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UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY COLLEGE OF 2017 ANNUAL MAGAZINE

DENTISTRY.UKY.EDU 2 PERSPECTIVES 2017 PERSPECTIVES TABLE OF CONTENTS 06 COLLEGE NEWS 14 ALUMNI NEWS 20 DIGITAL DENTISTRY DEAN 22 STUDENT NEWS Dr. Stephanos Kyrkanides OUR MISSION 28 RESEARCH 30 SHOULDER TO SHOULDER EDITORIAL BOARD Linda Epling Through leadership in education, patient care, Ann Jarvis discovery, and community engagement, we aim Sue McConnell to advance oral and general health in Kentucky and beyond. We are committed to cultivating a humanistic environment that appreciates and EVENT CALENDAR CONTRIBUTING WRITERS respects the diversity of thought, culture, and Linda Epling experiences of all members of our community. 2017 2018 Ann Jarvis Sue McConnell SEPTEMBER 22 FEBRUARY 9 Olivia Ramirez LEXINGTON, KY LEXINGTON, KY Loretta Stafford White Coat Ceremony Vincent A. Barr Visiting Professorship Lecture ART DIRECTION & DESIGN OCTOBER 7-8 LEXINGTON, KY FEBRUARY 9 Honey Creative 41st Annual Fall LEXINGTON, KY Symposium & Alumni Barrels & Kegs and PHOTOGRAPHY Weekend Silent Auction Dana Rodgers Hilton Downtown Libby Charlton OCTOBER 21 ATLANTA, GA Ann Jarvis MARCH 23 Sue McConnell Alumni Reception at ATLANTA, GA Tyler Sanslow the ADA Omni Hotel at Alumni Reception at CNN Center the Hinman

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technologies, facilities, and therapies technologies, facilities, and therapies. and efficient decision making. The of the future. In 2017, UK Dentistry’s Transdisciplinary collaborations with college has defined and adopted new endodontic suite opened for other colleges within the University of a functional organization structure patient care, equipped with a Zeiss Kentucky has also helped to enhanced and operates as a “team of teams” OPMI PROergo surgical microscope. programs within the College of from different disciplines that share a Renovations to the Dental Science Dentistry, including working with the common goal of maximizing overall Building third floor DMD clinic will College of Nursing with the hCATS consumer satisfaction. Distributed complete, and in August the clinic for Appalachia Program as well as the communication through this network will re-open with updated operatories College of Medicine whose faculty encourages cross-functional teamwork and a new clinical digital design help support the Craniofacial Genetics and enables fast growth, stability, and center—see more on page 20. Alumni externship. efficiency. Additionally, to promote are invited to an Open House on organic growth of leadership and October 7 to tour updates to the Smart clinical operations drive encourage leading through consensus, Dental Science Building. Visit dentistry. improved outcomes. In order to build quarterly faculty retreats that include uky.edu/2017weekend for more the best systems to support efficient a formal meeting, updates on information. and effective clinical operations, a agenda items, and business related new class of dental assistant has been to outcomes assessment, will be To improve the overall DMD Student identified. Five new employees that implemented this year. Clinic dental patient experience, UKCD are radiology competent, certified in will begin piloting the UK College of sterilization technology, and prepared During the 2017-2018 academic year, Dentistry Wellness Clinic in January to take on expanded duties have been the college looks forward to building 2018. This clinic will operate as an approved for hire as of June 2017. upon these successes, and making Faculty and staff at the UK College of to help implement new technologies RESEARCH apex of interprofessional collaboration, strides towards accomplishing even practice, and care, allowing for the The addition of these staff members more. We look forward to sharing Dentistry have worked continuously into patient care workflows. As a Student research activities have will support more opportunities for over the past year to make progress result of our determination, this fall, the ability to make a powerful ability to integrate patient triage, additional progress with you. screening, urgent care, and wellness. students to gain four-handed dentistry towards many of the goals set forth UK Dentistry will be one of only five impact on the dental education experience and support patient care. in UKCD’s 2016-2020 strategic plan. programs in the nation selected to experience. To cultivate and promote Continued plans for renovation include The plan highlights key priorities in pilot a new digital dentistry curriculum a culture of research excellence, the updating the Dental Science Building LEADERSHIP the areas of education, clinical care, created by the American College of Research Track program of study second floor DMD Student Clinic, In efforts to lead through inclusion, research, community engagement, Prosthodontists (ACP)—see more on was established. Incoming dentistry retrofitting operatories in our clinic equality, and innovation, the college and leadership, all with the ultimate page 20. students now have the opportunity to located in UK Healthcare at Turfland set out to develop and implement a vision of making UK College of apply for the program and, if selected, plan that would foster a humanistic In addition to our DMD program, the to allow our orthodontic residents Dentistry #1. take part in an intensive research culture where students, staff, and college’s portfolio of other educational to treat patients, and updating both experience in conjunction with their faculty are included and valued for EDUCATION offerings continues to grow. An Oral the Pediatric Dentistry and General dental curriculum. For each year their contributions and ideas. Using Education centered elements of Medicine Externship as well as a Practice Residency clinics located in that they successfully meet program the University’s institutional diversity the strategic plan center around Craniofacial Genetics Externship are Kentucky Clinic. requirements, students receive a and inclusivity efforts as inspiration, the college’s mission to create now offered. Additionally, this year, stipend to help offset the cost of Establishing mutually beneficial faculty and staff took part in training 22nd century general practitioners UKCD began offering a six-month tuition. Learn more about the first partnerships has contributed on implicit (unconscious) bias and and specialists. Digital dentistry Dental Assistant Training that provides group of students who participated on tremendously to the advancement of creating inclusive working and learning initiatives continue to be a key direct clinical experience, as well as page 29. the college’s clinical care initiatives. environments during the June 2017 factor in strengthening the quality experience with auxiliary services such Industry leaders such as Straumann UKCD retreat. and distinctiveness of the college’s as radiology, sterilization, dental labs, CLINICAL USA LLC, Bien-Air Dental, and predoctoral programs. To support this and billing and collections. The first Clinical care related goals of the Dreve America have extended The 2016-2020 strategic plan also work additional faculty and staff have cohort of participants completed the strategic plan include taking steps generous donations that will allow for highlighted a need to transform joined UKCD and existing faculty have training in July. towards providing the highest the development, implementation, the college’s leadership structure in Above: Dental Assistant Training been undergoing various trainings quality patient care utilizing the and evaluation of new clinical a way that enabled more effective participants with instructor.

STRATEGIC PLAN 6 PERSPECTIVES 2017 COLLEGE NEWS HIGHLIGHTS & NOTES DEPARTMENT OF ORAL HEALTH Drs. Steve Tucker, an oral surgeon, DIVISION OF RESTORATIVE PRACTICE NOTES and Allyson Wright, a periodontist, DENTISTRY 07 HIGHLIGHTS & NOTES join the division staring this fall. Dr. Dr. Hiroko Nagaoka was elected to Dr. Bob Fra er was 11 CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSES z Wright will serve in a team leader role represent UKCD on UK’s Health Care named interim chair of while Dr. Tucker will be supporting oral 12 40 YEARS OF INNOVATION Colleges Council, while Dr. Carla the Department of Oral and maxillofacial surgery needs in the Rodriguez was elected as UKCD’s Health Practice. DMD Student Clinic. DMD students alternate representative. and patients will benefit, as they will bring additional specialty support and DIVISION OF COMPREHENSIVE CARE expertise to the clinic floor, helping to improve care efficiencies. Dr. David Thornton was named division chief. Thornton joined the college Dr. Emily Winfrey joined the division as a in 2010 following his work in private team leader. practice. DMD student clinic areas are undergoing major renovations and updates.

DIVISION OF PERIODONTOLOGY Dr. Pinar Huja was inducted as a Fellow of the UK Center for Interprofessional Health Education for her support of Dr. Gitanjali Pinto-Sinai joined a handful multidisciplinary education. of UKCD faculty who have been selected As the breadth of techniques to provide by the UK Alumni Association to receive periodontal therapies to patients UK’s prestigious Great Teacher Award. increases, our program is striving DIVISION OF PROSTHODONTICS to enhance the availability of these techniques for our periodontal residents. Dr. Rodrigo Fuentealba UKCD is formalizing an agreement to was awarded with the provide an optional LANAP curriculum inaugural UKCD Junior to our periodontal residents. Our Faculty Teaching Award program will be among the first in the at UKCD’s recent Faculty nation to offer such training. Dr. Dolph & Staff Retreat. This Dawson is a Certified Instructor for the award was created to highlight faculty Institute for Advanced Laser Dentistry who successfully implement novel and will be able to offer the initial teaching and learning technologies and training to residents. receive outstanding peer and faculty Best wishes to Dr. Ershal Harrison upon evaluations. his retirement in June 2017.

DIVISION OF ORAL DIAGNOSIS, ORAL MEDICINE AND ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL RADIOLOGY

Dr. Thamer Musbah joined the division course director of ODM814, teaches in in Orofacial Pain at UK. Currently, Rojas last year as assistant professor. DMD clinic, and is currently accepting is finishing a Master of Public Health Musbah trained in Oral Medicine and new patients regarding Oral Medicine and is a candidate for a doctorate in Special Needs Dentistry at New York and Orofacial Pain healthcare. Epidemiology and Biostatistics. University. He completed residencies in Oral Medicine at the University of Dr. Marcia Rojas joined as assistant Scheduled for early 2018, a Wellness DOWNLOAD UKCD’S APP FOR THE Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine professor. Rojas earned her dental Clinic will be piloted in the DMD degree from the University of Costa Student Clinic. LATEST NEWS. INFO AT and in Orofacial Pain at the University Rica and received a Master of Science DENTISTRY.UKY.EDU/APP. of Kentucky College of Dentistry. He is 8 PERSPECTIVES 2017

Dr. Ahmad Kutkut has Dr. Ronald Singer joins UKCD as a Dr. Jeffrey Okeson (’72) was inducted Development Program (WELD). The been promoted to full-time clinical title series assistant into the Philippine Association of eight-month WELD offering is designed associate professor with professor in the division and will be Functional Jaw Orthopedics TMJ as to develop the next generation of tenure. Additionally, taking on lectures for the pre-doctoral the first individual to receive honorary UK leaders through retreats, monthly Kutkut was awarded students, including the course director membership in this association. Twelve meetings, conversations with upper level with the International for the first-year Seal Trip course. members of the association traveled administrators, and a group project. Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI) from the Philippines to attend the OFP Harper also was highlighted by the Diplomate Certificate, a voluntary Planning is underway to renovate clinical Mini-Residency Program. ADEA in an Education Spotlight feature credential established to create a space used by the Pediatric Residency this year. common certification program for all Program to make the space more DIVISION OF ORTHODONTICS implant dentists around the world, child-friendly. Dr. Rob Kovarik was as well as featured in a recent issue named senior associate DIVISION OF ADULT DENTISTRY of Journal of Oral Implantology dean. Among his duties, highlighting his work in the article, Dr. John Burt was named Director of the Kovarik will provide “Microthreaded Implants and Crestal General Practice Residency Program. leadership to department Bone Loss: A Systematic Review.” chairs, foster teamwork Planning is underway to renovate Kutkut also received the inaugural among faculty, and focus on institutional clinical space used by the GPR UKCD Junior Faculty Research Award effectiveness and strategic plan Program to allow for the integration of presented at UKCD’s recent Faculty & implementation. digital dentistry technology and other Staff Retreat. This award was created improvements. Dr. Tom McConnell was named associate to highlight faculty who demonstrate dean for clinical affairs. McConnell research accomplishments, including: Dr. Cindy Beeman was inducted DIVISION OF ORAL AND Photo above (l to r): Dr. Hollie Swanson, Christine Harper, and UK Provost Tim Tracy will orchestrate operations of clinical authorship of scholarly publications in as a Fellow of the UK Center for MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY programs, monitor quality assurance and peer-reviewed journals, invitations to Interprofessional Health Education Dr. Melvyn Yeoh joined improvement initiatives, and manage participate in scientific presentations, for her support of multidisciplinary UKCD as an assistant clinical risk management issues. and preceptorship of award-winning education, and received an honorary Dr. Lina Sharab (’14) on Seal Trips. Look for more news on professor in late 2016. faculty membership to the Omicron student research successfully sat for this exciting new effort after students In January 2017, the most recent group Yeoh received his DMD Kappa Upsilon Chapter at the UK Clinical Examination complete trips this October. of staff members completed the UKCD Dr. Rick Windhorn from the University of College of Dentistry. Pennsylvania and his of American Board Staff Leadership Program. was named as division of Orthodontics and Dr. Sherry Slone Baker joined the UK MD from Weill Cornell Medical College Dr. James Hartsfield was nominated chief. Earlier this year, has achieved Board Center for Excellence in Hazard helping in New York. He holds American Board by the CODA Nominations Committee Windhorn joined the Certification. ABO certification to address the needs of the underserved of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery to serve on the Review Committee American College represents the highest level of of Eastern Kentucky. diplomate status and is a fellow of the on Orthodontics and Dentofacial of Prosthodontists commitment to excellence in American College of Surgeons. Yeoh’s Orthopedics Education, and was named Our Western Kentucky outreach (ACP) Digital Dentistry Curriculum orthodontic clinical care. Sharab will clinical interests include Head and Neck as the Director of the Orthodontic programs, under the direction of Development Team. be increasing from part-time to full- Oncology and Complex Maxillofacial Graduate Program. Dr. Keith White, have experienced a time appointment in the orthodontic Reconstruction. successful year across sites, including at graduate program. Congratulations to Dr. Sarandeep Huja the Marshall County clinic, which opened DEPARTMENT OF ORAL HEALTH Residents in the OMFS division, as well who was recently named the next dean Learn about our recent graduates and last summer, staffed by Dr. Dustin Hall SCIENCE NOTES as participants in the General Practice of the College of Dental Medicine at the incoming residents at dentistry.uky.edu/ and Dr. Dan Marsh. Residency Program, are being offered Medical University of South Carolina. Dr. Ted Raybould was the opportunity to assist Dr. Steve orthodontics. named interim chair of Tucker on cases involving patients Dr. Tom Kluemper was elected chair Above: Dean Kyrkanides and Ginni Planning is underway to relocate the the Department of Oral receiving an implant supported fixed of the American Association of Haynes, director of the UKCD Staff Orthodontic Residency Program to UK OTHER UKCD NOTES Health Science. bridge or all-on-four case, aiding in their Orthodontist’s Council on Orthodontic Leadership Program, with program Dentistry’s space within UK HealthCare understanding and experience in this Education. Additionally, Kluemper Dr. Wes Coffman was participants. at Turfland, providing residents with type of treatment. will serve on the AAO’s CODA named director of beautiful, modernized clinical space to Review Committee, a group specially UKCD’s Turfland location. DIVISION OF PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY aid in better preparing residents for the DIVISION OF ORAL PATHOLOGY formed by AAO leadership to review Coffman will work with practice of clinical orthodontics. Dr. Cristina Perez was Dr. Douglas Damm received the 2017 the accreditation standards for faculty and staff to named Director of the improve operations, Distinguished Dental Alumni Award by the Advanced Specialty Education DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH Pediatric Graduate patient experience, and delivery of care. the Emory Dental Alumni Board. Program in Orthodontics and to make DENTISTRY Program. recommendations it deems necessary Students from the UK College of DIVISION OF OROFACIAL PAIN to “promote and monitor the continuous Christine Harper, M.S., assistant dean Nursing and other health-focused The Orofacial Pain Clinic celebrates 40 quality and improvement of dental for Student Affairs, graduated from the colleges will be joining DMD students years in 2017. See more on page 12. education programs.” UK’s Women’s Executive Leadership

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ONLINE GIVING HONORING THE IMPACT MADE EASY

A new online giving site was launched in October OF A TEACHER 2016 for the University of Kentucky. This site has a Drs. David R. Thornton and Teresa M. We both had realized how the Critical the fundamentals of the dentistry dedicated page for the College of Dentistry, which Boyd, both members of the UKCD Thinking class that he taught us curriculum, while remaining open to Class of 2000, wished to recognize during our first year had influenced exploring alternative methods if they highlights key scholarship and program funds. Each the impact a former UKCD faculty us so much when it came to not only are in the best interest of the patient. fund has a written description of its purpose and member made on their careers by treating our patients but also dealing the opportunity to donate to that fund. establishing the Dr. Jeffrey Dembo with all the information that we are If you would like to join Drs. Thornton Critical Thinking Award. bombarded with daily in the ever- and Boyd in honoring Dr. Dembo, you Explore the site at DENTISTRY.UKY.EDU/GIVING changing profession of dentistry. His may make a contribution by mailing a “We wanted to give back to our school insight and wisdom made us not only check to: to show how grateful we have been better dentists but better thinkers.” in our careers, and knew the best University of Kentucky Gift Receiving way to do this was to honor a former Presented for the first time in May 210 Malabu Drive, Suite 200 teacher and also help make a small 2017, the Jeffrey Dembo Critical Lexington, KY 40502 dent in the financial burden of a Thinking Award goes to a fourth- student. When Teresa and I started to year student who demonstrates Please make your check payable to talk about this, we both had the same critical thinking, active learning, the University of Kentucky College teacher in mind and we knew what we creative problem solving and of Dentistry. And on the memo line, would call this award. Dr. Jeff Dembo thoughtful decision making in the please note Jeffrey Dembo Critical was a great influence on both of us field of dentistry. The recipient Thinking Award. REMEMBERING SULLY during our education. should understand and build upon

Last year, the UK College of Dentistry Class of 2003 launched a drive to endow a scholarship in the memory of Josh Sullivan, known as “Sully.” Josh was a member of the DMD Class of UPCOMING CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSES 2003, graduated from GPR in 2004, and completed the UKCD Pediatric Looking for a few continuing education hours for either Details/Registration: Dentistry program in 2009. He went yourself or someone in your dental office? We’re pleased dentistry.uky.edu/restorative-sept2017 on to establish a pediatric dentistry to help you access a variety of courses offering the latest practice in Valdosta, Georgia, passing PAYING IT FORWARD scientific and practical information. Dental Assistant Training unexpectedly in November 2014. 6-month training starts February 1, 2018 Dr. Tyler Albrecht (’05) has established an annual Information on upcoming courses is regularly posted online Location: UK College of Dentistry To date, the Class of 2003, led by Drs. scholarship at the College of Dentistry. Working at at dentistry.uky.edu/ce. Course information is also available More details at dentistry.uky.edu/dental-assisting Cliff Lowdenback and Michael Day, has a pediatric dentistry practice in Cedar City, Utah, Dr. via UK Dentistry’s new mobile application, available for raised $38,675 in gifts and pledges. Albrecht felt it was important to pay it forward and share download at no cost on the App Store and Google Play. 2018 TMD and Orofacial Pain Mini Residency Program The Josh Sullivan Scholarship will with current UKCD student dentists. This scholarship will Visit dentistry.uky.edu/app for links to download. The program is comprised of five full days of didactic be awarded to a first-year student be awarded for the first time to an incoming student in information focusing on many of the issues faced in FUTURE COURSES INCLUDE: from Lexington, Georgetown, or the Class of 2021 who demonstrates financial need and the dental practice. A popular offering, this year’s event The Role of the Dentist in Reducing the Drug Abuse Epidemic southern Georgia who exhibits the is preferably a first-generation college student. welcomed 60 participants representing 16 states and 15 characteristics of Sully: a kind person Friday, September 08, 2017 countries. Participants receive a certificate for 40 hours who has a passion for dentistry and Location: University of Kentucky & Distance locations of continuing education attendance. If you have interest likes animals, outdoor activities, sports, Details/Registration: dentistry.uky.edu/drug-abuse-2017 in TMD and orofacial pain, consider attending the next and children. UKCD Philanthropy program, scheduled for June 4-8, 2018. More information Contact Linda Epling at (859) 323-6916 or Restorative Expanded Functions for Dental Auxiliaries is available at dentistry.uky.edu/ofp-continuing-education. email [email protected] Saturday, September 09, 2017 Location: UK College of Dentistry

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WHITE, GREER AND MAGGARD HELPING STUDENTS MAKE AN IMPACT

UK OROFACIAL PAIN White, Greer and Maggard (WGM) was an active supporter of student activities during the 2016-2017 academic year. The orthodontic practice assisted CLINIC CELEBRATES 40 both the American Student Dentist Association (ASDA) and Association of Women Dentists (AAWD) YEARS OF INNOVATION chapters at UK. CONTINUING TO BUILD For ASDA, WGM underwrote travel expenses through the White, Greer and Maggard Annual Session SUPPORT FOR DIVERSITY Award for nine UKCD members to attend the national ASDA Annual Session held February 2017. Last October, over 30 alumni, faculty, staff, and students This annual event allows students to experience gathered at the Hilton Lexington to celebrate the first In 1974 Dr. Jeffrey Okeson began some types of pain. Every specialty care for this country's wounded warriors the benefits of working together through organized African-American graduate and first African-American teaching the art of occlusion at the in medicine deals with some types of over the past 16 years,” said Johnson. dentistry to impact a wide variety of issues. faculty member of the UK College of Dentistry. This UK College of Dentistry. At the time, pain,” Okeson said. They return to UK feeling empowered to make a Attendees of this year’s symposium celebration was the accumulation of a month-long there was a widespread belief that difference as they meet and see other students As one of 12 accredited programs in also heard remarks from other campaign to raise $10,000 for the Drs. Nero and Biggerstaff most facial pain resulted from the across the nation collaborating to make an impact the United States teaching evidence- graduates on the UK Orofacial Diversity Scholarship Endowment. misalignment of the teeth and jaws, as practitioners. otherwise known as malocclusion, or based information on pain, UKCD Pain Program including, Rolumo remains a driving force of furthering Albuquerque, DDS, MD, PhD; Gary Dr. Benjamin Nero graduated from UKCD in 1967. Dr. simply, a “bad bite.” After observing WGM also supported AAWD’s “Strut Your Smile” that occlusal adjustment didn’t always the study and treatment of orofacial Klasser, DMD; Pei Feng Lim, BDS, MS; Biggerstaff was on faculty and eventually, became chair pain. This year, at the 29th Annual and Matthew E.B. Russell, MS. fashion show and silent auction, a fundraiser event of the Orthodontics Division at the College of Dentistry. improve a patient's pain, Okeson held annually to support restoring lost smiles. To decided it was time to search outside Orofacial Pain Alumni Symposium, Together, they laid the foundation for an environment at Okeson expressed great esteem in date, thousands of dollars have been raised to help the box for a solution. While moving graduates gathered to discuss the UKCD in which all students, faculty, and staff are valued for the progress of the program over the provide dental care for partner abuse victims seeking away from standard practice was advancements that the program has their contributions and ideas. years, “What we teach our student assistance from Lexington’s Greenhouse 17. revolutionary at the time, Okeson allowed them to make. dentists in this area is far beyond what The campaign was received the support of UKCD After completing the program, Dr. others receive. Hopefully we’re helping spearheaded by Dr. Carol leadership and in 1977, established the Peter Bertrand went on to establish to develop a culture where graduating Bolden (’89), who also first university-based orofacial pain an orofacial pain program at the Naval dentists understand the importance of initiated the endowment clinic in the country on UK's campus. Postgraduate Dental School to treat this type of care and know what to do originally. Dr. Bolden, along This year, the Orofacial Pain Clinic patients suffering from pain from when they encounter a patient in pain.” with UKCD’s Development celebrates four decades as a vanguard combined traumatic brain injury, post- Director, reached out to all in the dental community. Following traumatic stress disorder and other UKCD alumni to seek their the creation of the clinic, a graduate hard and soft tissue injuries. When support. program was established and became Bertrand retired, Dr. John Johnson went on to serve as program director. Following comments by Dr. Nero, Dr. Biggerstaff, and the first nationally-accredited program UKCD Dean Stephanos Kyrkanides, Dr. Bolden announced by the Postgraduate Education “Dr. Okeson was instrumental in the campaign had exceeded its goal with gifts and Committee of the American Academy providing training and collegial commitments of $10,500. Following the announcement, of Orofacial Pain, as well as one of support that helped us to establish an additional $3,100 was received, bringing the total the first programs accredited by the the orofacial pain center at the Naval funds added to the endowment to $13,600. Additionally, Commission on Dental Accreditation. Postgraduate Dental School in 2001. a planned gift has been designated for the Drs. Nero and “Pain crosses all boundaries; every The ripple effects of their efforts have Biggerstaff Diversity Scholarship Endowment, which will have specialty of dentistry deals with directly contributed to our ability to a significant future impact.

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UKCD ALUMNI ALUMNI NEWS ASSOCIATION

15 BARRELS & KEGS TASTING AND AUCTION 16 IN MEMORIAM Alumni Association President 17 GOLF SCRAMBLE Dr. Michael Day ‘03 18 ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM Vice President Dr. Louis Beto ‘81 Secretary Dr. Adam Thompson ‘04 Treasurer Dr. Cliff Lowdenback ‘03 At Large Members Dr. Tyler Bolin ‘13 Dr. Don Michael Hendricks ‘08 Dr. Erica Higginbotham ‘03 Dr. Mark King ‘09 High bidders on the Acoustic Jam guitar, Logan Tipton (’18) and Carly Tipton (’17) Dr. Nate Nitz ‘14 Dr. Gilman Peterson ’03 & ’09 OMS Dr. Thad Schroeder ‘14 ANNUAL BARRELS & KEGS Dr. Michael Sexton ’09 & ’15 OMS TASTING AND SILENT AUCTION Dr. Jordan Smith ’14 Dr. Alex Mayes Young ‘09

The UK College of Dentistry held its Eighth Faculty Representative Annual Barrels & Kegs Tasting and Silent Dr. David Thornton ‘00 Auction in February at the Hilton Lexington/ 800 Rose Street, MN310 Downtown. The event serves as a fundraiser for the UKCD Alumni Association to Lexington, KY 40536-0297 support student and alumni programs and Contact Sue McConnell at (859) 323- scholarships. 6676 or email [email protected]

More than 390 alumni, students, faculty, DENTAL PRACTICE and friends attended to mingle and meet OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALUMNI our featured distillers—Alltech, Barrel House To share your listing on the UKCD Distilling, Buffalo Trace, Four Roses, Heaven website, visit dentistry.uky.edu/ Hill, and Wilderness Trail Distillery. The practice-opportunities-listing-form tasting also included samples from local Constance Ezugha (’17) & microbreweries Country Boy Brewing and CONTINUING DENTAL EDUCATION Noah Schreck West Sixth Brewery. For complete CE course listings, visit Thank you to everyone who supported this event and to our dentistry.uky.edu/upcoming-courses sponsors: UK College of Dentistry Alumni Association, Kentucky or call Elaine Stafford at (859) 323- Center for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Silver Level Sponsor), and 8187 or email [email protected] Pediatric Dentistry of Hamburg (Bronze Level Sponsor).

MAKE PLANS TO JOIN US ON FEBRUARY 9, 2018 FOR NEXT YEAR'S BARRELS & KEGS. 16 PERSPECTIVES 2017

IN MEMORIAM

’73 DR. DON HARRIS November 20, 2016

’75 DR. ALVINIA NEWELL May 19, 2017

’76 DR. MARK BOTHWELL June 24, 2016

’76 DR. JAMES ROGER CASTLE December 22, 2015

’77 DR. NICHOLAS OCHS August 21, 2016

’83 DR. DAVID BESSER May 24, 2016

’84 DR. ELLEN WOODWARD KAPLOW June 16, 2016

FACULTY

DR. STEPHEN DACHI The UKCD Alumni Board would like to thank July 2, 2017 all of the golfers who braved the weather and WEATHERING the hole sponsors that helped make the 2016 Learn more at tournament so exciting. Sponsors were Boyd dentistry.uky.edu/ THE STORM Thornton Dental (lunch), Psimer & Associates dachi 2016 ANNUAL UKCD ALUMNI (reception), and White, Greer & Maggard ASSOCIATION GOLF TOURNAMENT (beverage cart).

Top: David Thornton (’00) and Paige Higdon (’19)

Middle: 2016 1st place team – from left, Patrick Clifford, Ryan Dages, Kyle Reynolds (’09) and Jay Claywell (’09).

Bottom: From the Class of 2017, from left, Chris Casterline, Michael Burns, Dustin Mayrand and Michael Whitman.

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From left: Macky Beto (’81), Adam Thompson (’04), From the Class of 1981, from left: Steve Rider, Ershal Harrison, Cindy Derer, Pamella Shaw (’91) and Jennifer Shaw Cliff Lowdenback (’03) and Michael Day (’03) Tom Carroll and Robert Henry

ANNUAL FALL SYMPOSIUM AND ALUMNI WEEKEND 2016

CELEBRATING AND REMINISCING WITH FELLOW ALUMNI, FORMER AND CURRENT FACULTY, STAFF, STUDENTS, AND FRIENDS.

All: Dean's Brunch honoring the Class of 1966 and their former faculty. 20 PERSPECTIVES 2017

Advanced digital technology is incorporating digital dentistry more diagnosis, computer aided design to challenging the limits of what is into the DMD student curriculum, manufacturing.” possible in oral health, function and working to plan and start clinic beauty. Since joining UK College of renovations, secure new digital Moving forward, student dentists will Dentistry, Dean Stephanos Kyrkanides equipment, train faculty, create new be able to perform intraoral scans on UKCD DIVES has worked with faculty, staff, students, design stations, and secure partners DMD Student Clinic patients, sending and the community to make his to help bring efforts to fruition. their files to a UKCD design center, vision for increasing the use of digital where a restoration will be designed dentistry at UKCD a reality. The effort The clear vision and reputation of and milled on-site. This workflow will INTO DIGITAL is paying off, as beginning this fall, UKCD was one of the reasons a support such treatments as same-visit the UKCD will join a select group of partnership, including a generous crowns, inlays and onlays. five pilot institutions in launching the gift of equipment such as milling American College of Prosthodontists machines, scanners and software, Additionally, UKCD looks to DENTISTRY (ACP) Digital Dentistry Curriculum. with Straumann USA LLC was offer dentists, assistants, and lab possible. Arjan Haverhals, vice technicians continuing education According to Dr. Marcus Abboud, president of customer marketing and offerings, utilizing digital dentistry associate dean of digital dentistry at education at Straumann USA LLC tools, focused on a range of topics, UKCD, use of technology not only said, “Straumann and the University including: virtual implant placement, provides clinicians with more accuracy, of Kentucky can work together to surgical guide design, and custom it also enables them to use their time educate future clinicians to provide implant abutment design. and resources more efficiently—an the best care possible. The landscape aspect that is beneficial to both of dentistry is changing and the provider and patient. University of Kentucky College of Dentistry has set itself apart and "A new and complete digital workflow will remain on the cutting edge of for dental restorations can significantly innovative technology.” enhance the overall patient experience, shorten the treatment Kyrkanides believes Straumann time and deliver consistent quality chose UKCD as a partner because results compared to the traditional of the clear vision for increasingly labor intense craftsmanship," Abboud incorporating digital workflows. “UKCD said. “Starting with an intra-oral scan has emerged as a leader in dental taking pictures of the tooth eliminates education and they are impressed any impression material in the mouth by our vision,” he said. "This gift will of the patient. It delivers accuracy with facilitate the launch of our increased time and cost efficiency through the digital dentistry efforts this fall." whole restorative procedure.” The partnership with Straumann According to the ACP, incorporating USA LLC will enable UKCD to begin digital solutions into regular practice providing this leading edge education has led to a steady increase in to current and future dental providers. efficiency and ease of collaboration “The digital initiative at the UK College with laboratories for prosthodontists of Dentistry entails a comprehensive nationwide. Despite this being the unique model that educates students, case, studies show that computer- residents, faculty and the dental aided design and manufacturing are community in new digital health only 15 percent of dental practices devices and technologies, and in the U.S due to a relative lack of explains the value to patients and the available education and trainings health care system," Abboud said. about its applications and benefits. "Digital technology will be included in all different physical spaces of the Prior to being selected for the ACP UK College of Dentistry, covering pilot, UKCD had committed to every aspect of dentistry from

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23 CLASS OF 2017 24 SCHOLARSHIPS 27 2017 AWARDS

FUTURE PLANS See what our grads plan to do at dentistry.uky.edu/class2017 UK COLLEGE OF DENTISTRY RECOGNIZES 2017 GRADUATES Constance Ezugha and Brittany Members of the Class of 2017 were recognized at the University of Kentucky Evans-Hampton College of Dentistry’s 52nd College Convocation for Presentation of Academic Hoods on May 7. Family, friends, faculty, staff, and honored guests were present at Memorial Hall to recognize the achievements of the graduating class.

Dean Stephanos Kyrkanides presided over the hooding ceremony. Dr. Michael Day (’03) brought greetings from the UKCD Alumni Association. He was joined by Dr. Bill Lee (’81), second vice president of the Kentucky Dental Association and Dr. Jessica Kress (’12), spoke on behalf of the Blue Grass Dental Society.

Dr. Ershal Harrison, associate professor and team leader in the Division of Comprehensive Care, (’81) was chosen by the graduating class to speak for the college. Blake Dickens, president of the Class of 2017, spoke on behalf of his class. Dr. Thomas Cooper, professor emeritus, UK College of Dentistry, led the assemblage in the singing of the “UK Alma Mater” as well as “My Old Kentucky Home.”

Steve Haverkos and Stephanie Haverkos From left: Hunter Hazle, Chelsey Dubocq, Paige Daney and Tyler Sanslow 24 PERSPECTIVES 2017

OKU INDUCTS SEVEN NEW MEMBERS

The Omicron Kappa Upsilon Chapter at the UK College of Dentistry recently inducted seven new members from the Class of 2017. Only the top 20 percent of the class is academically eligible, and only 60 percent of 2016-2017 SCHOLARSHIP those eligible may be elected based on scholarship, demonstration RECIPIENTS ANNOUNCED of exemplary traits of character, and potential qualities of future AT LUNCHEON professional growth and attainment.

This year’s new members are: Michael Burns, Blake Dickens, Beth Goebel, Stephen Haverkos, Dustin Mayrand, Briana Price, and David Roe.

During the awards ceremony, Alexandra Arnold (’18) received of this award is a second-year dental and Dr. Donna Weber, associate the William S. Kramer Award of student elected by the Basic Science professor in the Department of Excellence. This award recognizes faculty of the University of Kentucky Pharmacology and Nutritional a third-year dental student who and is recognized as the overall most Sciences at the UK College of has demonstrated excellence in outstanding student in the basic Medicine, was named an honorary scholarship, character, and the sciences through two years of basic inductee. potential promise for advancement of science training. dentistry and service to humanity. OKU was pleased to welcome Dr. Dr. Cindy Beeman, associate professor Mary Lynne Capilouto, a former dean Nash Laungani (’19) received the in Orthodontics, was named the UK of the UAB School of Dentistry, as Each year, student dentists benefit Knott, John Ledford, Allison Lonneman, DRS. NERO AND BIGGERSTAFF Basic Science Award. The recipient College of Dentistry faculty inductee guest speaker. from the generosity of alumni and Alexandria Maxson, Tyler McCubbins, DIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP their families, friends, and supporters. Morgan Murrell, Shelby Stein, Cailynn West, Lisa Kwarteng (’19) & Catherine Wright (’19) In March, a luncheon was hosted by and Lucy Zhang. LYMAN T. JOHNSON FELLOWSHIP the UK College of Dentistry for all ADA FOUNDATION DENTAL Jenny Alas (’17), Scotty Blanchard (’17), 2016-2017 scholarship recipients STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP and Catherine Wright (’19) realm of dentistry on a national level and donors during which the Nina Ferreira (’19) & Nash Laungani (’19) MARGARET NEAL JEWELL HINMAN SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED and what our future profession has following scholarship recipients were UKCD ALUMNI ASSOCIATION MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP to offer. The informative sessions, announced: SCHOLARSHIP Allison Marcum (’19) University of Kentucky College of The Hinman Dental Society has connections with colleagues, and Blake Dickens (’17) & Raegan Paige (’17) PIERRE FAUCHARD LEADERSHIP Dentistry students Alexandra Arnold promoted continuing education in inviting atmosphere made my ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE DAN SEAVER SCHOLARSHIP SCHOLARSHIP (’18) and Karah Brown (’18) have the dental profession since 1912 experience at Hinman one to SCHOLARSHIP – CLASS OF 2017 Blake Dickens (’17) & Karah Brown (’18) Karah Brown (’18) recently been awarded scholarships and began granting scholarships to remember. I hope to attend this great Joseph Blalock, Courtney Burns, Michael DOROTHY CAVINS MEMORIAL SHARON K. BUTLER, DMD from the Hinman Dental Society. The dental students in 1986. Recipients of conference again in the future!” Burns, Paige Daney, Blake Dickens, Joshua SCHOLARSHIP MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP awards were announced at the 105th the scholarships are selected by the George, Elizabeth Goebel, Mary Kate Rachel Huffman (’19) Graham, Stephen Haverkos, Chase Hodge, Cailynn West (’18) Thomas P. Hinman Dental Meeting in dean of the college. They also must Dustin Mayrand, Raegan Paige, Briana DR. MILTON GELLIN SCHOLARSHIP THOMAS P. HINMAN DENTAL Atlanta, Georgia. be junior student members of the Lura Cash (’17) Price, and David Roe. SCHOLARSHIP American Dental Association (ADA), DR. OAKIE G. NEWSOME ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE Alexandra Arnold (’18) & Karah Brown (’18) Arnold is from Lexington, Ky., and and in the top 10 percent of their class. MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP SCHOLARSHIP – CLASS OF 2018 NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE received her undergraduate degree Brad Cantrell (’20) Alexandra Arnold, Karah Brown, Cy CORPS from the University of . “I was overwhelmed with gratitude Clarke, Marie Goff, Hanjun Guan, Audrey DR. SUSAN B. MCEVOY MEMORIAL Tyler Meister (’20), Vince Powell (’20) and Brown, who is from Hanson, Ky., when I was notified I had been Kinder, Ryan Kinn, Alex Kluemper, Emily SCHOLARSHIP Kyle Whiteside (’20) received a degree in Agricultural selected as a Hinman Scholar,” said Jennifer Carver (’17) & Ryan Kinn (’18) Biotechnology from UK. Brown. “It was so exciting to see the

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CLASS OF 2017 AWARDS Each year numerous awards are given to members of the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry graduating class on behalf of alumni, professional organizations, and national corporations. This year’s awards were bestowed at the Senior Award Banquet in April. The following awards were presented to selected student dentists in the Class of 2017:

Academy of General Dentistry Dustin Mayrand Omicron Kappa Upsilon Michael Burns

Academy of Operative Dentistry Allyson Engle Blake Dickens Beth Goebel Academy of Osseointegration David Roe Stephen Haverkos Alpha Omega International Dental Fraternity Michael Burns Dustin Mayrand American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry Amanda Walden Briana Price American Academy of Implant Dentistry Chase Hodge David Roe American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Brianna Price UK College of Dentistry Golden Award in Matthew Puchta Prosthodontics American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology Stephen Haverkos Camilo Rodriguez UK STUDENT DENTISTS American Academy of Oral Medicine Andrew Mitchell Tyler Sanslow American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Blake Dickens UK College of Dentistry Probe Award – Periodontology Stephen Haverkos EARN GOLD CROWNS FOR American Academy of Periodontology Josh George Horton Li

American Association of Endodontists Chase Hodge Quintessence Award for Clinical Achievement in Lura Cash PHILANTHROPY, ACHIEVEMENT Restorative Dentistry American Association of Oral Biologists Blake Dickens Quintessence Award for Clinical Achievement in Mary Kate Graham The University of Kentucky chapter of the American Student Dental American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial David Roe Periodontics Surgeons Oral Surgery Association (ASDA) was honored with three Gold Crown Awards at the 2017 Quintessence Award for Research Achievement Stephen Haverkos American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Luis Mariusso ASDA Annual Session in Orlando. Surgeons Dental Implant Southeastern Academy of Prosthodontics Jenny Alas Each year, the ASDA presents over 30 Gold Crown Awards to individual American Association of Orthodontists Stephen Haverkos Hanau Prosthodontic Award Horton Li members and chapters in recognition of excellence in media publications, American Association of Public Health Dentistry Tyler Sanslow Omicron Kappa Upsilon Michael Burns outstanding service and commitment of chapter delegates. American Association of Women Dentists Beth Goebel Blake Dickens American College of Dentists (Kentucky section) Hunter Hazle Beth Goebel UK ASDA received the Gold Crown for Outstanding Social Media Campaign Stephen Haverkos American College of Prosthodontists Raegan Paige for its wellness week Instagram campaign. President Karah Brown expressed Dustin Mayrand American Dental Society of Anesthesiology Payem Kajeh the importance of sharing how UKCD enhances the dental school experience, Briana Price and placed special emphasis on the importance of wellness in dental school. Brian D. Stone Memorial Award Jenny Alas David Roe Class of 1967 Award Raegan Paige The chapter was also recognized for its philanthropy efforts, specifically UK College of Dentistry Golden Award in Matthew Puchta Prosthodontics its revival of the Mr. Molar Competition which raised money for Mission Dr. Jeffrey Dembo Critical Thinking Award Stephen Haverkos Camilo Rodriguez Lexington, a free clinic serving uninsured and low-income adults throughout Dr. Robert G. Henry Geriatric Dentistry Award Tyler Sanslow Tyler Sanslow Fayette County. Equilibration Stephen Haverkos UK College of Dentistry Probe Award – Periodontology Stephen Haverkos Horton Li International College of Dentists (Kentucky section) Josh George “Our chapter has flourished over the past year, and these awards reflect that UK College of Dentistry Prosthodontics Clinical John Halliburton perfectly,” said Brown. International College of Dentists (U.S.A. section) Diana Ticlavilca-Acuna Achievement Award (Excellence in PROS) Humanitarian Award Corbin Hawks Recent graduate and Immediate Past President Hunter Hazle received the International College of Dentists (U.S.A. section) Josh George Chase Hodge Leadership Award prestigious award of District 7 Delegate of the Year. District 7 is the regional Andrew Stucki district of ASDA consisting of Indiana University; Marquette University; International Congress of Oral Implantologists Luis Mariusso Carly Tipton ; University of Illinois at Chicago; Southern Illinois Pierre Fauchard Academy Blake Dickens UK College of Dentistry Golden Award in Restorative Jennifer Carver Dentistry University; and the in addition to UK. Platinum Periosteal Josh George Briana Price Quintessence Award for Clinical Achievement in Lura Cash Jane Katherine White “ASDA helped ignite my passion for the dental profession,” Hazle said Restorative Dentistry UK College of Dentistry Restorative Clinical Ailema Perez Bayola Achievement Award (Excellence in RSD) when asked about his achievement, “ASDA improved my leadership and Quintessence Award for Clinical Achievement in Mary Kate Graham Jenna Begley Periodontics communication skills, and I wanted to get more students involved so that Joseph Blalock they too could grow as leaders.” Hazle extended special thanks to White, Quintessence Award for Research Achievement Stephen Haverkos Blake Dickens Greer & Maggard Orthodontics for helping him achieve that goal by providing Southeastern Academy of Prosthodontics Jenny Alas Josh George Dustin Mayrand a travel grant that allowed 9 additional student dentists to attend this year’s Hanau Prosthodontic Award Horton Li Annual Session.

Congratulations are extended to each award recipient and all graduates STUDENT NEWS of the Class of 2017 on behalf of the entire college community. 28 PERSPECTIVES 2017

UKCD COLLEGE FOURTH ANNUAL DENTAL RESEARCH DAY IMPLANT SYMPOSIUM In conjunction with UKCD’s 4th Annual Dental Implant GRADUATE RESIDENT RESEARCH RESULTS Symposium which focused on “Clinical Application Dr. Mohamad Rezk, Periodontics (Mentor: Dr. Ahmad of Advanced Digital Implant Technology in Everyday Kutkut) – “Immediate Loading of Unsplinted Implant Practice,” over 250 registrants heard from implant Retained Mandibular Overdenture: A Randomized experts and speakers on how to provide the best Controlled Clinical Study” UKCD held its College Research Day in conjunction with quality of implant therapy and avoid complications. From left: UK Vice President for Research Dr. Lisa Cassis, UK College the 12th Annual CCTS Spring Conference. As a special A research poster session was also held, judged by DMD STUDENT RESEARCH of Dentistry Dean Dr. Stephanos Kyrkanides, NIDCR Director Dr. Martha Robert Wertke and Cy Clarke, DS3 (Mentor: Dr. Ahmad highlight of this year’s event, the college heard from Somerman, UK President Dr. Eli Capilouto, and UK Provost Dr. Tim Tracy. UKCD’s Drs. Octavio Gonzalez, Hiroko Nagaoka, Pinar Dr. Martha Somerman, director of the National Institute Emecen Huja, and Lina Sharab, with the following Kutkut) – “Zirconia in Dentistry: A Literature Review” of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR). Prior to • Third: Michael Rectin; Oral Surgery (Mentor: Dr. posters deemed first place in their category: speaking at the conference, Somerman met with UKCD Steven Tucker) “Teeth in a Day: A Case Report” junior faculty to recount her journey toward dentistry and the steps following until reaching the NIDCR. Faculty DMD STUDENT RESEARCH discussed their current research focus and listened to Judges: Drs. Dolph Dawson, Jim Hartsfield, Isabel Somerman’s research and career development insights. Moreno-Hay, and Lorri Morford Following her presentation at Research Day, Somerman research awards, or to become co- • First: Nash Laungani; DS2 (Mentor: Dr. Robert STUDENT DENTISTS FIND reviewed UKCD poster session submissions and spoke authors on publications on the results. Danaher) “HDAC Inhibitors Attenuate the with participants. Development of Hypersensitivity in a Mouse Model of ENRICHMENT IN RESEARCH “I’m grateful for all the support and Orofacial Neuropathic Pain” Below is a listing of outcomes for UKCD posters: Research is the fuel of productive oral diseases, cancer, health services mentorship that we continue to get science. This sentiment, shared by research, and/or orofacial pain. For from the Dean and faculty,” Laungani UKCD GRADUATE STUDENT/RESIDENT • Second: Steve Haverkos; DS4 (Mentor: Dr. Galal students and faculty alike, applies each year that they fully meet the said. “There is no doubt that we’re in CLINICAL RESEARCH CATEGORY Omami) “Variation in Grey-Scale Intensity for Hard to any discipline. The University of requirements of the program, students the midst of an exciting, progressive Judges: Drs. Rick Windhorn and Hiroko Nagaoka Tissue Landmarks by CBCT” Kentucky has long embraced the will receive scholarship funds to help time with dental research shaping • First: Ishita Bhavasr; Periodontics (Mentor: Dr. • Third: David Jensen; DS2 (Mentor: Dr. Mohanad value of discovery through research — offset the cost of tuition. our understanding and approach to Mohanad Al-Sabbagh) “Biomarkers Associated with Al-Sabbagh) “Factors Influencing the Referral of a commitment that has earned UK an treating dental diseases.” Peri-Implantitis and Response to Surgical Therapy” Dental Implant Patients: The General Practitioner’s R1 Carnegie Classification, the highest David Jensen, a second year student Perspective” ranking among research institutions. in the UKCD, says participating in Laungani and Jensen received first • Second: Mohamed Rezk; Periodontics (Mentor: Dr. For students in the College of research alongside dedicated faculty and third place awards, respectively, Ahmad Kutkut) “Immediate Loading of Unsplinted • Fourth: Alex Kluemper; DS3 (Mentor: Dr. Sarandeep Dentistry, engaging in research often mentors has increased his scope of after presenting at this year’s College Implant Retained Mandibular Overdenture: A Huja) “Rate and Type of Tooth Movement in Rats proves to be of critical importance to understanding of the field. Research Day, an annual event held Randomized Controlled Clinical Study” Under Low Orthodontic Force” their experience at UK. in conjunction with the UK Center “With the ever-increasing support for Clinical and Translational Science VON ALLMEN CENTER FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP • Third: Amber Adkins; Pediatric Dentistry (Mentor: Dr. Research in dentistry and oral health of research at UKCD,” he said, “I Spring Conference. Jensen was also “2-MINUTE PITCH YOUR POSTER” COMPETITION Christina Perez) “The Effects of n Animal-Assisted sciences spans the gamut from feel that we can better understand featured in the Von Allmen Center for A new activity at the CCTS Conference, UKCD had five Therapy Dog in Reducing Children’s Anxiety in a laboratory-based studies, to clinical the profession that we will go on to Entrepreneurship two-minute poster posters in the competition. Dental Setting” and translational applications, to practice, and hopefully, add to it in a pitch competition in April. inquiries in public health. Incoming significant way.” TRANSLATIONAL RESEARCH CATEGORY • Ahmad Al-Attar (Co-Investigator: Dr. Octavio DMD students interested in taking part Aside from opportunities to present Judges: Drs. Craig Miller and Jeff Ebersole Gonzalez) “Modulation of epithelial Chemokine Responses by Oral Commensal Bacteria” was in an intensive research experience For many Research Track participants, and publish work, engaging in research • First: Sudha Gudhimella; Orthodontics (Mentor: Dr. awarded first place. now have the unique opportunity to including second-year student Nash creates opportunities for students to Sarandeep Huja) “Skeletal Anchorage in a Rat Model apply for the UKCD Research Track Laungani, participating in research discover new interests and potentially of Orthodontic Tooth Movement (OTM)” • David Jensen, DS2 (Mentor: Dr. Mohanad Al- program of study. In addition to has lead to real-world discoveries inspires a change in career path. Sabbagh) “Factors Influencing the Referral of completing required courses for the that continue to improve various Rather than going straight into practice • Second: Anastasia Kozal/Amal Alfaraj; Periodontics Dental Implant Patients: The General Practitioner’s DMD degree, students selected for aspects of the patient experience. upon graduating, student researchers (Mentor: Dr. Octavio Gonzalez) “P. gingivalis Activates Perspective” received the Directors Award for Passion participation in the Research Track These advancements open the door sometimes go on to pursue teaching Notch-1 in Human Oral Epithelial Cells” and Enthusiasm. will focus their efforts on chronic for students to compete for national and research as a career.

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UKCD TAKES PART IN AN INTERDISCIPLINARY HEALTH BRIGADE EXPERIENCE

This spring, over 100 University of Kentucky students, faculty and community members spent time in Santo Domingo, Ecuador, on an interdisciplinary health brigade experience with Shoulder to Shoulder Global (STSG).

The Centro de Salud Hombro a Hombro clinic (CSHH), the primary worksite for UK’s STSG volunteers, provides medical care, prevention services, oral health and school-based services to the community. The CSHH clinic opened its doors 10 years ago, as an initiative led by Dr. Thomas Young, professor of pediatrics in the UK College of Medicine.

"It is so exciting to celebrate 10 years of delivering comprehensive health services in this community in Ecuador. STSG and our Ecuadorian partners have provided tens of thousands of patients with services and service learning opportunities for UK students, staff and faculty. We plan to continue to dream big,” shares Young. 32 PERSPECTIVES 2017

healthcare provider. It is eye opening ethical development. Oral Health is we visited a different community with to global healthcare needs and a common thread that connects all different needs and they adjusted to reminds me that I am in fact a global of humanity,” said Lyon. “Hopefully each situation impeccably. citizen. While in many ways this trip our students will leave our program was physically exhausting because we with a strong desire to bring lasting “The last day of a mission trip was were working long days, it was also change to the state of oral health in and will always be the most difficult to rejuvenating. It reminded me why I underserved communities worldwide me. It is the time when goodbyes are want to be a dentist,” said Wright. through their volunteerism.” said and you’re trying to make your last memories with the people who “In addition to the technical “It was amazing to stand back and relationships were created with. There competency and clinical proficiency watch our students work together is more to life than just accumulating gained while at UKCD, programs such and apply all the training they have wealth. You truly start living and as Shoulder to Shoulder integrate received in organizing a makeshift enjoying life at the precise moment learning opportunities that promote dental clinic with local supplies and you start serving others,” adds Lyons. critical thinking and social and limited dental resources. Every day

ANNUAL GIVING BY DEGREE YEAR From left: Tyler Sanslow (D4), Emily Knott (D3), Dr. Teresa Lyon, Spencer Wright (D3), Sarah Specht (D3), Whitney White (D3), and Hunter Hazle (D4) FOR JUNE 2016-MAY 2017 1991 6 15.8% $13,291.00 Over the course of 10 years, the clinic interprofessional environment and how Harrison traveled to Santo Domingo to Year Donor % of Class Total Donated 1992 3 6.1% $575.00 has provided over 58,000 medical to apply basic principles of cultural support participating student dentists. Count Donating 1993 8 15.4% $3,320.00 consultations and 21,000 dental anthropology, sociology, diversity and 1966 1 7.1% $200.00 1994 4 7.8% $1,700.00 consultations. health care to the experience. “The students often had to learn to work in less than ideal situations,” 1967 8 22.9% $5,413.95 1995 2 4.0% $200.00 The brigade, is a culmination of This year’s brigades included students said Harrison. “Their time was divided 1968 5 13.2% $3,700.00 1996 3 4.9% $1,600.00 months of preparation that included from a variety of colleges including between the clinic and seeing patients 1969 4 12.5% $300.00 1997 0 0.0% $0.00 the Interprofessional Teamwork Arts and Sciences, Education, at local schools, churches or in the 1970 10 20.4% $17,520.81 1998 5 8.9% $1,400.00 in Global Health course. As part Health Sciences, Medicine, Nursing, villages. In those situations, we did not of this course students learned Pharmacy, Public Health and Dentistry. have the advantage of suction, water, 1971 6 10.9% $4,315.00 1999 3 5.5% $750.00 about Ecuador, how to work in an UKCD’s Drs. Teresa Lyon and Ershal hand pieces or radiography. 1972 8 14.5% $3,875.00 2000 4 7.0% $8,150.00 1973 7 14.9% $1,335.00 2001 3 5.7% $650.00 “As the week progressed and their confidence levels rose, they became 1974 8 14.3% $1,960.00 2002 3 5.3% $5,025.00 more independent. Two students were 1975 6 10.7% $13,895.41 2003 14 22.6% $15,130.00 able to expand their Spanish speaking 1976 4 7.4% $2,775.00 2004 1 1.7% $100.00 abilities as well. They also had the opportunity to work with two Ecuadorian 1977 6 9.8% $1,700.00 2005 2 3.2% $2,000.00 dentists both at the clinic and in the 1978 8 12.7% $4,541.00 2006 4 7.1% $491.00 villages,” adds Harrison. 1979 9 16.1% $6,557.34 2007 4 7.3% $1,614.93 Spencer Wright, a third year student 1980 5 8.5% $1,950.00 2008 3 5.1% $1,650.00 dentist, recommends all dental 1981 8 12.7% $4,400.00 2009 7 9.9% $3,866.00 students try to take part in trips like 1982 4 6.7% $1,400.00 2010 0 0.0% $0.00 this one. “As a dental student I know it is easy to become consumed with our 1983 8 13.6% $51,595.00 2011 2 3.2% $1,300.00 busy schedules. Often we become so 1984 5 7.7% $5,342.96 2012 0 0.0% $0.00 focused on the next exam or practical 1985 5 8.8% $28,200.00 2013 1 1.7% $800.00 we lose track of what is happening 1986 6 12.5% $3,100.00 2014 2 3.1% $300.00 around us in the world. I feel trips like From left: Dr. Ershal Harrison, Rob Wertke (D3), UK Provost Tim Tracy, Nate Reuter (D3), Justin 1987 6 12.0% $4,950.00 2015 0 0.0% $0.00 Green (D3), and Tyler McCubbins (D3) these are vital to participate in as a 1988 4 8.5% $1,550.00 2016 1 1.8% $20.00 1989 5 11.1% $835.00 1990 6 10.7% $2,000.00 Totals 237 $237,344.40 SHOULDER TO SHOUDLER WE APPRECIATE YOUR Drs. Laurie T. and Matthew R. Firehouse Subs J. Mason & Associates, Inc. Dr. Michael McCoy Orascoptic/Surgical Acuity Dr. Kyle W. Reynolds Dr. and Mrs. William C. Tapp Campbell Drs. Robert and Kelli Fischer Jake's Cigar Bar Dr. and Mrs. Rex P. McCrary Ortho Computer Systems Dr. and Mrs. Timothy D. Reynolds Tedesco LLC SUPPORT OF THE UK Dr. Mary E. Campbell Mr. and Mrs. Scott B. Fitzpatrick James Ransdell Dental Care, PSC Dr. Brent C. McDonald Orthopli Corporation Dr. Martha R. Rice Dr. Angela L. Templeton & Mr. Dan C. Downs COLLEGE OF DENTISTRY Card Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Inc. Dr. David A. 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SAVE THE DATE OCTOBER 6-7, 2017 41ST ANNUAL FALL SYMPOSIUM AND ALUMNI WEEKEND DENTISTRY.UKY.EDU/2017WEEKEND

Weekend events include a Friday morning CE course followed by an afternoon at Keeneland. All alumni are invited to join us Friday evening for a reception in the Recruiting Room of Kroger Field where we will recognize our Distinguished Alumnus of the Year and the Classes of 1967, 1972, 1977, 1982, 1987, 1992, 1997, 2002, 2007, and 2012. Saturday will include an open house with breakfast and tours of the newly renovated clinics at the College of Dentistry, tailgate, and UK vs. Missouri football game.