANA YAKAR, associate professor of basic science and craniofacial biology. DR. HOWARD I.A. LIEB, adjunct clinical associate professor of cariology and comprehensive care, on being invited to serve on the following Second District Dental Society Com- mittees for 2017: Administrative Committee (House MS. JESSICA LUI Chair); Constitution and Bylaws Committee (Mem- on being appointed an administrative aide for the ber); Dental Practice Committee (Member); District Office of Admissions. Claims Committee (Member); Ethics Committee (Member); House Committee (Chair); Membership and Communications Committee (Publications Chair); and Publications Committee (Chair).

DR. PETER M. LOOMER, clinical professor and chair of the Ashman Depart- ment of Periodontology and Implant Dentistry, on coauthoring an article titled “A Comprehensive Clinical Review of Maxillary Sinus Floor Elevation: Anatomy, Techniques, Biomaterials, and Complications” for the British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Dr. MS. ASHLEY LIU on being appointed a patient service Loomer’s coauthors included DR. SEYED AMIR representative. DANESH SANI, Advanced Education Program in Periodontics, ’16.

116 GLOBAL HEALTH NEXUS DR. KENNETH S. MAGID, DR. MATTHEW MALEK, adjunct clinical associate professor of cariology and clinical assistant professor of endodontics and comprehensive care, on being quoted in “Anti-age director of the Advanced Education Program in Your...Teeth!” — an article published by Dr. Oz The Endodontics; DR. LOUIS M. LIN, professor of Good Life about the effectiveness and side effects endodontics; DR. PAUL A. ROSENBERG, pro- of teeth whitening; on being interviewed by Dental fessor of endodontics and senior advisor for special Products Report for a Q&A titled “The Benefits of projects in the Office of International Initiatives; and A Better Laser: Two Laser-dentistry Experts Share DR. ASGEIR SIGURDSSON, Presley Elmer Their Insight as to How Diode Lasers Can be Used Ellsworth Professor of Endodontics and chair of for More and With Better Results; and on being the Dr. I.N. and Sally Quartararo Department of interviewed by Dental Lab Products for a Q&A titled Endodontics, on coauthoring chapters for Cohen’s “Simplifying the Scanning Workflow: Kenneth Magid, Pathways of the Pulp, 11th edition. Added kudos DDS, Explains How Using A Diode Laser for Digital to Dr. Malek, Dr. Sigurdsson, and Dr. Lin on coau- Impressioning Can Provide Optimal Results.” thoring “Treatment of Mature Permanent Teeth with Necrotic Pulps and Apical Periodontitis Using Re- generative Endodontic Procedures: A Case Series” for the Journal of Endodontics; and to Dr. Malek on coauthoring the chapter “Treatment Planning and DR. RONALD I. MAITLAND, Case Selection” for Ingle’s Endodontics, 7th edition. clinical associate professor of cariology and comprehensive care, on coauthoring “Oral Jewelry and Piercing: Risks to Health” for the New York State Dental Journal, and “Unusual Large Stafne Bone DR. WILLIAM J. MALONEY, Pseudocyst: A Case Report” for the Journal of the clinical associate professor of cariology and compre- Massachusetts Dental Society. Dr. Maitland’s co- hensive care, and DR. LAURIE R. FLEISHER, authors included DR. JEFFREY S. BLYE, clinical clinical assistant professor of cariology and compre- assistant professor of cariology and comprehensive hensive care and of endodontics, on coauthoring care. “The Oral and Dental Significance of Heroin and its Resurgence in New York State” for the NYS Dental Journal, and three articles – “Zane Grey: Dentist-writ- er Brought the American West Alive,” “Dentistry, Religion and Grape Juice,” and “A Nocturnal Visit DR. MARTINA MAJSTOROVIC, to the Dentist” – for NYSDA News. Added kudos adjunct associate professor of pediatric dentistry, on to Dr. Maloney on coauthoring an article titled “The being appointed to the editorial board of the Journal Worldwide Epidemic of Heroin Use and the Dental of Dentistry and Oral Care Medicine. Significance of its Use” for Dentista y Paciente, with DR. NICHOLAS VERNICE, clinical instructor in cariology and comprehensive care; and on being appointed editor of the Madridge Journal of Dentistry and Oral Surgery and a member of the editorial board of the Journal of Dentistry & Orofacial Surgery.

MS. DIANA E. MARTINEZ DR. DANIEL MALAMUD, on being appointed a patient service representative professor of basic science and craniofacial biology, for the NYU Bluestone Center for Clinical Research. on being appointed a member of the National Advisory Dental and Craniofacial Research Council of the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR).

MS. VANESSA MATTHEWS on being appointed executive assistant to Dr. Stuart M. Hirsch, vice dean for international initiatives and continuing dental education.

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DR. MAUREEN McANDREW, MS. LILLIAN M. MORAN, clinical professor of cariology and comprehensive formerly an educational design technologist for NYU care and senior director of professional development, IT, on being appointed an instructional technologist. on being featured in the American Dental Education Association (ADEA) CCI Liaison Ledger‘s “Educator Spotlight”; on authoring a guest editorial, “Faculty Calibration: Much Ado About Something,” for the Journal of Dental Education; and on coauthoring “Characteristics of Effective Simulation (Preclinical) Teachers as Identified by Dental Students: A Qualita- tive Study,” also for JDE. Dr. McAndrew’s coauthors included DR. LEILA JAHANGIRI, clinical professor and chair of the Department of Prosthodontics; DR. ELLIOTT MOSKOWITZ, and DR. THOMAS W. MUCCIOLO, adjunct adjunct clinical professor of orthodontics, on being assistant professor of prosthodontics. appointed editor-in-chief of Seminars in Orthodontics.

DR. JOHN T. McDEVITT, professor and chair of the Department of Biomate- rials, on presenting the Wallace H. Coulter Award Lecture at the 68th American Association of Clinical Chemistry (AACC) Annual Scientific Meeting & Clinical Lab Expo. MS. SUZETTE MUWWAKIL, formerly a central sterilization unit technician, on being promoted to supply assistant.

MS. SHARON A. McLAUGHLIN, clinical instructor in dental hygiene, on authoring a guest editorial titled “The Value of Long-term Employ- ees to Institutions” for ADHA Access.

DR. OLIVIER NICOLAY, clinical associate professor and chair of the Department of Orthodontics, on being appointed section editor of the online journal Clinical Dentistry Reviewed.

DR. FABIOLA MILORD, clinical instructor in the Department of Cariology and Comprehensive Care, on being installed as president of the Nassau County Dental Society.

DR. RICHARD NIEDERMAN, professor and chair of the Department of Epidemiol- ogy & Health Promotion, on coauthoring “Getting the Incentives Right: Improving Oral Health Equity with Universal School-based Caries Prevention” for the American Journal of Public Health. Dr. Niederman’s DR. BENOIT MICHOT, a postdoctoral associate in the Dr. I.N. and coauthors included DR. SHULAMITE HUANG, Sally Quartararo Department of Endodontics, and DR. JENNIFER L. a research instructor in the Department of Epidemiol- GIBBS, assistant professor of endodontics, on receiving a grant from the ogy & Health Promotion. American Association of Endodontists for their project titled “Interactions of Neurons and Dental Pulp Stem Cells in Pulpitis: The Role of Calcitonin Gene-related Peptide.”

MS. EVELYN MUNIZ on being appointed a dental radiographer.

118 GLOBAL HEALTH NEXUS DR. MARY E. NORTHRIDGE, DR. EVGENY PAVLOV, associate professor of epidemiology and health pro- assistant professor of basic science and cranio- motion, on authoring a guest editorial titled “Dental facial biology, on coediting the textbook Inorganic Benefits: ‘Because Medicaid Has, How Do You Call Polyphosphates in Eukaryotic Cells; and on being It? A Limit’” for the American Journal of Public Health appointed a member of the American Heart Associ- (AJPH); on coauthoring “Views of Dental Providers ation (AHA) Basic Cell - Cell Structure and Survival on Primary Care Coordination at Chairside: A Pilot Review Committee and the Membrane Biology and Study” for the Journal of Dental Hygiene; and on Protein Processing (MBPP) Study Section of the NIH coauthoring “Racial/Ethnic Minority Older Adults’ Center for Scientific Review. Perspectives on Proposed Medicaid Reforms’ Effects on Dental Care Access” and “Oral Health Care Receipt and Self-rated Oral Health for Diverse Asian American Subgroups in New York City” for AJPH. DR. IVY PELTZ, Dr. Northridge’s coauthors included MS. SHIRLEY clinical associate professor of cariology and BIRENZ, clinical assistant professor of dental hy- comprehensive care, on authoring an article titled giene; MS. DANNI M. GOMES, adjunct clinical “Finding Your Center with Yoga and Ergonomics” for instructor in dental hygiene; DR. ARIEL PORT, AGD Impact; and on coauthoring, with DR. ERIC an assistant research scientist in the Department of STUDLEY, clinical associate professor of cariology Epidemiology & Health Promotion; MS. DONNA and comprehensive care, “Things We Wish We Had SHELLEY, adjunct clinical associate professor of Known After Dental School” for New Dentist Now, a cariology and comprehensive care; DR. blog sponsored by the American Dental Association; STEFANIE L. RUSSELL, clinical associate “Personal Accounts on Why You Need Insurance” for professor of epidemiology and health promotion; Mouthing Off: The Blog of the American Student Den- DR. ERIC SCHRIMSHAW, associate professor tal Association; and “Express Gratitude, Improve Your of epidemiology and health promotion; and DR. Well-being: The Benefits of Unplugging to Recharge,” SARA S. METCALF, associate professor of and “Career Development: Advance for Building epidemiology and health promotion. Confidence as a New Dentist” for AGD Impact.

DR. BAPANAIAH PENUGONDA, DR. NICOLA C. PARTRIDGE, associate professor of cariology and comprehensive professor and chair of the Department of Basic care, on presenting a poster titled “Influence of pH Science and Craniofacial Biology, on being appointed Variation on Physical Properties of Composite Resin” a member of the Health Skeletal Biology Develop- at the 2016 International Association for Dental Re- ment and Disease (SBDD) Study Section of the NIH search (IADR) General Session in Seoul, Korea. Dr. Center for Scientific Review and a member of the Penugonda’s coauthors included DR. KRITIKA editorial board of Physiological Reviews. SRINIVASAN, a junior research scientist in the Department of Biomaterials.

MS. AMELIA PIZARRO on being appointed a customer service representative.

MS. JOSANNE CHIVAN NAITRAM on being appointed a dental radiographer.

DR. TERUYO NAKATANI, associate research scientist and adjunct assistant professor in the Department of Basic Science and Craniofacial Biology, on coauthoring “MMP-13 is One of the Critical Mediators of the Effect of HDAC4 Deletion on the Skeleton” for Bone. Dr. Nakatani’s coauthors included DR. NICOLA C. PARTRIDGE, professor and chair of the Department of Basic Science and Craniofacial Biology. DR. KAREN G. RAPHAEL, professor of oral and maxillofacial pathology, radiology and medicine, on coauthoring “Thermal MS. DHANMATTIE NARAINE on being appointed a supply Temporal Summation and Decay of After-sensations assistant. in Temporomandibular Myofascial Pain Patients with and without Comorbid Fibromyalgia” for the Journal MS. ELON PARKINSON, formerly a group practice manager, on of Pain Research. Dr. Raphael’s coauthors included being promoted to senior clinic manager for the DDS Group Practices. DR. MALVIN N. JANAL, senior research scientist and adjunct associate professor in the De- partment of Epidemiology & Health Promotion; and MS. DIANA PIERRE, formerly talent management coordinator for associate professor of oral Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center, on being appointed a human resourc- DR. DAVID SIROIS, and maxillofacial pathology, radiology and medicine. es generalist.

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DR. VICTORIA H. RAVEIS, MS. MARIA RUSINAK, research professor in the Department of Cariology formerly a patient service representative, on and Comprehensive Care, on being awarded fellow- being promoted to executive assistant for the ship status in the Gerontological Society of America, NYU Bluestone Center for Clinical Research. through the Social Policy and Research Section, in recognition of her outstanding contributions to the field of gerontology. In addition, Dr. Raveis has authored or coauthored a number of articles, including: “Enabling A Resiliant Workforce: Attending to Individual Stress, Collective Trauma,” (in press) and “Challenges and Resources for Nurses Participating in a Hurricane Sandy Hospital Evacuation,” both for the Journal of Nursing Scholarship; “Patient Centered DR. STEFANIE L. RUSSELL, Care Early in Chronic Disease Management for clinical associate professor of epidemiology and Persons with HIV Disease: Protocol Review of Care health promotion, on coauthoring “Addressing Health and Support Access (CASA) Study,” for the Journal Disparities via Coordination of Care and Interpro- of Palliative Care & Medicine; “Health, Coping fessional Education: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and and Subjective Well-Being: Results of a Longitu- Transgender Health and Oral Health Care” for Dental dinal Study of Elderly Israelis,” for Aging & Mental Clinics of North America. Dr. Russell’s coauthor Health; and “Knowledge, Behavioral Practices, and was DR. FREDERICK G. MORE, professor of Experiences of Outdoor Fallers: Implications for epidemiology and health promotion. Prevention Programs” for Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics.

DR. SEUNG-HEE RHEE, adjunct clinical associate professor of cariology and comprehensive care, on receiving the 2016 Academy MR. VISHNU S.R. REDDY, ’19, on coauthoring an article titled of General Dentistry (AGD) Mastership Award in “Ticagrelor Regulates Osteoblast and Osteoclast Function and Promotes recognition of her ongoing commitment to providing Bone Formation in Vivo Via an Adenosine-dependent Mechanism” for quality care through continuing education; on being The Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB) appointed a member of the AGD Membership Journal. His coauthors included DR. NICKY M. TOVAR, ’19; DR. Committee; on authoring “10 Things I Learned from PAULO G. COELHO, professor of biomaterials and Leonard I. Linkow Cancer” for the Journal of the New York State Acade- Professor in Implant Dentistry; and DR. LUKASZ WITEK, assistant my of General Dentistry, GP; and on being quoted by research scientist and adjunct instructor in the Department of Biomaterials. AGD Impact in an article titled “Standing Out Through Continuing Education.” MS. BRITTNEY REID on being appointed a patient service representative.

MS. RAQUEL M. ROSADO, formerly senior human resources DR. MIRIAM R. ROBBINS, representative for Tiffany & Co., on being appointed a human resources adjunct associate professor of oral and maxillofacial generalist. pathology, radiology and medicine, on authoring the review article “Recent Recommendations for Man- agement of Human Immunodeficiency Virus-positive DR. ARASH SAFAVERDI, Advanced Education Program in Patients” for Dental Clinics of North America; on Endodontics, ’17, on placing fourth in the table clinics awards category being appointed a member of the New York State at the American Association of Endodontists 2017 Annual Session. Dr. Department of Health AIDS Institute Dental Standards Safaverdi’s presentation, “Chronic Post-surgical Pain in Endodontics,” was of Care Committee; and on being elected president of coauthored by DR. RIYADH M. ALROOMY, Advanced Education The American Academy of Oral Medicine Executive Program in Endodontics, ’18; and by DR. JENNIFER L. GIBBS, Committee. assistant professor of endodontics.

MS. MICHELLE SALGUERO on being appointed a dental hygienist DR. PAUL A. ROSENBERG, for the Department of Orthodontics. professor of endodontics and senior advisor for special projects in the Office of International Initia- tives, on receiving the I.B. Bender Lifetime Educator Award at the 2017 annual meeting of the American Association of Endodontists, and on being appointed co-editor-in-chief of the online journal Clinical Dentist- ry Reviewed.

120 GLOBAL HEALTH NEXUS DR. JEAN-PIERRE N. SAINT-JEANNET, DR. ANDREW B. SCHENKEL, professor of basic science and craniofacial biol- clinical associate professor of cariology and ogy, on being appointed a member of the Health comprehensive care, on coauthoring “Development Neurogenesis and Cell Fate (NCF) Study Section of a Core Curriculum Framework in Cariology of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Center for for US Dental Schools” for the Journal of Dental Scientific Review. Education, and “Dental Cavity Liners for Class I and Class II Resin-based Composite Restorations” for the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. Dr. Schenkel’s coauthors included DR. KENNETH L. ALLEN, clinical associate professor and associate chair of the Department of Cariology and Compre- hensive Care; DR. MARK S. WOLFF, professor and chair of the Department of Cariology and Com- MS. JACQUELINE SANTIAGO prehensive Care and associate dean for predoctoral on being appointed a dental assistant for patient clinical education and for development; DR. IVY care services. PELTZ, clinical associate professor of cariology and comprehensive care; and DR. ANALIA VEITZ-KEENAN, clinical associate professor of oral and maxillofacial pathology, radiology and medicine, and director of evidence-based dentistry in the Department of Epidemiology & Health Promotion.

MR. JOSEPH SAVINO, DR. BRIAN L. SCHMIDT, formerly a senior admissions fellow for The George professor of oral and maxillofacial surgery and Washington University Office of Undergraduate director of the NYU Bluestone Center for Clinical Admissions, on being appointed an admissions Research and the NYU Oral Cancer Center, on representative for the dental hygiene programs. receiving a 10-year Certificate of Added Qualifica- tions in Head and Neck Oncologic and Reconstruc- tive Surgery, as a result of having passed the 2016 American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (ABOMS) Examination; on presenting keynote lectures at the A.T. Still Research Institute Center for Oral Health Research and Arizona Chapter of the American Association for Dental Research Scientific Symposium, and at UCLA School of Dentistry’s DR. DEEPAK SAXENA, Inaugural Research Day in March 2017. associate professor of basic science and craniofacial biology, on being appointed chair of the International Association for Dental Research (IADR) Innovation in Oral Care Awards Committee. Added kudos to Dr. Saxena on being invited to serve on the IADR’s DR. ANDREA S. SCHREIBER, Innovation in Oral Care Awards Committee, 2019, associate dean for graduate and postgraduate and Nominating Committee, 2019; and on being programs and clinical professor of oral and maxillo- invited to serve on the American Association for facial surgery, on serving as a moderator at the 98th Dental Research (AADR) Edward H. Hatton Awards Annual Meeting, Scientific Sessions & Exhibition of Committee, 2019. the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS).

MS. TANAYA SANTIAGO on being appointed a dental assistant for the Department of Cariology and Comprehensive Care. DR. GAIL E. SCHUPAK, DR. ALEXANDER J. SCHLOSS, adjunct clinical associate professor adjunct clinical assistant professor of orthodontics, on of periodontology and implant dentistry, on coauthoring a guest editorial co-chairing the Essays and Scientific Poster Session titled “The Era of Personalized Dentistry Is upon Us: It’s Time to Include Committee of the 2016 Greater New York Dental It in Dental Curricula,” for the Journal of Dental Education. Dr. Schloss’ Meeting. coauthors included DR. ZIA VERJEE, ’17; and DR. ANDREW I. SPIELMAN, associate dean for academic affairs and professor of basic science and craniofacial biology.

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DR. STUART L. SEGELNICK, DR. LESLIE F. SMITHEY, adjunct clinical associate professor of periodontol- senior director for quality assurance and patient care ogy and implant dentistry, on receiving the 2016 and adjunct assistant professor of epidemiology and Silver Scroll Journalism Award for Most Improved health promotion, on being appointed a Commission Publication, presented by the International College of on Dental Accreditation (CODA) Site Visitor. Dentists for his work as editor of the Second District Dental Society (SDDS) Bulletin; on being named to the board of directors of the Northeastern Society of Periodontists for 2017; and on being appointed to the editorial staff of the Publications Committee of the Second District Dental Society. Added kudos to Dr. Segelnick on coauthoring “Basic Pharmacology: Part I – Pharmacodynamic and Pharmacokinetic DR. JOSEPH K. SPECTOR, Principles” and “Basic Pharmacology: Part II – adjunct clinical associate professor of endodontics, Pharmacotherapeutic Issues, Drug Regulations, and on receiving the 2017-2018 Part-time Educator Prescription Writing” for dentalcare.com; and on co- Award presented by the American Association of authoring an article titled “Periodontal Management Endodontists. of a Patient Undergoing Liver Transplantation” for the International Journal of Periodontics & Restorative Dentistry. His coauthors included DR. MEA A. WEINBERG, clinical professor of periodontology and implant dentistry.

MS. ROZAFA SHANJA MS. LAURA SERRANO on being appointed a dental assistant for the on being appointed a dental assistant for the Department of Cariology and Comprehensive Care. Department of Cariology and Comprehensive Care. DR. INDER SINGH, professor emeritus of basic science and craniofacial biology, on coauthoring “An Algorithmic Approach to Biliary Cannula- tion Using Double Wire-guided Technique in Difficult ERCP” and “Double Wire-guided Technique Improves Biliary Cannulation Rates in Difficult ERCP: 3-Year Experience” for the American Journal of Gastroenterology.

MR. ZACHARY SLAVUTSKY, formerly a staff auditor for WithumSmith+Brown, PC, on being appointed a dental insurance analyst.

DR. ASHOK SONI, associate professor and associate chair of the DR. ASGEIR SIGURDSSON, Department of Prosthodontics, on being selected as a Top Dentist/Prost- Presley Elmer Ellsworth Professor of Endodontics hodontist by Westchester Magazine for the past three years. These selec- and chair of the Dr. I.N. and Sally Quartararo Depart- tions are made by peers and are not advertisements or self-nominations. ment of Endodontics, on being elected treasurer of the American Board of Endodontics for 2017-2019. DR. KAMOLTHIP SONGTRAKUL, Advanced Education Program in Endodontics, ’17, on placing third in the poster presentation awards category at the American Association of Endodontists 2017 Annual Ses- sion. Dr. Songtrakul’s poster, “Continued Root Development of Immature Permanent Teeth with Persistent Apical Periodontitis after Regenerative Endodontic Therapy,” was coauthored with DR. YOUNGHYUP “JOE” BYUN, Advanced Education Program in Endodontics, ’18; DR. KATSUSHI OKAZAKI, clinical assistant professor of endodontics; DR. AMY M. SLEP, DR. JENNIFER L. GIBBS, assistant professor of endodontics; DR. professor of cariology and comprehensive care, on MATTHEW MALEK, clinical assistant professor of endodontics co-presenting a lecture titled “Translating Behavioral and director of the Advanced Education Program in Endodontics; DR. Science into Improved Oral Health” at the Internation- ASGEIR SIGURDSSON, Presley Elmer Ellsworth Professor of al Conference on Novel Anticaries and Remineraliz- Endodontics and chair of the Dr. I.N. and Sally Quartararo Department of ing Agents 3. Dr. Slep’s co-presenters included DR. Endodontics; and DR. LOUIS M. LIN, professor of endodontics. RICHARD E. HEYMAN, professor of cariology and comprehensive care. MS. SHANNON SPAULDING on being appointed a dental assistant for the Department of Cariology and Comprehensive Care.

122 GLOBAL HEALTH NEXUS DR. ANDREW I. SPIELMAN, DR. CHI TONGLIEN VIET, associate dean for academic affairs and profes- a teaching fellow in the Department of Oral and sor of basic science and craniofacial biology, on Maxillofacial Surgery, on co-presenting an abstract coauthoring “An Overview of the Models in Reporting titled “Gene Signature to Predict Nodal Status in School Data on Dental Credentialing Examinations” Oral Cavity Squamous Cell Carcinoma” at the 98th for the Journal of Dental Education, and a guest Annual Meeting, Scientific Sessions & Exhibition editorial titled “Is Tasting Innate?” for Oral Diseases: of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofa- Leading in Oral, Maxillofacial, Head & Neck cial Surgeons (AAOMS). Dr. Viet’s co-presenters Medicine; and on being appointed advisory editor for included DR. BRIAN L. SCHMIDT, professor of Oral Diseases: Leading in Oral, Maxillofacial, Head oral and maxillofacial surgery and director of the NYU & Neck Medicine. Added kudos to Dr. Spielman on Bluestone Center for Clinical Research and the NYU being appointed a member of the Committee for Oral Cancer Center. an Integrated Exam (CIE) of the Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations (JCNDE); on presenting “Taste and Smell Disorders — A Practical Guide for Clinicians” at the annual meeting of the MS. SARAH TOROSYAN Portuguese Dental Association and at the University on being appointed an administrative aide for the of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry; and on presenting a Office of Clinical Affairs. lecture titled “The Birth of the Most Important 18th Century Dental Text: Pierre Fauchard’s Le Chirurgien Dentiste” at The New York Academy of Medicine’s Seventh Annual History of Medicine and Public Health Night.

DR. SILVIA SPIVAKOVSKY, clinical associate professor of oral and maxillofacial pathology, radiology and medicine, on being selected MS. TIFFANY TRAN to serve on the National Board Dental Examination on being appointed a dental hygienist for the Depart- (NBDE) Part II Test Construction Committees for ment of Orthodontics. Pharmacology and for the Advanced Dental Admis- sion Test (ADAT); on being elected vice president of the Evidence-based Dentistry Network of the International Association for Dental Research (IADR); and on authoring “Treatment for Bisphosphonate-related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw” for Evidence-Based Dentistry.

DR. CRISTIAN STEFAN, clinical professor of basic science and craniofacial DR. JOHN SUNG, adjunct clinical instructor in the Department of biology, on coauthoring “The THIEME Atlas of Cariology and Comprehensive Care, on presenting a case study titled Anatomy: Head, Neck, and Neuroanatomy;” on being “Reduced Vertical Dimension” as part of the “Dental Pearls from the AGD appointed a member of the editorial board of Revista Masters and Fellows” lecture at the 2016 Academy of General Dentistry Argentina de Anatomía Clínica; and on being ap- (AGD) Meeting. pointed associate editor of Anatomy: An International Journal of Experimental and Clinical Anatomy. MR. STEPHEN SWENSON, formerly a senior VMware engineer for Dunnhumby, on being appointed senior systems administrator for Technology and Informatics Services (TIS).

DR. VERA WL TANG, clinical assistant professor of periodontology and MS. ROSALLY TORRES on being appointed a patient service implant dentistry, on being elected vice president of representative for the Department of Pediatric Dentistry. the Northeastern Society of Periodontists.

DR. DEAN C. VAFIADIS, adjunct clinical associate professor of periodontology and implant dentistry, on authoring “Creating a Productive Digital Dental Practice” for Sidekick Dental Magazine; and on coauthoring “Immediate Implant Placement of a Single Center Incisor Using a CAD/ CAM Crown-root Form Technique: Provisional to Final Restoration” for the Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry. Dr. Vafiadis’ coauthors included DR. GARY R. GOLDSTEIN, professor of prosthodontics.

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DR. FARHAD VAHIDI, DR. BURTON S. WASSERMAN, associate professor of prosthodontics, on coauthor- adjunct clinical associate professor of cariology and ing “Pre-impression Troughing with the Diode Laser: comprehensive care, on being appointed editor of the A Preliminary Study” for the Journal of Prosthetic July 2016 issue of Dental Clinics of North America, Dentistry. “Special Care Dentistry.”

DR. CHERYL M. WESTPHAL THEILE, DR. ANALIA VEITZ-KEENAN, clinical professor of dental hygiene and assistant clinical associate professor of oral and maxillofacial dean for Allied Health Programs, on coauthoring pathology, radiology and medicine, and director “What Happens When Other Associations Speak of evidence-based dentistry in the Department of for Dental Hygiene?” for the International Journal of Epidemiology & Health Promotion, on facilitating a Evidence-based Practice for the Dental Hygienist; workshop titled “Teaching Evidence-based Dentistry” on being appointed a member of the editorial review for the Association for Dental Education in Europe boards of the Journal of Dental Education and the (ADEE) meeting; on receiving the Cochrane Oral Journal of Dental Hygiene; and on coauthoring an Health Group’s 20th Anniversary Competition Prize; article titled “The Oral Health Care Manager in a and on coauthoring “No Evidence Available on Best Patient-centered Health Facility” for the Journal Therapies for Postextraction Hemorrhage” for of Evidence-Based Dental Practice. Dr. Westphal Evidence-Based Dentistry. Dr. Veitz-Keenan’s Theile’s coauthors included DR. MARY E. coauthor was DR. JAMES R. KEENAN, clinical NORTHRIDGE, associate professor of epidemi- assistant professor of oral and maxillofacial ology and health promotion; and MS. SHIRLEY pathology, radiology and medicine. BIRENZ, clinical assistant professor of dental hygiene.

MS. QUEEN WALKER, group practice academic coordinator for the Department of Cariology and Comprehensive Care, on presenting an award-winning essay titled “Mindfulness in Action: Daily Calm” at the NYU Toastmasters International Area 51, 54 and 55 Speech & Evaluation Contest, “Rise and Reach.”

MS. ASHLEY MARIE VANZILEN on being appointed a dental assistant in the NYU Dental Faculty Practices.

MS. SARA IVETTE VALENTIN on being appointed a patient service representative. DR. ROGER N. WARREN, adjunct clinical associate professor of periodontology MS. YOMAYRA VILLA on being appointed a dental assistant for the and implant dentistry, on being named to the board of Department of Pediatric Dentistry. directors of the Northeastern Society of Periodontists for 2017. DR. SAYAMOL VORARAGSA, adjunct clinical instructor in the De- partment of Cariology and Comprehensive Care, on coauthoring an article titled “Conservative Management of Dental Caries Using Silver Nitrate and Atraumatic Restorative Treatment in Remote Rural Setting: A Reduction to Practice” for the New York State Dental Journal. Dr. Voraragsa’s coauthors included DR. RALPH P. CUNNINGHAM, clinical associate professor of cariology and comprehensive care.

124 GLOBAL HEALTH NEXUS DR. MARK S. WOLFF, DR. YI YE, professor and chair of the Department of Cariology assistant professor of oral and maxillofacial surgery and Comprehensive Care and associate dean for and associate director for the NYU Bluestone Center predoctoral clinical education and for development, for Clinical Research, on coauthoring an article titled on being appointed associate editor of the section “Alterations in Opioid Inhibition Cause Widespread on clinical dentistry for the Journal of the American Nociception but Do Not Affect Anxiety-like Behavior in Dental Association; on being appointed to the Oral Cancer Mice.” Dr. Ye’s coauthors included DR. International Conference on Novel Anticaries and ELIZABETH SALVO, a postdoctoral associate Remineralizing Agents 3 (ICNARA 3) Planning in the NYU Bluestone Center for Clinical Research; Committee; on presenting a lecture titled “Evidence DR. CHI TONGLIEN VIET, a teaching fellow Supporting Anticaries Toothpastes” at the ICNARA in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery; 3; and on coauthoring “Nationwide 2.5-year School- DR. JOHN C. DOLAN, research assistant based Public Health Intervention Program Designed professor of oral and maxillofacial surgery and to Reduce the Incidence of Caries in Children of associate director of research development for the Grenada” for Caries Research. Dr. Wolff’s coauthors NYU Bluestone Center for Clinical Research; DR. included MS. RACHEL M. HILL, senior director MALVIN N. JANAL, senior research scientist and of global outreach and international initiatives; DR. adjunct associate professor of epidemiology & health STUART M. HIRSCH, vice dean for international promotion; DR. BRADLEY E. AOUIZERAT, initiatives and continuing dental education; and DR. professor of oral and maxillofacial surgery and dep- ANANDA P. DASANAYAKE, professor of uty director of the NYU Bluestone Center for Clinical epidemiology & health promotion. Added kudos to Research; and DR. BRIAN L. SCHMIDT, pro- Dr. Wolff on coauthoring “The Public Health Reach fessor of oral and maxillofacial surgery and director of High Fluoride Vehicles: Examples of Innovative of the NYU Bluestone Center for Clinical Research Approaches” for Caries Research; “Non-antibacterial and the NYU Oral Cancer Center. Tetracycline Formulations: Host-modulators in the Treatment of Periodontitis and Relevant Systemic Diseases” for the International Dental Journal; and “A Novel Chemically Modified Curcumin ‘Normalizes’

Wound-healing in Rats with Experimentally Induced DR. YU ZHANG, associate professor of biomaterials, on presenting Type I Diabetes: Initial Studies” for the Journal of the keynote address, “Bonding between Porcelain Diabetes Research. Veneer, Zirconia Framework, and Resin Cement: Challenges and Opportunities,” for the International Association for Dental Research (IADR) General Session in Seoul, South Korea. DR. YING JO WONG, clinical instructor in cariology and comprehensive care, on authoring “Root Canal Treatment Outcomes Not Affected by Increasing Age of Patient” for Evidence-Based Dentistry. DR. PAUL ZHIVAGO, DDS ’11, Jonathan & Maxine Ferencz Advanced Education Program in Prosthodontics ’14, and adjunct clinical assistant professor of prosthodontics, on being awarded the 2017 Edison Award, honoring the top products and most impressive advances in dentistry. Dr. Zhivago’s Open Platform Workflow DR. SEIICHI YAMANO, system employs a software program originally used associate professor of prosthodontics, on being ap- by filmmakers to vastly improve the quality of digital pointed a reviewing editor for Oral Diseases: Leading impressions on patients’ mouths. in Oral, Maxillofacial, Head & Neck Medicine.

DR. IRA D. ZINNER, adjunct clinical professor of prosthodontics, on being appointed to the editorial board of the Journal of Dentistry and Oral Care Medicine.

FALL 2017 125 FOCUS ON ALUMNI

Aesthetic Dentistry Pioneer Dr. Irwin Smigel, ’50, Dies at 92

Dr. Irwin Smigel, Class of 1950, He and his wife, Lucia Smigel, who survives him, also a pioneer in the field of aesthetic developed a whitening toothpaste called Supersmile. dentistry, passed away in Octo- “The eyes may be the soul of the face, but the mouth is ber 2016. the first thing people look at,” Dr. Smigel told New York Working from his office on magazine in 1981. “Now, bonding has given us the possibili- Madison Avenue, Dr. Smigel, a ty of instant transformation, since it can be done in a matter second-generation dentist, ad- of hours, not days and years.” vanced two techniques that trans- He added, “Nothing will have the emotional impact on formed the appearance of teeth the public that bonding will.” in countless patients beginning Dr. Smigel founded the American Society for Dental in the 1970s. One was laser whit- Aesthetics in 1977. Two years later, he wrote a book titled ening, in which a laser beam activates a chemical bleaching Dental Health, Dental Beauty. agent applied to the teeth; Dr. Smigel helped to develop and In 2000, NYU Dentistry established the Irwin Smigel Prize popularize it. The other was a bonding technique, which in Aesthetic Dentistry in recognition of the great honor that had been used for fillings; he applied it to dental imperfec- Dr. Smigel brought to his alma mater and the profession, tions using layers of laminates and veneers. and the greatly improved appearance and well-being of his Dr. Smigel attracted patients from around the world patients. including a host of celebrities, and taught students across the The Smigel Prize continues to be presented by the College globe the techniques of aesthetic dentistry that he had pio- to individuals who advance the field of aesthetic dentistry neered. He continued to practice until about two years ago. pioneered by Dr. Smigel. n

Implant Dentistry Innovator Dr. Leonard I. Linkow, ’52, Dies at 90

Dr. Leonard I. Linkow, Class of ular tripodel subperiosteal implant, 1952, considered by many to be the indicated for edentulous patients with “father of American implant dentist- advanced mandibular atrophy who ry,” passed away at the age of 90 on cannot be successfully treated by con- January 26, 2017. He was a clinical ventional root form implants without professor of implant dentistry at his significant bone grafting and recon- alma mater at the time of his death. struction. He was also the first dentist around the world are named for him: Dr. Linkow, who was once offered to use titanium blade implants. The Linkow International Institute a contract by the New York Giants Dr. Linkow served as president of of Oral Implantology in Bari, Italy; to play for their minor league team, the American Academy of Implant the Linkow International Institute of declined in order to pursue a career Dentistry (AAID) in 1974, and was Oral Implantology in St. Petersburg, as a dentist. an honored fellow of the AAID. He Russia; and the Linkow Implant Insti- Four months after graduating was a Diplomate of the American tute-Caribbean, in Kingston, Jamaica. from NYU, Dr. Linkow placed his Board of Oral Implantology, serving He has a street named after him in first implant. In more than 50 years as its president in 1993. Koppel-Graffenhausen, Germany. of practice, he treated more than The AAID Foundation honored In 1992, the College created the 100,000 patients. A prolific author, him with the Isaih Lew Memorial Re- Leonard I. Linkow Professorship in he published 22 books which were search Award in 1990, and the AAID Implant Dentistry in recognition of translated into seven languages and saluted him with a lifetime achieve- a generous gift from Dr. Linkow to over 100 journal articles. He also held ment award in 2015. He received the advance in perpetuity the field that 36 patents for dental implants. Aaron Gershkoff/Norman Goldberg he had pioneered. n In 1984, he developed the mandib- Award in 1974, and three institutes

126 GLOBAL HEALTH NEXUS Alumni in the Spotlight in remembrance

’40s Dr. Ernest I. Arnow, Class of 1952 DR. BRUCE L. DOUGLAS, Class of 1948, on returning to the University Dr. Robert Aslanian, Class of 1968; adjunct clinical assistant of Illinois College of Dentistry as professor of oral medicine and diagnostic professor of oral and maxillofacial surgery sciences, after a 40-year absence, to help students to understand the scientific impact of aging on the practice of dentistry. Dr. John A. Augello, Class of 1962 ’50s Dr. Lawrence Barnett, Class of 1949 DR. SHELDON WINKLER, Class of 1956, on publishing the second edition of his book, The Music of World War II: War Songs and their Stories. Dr. Herbert Bressman, Class of 1958 Dr. Nathan Felix Bryks, Class of 1963 ’70s DR. LARRY W. ROSENTHAL, Class of 1972, on authoring the book, Dr. Paul S. Cohen, Class of 1960 Open Wide(R): A Guide to Smile and Facial Aesthetics to Enhance Your Confidence, Appearance, and Overall Health. Dr. Frederick A. Curro, adjunct clinical professor of oral and maxillofacial pathology, radiology & medicine DR. HOWARD S. GLAZER, Class of 1975, on being featured in an AGD Impact Q&A titled “Member Spotlight: Behind the Product Review Dr. Sheldon B. Estrin, Class of 1957 with Dr. Howard S. Glazer.” Dr. Cyril Evian, former clinical associate professor of periodontology & implant dentistry ’80s DR. GABRIEL DANTE ARIOLA, Class of 1980, on being elected Dr. James Andrew Fleck, Class of 1967 president of the Second District Dental Society. Dr. Bert D. Gaster, Class of 1950; associate professor of DR. MARIA C. MARANGA, DDS ’88, Advanced Education Program in prosthodontics Endodontics ’91, on receiving the 2016 Bernard P. Tillis Award for excellence in writing presented by the NYSDA Council on Membership and Communica- Dr. Samuel N. Grundfast, Class of 1950 tions for her essay titled “The Lion Sleeps Tonight, But Can We?,”which was Dr. Frank Rudolph Hopf, Class of 1953 published in the fall 2015 Suffolk County Dental Society Bulletin. Dr. Joel F. Holubar, Class of 1957 DR. IVAN A. VAZQUEZ-SANTIAGO, Class of 1989, on being elected president of the Suffolk County Dental Society. Dr. Warren Hulnick, Class of 1967 ’90s Dr. George A. Jackrel, Class of 1972 Class of 1992, on being elected president DR. LUIS T. MAULEON, JR., Dr. Richard Kulwin, Class of 1966 of the Sixth District Dental Society, the local component of the New York State Dental Association (NYSDA) and the American Dental Association, represent- Dr. Benjamin B. Levine, Class of 1950 ing the New York State counties of Broome, Chenango, Chemung, Cortland, Delaware, Ostego, Schuyler, Tioga, and Tompkins. Dr. Seymour W. Levine, Class of 1944

DR. AMARILIS A. JACOBO, Class of 1994, on being elected president Dr. Leonard I. Linkow, Class of 1952 of the Bronx County Dental Society. Dr. Laurie S. Litwin, Class of 1997 DR. JIAN “JJ” HUANG, Class of 1996, on being elected president-elect Dr. Leonard Nadel, Class of 1948 of the Tennessee Academy of General Dentistry. Dr. George L. Nadler, Class of 1963 ’00s DR. CRISTI FREINBERG-TRUFAS, Class of 2002, on receiving the Dr. Milton Palat, Class of 1972, Advanced Education in Periodontics; Fellowship Award of the Academy of General Dentistry. former professor and chair of the Ashman Dept. of Periodontology & Implant Dentistry DR. MICHAEL A. APA, Class of 2003, on authoring the article titled “A Multidisciplinary Anterior Trauma Case: It Takes A Team!” for Dentistry Today. Dr. Mortimer Herbert Perr, Class of 1954 ’10s Dr. Lawrence Salman, Class of 1952 DR. ANN SLAMA, Class of 2010, on receiving the Fellowship Award of the Dr. Leonard V. Settembrini, Class of 1988; former associate professor of Academy of General Dentistry. operative dentistry DR. POORIA FALLAH ABED, Advanced Education Program in Dr. Harold Singer, Class of 1950 Periodontics ’15, on coauthoring “The Treatment of Recurrent Oral Lichen Planus Lesions Utilizing Free Soft Tissue Autografts: A Case Series” for the Dr. Irwin Smigel, Class of 1950 International Journal of Advanced Biotechnology and Research (IJBR). Dr. Fallah Abed’s coauthors included DR. LEILA SOLTANI, Class of 2016, Dr. David E. Vazemiller, DDS Class of 2005; Advanced Education Program clinical assistant professor of periodontology and implant dentistry; and DR. in Endodontics Class of 2010; clinical assistant professor of endodontics ROGER N. WARREN, Class of 1968, adjunct clinical associate professor Dr. Joshua Verona, Class of 1963 of periodontology and implant dentistry. Dr. John Walsh, Class of 1960 DR. PAUL LAZARI, Class of 2013, on receiving the 2017 Milo Hellman Award for his research on secretory microRNA-29 in gingival crevicelar fluid Dr. Richard M. Weledniger, Class of 1972; adjunct assistant professor of during canine retraction. This is the highest honor bestowed by the American cariology & comprehensive care Association of Orthodontists.

FALL 2017 127 WE THANK OUR BENEFACTORS

Alumni, faculty, friends, corporations, foundations, and organizations — for their generous support of the college. We are proud to recognize your gifts of cash, pledge payments, planned gifts, gifts-in-kind, and pledges over $25,000, which were made between September 1, 2015 and August 31, 2016.

$2,000,000+ Lawrence B. Schwab Alexander and Marina Amin Y. Ayoub Joshua Friedman Rubinshtein Dentsply Sirona Inc. Estate of Eugene N. Sherman Trevor Bavar Joel C. Gelbman Estate of Saul Shapiro Andrea Beall Kamen Iordanov Genov Significance Foundation $1,000,000–$1,999,999 $10,000–$24,999 Gary S. Berkowitz Kambiz M. Ghalili Asgeir Sigurdsson Nobel Biocare USA, Inc. Anonymous* Bruce B. Blau Robert and Diann Glickman Joseph and Janet Spector American Dental Partners Elyse Bloom Greenfield David L. Glotzer Foundation Louis Terracio and $500,000–$999,999 Bruce A. Brandolin Benjamin Godder Marcia Welsh Sang-Choon Cho Align Technology, Inc. Beth E. Broth Fred E. Grapel Mark and Barbara Wolff Colgate Speakers Bureau Gregory Browne Ira E. Gronowitz Barry R. Wolinsky Gerald and Georgia Curatola $250,000–$499,999 Maria Calcina Paul Hall

Jonathan and Maxine Ferencz Colgate-Palmolive Company Maria Rodriguez Cardenas Marc Henschel $2,500–$4,999 Friends of USJ Robert and Antoinete Carter Daniel J. Huang Hiroko Akimoto Anderson T. Huang $100,000–$249,999 Paul F. Caselle David P. Jacobson Barnett and Phyllis Bucklan Kathleen E. Isdith Peter & Inge Brasseler James Caserta Leila Jahangiri Abraham Esses Foundation, Inc. David Korris Frank V. Celenza, Jr. Roe Jasen Charitable Lead Michael Gelb Peter Chen and Mai Le Harald A.B. Linke Trust Certified Moving & Storage Wei Tse John Hong Henry Schein, Inc. Daniel Malamud Company, Inc. Marcus D. Johnson James M. Kaim Henry Schein Cares Arthur Matzkowitz Jenny Elizabeth Chavez Jones Lang LaSalle Americas Foundation, Inc. Vasiliki Karlis and Oral Health America Man-Sing Cheung and Arthur Kaplan Demetra Karlis Kounsalieh Straumann North America Josephine Lomangino-Cheung Shendell Foundation Anna Karidas Dmitriy Katkovsky Courtney Chinn Eric Scott Studley Melanie Yonmi Kim $50,000–$99,999 Mark Kuo Joshua Michael Chubak Larry Wexler Gerald M. Klaczany Prenard Rainey Mickens Estate of Lee H. Anderson Anthony R. Ciancimino James Young and Marcie Bernard M. Klersfeld Olivier Nicolay Scott S. Friedman and Berger Young John D. Constantine Richard A. Kosofsky Efraim Zak Paul and Maxine Rosenberg Yasmi O. Crystal Mailin M. Lai Septodont Ron G. Saffar $5,000–$9,999 Hieu N. Dang Yon H. Lai Ariella J. Spodek Anonymous* Dominick M. Congiusta and $25,000–$49,999 Yuan-Chen Lang Alexander Y. Tsai Angela M. De Bartolo Aura Caldera, Mary Maestre, Anonymous* Michael J. Lewis and Robert Peracchia Turner Construction Toni DePena Charles N. Bertolami Company Brett H. Loeser Jerry Carle Louis Franklin DeSantis Timothy G. Bromage Peter M. Loomer Oleg Drut Michael A. Dibbini Eileen Chen $1,000–$2,499 Ronald I. Maitland Anthony Gentile Adam Geoffrey Eisenberg Stephen J. Cuchel Anonymous* Glenn and Debbie Marrus Stuart M. Hirsch Elise Eisenberg Eugene A. Isola H. Lee Adamo MEM Dental Technology Melanie Hughes Edgard S. El Chaar Company, Ltd. Keller-Shatanoff Foundation Kambiz Afshar-Mohajer Aleksander Iofin Stephen Peter Eskeland Vladimir Meskin Jason J. Kim Dental Aesthetics Roya Afshar-Mohajer Pejman Khosravian Denise Jean Estafan Ali Modiri and Matthew and Sammi Malek Kenneth and Carol Allen Salman A. Malik EvansonBest LLC Marjan Moghadam Elliott M. Moskowitz Lisa R. Antonoff Maria C. Maranga Dionne J. Finlay Bijan Moghadam Gurpreet Singh Narula Michael Apa Rory T. Perimenis Laurie R. Fleisher and Steven J. Mondre Rosette Quynhp D. Nguyen Steven Appel Kenneth Cohen Norman and Sandra Pessin Patricia Ann Montalbano Perfect Finish Ortho Lab, Inc. Warren and Sue Ellen Leonard I. Flug John D. Petkanas Amr Moursi Appleman

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128 GLOBAL HEALTH NEXUS Richard D. Mumma, Jr. Anthony T. Vernillo and Arthur Kubikian Thomas Bradbury Michael J. Mand Christopher J. Hartmann Peter A. Mychajliw Peter W. C. Lee Annmarie B. Brennan Craig John McLaughlin Colleen A. Watson Leonard and Rhoda Nadel Stanley F. Malamed Leigh R. Busch Aneta K. Mejia Lawrence J. Weiss Evelyn M. Nelson Jerome Margolin Sukhminder S. Buttar Luz Elena Mejia Michael D. Whinston NYASAO Corp Rosalie V. Matos Marilyn Cacioppo Neil L. Melker John Whytosek Michael and Joyce O’Connor Milrose Consultants, Inc. John R. Calamia Phyllis G. Merlino Yigal Zibari Katsushi Okazaki Christine and Joseph Morena Christina Rose Carter Fabiola Milord Wael Oweity Sami E. Nassar Roger M. Casulli Evan P. Mondshine $500–$999 Nicola C. Partridge Kay T. Oen Leonard A. Chiat Ted Moudis Anonymous* Joan A. Phelan Bapanaiah Penugonda Michael R. Cotter Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Mullen Mark S. Agababaev Eric Ploumis William Y. Perez David S. Dane Christine A. Nguyen Constantina Bacopoulou Scott Podell Robert C. Rawdin Natalia Elson Tu A. Nguyen Stephen F. and Juliet K. Bergen Martin C. Prager George F. Raymond III Kenneth M. Fauerbach Tejal Pathak Richard Boneville Puffy Trust Laurence Reich Michael I. Feinberg Vito A. Racanelli Irene C. Brandes Suresh Ramaswamy Maria Isabelle T. Santos John S. Frankis William Reyer Herbert B. Bressman Arnold E. Ray Michael R. Saperstein Mark D. Geller Tehemina Gagrat Richardson Martin M. Brownstein Everett R. Reff Rich and Patty Schimpf Jennifer L. Gibbs Ashish A. Sahasrabudhe Jason Calvert Steven J. Resnick St. Francis Food Pantries and Richard Glick Charu Saini Margaret M. Crabtree Shelters Brian and Staci Ripkey Maynard C. Goldberg Steven L. Scher CRC Hospitality HandCraft Structure Tone, Inc. Ronen Rotem Curtis K. Goss Michael Sci Kitchen Sheryl Kaufman Weissman James and Lisa Ryan John and Elizabeth Holda Barnet B. Shulman Richard T. Cullari Bernard H. Weltman Andrew Bruce Schenkel IA Interior Architects Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Sumakis Mr. and Mrs. Robert Derector Dwight R. Wilson, Jr. Mark Schlesinger Timothy C. Ingrao Fardad Thomas Tayebaty Lawrence Dinkes

Andrea Schreiber Jatoma Charitable Foundation Warren R. Tessler Seymour Evans $250–$499 Inc. Kenneth M. Schweitzer Antonett Ngoc-Mai Thai Gerald L. Fine Robin F. Abari Jocelyn Jeffries Harriet Seiler David Vazemiller Hilde S. Fremont David A. Abroff Anthony P. Jiga Stephen and Wendy Siegel Gerald W. Wallach Hanuman Sudhakar Gade Adewale O. Adepetu Sathya Prasad Kallur Barbara D. Slaska June Weiss Gensler Architecture and Robert L. Albin Aleksandr I. Khaykin Dolores Spinelli Design Ellie W. Willems Align Communications, Inc. Samuel Kramer Jillwen Sung Richard J. Giarrusso Janatha Withanachchi Dana E. Alliger Jessica Lee Krietchman-Seneca Cristina Teixeira Charles G. Gibson Benjamin Ziegler Alternate Energy Solutions, Esther O. Kuyinu Cheryl Westphal Theile Mark H. Grainer LLC Young H. Kwon Patricia Tordik and Greater New York Dental Stergeos G. Arvantides Michael Steinle Meeting Wayne Kye Peter J. Babick TP Orthodontics, Inc. Joel A. Hirsch L&K Partners, Inc. Michael E. Bachman Jr. Saul Unter Claudia F. Hoffman Howard Lieb Bruce R. Baral Iosif I. Uvaydov Stephen I. Hudis William Lieberman Simronjeet Kaur Basati Dean C. Vafiadis Laurance E. Jerrold Louis M. Lin Lawrence E. Bathgate, II Farhad Vahidi Karl K. Kim Mitchell J. Lipp Maurice J. Benjamin Analia Veitz-Keenan David L. Kraus Curlisha Franine Stacy Lord Lynwood J. Bennerson

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