DSB WEEKLY

NO. 650 September 6, 2004

Dr. Christopher Squier John Hunter’s Natural History of the Human Teeth (1771) Available at John Martin Rare Book Room, Hardin Library Named Chair of State Tobacco Commission One of the more important works in the Dr. Christopher Squier, associate John Martin Rare Book dean for research and graduate stud- Room is John Hunter’s, ies, and currently associate provostfor Natural History of the health sciences, has become the Human Teeth. Pub- chair of the State Commission on To- lished in London in bacco Use Prevention and Control. 1771, it is the first scien- The commission was established in tific study of the teeth 2000 to develop and implement a and a treatise basic to comprehensive tobacco use preven- all modern dentistry. tion and control initiative for the state of Iowa. It supports Hunter introduced the comprehensive tobacco control programs by making grants modern classification of available to local partnerships located in almost all Iowa coun- the teeth and also de- ties, engages in advertising to country the tobacco industry, vised appliances for the and has a strong youth component called the JEL (Just Elimi- correction of malocclu- nate Lies) group. sion. Of special interest are the 16 copperplate engravings which were drawn by Jan Van Rymsdyk, premier medical illustrator of the 18th century, under Hunter’s direct supervision. Lynn Clayton and Carolyn Meisner Even more remarkable than his brother, William, John Hunter (1728-1793), was an anatomist and surgeon, practic- Kayak With Whales ing in London. He lacked the education and culture of his Lynn Clayton, Business Office, and Carolyn Meisner, brother, yet his tireless energy helped him to overcome what- Prosthodontics, had a whale of a time on their vacation. They th ever obstacles his educational and cultural lacks may have flew to Seattle on July 16 with nine other members of Lynn’s provided. Historian, Fielding H. Garrison, writes that "Hunter family and boarded the Victoria Clipper for a 2 hour boat ride remains one of the great all-round biologists like Haller and to Victoria, Vancouver Island, British Columbia. From there Johannes Müller, and with Paré and Lister, one of the three they drove 5 ½ hours to Port McNeill and boarded the Song- greatest surgeons of all time. [He] found surgery a mechani- hee, a converted World War II supply ship that became their cal art and left it an experimental science." home for five days. With four crew and two guides, the group Hunter’s book is available for examination and study at motored along Vancouver Island’s Inside Passage to Johns- the John Martin Rare Book Room, Hardin Library. tone Strait and Queen Charlotte Strait. Johnstone Strait is the best place to see orcas in the wild. Most of British Columbia’s 300 orca whales return to these waters to feed, sleep, play and rub their bodies on the pebble beaches. During their trip Recent Publications Lynn and Carolyn had opportunities to kayak while the Song- hee followed discretely behind. During their first day of kayak- Shenkin JD. Broffitt B. Levy SM. Warren JJ. The ing the group spotted several whales: minke and hump- association between environmental tobacco smoke and backed, and also orcas (killer whales), along with Dahl’s por- primary tooth caries. Journal of Public Health Dentistry. 64 pose, which looks like a miniature Orca. In Blackfish Sound (3):184-186, 2004 Sum. they spotted a total of 15 whales. (continued on page 2)

1 FILLING STATION MENU Kayaking with Whales (continued from page 1) September 6-10, 2004 The Songhee had a hydrophone aboard which enabled FILLING STATION MENU the group to listen to whale calls. Some of the more common September 6, 2004 – September 10, 2004 whale behavior they observed included spy-hopping, a be- havior where a whale raises its head vertically above the wa- Monday: Closed ter, as a method of looking at their surroundings; tail slapping LABOR DAY HOLIDAY and fin slapping, which may be a display of social excitement, dominance or aggression; and breaching, when a whale leaps out of the water. Lynn and Carolyn report that they were close to Robson Bight, a killer whale sanctuary (within the 100 meter minimum distance allowed), where a nearby river empties into the sanctuary and provides salmon. The pro- tected area is also well known for several beaches which whales use to rub themselves. Lynn and Carolyn say that whales are very social and travel in families, with the males traveling with their mothers for life The whales can be identi- fied by unique markings on their dorsal fins and saddle patches at the base of the fin. This system of identification Tuesday: Soups: Chicken Wild Rice; Garden Vegetable was developed nearly 10 years ago and now many whales DELI MEAT: Roast Beef Maui Pork Roast w/Rice & Vegetables can be identified on sight. Fish Sandwich w/Cheese and Chips Besides whales and dolphins, Lynn and Carolyn watched Potatoes/Gravy seals, eagles, and gulls. They even spotted a black bear on Mediterranean Vegetables the beach that was looking for food.The Songhee’s crew also Wednesday: Soups: Vegetable Beef; Potato Chowder pointed out sea urchins, sea cucumbers, and sea stars. One DELI MEAT: Turkey evening, Lynn wrote in her journal: Took night paddle around Chicken & Mushroom Lasagna w/Bread Stick 11:00 and saw bioluminescence—dinoflagellate, which are Italian Braised Pork w/Rice Medley zoo plankton that emit light thru a chemical reaction when Potatoes/Gravy Catalina Blend Veggies disturbed. They are in every ocean all year long – but bloom in summer. They are responsible for red tide. [Go to http:// Thursday: Soups: Chicken Noodle; Creamy Broccoli www.biobay.com/ to see photos of bioluminescence.] DELI MEAT: Salami Life aboard the Songhee was also very enjoyable. They BBQ Chicken Sandwich w/Chips Spaghetti & Meatballs were served delicious meals; dinners included wine and des- Potatoes/Gravy sert. Other activities on the boat included relaxing in the on- California Blend Vegetables deck hot tub, reading and playing cards. Some of Lynn’s fam- ily members fished and caught halibut and ling cod. Friday: Soups: Chicken Tortilla; Cheddar Bacon DELI MEAT: Pastrami After returning to shore, Lynn and Carolyn spent some Chicken Enchiladas time in Victoria before returning to Seattle for their flight Gourmet Frankfurt w/Chips home. They had high tea at the Empress Hotel, toured the Potatoes/Gravy Victoria Butterfly Garden and Butchart Gardens, and Antigua Blend Vegetables shopped. Lynn and Carolyn both agree they would love to take an- other trip to Vancouver Island for some more kayaking and A copy of the menu can be found on IntraDent: whale watching. Their trip was arranged through Spirit of the http://www.dentistry.uiowa.edu West Adventures, which can be found at http:// www.whaleguide.com/directory/spiritofthewest.htm. To enjoy their trip, see pages 3-5 of this DSB Weekly (online only). DSB WEEKLY College of Dentistry N445 DSB

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2 Carolyn & Lynn (the Empress Hotel is in the Background) Sunset Off Port McNeil

The Songhee An Orca Pod of the A Clan

Carolyn & Lynn’s Family A12 (the Mother) Surfacing 25 Yards From Their Kayak!

3 An Orca Whale Spy Hopping Purple Sun Star

Afternoon Paddle Kayaks Behind the Songhee

Johnstone Strait — Smooth as Glass In the Wheel House of the Songhee

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Fine Dining Sea Cucumber

Chorizo Sausage, Orzo W/ Sun-Dried Tomatoes The Empress Hotel Where Lynn & Carolyn Had High Tea

Sea Urchin Butchart Gardens 5