Jim Hugg Receives Shepard Award MSO’S Board of Directors Voted Unanimously to Nent, Constituent and National AAO Levels Serving on a Present the 2002 Earl E
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MSO NEWSLETTER A Publication of the Midwestern Society of Orthodontists Winter 2003 Jim Hugg Receives Shepard Award MSO’s Board of Directors voted unanimously to nent, constituent and national AAO levels serving on a present the 2002 Earl E. Shepard Distinguished Service variety of committees and taskforces, including as a delegate Award to Dr. James R. Hugg, Burlington, Iowa, for his representing the MSO to the AAO House of Delegates. exemplary contributions to the art and science of orthodon- Jim’s advance research, statistics, typed background support tics. This award recognizes a member of the MSO who documents and “big-picture, forward-thinking” insight have exemplifies the ideals of the orthodontic profession, been invaluable in moving the specialty forward. community and family. In addition, Jim has served as a delegate to the Jim was born and raised in Burlington where his American Dental Association, and he also received the professional career began after he received his dental degree Presidential Award for Service to the Iowa Dental Associa- from the University of Iowa in 1953. Fifteen years later he tion in 1990. He is a Fellow of the American College of received a Masters in Orthodontics from the University of Dentists, the International College of Dentists and the Pierre Iowa. He practiced with Dr. Phil Doster in Burlington from Fauchard Academy. 1968 to 1970 and then maintained his own solo practice Jim currently is working on implementing a until his daughter-in-law, Dr. Teresa Salino-Hugg, joined comprehensive continuing education program for ortho- him in 1987. dontic assistants utilizing the Iowa Communication Network Jim’s life- (fiberoptic) so that assistants will have access to CE pro- time of service to the grams statewide. This will be the first program of its kind profession includes given specifically for orthodontic assistants in Iowa. Jim being a past presi- also is involved in mentoring young dental professionals in dent of the Iowa his community and surrounding areas. Dental Association, Jim served his country in the U.S. Army during Iowa Chapter of the WWII in Occupied Japan. He also has been involved in his American College of community and is currently serving as elder of his church. Dentists, University He is a past president of the elementary school PTA and has of Iowa Dental served as a board member of various organizations includ- Alumni, the Iowa ing the YMCA/YWCA and the Des Moines County Board Society of Orthodon- of Health. tists and the Mid- Most important in Jim’s life are his wife of 54 western Society of years, Julane; his three children – Connie, Steven and Orthodontists. He Martin – and his five grandchildren. When he is not practic- James Hugg (l) receiving the Shepard has been a valuable ing or involved in one of his many volunteer activities, you Award from Brian Jesperson. leader on the compo- —continued on page 23 President’s Report Looking back to the fall of 1982, as I wholeheart- fully professional and warmly personal Executive Director edly embraced the application and interview process for Kristi Burmeister. She and the gang at Burmeister and orthodontic grad programs, my paramount, all-encompass- Associates – husband Dave and Karen Seiler – continue to ing mission was simply to “get in.” I wanted intensely to be earn the deserved compliment as “best in the business.” accepted into an orthodontic program and, therefore, into Please thank them when you get the chance! absolutely the finest profession in existence. At Doug’s office, the challenge of carrying on with Becoming an orthodontist has been the greatest “business as usual” was much more daunting. It was heart- professional blessing of my life. And now, through the warming to hear of the tremendous efforts of Doug’s intersection of people, circumstances and events, I have colleagues and friends, spearheaded by Drs. Paula Harre somehow assumed the office of President of the Midwest- and Peter Spalding, to keep the office doors open. They ern Society of Orthodontists. Cool! I promise to all of you rallied a group of wonderful orthodontists – including Drs. that I will do my best. David Brockman, Brett Cascini, Dennis Claridge, John Why did I say “yes” years ago to the invitation and Ficke, Bob Glenn, Laura Iwasaki, Marty Lewis, Robert honor to get involved? Simple. My beloved parents always Moore, Jeff Nickel, John Pershing, Bob Schoettger and taught me that “To whom much has been given, much will Wayne Summers – to see patients on a regular basis just be expected.” days after Doug’s passing. Some even rescheduled their Stop for a moment to think of how incredibly own patients in order to be able to provide coverage at fortunate we all are! We are blessed to: Doug’s office. I am happy to report that his practice was • Be challenged daily to use our skills, creativity quickly and successfully sold to Dr. Annette Cserna and and judgment to often dramatically improve the his patients continue to receive uninterrupted care. Once faces, smiles and futures of those patients again, out of the seeds of tragedy bloomed the flower of entrusted into our care. renewal and rebirth. • Have so much fun orchestrating our wonderful Our 2002 MSO Annual Session held September staffs to help us to uplift the self-esteem of each 20-21 in Minneapolis was quite a success – despite the of our patients and, in so doing, our own as well. feeble efforts of General Arrangements Chair Tom Stark. • Earn the respect of our communities, the friend- To me, the highlight of the meeting (besides Dr. Dick ship of our colleagues and the substantial finan- Perkin’s cameo appearance) was getting to see our good cial rewards of a successful professional practice. friend Dr. Jim Hugg beam as he received the MSO’s I am humbly awed by my phenomenal good highest honor, the Earl E. Shepard Distinguished Service fortune – that I did “get in” back in the fall of 1982. And I Award. What a fitting tribute to a truly great and giving feel an enormous debt to “give back.” Come to think of it, man! In his usual eloquent manner, Jim deflected the honor don’t you?! to his lovely soul mate, Julane, his talented daughter-in-law On a very somber note, I did not envision how the and practice partner, Dr. Teresa Salino-Hugg, and his first few months of my term as president might unfold. The family, staff and many colleagues and friends. It was a joy tragic death of our close friend and colleague, MSO 2001- to watch him bask in their love. 2002 President Doug Eversoll, was a devastating blow to Speaking of basking, I hope your thoughts are all of us. It is still hard turning to warm, sunny weather as you make plans to attend to believe that the AAO’s 103rd Annual Session in Hawaii, May 2-9, effervescent, bright 2003. We are all so proud of our own Dr. Jim Gjerset. light has been Jim’s lifetime of selfless service to our profession will reach extinguished. We all its zenith as he presides over next spring’s Annual Session miss Doug im- in Hawaii. Jim has assembled a dedicated group of MSO mensely. Please keep volunteers led by Dr. Arnie Hill and including Drs. Mike his family and friends Fuchs, Terry Guenthner, Bob Isaacson, John Kanyusik, in your prayers. Jim Klarsch, Brent Larson, Steve Litton and Steve The work of Roehm. These MSO members have been working literally the MSO carried on for years to ensure that this meeting truly will exceed your without missing a expectations. So call your travel agent, pack the beat, thanks almost Coppertone, grab the Oakleys and I’ll see you there! entirely to our ultra- And finally, speaking of planning to attend, don’t Thomas M. Stark organized, wonder- —continued on page 22 2 MSO Newsletter Trustee’s Report This time of the year brings opportunity for many within the MSO and of us to share time with our families and friends in celebra- AAO. Elsewhere in tion of the holiday season and the start of a new year. Part this Newsletter our of your “extended family” are your colleagues in the MSO. new MSO officers Just as many of us share family letters at this time of year, I and directors are hope you will take time to read about the many activities introduced to you. As supported by the MSO and AAO as reported so well in this many of you know, MSO Newsletter by Editor Steve Litton. Steve has continu- Dr. Tom Stark ally improved the newsletter by expanding the twice-yearly continues as our issues and, more recently, providing updated MSO informa- president, having tion on the MSO Web site. Our MSO site may be found by taken over for the late going to the AAO Web site, http://www.AAOmembers.org, Dr. Doug Eversoll. scrolling down to the Constituent sites and then clicking on Tom is a special kind “MSO,” or simply by going to http://www.msortho.org. of man, a quiet but Lee W. Graber Haven’t been to the AAO Web site recently? The strong, principled and time to go there is now! There is a lot of wonderful infor- approachable leader of whom we are all very proud. He ran mation, not the least of which is a link to sign up for your an excellent meeting in Minneapolis – pushed along by our free e-mail address through the AAO. That’s right – it’s own able MSO Executive Director Kristi Burmeister. another membership service of the AAO called FreE.mail.