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“Our 50th anniversary contents lets us reflect upon Fall 2012 the journey thus 30 far—and take a look at our future.” —Dean Jeffrey W. Hutter A pacesetter Dean’s Message | page 2 from Venezuela Ernesto Muller PERIO 61 thinks that lessons in philanthropy should be part of every dental student’s education. 32 sections 3 White Coat Tradition Continues • The Mental Blocks Play BU • Group Practice Coming Soon • Dr. Dulong on BORID • Dr. Kaufman in New York Times • Every dollar counts 3 News in Brief Alums in the Military • PERIO Creates New Implant Professor Anita Gohel says, “You’re not System • Dr. Friedman as MDS President • Tri-School involved with GSDM for just four years. Symposium Breaks Record You belong to it for a lifetime.” 33 25 The Unstoppable Shaeffer Family • Liz Pinone Tackles Career Services • Dr. Chogle Leads 15 Spotlight Endodontics • Pamela Baldassarre DMD 82 PERIO 84 Giving back on Remembering BU • Metcalf Winners McManama through teaching and Chou • Commencement 2012 Recap Carl McManama believes teaching future dental educators is among the greatest ways to give. 50 34 Run DMD! Alums Sponsor Brunch • Deedee Gurin Alumni DMD 97 Grows Her Practice • Meet Diversity Director 41 Larry Dunham DMD 83 • Alumni Survey Results • On the Road with Kimberley • Class Notes Inspired by a mentor Paul Fugazzotto PERIO 81 pledged in honor of the late Gerald M. Kramer. 35 Fall 2012 Impressions managing Editor Francie King Design Phone 617-638-5147 A publication for the Jackie Rubin Boston University Owen Edwards Design FAX 617-638-4895 alumni and friends of Assistant Director of Development EMail [email protected] Photography Boston University Publications & Media Communications www.bu.edu/dental Comprehensive campaign BU Photography Henry M. Goldman Relations School of Dental Medicine Laura Mackin Getty Images Boston University’s Contributors Assistant Director of policies provide for equal Cover photo BU Launches First-Ever Comprehensive Campaign Dean Julia Bookout Marketing & Communications opportunity­ and affirmative Getty Images/Tony Howell Jeffrey W. Hutter Communications Manager action in employment and (and it’s for $1 BILLION!) Stacey McNamee admission to all programs of Editor Send correspondence Kimberley Branca Director of Alumni Relations and address changes to: Editor, the University. Mary Becotte Director of Development Kaylee Dombrowski Impressions, Communications Director of Communications & Office, Boston University, Henry Kevin Holland Alumni Coordinator External Relations M. Goldman School of Dental Class Gift Program Assistant Dean for Medicine, 72 E. Concord Street, Development & At GSDM, our future alumni are already giving. B-303C, Boston, MA 02118 36 Alumni Relations Please recycle.

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Associate Dean of Advanced Education Dr. Tom Kilgore has led an energetic and passionate working group that has planned a year of celebration for our School. The festivities begin with a kick-off Alumni Reception Friday, February 1 at our reception held during the Yankee Dental Congress in Boston. This will be followed by events and receptions across the country and the world throughout 2013. As many of you have heard me say, it is my great honor and privilege to serve as Dean of GSDM. As I reflect on the extraordinary leaders who preceded me and the impact of the growth and development they oversaw during the first 50 years, my commitment and belief in our mission, our vision, and our future are redoubled. We are currently implementing an Applied dear alumni and friends, Strategic Plan which will herald a bold and dynamic future for our School. Throughout the calendar year As you will read inside, the University has launched an historic and of 2013 the Boston University ambitious campaign to raise $1 billion dollars. The cornerstone of this Henry M. Goldman School of campaign is “Choose to be Great.” It is a source of great pride to be affiliated Dental Medicine (GSDM) will with a great, urban, research university with such aspiration and confidence. celebrate our 50th Anniversary Similarly, I am proud to be leading GSDM, an institution that has grown so of the founding of our School dramatically and exceeded so many expectations in its first 50 years. by Dr. Goldman. An important This One Billion Dollar Campaign, the first of its kind for Boston University, milestone like a 50th Anniversary marks a significant moment in the history of our University and our School. gives us an opportunity to reflect What also makes this Campaign different than others is that the money we upon the journey thus far—and are able to raise will remain with the Henry M. Goldman School of Dental to take a look at our future. Medicine. The money we raise will be ours to use and will go to the funding Our alumni and friends have of our new facility, along with the establishment of endowed Professorships certainly been central to our and Scholarships. success and growth thus far and Your support of this Campaign will be critical to our ability to transform you will undoubtedly be a very our School as we Choose to be Great and in so doing we realize my and important part of our celebration what I hope is now your vision for the Boston University Henry M. Goldman and our future. School of Dental Medicine becoming the premier Center of Excellence in Oral Health Education, Research, Patient Care and Community Service ➜ no longer the newbies in this nation and the world. I will be asking each and every one of you to support our School with Tradition Continues at Second Annual White Coat Ceremony your time, your effort, your personal philanthropy, and your connections to & family weekend corporate and foundation support as well as individual philanthropists. The money we raise will go toward the funding of our proposed new facility, GSDM hosted the second annual Family sixth-floor Patient Treatment Centers of cant milestone in their dental education,” along with the establishment of endowed professorships and scholarships. Weekend, which culminated with the White the School of Dental Medicine. said Assistant Dean of Students Dr. Joseph I am thrilled to be part of celebrating our past and leading the charge into Coat Ceremony, on Saturday, July 7, 2012, “Our students have reached a signifi- Calabrese. “This is a tradition that I, as well our future. I am honored that you, our alumni and friends, will join me. I look for the DMD Class of 2014 and the AS as our students, look forward to every year. forward to seeing you on February 1 at our Kick-off Alumni Reception and at Class of 2013. Students and their families I know how proud I was of our students our 50th Anniversary celebratory events. enjoyed guided tours of the School during so I can only imagine how their families the day and then gathered at the George must have felt.” Sincerely, Sherman Union at 775 Commonwealth Keynote speaker and former Avenue for the ceremony in the late after- Massachusetts Dental Society president noon. Nearly 700 people attended. Dr. Andrea Richman said to students, “Each The White Coat Ceremony marks the of you has been awarded a coveted slot in midway point of the students’ educa- this School because you have that capac- tion and celebrates their transition from ity to transition from student to doctor. the classroom to the treatment center. This is what your next one to two years Jeffrey W. Hutter Students will now begin managing the are about—not just changing coats, but Dean comprehensive oral health care of their changing your mindset; learning to accept assigned patients and providing them Students show off their smiles at the 2012 responsibility for your decisions and with needed treatment in the fifth-and White Coat Ceremony. learning to be a professional.”

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By the Numbers working toward a group practice model at gsdm Members of the Curriculum Summit II, led by Drs. experience facilitating meetings for educational Carl McManama and Cataldo Leone, met March and nonprofit institutions. number of states dean hutter visited Dr. Anita with alumni in the last year 29 and 30, 2012, at the Hotel Commonwealth to Also playing an active role in the meeting was Gohel named address the following objectives: Director of Doctor Relations at Gentle Dental Director- 1. Create a patient-centered clinical education Dr. David A. Russell. Dr. Russell is also the for- new york Elect of the construct for faculty-guided, student-provided, mer associate dean for clinical affairs at Tufts American high-quality care of patients that begins in a University School of Dental Medicine, which has michigan Board of centralized diagnostic center and transitions to relied on a group practice model for the last 15 group practices having designated spaces, staff, years. He has also worked with several institu- Oral and faculty, auxiliary professionals, and students. tions to set up group practice models and was Maxillofacial 2. Create integrated groups of oral (pre- and able to provide examples and insights into many Radiology we ' re mobile post-doctoral students/residents) and other of the topics discussed during the summit. 8 Dr. Anita Gohel was health care providers supported by dental prac- Said Ms. Cavanaugh, “In a survey given at the named director-elect tice management staff, leading to clinical activity Dental School prior to the summit, it was noted The Mental Blocks of the American nevada florida being conducted under a group practice model. that 80% of graduates go to work in a group Board of Oral california Virginia 3. Increase the number of patient procedures practice setting, so I am confident that moving and Maxillofacial louisiana pennsylvania The Mental Blocks rock BU by 20%, with 20% of all patients as self/insur- to a group practice model at GSDM will serve to Radiology (ABOMR) ance pay by September 2013, in order to provide better prepare students.” The Mental Blocks—aka Drs. Ira Weinberg, Fred Harrington, and earlier this year. students with a more comprehensive clinical According to Dr. McManama, “This will result Dan Moran and students Chris Bickford DMD 13, Habib Tarzi She has been a experience. in a significant change in the way we do busi- DMD 13, and Shervin Tabeshfar PROS 13—played a sold-out member of ABOMR The summit featured student, faculty, and ness. I am very excited about the future, and feel concert with special guests the BUMC Band on Saturday, April 28, since 2001, and staff representatives and was facilitated by very proud of what we have done, and what we 2012, in Bakst Auditorium on the BU Medical Campus. was nominated for Ms. Denise Cavanaugh of Washington, D.C.- will accomplish. Within a few years, GSDM will The show raised money for the Boston Medical Center Food this position by the based strategy firm Cavanaugh, Hagan, Pierson truly be the premier center for clinical education 24,350unique patients seen at the bu dental Pantry, which relies 100% on donations and gives hospital patients ABOMR Board of & Mintz. Ms. Cavanaugh has many years of and patient care.” health center locations at healthy food and cooking lessons in its demonstration kitchen. Directors and elected

we ' re helping 100 East Newton Street Dr. Moran credits Dean Jeffrey W. Hutter with making the idea of a by her fellow ABOMR at 930 commonwealth avenue in fy12 concert at the School a reality. Diplomates. “It was important to us that The ABOMR “i have played harmonica Student Teaching we do something significant Board of Directors since i was a teen and Assistant out of the class of 2012, for the community and make has general powers figured it might be fun to Program a ourselves an example of what to manage the affairs get together and make Great Success is possible when people join and property of music. Dr. harrington for 2011–12 together to do something that ABOMR, and has the insisted that i be the lead School Year is fun, inspiring, and produc- authority to adopt singer, something i had tive,” Dr. Moran said. The 2011–12 academic year saw rules and regulations never done before, but i Dr. Moran first approached the largest group of fourth– governing the orga- DMD/as students gave it a go.” were accepted to post–doctoral Drs. Weinberg and Harrington year DMD students volunteer nization, operation,

we ' re educating 11 programs at GSDM about playing music together in —Dr. Dan Moran as teaching assistants for and candidate certi- the fall of 2010. “I have played the Pre–Doctoral Occlusion fication procedure of harmonica since I was a teen and figured it might be fun to get and Pre–Clinical Removable ABOMR. The Board together and make music,” Dr. Moran said. “Dr. Harrington insisted Prosthodontics courses at the also has the power that I be the lead singer, something I had never done before, but I Dental School. students were honored at (Pre-Doctoral Occlusion): to issue, revoke, or 21 gave it a go.” The DMD 4s assisted a luncheon on May 15, 2012. Jeffrey Bellanti, Seth Caldon, temporarily suspend After several months of playing together, the trio invited Bickford Clinical Associate Professor Student teaching assis- Kimberley Ung, Mary Chau, ABOMR certification. & and Tarzi to join the band as bassist and drummer, respectively. A Dr. Mark Ferriero and Clinical tants included: (Pre-Clinical Jared Cheng, Michael Dr. Gohel will few months after that, in the fall of 2011, Tabeshfar joined the band Professor and Director of Removable Prosthodontics): Courtney, Adar Finkel, serve for a five-year we helped send 21 students as a keyboard/guitar player and singer. Pre-Doctoral Removable Jun Hyuk Hwang, Alisun Jun Hyuk Hwang, Joseph term. She looks for-

we ' re global to 8 countries on international “The three of them were just the thing we needed to round out Prosthodontics Dr. Ronni Schnell Kovach, Saif Naji, Lucinda Kabaklian, Andrew Miller, ward to serving to 8 elective externships our sound,” Dr. Moran said. “And we old guys really drew from their with their respective courses for Barry, Vera Chernomordik, Sarah Naghibi, Derek Seung the best of her abili- incredible energy and enthusiasm.” the 2011–2012 school year. The and Madhav Shrirao. Han Song, and Betty Suh. ties.

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Governor Patrick Appoints Dr. Stephen Dulong to BORID

Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick appointed dentists to do Botox and dermal fillers. He is also Periodontal Associate Dean for Clinical Services Dr. Stephen an educational member of the steering commit- Project Picked for Dulong to the Massachusetts Board of Registration tee for the North East Regional Board of Dental Development by Major in Dentistry (BORID) on May 30, 2012. This is a Examiners (NERB), which BORID employs to Manufacturing Center volunteer position and is effective immediately. give licensure exams. Dr. Dulong will complete the Board position BORID licenses the state’s dentists and den- The Fraunhofer Center for Manufacturing held by former Associate Professor and Director of tal hygienists; governs the practice of dentistry, Innovation has selected Drs. Robert Minority Affairs Dr. Gregory Stoute. When this term dental hygiene, and dental assisting; and investi- Gyurko and Serge Dibart’s idea for a novel piezoelectric knife design and implant to ends on April 18, 2014, Dr. Dulong may be eligible gates complaints against licensed dentists. accommodate narrow ridges as one of two to apply for up to two additional five-year terms. “I applaud Dr. Dulong for taking on this New alums prepare for military service research projects to support this year. This “After Dr. Stoute resigned his position on excellent opportunity to give back to the dental but first, reminisce is the first time the center chose a research BORID, there was no one working in education on profession,” says Dean Jeffrey W. Hutter. “I am project from the Henry M. Goldman School the Board,” Dr. Dulong explains. “I thought it was confident he will enjoy great success in this posi- Graduating members of GSDM’s Uniformed at Naval Commander Fleet Activities in of Dental Medicine. important for the Board to hear that perspective tion as he and the other Board members work to Services Student Dental Association Yokosuka, Japan. and that’s why I applied for the position.” uphold the ethical standards of our profession.” (USSDA) came together on May 7, 2012, Army member Aaron Baumler DMD 12 The BU–Fraunhofer Alliance for Medical Devices, Instrumentation and Diagnostics In a letter to Dr. Dulong, the governor wrote, Dr. Dulong is a member of and active in with their faculty advisors, Drs. Karl Flanzer headed to Fort Sill in Oklahoma to practice expedites the time necessary for new “Lieutenant Governor Murray and I appreciate your the American Association of Dental Boards, and David Gabelman, as well as Assistant general dentistry. Lucinda Barry DMD 12 technologies to get from research to willingness to serve the Commonwealth in this Cambridge Dental Study Club, Omicron Dean of Students Dr. Joseph Calabrese went to Fort Jackson in Columbia, South patient use. The center employs full-time capacity. Your experience and sound judgment will contribute sub- Kappa Upsilon, American College of Dentists, American Dental and Dean Jeffrey W. Hutter, to reflect on Carolina, for an AEGD residency. Seth engineers and applied scientists who turn stantially to the Board.” Association, Massachusetts Dental Society, and American Dental their time at the School and share what lies Caldon DMD 12 and Kony Park DMD 12 design concepts into medical instruments Board Chair Dr. Mina Paul agrees: “Dr. Dulong possesses vast Education Association. ahead for each of them. both begin AEGD residencies at Joint Base and devices. The finished designs attract clinical experience and a solid academic background. We look He holds a BA from Boston University and a DMD and CAGS in Following graduation, Air Force members Lewis-McChord in Tacoma, Washington. venture funding, potential licensors, and forward to the valuable perspective that he will provide as a voting Prosthetic Dentistry from the Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Peter Lee DMD 12 and Thomas O’Connor “Membership in the USSDA this year government funding. member of the Board.” Medicine. He was a founding member of the Restorative Dental DMD 12 headed to Officer Training School really helped with things like applying for The GSDM team proposed a flat implant Dr. Dulong has worked with Board members previously. He Group of Cambridge from 1979 until his retirement from private at Maxwell Air Force Base in Montgomery, post-doc residencies, getting to know den- system, using flat piezoelectric knives belongs to a subcommittee investigating the possibility of licensing practice in October 2011. Alabama. Once they complete their train- tists in the military, and exercising with the (miniature bone saws vibrating at ultra- ing, Lee will begin an AEGD residency at group to get ready for basic training,” said sonic frequencies and sub-millimeter Offutt Air Force Base in Omaha, Nebraska. alum Derrick Call. “It was great to have the amplitudes) and flat titanium implants. Friedman. Fellows focus on increasing in arranging logistics to have some of our O’Connor will begin an AEGD residency at chance to participate in all this with the The New York Times “This piezoelectric knife can create vari- access to oral health care for the under- home patients treated in the School of Dental Travis Air Force Base in Fairfield, California. other members in the group.” Highlights GSDM ous shapes of non-round bone cuts, as served geriatric population of Boston. Medicine, by dental students.” Members of the Navy left for Officer Dean Hutter added, “I am very proud Geriatric Fellow Laura opposed to current implant drills that Kaufman Said Kaufman, “Together with my Prior to enrolling in the Geriatric Development School in Newport, Rhode Island. of these honorable students who will soon only make cylindrical holes,” said Dr. assistant, Tiffany Setiono, and often with Fellowship Program, Dr. Kaufman practiced Following training, Derrick Call DMD 12 will move to all corners of the U.S. and beyond Gyurko. “The flat–profile implant would Dr. Laura Kaufman provides patients with medical or dental students, dentistry for several years begin an AEGD residency at Camp Pendleton and put the dental skills and knowledge address the need of patients with narrow cleanings, simple extractions, denture we go on visits to home- in a private practice in sub- Marine Corps Base in San Diego, California. that we have taught them here to good use residual jawbone without compromising repairs, and complete denture fabrication. bound geriatric patients urban Boston and, before Kevin Ryan and Brad Cammack DMD 12 serving the men and women of the armed implant stability and longevity.” “W e examine This may seem pretty standard, but the in Boston, providing oral that, in Tel Aviv, Israel, for will start general practice residencies at the forces, and our country. I wish them safe and treat our In March 2012, Drs. Gyurko and Dibart difference is that Dr. Kaufman does all of this health evaluations and 18 years. Inspired by the Naval Medical Center in Portsmouth, Virginia. travels and the best of success as they patients in responded to a Boston University Medical in her patients’ homes. treatments. Our patients growing number of geriatric Christian Lares DMD 12 will report for duty embark on their new adventures.” their kitchens, Campus request for proposals. Gyurko The New York Times featured are referred to us through patients she was encounter- living rooms, and Dibart later met with the Alliance Dr. Kaufman’s work and the need for health the Boston University ing in private practice and and sometimes Advisory Board to show the medical need care professionals to treat the geriatric popu- Geriatrics Section at her homebound father-in- Students on a Roll for and potential impact of the design and even while they lation in the March 7, 2012, article, "Needed: Boston Medical Center.” law who had no access to For the third year in a row, the student team defeated discuss prototype development. are lying in bed.” Health Professionals to Treat the Aging." In the past 18 months, at-home dental services, she the faculty and staff team at the Annual Student “This is a wonderful accomplishment and Dr. Kaufman is in her second year of a they completed more —Dr. Laura Kaufman enrolled in the program. National Dental Association (SNDA) Basketball Game. one that Dr. Dibart and his team should federally funded Geriatric Fellowship that than 200 home visits. In addition to her home The final score was extremely close but the students feel very proud of achieving,” said Dean is a collaboration between the Henry M. “We examine and treat our visits, Dr. Kaufman also eked out another victory by a margin of only three points. Jeffrey W. Hutter. “In addition, the proj- Goldman School of Dental Medicine and patients in their kitchens, living rooms, and teaches in the School of Dental Medicine Cheerleaders got in on the action again this year and Dean Jeffrey W. Hutter and ect will bring well-deserved recognition to Boston Medical Center, led by Geriatric sometimes even while they are lying in bed,” Pre-Clinical and Clinical Removable Ramandeep Samra DMD 15 served as the game’s official referees. A game of knockout was research at the Henry M. Goldman School Dentistry Program Director Dr. Paula K. Kaufman said. “Recently we have succeeded Prosthodontics Sections. played during halftime and Ray English DMD 14 won the half-court shot contest. of Dental Medicine.”

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GSDM Represented at 2012 Multicultural Thursday, July 5, 2012, and Josh Gilbert DMD 14 Monday, July 9, 2012, on Oral Health Summit gives his first injection Dr. Friedman as Clinical Assistant the sixth floor of the Patient Kukuruzinska hopes to build The National Dental Association (NDA) hosted its 2012 Annual National Convention at Professor Dr. David Treatment Center. Each of Nominated bridges as new the Boca Raton Resort & Club, in Boca Raton, Florida, July 20–24, 2012. For the first time, Gabelman oversees the labs occurred within two to Tumor MDS president this year’s annual convention was held in conjunction with the Hispanic Dental Association days of another significant Progression (HDA) and the Society of American Indian Dentists (SAID). The convention focused on the event on the students’ path and Metastasis Dr. Paula K. Friedman became president theme, “Collectively Meeting the Needs of a Diverse Population to Improve Oral Health.” to becoming dentists—the Study of the Massachusetts Dental Society Five GSDM students attended: Brittney Barrow DMD 14, Lindzy Goodman DMD 14, White Coat Ceremony, Section, NIH (MDS) on May 18, 2012. and Wyatt Traina DMD 14 represented the Student National Dental Association (SNDA); which marks their transition Dr. Friedman says she hopes to use and Fransheska Ovalles DMD 13 and Chelsea Randall DMD 13 represented the Hispanic from the study of pre-clinical her time as president to build bridges— Student Dental Association (HSDA). Newly appointed Director of Diversity & Multicultural to clinical health sciences. between MDS and its members, among The Pain Control Lab dental professionals, and with other instructs students in a groups that promote oral health as part number of important of overall health. areas, including injection She hopes to grow leadership oppor- techniques and medical tunities for new dentists and those in emergency preparedness. underrepresented groups such as female The overarching goal of the dentists and lab is to imbue these future Associate Dean dentists from all dentists, through advanced for Research Maria ethnicities, races, experience in administering Kukuruzinska was selected and religions. anesthetic, with confidence to serve a four-year term as a standing member of Another goal is for their first clinical the Tumor Progression to plan the MDS interactions with patients. and Metastasis (TPM) Oral Health When asked for his Study Section, Center Summit II in the thoughts on this year’s for Scientific Review, at spring of 2013. Pain Control Labs, the National Institutes of “We plan to Dr. D’Innocenzo stated Health (NIH). invite leaders from all six New England enthusiastically that it “gets Her post on the study sec- states to explore and share best practices better every year” and that (l-r) Dr. Larry Dunham, Brittney Barrow DMD 14, Dean Jeffrey W. Hutter, Chelsea Randall DMD 13, tion began July 1, 2012, in increasing access to care and promot- Wyatt Traina DMD 14, Lindzy Goodman DMD 14, and Fransheska Ovalles DMD 13 this year’s labs boast an and ends June 30, 2016. ing oral health throughout our region,” Dr. even greater faculty-to- Dr. Kukuruzinska was nomi- Friedman says. Affairs and Clinical Assistant Professor Dr. Larry Dunham also attended the convention for student ratio than previous nated based on her compe- At GSDM, Dr. Friedman is a profes- the first time since his appointment on July 1, 2012. The GSDM group was able to reunite The 2012 Pain Control Labs: A years. Dr. D’Innocenzo also tence and achievement in sor of general dentistry, director of the with GSDM alum and former BU HSDA President Liz Montero DMD 11, who also attended noted that the faculty was science as evidenced by the Geriatric Dentistry Program, and associ- the convention. Dean Hutter also attended and commented, “It was a wonderful confer- Milestone Successfully Passed for more prepared than ever for quality of her research ate dean for strategic initiatives. Her ence and it was so very special to see one of our newest alumni, Liz Montero. This is such GSDM Class of 2014 DMD Students the events. accomplishments; publica- research focuses on increasing access to an important convention for our students and dental students everywhere, and I am so very The students shared Dr. tion in scientific journals; and other significant sci- oral health care for underserved popula- glad that the HDA and SAID were involved this year.” While rites of passage in many other circum- D’Innocenzo’s enthusiasm about the Pain Control entific activities, achieve- tions, including elders. On Friday, July 20, Dean Hutter hosted a luncheon for the GSDM students during which stances involve activities associated with fun at Labs. During the July 5 lab, an older brother who ments, and honors. As a She is past president of the American they had an opportunity to meet Dr. Dunham. On Saturday, July 21, a Pre-doctoral and Post- GSDM, the unofficial rite of passage for DMD had already completed the exercise on his way study section member, she Dental Education Association and a doctoral Recruitment Fair for pre-dental and dental students was held. The GSDM table students involves giving and receiving shots of to becoming a dentist accompanied his younger will help maintain the qual- member of Massachusetts Dental was hosted by Dean Hutter, Brittney Barrow, and Dr. Dunham, who said, “Boca Raton was a anesthetic. This milestone event is the annual Pain brother to witness his participation in the Pain ity of the NIH peer review Society’s District Geriatric Committee. beautiful environment for this important conference. There was a positive energy generated Control Lab. Control Lab. One group of students during the process. Dr. Friedman received a master of sci- to prospective students by having our dean present, along with GSDM students, promoting Under the direction of Clinical Associate July 9 lab—slightly giddy, but serious about the The TPM Study Section ence in dentistry at GSDM in 1988 our Dental School. I was grateful to be a part of this conference.” Professor and Director of Pre-doctoral Education purpose of the exercise—conveyed their trust in reviews grant applications and a master’s degree in public health Barrow, who was elected SNDA representative to the NDA House of Delegates during and Vice Chairman of Dentistry and Oral & one another’s ability to perform the tasks success- that address cancer at Boston University School of Public the conference said, “It was a great experience having our newest Director of Diversity & Maxillofacial Surgery at Boston Medical Center fully. Grant Murray DMD 14 said, “I feel somewhat progression, metastasis, Health in 2000. She earned her doctor Multicultural Affairs, Dr. Larry Dunham, as well as Dean Hutter personally interact with the Dr. Richard D’Innocenzo—and in a notably cheer- like a guinea pig, but it’s much better to learn from invasion/migration, of dental surgery degree from Columbia nearly 200+ student attendees! Boston University’s presence was so well received that we ful atmosphere—the GSDM Class of 2014 DMD each other than to feel unprepared in our first angiogenesis, and University in 1974. were invited to attend next year’s SNDA National Convention being held in Washington, D.C.” students participated in the Pain Control Lab on clinical experience.” related topics.

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Schweitzer Fellow Dhara Shah DMD 13 Dean Hutter honored at record-breaking 2012 Jay Siebert Dr. Pushkar creates dental initiative Tri-School Symposium

Mehra inducted Dhara Shah DMD 13 is work- at Michigan State University The Jay Siebert Tri-School Symposium came back into prestigious ing with mentor and Director (MSU), Shah interned at the to BU April 27 & 28, 2012, and was the most highly professional of School-Based Programs “it’s a win-win World Health Organization attended symposium to date. society Corinna Culler to create a den- for everyone. in Geneva. Back at MSU, she Post-doctoral residents from GSDM, New York tal initiative from the ground up the organization attended local public health University (NYU) College of Dentistry, and the at Early Intervention’s Harvard, wanted a dental events with her mentor, a University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) School of Dental Massachusetts, location. The initiative and county medical director. Medicine presented research related to periodontol- proposed project is supported it’s something At GSDM, she learned about ogy and implant dentistry at the Boston Common by a Schweitzer Fellowship that we could the connection between oral Hotel and Conference Center. Students and faculty Shah received in April 2012. health and overall health in the from the periodontology and prosthodontics depart- provide without (l-r) Zeina Nseir, Dr. Ernesto Lee, Dean Jeffrey W. Hutter, Carol Yassinger PERIO 84 and The Early Intervention much difficulty.” interdisciplinary class, Leading ments at each of the three schools attended. Abdelraouf Suwid, Cynthia Lee, Dr. Oreste Zanni, Robert Miller DMD 84 PERIO 86 organization offers supportive Community Health Initiatives: “This Tri-School Symposium was an excellent Dr. Robert Schoor, and Dr. Serge Dibart —Dhara Shah DMD 13 services at sites throughout Public Health, Medicine, and opportunity for our periodontic and prosthodontic Massachusetts to children up Dentistry as Partners. Students residents to learn about dental research that is taking to three years old who have from all three Medical Campus place at NYU and UPenn and to network with their peers at these Microsurgery in Periodontal Plastic Surgery: Minimally Invasive special needs. The Harvard schools work together, with schools,” said Dean Jeffrey W. Hutter. Procedures for Maximum Esthetics; and Abdelrouf Suwid PERIO location sees approximately “It’s a win-win for everyone,” a faculty mentor, to identify Five GSDM post-doctoral residents presented: 12 and Manuel Posada PROS 12, Complex Periodontal-Prosthetic Chair of Oral & Maxillofacial 500 children, with most of she says. “The organization and solve a problem for a local Cynthia Yee PERIO 12, Piezocision: Periodontically-Accelerated Treatments: A Sequential Team Approach for Optimal Esthetics. Surgery and Associate Dean for Hospital Affairs them treated on home visits. wanted a dental initiative and it’s health organization. Orthodontic Tooth Movement While Correcting Hard and Soft The GSDM Department of Periodontology & Oral Biology sur- Dr. Pushkar Mehra was “The goal is to make the something that we could provide The Schweitzer Fellowship’s Tissue Deficiencies; Roozbeh Khosravi ORAL BIO 13, New Insights prised Dean Hutter with a plaque to recognize his leadership and inducted as an active member dental initiative easily sustain- without much difficulty.” Boston arm is the oldest of into Poor Healing of Bones in Diabetes; Zeina Nseir PERIO 12, guidance of the department. of the American Society of able and easily duplicated,” If it seems odd that Shah 13 in the U.S. According to its Temporomandibular Joint says Shah. She hopes that at plans to take on this impres- website, it is “dedicated to Surgeons (ASTMJS) at the the end of her one-year fel- sive project “without much developing a pipeline of emerg- 2012 annual meeting, held in BU-Dubai Dental Collaboration Ends: lowship, Early Intervention can difficulty,” it’s because she ing professionals who enter Institute Graduates Second and Final Class Naples, Florida, in March. implement her program at its has a lot of experience in the the workforce with the skills Membership in this highly centers throughout the state field already. While complet- and commitment necessary to The Boston University Institute for Dental Research and Education– “As a result of the experience and knowledge gained through its selective organization is by and even the U.S. ing an undergraduate degree address unmet health needs.” Dubai (BUIDRE), which in June graduated its second and final class collaboration with BU, AMC and DHCC are now well poised to repli- invite-only and is restricted of residents, has ended operations. It will be replaced by the Dubai cate the excellent academic offering and fulfill its vision of establishing to only 50 qualified surgeons School of Dental Medicine, a Dubai-led dental school within an over- a local post-doctoral dental school,” announced a DHCC news release. from both the United States Nothing Personal all academic health care center. The release quoted the vice chairman of the DHCC Authority: “We and internationally. To be brings home another BUIDRE, a collaboration between the Boston University Henry M. are confident that the shift in strategic focus to local governance will selected, members must championship Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) and a comprehensive ensure that our clinical, education, and research programs are aligned possess significant surgical Dubai health care complex, was launched in 2008. The mutual deci- to international best practice with a strong focus on local needs.” experience and an interest in Nothing Personal—a team comprised of sion to discontinue the venture, reached after Dubai authorities pro- BUIDRE’s two classes had 27 graduates, all but 2 of whom are performing research or clinical current GSDM students, two members of posed a structure in which they would primarily manage their own practicing in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and the Gulf studies of orthopedic disease or dysfunction of this joint the entering DMD Class of 2016, and a institution, will allow the Dubai School of Dental Medicine to build on region, Hutter says. The other two graduates are pursuing further system of the body. student from GMS—won the Men’s 2012 the efforts to create capacity in Dubai for world-class post-doctoral studies at GSDM. Softball Championship on May 1, 2012. They dental specialty programs. Willis Wang, a BU vice president and associate provost, says The ASTMJS is a nonprofit defeated the Red Pups by a score of 9–7. BUIDRE operated within the Academic Medical Center (AMC) at that the University is grateful to Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al organization of maxillofacial, Nothing Personal’s roster included the Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC), a free-trade zone of medical facili- Maktoum, vice president and prime minister and ruler of Dubai, orthopedic, plastic/recon- following students: George Aoude ties and offices developed to attract investment to the emirate of Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein, chair of the Dubai Healthcare City structive, and oral surgical GMS 12 DMD 16, Nick Baldelli DMD 13, Dubai and to create a globally renowned academic medical campus. Authority, and the leadership of DHCC and AMC “for the opportunity specialists dedicated to pro- moting education, research, Chris Bickford DMD 13, Colin Brady DMD 13, John Grenier DMD 13, Abe Lakkis DMD 15, BUIDRE’s aim was to improve dental care and training in the Middle to create one of the finest institutions for advanced specialty oral and patient services concern- Julian Camastra DMD 15, David Cheng Mike Maya DMD 13, Aaron Mertz GMS 12 East, educating “these individuals to improve the oral health research, health care education and research” in Dubai, the UAE, and the region. ing orthopedic disease GMS 12 DMD 16, Eamon Chory DMD 15, DMD 16, Ramandeep Samra DMD 15, education, and patient care of the region,” says GSDM Dean Jeffrey “We are proud of the dedicated and talented faculty, staff, students, of the temporomandibular Chris Connell DMD 15, David Garazi Lyle Smith DMD 15, and Habib Tarzi DMD 13. W. Hutter. The institute educated dental school graduates in an array and graduates of BUIDRE,” Hutter says, “and wish the Dubai School of joint (TMJ). DMD 15, Josh Gilbert DMD 14, Congratulations, guys! of specialties. Dental Medicine well in the new endeavor.” (Credit: BU Today)

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➜ update on the applied strategic plan

The Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine tified and task forces are being created. Task forces will present Goal 5: Provide outstanding oral health care to Goal 8: RECRUIT, DEVELOP, AND RETAIN EXCELLENT AND created both an empowering and inspiring vision through an next steps at the annual ASP meeting. the local, national, and global community. DIVERSE FACULTY AND STAFF. Applied Strategic Plan (ASP) that will determine the future of the Achievements – Achievements – Goal 3: Promote continual scientific discovery • Quality Assurance Program successfully established. • A staff survey was conducted and results shared with the School and make a positive contribution to Boston University, and scholarship through outstanding basic, • Evaluated current curriculum for Intramural Post-doctoral community at different forums. our community, the region, and dental education. In order to clinical, and translational research. Pediatric Dentistry Care program. • A needs assessment for faculty to address perceived faculty achieve the vision, the Applied Strategic Planning Committee Achievements – Future plan – Implement an Intramural Post-doctoral Pediatric development needs was conducted. A junior faculty/mid- (ASPC) developed 10 goals with supporting objectives and inte- • The School has developed a Research Office under the associ- Dentistry Care program. career development program is ongoing. grated action plans (IAPs). The IAPs were designed to translate ate dean for research (ADR) with an extensive research infra- Future plan – Institute a development program based on survey plans into action. Implementation of the Applied Strategic Plan structure supportive of faculty development. Grant support Goal 6: Sustain an environment of mutual respect results. Create/improve individualized developmental plans for has started and our School has already had three meetings (two mechanisms are in place to facilitate internal and external grant and a strong sense of community and ownership. all faculty and staff as part of the annual faculty performance quarterly and one semi-annual) to monitor progress and share application processes, including IRB applications. Achievements – review process. achievements with the ASPC. To share progress and achieve- • ADR designed and facilitated the establishment of multi- • Designed and conducted a communications survey. and interdisciplinary research teams, e.g., the Oral Cancer • Developed a Staff Forum. A representative of the Staff Goal 9: Provide excellent supportive and career- ments with the entire School community, a brief overview of Research Initiative (OCRI), which resulted in 34 collaborations Forum will have a permanent seat on the Dean’s Executive enhancing services to our students throughout achievements and future plans for each goal is presented here. in 6 months. Committee; the staff representative will rotate every 8 months. their careers. • ADR developed a dental research website to showcase • Annual programs focused on continual development of ethics Achievements – Goal 1: Design and construct a new facility which emerging scholars, share new collaborations, and provide the and professionalism have been implemented. • The dean appointed an assistant dean for student affairs. supports our mission. GSDM community with extensive funding opportunities. Future plan – Share the results of the communications survey • Added additional key personnel, including the assistant direc- Achievements – • ADR established the inaugural Boston University Henry M. with whole community and propose recommendations tor of student affairs, and a career resources coordinator in • A task force worked with the Smith Group architectural firm Goldman School of Dental Medicine Research Retreat in an for enhancement. the Student Affairs Office. to analyze existing space and utilization, understand future effort to expand awareness about research taking place at the • Recruited a director of minority and multicultural affairs in the direction and needs, develop and present several facility solu- School and to explore new collaborative opportunities. Goal 7: Sustain and improve our financial health Office of the Assistant Dean for Admissions. tion options, and develop a Facility Master Plan for the School. • Research workshops are scheduled regularly to help in support of our mission. • Developed a comprehensive Career Resource Center for • The School engaged the Huron Consulting Group to develop faculty establish new funding and resources and expand Achievements – students and alumni. a financial model to forecast the financial implications of the professional networks. • A Development and Alumni Future plan – Continuously Facility Master Plan. • ADR created faculty profile pages for the GSDM community. Relations Office has been monitor all student service • The administration presented the Facility Master Plan and Future plan – During ASP semi-annual meeting, a strategy about developed and fully staffed. applied strategic performance based on various Comparative Analysis of proposed sites for a new GSDM positioning ourselves to be responsive to possible funding support • Giving from alumni, friends, plan implementation summary performance matrices and modify facility to the University Space Committee. changes was discussed. This strategy discussion will be continued. corporations, foundations, strategies accordingly. Goal # of Objectives Target IAP’s* till date IAP’s Future plan – Work with the Schools of Medicine and Public Health and the GSDM community Short Term Mid/Long Term Completed in determining future space needs of the Medical Campus and how Goal 4: Provide outstanding community services has increased. Goal 10: Recruit and the new GSDM facility might meet those space needs conjointly. and inspire civic engagement. • Work with department 2 2 4 4 4 enroll an excellent and Achievements – chair(s) and director(s) to 3 2 4 20 19 diverse student body. Goal 2: Provide excellence in lifelong dental edu- • The School is promoting the oral health of our local community establish and review appropri- 4 1 3 1 1 Achievements – cation and scholarship. and raising the visibility of the GSDM by expanding the number ate fiscal targets. 5 4 2 19 18 • Developed a program to Achievements – of oral health outreach programs and advertising these as volun- Future plan – Further develop disseminate ongoing communica- 6 3 1 24 23 • In December 2010 a Curriculum Summit was held to review teer opportunities for students, faculty, and alumni. financial controls, policies, tions with pre-professional advi- 7 7 4 # # the DMD curriculum in light of our goal to provide excellence • The School created a plan to integrate service learning into and tools that aid in budget sors about innovations in in lifelong dental education and scholarship. The didactic all 4 years of the DMD curriculum: a minimum of 20 hours of management and expand the 8 3 11 7 our philosophy. curriculum is being revised to support a new framework for service learning activities that reinforce and build upon didac- project plan to include project 9 2 1 8 7 Future plan – To evaluate use of didactic and clinical education. tic concepts, and 20 hours of required community service. costs that aid in annual budget 10 1 2 4 3 non-cognitive measures in the • In March 2012 a second Curriculum Summit was held to • Community Health Programs (CHP) developed goals for stu- preparation. In long term, the Total 91 82 admissions process in order to engage a cross-section of the School community in a pre- dents in the internship and placement opportunities to gain goal plans to explore activity- enroll an excellent and diverse planning process to explore the transition of the current stu- experience in program planning and public policy. based costing as a means to short term-Less than 12 months; Mid/Long term-Over 12 months student body. To explore feasibil- *IAP-integrated action plan dent clinical practice setting into a Group Practice Model. Future plan – Regularly monitor types of events and populations more accurately distribute indi- #-Four new objectives were included under Goal 7 and two objectives ity of dual degree tracks with were merged in semi-annual meeting. The IAP’s for these objectives Future plan – Planning for the preliminary design of the Group served; number and type of collaborating organizations; and rect overhead costs on program are being developed. other professional and academic Practice Model has started. Key success factors have been iden- number of student, staff, faculty, and alumni volunteers. P&L statements. disciplines.

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GSDM Researchers Recognized at IADR Researchers at the Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine those who had 15 teeth but took care of broken roots and All in the Family (GSDM) enjoyed success at the 90th General Session and maintained clean, healthy mouths lived longer than those who Exhibition of the International Association for Dental Research averaged 22 teeth. “We need Shaefferzord power, now!” (IADR) in Iguacu Falls, Brazil, June 20–23, 2012. “The moral of this story is that genetics may give you more ➜ “I know I speak for all of us at the Henry M. Goldman School of teeth remaining, but you need to take care of them,” Dr. Janket GSDM That could be how the Shaeffer siblings summon each other for help fast. Dental Medicine when I say that I am so proud of our GSDM said. “Having fewer teeth with good oral health maintenance was family! Just as the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers combined into the giant faculty for the research excellence they shared with the interna- better for cardiovascular survival. So you can modify the genetic tional audience at IADR,” Dean Jeffrey W. Hutter said, “as well as influence somewhat.” Megazord when they couldn’t solve a problem individually, the Shaeffers the broad spectrum of their research activities.” Assistant Professor Brenda Heaton presented the results come together at light speed whenever any one of them needs assistance. Dr. Laura Kaufman won first prize in the post-doctoral geriatric of her research in a talk, “Partial-Mouth Recordings: Evaluating With 11 dentists in the family—7 of them GSDM grads—that assistance oral research category for her poster, "Centenarian Offspring: Oral Assumptions and Validity in Periodontitis Association Studies." Health Outcomes Reflect Systemic Health Status" with coauthors Her research was funded by the School of Dentistry at the often comes in dental form. continued Tiffany Setiono, Dr. Paula K. Friedman, Associate Professor Dr. University of Birmingham, England, after placing second in the Tom Perls of the BU School of Medicine, and the New England Young Investigators international research competition at the Centenarian Study. The study looked at the oral health of cente- 2011 IADR General Session. She traveled to England last year to narians—those who live 100+ years—and their 70– to 80–year–old complete the work with her collaborators. children. The subjects are participants in the New England “Partial-mouth recordings (PMR) of periodontitis have received Centenarian Study at the BU School of Medicine. criticism due to underestimation of disease in surveillance activi- “Our findings include lower rates of edentulism and dentures ties,” Heaton said. “However, the relevance of this criticism in stud- in centenarian offspring, along with higher rates of reported ies of association has not been investigated.” excellent/very good oral health,” Dr. Kaufman said. “The superior Her research found that misclassification of periodontal disease oral health status of the offspring parallels the systemic health from PMR is not random and has limited bias. PMR protocols advantages previously shown amongst the centenarian offspring.” introduce negligible bias in studies of association, according Dr. Sok-Ja Janket was a runner-up in the same category for her to the results. poster, "Dental Prostheses and Cardiovascular Survival: A 15-Year Debora Heller PERIO 16 gave an oral presentation and received Follow-Up Study." This was a longitudinal study supported by the Wrigley Clinical Salivary Research Award for Dental Scientists the American Heart Association with coauthors Dr. Judith Jones, for her abstract, “Microarray Based Characterization of Early Dr. Markku Surakka, Dr. Jukka H. Meurman, and Andrea Lam Acquired Enamel Pellicle Colonizers.” Her mentors were Drs. Eva DMD 16. The study showed that just having a lot of teeth did not Helmerhorst, Frank Oppenheim, and Bruce Paster from the Forsyth bring about longer survival from cardiovascular disease. Rather, Institute.

In Memoriam: Kristen Donovan Senior Patient Coordinator Dean Hutter shared a mes- enjoyed the beach, cooking, reading, and Kristen Donovan of Brookline, sage with the GSDM community: spending the holidays with her family. Massachusetts (formerly of “Kristen was a beloved mem- Besides her parents, Kristen is survived Milford), passed away sur- ber of our GSDM community by a brother, Kevin R. Donovan of Somerville, rounded by her family on who exemplified the spirit of Massachusetts; a sister, Kelli A. Donovan Thursday, March 29, 2012, collegiality and caring that we and brother-in-law Mark Mulcahy, both after a long illness. She was 30. all value so much. She went of Watertown, Massachusetts; a grand- The Shaeffer family Kristen was born May 27, out of her way to ensure that mother, Phyllis Chapdelaine of Northboro, outside one of Michael 1981 in Hartford, Connecticut, patients were treated with the Massachusetts; and many aunts, uncles, and Suji's practices to Robert J. and June C. utmost professionalism and cousins, and friends. (Chapdelaine) Donovan. always went above and beyond You may make donations in Kristen’s She grew up in Milford and was a 1999 expectations to assist our students, faculty, memory to the American Heart Association, graduate of Milford High School, where and her colleagues.” 22 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701 or she was a member of the National Honor Kristen was a loving daughter, sister, to The New England Organ Bank, 60 First Society. She later attended Boston University. granddaughter, niece, cousin, and friend. She Avenue, Waltham, MA 02451.

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(l-r) Francis, Michael, William Shaeffer DMD 02 remembers calling broth- He never complained, incidentally, that 10 of William’s accounting brain still gets used during tax (clockwise from top Willette, William, and ers Michael and Paul (both DMD 01) during his first “I knew whenever I Willette’s female friends escorted him around campus. time, Francis points out. William’s skill set also includes middle) Warren and Warren Shaeffer complicated extraction after graduating—a two-hour “We would actually name friends as honorary carpentry: as a teenager he repurposed closet doors Linda Shaeffer and was in trouble, they daughter Daphne; endeavor that didn’t seem to be ending any time soon: Shaeffers,” says Michael DMD 01. and built them into the waiting room at his mother’s Francis and Suzanne “I got their voicemails because they were with would drop everything The honors student, Michael, started GSDM the practice. Today, Willette owns that practice and Shaeffer with sons patients,” William says. “Within 30 minutes each of same year as his brother Paul, who could not meet William’s work has endured. Clinton, Jackson, and them had walked in the door with their oral surgery kits with Impressions staff because he was treating Warren Shaeffer and wife Linda, both dentists, Harrison; Willette and come to help me. Shaeffer and daughter ready to help me. By that time, I had finished the work, a patient emergency. graduated and met at the University of Louisville Dental Claire, not photo- but that felt so good because I knew whenever I was in We all do the same “Mike was born a dentist,” says Francis. “You School. Warren worked as a lab tech for his brothers graphed, husband trouble, they would drop everything and come to help couldn’t keep him out of mom’s dental office.” and sister before starting dental school in 2005. Jeff Crabtree; Michael me. We all do the same thing for each other.” thing for each other.” The Shaeffers recall their brother Michael as a “It’s fun to compare the two schools,” Warren says. and Suji Shaeffer with Luke, Leona, and Leah If there is ever a time that you want a support team —William Shaeffer DMD 02 7-year-old wearing a tie and working the practice’s front “We’ve had similar experiences. It was just as hard and at your side, it’s while in dental school. So it’s no sur- desk. Years later, he wrote his dental school application just as rewarding, it seems.” prise the Shaeffers were thrilled when one sibling after on the office computer. The only school-related disagreements among another chose BU. Willette, DMD 98 and the family Finally, there was William, aka “The Full Package,” Warren and his siblings spark from which dental prod- science geek according to mom and fellow dentist Lilia, DMD 02. Despite being the oldest Shaeffer, he was the ucts they use—a preference they carried over from their went first. She picked GSDM for its reputation and the Francis (embarrassed and trying to hide from his big last to go to dental school. He is the sole Shaeffer to follow respective alma maters. positive impression Dr. Sydell Shaw made during her sister) sink all the way down in his chair until there was in his father’s footsteps and try accounting as a profession, You might think the Shaeffers have a monopoly prospective student interview. (The Shaeffers joke that nothing left.” Willette says, “The instructors would let a fact he jokingly tries to forget among his dentist family. on dentistry in Jacksonville, Florida. In fact, they own Dr. Shaw and Lilia are siblings because of their similar us do it!” “I knew that was going to come out!” William tells six practices—four in Jacksonville; one in nearby motherly instincts.) Most times, however, Willette helped Francis feel Impressions staff as he both sighs and fights to contain Switzerland, Florida; and one in Decatur, Georgia. Every Next in line was Francis DMD 99: the family comfortable at school. “It just felt like home,” Francis his laughter (a problem all the Shaeffers seem to have staff dentist is a Shaeffer. jokester. Turning the tables, Willette had fun at her little says. “We lived in the same apartment building when in a room together). “It didn’t take me long to That includes Michael’s wife, Suji, DMD 01 and brother’s expense. “It was his first day of school and (Harrison Court) and I literally moved in next door to figure out accounting wasn’t what I wanted to do. I also Paul’s wife, Elizabeth, AEGD 99 DMD 02. Both brothers Francis was sitting in class meeting people,” Willette Willette and became the honorary little brother of that went to dental lab school. After my first semester I was met their wives at GSDM and practice with them. says. “I tapped on the classroom window and saw graduating class.” 100 percent sure I wanted to go to dental school.” “The days when Suji and I practice together are

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Note: Three little Shaeffers are less than 1 year old and have yet to declare their careers. “Students are getting more “I’m probably the most enthusiastic about the idea comfortable now dropping of all the siblings going to BU together,” Francis says. “And their ages are so close, it would be—it would be into the office, and they’re the same experience we had!” Michael notes the siblings should think about starting PASS earlier now.” buying a South End brownstone now for the children to —Liz Pinone live in at BU. Chances are they will become dentists if their par- ents inspire them half as much as Lilia did her children. While working to help a family from Equatorial The Shaeffers insist their mom was a role model for Guinea adapt to life in the U.S. as part of her senior- them, but Lilia won’t take credit. year thesis, Liz found that she had a knack for work- “It’s not an accident that all of us became dentists,” ing with people. Francis says. “It’s really seeing mom come home every “I just had a passion for helping people,“ Liz says, day energized about what she does and being able to “doing anything I could to make sure they felt com- help people. How many professions are there where you fortable.” This was as simple as turning on a stove or BU alums and the my calmest, easiest days of the week,” Michael says. can really make a meaningful difference? Where some- using the local bus. She stayed at Providence College Shaeffer parents—not “When we’re apart, it’s almost like I’m on an island.” one walks in in pain and walks out feeling better?” after graduation and enrolled in a master’s program photographed, Paul and Suji agrees that working with her husband is great, That desire to help people feel better is something in counseling. Elizabeth Shaeffer but says, “The only thing about having family in the both their mom and dad taught them, and it is The final piece of the puzzle came by chance same profession is at dinnertime you always end up with far-reaching. when the college placed her in a graduate assistant- dentistry stories.” “Even before we knew what community service ship working for the alumni and development office. Like the Shaeffers—whose grandfather, Francisco was, it was part of our lives,” says Willette. She recalls “I never thought about working in higher educa- Baylon, was a dentist—Suji’s grandfather was a dentist. an example from her childhood: “We were a mili- tion before that, but I loved it!” Liz says. “As Career Suji’s grandfather practiced dentistry in Korea. tary family so we would invite all the children whose Resources Coordinator, I’m at Boston University and “He passed away young so I didn’t get to learn much fathers were overseas or who were low-income in the counseling people from diverse cultures. I’m really from him, but my father has a surprising amount of area to my mom’s dental office at Christmastime for a using what I learned in school!” knowledge about dentistry, which he learned from his carnival. Dad dressed up as Santa. My brother William In the few months Liz has held the position in father,” Suji says. would pick them up in the family station wagon and Career Services, she has already developed strong The family tree now extends even further into bring them to our office. And if they couldn’t make it relationships with students and alumni. The office GSDM. Suji’s sister Bin Na Lee graduated BU undergrad to the party that year, we would drop off giant bags of had 50 attendees at its first workshop for the and started her first year of dental school this fall. She toys from Santa.” Finding Focus Postdoctoral Application Support Service (PASS). is also a talented artist and created several paintings Willette—who has earned the nickname Dr. Saint Liz has helped students find jobs, write résumés and for Michael and Suji’s practice. from her brothers—leads the family’s mission work ➜ As Career Resources Coordinator, personal statements, apply for scholarships, and pre- And who knows how far the family practice will in Africa, the Dominican Republic, Asia, and the rural Liz Pinone draws on a diverse skill set. And our pare for interviews. continue to grow? United States. She estimates she has volunteered in “Students are getting more comfortable now students are doing better as a result. Michael and Suji’s son, Luke, talks about “fixing Africa 14 times but says she would never be able to dropping into the office,” she says. “And they’re start- people’s teeth.” Suji’s 10-year-old niece says she’ll be do it without her brothers, who helped collect supplies Among the most influential—though unex- ing PASS earlier now.” an orthodontist. Francis is betting son Harrison will be and treat her patients while she was away. pected—of her experiences is a childhood in In the coming year, Liz hopes to set up blind mock a general dentist and Jack will be an orthodontist. His “Willette keeps charity at the tops of our minds,” interviews with students and alumni and make the Spain. Her NBA–player dad and mom moved son Clinton wants to be the first astronaut dentist. Francis says. “Part of why we all went to BU is Career Services website more robust. This fall, she Drawing on her science background, Willette says, that we arrived in this very nurturing environment participated in her first GSDM orientation. “He’ll be able to use zero gravity to create new metals she created.” there several years before her birth, when her father “I hope that interacting with students from the because you can change a metal’s organic matrix!” Despite all their successes, the Shaeffers remain left the Atlanta Hawks to play for Madrid’s Estudiantes. beginning will help build relationships and get them “You always have to take the fun out of it,” humble. They are quick to recognize their family mem- Liz moved back to the U.S. when she was six, but to seek me out more often and earlier in their dental Francis teases. bers’ great deeds, but downplay their own. They may returned to Spain to study in high school and college. student careers,” Liz says. “A lot of times when the children say they want not actually be Power Rangers, but there are likely The time abroad convinced her to pursue global studies When they do, GSDM students will learn a lot to be something like a guitarist or painter it won’t be many people out there—both dental patients and as an undergraduate and, to this day, compels her to from Liz. In Career Services, Liz has found the rare just that,” Michael says. “It’ll be a guitarist-dentist or a otherwise—who have benefited from the Shaeffers’ work with diverse cultures such as those at the opportunity to incorporate her many experiences and painter-dentist.” superpowers. Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine. passions into her work.

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Dr. Kilgore continued, “We received glowing feed- Medicine. In addition to his academic appointments, back from faculty and students at the Boston University Dr. Chogle has maintained an endodontic practice since Institute for Dental Research and Education BUIDRE 2000, most recently practicing at the Faculty Dental Dubai, where Dr. Chogle served as program director Practice, BUIDRE, Dubai. in endodontics and where he had the reputation as an Dr. Chogle serves as a reviewer for endodontic excellent educator and mentor to his residents. I am articles for both the Academy of General Dentistry and thrilled that we have been able to recruit such an out- the Quintessence International Editorial Review Board. standing clinician and academic and one who has the Amongst his many awards, Dr. Chogle is particularly skill, energy, and enthusiasm to continue the high level of proud of having received the “Outstanding Instructor” excellence of our endodontic program.” award from the CWRU School of Dental Medicine Dean Jeffrey W. Hutter concurs: “Dr. Chogle joins the Student Council in 2007. In addition, during his tenure Boston University community with a reputation of excel- at CWRU School of Dental Medicine, the Department lence in clinical care, scholarship, instruction, and men- torship. I am confident that he will carry on his record of excellence in his position as director of the Advanced “Dr. Chogle joins the Boston University Specialty Education Program in Endodontics. I look for- community with a reputation of ward to seeing his positive influence on the program.” Dr. Chogle’s enthusiasm matches that of Dr. Kilgore excellence in clinical care, scholarship, and Dean Hutter: “The great reviews of Boston as a city, the sense of history and accomplishment that accom- instruction, and mentorship.” panies a school such as Boston University, and the high repute of GSDM’s endodontics program, in particular, of Endodontics received the Outstanding Department have not only motivated me but also made this move an award for 2006 and 2007. exciting opportunity for me to enter into and grow as part Dr. Chogle participates internationally in numerous of the BU family! I have been happily surprised to find my professional and scholarly events every year. In 2011, he expectations surpassed by the personal interactions and served as chair of the Scientific Committee of the Pan- the quality of the academic environment at GSDM. Arab Endodontic Conference. Since 2008, Dr. Chogle “Even though I am new to Boston, I have been in close has been a judge for the oral presentations at the annual contact with the program for the last three years as the sessions of the American Association of Endodontists director of the endodontics program at BUIDRE. This (AAE). He also currently serves on the Regenerative experience has helped immensely in easing the transition Endodontics Committee for the AAE. Among his activi- into this new position and to 'hit the ground running,' as ties in 2010, Dr. Chogle participated in a panel discus- they say. sion at AEEDC, Dubai, on “Endodontic Therapy vs. GSDM Welcomes “an “We have a wonderful program with motivated resi- Implant Treatment” and presented at the Highlight to dents, dedicated staff, and highly qualified faculty. That Successful Endodontic Therapy at the Tawam Dental Outstanding Candidate” In this role, Dr. Chogle will be responsible for all makes my job to make a ‘great’ program a little better Center, Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, UAE. aspects of the Advanced Specialty Education Program much easier!" Dr. Chogle’s work has been published extensively, DR. SAMI CHOGLE APPOINTED in Endodontics, including the selection and mentoring Dr. Chogle received a Bachelor of Dental Surgery appearing many times in the Journal of Endodontics and TO LEAD ENDODONTICS of its post-doctoral residents and the organization and from Dharwad University in India in 1989; a Specialty other scientific journals. Among his scholarly accom- oversight of the program’s curriculum. This will include Certificate in Endodontics and Master of Science plishments, Dr. Chogle was a guest editor with Dr. overall responsibility for the program’s didactic and clini- in Dentistry from Case Western Reserve University Gerald A. Ferretti for the 2009 edition of Dental Clinics After an extensive international search, Dr. cal education, research, and the master’s thesis and (CWRU) School of Dental Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio, of North America (DCNA) entitled “Medical and Dental ➜ in 2000; and a DMD from CWRU School of Dental Considerations in Traumatic Dental Injuries,” and he Sami Chogle was appointed director of the Boston doctoral dissertation committees of the post-doctoral residents enrolled in the combined programs. Medicine in 2003. Dr. Chogle is a diplomate of the recently worked with Dr. Harold Goodis in editing the University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Professor of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and American Board of Endodontics. July 2012 edition of DCNA on regenerative endodontics. Medicine Advanced Specialty Education Program Associate Dean for Advanced Education & International He also holds an adjunct faculty appointment as Dr. Chogle is a member of the Emirates Endodontic associate professor in the Department of Endodontics Association, Indian Dental Association, Indian Endodontic (ASEP) in Endodontics. The GSDM community Programs Dr. Thomas Kilgore headed the search to fill the position. He shared his thoughts about the at GSDM, as well as an adjunct faculty appointment as Society, American Dental Education Association, was pleased to welcome Dr. Sami Chogle into the appointment: “The search for a new program director in associate professor in the Department of Endodontics International Association of Dental Research, Ohio position on August 1, 2012. post-doctoral endodontics was thorough. Based on Dr. at the CWRU School of Dental Medicine. He previ- Association of Endodontists, American Dental Association, Chogle’s background in clinical patient care, academics, ously served as assistant professor and later, director of Greater Cleveland Dental Society, Ohio Dental Association, and research, he was an outstanding candidate.” undergraduate endodontics at CWRU School of Dental and the American Association of Endodontics.

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expand their practices’ social media efforts or SMG University, where she completed the courses required Pamela Baldassarre alums teaching dentists about practice management. to apply to GSDM. outside her Bedford, New In the short term, she wants to re-engage BU alumni She reflects fondly on her GSDM days—tutoring Hampshire practice through special events and programs. She doesn’t know younger DMD students, participating in the Notes yet what that “magic event” is that will hook them, but Service, and living on Beacon Street in Brookline with she has an idea. Ronni Schnell DMD 81. She names Steve Polins, John “I think anything that makes people more productive Fisher, Gennaro Cataldo, Paula K. Friedman, Tom and enriches their lives will resonate with alumni. That’s Kilgore, and Carl McManama as professors who influ- the litmus test for us.” enced her as a dental student. These could be different events for different alumni, After completing her degrees, she worked as a and that’s why she’s so passionate about the BU Affinity part-time assistant clinical instructor in post-doctoral Network. Affinity programs are those that match people periodontology at GSDM while in private practice not by what BU school or college they attended, but by with her father in Framingham for two years. She other factors, such as geography, industry, or shared married Marshall Baldassarre DMD 78 OMFS 81 and

Dr. Baldassarre “It’s because of BU treating a patient in her Bedford office that I am who I am today. BU gave me the foundation that helps  Pamela Baldassarre me evolve as a dental DMD 82 PERIO 84 professional. You can’t forget why you get to "You can't forget why you where you are.” get to where you are." Regional & International Networks. The BUAC leads interests. Baldassarre sees participation in affinity the Boston University Alumni Association, of which groups as a better way for alumni to make connections ➜ Pamela Baldassarre is a doer. Shadi Daher DMD 90 OMFS 94 is president. for jobs and create internships for current BU students. “There’s enthusiasm on the Alumni Council right It comes down to one important question: How does When she takes a leadership role—and people often now,” says Baldassarre. “The members feel produc- the quality of a BU education convert to getting your ask her to—you can be sure progress will follow. tive.” Among the council’s top priorities right now is career started? ensuring that its mission supports the concept of “one For Baldassarre, the quality of her BU education is a Currently the delegate at large of the New Hampshire BU”—and Baldassarre credits Daher for taking charge. given and something she appreciates daily. Dental Society and secretary/treasurer for the ADA “Shadi is looking for the council to have a clear “It’s because of BU that I am who I am today,” vision, not just be a figurehead,” Baldassarre says. Baldassarre says. “BU gave me the foundation that the two moved to Bedford, New Hampshire, where “We are making the Strategic Plan a living document. helps me evolve as a dental professional. You can’t for- they now live with their children, Laura and Gregory. First Trustee District and past chair of the ADA The programs we create have to fit the plan because get why you get to where you are.” The Baldassarres practice their respective specialties Council on Membership, Dr. Baldassarre recently that’s where BU has determined the University needs In a way, Baldassarre was always part of BU. Her at Baldassarre Oral Surgery & Periodontal Center in added a new role—member of the Boston University to go.” father, Dr. Eliot Zigelbaum, was on faculty in post- Bedford and Nashua, New Hampshire. Alumni Council (BUAC). Both Daher and Dean Jeffrey W. Hutter played doctoral periodontology. A native of Framingham, Wherever Dr. Baldassarre goes, her allegiance is The BUAC includes approximately 40 alums who important roles in Baldassarre’s appointment to the Massachusetts, she grew up around some of those firmly in Boston. are leaders in their professions, communities, and council in 2011. famous names who would later become her mentors: “There needs to be pride in being a BU student, at BU. Each council member serves on at least one Baldassarre envisions a BU where each school and Morris Ruben, Hyman Smuckler, Henry Goldman, alum, staff, or faculty,” she says. “The Alumni Council is of the following committees: Career Networking college draws on the unique expertise of its students Spencer Frankl, and Jeffrey W. Hutter. working to create that value.” & Student Engagement, College/School Relations, and alumni to help each other excel professionally. She graduated from the University of Pennsylvania And Dr. Baldassarre is surely a valuable new mem- Communications & Marketing, Development, and This could mean COM alums helping GSDM alums as a registered dental hygienist and returned to Boston ber of the council.

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Dr. carl mcmanama 2005 Metcalf Cup & Prize Winner In his 36 years at Boston University, Dr. John Carroll Master Teachers McManama—“Carl” to all—has come to embody excel- lence in teaching at the Henry M. Goldman School of tireless and inspirational— Dental Medicine. Fondly referred to as a “workhorse” these instructors brought by his department chair, McManama has taught 31 metcalf home to gsdm courses to more than 4,300 aspiring dentists and dental medicine teachers since 1976. He still directs 17 percent of the pre-doctoral curriculum, teaches in the School’s clinic, mentors countless students and junior faculty, lectures regularly around the world to professional orga- nizations, and maintains a private practice.

➜ The Metcalf Cup & Prize was “By teaching alongside established in 1973 by a gift from the late Dr. Arthur G. B. Metcalf, an alumnus and Dr. McManama, I have not trustee of Boston University. Each fall, the only become a better clinician, Metcalf Committee invites students, faculty, but also a better educator.” and alumni to submit letters recommending current full-time faculty members for Accolades abound on campus for McManama consideration for the Metcalf Awards. from those who learn from him—students, junior faculty mentees, and peers—for his precise teaching “The purpose of the prize,” Dr. Metcalf Dr. Laisheng Chou style that blends real-world experience into lectures, stated at the time of its creation, “is to 2002 Metcalf Cup & Prize Winner a model chairside manner of calm reassurance, and create a systematic procedure for the A world–renowned expert lecturer in bone tissue engi- As a true testament to his teaching excellence, his innovative curriculum development. “By teaching neering, molecular biocompatibility of implant materials, Dr. Chou has left a legacy of students who have incor- alongside Dr. McManama, I have not only become a review of the quality of teaching at Boston and HIV-associated oral lesions, Dr. Chou also is a pro- porated his organized methods and compassionate atti- better clinician, but also a better educator,” said a young University and the identification and fessor in the School of Dental Medicine’s Department tudes in classrooms and labs where they now teach or faculty member. “New graduates looking for teaching advancement of those members of the of Restorative Sciences/Biomaterials and director of its in treating patients in their dental practices. “Smart but positions clamor to be assigned to his pre–clinical lab Oral AIDS Clinic. He has developed new courses and down-to-earth,” says another former student, “Dr. Chou courses because of his dynamic teaching style and faculty who excel as teachers.” an array of new methods of instruction since joining the is exceptional because he is not just a star; he makes his innovative methods in a profession which tends to Excellence in teaching requires mastery of the sub- faculty in 1994, and holds patents for a number of bio- new stars and helps them shine.” make changes very slowly,” said a long-time colleague. ject matter, successful strategies for challenging stu- medical inventions, including one for scaffolds for bone Before joining the Boston University faculty, Dr. Chou “He should be nominated for a ‘Lifetime Best Teacher’ dents and engaging them in ambitious learning; and tissue engineering. was a fellow at both the Medical Research Council of award,” said a student in his faculty evaluation. thorough, thoughtful evaluation of student work. A tireless teacher, clinician, researcher, and admin- Canada and the University of Chicago, principal inves- McManama joined the Boston University faculty The Henry M. Goldman School of Dental istrator, he is famous within the School of Dental tigator for the oral pathology division of the University after earning a Boston College undergraduate degree Medicine proudly includes two Metcalf Cup & Prize Medicine for his clarity when teaching state-of-the- of California’s School of Dentistry in San Francisco, and in 1970, a doctorate from Loyola University of Chicago winners on the faculty. In 2002, Dr. Laisheng Chou art, complex material. “The ease with which Dr. Chou taught at both Shanghai Railway Medical University and in 1975, and serving his residency in family dentistry at became the first GSDM recipient and in 2005, Dr. explains challenging material is a testament to his Shanghai No. 2 Medical University in China. He received Boston’s Forsyth Dental Center. A Boston native who John Carroll McManama became the second. “I genuine brilliance as a teacher,” says a former student. his doctorate of dental medicine in 1978 from Shanghai still lives in the city’s Jamaica Plain section, he has been asked that these two faculty members be included A current graduate student notes of the Chinese-born No. 2 Medical University, post–doctoral diplomas in bestowed every major teaching award from the Henry in this issue,” said Dean Jeffrey W. Hutter, “because professor, “Not only is he an expert within multiple oral pathology and oral medicine from the University M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine, and has served their tireless efforts with our students is a type of areas of dentistry, he is also able to communicate his of California, and his PhD in oral biology from the as its grand marshal at graduation ceremonies for the philanthropy of which I am very proud.” knowledge appropriately to his students.” University of British Columbia. past 18 years.

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Commencement Weekend 2012

“I am truly honored and grateful to be “Dentistry is now part of our identity. standing here. It has been a tough We have been through a lot and only journey for all of us. After going through those who went through this program dental school, I can confidently truly understand what it means and say that there isn’t anything that we what it takes to become a dentist. cannot overcome. Maybe this may have Being part of this very special class been the School’s intention all along. has been an honor and a privilege, and I hope we remember only the good it is with my deepest and most sincere things, stay strong, challenge ourselves, feelings that I congratulate you all in and make BU proud.” this remarkable accomplishment.” Co-Valedictorian Jaeseop Lee delivering his speech to the GSDM Class of 2012. —Jaeseop Lee DMD 12 —Jun Hyuk Hwang DMD 12 Co-Valedictorian Jun Hyuk Hwang addressing the graduating class.

The 2012 Commencement On Friday, May 18, 2012, the Boston University Henry M. Goldman School Periodontology & Oral Biology and community outreach events (beyond the Congratulations, graduates, and thank you of Dental Medicine honored new graduates at the School’s 48th annual Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Dr. mandatory ones)—which is the highest for letting me join you on this special day!” Ceremony held a special Convocation. The late–afternoon ceremony boasted approximately 190 DMD Cataldo Leone and BU School of Medicine percent for any class to date! You reflect Following Dr. Kleinman’s speech, Class and 77 post-doctoral student participants. Assistant Professor of Microbiology Dr. your commitment to global health and of 2012 President Alisun Kovach, Vice significance for many. Dean of Marsh Chapel Reverend Dr. Robert Allan Hill began the ceremony Stephanie M. Oberhaus. leadership by who you are—the graduating President Shivali Gohel, AS Class of 2012 with an invocation. Dean Jeffrey W. Hutter followed by welcoming the gradu- The 2012 Commencement speaker, Dr. classes represent 30 countries including the President Sathvik Seshadri, and AS Vice The late afternoon ceremony ating students, family and friends, and faculty and staff, adding, “The DMD Dushanka Kleinman (Rear Admiral, USPHS U.S. And, you are on your way to lifelong President Puneet Arora ascended the stage Class of 2012 holds a very special meaning to me since you began your den- retired), was then introduced to the audi- learning with 30 percent of you continuing to present the 2012 Class Gift. boasted approximately 190 tal education at the same time that I was appointed dean of the Henry M. ence. Dr. Kleinman is a proud alumna, to advanced education.” Added Dean Hutter, “On behalf of all DMD and 77 post-doctoral Goldman School of Dental Medicine. I have watched you and your classmates having earned her Certificate in Advanced She continued, “It is clear that you are a the faculty, staff, and students both present grow into confident, competent dental professionals and I am delighted to Graduate Study and Master of Science in class with heart and soul and a class that can and future, I want to thank the members of student participants. share this special occasion with you as you receive your degrees.” Dentistry in Dental Public Health at GSDM. and will make a difference worldwide. Soon the 2012 Class for contributing to this very Attendees were treated this year to two student speeches, one from each Said Kleinman to the graduates: “You you will be off with diplomas and certificates special gift to our School. Words cannot of the co-valedictorians: Jun Hyuk Hwang and Jaeseop Lee. The duo also have taken good advantage of your time in hand, but before you go, I would like to describe the significance of this gift and spent time honoring the parents and family members who had traveled inter- here and you are adding to the legacy of leave you with three thoughts: First, health what it means to me and our School. You nationally to share in their achievement. this School. You have shown your com- is more than health care. Second, quality of have now set a precedent for future classes The Spencer N. Frankl Award for Excellence in Teaching was presented mitment to population health—two-thirds care is more than technical excellence. And to emulate and I thank you from the bottom to two outstanding faculty members during the ceremony: Professor of of the pre-doctoral class volunteered for finally, leadership is more than taking charge. of my heart.”

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Dean Hutter also thanked Ronald his daughter, Katy Bednar DMD 12; Cheryl Following this, Dean Hutter led the class Weissman PROS 77—CEO and founder Ullman ENDO 80, who presented to her in reciting the Oath of the Class of 2012 and Commencement of Gentle Dental Associates and a valued son, Charles Ullman DMD 12; Ping Kang brought the ceremony to a close, adding, member of the Dean’s Advisory Board—for Cheng PROS 80 DMD 83, who presented “By receiving your degrees and certificates, you Weekend Events the generosity he has shown in matching the to his son, Jared Cheng DMD 12; Araxie have earned the chance to uphold our, and now contributions that came forth from the DMD Yetenekian-Gettas DMD 86, who pre- your, School’s values and have a positive impact Annual senior awards Brunch and AS Classes of 2012. sented to her nephew, Joseph Kabakhian on the dental profession. Whether you remain To celebrate the DMD Class of 2012, The graduates then walked across the DMD 12; Mathi Theva DMD 90, who in Boston, the United States, or return to your a brunch was held in their honor on stage to receive their diplomas. In a new presented to her son, Jay Theva DMD 12; home country to continue your professional Saturday, May 19, 2012. Graduates were and special element of the ceremony, Douglas Conn ENDO 95, who presented career, I know you will continue to give back to invited to attend with their family and members of the GSDM alumni were brought to his son, Jason Conn DMD 10 ENDO 12; your communities. On behalf of the entire faculty, friends. The brunch, hosted by Dean Cheryl Ullman up onstage to present diplomas to their ENDO 80 and her son, and Debra Pan DMD 01, who presented to staff, alumni, and student body of the Henry M. and Mrs. Jeffrey W. Hutter, carried over graduating relatives. Presenters included Charles DMD 12 her niece and nephew, Sarah and Michael Goldman School of Dental Medicine, I congratu- the enthusiasm from the prior day’s Jack Bednar ORTHO 75, who presented to Courtney, both DMD 12. late you on your tremendous achievement.” Commencement ceremony and gave students the opportunity to be recognized with individual awards. This year’s brunch boasted the highest attendance ever, with GSDM Class 542 guests. of 2012 Advanced Specialty Education Program in Endodontics Celebrated Class of 2012 Golf Tournament and Reception With a On May 17, 2012, residents of the Advanced Specialty Education Program Moving and in Endodontics Class of 2012 celebrated their upcoming graduation with a Inspirational golf tournament and luncheon at Brookmeadow Country Club along Ceremony with a reception at the Prudential Tower Skywalk in the evening.

A big thumbs up and students jumping for joy

Annual BU Night at the Pops “Whether you remain in Sixty-one members of the GSDM community attended the 98th annual Boston, the United States, BU Night at the Pops at Symphony or return to your home Hall on Saturday, May 19. This annual event is one of the University’s country to continue your oldest traditions, taking place during Commencement weekend for professional career, I know graduates and guests to experience a slice of Boston culture. This year’s you will continue to give theme was “Visions of America.” back to your communities.” —Dean Jeffrey W. Hutter Leonard Nimoy and one of the two 2012 valedictorians Jun Hyuk Hwang

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Culturing Philanthropy Doable—and Worth Doing by francie king, development communications

It is one of the most resonant phrases in charitable giving today: the culture of philanthropy. But what, really, is a culture of philanthropy? And does the Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine enjoy the benefits of such a culture? Here’s one clue: In 2011, gifts to the School totaled just over $1.1 million. Just a year later, gifts and pledges reached $3.4 million—a remarkable leap for- ward. What’s going on here, and why?

30 Impressions | Fall 2012 photo by getty images/tony howell Fall 2012 | Impressions 31 Philanthropy and culture For the modern lexicographer, “philan- Ernesto Muller PERIO 61 thropy” means undertaking initiatives for the public good, whether this means giv- A pacesetter from Venezuela ing money or doing good works. Someone focused on the antique roots of the word ne such pacesetter is Ernesto Muller Does his willingness to pinch-hit for an ailing friend they’re still here, that they belong to it, and that it is they might argue that philanthropy is about a PERIO 61 (Parent GSDM 07, 11, 12, SMG illustrate that point? “Yes, perhaps,” he says. “But I was who will help make it a better place. You will have created “love of humanity”—caring for, nourish- 86), chair of the department of peri- also honored to have had the opportunity to help my a professional who understands how to contribute—who ing, developing, or otherwise embracing odontics at Centro de Especialidades colleague. He was giving to me, as well.” feels the obligation to give back, in all parts of his life.” the human race. It’s a freighted word: OOdontológicas in Caracas, Venezuela. He is the father Philanthropy, Muller emphasizes, is complex—but He sums it up this way: “Teach them about the need philanthropy is a concept, a philosophy, a of GSDM faculty member Enrique Muller. its roots can be made simpler. “We know our graduates and the pleasure of giving. Early. At the start. And about pathway to progress, and a way to respond Born in Caracas, Muller received a BS from the can’t be big donors right out of school,” he says, “but they the need to remember where you came from, and to be positively to something deemed valuable. Instituto Escuela, Caracas, in 1954 and attended the can learn the value of being part of the institution while grateful for it.” Simply put, philanthropy is how we School of Dental Medicine at the Universidad Central “teach them about give back. de Venezuela from 1954 to 1958 where he received his the need and the People who build a culture of philan- Doctor of Odontologia. He then came to the U.S. to pleasure of giving. thropy have accepted the idea that giving study periodontics. He enrolled at the University of Professor Anita Gohel early. at the start. back is the best way to mark a valuable Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine’s two-year and about the need experience, celebrate a person, support a course, which comprised one year in Philadelphia to remember where Every dollar counts program, or commemorate a place. And (he completed a one-year residency in oral surgery at you came from, and those who sustain a culture of philan- Jefferson Hospital there) and a second year at the BU rofessor Anita Gohel agrees strikes her as a welcome obligation: to be grateful for it.” thropy make sure that the next generation School of Medicine’s Department of Stomatology. He that making philanthropy “I contribute because I believe in understands these values, too. They teach graduated in 1961, earning a Certificate of Advanced part of a GSDM education the School.” She’s excited about the the necessity of each generation “paying it Ernesto Muller PERIO 61 Periodontology, and—after a research year in Zurich— would be both wise School’s future, she says, and about forward,” as the Hollywood drama of the returned home to Venezuela to practice. In the follow- Pand appropriate. Dean Jeffrey W. Hutter’s vision for same name phrased it. ing decade, he and colleagues established one of the “I always want to tell my stu- it. There’s a new energy at GSDM, Is there a culture of philanthropy at first fully comprehensive dental centers in the world, dents that they can make the she notes, which both feeds upon the Boston University Henry M. Goldman where patients have access to a broad range of dental future better,” she says. “You and fuels support for the School. School of Dental Medicine? The answer specialists. The center, which began with eight dentists have to start somewhere.” Gohel Can a culture of philanthropy be seems to be a qualified “yes.” and now has 42, celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. herself started contributing to “built into” a student body? It can, Let’s start with the qualifier. GSDM is The former regional editor of the Journal of GSDM almost as soon as she says Gohel, if the process starts still a relatively young institution. True, Cranomandibular Practice, Muller is now semi-retired, arrived. Already trained in India as early enough: “We need to tell them the School will celebrate its 50th birth- maintaining a part-time practice in Caracas. After a dentist, she came to the U.S. for from day one that without their day in 2013, but that milestone qualifies serving 28 years on the GSDM Board of Visitors, advanced study in oral and maxil- help, the School cannot progress. GSDM only as a relative toddler—at least he recently accepted an appointment to the Dean’s lofacial radiology and a PhD in bio- You’re not involved with GSDM for by the standards of academia in Boston Advisory Board. medical sciences at the University just four years. You belong to it for and the Northeast. Not surprisingly, Muller helped establish the Morris P. Ruben of Connecticut (UConn). (She also a lifetime. It’s your school, and it’s GSDM traditions are relatively young and Fellowship at GSDM, honoring a friend, GSDM col- has a PhD in biomedical science.) given you a profession and a career, undeveloped, as well. league, and fellow classmate who died at 87 in 2006. At She joined the GSDM faculty in a future. Even if your gift is a single But the foundations of a philan- Ruben’s request, Muller had served as acting chair of 1999 as an associate professor of dollar…you must give back.” thropic culture at GSDM are definitely in the GSDM Department of Periodontology while Ruben diagnostic science and radiology, Gohel acknowledges that place, and—as the statistics cited above was compelled by illness to take a leave of absence from and has been teaching at BU ever potential donors are easier to imply—the potential for building that the School. Muller, then practicing in Caracas, would since. She was recently made the convince when there is a tangible culture seems almost unlimited. In recent spend the week in Boston, then return to Caracas for a director of the American Board of objective for giving—a building, a months, robust support has come from a week, and then come back to Boston for a week. Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology. piece of equipment, a new depart- “I CONTRIBUTE BECAUSE I growing cadre of people who are creating Muller thinks that lessons in philanthropy—and Gohel remembers being solicited ment. And, she adds, there is BELIEVE IN THE SCHOOL. named chairs and funds, scholarships, and specifically, in the importance of giving back to for support by UConn early in her extra power in a request when it I AM EXCITED ABOUT loan programs. GSDM—should be part of every dental student’s educa- studies there. She responded posi- comes from a popular professor. THE SCHOOL'S FUTURE, Who makes up this generous cadre? tion. “Start at the beginning,” he urges, “and bring in tively—and the habit of giving stuck Does that mean that phi- AND DEAN JEFFREY W. The answers can be surprising. Let’s look the best speakers who can talk about the importance of with her when she shifted her pro- lanthropy should be actively HUTTER'S VISION FOR IT.” at four of these philanthropists, and ask giving, and giving back. And I mean not just donating fessional affiliation to BU. Today, encouraged by GSDM faculty? them to help us explore the urge to give. money, but also giving of themselves.” giving financial support to GSDM “Absolutely,” she says. Professor Anita Gohel

32 Impressions | Fall 2012 Fall 2012 | Impressions 33 “ WHEN I STARTED TEACHING, I REALIZED THAT Paul Fugazzotto PERIO 81 I COULD INCReASE MY OWN GIVING TO THE PROFESSION EXPONENTIALLY; MY STUDENTS Inspired by a mentor WOULD BECOME GOOD DENTISTS AND TEACH THEIR STUDENTS TO BE GOOD DENTISTS, AND SO ON.” e changed my life.” techniques. To meet this demand, he Paul Fugazzotto says he always That’s how perio- tries to fit in up to four perio-based ends his lectures with the same '' dontist Paul Fugazzotto lectures and seminars abroad every Gerald Kramer quote: “Your defini- Professor Carl McManama PERIO 81 describes the year. In addition, his office includes tion of success is limited only by lateH Gerald M. Kramer, professor a sophisticated technological infra- your perception of possibility.” and former chair of GSDM periodon- structure that allows him to film and It’s a summation that applies well three days week. When he finally sold his interest in tology. Fugazzotto credits Kramer share his surgeries with other den- to the four philanthropists profiled— his practice in Cambridge, he picked up another day with being one of just two people— tists in his practice—or around the and indeed, to the larger world of a week of teaching. It’s a full academic load: Because along with his father—who set his world—in real time. His may have philanthropy. People who are gener- McManama teaches courses in all four years of the life’s compass. been the first dental practice in the ous with their time and their money degree program, he works with as many as 600 stu- Fugazzotto’s gratitude to Kramer country to build in this capability. tend to perceive a broad range of dents at any given time. has taken some very concrete forms. When Fugazzotto reflects on his “I think of myself as part of a big team,” he says For example, he recently pledged days at GSDM, references to Gerald Professor Carl McManama of his career, “and a bigger profession. When I first $100,000 to the School in honor Kramer pepper those memories—a started practicing, I was providing good services for of his mentor. He is working with dedication that he believes is shared patients. When I started teaching, I realized that I GSDM and fellow PERIO alumni by many fellow GSDM graduates. Giving back could increase my own giving to the profession expo- to mount a symposium in 2013 to “Many of those I went to school with nentially; my students would become good dentists honor Kramer, and he is also seek- at BU feel the same as I do about Dr. through teaching and teach their students to be good dentists, and so ing to help establish a professorship Kramer. After he left BU, he still felt on. The giving back in these terms can be substantial.” in the periodontology department so responsible for us, his students, n 2005, Professor Carl McManama’s gifts and His unusual professional trajectory has given him in Kramer’s name. “I am deeply that he invited us to continue meet- dedication as a teacher earned him a high a particular view of philanthropy. “First,” he says, “you grateful to Dr. Fugazzotto for all of ing with him at his home, and we honor: BU’s coveted Metcalf Cup & Prize for realize that there is no actual ‘graduation.’ You go to a his efforts to re–engage his fellow happily did this. I know it sounds excellence in teaching, the highest peer honor ceremony that signifies the end of your formal educa- alumni,” said Dean Hutter. He con- trite, but he really was a renaissance possibilities—some in the here and “my uncle always forI a teacher at BU. tion, but really, it’s the commencement of your profes- tinued, “re–connecting the School man, a philosopher.” now, but others far off in the middle said that life is Truth be told, McManama says, chuckling, he sional life. You’re leaving the place that trained you, with this group of alumni is a very Years later, Fugazzotto wrote a or distant future. By so doing, they a bank, and you didn’t plan on becoming a teacher. In fact, he hadn’t that has had an impact on you and on the quality of high priority for me.” For many monograph on a specialized profes- broaden the definition of success. can’t keep ever thought about it. the profession. There might even have been a profes- years, Kramer-era alumni had not sional topic. Perhaps not surpris- Certainly, success is about per- withdrawing “I was at the Forsyth Dental Institute during a sor who changed your life. But you’re still part of it, so been particularly engaged with the ingly, he dedicated the work to his sonal achievement. But it is also from it without one-year residency, after dental school in Chicago,” he you have an obligation to give back to it, with money School. That is now changing, and long-ago mentor: “To Dr. Gerald M. about helping others succeed, both putting some- explains. “The head of my residency program, Lloyd or time or education.” Fugazzotto is leading the charge to Kramer: more than a teacher, a para- today and tomorrow. It’s about thing back in.” Chassen, had just been named chair of the depart- McManama invests both money and time in GSDM. bring this group back. “Kramer put digm for life.” creating and building great institu- ment at the new pre-doctoral dental program at BU, In many cases, he donates anonymously. But last year, periodontology at GSDM on the Fugazzotto’s determination to tions. And yes, it’s about building Paul Fugazzotto and he was looking for faculty.” Mostly, he was look- his gift to GSDM was a far more visible gesture: He map, and this is an important mile- honor Kramer is part of a bigger pic- a sustaining culture—a culture of PERIO 81 ing for older, more experienced faculty—but he also offered to double the amount of the 2011 class gift. stone for all of us,” Fugazzotto says. ture: strengthening GSDM, and—by philanthropy—which makes great had an eye out for a few younger teachers who might Few recently minted dentists have deep enough Fugazzotto—who attended extension—the profession. “My things possible. relate well to students. He soon settled on the young pockets to make large charitable gifts, he acknowl- Boston College, and then did his uncle always said that life is a bank,” With the support of dedicated Carl McManama. “He started harassing me to teach, edges. New graduates have to deal concurrently with graduate training in PERIO at the he explains, “and you can’t keep philanthropists inside and outside and I said it was the last thing I wanted to do,” laughs the challenges of paying off their school loans and Henry M. Goldman School of Dental withdrawing from it without putting the institution, GSDM is beginning McManama. “Most of my memories of dental school meeting the enormous expense of setting up a prac- Medicine—sees patients 40 hours something back in.” He believes that to reap those benefits. And one day professors were of people who were kind of crabby tice. “That’s about the worst time to begin asking for a week. He has achieved consider- the prospect of honoring Kramer soon, these generous givers may and bossed you around a lot. But I finally relented. money,” McManama says emphatically. able professional distinction, and will help bring many alumni back have an opportunity to support a And then I discovered that I loved it.” “But if young new dentists have learned the value his work has attracted attention into the GSDM fold, thereby adding new state-of-the-art School build- It turned out to be an enduring affection. For the of giving during their student years,” he concludes, from peers in Italy, Spain, Canada, new resources—of time, money, and ing—bricks-and-mortar building next 30 years, McManama taught at GSDM three days “they’ll build the idea of giving into their lives Mexico, and Australia, among other talent—that can only help to benefit blocks for its new culture of a week and practiced general dentistry in Cambridge and practices.” countries, who are keen to learn his the School over the long run. philanthropy.

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have you heard the news? bu’s making history.

at a black-tie campaign kick-off dinner on Friday evening, September 21, Campaign Chair and Trustee Kenneth Feld (SMG 70) revealed that more than $420 million had been raised in the drive’s two-year quiet phase. “What a wonderful leap forward for this great institution!” Feld told an audience of some 300, including Dean Jeffrey W. boston university officially launched Hutter and colleagues from the Henry M. AGoldman School of Dental Medicine. its first-ever, full-fledged fundraising campaign over the Dean Hutter said that the impact of September 21–23 weekend, amid ceremonies large the campaign on the School would be significant. “The support of our alumni in and small, festive and contemplative. With an overall goal of this campaign will be critical to our ability (Clockwise from top right) Tina Valades DMD 84, Frank Casarella DMD 88 to transform our School,” he noted. “It's AEGD 89, and Dean Jeffrey W. Hutter; Kelsey George DMD 16 and her mom, $1 billion, the campaign is designed to support almost every friends of Frank Casarella; Tina Valades, Elliott D. Maser PEDO 75, and Dean an unparalleled opportunity to realize our Jeffrey W. Hutter; Mitch Sabbagh DMD 87 and Tina Valades aspect of the University’s academic work, including scholar- vision for the Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine as the premier center ships, new faculty, research, and physical improvements. of excellence in oral health education, research, and patient care throughout the On Friday, September 21, both the GSDM Dean’s Advisory U.S. and around the world. I will be asking Going immediately from the BU Dentistry Dr. Tina Valades, who recognized in 1988. After receiving his Doctor of every member of our community to join Campaign Kick-off Gala with several mem- the gathered alumni. Dental Medicine, Dr. Casarella joined the Board and the GSDM Alumni Board met. Both boards with us in supporting our School with time, bers of his Dean’s Advisory Board, Dean Dean Hutter then addressed the audi- Department of Prosthodontics at the Henry had fruitful meetings, and both also enjoyed a Campaign effort, personal philanthropy, and connec- Hutter welcomed guests to an elegant eve- ence, speaking about the great strides the M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine as a tions to corporate and foundation support ning reception at the Four Seasons Hotel, School is making to implement the GSDM clinical instructor and began a general den- Leadership Luncheon with Dean of the Medical School and as well as individual philanthropists. The hosted by him and wife, Kathleen. Applied Strategic Plan, including curriculum tistry practice in Seekonk, Massachusetts. Provost of the Medical Campus Karen Antman along with money we raise will go toward the funding Many hugs were exchanged as the improvement, fundraising efforts, and the Dr. Casarella held his position at the Henry of our proposed new facility, along with the guests arrived at the reception hall. There goal of designing and constructing a new M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine the members of the School of Medicine Dean’s Advisory establishment of endowed professorships were a grand total of 128 guests, with GSDM facility. through 1992.” and scholarships.” roughly 50 alums, 40 guests, 25 students, Dean Hutter then presented the GSDM Dean Hutter continued: ”For the last Board and Alumni Association. Although many topics were Feld announced that 100 percent of the and 12 faculty and staff members (some of Service to the Community Award to Frank 10 years, Dr. Casarella—persisting with discussed at these events, the main topic was the Boston BU Board of Trustees had already contrib- whom were also alums). P. Casarella DMD 88 AEGD 89: ”Dr. Frank the Henry M. Goldman School of Dental uted to the campaign and that between the Dean Hutter was introduced by outgo- P. Casarella received his Doctor of Dental Medicine mission of ’promoting community University fundraising campaign. trustees and overseers, more than $130 ing President of the GSDM Alumni Board Medicine from Boston University Henry service to improve the overall health of the million had been pledged. and Clinical Assistant Professor of General M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine global population’—has been active with

36 Impressions | Fall 2012 Fall 2012 | Impressions 37 Northeast Volunteer Optometric Services Community Award to Elliott D. Maser Professor of Oral & Maxillofacial and all people with intellectual disabili- to Humanity, an organization that includes PEDO 75: ”Dr. Maser holds a Doctor of Surgery and Associate Dean for Advanced dessert reception ties. Along with other dental and hygiene dentists among other health profession- Dental Surgery from Temple University. Education and International Programs schools, GSDM volunteers gave dental als in providing care to people who cannot He received his post-graduate training at Dr. Kilgore—as chair of GSDM’s 50th (l-r) Samia Ezzat; screenings and handed out toothbrushes afford or obtain it. the Boston University Henry M. Goldman Anniversary Celebration Planning Group— Elizabeth Chiribi; and mouth guards at the Massachusetts Iman Labib DMD ”Dr. Casarella has been participating School of Dental Medicine, earning a spoke about the upcoming, yearlong 96 ENDO 01 MSD Summer Games. in health care missions to Nicaragua since Master of Science in Dentistry and a Anniversary Celebration of GSDM’s 50 04; and Director of In the award category of Student 2001. This April, he worked with this same Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study in years as a dental school. Alumni Relations Engagement, GSDM won for their annual Stacey McNamee organization in Bristol, Tennessee, an event Pediatric Dentistry in 1975.” The program then proceeded with a Pre-doctoral Ice Cream Social, sponsored by that was covered in a three-day news story Dean Hutter continued: ”Dr. Maser is “passing of the gavel” from President of the alums Craig Allen and wife Nicole Paquette. by Channel 6 News in Providence, Rhode very active in his local community, both in Alumni Association Dr. Tina Valades to the The event helps students, staff, faculty, and Island. Dr. Casarella has said that, sadly, recreation and charitable outreach. He has incoming president, Dr. Mitch Sabbagh. a few alumni get to know each other and the U.S. patients he has seen are as bad off worked to support the American Academy Dr. Valades said: ”As Alumni Association forge special relationships. as patients in Central America, in terms of of Pediatric Dentistry in their outreach pro- president and Alumni Board chairperson, it An air of optimism and determina- their oral health care needs. Dr. Casarella grams and has also served as the vice presi- is my honor to pass the gavel to Dr. Mitch tion carried forward into Saturday night’s has plans to continue his missions providing dent of his synagogue for the last five years. Sabbagh. Dr. Sabbagh has been in private “Celebration of BU,” held in a transformed dental service to those in need.” ”Dr. Maser has managed a private practice in New York City since graduat- Agganis Arena in front of some 2,800 Upon receiving his award, Dr. Casarella practice in pediatric dentistry since 1975 ing from the Henry M. Goldman School of spectators. The Boston Pops Esplanade briefly addressed the audience. Dean Hutter and has held a hospital appointment at Dental Medicine in 1987 and has been a Orchestra, under the direction of Keith then presented the second Service to the Children’s Hospital Philadelphia since 1976.” member of the Alumni Board for over 20 Lockhart (Hon. 04), provided musical accompaniment as a series of speakers and performers celebrated the growth and years. He has also co-managed the success- “The money accomplishments of BU over more than a celebration of bu ful GSDM NYC Alumni Club with Dr. Maddy century and a half. Apfel for approximately the past 20 years.” we raise will go Special guests included Kevin O’Connor Dr. Valades concluded by saying, (GSM 79), Andy Cohen (COM 90), “Congratulations, Mitch, I know you will be toward the funding Dean of Students Kenn Elmore (SED 87), a great alumni president!” Mike Eruzione (SED 77), and CBS News Dr. Sabbagh took the podium to say that of our proposed Special Correspondent Erica Hill (COM 98). Dr. Valades had “blazed the trail for me to Peter Fiedler (COM 94), BU’s vice president follow in her footsteps.” He stated that the new facility, along of administrative services— and son of next two years would be hard work, but the late Arthur Fiedler (Hon. 51), longtime good work and that he looks forward to with endowed Pops maestro—took a turn with the baton. reaching out to alumni and having alumni Entertainers included Boston University reach out to him. Professorships student groups ranging from the Dear In addition to taking over as president of and Scholarships.” Abbeys a cappella group, to the Inner the GSDM Alumni Association, Dr. Sabbagh Strength Gospel Choir, to the BU Figure has also recently joined the faculty, volun- Skating Team, and also featured skaters teering his expertise as a clinical instruc- Medicine, and Kathleen and I look forward to provided by FELD Entertainment. tor of pre-clinical fixed prosthetics in the working with each and every one of you as To top off an already extraordinary day, (Clockwise from top) Some of the GSDM Department of General Dentistry. As presi- we go forward in our fundraising campaign.” Dean and Mrs. Hutter welcomed 60 alumni, family; entertainment at Celebration of BU! dent of the GSDM Alumni Association, Dr. On Saturday morning—at the Alumni family, faculty, and staff to a Dessert Sabbagh will also join the Dean’s Advisory Leadership Advisory Forum Meeting— Reception at the 930 Commonwealth Board. Dean Hutter also thanked Dr. even more recognition was in store for Avenue Boston University Dental Health Valades for the outstanding job she did as the GSDM family. The School won in two Center. Attendees also were provided president of the GSDM Alumni Association categories of the Alumni Networks Awards guided tours of the Dental Health Center by and in so doing presented her with a bou- presented at the meeting. Dr. Margaret Errante, director of the center. quet of flowers. In the award category of Community Alumni festivities continued Dean Hutter closed: ”It is truly an honor Service, GSDM won for its Special Olympics through Sunday. and a privilege for me to serve as the dean Special Smiles mission to increase access BU Alumni Weekend 2012 will be one of our Henry M. Goldman School of Dental to dental care for Special Olympics athletes to remember.

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Graduates set a precedent for their faculty and GSDM alumni, who were compelled to give, as well. In 2011, Chief Commencement Marshall and Professor Dr. Carl McManama agreed to match the class gift. This year, Ronald Weissman PROS 77, CEO and founder of Gentle Dental Associates and a member of the Dean’s Advisory Board, agreed to match the at gsdm, our future alumni are already giving. graduates’ contributions. Assistant Dean of Students Joseph Calabrese a 70% participation rate puts us higher than any DMD 91 AEGD 92 agreed to match of the 16 schools and colleges at bu! the class gift presented by 2012 graduates of the Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) and Post-Graduate Operative and Esthetic Drs. Levin and Melnick Starting with the Class of 2010, changing science and the future (PGOE) Programs. had profound influences Doctor of Dental Medicine students change depends upon us. We have Dr. Calabrese said, “It’s hard to both professionally and have shown record high participa- to give back. We have to give back believe that 20 years have passed personally on many GSDM tion levels—70%— in the Class Gift to our families, to our communities, since I graduated from AEGD. This alumni and residents. Program. The program asks gradu- and to our School. In the spirit of program means a great deal to me, ating DMD students to give a small this, the Class of 2010, my class, as I know it does to all of you. Your donation—usually $20 and change has decided to make the first class contributions to your class gift set a Sto represent their graduation year— gift in honor of our School, recog- precedent for future AEGD classes Drs. Harold Levin and to their soon-to-be alma mater. nizing the amazing gift that the to give back to a program that gave Seymour Melnick honored The idea is to start a tradition of School has given us: the ability to so much to all of us.” giving. The number of people who practice dentistry.” With the growing success of the see story page 43 give is more important than the Subsequent classes followed Class Gift Program, GSDM looks total received. suit. In 2011, Stephanie Trahan and forward to improving our clinical Upon presenting the first class Brad Woland presented a class gift and educational facilities, support- gift at the 2010 Commencement and in 2012, Alisun Kovach, Shivali ing new student scholarships, and ceremony, Class President Gary Gohel, Sathvik Seshadri, and Puneet maintaining a competitive edge in Nord said: “Dentistry is an ever Arora did the same. dental education. Run DMD! Alums sponsor brunch • Deedee Gurin DMD 97 grows her practice • Meet Dr. Larry Dunham

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Message From Alumni Board President Dr. Levin and his family Mitchell V. Sabbagh

dear fellow alumni, It is with great honor and pleasure that I write to all of you as the “We have new president of our Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine much to be Alumni Association. I would first like to acknowledge Dean thankful for On the go with Frank Hutter for his strong leadership, as well as his trust. The Alumni as we prepare Schiano, Here he Association has grown and will continue to grow in order to sup- to celebrate is heading from port the educational goals of our students, while fostering a contin- Dr. and Mrs. Harold Levin (left) fdkalf; dfjksl; back ued relationship upon graduation, and as alumni throughout their 50 years of and Dr. and Mrs. Seymour Melnick to Fenway for careers. I would also like to recognize our past president, Dr. Tina excellence at The late Mrs. Joan Schilder and Dr. Melnick Valades, for her wonderful leadership these past two years, and for GSDM.” her continued commitment in furthering the mission of serving our —Mitchell V. Sabbagh students and alumni. DMD 87 As a DMD 87 graduate who has served on the Alumni Association Board since 1992, I have witnessed the transfor- mation and improvement that has made it possible for GSDM to become a leading dental school in the world. The continued evolution of our alma mater has been borne from the vision of our predecessors, who in creating the School we call home, designed an adaptive educational program that could be handed down from Dean Jeffrey W. Hutter presenting generation to generation. Dr. Melnick with his award Our predecessors have given generously of their time, effort, and money, and their philanthropy and commitment to the profession was instrumental to the development of our School. We have much to be thankful for as we prepare to celebrate 50 years of excellence at GSDM. We were able to earn our degrees and eventual livelihoods drs. harold levin and deal to many of us, but was also very from the generosity and support of GSDM by alumni and friends seymour melnick honored touching to our honorees.” who were dedicated to a future they would never see, but always at aae alumni reception “the main ballroom The program started with Dr. Mani embraced. It is the future we are enjoying now. was packed to Moulazadeh, who introduced current The time has come for us to follow in their footsteps. The Boston University Endodontic Alumni capacity—a residents, followed by Dean Jeffrey W. Our opportunities for success today were built upon the founda- Association (BUEAA) honored two great Hutter’s State of the School. Dean Hutter tion of philanthropy established by our predecessors. The gifts mentors and friends at its alumni reception testament to the congratulated the new diplomates of the bestowed upon us must be passed on to the next generation of held Thursday, April 19, 2012, during the 2012 gratitude many of American Board of Endodontics, Thomas dental professionals privileged enough to be called graduates of the annual session of the American Association of Bianchi ENDO 03, Glenn Eisenhuth Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine. The responsibility Endodontists (AAE) in Boston: Harold Levin us feel toward drs. ENDO 06, Mani Moulazadeh ENDO of philanthropy is rewarded with the thought that your gift ensures and Seymour Melnick, both ENDO 62. levin and melnick.” 03, and Robert Saylor ENDO 04. Drs. the betterment of our profession throughout the world. The reception, held at the Four Seasons Peter Morgan, Robert Rosenkranz, Alvin —Iman Labib DMD 94 ENDO 01 MSD 04 Hotel, boasted one of the largest turnouts Goodman, and Mark Melnick delivered BUEAA President Best regards, yet. This was, undoubtedly, because of warm speeches on behalf of the alumni the honored guests. Drs. Levin and Melnick and shared some fond memories. had profound influences both professionally feel toward Drs. Levin and Melnick,” Dean Hutter presented Drs. Levin and and personally on many GSDM alumni said BUEAA President Iman Labib DMD 94 Melnick with their awards recognizing them and residents. ENDO 01 MSD 04. “We were gracefully for 50 years of service to the School. The mitchell v. sabbagh DMD 87 “The main ballroom was packed to capac- honored by the rare presence of Mrs. Schilder evening concluded with remarks from both Alumni Board President ity—a testament to the gratitude many of us that evening, which not only meant a great of the honorees.

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alumni sponsored brunch patients the peace of mind they deserve,” Symposia we have hosted for dmd 14 and as 13 Dr. Gurin said. this year. You should feel Thomas O’Connor DMD 12 in Haiti students Gurin is president of the South Shore proficient in your chosen disci- District Dental Society and volunteers for the pline. We are proud of you.” On July 3, 2012, the GSDM Alumni Special Olympics and on dental care missions Congratulations to the 2012 Association hosted a brunch for the DMD to Nicaragua. Periodontology & Oral Biology Class of 2014 and the AS Class of 2013 to graduates: Gokay Goktug celebrate the completion of their second ORAL BIO 12 (MScD); year of dental school. The students were in graduates honored at Robert Gyurko PERIO 12; great spirits and looking forward to a much- periodontology & oral Paola Andrea Hurtado Buckley deserved summer break. To celebrate the biology reception ORAL BIO 08 PERIO 12 (CAGS); important milestone of advancing to the Wen-Tse Lin PERIO 12 (CAGS) clinical stage of their education, the Alumni Chair of Periodontology & Oral Biology, ORAL BIO 12 (MScD); Association presented each student with a Director of the Advanced Specialty Education Hesham Nouh ORAL BIO 12 commemorative GSDM coffee mug. Program in Periodontology at GSDM, and (DS); Zeina Nseir PERIO 12 Outgoing President of the GSDM Alumni Professor Dr. Serge Dibart hosted a reception (CAGS) ORAL BIO 12 (MScD); Kishore Sama thomas o’connor’s eye- Association and Chair of the GSDM Alumni Alumni of the AEGD program honoring the graduating periodontology and PERIO 12 (CAGS) ORAL BIO 12 (MScD); who are now GSDM faculty opening journey to haiti Board Clinical Assistant Professor Tina M. oral biology residents May 25, 2012, at the Abdelrouf Otman Suwid PERIO 12 (CAGS) Valades DMD 84 said, “On behalf of the BU Castle. ORAL BIO 12 (MScD); Konstantina Thomas O’Connor DMD 12 has wanted to Alumni Association, I would like to congratu- L. Nevins. Dr. Nevins’ lecture discussed treat- always, it was a distinct pleasure to see so The evening featured a cocktail reception, Thomadaki PERIO 12; Cynthia Yee AEGD 08 become an oral and maxillofacial surgeon late you all on completing your second DMD ment management to obtain esthetic results many AEGD alumni attend the annual AEGD dinner, presentation of awards, and many ORAL BIO 12 (MScD) PERIO 12; and since before he entered dental school. So he year and first AS year. You have worked hard for anterior dental implant restorations. alumni CE event. I was delighted with the kind remarks made by the faculty and resi- Min Zhu ORAL BIO 12 (PhD). signed on to complete his APEX rotations during this year of didactic and pre–clinical In addition to the lecture, the event level of participation and the loyalty to the dents. Dean Jeffrey W. Hutter started the with Drs. Matthew Monesmith and Kyley studies, and can now look forward to entering featured a cocktail reception, vendor program and School.” evening with welcoming remarks. He said, Wood, two oral and maxillofacial surgeons in the clinic to treat patients. I look forward to displays, and dinner. Similar to past years, He continued, “It was gratifying to hear “I would like to congratulate the graduating welcome, O’Connor’s hometown of Jasper, Indiana, and seeing you in the clinic and wish you all the the night was also a great opportunity for many success stories from our alumni and to residents on their significant achievements. dr. sudha chinta last winter accompanied them on their annual best as you make this exciting transition.” networking and catching up with old friends again realize that this year’s AEGD graduating The entire faculty of the Advanced Specialty trip to Cap-Haitien and Milo, Haiti. and classmates. class is joining a well-established family of Education Program in Periodontology under Boston University This mission trip was different from many “I am delighted to see the kind of response successful and productive professionals—all the leadership of Dr. Dibart and Director of Henry M. Goldman others that GSDM students participate we had this year from alumni and sponsors AEGD alumni.” Oral Biology Research Professor Dr. Phillip School of Dental in—instead of extractions and restorations, alike,” said Clinical Professor and AEGD Trackman certainly deserve recognition for Medicine welcomes O’Connor assisted with cleft palate repair and Director Dr. John Cassis. “The involvement of their commitment to the education of these the newest mem- surgeries to remove tumors and reconstruct both of these groups continues to grow every deedee gurin dmd 97 fine graduates.” ber of the Dean’s jaws. In addition to Drs. O’Connor, Monesmith, year and this dinner has now become, in my growing her practice The following awards were presented at Advisory Board, and Wood, the group included O’Connor’s opinion, one of the most active alumni gather- the reception: Best Resident in Periodontology Dr. Sudha Chinta. father, an emergency room doctor; an anes- ings at our School.” GSDM alum, instructor, and APEX mentor Award to Cynthia Yee AEGD 08 ORAL BIO 12 Dr. Chinta thesiologist; a dermatologist; and two nurses. He continued, “I would like to thank the Deedee Gurin DMD 97 added an associate, (MScD) PERIO 12; Ruben Scholarship to Kiri owns East Bay The group visited the Children of Promise faculty and staff, who, with the support of Dr. Sharon Schrott, to her Milton practice Chang PERIO 13; the Stallard Research Award Endo Specialists & orphanage to examine and treat the 60 young Students wearing the RUN DMD shirts they created the administration, work very hard to make in the spring. Gurin opened the practice six to Konstantina Thomadaki PERIO 12; and the Microsurgery, a practice exclusive to end- residents and volunteered at the Sacre Coeur this program one of the shining stars of the years ago. Teaching AAP Award to Clinical Assistant odontics. They are located in Pleasanton, Hospital during their week in Haiti. Boston University Henry M. Goldman School Dr. Schrott graduated from the University Professor Dr. Gail McCausland. Walnut Creek, and Danville, California. Dr. This is the first time that the group has alumni of the aegd of Dental Medicine.” of Puerto Rico School of Dental Medicine Dr. Dibart congratulated the graduates for Chinta practices in Danville. taken a dental student on the trip. O’Connor program reunite to learn Dean Jeffrey W. Hutter provided an update and holds a Master of Medical Sciences from their impressive accomplishments. He also Dr. Chinta received her BDS in 1992 from jokes that he spent most of the time holding about latest in esthetics as to the status of the projects that the School Harvard School of Dental Medicine. She thanked their families and the faculty and the University of Bangalore, India and her the retractors in surgery, but explains the is currently undertaking. He also added, “I am studied in Geneva, Switzerland, and ran staff of Periodontology & Oral Biology for DDS in 1996 from the University of the surgeries they performed with equal parts On May 11, 2012, Restorative Sciences/ very pleased to see all of the AEGD alumni a private practice in Germany before moving their dedication to the residents’ education. Pacific. She practiced general dentistry in fascination, excitement, and sadness. Biomaterials hosted the 7th Annual in this room. You are a very important part to Boston. To the residents, Dibart said, “There is no Northern California for several years before One of the worst cases he saw was a Continuing Education Lecture and AEGD of our GSDM community and I welcome you Gurin offers digital X-rays and CEREC, doubt in my mind that you will be successful attending GSDM’s Advanced Specialty woman with an inoperable facial tumor. The Alumni Reunion at the BU Trustee Ballroom. back to this annual event.” which she trains her APEX students like in your undertaking as periodontists in private Education Program in Endodontics, where she team did everything—including giving her The topic of this year’s lecture was “Pink and Professor and Chair of Restorative Kelsey Hill DMD 14 to become experts in. practice or teachers/researchers in aca- earned a Certificate of Advanced Graduate $300 to travel to Port-au-Prince for a CT White Esthetics: Establishing the Framework Sciences/Biomaterials Dr. Dan Nathanson “We have invested in the most sophisti- demia. You have demonstrated your superior Study. She is a member of the American scan—but the scan confirmed that, sadly, for Esthetic Success,” presented by Dr. Marc also addressed the attendees, saying, “As cated equipment on the market to give our skills and talents during the two Tri-School Association of Endodontists. there was nothing more they could do for her.

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“The greatest success on the trip,” pathologies that we saw in the hospital were these projects were published in the Journal of endodontic graduates O’Connor said, “was a surgery on a 14-year- like nothing that you would ever encounter the Massachusetts Dental Society. honored from the country Katy Bednar DMD 12 in old boy with a bilateral jaw fracture. The frac- in the States because they would get caught Snider was inspired to apply because, he club to the top of the hub Guatemala, 2012 ture happened two months prior and left him much earlier in the U.S.” says, “I gained excellent research experi- only able to chew on two teeth. The doctors The trip to Haiti inspired him to become a ence at the School of Dental Medicine and it On May 17, 2012, residents of the Advanced re-broke his jaw, got his bite back together, regular member of this mission team. sparked my interest in quantitative research Specialty Education Program in Endodontics and plated up the bone.” and making contributions to dental research.” Class of 2012 celebrated their upcoming gradu- O’Connor continued, “Some people say He continued, “I am excited to design and ation with a golf tournament and luncheon at that these mission trips are only a drop in the nic snider dmd 12 work on a project that could potentially elu- Brookmeadow Country Club and a reception at bucket, but I think if you change even one accepted into prestigious cidate causes of a disease that we don’t cur- the Prudential Tower Skywalk in the evening. person’s life you are making a difference. This nih research program rently know much about.” Thirty-five people, including residents, fac- surgery changed the life of a 14-year-old boy, After completing the program, Snider hopes ulty, staff, and sponsors teed off on Thursday who with limited access to care, may have Taylor “Nic” Snider was accepted into the to pursue a PhD and specialty training in morning. Organizer and golfer Michael Pauk lived many more years or even the rest of his 2012–2013 class of the National Institutes orthodontics. DMD 10 ENDO 12 led his team to victory and life only being able to chew on two teeth.” of Health (NIH) Medical Research Scholars This program blends elements of two for- then celebrated at lunch, where raffle prizes O’Connor said that he was also inspired Program. Beginning in July, this comprehen- mer, highly successful programs, the Howard were handed out to lucky winners. by the follow-up cases that they saw. Many sive, yearlong research enrichment program Hughes Medical Institute-NIH Research Later that evening, the soon-to-be gradu- of these patients had tumors removed hosts up to 70 of the most creative, research- Scholars Program and the NIH Clinical ates, their families and friends, and faculty and during the group’s 2011 trip and returned for oriented medical, osteopathic, dental, and Research Training Program. Associate Dean for staff gathered at the Skywalk to celebrate the jaw reconstruction surgery. “These people veterinary students on the intramural campus Research Maria Kukuruzinska points out that culmination of several years of hard work and have their lives back,” O’Connor said. “They of the NIH in Bethesda, Maryland. Scholars this is the first time a student from GSDM has post-doctoral study. no longer have tumors and are all fully engage in a mentored basic, clinical, or been accepted into this prestigious program Then Director ad interim of the Advanced functioning.” translational research project in an area that (or its preceding programs), and is reason for Specialty Education Program in Endodontics This was O’Connor’s third mission. As an matches their personal interests and goals. us, as a School, to be both excited and proud. Dr. Mani Moulazadeh, along with Dean Jeffrey undergraduate, he traveled to Ecuador and Snider hoped to get involved with a research Adds Dean Jeffrey W. Hutter, “Congratu- W. Hutter and President of the Endodontic Guatemala. Despite his prior experience he project that studies craniofacial abnormalities. lations to Nic. I am confident that he will Alumni Association Iman Labib DMD 96 ENDO inspired by first trip, said, “This trip was really eye-opening. The He has previously completed research related represent us well at NIH and that this will be 01 MSD 04, presented congratulatory remarks. katy bednar dmd 12 poverty and living conditions were so much to implants with the help of mentors Hussam both a meaningful and enriching step toward Dr. Moulazadeh said, “Congratulations returns to guatemala Stephanie Trahan DMD 11 worse than I had ever seen before. And the Batal and David Cottrell. Findings from both of his ultimate career in dental medicine.” to all of the graduates and welcome to the in Guatemala, 2011 Boston University Henry M. Goldman School Katy Bednar DMD 12 enjoyed her mission trip of Dental Medicine alumni.” with Dentistry for All (DFA) to Comitancillo, elements no match for He encouraged the residents to “keep Guatemala, last fall so much that she returned dows cut out from the gold, I could see a root gsdm golfers growing; don’t let this be the end of your edu- to Guatemala—this time El Remate—with tip. He also had an abscess in need of care. In cation,” and to “consider teaching, achieve DFA in March. Bednar traveled with DFA Guatemala these ‘press-on’ gold bridges are GSDM students, faculty, staff, alumni, fam- board certification, and attend organized March 8–19, which was the third week of a status symbol, but people don’t understand ily, friends, and sponsors turned out for the dentistry meetings.” He also stressed the a five-week spring DFA trip. Her group how bad they are for their teeth. I had to second annual ASDA Golf Tournament on importance of keeping connected to other consisted of 18 volunteers, including DFA remove it, treat the disease, and then splint Saturday, May 5, 2012. The event was held endodontic alumni from the School and Co-Director Brad Krusky DMD 97. The group the bridge back on from canine to canine so at the Norwood Country Club in Norwood, reaching out to them as resources. treated both children and adults in a full range he would have front teeth.” Massachusetts. This year, the participants had Dean Hutter added, “Congratulations to of procedures. It’s crazy scenarios like this that students to work around rain, thunder, and lightning, you all. You have worked hard to reach this Bednar cannot say enough positive things say make them more skilled and confident but still managed to have a fantastic time. point in your professional careers—achieving about DFA and her experience. She says, treating patients once they return home. And Brian Musselman DMD 11 was the winner success in one of the most highly regarded “You never really know how hard you can despite the long hours, hard work, and often of the Putting Contest and Aadil Shamji DMD post-graduate endodontic programs in the work until you put yourself in these situations. rural conditions, many of them, like Bednar, 13 was the runner-up. They both received world. You have also had the opportunity You see things on these trips that you’d can’t wait to return. tickets behind home plate for the May 8 to work with a wonderful teacher and men- never see at home and you have to figure GSDM alum Stephanie Trahan DMD 11 is Red Sox game. The other contests had to tor, Dr. Mani Moulazadeh, and I personally out a treatment plan; you have to think another example. Trahan traveled with DFA be cancelled due to the inclement weather, thank him for providing you with support and on your toes.” to Antigua and El Remate, Guatemala, in so instead the prizes were raffled off. Participants of the second annual leadership needed to succeed. I’d also like to She gave one example from her most spring 2011. This year, she used her vacation Prizes included a range of golf supplies and ASDA Golf Tournament recognize the families and friends of the grad- recent trip, “A patient came in with a six-unit time from her post-doctoral residency pro- gift certificates. uates—without you our residents wouldn’t be anterior gold bridge that was ‘pressed-onto’ gram to volunteer again and participated in here today.” the existing teeth, and through one of the win- the first week of the DFA’s 2012 effort.

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omfs graduates honored at venezia dr. schiano leads gsdm Dr. Lindsay Bruneau received the habitat for humanity AEGD and PGOE graduates with AEGD Clinical Excellence Award, and Dr. GSDM’s Department of Oral & Maxillofacial ognized Drs. Donald Booth and David Cottrell team Director Dr. John Cassis Hamed Alenezi received the AEGD Clinical Surgery hosted a graduation reception on for their continued support of the Department Proficiency Award. Dr. Ahmed Kaddi received Thursday, June 14, 2012. The reception hon- of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and stated, The GSDM community showed that its giv- the Award for Outstanding Achievement in ored graduates of the residency program who “I would like to congratulate the Oral & ing spirit extends beyond dentistry in May Operative and Esthetic Dentistry Program. recently earned their Certificates of Advanced Maxillofacial graduates on completing their when a group of alums, faculty, and staff led Class Representative Dr. Miranda Lucht Graduate Study (CAGS). The event, held at program. It is certainly a tremendous accom- by Frank Schiano CAS 01 DMD 06 AEGD 07 then spoke. She thanked the faculty and staff helped build a home in Dorchester for Habitat for their hard work throughout the year and for Humanity Boston. said that her and her fellow residents’ skills The outing was a partnership between had greatly improved as a result of the Habitat for Humanity and the Boston faculty’s dedication. She also spoke about Collaborative Group of the Massachusetts how important each of the residents had Dental Society (MDS). Dr. Schiano is on the become to her. group’s board. The graduates presented a slideshow of Also putting on their construction hats highlights from their days here at GSDM. were Clinical Assistant Professor Chris They presented Dr. Cassis with two gifts: a Pellegrino AEGD 05, Ismael Montane DMD framed photo of a waterfall in his home coun- 10, Dental Radiology Technologist Mary Ellen try of Honduras and an engraved iPad. Sholes, Fenway Health’s Dr. David Buczak, and MDS Coordinator of District Affairs and Student Events Lisa Davis. The group built alum returns as new and painted two closets, framed and installed director of diversity & two doors, and framed four windows that day! “Congratulations to all of you for your accom- year will celebrate his twentieth year as the multicultural affairs “It was great to be able to do something plishments and many thanks for your hard program director. This program means a great for people in need—and a breath of fresh air work and dedication to your patients during deal to me, as I know it does to all of you. Your New Director of Diversity & Multicultural to volunteer for an event that had little to do the length of the program.” contributions to your class gift set a precedent Affairs Dr. Larry Dunham joined GSDM on with teeth,” said Schiano. “No experience Dean Jeffrey W. Hutter welcomed the resi- for future AEGD classes to July 1, 2012, after an exten- Mark Jesin OMFS 12 and Nathan Turley OMFS 12 was necessary; we just wore our sneakers dents, families, faculty, and staff and praised give back to a program that sive national search. and a smile!” the excellence of the AEGD and PGOE pro- gave so much to all of us.” Dr. Dunham will develop grams, the faculty, and Dr. Cassis. At the After dinner, Dr. Cassis and implement strate- Venezia Restaurant in Boston, had approxi- plishment and they deserve recognition.” reception, Dr. Cassis said, “Your hard work, announced the names of gies and programming to mately 70 people in attendance. Dr. Pushkar Mehra said, “It has aegd and pgoe residents dedication, and enthusiasm have made you a the graduates of the 2012 strengthen the diversity The evening started with graduates, fac- been another successful year for Oral & honored at graduation great general dentist which has made all of us AEGD and PGOE programs. of the applicant pool and ulty, and staff mingling over cocktails, fruit, Maxillofacial Surgery, which would not have reception here very proud.” He continued, “I congratu- Graduates of the AEGD facilitate enrollment of and cheese and crackers during a social hour been possible without the hard work of our late you for your accomplishments and I com- program include: Hamed eligible, highly qualified before dinner. During dinner, Chair of Oral faculty, residents, staff, and part-time volun- Clinical Professor and Director of the Dental mend the faculty and staff for their dedication Alenezi CAS 08 DMD students who reflect the & Maxillofacial Surgery and Associate Dean teers, as well as the support of our alumni. Health Center and Advanced Education in to both programs.” 11 AEGD 12, Alexandra diversity of the general for Hospital Affairs Dr. Pushkar Mehra, and Our graduation dinner is getting bigger and General Dentistry Program Dr. John Cassis Outgoing President of the GSDM Alumni Antonescu DMD 11 AEGD population. Director of Head and Neck Oncology, Director better each year as the department expands, hosted a graduation reception in honor Association, Chair of the GSDM Alumni 12, Lindsay Bruneau DMD He will encourage of Residency Training, and Assistant Professor bringing together alumni and our affiliates of the 2012 graduates of the Advanced Board, and Clinical Assistant Professor Tina 11 AEGD 12, Moira Casey success and retention Dr. Andrew Salama presented the Certificates to forge new relationships and celebrate the Specialty Education Program in General M. Valades DMD 84 welcomed the new AEGD 12, Justin Cifuni of enrolled students and of Advanced Graduate Study to the gradu- accomplishments of our graduating residents.” Dentistry (AEGD) and Post-Graduate graduates to the Alumni Association. GMS 07 DMD 11 AEGD 12, Dr. Larry nurture interest in and ates. Graduates included: OMFS Fourth-Year He continued, “I congratulate our residents Operative and Esthetic Program (PGOE). The class made contributions toward a Pablo Duluc Vega AEGD 12, Dunham preparation for dental Residents Dr. Mark Jesin and Dr. Nathan on their success and wish them all The event was held at the Student Village class gift, which Assistant Dean of Students Roxana Hashemian AEGD school education in pipe- Turley, and from the one-year Internship the best as they embark on new endeavors.” on Friday, June 22, 2012. and Assistant Professor Joseph Calabrese 12, Flavio Kottar AEGD 12, Miranda Lucht line populations. Pipeline populations include Program: Dr. Anastasios Sakellariou, Dr. Hafiz Residency Program and Credentialing Professor and Chair of the Department of DMD 91 AEGD 92 agreed to match. He said, DMD 11 AEGD 12, Lorenzo Mordini AEGD underrepresented minorities and economi- Hasnain, Dr. Nisreen Takulla, Dr. Alvin Choi, Coordinator Cheryl Flynn received the Restorative Sciences & Biomaterials Dr. Dan “It’s hard to believe that 20 years have passed 12, Candace Schoengold AEGD 12, and Leila cally disadvantaged students. and Dr. Samson Murgesh Nadar. Employee of the Year Award and Dr. Mehra Nathanson also hosted the evening, but was since graduating from AEGD. The foundation Zamani CAS 05 DMD 11 AEGD 12. He will also coordinate advising, retention, In his remarks, Dean Hutter praised Drs. earned the Faculty of the Year Award. The unable to attend due to a scheduling conflict that Dr. Janet Peters put together has stood Graduates of the PGOE program include: and outreach-related services to both cur- Mehra and Salama along with the OMFS fac- department would like to thank corporate with the Annual Meeting of the International the test of time and now has been strength- Asma Ben Salah PGOE 12, Ahmed Kaddi rent and prospective students with a focus on ulty for the outstanding job they are doing, rec- sponsor Stryker Leibinger. Association for Dental Research. He said, ened by the great work of Dr. Cassis, who next PGOE 12, and Ali Khiblil PGOE 12. underrepresented minority populations.

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Dr. Dunham reports to Assistant Dean for large volunteer turnout Mexico, where they bonded while providing The team had access to the Project Stretch Admissions Ms. Catherine Sarkis and works Tom Keeling DMD 14, at 2012 special olympics dental care to local children. equipment, which included two chairs. With closely with Assistant Dean of Students Dr. Ella Botchevar DMD 14, special smiles‰ This is the first time Dr. Schiano led the so many capable people on the trip and only Joseph Calabrese. and Martha Neely AS 13 trip, although he has been a volunteer several two dental chairs, the students worked in at the Special Olympics Dr. Dunham received a DMD from GSDM Students, staff, faculty, and alumni of times before. This is also the first time that pairs and took turns. Ung and Chernomordik Massachusetts in 1983. He also holds a bachelor’s degree Summer Games Boston University Henry M. Goldman six people capable of serving as dentists were often practiced four-handed dentistry and from the University of Massachusetts, School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) sent at the same time and this enabled the Keyes and Anjirghooli—who are left-handed Amherst. He served as an Operative returned to Harvard University’s Athletic group to treat more children than ever before. and right-handed, respectively—switched off Instructor at GSDM from 1984 to 1998. He Complex on June 16, 2012, to volun- Dr. Schiano estimates that they treated 350 between dentist and assistant roles based has been an APEX preceptor for GSDM since teer for the Healthy Athletes® Special patients, placed 1,079 sealants, and per- on which side of the mouth a patient needed 1999 in his Cambridge office, which he has Smiles® initiative at the Special Olympics formed 40 extractions and approximately treatment on. Drs. Schiano and Montane also operated since 1987. Massachusetts Summer Games. 200 operative procedures. They also applied treated patients, but worked more in teaching In 1990, he received the Black Achiever More than 150 people volunteered from fluoride varnish to all patients’ teeth. On and supervisory roles, which the students say Award from the Boston Medical Center and area dental and hygiene schools, including one of the days they placed 270 sealants—a enabled them to learn a great deal on the trip. the Greater Boston YMCA. In addition to those at Bristol Community College, Cape Project Stretch record. The students had all worked with Dr. Schiano his U.S. license, he holds a long-term dental Cod Community College, Forsyth, Harvard, at the Dental School prior to the trip, but say license to practice in Barbados, West Indies. Middlesex Community College, Mount Ida they were able to learn new skills from him in Dr. Dunham has extensive experience with the field. Chernomordik said, “I enjoyed working College, Mount Wachusett Community Ismael Montane DMD 10 AEGD 11, the National Dental Association (NDA). He College, Tufts, Springfield Technical Vera Chernomordik DMD 12, Kimberley Ung closely with Dr. Schiano. He works quickly, yet previously served as treasurer and currently Community College, and GSDM, which had DMD 12, Frank Schiano CAS 01 DMD 06 AEGD 07, still took the time to demonstrate techniques to serves as president of the Bay State Chapter 39 volunteers. Volunteers offered tooth- Oshin Anjirghooli DMD 12, and John Keyes DMD 12 us. I really learned a lot from him.” of the NDA. He recently traveled to Haiti as brushes, mouth guards, and dentist referrals part of a five-member team to identify oppor- to hundreds of young athletes. tunities for the NDA to be of assistance to the pediatric dentistry tremendous accomplishment,” Dean Hutter “It was a pleasure for Kathy and me to par- National Public Health Care Agenda in Haiti. toasts graduates at said. “You should all be proud of the hard work ticipate in Special Smiles and we are so very He has also traveled to Honduras as a reception that has brought you through this challenging proud of the students who volunteered their volunteer dentist with Cape Cares. Through program. And, of course, I would like to thank time to participate in this very worthwhile his private practice, he has sponsored intern- Professor and Chair of Pediatric Dentistry Professor and Chair Dr. Christopher Hughes event,” Dean Jeffrey W. Hutter said. “I also ships for many students, including those from Dr. Christopher Hughes and Director of and Director of the ASEP in Pediatric Dentistry want to recognize the hard work that Director Nigeria, Haiti, Colombia, and Barbados. the Advanced Specialty Education Program Dr. Wendy Cheney for the expertise and guid- of Alumni Relations Stacey McNamee puts “I am very pleased that Dr. Dunham will (ASEP) in Pediatric Dentistry Dr. Wendy ance they provided you along the way.” forth each year in organizing Special Smiles.” be serving in this important role at GSDM,” Cheney hosted a reception for 2012 graduates Dr. Valades said, “It is an honor to par- Senior Global Clinical Adviser to Special said Dean Jeffrey W. Hutter. “Please join me of the ASEP in Pediatric Dentistry at the BU ticipate in your graduation celebration. This Olympics Healthy Athletes Special Smiles in welcoming Dr. Dunham and wishing him Castle on June 22, 2012. program is well-respected both nationally and and GSDM Clinical Professor of Pediatric every success in his new role.” Offering their well wishes to graduates internationally. That is something of which you Dentistry Steve Perlman PEDO 76 worked were Dean Jeffrey can be very proud. I wish you the best as you with Special Olympics founder Eunice Kennedy W. Hutter, Outgoing move on to the next step after graduation.” Shriver to start the program in 1993. The Class of 2012 President of the GSDM She also encouraged the new alumni to stay with Drs. Christopher Alumni Association updated on School news by visiting the web- Hughes, Jennifer Soncini, Susan Lo, and Chair of the GSDM site or calling Alumni Relations and attending students bond during Wendy Cheney, Alumni Board Clinical upcoming alumni events. mexican mission trip and James Moss Assistant Professor East Boston Neighborhood Health Center Tina M. Valades DMD and Franciscan Hospital for Children, clinical Four fourth-year DMD students who 84, and Dr. Hughes. partners of the pediatric dentistry program, didn’t know each other very well boarded Dr. Hughes wished presented certificates of appreciation to each a plane together in early March, headed to the residents well, gave of the graduating residents. Mexico, and returned a week later as the the residents their Graduates include: Ibtyhal Al-Amoudi, best of friends. The students—John Keyes, certificates, and intro- Tyler Wood Davis DMD 10, Amy Lee Fugate, Kimberley Ung, Vera Chernomordik, and duced Dean Hutter and Jungwon Joun, Breno Rabelo Reboucas DSc Oshin Anjirghooli—joined­ team leader Clinical Dr. Valades. ORAL BIO 07, Shrenik Mukesh Shah CAS 07 Assistant Professor Dr. Frank Schiano and “You have my sincere DMD 10, Michael Posada DMD 13, Erik James Ismael Montane DMD 10 AEGD 11 on this congratulations on this Smith, and Justin Lee VanBibber. Project Stretch dental mission to Teacapan,

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Bay Area alumni, including Edward Agyekum Smith, who has already been accepted (counter clockwise from top DMD 90, Sudha Chinta DMD 09, Prescilla to a post-doctoral pediatric dentistry pro- you've been heard—the 2012 alumni survey is in! left) Eric Grigsby MED 84, Livingston DMD 90, and Saeed Malboubi gram, really identified with mentor Dr. Chris Mary Rocca DMD 84, DMD 09. Fellow classmate and then Alumni who you are: and Mrs. and Dean Jeffrey Cannon. Both are from a large family, with W. Hutter; Suri Chinta, Sudha Board President Tina Valades DMD 84 also numerous brothers and only one sister. 73% ARE IN PRIVATE PRACTICE attended. Chinta ENDO 09, and Saeid Smith’s older brother is also a practicing pedi- 6% ARE IN LARGE-GROUP PRACTICE (6+ DENTISTS) Malboubi PERIO 09; Ana Maria “It was a delight to be welcomed yet again atric dentist. He hopes that he will be able to 17% ARE FACULTY AT A DENTAL SCHOOL Antoniu DMD 04 and Assistant into the home of Drs. Rocca and Grigsby,” said return to Rio San Juan on future mission trips, Dean for Development & Dean Jeffrey W. Hutter, “and to reconnect and next time get his brother involved, too. 3% WORK IN A COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER Alumni Relations Kevin Holland with other alumni from the Napa area.” Smith added, “This trip was so much 2% ARE SERVING IN THE MILITARY more than I expected. After treating so many children I feel more confident entering my wHAT YOU'D LIKE wHAT we offer: students gain mentors post-doctoral program. Working with the FROM US: and valuable learning Drs. Cannon I learned coping mechanisms for experience in rio san juan treating children who are crying or upset. Discounted and/ I learned when to soothe a child patient, Did you know that we offer a 20% discount or free Continuing on CE courses for alums? A student’s learning experience at dental when to be stern, and when to have fun with Education school can be greatly enhanced by a good the patient.” mentor. Fourth-year GSDM student Tim Kramer, who is not planning to pursue Smith recently encountered such a mentor on pediatric dentistry as a specialty, still said that a mission trip to Rio San Juan, Nicaragua with he had an amazing experience. He added, Receptions with In 2012–13, we’ll sponsor GSDM alumni receptions at the the San Juan Rio Relief Organization. Dr. Chris “This trip really allowed me to see how favorite faculty and AAE, AAO, ADA, AAP, ACP, NESO, ADEA, and CDA, as well as Cannon and his brother Dr. Matt Cannon— important dentistry is. In Rio San Juan we saw networking events Quintessence and the Thomas P. Hinman Dental Meeting. We’ll both pediatric dentists from Iowa—have been a need for oral health care that is not being also have alumni events in Florida, California, and Toronto! organizing this annual mission trip for several met; these children’s teeth have a lot of prob- years. Smith joined the mission this year with lems, problems that you wouldn’t see in an his fellow classmate and friend, Matt Kramer area with better access to care. That level of In turn, Dr. Schiano was also very Without a radiograph I can now easily identify DMD 12, and Assistant Director of Extramural basic oral health is something that we often impressed by the students and their com- baby versus permanent teeth. I would say Programs Kathy Held. Alumni Directory Did you know that there is a University Alumni Directory? take for granted.” It’s available at www.bu.edu/alumni/connected/directory. mitment to this mission. Before the trip even overall my confidence level went from 0 to 95 Smith and Kramer were each paired with Held also emphasized what hard workers began, the students attended the Yankee in all dentistry, especially pediatric dentistry.” one of the Cannon brothers as the group, 19 both students were. She said, “The guys did Dental Congress in January, met vendors, and Chernomordik said, “This trip gave me an volunteers in total, treated 519 dental patients. a fantastic job. I was amazed by their treat- gathered donations. They also brought toys appreciation for pediatric dentistry. And now The students saw only children, but adults ment planning; they addressed every issue Connecting Did you know we’re constantly on the road visiting our alums in and gifts for the children. that I am back at school, I notice how much were seen by some of the Nicaraguan dentists in each patient.” classmates; every region? Meet with us, and we’ll help connect you to your Dr. Schiano added, “It was really special for quicker and more confident I am in all aspects who were part of the volunteer group. The Oftentimes on mission trips the volunteers networking fellow alums in your area! me to see how rewarding this trip was for the of treatment, which is great for both me and students performed mainly extractions and must prioritize the needs of each patient and opportunities; Did you know that it’s now free for alums to post career students. It made me remember my first Project my patients.” employed the adequate restorative technique are only able to treat the most pressing, and referrals opportunities on the Dental Career Network? Stretch trip and why I keep coming back.” (also known as ART or “fujis”). The group tal- due to a large volume of patients and limited The students all agreed the trip exceeded lied 511 extractions and 351 “fujis” successfully time. But on this trip the volunteers somehow expectations. Everyone hopes to return to alumni couple hosts completed during the weeklong trip. made the time to treat all issues. Smith said Did you know that we have a very active Study Club in NYC just Teacapan in the future. second napa reception Held, who traveled with Dr. Chris Cannon in one child’s mouth he extracted six teeth Study Clubs celebrating its 20th year, and that the Alumni Association picks Said Keyes, “We don’t see patients like this to Nicaragua years ago to scout the area and restored four using ART. Kramer said up the tab for new GSDM graduates? at school, so this was a great new experience Mary Rocca DMD 84 and her husband, Eric before this trip was created, was excited he came close to treating ten teeth in one for me. The experience I gained on this trip Grigsby MED 84, welcomed School of Dental to return and act as an assistant for the patient as well. gave me the confidence to be able to treat Medicine and School of Medicine alumni back now-established volunteer effort. She But Held took this “address every issue” THE RAFFLE WINNERS: It's time to announce the winners of the raffle that any basic pediatric case.” to their Napa Valley home for the second added, “This was a great group. Everyone mentality even one step further. Prior to ran concurrently with the Alumni Survey conducted by Development and Added Anjirghooli—who was initially consecutive year on Saturday, June 9, 2012, who signed up for this trip was on a mis- the trip she organized a shoe drive and Alumni Relations. apprehensive about treating children, “We for a wine reception. sion to help people.” She continued, “The There were two prizes. The second place winner of an Apple iPad is received and transported two suitcases full Dr. Karen Crowley, who graduated from our Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery treated a range of children all the way from Dr. Rocca runs the Rocca Family Vineyards, students also received excellent mentoring of children’s shoes and another suitcase full Residency Program in 1986. happy to crying. We also developed our crit- which produces highly praised wines. Dean on this trip. It was really fantastic for them of toothbrushes to Rio San Juan, which she The first prize winner of an all-expenses paid trip to Boston to attend ical-thinking skills, when faced with the deci- and Mrs. Jeffrey W. Hutter and School of to receive one-on-one guidance from such Alumni Weekend is Dr. Robert Dubanski (right). Dr. Dubanski received his passed out to the children who were treated, DMD degree from the Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine in 1986. sion of which teeth to restore in each patient. Medicine Dean Karen Antman mingled with established pediatric dentists.” many of whom had arrived barefoot.

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On The Road with Director of Development Kimberley Branca

Kimberley visits William Falla ORTHO 66 at his orthodontics practice on Cape Cod

(l-r) Phil Melnick PERIO 81, Kimberley, Conrad Sack DMD 83, and Araxie Yetenekian-Gettas DMD 86 on the campus of UCLA in June 2012

Kimberley and Burton Langer PERIO 66 at his private practice on Fifth Avenue Director of Development Kimberley Branca and Paul Fugazzotto PERIO 81, in New York City. On September 10, 2012, Dr. Langer was the Schoolman Milton, MA Lecturer for the residents in the Department of Periodontology & Oral Biology.

Abhishek Mogre DMD 06 OMFS 11, Manteca, California. Dr. Mogre has joined the GSDM John Gallardo PERIO 94 and Kimberley at Executive Circle leadership giving society Larry Sylva ENDO 91, Pinole, California Dr. Gallardo’s private practice in Miami, Florida

Stacey McNamee and Kimberley Branca, directors John Lindsay PERIO 81 at his private practice in of Alumni Relations and Development respectively Boca Raton, Florida

Guido Riess and Kimberley in April 2012. Dr. Riess of Munich, Germany, is an esteemed visiting clinical research professor in the GSDM Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. He has been a loyal sup- Mitch Sabbagh DMD 87, GSDM Alumni Nancy Ekelman PERIO 91 at her private practice in porter and friend to the School for nearly 30 years. Association president, and Kimberley in New York City Dr. Riess recently pledged $100,000 to GSDM. Harold Turner PEDO 71 of Delray Beach, Florida, Kimberley and Farshid Ariz DMD 89 PERIO 91 at Kimberley and Gayle Wood PERIO 89 at Dr. Wood’s New York City appreciated a visit from Kimberley in February 2012 his private practice in Brentwood, California private practice in Manhattan Beach, California

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news class notes

(l-r) Boston University School of Medicine (MED) 1 2 3 Executive Director for Educational Media and Technology and longtime Special Smiles volunteer Domenic Screnci Jr., EdD; MED Director of Educational Media and longtime Special Smiles volunteer Lucy Milne; Special Olympics Massachusetts Hall of Fame Member and Global Messenger Melissa Reilly; Honoree Steve Perlman PEDO 76; and GSDM Director of Alumni Relations and longtime Special Smiles volunteer Stacey McNamee

(below l-r) President & CEO of Special Olympics Massachusetts Robert A. Johnson, Honoree Dr. Steve Perlman, and Special Olympics Massachusetts Hall of Fame Member and Global Messenger Melissa Reilly Members of the BU Italian Alumni Association Robin Feltoon DMD 89 (left) and Courtney Brady (l-r) Alec Forbes DMD 14, Lt. Daniel Forbes, DMD 11 Lt. Derrick Call DMD 12, and Assistant Dean of Students Joseph Calabrese

1 The GSDM Italian its 5th annual OKU and Kimberley Ung. Lindsay Bruneau started practicing in Professor Ramzi Alumni Association Induction Ceremony Faculty inductees DMD 11 AEGD 12 Kona, Hawaii. Sarkis DMD 02 held a meeting in on May 10, at the BU were Drs. Pushkar has joined the prac- ENDO 05 July and another with Trustee Ballroom. Mehra and Tina tice of Drs. Peter KerryDove DMD09 MSD 08 received the Italian alumni of The induction was Valades. Garofoli and Myles completed a resi- the Fellowship Award Tufts University. presided over by Heffernan Jr. in dency in pediatric from the Academy of Dean Jeffrey W. 2 Courtney Brady South Lancaster, dentistry at the General Dentistry in dr. steve perlman Mahesh Sadhnani Hutter and OKU DMD 11 joined the Massachusetts. University of North the summer of 2012. inducted into the special DMD 12 was one of Chapter President practice of Robin Carolina, Chapel To earn this award, olympics hall of fame “dr. perlman's commitment 12 students nation- Dr. Stephen Polins Feltoon DMD 89 in Payam Matin DMD 11 Hill this year and dentists must earn to providing care and wide awarded the and Secretary Ms. July after finishing opened an Aspen now works at Duke at least 500 continu- Dr. Steve Perlman was inducted into the access to care to people for the Massachusetts Academy of Pediatric ADEA Johnson & Catherine Sarkis. her residency at the Dental location in Pediatric Dentistry ing education course Special Olympics Hall of Fame on September Dentistry, a diplomat of the American Board Johnson Healthcare Students inducted University of Florida. Bloomington, Illinois, in Durham, North hours and pass a 27, 2012, at Special Olympics Headquarters in with disabilities is inspiring of Special Care Dentistry, cofounder of Products Preventive into OKU included: on August 16, 2012. Carolina. 250-question exam. Marlborough, Massachusetts. and we are all supportive the American Academy of Developmental Dentistry Scholarship Shruti Apte, Jessica 3 Assistant Dean After attending For the past 32 years, Dr. Steve Perlman of his efforts and Medicine and Dentistry, and former advisor earlier this year. The Leigh Bogucki, Vera of Students Joseph GSDM, he com- Ronit Antebi-Hadar Zhaomin Hung PEDO 76—an associate clinical professor congratulate him on his to the President’s Committee for Persons with scholarship sup- Chernomordik, Mark Calabrese DMD 91 pleted a one-year DMD 09 PEDO 07 DMD 07 opened a of pediatric dentistry at the Boston University induction into the special Intellectual Disabilities. ports pre-doctoral Paul Cipolla, Evan AEGD 92 and Alex general practice opened Lexington practice in Dublin, Henry M. Goldman School of Dental olympics hall of fame.” “Dr. Perlman’s commitment to providing students who have Ross Cohen, John Forbes DMD 14 residency at OSF Pediatric Dental in California, in June and Medicine—has devoted much of his private care and access to care to people with dis- demonstrated aca- Joseph Costandi, attended a naval cer- Saint Francis Medical 2010. the practice is growing practice as well as his teaching to the —Dean Jeffrey W. Hutter abilities is inspiring and we are all supportive demic excellence in Shivali Narendra emony in Newport, Center in Peoria, steadily. treatment of children and adults with physical of his efforts and congratulate him on his preventive dentistry. Gohel, Mark William Rhode Island, for Illinois. 4 Loubna Chehab and intellectual disabilities. induction into the Special Olympics Hall of As a winner of this Hartzler, Jun Hyuk Lt. Daniel Forbes, Pal ENDO 08 and Mani Moulazadeh In 1993, Dr. Perlman founded the Special determination, dedication, and loyalty to our Fame,” said Dean Jeffrey W. Hutter. He con- scholarship, Dr. Hwang, Sheede Dental Corps, Marc Jones DMD 10 her husband Philip DMD 00 AEGD 01 Olympics Massachusetts Healthy Athletes‰ athletes and our program,” said Dr. Johnson. tinued, “There is an enormous need out there Sadhnani traveled to Khalil Ciccarese, United States Navy, completed a two- welcomed their third ENDO 03, Thomas Special Smiles‰ program. He now serves as He continued, “The compelling stories of all and I am very proud that GSDM and many of the 2012 American Fatima Khan, Ryota who is completing year pediatric son, Lance Joseph, Bianchi ENDO clinical director and senior global clinical advi- the award recipients will humble you and our alumni have a long history of taking the Dental Education Kikuchi, Sara Lalani, an AEGD residency dental residency on July 12, 2012. He 03, Robert Saylor sor for Special Smiles. The first Special Smiles inspire you. Their stories of compassion, brav- lead and addressing this problem.” Association Annual Jaeseop Lee, Jong at Norfolk Naval at Louisiana State joins big brothers Ian ENDO 06, and Glen screening was conducted at the Special ery, victory, and yes, generosity, will help us In 2008, Special Olympics honored Session & Exhibition, Jin Lee, Sarah Base, Virginia, and University, which and Alec. Eisenhuth ENDO 06 Olympics Massachusetts (SOMA) Summer all to better understand and appreciate why Dr. Perlman with a special Lifetime Global held in Orlando, Naghibi, Shivani Lt. Derrick Call DMD is affiliated with were honored as Games. The program now holds more than Special Olympics continues to grow in every Leadership Award in promoting human Florida, in March. Tapan Patel, Chad 12, Dental Corps, Children’s Hospital Kevin Acone diplomates of the 150 events each year, taking place in every imaginable way.” dignity. He was one of 12 individuals honored, E. Rebhun, Lillelenny United States Navy, of New Orleans, in DMD 07 is American Board of state in the United States and in 40 countries. Dr. Perlman has been involved in many including Nelson Mandela, Deng Pu Fang, The GSDM Lambda Santana Gutierrez, who is completing an June 2012. engaged to Endodontics (ABE) Robert A. Johnson, President & CEO of initiatives to improve and give access to Arnold Schwarzenegger, Vanessa Williams, Mu Chapter of Robert Logan AEGD residency at Goli Mostoufi. at the 2012 Louis I. SOMA, presided over the Special Olympics oral health care for people with disabilities. Yao Ming, and Nadia Comaneci. Omicron Kappa Schmidt, Kinnar Naval Dental Center Kevin Nietzer Grossman Luncheon Hall of Fame ceremony. “This evening is Among these include being the past president Dr. Perlman’s lifetime loyalty to Special Upsilon National Rameshchandra Camp in Pendleton, DMD 10 completed Elizabeth held during the AAE about paying deep respect and profound and fellow of the Academy of Dentistry for Olympics athletes and their health is incred- Dental Honor Shah, Aida Soroori California. a pediatric residency DiBonaDMD 07 Annual Session in appreciation to those who have shown their Persons with Disabilities, the past president ibly admirable. Society (OKU) held Ebadi, Betty Suh, in June 2012 and and Assistant Boston.

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4 5 6 In Memoriam

Dr. William J. He is survived Kenneth Mark Pendergast died by two sons, Wortman ENDO 72 peacefully at home David of Dover, of Coral Springs, on August 17, 2012. Massachusetts, and Florida, died on July He was 93. Peter of Boston; two 9, 2012, after a long Born in Boston, daughters, Beth of battle with lung he was raised in New York City and cancer. Dedham and lived in Julie of Washington, He was born on Weston before retir- D.C.; a sister, Joy October 4, 1942, in ing to Marion. Hale, of Glastonbury, Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Pendergast Connecticut; nine Dr. Wortman The Pal boys Elaine and father James Wu OMFS 97 Children waiting for dental treatment in Moldova The Kay family served as an officer grandchildren; two attended Brooklyn in the U.S. Navy great-grandchildren; College and Temple during World War and several nieces University School Joe Chikvashvili Family Dental were a pediatric dental was her father’s per- tor of Advanced practice in dentistry Gettas presented her At the March ADEA Gerardo Grinberg II, where he met his and nephews. of Dentistry before Endo 05 has been voted by the read- residency in 2007 at sonal surgical assis- Periodontics at and 18th year as an nephew his diploma Annual Session held ORTHO 79 will be wife, Betty, who was He was the hus- serving as a captain the director of ers of the San Jose Temple Children’s tant for the week as the Ostrow School anesthesiologist. on graduation day. in Orlando, Florida, a delegate for the also a Navy officer. band of the late in the U.S. Army. He endodontics at Mercury News as Hospital. She they worked in one of Dentistry at ADEA graduated its Mexican golf team in Dr. Pendergast Betty M. (McCarthy) earned his degree Beth Israel Medical the Best Dentists recently opened her converted classroom the University of Janice T. Keefe Eugene Bass Leadership Institute the Maccabi Games was a founding Pendergast and the in endodontics at Center in Newark, in Silicon Valley in own state-of-the-art in each of the four Southern California. DMD 88 PROS 90 DMD 84 is assistant Class of 2012 includ- in Israel in 2013. faculty member of father of the late GSDM in 1972 and New Jersey (GPR 2012. They say they pediatric practice. orphanages they He maintains a solo invites alumni to visit clinical professor ing Ronni Schnell Boston University William J. “Pendy” went on to prac- Program) since are “surprised, hon- Visit her online at visited. They treated periodontology prac- her website at www. at NYU College of DMD 81. Rahmat Nassi PROS Graduate School of Pendergast, Jr. tice his specialty in 2006. He is presi- ored, and proud to www.kidsworldden- more than 300 chil- tice in Brentwood, keefeprosthodontics. Dentistry. 79 launched a web- Dentistry. He taught You may make Florida for almost 40 dent of the Essex be BU-educated and tistry.com. dren. James says, California, and is com. Donald Yu ENDO 81 site for his practice in at Tufts University donations to the years. County Dental -trained.” “I told Elaine that if a member of a Edgar Alb DMD 82 is busy practicing in July, www.drnassi.com. School of Dental Dana-Farber He is remembered Society and a board Sean Rayment working in those con- multispecialty prac- Martyn S. Green has three beauti- Edmonton, Canada, Medicine as well. Cancer Institute at as a great family man member of District Tarun Jhamb DMD DMD 97 DSc 01 ditions did not deter tice in Northridge, PERIO 89 was ful children: Josh, with his “BU-YU” Jose R. Prieto- He was a past chair P.O. Box 849168, and friend. He is sur- II Endodontists (NY, 98 AEGD 99 moved opened a new her from dentistry, California. appointed associate 15, Sarah, 14, and family: Charles Yu, Hernandez of the American Boston, MA 02284 vived by wife, Laurie; NJ, CT, and RI). and expanded his office in Franklin, then nothing would.” professor of peri- Hannah, 12. He says Donald Yu, Henry PERIO 70 is retired Council of Dental or the Macular daughters Samantha Dedham Aspen Massachusetts. Michael B. Ferguson odontics at Loma they are his “inspira- Yu, Jason Yu, Leon and living in Spring Therapeutics, a past Degeneration and Tara and her Jackeline Argandona Dental practice in Snow Hill Dental Nibaldo P. Morales DMD 89 AEGD 90 Linda University. tion” and “reason for Yu, Jessica Yu, Eric Hill, Florida. president of the Association at P.O. husband, David; sons DMD 03 AEGD 99 June. He is now provides general DMD 94 is coauthored the being.” Kwan, Robyn Reiter, American Academy Box 20256, 420 Glenn and Steven moved to Chicago. located at 162 and cosmetic den- president-elect of book Clinical Cases Jennifer Litton- Karen Cheng, and of Dental Science, Beach Rd., Sarasota, and his wife, Carolyn; Providence Highway tistry with a strong the South Florida in Prosthodontics, Navasero ENDO 6 Bill Kay PROS 82 Henry Shum. and a diplomate FL 34276. five grandchildren, Jenny Chong in a 4,400 square emphasis on the Academy of General which was recently 87, 88 had been is a grandfather! of the American Audrey, Josh, Eden, DMD 01 is married foot space with nine connection between Dentistry. translated into practicing in Asia Jake Hunter Fishman Kathy Torpey Academy of Ryan, and Drew; a to Robert Loo with treatment rooms for oral and systemic Spanish. Look for (Philippines and was born to his Garganta RDH Periodontology. sister, Jo Ellen, and two children: Justin, general dentistry and health and the use Farshid Ariz DMD Casos Clinicos en Singapore) since daughter Alicia and MS 80 has been He practiced her husband, Butch; 6, and Jonathan, 4. dentures. of dental implants 89 PERIO 91 was Prostodoncia. 2005 but moved her husband Scot promoted to associ- periodontology in a niece, Beth, and her to improve patients’ a guest lecturer to the Bay Area in on February 8, 2012, ate vice president of Boston and Weston husband, Adam; and Paul Bianchi The MDS appointed facial esthetics and for periodontology Edward Kahn August. Her oldest and weighed 7 lb. 15 enrollment services for more than a nephew, Jack. ENDO 00 recently Badrieh Edalatpour stomatognathic students at GSDM DMD 89 has two daughter is a dental oz. Bill’s son Jeremy at Bristol Community 40 years. passed the boards PEDO 97 DMD 99 a function. on April 23, 2012. sons who are com- student at UCSF. graduated from College. He was a com- and will be receiving guest board member Dr. Ariz’s lecture, petitive gymnasts. the University of municant of St. his pin at the AAE in the spring. In this 5 James Wu OMFS “Soft Tissue & The youngest Araxie Yetenekian- Pennsylvania Dental The University of Anthony’s Church Meeting in Honolulu role, Dr. Edalatpour 97 and his daughter, Dental Implants” qualified for the Gettas DMD 86 School in May 2012, Maryland School in Mattapoisett and next spring. will participate in sev- Elaine Wu CAS 15 gave insights into Junior Olympics in joined the Dean's and continued on for of Dentistry hon- a member of the eral board meetings went on a dental mis- the various stages of Cincinnati. Leadership Giving prosthodontics at ored Roy L. Eskow Kittansett Club, the Robert Malonso throughout the year. sion to Moldova May the dental implant Society in honor of NYU. The Kay fam- PERIO 76 as the Neighborhood Club DMD 99 and Jessica 11–19, 2012, to treat process. Dr. Ariz Thomas E. Lenhart her nephew, Joseph ily sure has a lot to 2012 Distinguished of Quincy, and the Villaluz Malonso Priya D. Kothari children in state-run is a part-time DMD 90 is celebrat- Kabakhian DMD celebrate! Alumnus of the Year Gridiron Club of DMD 01 of Malonso DMD 97 completed orphanages. Elaine clinical instruc- ing his 22nd year of 12. Dr. Yetenekian- in June. Boston.

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Donor Roll FY 2012

Dr. Jon D. Dickie ■ ■ Dr. Albert M. Price ■ ■ ■ Johnson and Johnson Dr. Sheldon Itzkowitz, Dr. Yasmine Basseghi ■ ■ Dr. Raney DesChenes Dr. Christopher Douville, Patterson Companies Inc. Dr. M. Marianne Jurasic ■ Attleboro Periodontics & Implantology ■ Dr. Vijaya Lakshmi Bathina ■ Mrs. Marianne B. DeSouza Boston University Henry M. Goldman School Southern Arizona Endodontics ■ ■ Dr. Steven E. Roberts ■ ■ ■ Dr. Spiro Karras ■ Dr. Suo Ji Dr. Vinay Kumar R. Battula Dr. Paramvir S. Dhariwal ■ of Dental Medicine recognizes and thanks the Dr. Stephen C. DuLong ■ ■ ■ Ms. Leila J. Rosenthal ■ ■ ■ Dr. and Mrs. Douglas J. Katz Dr. David S. Kam Dr. Harneal Baweja ■ Dr. Pabina Dhawan ■ Dr. Margaret R. Errante ■ ■ ■ Dr. Tanios M. Rubeiz ■ Dr. Thenia Kazou Dr. Iman S. Labib ■ Dr. Katherine Bednar ■ Dr. Daniel DiBagno following donors who contributed to the School Dr. Arthur Fertman ■ ■ Dr. Andrew R. Salama ■ ■ Keystone Dental Dr. Frederick S. Landy ■ Dr. Sathvik Begur Seshadri ■ Dr. David C. DiBenedetto ■ between July 1, 2011, and June 30, 2012. Drs. Laurie R. Fleisher Dr. Douglas S. Schildhaus ■ Dr. Samer Khayat ■ ■ Dr. Weldon S. Lloyd ■ ■ Dr. Richa Belbase ■ Dr. Victor S. Dietz ■ ■ and Kenneth A. Cohen ■ Drs. Ronni A. Schnell Dr. Thomas B. Kilgore ■ ■ ■ Drs. Martin C. Nager Dr. Louis S. Belifante ■ Mrs. Patricia K. Dirksmeier ■ Drs. Paula K. and Emanuel Friedman, and Richard A. Short ■ ■ ■ ■ Dr. Kirill Klimashov and Denise M. Shapiro ■ Dr. Sheryl A. Beltrane ■ Dr. Lynsey T. Doan Metrowest Urology PC ■ ■ ■ ■ Drs. Amir and Shahrzad Shahbazian ■ Ms. Mary Loadholt ■ ■ Dr. Tom M. Nguyen ■ ■ Dr. Alexander A. Bendayan ■ Dr. Michael Doe G. Hartzell & Son Dr. Samuel Shames ■ ■ Dr. Aldino P. Maggiulli Dr. Franklin D. Niver ■ Dr. Lakshmi Bethi ■ Dr. John V. Dolbec $100,000–$499,999 Dr. and Mrs. Herbert M. Hughes ■ ■ Dr. Raul I. Garcia ■ Dr. Michael C. Sheff, Dr. Elliott D. Maser ■ ■ Dr. Delaram Pakzamir ■ ■ Dr. Jhujhar S. Bhambra, Dr. Vincent M. Dolce ■ 3M ESPE Dental Products Dean and Mrs. Jeffrey W. Hutter ■ ■ ■ Dr. Jasjit S. Gill, Pedodontics Associates of Newton ■ ■ Mr. Timothy W. McDonough ■ ■ Dr. David Paquette ■ Progressive Endodontics Of Greece Ms. Kaylee L. Dombrowski ■ ■ Brasseler USA Dental, LLC Dr. Sok-Ja Janket ■ ■ ■ Worcester Oral Surgery, P.C. Dr. Donald L. Simi ■ Dr. Jonathan E. Michelsohn ■ Dr. George W. Pirie ■ Dr. Bibeka Bhattarai Koirala ■ Dr. Rushabh Jayprakash Doshi ■ Drs. Patricia Machalinski Dr. Robert H. Gilman ■ ■ Dr. John P. Smith, Dr. Daniel T. Moran ■ Proviser Financial LLC Dr. Bushra Bhatti Ms. Helen A. Doyle ■ ■ $50,000–$99,999 and Kelvin T. Lam ■ Dr. Russell A. Giordano ■ ■ Southern Arizona Endodontics ■ ■ Dr. Michael F. Moynihan ■ Dr. Kadambari D. Rawal ■ ■ Dr. Varvara G. Blidman ■ ■ Dr. Hemasundra R. Duggireddy ■ Maine Health Dr. Celeste V. Kong Maness ■ ■ ■ Dr. Anita Gohel and Mr. Raj Gohel ■ ■ Dr. Donald R. Taddeo ■ Dr. Kiyoko Nagao ■ Dr. Terry J. Rebizant, Leorus 2004 Dr. Andra M. Boak ■ Dr. Larry G. Dunham ■ Dr. Robert J. Miller ■ Dr. William M. Gordon ■ ■ Dr. Paul E. Tesone Dr. Young C. Park ■ Dental Corporation Of Canada ■ Dr. Jessica Bogucki ■ Dr. James H. Dyen ■ $25,000–$49,999 Dr. Frank G. Oppenheim ■ ■ ■ Drs. Sven F. and Claudia M. Grail ■ ■ Dr. Tina Marie Valades Tullberg Dr. Timothy W. Penberthy, Dr. Robert J. Rosenkranz Dr. Steven J. Bookless ■ ■ Dr. Badrieh Edalatpour, VITA Zahnfabrik The Procter & Gamble Company Dr. and Mrs. John P. Gusha ■ and Mr. Ralph D. Tullberg ■ ■ Northwest Endodontics, P. C. ■ Dr. Robert P. Rubins ■ ■ Dr. Pawandeep K. Boparai ■ Children’s Dental Care Corp. ■ New England Alliance for Public Dr. Stephen J. Reichheld ■ Dr. Katherine A. Haltom ■ Dr. Chu-June Wang, Dr. Steven P. Perlman ■ Dr. Muhenad Samaan Dr. William M. Bowers ■ Dr. Nelson H. Eddy ■ Workforce Development Dr. Angela V. Ross ■ ■ Drs. Andre Hashem Ocean West Dental Group ■ Dr. Douglas N. Riis ■ Henry Schein Inc. Dr. Alan H. Bresalier Dr. Edward E. Egan ■ Rosztoczy Foundation Dr. Mitchell V. Sabbagh ■ ■ and Christine Lo ■ ■ Dr. Lisa S. White-Paul ■ ■ Dr. Michael W. Roberts ■ Dr. Steven Shapiro ■ ■ Dr. Howard D. Brooks Dr. Glen A. Eisenhuth ■ Dr. John Silber ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Dr. Dean Miller Hauseman III, Dr. Leslie W. Will-Kuo ■ ■ Dr. Bruce G. Robinson ■ ■ Dr. Sein H. Siao ■ Dr. David S. Buczak ■ Dr. Steven I. Elbaz $10,000–$24,999 Dr. John R. Siu ■ Southern Arizona Endodontics ■ ■ Drs. Tao Xu and Yanling Jiang ■ ■ ■ Dr. Frank E. Schiano ■ ■ ■ Dr. Jerome J. Siegel Dr. Robert E. Burr ■ ■ Dr. Hershel T. Ellenbogen ■ ■ Aspen Dental Stryker Craniomaxillofacial Dr. Michael S. Hauser ■ ■ Dr. Hideo Yamamoto ■ ■ ■ Shofu Dental Corporation Dr. Joseph B. Silberman Dr. Cass D. Burrell ■ Mrs. Elizabeth W. Engel ■ Dentsply International Inc. Dr. Ralph D. Hawkins ■ Dr. Donald Chung-Fu Yu ■ ■ ■ SS White Burs Inc. Dr. Arnold W. Spoozak ■ Dr. Ravindra Kumar Burugapalli ■ Dr. Luis S. Englander Dr. Jonathan B. Levine $1,000–$2,499 Dr. John L. Hayes ■ ■ Dr. Robert M. Stern ■ Dr. Warren R. Tessler ■ Dr. James S. Byas Dr. Kristi E. Erickson ■ Dr. David P. Lustbader Drs. Craig M. Allen Mr. Kevin G. Holland ■ ■ $500–$999 Dr. Douglas W. Stewart ■ Dr. Yongzhong Wang ■ Dr. Maria Angela V. Cancado ■ Dr. Aristides E. Exarchos ■ ■ and Mrs. Wendy Engel Lustbader ■ and Nicole J. Paquette ■ ■ Dr. John P. Hoover ■ 3M Company Triodent Corporation Dr. Michael H. Weber, Endodontic Dr. Marilyn F. Canis ■ Dr. Michael A. Fabio, Drs. Ernesto M. Dr. Eric G. Anderson ■ ■ ■ Dr. Neil S. Hornung ■ ■ Advanced Dental Technologies Inc. Dr. Algirdas S. Vaitas Associates of Greater Washington Dr. Timothy P. Carter ■ Besner, Fabio & Bramwell Dental Assoc. Ltd. ■ and Vera Klein Muller ■ ■ Dr. Cheryl Anderson-Cermin, Dr. John R. Hughes, Dr. Laura Becerra-Vilaplana ■ ■ ■ Dr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Van Dyke ■ ■ Dr. Joseph D. White Dr. Dominic R. Caruso Dr. Stephen J. Falco Sirona Dental Systems Falls Orthodontics ■ Southern Arizona Endodontics ■ ■ ■ Bicon Dental Implants Dr. Julie S. Vigneault, Dr. Piero Casavechia ■ Dr. Mark S. Ferriero ■ Straumann U.S.A. Astra Tech Dr. Justin Hughes, Dr. Barry S. Blank ■ Kappa Dental Group $1–$249 Dr. Santo S. Cataudella ■ Dr. Cary N. Feuerman Southern Arizona Endodontics Drs. Pamela Z. Southern Arizona Endodontics ■ ■ Ms. Susan J. Britt Whip Mix Corporation Anonymous Dr. Joseph R. Cave ■ Dr. Shamika Finlayson ■ ■ Dr. Ronald G. Weissman, and Marshall A. Baldassarre ■ Dr. Geri R. Hunter ■ ■ BTI of North America Dr. Carol E. Wilkins Dr. Ronald H. Abel Dr. Sumit Chanana ■ Ms. Cheryl Flynn ■ ■ Gentle Dental ■ ■ ■ Dr. Michael A. Barry ■ Dr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Izzi ■ ■ Dr. Rina Campbell Dr. Joseph Akhikar, Dr. Willie Chao ■ Dr. Craig K. Foisie ■ Dr. Hussam S. Batal ■ Dr. Richard H. Karr ■ Dr. Frank Casanova $250–$499 Advance Dental Group Inc. ■ Dr. Jonathan S. Chase Dr. Andrea M. Fraser ■ ■ $5,000–$9,999 Dr. Jeffrey A. Becker ■ ■ Klockner of North America,Inc. Dr. Jan Cervenka Dr. Nadim Baba Dr. Mohammed N. Al Rawas ■ Dr. Mary M. Chau ■ Drs. Joseph D. Fridgen Ace Surgical Supply Co., Inc. Dr. Avram S. Berger ■ ■ Dr. Ted Lee ■ ■ Dr. Wendy R. Cheney ■ ■ ■ Dr. John B. Bassett ■ Dr. Monica E. Alcade-Acosta ■ ■ Dr. Radhika Chawla ■ and Linh N. Van ■ American Association of Dr. Alan Berko ■ ■ Dr. Cataldo W. Leone ■ ■ ■ Dr. Casey B. Cook Dr. Leonard Bernstein Dr. Carmen M. Alcala-Vigoreaux Dr. Pallavi Chellur ■ Dr. Alan Friedman, Chestnut Hill Dental Endodontists Foundation Dr. Howard Bittner ■ ■ Dr. Alan M. Levine ■ Creative Dental Enterprises Inc. Dr. Ishwar Bhatia ■ ■ Dr. Ghyath Alkhalil ■ ■ Dr. Wang Chen ■ Dr. Glenn M. Fujinaka Biomet 3i Inc. Dr. Donald F. Booth ■ ■ Dr. Euger Lin, Marlborough O.M.S., PC Creative Dental Images Inc. Dr. Paul R. Bianchi ■ Dr. Myron Allukian ■ Dr. Ruo-Hsuan Chen ■ Dr. David Gabelman ■ ■ Eastern Dentists Insurance Company Dr. John F. Bowley ■ ■ Dr. Bing Liu, Dr. Thomas J. DeMarco ■ Dr. Daniel C. Braasch ■ Dr. Paul B. Alper ■ Dr. Jared Shiaw-Cheang Cheng ■ Dr. Carmen Garcia ■ Dr. Ray English Jr. Ms. Kimberley Branca ■ ■ Pleasant Family Dental, PC ■ ■ ■ Dr. Serge N. Dibart ■ Bravman & Langston & Associates LLC Dr. Omar Al-Wakfi ■ Dr. Vera Chernomordik ■ Dr. Mario Gatti Dr. Daniel S. Budasoff ■ ■ Dr. Richard A. Bruun ■ Dr. Charles T. Loo, Dr. David F. Donohoe Dr. Lawrence R. Brenner ■ ■ Dr. Anthony V. Amato ■ Dr. Frank J. Chiminello ■ Dr. Raymond George ■ Dr. Timothy S. Colton ■ Bulfinch Group Insurance Agency LLC Ridgewood Endodontics, LLC ■ Dr. Kenneth Drizen ■ ■ Dr. Robert P. Campbell Dr. Christine C. Ambrose ■ Dr. Sandra Choo-Stevo Drs. Catia Giambattistini Dr. Judith A. Jones ■ ■ ■ Dr. David G. Burros, Dr. Philip L. Maloney ■ ■ Dr. Martin J. Dunn ■ Dr. Frank P. Casarella ■ Dr. Konstantin Amirzadov ■ Dr. Rajesh Chunduri ■ and Marco Caminiti ■ Osteohealth Southern Arizona Endodontics ■ ■ Mrs. Madalyn L. Mann ■ ■ ■ Dr. Nancy R. Ekelman Dr. Roger T. Czarnecki ■ Dr. Kathleen M. Anderson Dr. Jay R. Clark ■ Dr. Nancy J. Gibbons ■ Drs. Mary F. Rocca and Eric J. Grigsby Dr. Michael L. Cahoon Dr. John C. McManama ■ ■ ■ Dr. Paul S. Farsai ■ ■ Dr. Joseph O. Daley ■ Dr. Oshin Anjirghooli ■ Dr. Evan R. Cohen ■ Dr. Thomas Gillen ■ Dr. Cheryl L. Ullman ■ ■ Dr. and Mrs. Joseph M. Calabrese ■ ■ Dr. Pushkar Mehra ■ Dr. Karl A. Flanzer ■ ■ Elmwood Sports Center Inc. Dr. Matthew R. Annese ■ Dr. John J. S. Costandi ■ Dr. Shivali Gohel ■ Vident Dr. Joseph V. Calderone ■ Dr. Mahnaz Messkoub ■ Dr. Helen K. Foo ■ Dr. Barmack Emami, Dr. Shruti Apte ■ Dr. Frederick F. Courtney ■ Dr. Barry J. Goldberg Dr. Susan M. Camacho ■ ■ Dr. Fardad Mobed ■ Dr. Stephen J. Frame Quincy Center for Endodontics PC ■ ■ Dr. Hema P. Arany ■ ■ Dr. Sarah L. Courtney ■ Dr. Greg R. Goldfaden $2,500–$4,999 Dr. Loretta M. Castellanos-Nunez ■ Dr. Abhishek A. Mogre ■ Dr. Fidelito Gabriel ■ Dr. Assia F. Fain Dr. Jose G. Arciniegas Sr. Dr. Michael W. Courtney ■ Dr. Michelle Goldstein ■ Acteon North America Drs. John C. and Maureen L. Cataudella, Dr. Peter A. Morgan ■ ■ Ms. Sherry George ■ Dr. Thomas A. Ferlito Dr. Dimitrios Arfanakis ■ Dr. Gail N. Cross-Poline Dr. George A. Gonzalez ■ Dr. Sudha S. Chinta, Oral Surgery South P.C. ■ Dr. Richard P. Mungo ■ Mrs. Ernestine A. Gianelly ■ ■ Dr. and Mrs. Arthur H. Fierman ■ Dr. Barry C. Armet ■ Dr. Danielle L. Culp ■ Drs. Dario Enrique Gonzalez Arria Danville Endodontics Inc. ■ Dr. Christopher Clancy, Dr. Dan Nathanson ■ ■ ■ ■ Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Goldman Dr. James W. Fisher Dr. Divya Arora ■ Dr. Amir Arsalan Dadkhah and Shila Sharifi ■ The Community Foundation for the Worcester Oral Surgery, P.C. Dr. Mark E. Nehring ■ Dr. Eva J. Helmerhorst ■ Fitzgerald/Theoharidis, PC Dr. Puneet Arora ■ Dr. Joseph A. D’Ambrosio ■ Drs. Manuel Garcia National Capital Region Dr. Carmine Colarusso North Shore Dental Laboratories Inc. Dr. Manuel Hoyo, Dr. Neal H. Fleisher ■ Dr. Farah Arshad ■ Dr. Gregory N. Day ■ and Sara L. Gonzalez Blanco ■ ■ Dr. Shadi Daher ■ ■ Dr. David Comeau ■ ■ Drs. Josephine C. Pandolfo Lake Shore Endodontics, PC Dr. Richard C. Gillis Dr. Jasmeen Aujla ■ Dr. Badri Z. Debian Dr. Anshu Goyal ■ Dr. Richard D’Innocenzo ■ Dr. Douglas W. Conn ■ ■ and Spiro S. Saati ■ Dr. Claudia Lambertucci-Hoyo, Dr. Jeyasri Gunarajasingam, Dr. Adriana Baiz ■ Drs. Rares N. and Beatrice E. P. Deca ■ Dr. Lauren Greco ■ Exactech Inc. DENTSPLY Endodontics Dr. Chul-Wan Park ■ Lake Shore Endodontics, PC Lynn Dental Health & Chelsea Dental Dr. Bruce B. Baker Dr. Daniel P. DeCesare Dr. Jeffrey J. Grossman ■ Dr. Donald L. Feldman ■ ■ ■ Dr. Alan K. DerKazarian ■ Dr. John I. Park ■ ■ Ivoclar Vivadent Inc. Dr. Dao B. Hoang, Dr. Julia B. Barbagallo ■ Dr. Mehrdad Dehpanah ■ Dr. Shawn M. Groyeski ■ Dr. John F. Guarente ■ ■ Dr. Stephen M. Desrosiers ■ ■ Dr. Sanjay N. Patel, Drs. Zhimon Y. Jacobson Leclaire Hoang Dental Corporation Dr. Jean Baric-Parker Dr. Shelby J. Denman ■ Dr. Danielle Gulis ■ Hu-Friedy Mfg. Co., Inc. Highlands Ranch Endodontics, P.C. ■ ■ and Minoo Chaichian ■ ■ Dr. Lucinda Barry ■ Dr. Kaushal Chandresh Desai ■ Dr. C. S. Gulrich ■

■ President’s Society (AFLGS) Member | ■ Young Alumni Giving Society Member | ■ Faculty/Staff Member | ■ Parent | ■ Three-year Consecutive Giving | ■ First-time Donor | ■ Deceased

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Donor Roll FY 2012

Dr. Jonathan M. Gutman Dr. Chris J. Lampert, Dr. Sepideh F. Novid ■ ■ Dr. Jonathan M. Shinay ■ ■ Dr. Ahmed M. Hamada Ibrahim ■ Portland Endodontic Group, PC ■ Ms. Julia A. Oberweis Dr. Lyudmila Shnayder ■ Dr. Hanny Hamoui Dr. Christian Lares ■ Dr. Thomas O’Connor ■ Dr. Rakshya Shrestha ■ Dr. Cherry Harika ■ Dr. Sung Young Lee, Dr. Jane A. Ogembo Dr. Madhav Shrirao ■ Dr. Fred Harrington E-Dental Group, Inc ■ Dr. Nina Mi Hyun Oh ■ Dr. Alan M. Shuman ■ and Mrs. Alanna D. Bravman ■ Dr. Jaeseop Lee ■ Dr. Thomas Ollerhead Dr. Jagdeep Sibia ■ Dr. Mark William Hartzler ■ Dr. Soonki Lee ■ Dr. Malekshah Oskoui Dr. Aprajita Singh ■ Dr. Farah Hasan ■ Dr. Jong Jin Lee ■ Dr. Sybil Padavathil ■ Dr. Jeanne C. Sinkford Dr. Phillip W. Head ■ Dr. Luri Lee ■ Dr. Manjari Pamulapati ■ Dr. Timothy Smith ■ Celebrating 50 years at Boston University Dr. Leslie B. Heffez ■ Dr. Peter A. E. W. Lee ■ Dr. Rajeev Panakanti ■ Dr. Taylor Snider ■ Dr. Gretchen Heinsen, Dr. Stuart M. Lehman Dr. Manjiri Pande ■ Dr. Shikha Sohal ■ Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine H & K Endodontics Inc. Dr. and Mrs. Sanford Levy ■ Dr. Sreenivasulu Panguluri Dr. Sharare Soleymani ■ Dr. Jack L. Hertzberg Dr. Roderick W. Lewin ■ Dr. Mike Papastamatis ■ Dr. Vandana Soni Dr. Jennifer M. Hill ■ Dr. Wenqi Li, Shrewsbury Dental LLC ■ Dr. Mohammed Parvez ■ Dr. Aida Soroori Ebadi ■ Dr. Nicole D. Hoang Dr. Ivey L. Lipman ■ Dr. Amitkumar P. Patel ■ Drs. Elizabeth S. and Gerald P. Spindel 50th anniversary celebration 2013 events Dr. Chau N. Hoang ■ Ms. Kathy M. Lituri ■ ■ ■ Dr. Shivani Tapan Patel ■ Dr. Jacob Stein ■ Dr. Jay T. Hodge Dr. Melissa A. R. Lowry ■ Dr. Jimishkumar Patel ■ Dr. Robert W. Stoddard February 1 Kick-off 50th Anniversary Celebration Reception at Yankee Dental Congress Boston, MA Dr. Gary S. Hoffman ■ Dr. Howard J. Ludington Dr. Amit Patel ■ Miss Jacyn Stultz ■ Dr. Brian P. Hong ■ Dr. George W. Lundstedt Dr. Madhur Sudhir Patil ■ Dr. Mingfang Su ■ ■ February Alumni Reception Boca Raton, FL Dr. Thomas Horgan ■ Dr. Hue T. Ly ■ Dr. Stuart B. Pechter ■ Ms. Paula Surro ■ Dr. Scott T. Hornung Ms. Sharon M. Lyons ■ ■ Drs. Sheldon and Leena Peck Dr. Tacuhi S. Tacvorian March 8 Alumni Reception Scottsdale, AZ Dr. Yuan-Yi Huang ■ Drs. Maha Maaita and Fadi Al-Bilbeisi ■ Drs. Casey V. and Jamily F. Pedro ■ Dr. Kiran Kumar Tamminidi ■ Ms. Jamie J. Hubert ■ Dr. Andrea A. Maalouf ■ Ms. Bridget L. Pelkie ■ ■ Dr. and Mrs. Abolghassem M. Tehrani ■ March 16………………………………………… Alumni Reception Seattle, WA Dr. Jun Hyuk Hwang ■ Ms. Catherine C. MacIsaac ■ ■ Dr. Christopher M. Pellegrino ■ ■ Dr. Jack B. Thigpen ■ April 10 Donald F. Booth Education day & Return to Residency program Boston, MA Ms. Leila J. Imbrogna ■ Dr. Namratha Madapu ■ Dr. Mark Pernokas, Dr. Satyanarayanan T. Thirumalai Dr. Lindsey D. Jackson Dr. Rahul Malik ■ Advanced Dental Associates ■ ■ Dr. Paul N. Tolmie April 11 Reception at the California Dental Association Annual Meeting Anaheim, CA Dr. Rohit James ■ Dr. David P. Malouf ■ ■ Dr. Farshad Pezeshki Mrs. Ruth O. Tornwall ■ Dr. Jatinder Singh Jawandha ■ Dr. Robert L. Mandell Dr. Benjamin Pham ■ Dr. Jose L. Torres ■ April.………………………………………………….. Global Days of Service Worldwide Dr. Amulya Jayanty ■ Dr. Ronrico A. Mangapit Dr. Roger A. Phillips ■ Dr. Bradford M. Towne ■ ■ Dr. Tarun Jhamb ■ ■ Dr. Disha D. Mankame ■ Dr. Jesbina Piya ■ Dr. Nhung T. Tran ■ April 18 …………………………………………….. Reception at the American Association of Endodontists Annual Session Honolulu, HI Dr. Shyam Sunder Jindal ■ Dr. Richard Mao Dr. Adam C. Polivy ■ Dr. Ariel E. Trujillo May AEGD Alumni Reception Boston, MA Dr. Nelishah Jiwani ■ Mrs. Nancy A. Marcus-Nash ■ Dr. Lon M. Polverari Dr. Petrushka Tuli ■ Dr. Kimberly A. Jones Dr. Derek M. Martin ■ Mrs. Edith P. Tynan ■ Dr. Drew C. Popper May 5 Reception at the American Association of Orthodontists Annual Session Philadelphia, PA Dr. Guenter J. Jonke ■ Dr. Linda J. Massod Dr. Naima Qureshi ■ Dr. Charles Ullman ■ Dr. Shilpi Joshi ■ Dr. Jennifer L. McCormack Dr. Anu R. Rajasekaran Dr. Dhwani Shaileshkumar Upadhyay ■ May 17–19 Commencement Weekend Boston, MA Dr. Joseph Kabaklian ■ Dr. I. Blake McKinley ■ Dr. Darshil B. Ranpariya ■ Dr. Mehmet I. Uzel ■ Dr. and Mrs. Brian M. Kabcenell ■ Ms. Stacey L. McNamee ■ ■ Dr. Sean A. Rayment, Drs. Maria F. Valentino May 23–26 Reception at the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Annual Meeting Orlando, FL Dr. Kunal Mukesh Kanani ■ Dr. Michael E. McQueen ■ Snow Hill Dental, PC and Alessandro Tatone ■ Dr. Eleni Kanasi ■ Dr. Vivek S. Mehta Ms. Deborah Redden-Tyler ■ ■ Dr. Antonio Varela June 5 Reception at the International Symposium on Periodontics & Restorative Dentistry Boston, MA Dr. Nicholas Kanelos, Dr. Gigi Meinecke Dr. Michael Zachary Rolin ■ Dr. Rani Varghese ■ August 15–17 Reception at the California Dental Association Annual Meeting San Francisco, CA Garrison Family Dental Dr. Marc A. Meiselman ■ Dr. Lynda M. Rose ■ Dr. Jay George Varghese ■ Dr. Aditya Kashyap ■ Dr. and Mrs. Seymour Melnick Dr. Jan B. Rozen Dr. Deepthi Vasireddy ■ September 28–30 Reception at the American Academy of Periodontology Annual Meeting Philadelphia, PA Ms. Janis G. Kaufman ■ Dr. Elizabeth A. Merritt ■ Dr. Frederick R. Rubin Dr. Tom T. Vu Dr. Howard B. Kay Dr. Jeremy Michaelson Dr. Megan M. Ryan ■ Dr. Puneet Wadhwa ■ October 2-6 Endodontic Alumni Association Fall Meeting Quebec City, CAnada Mr. Stephen M. Kaye Dr. Stephen R. Mikulski Dr. Mahesh Hiralal Sadhnani ■ Dr. Matthew T. Walton Dr. George L. Keleher ■ Dr. Glena Patricia Millan ■ Dr. Parviz Sadooghi ■ ■ ■ Dr. Jason A. Wark October 16…………………………………….. Official 50th birthday of GSDM Boston, MA Dr. Mary L. Kellerman Dr. Patrice Milot Dr. Babar Saleem ■ ■ Dr. Joel E. Wasley ■ Dr. Babar Khan ■ Dr. Metodi Milushev Dr. Karim Salem ■ Dr. Guoxian Wei ■ ■ October 24 Gerald M. Kramer periodontology Symposium Boston, MA Dr. Fatima Khan ■ Dr. Byung-Jin Min Dr. Richard D. Salzmann ■ Dr. Dawn M. West October 25–27 Alumni Weekend Boston, MA Dr. Ryota Kikuchi ■ ■ Dr. Sylvan S. Mintz ■ Dr. Gurpreet Kaur Sandhu ■ Dr. Toby S. Wilson ■ Dr. Jennifer Kim Dr. Mayumi O. Miyamoto ■ Dr. Eugene S. Sandler ■ Dr. Fang Xia ■ October 25 Orthodontic Mini-residency for GSDM orthodontic alumni Boston, MA Dr. Chung K. Kim ■ Dr. Hiral Mukundkumar Modi ■ Dr. Lillelenny Santana Gutierrez ■ Dr. Jing-Feng Xie and Mr. Hong Mei Dr. Jion Kim ■ Dr. Gregg L. Mond ■ Dr. Ramzi Sarkis Dr. Jiafang Xie ■ October 26 Anthony A. Gianelly orthodontic Symposium Boston, MA Dr. David J. Knight, Dr. Ismael Montane ■ ■ and Mrs. Catherine F. Sarkis ■ ■ Dr. Song Yang ■ H & K Endodontics Inc. Dr. Robert Morrison ■ Dr. Bhumi R. Savani ■ Dr. Wen-Chyi Ying ■ October 30–November 3 Reception at the American Dental Association Annual Session New Orleans, LA Dr. Harita Kodali ■ Dr. Joshua C. Morrow ■ Dr. Domenic M. Savo Sardaro Dr. Joy H. Yoo November 4 Anthony Jong Awards Ceremony during the American Public Health Dr. Azin H. Kolahi Dr. Marc E. Moskowitz Dr. Rishi Saxena Mrs. Nancy W. Young ■ Dr. Alisun E. Kovach ■ Dr. Sanford Nadelstein ■ Dr. Talia Schechter ■ Dr. Jessica W. Yu Association Annual Meeting Boston, MA Dr. Matthew Kramer ■ Dr. Saif M. Naji ■ Dr. Robert Schmidt ■ Dr. Jason W. Yu November 28 Associazione Culturale per la Parodontologia e Implantologia Florence, Italy Dr. Jack T. Krauser Dr. Negar M. Nasseripour ■ Dr. Alexis A. Senholzi Dr. Ahmed Elmagtouf Zarrough ■ Dr. Olga Krikunenko ■ Dr. Betsy H. Newman Dr. Rani R. Shah ■ Dr. Ira J. Zohn November 30 Red Hot Hockey: BU vs. Cornell New York, NY Dr. Prithvi Raj Krishna Moorthi Dr. Anhphi T. Nguyen, Dr. Kinnar R. Shah ■ Dr. Myrna Zohni ■ Dr. Karen L. Kucharski ■ Q Smile Dental Spa Dr. Kajel Shah ■ Drs. Jonathan S. Zucker Dr. Sharanya Kumaraswamy ■ Dr. David A. Noble ■ Dr. Michael L. Shapiro and Janet R. Peters ■ Dr. Sophia Lalani ■ Dr. Mehrdad Noorani Dr. Zheng Shi ■ Look for details on other events, including those in the Middle East, Europe, and Asia, to come soon!

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then to our current building which originally was only three stories. With the development of our DMD programs, the top four stories were built in the early 70s. Now we are virtually all over the Medical Campus and on the verge of growing more.

When I came to the School in 1973, we weren’t known very well in the neighborhoods of Boston. Now we have, clearly, the most comprehensive community service programs, in the state and several other academic and community service programs that literally span the globe. We have the largest Associate Dean for Advanced E federal grant in the U.S. for the dental care of patients with International P ducation & rograms Dr. Thomas Kilgore HIV/AIDS. Since 2001, we have led the Northeast Center for Research to Evaluate & Eliminate Dental Disparities (CREEDD). In addition to its research projects, the center serves as both a regional and a national resource in efforts at eliminating oral health disparities. We are still accepting historic photos of the School to be included in 50th anniversary publications and celebrations. ➜ In 2013, we celebrate the 50th anniversary of our School Send photos to [email protected] and we are planning a fun, yearlong celebration. Since Dean In spite of our accomplishments, we are still progressive, Hutter asked me to chair the working group to organize the young, and vital. Dean Hutter has a vision for the School celebration of our 50th anniversary, I’ve enjoyed reflecting on that is dynamic and forward-looking. Our Applied Strategic where we are and all that has happened since Henry Goldman Planning process encompasses all aspects of our programs, generated the idea of starting a Division of Stomatology in the our community, and our GSDM family. Department of Medicine at Boston University Medical School. That was in 1958. Knowing Henry (and I did get to work with Our 2013 celebration is just beginning and will really kick him for several years) he already had a pretty clear vision even off in a big way at our traditional Alumni Reception at the then of how the School would evolve. Yankee Dental Congress on February 1, 2013. However, we have a full agenda of celebratory events that will involve our we When we actually became a dental school 49 years ago whole family—students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends. in October of 1963, there were a small handful of dedicated Our Planning Group consists of: faculty who were putting together some of the most outstand- ing post–doctoral programs in the world. Some of the special- Ms. Mary Becotte Ms. Carole Loughran want ties were fairly new—Goldman essentially invented the field Dr. Joseph Calabrese Mr. Tim McDonough of periodontology. Dr. Lee Chou Dr. Carl McManama Ms. Lindsay Corrigan Ms. Stacey McNamee Very quickly, the work of several of our early stars—Goldman, Dr. Shadi Daher Dr. Jan Peters to hear Frankl, Schilder, Gianelly, Booth, Kramer, Jong, Sinabaldi, and Dr. Neal Fleisher Dr. Steve Polins several others—brought us a national and international repu- Dr. Paula K. Friedman Dr. Mitch Sabbagh tation. We very quickly became well known for scientific and Dr. Michelle Henshaw Dr. Tina Valades from clinical excellence in the specialties and as innovators in dental Mr. Kevin Holland research. I wonder how many of us know that our former dean, Spencer Frankl, led the investigative studies showing the effec- tiveness of fluoride in the prevention of dental decay. We’ll keep you all informed as our plans for 2013 progress. you!

It is also fun to think about how we have grown physically, Are you married to another GSDM alum? Share your story with us and we may ask to feature from a couple of offices in the Talbot Building, to an ugly you in an upcoming issue of Impressions. Are you a member of the military? Send stories to [email protected] brownstone tenement building on East Newton Street and Tom Kilgore

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