Professional Documents
Culture Documents
Dean . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Peter Polverini This issue of DentalUM focuses on a subject that is probably asked
Director of External Relations and
Continuing Dental Education . . . . . Richard Fetchiet
about more than just about anything else – admissions.
Writer & Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jerry Mastey As our director of External Relations and Continuing Dental
Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chris Jung Education, Richard Fetchiet, says, “The two questions we hear most
Photography . . . . . . Keary Campbell, Per H. Kjeldsen
often from our alums are – ‘What is the admissions process at the
Member publication of the American U-M School of Dentistry?’ and ‘What must one do to be a competitive
Association of Dental Editors
applicant to gain admission’?”
The Regents of the University: When I travel to visit and talk to many of you, those questions
Julia Donovan Darlow, Laurence B. Deitch, Olivia P.
Maynard, Rebecca McGowan, Andrea Fischer Newman,
are invariably raised in one form or another.
Andrew C. Richner, S. Martin Taylor, Katherine E. White, This issue answers those questions and also provides a significant
Mary Sue Coleman, ex officio.
amount of very important information beginning on page 18.
University of Michigan School of Dentistry You will learn about how competitive the admissions process
Alumni Society Board of Governors is…how the number of applications has surged in recent years…why
Terms Expire 2007: it’s important for someone interested in pursuing a dental education
Samuel Bander, ’81, Grand Rapids, MI
Richard L. Pascoe, ’70, Traverse City, MI to begin preparing as an undergraduate…how to apply online…what
Susan Pritzel, ’67 DH, Ann Arbor, MI (chair) information an applicant must submit and keep track of…a timeline
Terry Timm, ’71, Saline, MI
Josephine Weeden, ’96, ’99, Saline, MI of important dates…campus visits and interviews…selection
Terms Expire 2008: factors…and more.
William E. Brownscombe, ‘74, St. Clair Shores, MI You will also learn more about those in our Office of Admissions
John R. McMahon, ‘82, Grand Rapids, MI
George M. Yellich, ‘72, Los Gatos, CA
who do an outstanding job of keeping track of thousands of pieces of
Harold Zald, ‘79, West Bloomfield, MI information, including Dr. Marilyn Woolfolk, our assistant dean for
Jemma Allor, ‘00, Dental Hygiene, Mt. Clemens, MI
student services, and those who work with her on behalf of interested
Terms Expire 2009:
Charles Caldwell, ‘77, Grand Rapids, MI
applicants and candidates – Pattie Katcher, Jillian Yant, and Mary
Daniel Edwards, ‘97, Ann Arbor, MI Gaynor.
Gary Hubbard, ‘78, Okemos, MI Also included is a story about the admissions process from the
Metodi Pogoncheff, ‘76, Lansing, MI
Janet Souder Wilson, ‘73, Dental Hygiene, Northville, MI viewpoint of a student, Patrick McGrath, who will be joining us as a
Student Representative: Casey Tenniswood (D4) first-year dental student later this summer.
Ex Officio Members: After reading this issue, many of you may be surprised to learn
Peter Polverini, Dean our admissions process is not the same as it was previously. This is an
Janet Souder Wilson, ‘73, DH, Northville, MI
Alumni Association Liaison informative publication that you may want to retain or pass along to
Steve C. Grafton , Executive Director, Alumni Assoc. someone you know who is considering applying to our great School.
Richard R. Fetchiet, Director of External Relations and
Continuing Dental Education
The University of Michigan, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action
employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding Sincerely,
nondiscrimination and affirmative action, including Title IX of the
Education Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation
Act of 1973. The University of Michigan is committed to a policy of
nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of
race, sex*, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, age, marital
status, sexual orientation, disability, or Vietnam-era veteran status in
employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
Inquiries or complaints may be addressed to the Senior Director for
Peter J. Polverini, Dean
Institutional Equity and Title IX/Section 504 Coordinator, Office for
Institutional Equity, 2072 Administrative Services Building, Ann Arbor,
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FEATURES
4 Dental Students in the (Elementary) Classroom
4 When time permits, U-M dental students will go almost anywhere to
talk to interested individuals about the profession and the importance
of good oral health. In response to a request from elementary school
teacher Nicholas Husbye, three dental students recently traveled to
Milan, Michigan, to talk to first-grade students about dentistry.
5 Big Turnout for Give Kids a Smile Program
The turnout was better than expected. In early February, 95 children
from across southeast Michigan traveled with their parents or a relative
to the U-M School Dentistry to receive free oral health care as part of
the ADA’s Give Kids a Smile Program.
7 Filling a Critical Need – Community Outreach
The School of Dentistry’s community outreach program continues to
fill a vital need throughout Michigan by providing oral health care to
5 those in need. New statistics show the number of patients seen at eight
sites across the state rose more than 21 percent and the number of
procedures performed rose nearly 28 percent.
15 Oral Cancer: Perspectives from Two Survivors
“Grateful Patient” Tells Dental Students: Oral Exams Vital
An oral examination by a U-M School of Dentistry periodontal
alumnus saved Chuck Coté’s life. He recently described his experiences
to 100 dental students and how each of them could make a difference
in the lives of their patients.
Also, in a new, 10-minute video that is a part of a continuing dental
education course dealing with oral cancer screening and prevention,
another patient said, “If my dentist had not diagnosed my cancer, I
DEPARTMENTS
39 Development
39 – School at 92% of Fundraising Goal
40 – Fundraising Begins for New Endodontics Clinic
54
41 – New Gifts: Dr. and Mrs. Robert Aldrich, Drs. Richard Gardner, Allan
Jacobs, Jeffrey Halvorson, Sondra Gunn, Ludia Kim, Robert Sterken
45 – Homecoming Weekend 2006
46 – Drs. Craig and Striffler Inducted into Hall of Honor
50 – New Charitable IRA Offers Benefits only to December 31, 2007
53 Faculty News
58 Department Update: Periodontics and Oral Medicine
64 Dental Hygiene
64 – Dental Hygiene Student’s “Bold Move”
Last summer, second-year dental hygiene student Meggan Aiuto-
Haselschwerdt took advantage of an educational buyout offer from an
automotive supply company to pursue a life-long interest in oral health 64
care. She’s glad she did.
73 Research News
73 – #1 in Research Grants
74 – Research Day
76 – Michigan Center for Oral Health Research Seeks to Benefit Patients
Taking the knowledge discovered in research laboratories and applying
it to help patients in clinics has been the goal of the Michigan Center for
Oral Health Research since it opened in 2005.
87 Alumni News
90 In Memoriam – Dr. Major Ash
71
Fifteen or twenty years from now, Since February was Dental Health
a former first-grade student in Milan, Month, he said, “I thought it would be
Michigan may be walking across the interesting to have someone who is
stage at Hill Auditorium to receive his studying to become a dentist give my
or her dental degree, and it may be students an idea about what dentists
due to an appearance by U-M dental do, what they study, and how they help
students. people.”
When time permits, U-M dental In February, dental students Ben
students will go almost anywhere to Wickstra, Irene Haddock, and Tim
talk to interested individuals about Wentzloff traveled to the Paddock
the importance of good oral health and Elementary School to talk to about two Students look at radiographs dental student BenWickstra brought to
theschool.
what it takes to become a dentist. dozen of Husbye’s first graders about
In January, elementary school the importance of good oral health and curiosity of his students and the ability
teacher Nicholas Husbye sent an e- answered questions about becoming a of the three dental students to connect
mail to the School asking if someone dentist. with the youngsters.
would be interested in talking to his The dental students brought several “The dental students surpassed
first-grade students. oversize toothbrushes and articulators to all my expectations. They were
“I try to get students interested demonstrate the correct way to brush. personable and able to communicate
in different jobs they might want to Radiographs, stainless steel crowns, and with my students in ways they could
consider, as well as their communities, floss were also taken to show the students understand,” he said. “Now some
how they can be helpers in so many what dentists use in their offices. of my students are so interested
different ways and how an education The dental students also answered that they’re talking about becoming
can prepare them for various careers,” a range of questions about the dental dentists,” he said with a laugh.
Husbye said. profession.
Jerry Mastey
CarolineHong, athird-year dental student, asksLaneyla Whiletheywerewaiting, youngstersspent their timecoloringasheet of paper that emphasizedtheimportanceof
Robinsontohelpbyholdingthesuctionhoseduringher oral healthandoverall health.
examinationof the7-year-old.
oral health needs are taken care of.” Deborah Lauseng, a ser vices
Dental student Andrea Fraser, who coordinator, said one of the highlights
organized the event, said, “Because was helping a fifth grader who
of the generosity and enthusiasm expressed an interest in starting a
of students, staff, and faculty health club at her school.
volunteers, along with the support of “She was so interested in the idea,
the Washtenaw District Dental Society that she came back a second time to
and Kerr Dental, we were able to talk to us,” Lauseng said. “She even
treat 95 children. This overwhelming gave us her principal’s name with
turnout indicates the great need for the hope that someone will go to the
events like this and other efforts to school to talk about oral health.”
continue improving access to oral
health care.”
Representatives from the U-M
Health Sciences Libraries were also
After thechildrenwereseen, first-year dental students
present, distributing information
AnthonyFasi andNatolyaThomashandedout“goodybags”
withatoothbrush, floss, andinformationonhowtomaintain about using the Internet as a resource
goodoral health. to find health information.
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Keary Campbell
MICHIGAN
Community Outreach Sites
Two New Outreach Sites to be Added
TheSchool of Dentistrywill soonbepartneringwithtwonewcommunityhealthclinics inMichigan. BeginninginJune, the
InghamCountyHealthDepartmentinLansingandMuskegonFamilyHealthCenter will beaddedtothelistof outreachclinics
wherefourth-year dental anddental hygienestudents will provideoral healthcareunder thesupervisionof clinicdirectors.
Thenewlocations bringto10, thenumber of outreachsites wheredental students will provideoral healthcareduringtheir
final year inthepredoctoral program.
Keary Campbell
Keary Campbell
“ We h a v e m u c h t o g a i n b y dental schools must prepare for a That will only continue in the
embracing such opportunities,” he future that will be considerably future, Valachovic said. It will become
said. These and similar ventures different. more important “because recent
would build upon both the University’s Globalization, Valachovic said, has examples of avian flu, mad cow
stature as a world-class university and been underway for decades because of disease, and AIDS/HIV show there are
the School’s reputation as a pioneer personal and professional relationships no national boundaries. These and
and would also “send a clear signal to that faculty, administrators, and other diseases of the future affect
international scholars of our desire to others have developed with their peers all of us regardless of where we are
embrace research and discovery on a at other colleges, universities, and in the world,” he said. “So there are
global scale.” A renewed international organizations around the world. opportunities for all of us to learn from
focus would also boost the School’s But what’s different today is each other.”
attractiveness to faculty and students that advances in technology Valachovic said the University
in a global marketplace that is have accelerated international of Michigan School of Dentistry is
increasingly competitive. collaboration. uniquely positioned to benefit from
Since many journals, research and globalization. “This school has the
ADEA Leader: Technology marketing studies, and conference talent here that doesn’t exist elsewhere.
Accelerates Globalization proceedings are now available on the You’re in the driver’s seat. Others will
Guest speaker at the convocation Internet, he said, faculty or students or be watching you,” he said.
ceremony, Dr. Richard Valachovic, administrators can communicate with
executive director of the American one another via e-mail without regard
Dental Education Association and the to time or distance, that dialogue is
International Federation of Dental enhanced, new knowledge is gained,
Education Associations, agreed, saying and new partnerships are developed.
“Oral cancer is deadly because often it’s not found soon enough. A dentist may see
that before anyone else…because they’re so close to a patient’s face. …Oral cancer is
something you may be the first to detect and make a difference in saving a life.”
Keary Campbell
Advice to Students
Among the things Coté said he
learned from his experiences was the
value of a second, or even a third,
opinion. “Always get a second opinion.
And if there are two different opinions,
get a third,” he said.
But foremost in his mind as he spoke
to the dental students was just how
Drs. KitrinaCordell (left) andNishaD’Silvaaskedoral cancer survivor ChuckCotétospeaktosecond-year dental students as part of valuable oral cancer screenings are.
their oral pathologycourse.
“Oral cancer is deadly because often
However, he wouldn’t know the In 2005, Coté had a second bout with it’s not found soon enough,” Coté said. “A
results for two weeks. cancer. A tumor the size of a walnut was dentist may see that before anyone else…
removed from his nose. Cartilage from because they’re so close to a patient’s face.
Success and Another Scare behind an ear and a skin graft were used When you leave here, please be focused,”
“Those two weeks were the longest to rebuild his nose. he continued. “Oral cancer is something
I ever waited in my life,” Coté said. But Today, Coté said he sees oral health you may be the first to detect and make
the results were better than anyone care professionals every six months, a difference in saving a life.”
expected. The tumor had shrunk by 90 including his dentist, Dr. Charles Hanna Coté encouraged the students to look
percent. (DDS 1964), and his periodontist, Dr. at the big picture.
In August, a second round of Holden. “I’ve become more diligent about “A job is what we’re paid to do.
treatments began. These included my dental care because I know what can A calling is what we’re made to do.
radiation five days a week for seven happen if I’m not,” he told the dental You have a calling. You can make a
weeks and four more rounds of students. difference.”
chemotherapy. Eating is one of his biggest challenges
In early November, Coté said there because radiation destroyed most of his Instructors’ Perspectives
were no signs of the cancer to be found. salivary glands. Kordell said “It’s one thing for
“I officially became a survivor,” he “I’ll sip some water and take a small us, as instructors, to tell them about
said. bite of food and repeat the process,” oral cancer, but it’s something totally
Coté said he attributed his success he said. In response to one student’s different to hear about it from a patient
to four factors: “my unwavering faith question, he said, “my taste buds are who’s a survivor.”
and belief in God, the love and support all messed up, but you’ll do a lot to stay D’Silva agreed, adding, “We hope
and prayers from family and friends, the alive.” Chuck’s experiences will reinforce the
outstanding care and treatment from my Coté said he thinks “the cancer was importance of screening their patients for
excellent medical team, and my positive a blessing because I can speak to others.” oral cancer and show that they, literally,
attitude, outlook, and determination.” He recalled conversations with world can make a life or death difference in the
The euphoria was short lived. renowned cyclist Lance Armstrong, who lives of their patients.”
What’s Involved:
Getting Accepted at the University of
Application and Admissions Procedures Described…
Keary Campbell
“The two questions we hear most and competitive,” said Dr. Marilyn
often from our alums are — ‘What Lantz, associate dean for academic
is the admission process at the U-M affairs, whose unit is in charge of
School of Dentistry?’ and ‘What must admissions.
one do to be a competitive applicant One step she strongly advised
to gain admission’?” undergraduates to take is consulting
“The questions are short and direct, with a pre-health advisor on campus
but the answers are often complex to learn more about what they, as an
because the admissions process today undergraduate, need to do to enhance
is not the same as it was thirty, twenty, their chances for admission.
or even ten years ago,” said Richard Serious introspection and honest
Fetchiet, director of external relations self-assessment are also advised.
and continuing dental education. “Since one of our School’s primary
“The questions can also be highly missions is patient care and students
personal sometimes,” he added, will participate in outreach programs,
“because many of our alums have a we seriously consider how active a
son or daughter who has expressed an student is doing volunteer work in
interest in attending this great school their communities,” she continued.
InDecember, JillianYant, administrativeassociate, mailed
thefirst letters tocandidates offeringthemadmissionto to earn a dental degree.” “We look at who they were helping,
theSchool of Dentistryfor theacademicyear that begins The next 16 pages describe what’s where they were volunteering, and
thisAugust. involved in the admissions process whether their volunteer work is long
at the University of Michigan School term in nature or something they just
of Dentistry, an application timeline, decided to do the semester before they
profiles of those who are involved in apply.”
helping applicants and candidates, and The reason for this emphasis
other important information. is straightforward according to Dr.
Marilyn Woolfolk, assistant dean
Preparing as an Undergraduate for student services, whose office
A student’s preparation needs to processes applications received by the
begin several years in advance. School of Dentistry.
“ E v e n b e f o re t h e y c o n s i d e r “One of the most compelling needs
applying to the School of Dentistry many citizens in our state and nation
for possible admission, it’s important a have is access to quality oral health
person take steps as an undergraduate care,” she said. “Today’s students will
to prepare for an admissions process be challenged to reach out to meet the
that is becoming increasingly rigorous oral health needs of populations.”
How to Begin
The application process begins
online (https://aadsas.adea.org/)
with the Associated American Dental
Schools Application Service (AADSAS).
Since2003, applicationstotheU-MSchool of Dentistryhavesteadilyincreased. For thefirst-year
AADSAS is a centralized application classthat beginsinAugust, morethat 2,500applicationswerereceivedfor 105positions.
The May 15, 2007 – Applications June 1 – AADSAS December 1 – Theearliest datea candidate October, November, December, January,
availableonlinefromtheAssociated canbeexpectedtobenotifiedof their February – Approximately 470 applicants
Admissions AmericanDental Schools Application
begins processing
applications. acceptance. This is alsothefinal day a student receivepersonal invitations tovisit theU-M
Timeline Service(AADSAS). canapply todental school throughAADSAS. School of Dentistry for aninterview.
fills out only one form, he or she Applicants Must Keep Track letters of recommendation, before
typically doesn’t have to complete When completing the online our admissions review process can
multiple applications for different application, individuals are required continue,” she said.
dental schools.” to send official academic transcripts The number of applications
Citing statistics from the American to AADSAS. That’s important because reinforces a point made earlier about
Dental Education Association, Woolfolk without them, AADSAS will not process the importance of applying early.
said that, on average, most students the application. “Because so many qualified
apply to eight dental schools, including Pa t t i e Ka t c h e r, a d m i s s i o n s individuals are applying, it’s important
Michigan. associate director, emphasized, “that for applicants to realize that their
However, the application is only after AADSAS receives a transcript chances of being admitted are greatly
offered online until December 1 for and verifies the student’s self-reported reduced the longer they wait,” she
applicants interested in the U-M School information, do they forward an said.
of Dentistry. Other dental schools have application to us here in Ann Arbor.”
different deadlines. That process, she said, can take Campus Visits
When the student completes the four to six weeks. However, that However, the time between
application, a student then selects the timeline could change in the future. applying in June or July and receiving
schools where his or her application is “If a transcript is missing, AADSAS an invitation for an interview, which
to be sent. will not forward an application to the begins in early October, can seem an
dental school,” she added. “So it’s eternity for an anxious applicant.
the responsibility of each applicant Sometimes students call or e-mail
To be considered for admission to keep track of what they’re sending Katcher to say they will be in the Ann
to the University of Michigan and, if they haven’t sent a critical item Arbor area to visit family or friends
School of Dentistry, all appli- of information, to do so as quickly as and ask if they can stop by to visit the
cants must do the following: possible.” A list of “must have” items School.
• Electronicallysubmit their is noted to the left. “We welcome them to stop by,
applicationonlinetoAADSAS. In recent years, Katcher said that ask questions, and get a look at
• Send three letters of by Labor Day weekend, the U-M School our facilities,” Katcher said. “But
recommendationtotheOffice of Dentistry has usually received I emphasize that they are not to
of Admissionsat theUniversity about 1,000 applications. By the end consider their visit to be an interview
of MichiganSchool of Dentistry. of October, the number often exceeds because interviews are by personal
Twolettersmust befromscience 2,000. As the applications are received, invitation only.”
instructors, thethirdcanbefrom they are electronically loaded into Typically, Katcher sets aside
anon-scienceinstructor suchasa U-M’s database. Tuesday and Thursday afternoons
previousemployer, dentist, clergy Katcher reads all the applications. throughout the year to talk to the
member, or other. Letterscanalso It’s quite a job since she spends about prospective applicants.
besent toAADSASfor distribution. half an hour reading all the information When students arrive, she
• Submit their official DAT scores. from every applicant. stresses the competitive nature of the
• Mail a $60 application fee directly “I have to make sure everyone admissions process and outlines steps
totheUniversityof Michigan has completed and sent all the applicants may need to take to help
School of Dentistry. required information, such as grade them increase their chances.
point averages, DAT scores, and the “I tell them that for the new
January 15, 2008 – Datestudents whoare March 1 – Newfirst-year dental class Third week of August – New
notifiedDecember 1 of their acceptancemust submit filled. Admissions Committeeselects first-year dental class arrives. All
nonrefundable enrollment deposit of $1,500. alternates andranks them. dental students beginclasses.
Funds appliedtowardfirst-semester tuition.
to be closer to family.”
Beginning May 1, 2007, students
accepted for admission to one dental
school will no longer be able to
simultaneously hold a seat at another SELECTION FACTORS
dental school.
However, this is not unique to Overall, eachapplicationiscarefullyreviewed. Special attentionisfocusedonacademic
Michigan, Woolfolk said. Other dental achievement, character, non-cognitivefactors, andthecategoriesbelow. Admissions
schools across the country have agreed criteriaareappliedtoall applicants, regardlessof race, sex, creed, age, or national
to share information about those origin. Applicationsareencouragedfromwomen, veterans, andstudentswithdiverse
who are holding places at multiple backgrounds.
schools.
Grades
Advice for Alumni Thecumulativegradepoint average(GPA) andtheprerequisitescienceGPAareclosely
Does the fact a parent, grandparent, evaluatedsincetheyarestrongindicatorsof academicsuccessindental school. The
or other family member graduated from AdmissionsCommitteeexaminesgradesfor consistency, repeatedor withdrawncourses,
the U-M School of Dentistry play a role andrequiresaletter gradefor all prerequisitecourses. Currently, theaverageGPAof the
in the admissions process? School’sfirst-year dental classis3.5, withascienceGPAof 3.3.
“It’s one of many factors we take
into consideration,” Katcher said. “But, Dental Admissions Test (DAT)
in the end, it’s up to each student to Thistest, givenbytheAmericanDental Association, examinesareasincludingperceptual
prove himself or herself, based on his ability, quantitativereasoning, readingcomprehension, andthesurveyof natural sciences
or her academic record, some or all (biology, general chemistry, organicchemistry). Scoresrangefrom0to30. Theaverage
of the noncognitive factors, and the score(for the2007cycle) wasapproximately20inall areasof thetest. Moreinformation
interviews. It’s incredibly competitive, isontheWebat: http://www.ada.org/prof/ed/testing/dat/index.asp.
so it’s the responsibility of the student
to put their best foot forward.” Experience and Activities
That point, Fetchiet said, is one that Candidatesareexpectedtoexhibit aconfirmedinterest andmotivationinadental career
he and others in the Office of Alumni byparticipatingincareer-relatedactivitiessuchasjobshadowing, communityservice,
Relations, including Jeff Freshcorn and andother volunteer opportunities. Candidateswhodemonstrateinterest inaddressing
Marty Bailey, repeatedly emphasize. healthdisparitiesor commitment toserviceandcarefor underservedcommunitiesare
“The School’s admissions process considereddesirable.
is fair to one and all,” Fetchiet said. Acandidate’sprofessionalismandmaturity, whicharestronglyconsidered, maybe
“When any of us meet with our alums, revealedbysignificant lifeexperiencesandaccomplishments.
we emphasize that with more than
two thousand applicants competing Additional Information
each year for only 105 spots, that we Asanapplicationisreviewed, theAdmissionsCommitteemayrequest moreinformation,
do have a comprehensive admissions suchascurrent semester grades, newDATscores, etc. Acandidatewill bepromptly
system in place and that we do get the contactedif arequest ismade.
best students.”
Office of
Keary Campbell
Admissions
Keary Campbell
Pattie Katcher
Admissions Associate Director
“The best part of my job, by far, is interacting with
the students. I enjoy being an advisor, a helper, and a
teacher.
“I have been a part of the Office of Academic Affairs
for more than a dozen years, but during the last two or
three years in this role, I have come to fully appreciate
how my job is about more than admissions. It’s also
about customer service.
“So when I am on the phone or answering an
e-mail or meeting with a prospective student or their
parents, I try to do my best for every one of them because
I know that I can be the deciding factor on whether or
not they want to apply to the University of Michigan
School of Dentistry.
“That approach has paid off. Frequently, a
prospective student will send me a note or call to
thank me for taking time to listen to them and answer
their questions. It’s very satisfying when a student or
parent tells me,‘You and your office staff have been so
friendly,’ or ‘you provided much more information than
I expected.’ Remarks like that are what I like to call a
‘make my day’ comment.
“Although I spend a large part of my time focusing
on admissions to our dental program, I also am involved
with graduate admissions and admissions to our
international program. So my year-round schedule
does get pretty busy.
“I thinkmy background in behavioral psychology,
crisis counseling, and intervention is a perfect fit for this
job. Strong problem solving skills are a necessity. I use
them everyday!
“Looking back, one of the greatest votes of
confidence I received that helped me to move into
this position was when Dr. Jed Jacobson (director of
admissions from 1991-1997) had enough faith in me to
allow me to speakto students at colleges and universities
across Michigan about our dental program.
“The help and support I receive from so many
others here allows me to do my best for the students
and the School.”
Office of
Keary Campbell
Mary Gaynor
Assistant Director of Financial Aid
“There are funds available to help make your
dream of becoming a dentist come true. And I will
work with you to make that happen.
“That’s what I tell prospective dental students,
their parents and/or spouses when they’re trying to
determine what money might be available to help
them fund their education.
“During any given academic year, I can be
working with anywhere from 500 to 600 students.
About 300 or 350 are current students. Another 200
or so are prospective students.
“I tell them that depending on their financial
situation, they may be eligible for aid from the
federal government or private lenders to fund their
education.
“How much financial aid the student ultimately
receives is based on the information they provide on
the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
and the University’s Estimated Needs Analysis
worksheet.
“When a student is invited to Ann Arbor for
an interview, they are sent the Estimated Needs
Analysis worksheet. If they return that form to me
before their visit and interview, I can give them an
idea, when they’re here, of how much financial aid
they might be able to receive.
“I try to assist prospective students by
anticipating any roadblocks they might encounter
in getting that financial aid.
“Students are so focused on getting into dental
school that, once they’re accepted, their attention
abruptly shifts to asking,‘How am I going to pay for
all of this?’
“Because the annual cost for a dental education,
including tuition, fees, housing, and other expenses,
can be more than $49,000 for Michigan residents
and more than $64,000 for non-residents, I look at
all resources that can help a student.
“I’m here to provide information about
financing options for their dental education.”
Admissions
Keary Campbell
Jillian Yant
Student Administrative
Assistant Associate
“I’m often the first person, and sometimes the
only person, an applicant will speak to when they
apply for admission. So I know how important it is
that I leave every one of them with a good impression
about our School when I’m talking to them in person
or on the telephone.
“That can be a challenge at times because it
does get very busy during the summer and fall when
students are filling out their applications and calling
me with questions.
“At times, it seems the phone rings nonstop.
Sometimes I receive between 100 and 150 telephone
calls a day. Once I was sick for two days, and when I
returned, I had sixty-eight messages waiting for my
return call!
“By July, I’m receiving boxes of applications I
help process. During high volume times, each box
can contain between 100 and 150 applications.
Sometimes a box arrives every three days.
“When the boxes arrive, it’s my responsibility
to ‘put it all together’ – the application with a
student’s transcripts, letters of recommendation,
DAT scores, and a check – so that those who review
the application have all the information they need to
make a decision about whether to invite a candidate
for an interview.
“Then I work with others in the admissions
office and the students themselves to schedule
interviews. So it can be pretty hectic.
“But I enjoy it. My experiences remind me a
lot of when I worked part-time in student services
for the biology department at LS&A. There was
more paperwork there. But here, since the School
of Dentistry is smaller by comparison, I have more
interaction with the students. That’s the best part
of this job, talking to them and learning more about
them, their families, and their interests.”
Prospective Students
Invited for Campus Visits
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CVIs
cannot be increased for students with
cars, credit cards, or other consumer
debts. Likewise, monetary awards
can’t be raised to reflect any additional
expenses a student incurs because of
marriage or the birth of a child.
But she is emphatic about one
point.
“If you have any questions, do not
hesitate to contact me,” she says. “I will
help you as much as I possibly can.”
The Office
9:30 a.m. Welcome and Introductions
Dr. Marilyn Woolfolk, Assistant Dean for Student Services
Ms. Pattie Katcher, Admissions Associate Director
of Admissions
10:30 a.m. Curriculum Overview
Dr. Marilyn Lantz, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
Dr. Thomas Green, Director of Curriculum and
Instructional Services
Universityof Michigan
10:40 a.m. Break School of Dentistry
Officeof Admissions
10:50 a.m. Overview of Clinical Programs 1011N.UniversityAve.
Dr. Donald Heys, Comprehensive Clinical Care Director Room G226
Dr. Stephen Stefanac, Associate Dean for Patient Services
AnnArbor, MI 48109-1078
11:25 a.m. Information Technology and Learning Resources
Dr. Lynn Johnson, Director of Dental Informatics and Telephone: (734) 763-3316
Information Technology Fax: (734) 647-6085
E-mail address:
11:40 a.m. Introduction to Multiple Mini Interviews ddsadmissions@umich.edu
Noon Group A – Multiple Mini Interviews
Group B – Lunch and tour of dental school
Faculty and Staff:
1:00 p.m. Break • Dr. Marilyn Woolfolk, Assistant Dean
1:10 p.m. Group A – Lunch and tour of dental school for Student Services
Group B – Multiple Mini Interviews • Pattie Katcher, Admissions
AssociateDirector
2:15 p.m. Financial Aid and Considerations
• Gale Jaynes, Administrative Assistant
Ms. Mary Gaynor, Assistant Director of Financial Aid
• Jillian Yant, Student Administrative
2:30 p.m. Research Program Overview Assistant Associate
Dr. Charlotte Mistretta, Associate Dean for Research and • Mary Gaynor, Assistant Director of
PhD Training Financial Aid
Dr. William Giannobile, Director, Michigan Center for
Oral Health Research
D
Dan, after owning and managing
a profession and a passion Patrick attended U-M. several restaurants in Traverse City,
for Dr. Charles Kelly and his Two Kelly grandchildren and now runs a catering business and owns
wife, Dee. It seems to be a a grandson-in-law are predoctoral the Williamsburg Showcase Dinner
family tradition…one that goes back students at U-M School of Dentistry: Theater and Conference Center.
nearly 100 years…and will continue Macare Kelly, a third-year dental Theresa is an accountant working
for the foreseeable future. student, and Christina Dreves, a second- with her husband, Rick Dreves,
Take a look at the list of members year dental student whose husband, who owns and operates Northwest
of the Kelly family who have earned Christopher, is also a D2. Another Orthodontic Laboratory.
dental degrees from the University of granddaughter, Megan (Christina’s Tim, an ear, nose, and throat
Michigan School of Dentistry: sister), is considering dentistry as a physician, has advised the Kelly
• His father, Donald Calvin career. grandchildren to enter dentistry,
Kelly, 1933. Chuck isn’t sure why so many in suggesting it as a better alternative
• Charles Kelly, 1953. the family have chosen dentistry as a to medicine.
• His brother, Terry, 1965. career. In fact, he admits attempting Colleen, who received her degree
Dee received her degree in dental to dissuade both Kevin and Patrick from U-M, is a registered nurse in North
hygiene in 1951. from entering the profession when Barrington, Illinois.
they were younger.
Continuing the Tradition “I told them dentistry wasn’t an Looking Back
Two Kelly sons, Kevin and Patrick, easy profession because it required long Although this year marks twenty
earned their dental degrees from hours that included lab work, office years since he retired as a practicing
U-M in 1979 and 1980, respectively. management, and time with staff. dentist, Chuck said he visits his former
Patrick’s wife, Mary, has an associate It was also a high stress profession, office that is run by his sons Kevin and
degree in dental assisting and was an treating people surgically who were Patrick.
and our children and grandchildren, consequences for us as dentists and Chuck continues to play clarinet
but to the dental profession and the for our patients too.” in a wind orchestra.
community.” That change, to what he described Both continue to sing in their
as “a wellness practice, was a profound church’s choir and are active on
Two Major Changes Noted one because it required a change various committees and boards.
Asked what he thought some of in philosophy. We went from an Their active lifestyle impresses
the biggest changes in dentistry were emphasis on treatment to becoming their grandchildren.
during the 35 years he practiced (1953- a learning center for patients that Macare, a third-year dental student,
1988), Chuck said there were two. required new thinking in nutrition, said her grandfather “still plays the
The first he mentioned was high- psycho-social stress management, and clarinet in the U-M Alumni Marching
speed equipment becoming standard patient motivation,” he said. “But it Band during the Homecoming football
in dental offices. was a wonderful time because having game.”
“That had a profound change on less disease to treat allowed time for She said there was another side of
how we practiced,” he said. “That cosmetic treatments, TMJ treatment, their grandparents that has impressed
equipment enabled us to treat patients and nutritional counseling.” her.
Per Kjeldsen “ M y g r a n d p a re n t s a l w a y s
encouraged me to follow my interests
and passions in life,” she said. She
recalled how they would take her to
museums and “always encouraged
artistic talents. He would explain that
much of dentistry revolves around the
artist’s touch. Until going to dental
school, I didn’t understand this, but
now I can appreciate what he stressed
to me throughout my childhood!”
Another granddaughter, Christina
Dreves, said that her grandfather
“always stresses the ‘individual,’ the
Dr. CharlesKellyandhiswife, Dee(right), werepresent whentheir granddaughter, MacareKelly(thirdfromleft) receivedher
whitecoat duringaceremonyat theSchool of Dentistryin2004. Alsopresent wasMacare’smother, Mary(secondfromleft).
‘human’ in the patient rather than
the ‘teeth.’ He truly cares for each of
more efficiently and required us to use Still Active his former patients. That’s a quality
more staff and devote more time to the Both Chuck and Dee continue that the patient was well aware of and
business, or practice management, to remain active in dentistry, their appreciated more than any treatment
side of dentistry.” community, and their church. that he could provide,” she said.
The other major change, he said, “Our family is science oriented, so Both of my grandparents have
occurred in 1969. “As I look back, it we still occasionally attend seminars demonstrated a love and generosity for
seemed that, at that time, dentistry to learn more about new advances dental education that will surely affect
became more of a behavioral science. and discoveries and wind up talking dental professionals and patients for
We went from treating caries to about those with family and friends,” generations,” she added.
preventing them. That had major she said.
Dr. Charles Kelly and his wife, Dee, have had a profound impact on their
grandchildren who are now at the U-M School of Dentistry.
“My grandfather taught me how to wax up teeth, cast crowns, and make jewelry in my dad’s office the summer after
my first year of dental school. I am so lucky to have a grandfather who was willing to spend his time with me. I realize
how important it is for him to teach me what he knows, and for this I will always be grateful.
“My grandparents have shared so many special memories of dental and dental hygiene education from the fifties. I am
amazed at how things have changed! One of my favorite stories is how a dental classmate’s necktie got caught in the
arm of a casting machine after it was wound. Grandpa said he and his classmates learned very quickly to stay clear
of the machine once they let go!”
“They have inspired me to strive for these same goals. Eventually, I hope to inspire my own patients to understand the
importance of health and the great impact that it can have on their lives.
“Grandpa always stresses the ‘individual,’ the ‘human’ in the patient rather than the ‘teeth.’ He truly cares for each
of his former patients. That’s a quality that the patient was well aware of and appreciated more than any treatment
that he could provide.
“Both of my grandparents have demonstrated a love and generosity for dental education that will surely affect dental
professionals and patients for generations.”
The School of Dentistry’s fundraising committee met last fall to review progress in raising $35 million during the“Michigan Difference”
campaign. Seatedaroundthetabletodiscusstheeffortare(lefttoright): Drs.ColinMayers,PeterKelly,SondraGunn,JayWerschky,Eli
Berger,TimothyGietzen, andBill Lawler, Jr. Joininglater weretwoother committeemembers, Dr. CharlesKellyandhiswife, Dee.
ess than two years remain in the School of Dentistry’s efforts to raise
“Stretch Goal”
Richard Fetchiet, director of external relations and continuing dental
education, said, “We set an extremely ambitious campaign goal for the School
of Dentistry. In fact, during our campaign planning we had a feasibility study
conducted by an independent fundraising consulting firm and they suggested
a goal in the $25 million range.
“However, the enthusiasm of our campaign committee, combined with the
commitment demonstrated by our fundraising team, led us to the stretch goal of
$35 million. We believe that goal is in sight and, with the continued generosity
of our alumni and friends, we hope to surpass $35 million in gifts and pledges
prior to the campaign close in December 2008.”
Members of the School’s fundraising committee, chaired by Dr. Jay Werschky,
met last fall to discuss ways to surpass the $35 million goal.
What’s Also New intense research experience and an we couldn’t do all of them because of
Each operatory, he said, will have invigorated clinical training curriculum costs.” Cost estimates for the new clinic
digital capabilities that will include capable of meeting current and future are approximately $3 million. The
being able to receive and transmit digital demands of that specialty.” [DentalUM, School hopes to raise $1 million from
radiographs, videos, and patient records. Fall 2006, page 42.] endodontics graduates.
Ceiling- and floor-mounted microscopes Beginning July 1, the graduate Among those who have already
will also have digital capabilities. endodontics program will become pledged to help reach that goal
The operatories will be digitally a “master’s degree only” program. include Gardner, Jacobs, and Dr. Jeffrey
linked so that it will be possible to view Residents will graduate with a certificate Halvorson. Their stories are on pages
a procedure from a distance, including of endodontics and a master’s degree. 41 to 42. Tuck and Willoughby are also
another part of the world, or televise The current “certificate only” program among those supporting the project.
a procedure as it’s taking place to a will no longer be offered.
classroom. There are two reasons for the Naming Opportunities
McDonald also said patient chairs change, according to McDonald. for New Endodontic Clinic
would be positioned in each operatory “We want the research component
to minimize disruptions and enhance of the program to be self sustaining and In support of the new graduate
teaching. contribute to the scientific database,” he endodontics clinic, the U-M School
“Instead of physically stepping said. “In addition, the longer program, of Dentistry offers several naming
into an operatory and disrupting the 34 months, will enable us to more easily opportunities which are available in
recognition of a one-time gift or upon
graduate student who is treating a incorporate future changes in practice
completion of a five-year pledge.
patient, as we do now, instructors will philosophies as they unfold.”
be able to stop at the entrance to each McDonald said many of the ideas Surgical Suite: $100,000
operatory, see what’s taking place, and for the new clinic came from touring Dental Faculty Suite: $100,000
avoid those interruptions,” he said. other University programs, private Graduate Operatory: $25,000 each
Waiting Room: $15,000
endodontic practices, and discussions
Clinic Supervisor’s
Curriculum Changes with several U-M School of Dentistry
Office: $15,000
The new clinic is part of a larger endodontic alumni including Drs. Reception Area: $10,000
effort to transform the endodontics Robert Coleman, Allan Jacobs, Richard Faculty Office: $10,000 each
curriculum. Gardner, Jerry Dietz, Sr., Martin Tuck,
For more information about these oppor-
Dr. Stephen Bayne, chair of the and John Willoughby. tunities please contact Jeff Freshcorn,
Department of Cariology, Restorative “They all gave us good ideas on director of development, at
Sciences, and Endodontics, said the what we should do and not do in the (734) 647-4394.
transformation will include “both an new facility,” McDonald said. “But
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to instantly see what’s wrong, what needs
to be done, and where, compared to taking a
radiograph, going to a dark room, processing
the film, and waiting. The digital technology
we’re using in the clinic is faster and more
time efficient for both the practitioner and the
patient,” he said.
Noting that his career path to becoming a
dentist and an endodontist “was not a straight
line,” Gardner said he was a toxicologist for
several years before entering the oral health
Dr. RichardGardner care profession. “I think a brother-in-law who’s
a dentist and a sister who’s a dental hygienist
“The opportunity to help provide the latest and had something to do with that,” he said with a
best technology in a new state-of-the-art clinic laugh.
is what motivated me to pledge $25,000,” said “I enjoy what I like to call ‘the inherent urgent
Dr. Richard Gardner. nature’ that’s a part of being an endodontist,” he
Gardner, who earned his dental degree from said.
U-M in 1983 and a master’s degree in endodontics “For most patients, it’s fearful for them to
two years later, has been teaching endodontics come and see you, but yet they know they must
part-time at the School for more than twenty because something has to be done. Their belief
years. and confidence that you can help them motivates
“What we’re doing today is totally different, me,” he said. “To see them come in with pain
especially when it comes to using technology, and then leave pain free makes those years of
compared to when I was an endodontics study all worthwhile.”
student,” he said. Making teaching worthwhile, Gardner
One of the major differences Gardner cited added, are the students.
was the use of microscopes in the clinic. “Their enthusiasm is contagious and makes
“It’s remarkable what we can do with that my time here at the dental school and in my
piece of equipment to help a patient,” he said. own private practice both interesting and
“You’re no longer guessing. You can see details rewarding.”
you couldn’t years ago and that often makes a Gardner added that his gift was also
big difference.” motivated, in part, by the naming opportunity.
Gardner cited another technological He encourages his colleagues to consider that
innovation, digital radiography. as another reason to make a gift for the new
“Digital radiography gives us opportunities endodontics clinic. [See page 42.]
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Dr. Ludia Kim: “To Honor a Great Icon Dr. Robert Sterken
in Orthodontics” Pledges $25,000 to
Pediatric Fund for
Excellence
“I’m making a pledge to the Lysle Some of Johnston’s other traits also
Johnston Collegiate Professorship for impressed Kim.
one reason – to honor a great icon in “He dedicated his entire career to “The University of Michigan School
orthodontics,” said Dr. Ludia Kim (MS orthodontics. He was always there of Dentistry has had a huge impact
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to support the School’s efforts as it
continues to educate students,” said
Dr. Robert Sterken. “That’s why I’m
pledging $25,000 to the Pediatric Fund
for Excellence.”
Sterken, who practices in Holland,
Michigan, earned his dental degree from
U-M in 1977 and a master’s degree in
pediatric dentistry four years later.
Reflecting
Dr. LudiaKim on his years
at the dental
orthodontics 1997). “He has dedicated for you. His integrity was, and still is, school and
his entire life to orthodontics and I’m impeccable. And he had a great sense talking about
so fortunate to have had him as my of humor,” she said. his education,
professor.” “There will never be another Lysle Sterken said,
However, Kim said she didn’t feel Johnston. He was one of a kind,” Kim “several fac-
that way initially. said. ulty members
“I remember how demanding he “I hope my gift of $25,000 will Dr. Robert Sterken
were especially
was on all of his students,” she said. encourage others who were in the helpful to me, including Drs. Richard
“But with the benefit of hindsight, that orthodontics program to help fund Corpron, Paul Loos, Bud Straffon,
was done for a reason – he expected the professorship that will bear his Arnold Morawa, David Weine, Tom
great things from all of us. I respect name.” Pink, and Jim Clark.
him so much for that.” “I admired their commitment to
both the School and the profession. So
this gift is my way of saying how much
I valued what they did for me as well
as a way of saying thank you.”
Homecoming Weekend
The University of Michigan School of Dentistry
welcomed graduates of the dental and dental hygiene
programs to Homecoming Weekend during three days Emeritus Alumni Present
Members of the Class of 1956
of activities last October. who attended the Emeritus
Pinning Ceremony included:
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some of the legends of the dental
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for consideration to the University of Michigan
with the U-M School of Dentistry.
School of Dentistry Hall of Honor.
Please provide any professional information you may have about this individual that would help the
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Jerry Mastey
More than 500 dental and dental hygiene graduates were at Friday’s
Homecoming Celebration Dinner.
Members of dental and dental hygiene classes who graduated in years
ending in 1 and 6 were at the program that featured an appearance by the U-M
Fanfare Band.
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Twenty-one members of the Dental Class of 1956 gathered in the Kellogg Building for this group picture during Homecoming Among graduates of the Class of 1976 who were at the dinner
Weekend. included(left toright): Drs.TimothyGietzen, JamesLennan,
CraigHawker, andJayRoahen.
Jerry Mastey
2007 Golf
Outing
This year’s annual golf
outing will be held
Thursday, September 20
at the U-M Golf Course.
Additional details will be
provided later.
MaryJoGrand
A bill signed by President Bush With the charitable IRA rollover, or supporting organizations.
last summer could be of interest…and M i c h i g a n re s i d e n t s m a y m a ke The new legislation and gift giving
benefit…to U-M School of Dentistry charitable gifts of IRA assets in a tax- benefits could be a great opportunity
alumni. advantaged way. for you to start a scholarship, add to
Under terms of the Pension Even non-itemizers can benefit an existing endowment, or make your
Protection Act of 2006, individuals who since the contribution is not recognized first major gift to the U-M Michigan
are 70-1/2 and older can now make as taxable income, nor is it recognized Difference campaign.
direct charitable contributions from as a tax deduction.
their Individual Retirement Accounts The legislation will be helpful to For More Information
or Roth IRAs to qualified charitable donors who do not itemize deductions If you would like to learn more
organizations. on their federal return and to donors about the legislation and discuss your
H o w e v e r, t h e t i m e l e f t t o who have already maxed out their options or make a gift, be sure to call
take advantage of this significant federal charitable contribution or e-mail either Jeff Freshcorn or Marty
opportunity is limited. Gifts can only deduction by contributing 50 percent Bailey in the School of Dentistry’s
be made through December 31, 2007. or more of their adjusted gross income Office of Development.
to charities.
Benefits Jeff Freshcorn
Key elements of the new legislation Some Restrictions Director of Development
include: H o w e v e r, t h e r e a r e s o m e (734) 647-4394
• Being able to directly transfer limitations. freshco@umich.edu
up to $100,000 from an IRA or One is that although distributions
Roth IRA to a qualified charity. may be made only from an IRA or Martin Bailey
• Applying the contribution Roth IRA, they may not be made from Assistant Major Gifts Officer
toward one’s required qualified retirement plans such as a (734) 615-2870
minimum distribution. 401(k) or 403(b). baileymd@umich.edu
• Being able to make the contri- In addition, qualified charitable
bution in addition to any contributions may not be used to
other charitable giving a fund charitable remainder trusts or
donor has planned. charitable gift annuities.
The new legislation will be To qualify, gifts must be made
particularly advantageous to Michigan directly to qualified charities…such
residents because charitable deductions as the University of Michigan School
cannot be itemized on the Michigan of Dentistr y…and not to donor
state income tax return. advised funds, private foundations,
Dr. Jerry B. Booth earned his DDS from U-M in 1961, completed the oral and maxillofacial Dr. Josephine Weeden *
surgery training program at the U-M Hospital three years later, and received his master’s
degree in 1964. A resident of Jackson, Michigan, with a full-service oral and maxillofacial
Vote for 1 hygienist:
practice in that community, Dr. Booth has been active in numerous professional organizations,
including serving as president of the Michigan Society of Oral Surgeons and the Dental Society.
He also served as treasurer for Delta Dental. In addition to being elected to a three-year term Kathleen Early-Burk
as chief of surgery for Foote Hospital in Jackson, he chaired their finance committee and serves
on the finance committee of the Jackson Community Foundation. * Incumbent
Dr. Kerry Kaysserian is a 1981 graduate of the U-M School of Dentistry and a 1976 graduate Envelope with ballot
of the Michigan Business School. He has been in private practice in Traverse City since 1981. must be postmarked by
He serves on the Board of Governors of the Dental PAC for the Michigan Dental Association August 1, 2007.
and is president-elect of the Resort District Dental Society. He is a corporate member of the
Delta Dental Plan of Michigan and the Delta Dental Foundation and a director of the Delta
Dental Plan of Ohio. Please mail your ballot to:
University of Michigan
Dr. Josephine Weeden * earned her dental degree from U-M in 1996 and completed
her master’s in orthodontics in 1999. An active member of the American Association of School of Dentistry
Orthodontists, she is currently president of the Michigan Association of Orthodontists. A 540 E. Liberty, Suite 204
board certified orthodontist with private practice offices in Adrian and Ann Arbor, Dr. Weeden
is also an adjunct clinical instructor in the graduate orthodontic clinic at the U-M School of Ann Arbor, MI 48104-2210
Dentistry.
Kathleen Early-Burk, RDH, earned her BS in dental hygiene from U-M in 1977. After working
two years in Switzerland, she returned to Michigan. Currently she’s in private practice in
Brighton, and a U-M adjunct clinical instructor. She served six years on the U-M Dental Hygiene
Alumni Association Executive Board and is a member of MDHAand WDDHS.
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Faculty Profile
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Dr. William
Giannobile
Researcher
Periodontist
Achiever
How’s this for taking a chance? When he was a
Dr. William teenager, Will Giannobile’s father decided the family
would move from the Chicago suburb of Rolling
Giannobile, director
Meadows. But, to where?
of clinical research That was the question he, his three siblings, and mother asked.
at the U-M School “Dad put up a map of the United States on one of the walls in the
house and, literally, threw a dart at it. It landed on St. James, Missouri,
of Dentistry and a town of about three thousand, in the middle of nowhere and an hour
director of the and a half from St. Louis,” Giannobile said.
“We didn’t know anyone there. We didn’t have family there. Dad, a
Michigan Center
carpenter, didn’t even have a job lined up. We just packed and moved,”
for Oral Health he said.
Research. The toss of the dart was a roll of the dice.
But with the benefit of hindsight, that one moment set in motion
a host of events that, over time, set the stage for Giannobile’s scientific
and academic career.
Those would be three lessons Dental and Craniofacial Research in U-M “A Perfect Fit”
young Will Giannobile learned from Bethesda, Maryland. But after seven years, he was
his father almost in an osmosis-like The experiences Giannobile looking for an opportunity to return
fashion that would, over time, become had at NIDCR gave him a chance to the Midwest.
a part of his psyche. to connect what was being “Someone suggested I check out
In high school, Giannobile d i s c o v e re d i n a the University of Michigan School of
developed an interest in science and laboratory Dentistry because of its history,
took First Place in regional science with how a c a d e m i c e xc e l l e n c e ,
competitions as a junior and senior. “I it could be tissue engineering,
always enjoyed research, even when I applied in a and periodontal
was in high school,” he said. dental clinic. programs,”
Besides his studies, Giannobile “I saw Giannobile
helped raise rabbits on the new family and talked said. “So I did
farm. He also shadowed a dentist in to people and the fit
town, Dr. Steven Atkinson, and worked who work- was perfect
on the dentist’s farm. ed in labs for me.”
Giannobile’s interest in dentistry and treated In eight years,
grew as he watched Atkinson help his patients, Giannobile
patients. “It was fascinating to see and I knew has advanced
him interacting with his patients and that this is from assistant
the way he seemed able to solve their what I wanted to professor to a
problems on the spot.” do – be both a dentist professor of dentistry.
But there was another dimension and a research scientist He is also the William K. and
the dentist possessed that also – and take what was discovered in a Mary Anne Najjar Endowed Professor
fascinated Giannobile – a degree in laboratory and use those discoveries to of Dentistry, director of the Michigan
biochemistry. help people not just in my own private Center for Oral Health Research, and
“That fueled my interest which practice, but also in clinics anywhere a visiting professor with ancillary
led to my earning a bachelor’s degree in the world,” he said. appointments to the University of
in biochemistry from the University of Giannobile said he returned to Genoa, Milan, and the University of
Missouri in Rolla, just ten miles away,” Missouri with so much enthusiasm Naples, Italy.
Giannobile said. that his mentor at the dental school In addition to teaching in
suggested pursuing both a dental degree classrooms and clinics, Giannobile is an
A Career-Changing Experience and a master’s degree simultaneously. “I advisor to undergraduates, graduates,
When he entered dental school was their guinea pig for the dual-degree master’s students, and postdoctoral
at the University of Missouri in program,” he said with a smile. fellows; has authored or coauthored
Kansas City, Giannobile thought he Beginning in the early 1990s, nearly 100 articles for research and
would eventually become a private Giannobile was conducting research scientific publications, more than a
practitioner. and teaching at three legendary dozen textbook chapters, and nearly 60
But during his first year at dental institutions in Massachusetts, Harvard, abstracts; holds three patents; serves
school, he received a fellowship to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, and as an advisor and consultant to several
study at the National Institute of the Forsyth Institute. corporations; and has made more than
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DEPARTMENT UPDATE
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I
t’s an exciting time for our broad, diverse community. As we have
Department. grown, it’s imperative to maintain
On September 1, 2005, the communications that foster a sense of
Department of Periodontics, connection among these groups.
Prevention, and Geriatrics merged We are fortunate to have the very
with the Department of Oral Medicine, top talented individuals dedicated
Pathology, and Oncology to become the to advancing oral health research,
Department of Periodontics and Oral teaching periodontics and oral
Medicine (POM). medicine, and promoting excellence
Dr. Laurie McCauley, Chair We now have 28 full-time faculty, in patient care.
24 part-time faculty, 17 Dean’s faculty, The leaders of our various units
45 full-time staff members, and more offer their insights in this report.
than 20 graduate students.
We have a noted reputation in Periodontics Clinics
research for periodontal regeneration Robert Eber, Associate Chair
and oral medicine. These scientific They all contribute to our
accomplishments will lead to evidence- success – 60 instructors that include
based therapeutics that will change full-time tenure track and clinical track
how our patients are treated and shape professors, adjunct clinical lecturers,
the future Michigan tradition. graduate periodontics residents,
O u r p e d a g o g i c a l p ro g r a m s Dean’s faculty, and hygiene faculty,
are constantly being reevaluated. 14 American Board of Periodontology
Traditional educational methods are diplomats, and six DDS/PhDs.
being challenged. New methodologies W h e re w i l l y o u f i n d t h e s e
are emerging that identify the most individuals?
effective means for students to In our four Vertically Integrated
learn. Clinics and our graduate periodontics
A critical tenet of POM is excellent clinic.
patient care. Active and aggressive All are dedicated to fulfilling one of
recr uiting of the most able and our School’s major missions – training
interested students continues as future dentists and periodontists.
we seek to increase the number of It is exciting to teach…to give
graduates entering academic careers back to the profession…and to pass
while also developing outstanding on the knowledge gained by years
clinicians to meet private practice of schooling, continuing education,
needs. research, and clinical practice to the
Another emphasis is fostering more next generation of dental health care
involvement among our Department’s providers.
But it’s challenging to maintain undergraduate periodontics teaching Since January 1, Hom-Lay has
full staffing of our teaching clinics. staff include Drs. Veronica Ng and been on sabbatical at Hiroshima
We are always looking for enthusiastic Susan Friedman. University’s School of Dentistry. He
teachers and master clinicians who We continue to recr uit new will return August 31. Rodrigo Neiva,
are willing to help us for a half-day or teachers to take the place of those who clinical assistant professor, is interim
more to enrich our clinical teaching leave or retire. If you are interested in director.
programs. teaching and mentoring, please call Our graduate periodontics program
Consider this your invitation to our Department at (734) 763-2105. accepts four or five students each year.
join us! We now have 16 residents, including
Part-time instructors travel here Graduate Periodontics five PhDs. We also accept three to five
from Kalamazoo, Battle Creek, Grand Hom-Lay Wang, Director; one-year postdoctoral scholars. This
Rapids, Flint, Bay City, Toledo, Grosse Rodrigo Neiva, Acting Director year, we have five scholars.
Pointe, Cleveland, and Port Huron Because of the outstanding One challenge for our program is
to make a difference in a student’s leadership of Dr. Hom-Lay Wang for the the amount of experience that students
training. The pay, though generous past 11 years, our graduate periodontics need in order to become competent
compared to most schools, cannot program continues to excel. clinicians. We are planning to open
compete with private practice. Some of our former residents who an offsite clinic that will be a part of
But there are significant intangibles trained with him said of Dr. Wang: the U-M Health System and provide
– “thank you” from a student or • “Dr. Wang is a leader by more opportunities for patient care.
grateful patient, collaborating in the example.” We hope your support will help us to
clinic, and the motivation for self- • “… his influence continues embark on such ventures to sustain
improvement that comes from being to compel me to go beyond our educational mission.
back at school. what I believe I am capable of
With its tradition of excellence, achieving and to refuse to settle
the U-M School of Dentistry has been for mediocrity in any aspect of Support for Professorships
fortunate to attract and retain some my life.”
of the best and brightest research and • “His combination of enthusiasm, We have received more than $500,000
clinical faculty. wisdom, and dedication to this from our friends and alumni for the
Our Department is no exception. Collegiate Professorship in Periodontics
profession and to his students
All of our full-time faculty who that has been established. Dr. Hom-Lay
is unmatched.”
are dentists teach in clinics; adjunct Wang has been named to the post. In
Praise for his work is evident from
faculty work up to two full days; addition, more than $300,000 for the
current students who have said:
graduate students no more than Major M. Ash Collegiate Professorship
• “I have never met someone more
one-half day. On any given day, one has also been committed.
dedicated to this profession.”
periodontal faculty member is assigned Because of this support, we
• “He is extremely insightful into
to each of the four Vertically Integrated can establish endowed collegiate
the type of motivation and
Clinics (undergraduate); two others professorships to honor our faculty and
critiques that will bring out the
float between clinics (one per floor); provide support for faculty retention
best in each of us.”
and two faculty members are assigned since they are continually sought by
• “…he manages to be the most
other institutions.
to the graduate periodontics clinic. dependable person I’ve ever
Recent additions to our met.”
DEPARTMENT UPDATE
Those in our program consistently These awards clearly indicate the research productivity of our faculty
win AAP awards in research and quality of our students as well as the is also reflected by the high rates of
clinical emphasis areas. For the last impressive training they receive here. publication in top level journals.
five years, 100% of our graduates have We also provide continuing In the past two years our faculty
become Diplomates of the American education to advance general dentists h a v e a u t h o re d a n a v e r a g e 3 . 3
Board of Periodontology. Since 2002, and specialists in periodontics and publications per person annually. Our
the program has received more than implantology. These are often taught research productivity is impressive,
nine AAP awards, one ITI Research by faculty in association with the but in the current environment of the
Foundation Fellowship, and two NIH graduate program. Please check our National Institutes of Health, it will be
Clinical Research Training Grantees. continuing dental education catalog difficult to continue at this level.
Graduates of our program have for a list of courses. Or visit our Web POM faculty and their students use
also won four of six Midwest research site, www.dent.umich.edu. cell biological, biochemical, molecular
competitions. and genetic approaches to address
Research and Scholarship fundamental questions in development
Darnell Kaigler won the 2006 AAP
Russell Taichman, POM Director and issues directly relevant to disease
Abram and Sylvia Chasens Teaching of Research progression. Preclinical and clinical
and Research Fellowship.
Our research is distinctive and trials for a number of therapies are
Brandon Sang-Hoon Park won wide-ranging. Recent faculty consensus also a Department specialty, as are
First Prize at the Midwest Society indicates there are several areas where those whose interests are in education
of Periodontology Graduate Student we are mostly likely to have a notable and health disparities.
Forum in 2006 and was the recipient and broad impact — predictable bone Several faculty are defining
of the Richard J. Lazzara Fellowship regeneration, diagnostic indicators the mechanisms of gene regulation
in Advanced Implant Surgery. of periodontal disease, predictors of and the function of genes during
Lakshmi Boyapati was awarded effective therapy, methods to control inflammation. Other faculty
a 2006 ITI Research Foundation inflammation, and basic mechanisms members study the molecular basis
Fellowship recipient. of cell growth and differentiation. of cancer metastasis which has led
Jill Rogers won the 2006 AAP Balint Pages 61 and 62 highlight some of to a greater understanding of normal
Orban Memorial Research Competition the research by our faculty. and pathologic bone formation and
in basic science. In addition to conducting research, turnover. Outcomes from these
our faculty members are also federal will clearly impact our ability to
Jill Bashutski was one of two 2005 regenerate tissues lost to disease
grant reviewers, editorial board
American Academy of Periodontology processes and are aiding in developing
members of the top journals, and
Foundation Tarrson Regenerative novel therapeutics aimed at cancer
program chairs for our major national
Scholarship recipients. diagnosis and therapy.
meetings.
Hector Rios and Darnell Kaigler On average, each faculty member
both received NIH Clinical Research is the principal investigator for 1.2 Education-Focused Research
Training Grant positions in 2006. major grants with grant monies Thomas Green: Curriculum
Last year, Flavia Q. Pirih received the for the Department exceeding $5 innovation and assessment including
Rackham Master’s Award from U-M. million, an increase of more than Web-based patient simulations to teach
125% during the past five years. The genetics and research skills in a dental
DEPARTMENT UPDATE
Erika Benavides: Structure and Oral Medicine Pathology and pathology residency in New York. Paul
property characterization of the Oncology was an assistant professor and director
temporomandibular joint disc, TMJ Sharon Brooks, Director of the surgical oral pathology biopsy
imaging modalities, diffusion tensor John P. Gobetti officially retired service at the School of Dentistry at
magnetic resonance imaging, advanced December 31, 2006, following a one- Creighton University Medical Center.
imaging modalities, radiation biology year retirement furlough. Jack provided Following in the footsteps of
and oncology. outstanding, dedicated service to the their predecessors, including Drs.
University of Michigan for more than Jonathan Ship and Jed Jacobson,
Keith Kirkwood: Understanding
30 years [DentalUM, Fall 2006, pages Sharon Brooks and Carol Anne
cell signaling pathways that affect
27-28]. However, he has not given Murdoch-Kinch participated in the
inflammatory gene products and their
up his professional life completely. “Oral Derm Clinic,” with the U-M
stability. Also, significance of cytokine
You can still join him for continuing Department of Dermatology. U-M
mRNA stability in the pathogenesis of
education courses. has the nation’s only program where
inflammatory bone loss that occurs in
dermatology residents work with oral
periodontitis. C. Thomas Hanks, professor emeritus medicine specialists to diagnose and
Renny Franceschi: Investigating of oral pathology, passed away last manage oral/dermatological lesions.
signals regulating the formation September [DentalUM, Fall 2006, Dermatology residents appreciate the
and functioning of osteoblasts, cells pages 90-91]. Through the generous knowledge and skills that dentists
that produce and mineralize the gifts from colleagues, family and bring to patient care.
extracellular matrix of bone, and friends, a student scholarship is being
applying this knowledge to regenerate established in his honor.
Dental Hygiene
mineralized tissues for eventual Erika Benavides joined us as a Professor Wendy Kershbaum,
clinical use. lecturer last September. A native Director
in 2005. Students are assigned for a full New Technology On another note, Dawn
week to participate in all aspects of “Enhanced podcasting” and M a n n a r i n o (DH4) presented at
patient care including administering blogging were recently introduced. the National Hemophilia Meeting
local anesthesia, observing surgery Enhanced podcasting synchronizes in Philadelphia. Her “Caries Risk
(including implants), removing sutures, audio recordings of classroom lectures Assessment in Children Ages 6-13
scaling and root planning as well as with visual information. These are at Hemophilia Camp,” summarized
assisting the residents in all phases of then uploaded to iTunes so students her experiences at a summer camp
periodontal care. can then download both to their iPod for children with bleeding disorders.
Another significant change or computer. Last fall, first-year DH In response, the CDC and National
began last fall with a new rotation to students enthusiastically used this Hemophilia Foundation are expanding
graduate pediatrics. technology in two courses. their prevention program to include
Dental hygiene students have Blog use began with work by oral care.
always rotated to the children’s clinic, Christine Klausner and Anne Gwozdek
but the new experience pairs senior to teach treatment planning with first- The Future: E-Learning Degree
hygiene students with pediatric year students. Completion Program
residents to work as though they are Students log-on to individual We are excited to announce the
in private practice. case sites and post questions to their availability of a degree completion
New approaches to learning assigned “patient.” Faculty, serving option via an online format.
are also being incorporated into the as the virtual patient, respond using This new program is for dental
curriculum. the “comments” feature. Electronic hygienists with a certificate or
A Standardized Patient Instruction dialogue simulates the patient associate degree in dental hygiene who
program began in the fall of 2005. interviewing process and discussion. wish to pursue additional education to
This is a simulated patient trained All case team members access their obtain a baccalaureate degree.
to portray the medical, dental, and patient’s blog to improve distribution The new online format will begin
social characteristics consistent with and continuity of shared information. next January. For more details, visit
actual dental patients. Characteristics Case blog sites and chat rooms are the School of Dentistry Website at
are standardized to provide an used for collaboration among team www.dent.umich.edu/hygiene or
educational challenge that matches members during the treatment call the dental hygiene program at
the skill level of each dental hygiene planning process. (734) 763-3392.
student.
More than 500 faculty and staff from the U-M Health System Gilson Layher Receives
and University community visited booths that focused on the March
of Dimes mission of improving the health of babies by preventing Shook Award
birth defects, premature births, and infant mortality.
Paralleling that message was the message conveyed by SADHA
members.
Topics emphasized included the importance of a mother’s
oral health during pregnancy, including taking steps to prevent
periodontal disease that may be one factor contributing to preterm
low birth weight babies.
An educational display board also addressed the need for folic
acid in a mother’s diet to help prevent cleft lip and cleft palate.
As a part of this event, our own tooth fairy, Crystal Vernier
(Class of 2008), along with other SADHA members talked with those
who attended to discuss a range of oral health care topics. MDHAPresident LisaDarrow(left) congratulatesMaryGilsonLayher after
receivingtheorganization’sFrancesShookAward.
Student Reaction
Three of our dental hygiene students, all members of the Class The Michigan Dental Hygienists’
of 2009, were enthusiastic about their participation in the events. Association presented its Frances Shook Award
Stacy Velmer said, “It was wonderful to be a part of such an to Mary Gilson Layher during a meeting of the
educational booth and team. I don’t think many people realize how group’s House of Delegates last fall.
much oral health can affect a person’s quality of life. I’m glad I was Presented annually, the award honors
in a position to help educate and influence people.” a Michigan dental hygienist who has made
Jaclyn Tinsley said she was surprised with some of the significant contributions that advance the
comments she heard. dental hygiene profession.
“Many people said they had never heard of the adverse effects Gilson Layher’s achievements include:
periodontal disease can have on a developing baby, and were very serving as president of the Washtenaw District
interested in learning more. …I think many were also surprised Dental Hygiene Society, MDHA president,
to learn that sugarless gum containing xylitol can improve oral membership on the Board of Trustees, and
health,” she said. Clinical Research Professional certification.
Linnea Tyler, who decided at the last minute to participate, A senior research lab specialist in the
said she was glad she did. School’s Department of Prevention and Oral
She said that moments after arriving “there was no time for Medicine, Gilson Layher has been a staff dental
nervousness. Upon greeting the rush of people, I immediately hygienist with the School’s Dental Faculty
engaged them in oral health conversations, passed out tooth Associates since 1990. Nine years later, she
brushes, tooth paste, and chewing gum with xylitol,” she said. accepted a position at the School of Dentistry
Tyler’s comments nicely summarized everyone’s feelings. that incorporates clinical dental hygiene,
“Attending the March of Dimes Health Walk made me feel research, and education. Gilson Layher earned
important,” she said. “It made me recognize the significance of my a bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene from U-M
position as an oral health care professional. …This is one event I in 1981.
will always remember.”
Johnson Receives
MDHA’s SNDHA Chapter Formed
Springboard Award
Photo courtesy of Juana Gissendanner
Terri Johnson(left)
receivedtheMDHA’s
Springboard Award
fromtheorganization’s
president LisaDarrow.
U-M Research
School of Dentistry #1 in NIDCR Research Grants $797 Million
ew figures from the National – developing new knowledge in oral Research expenditures by the
Research Day
Keary Campbell
“It’s great to be back. …There are few places in the world where
you see the enthusiasm that you see here at Michigan,” said Dr.
Christian Stohler as he began his keynote address to a standing-room
only crowd during this year’s Research Day.
A member of the University of Michigan School of Dentistry
faculty for more than 20 years, including chairing the Department
of Biologic and Materials Sciences, Stohler has been dean of the
University of Maryland Dental School since 2003.
He was invited back to the annual Research Day program in
February to speak on a subject he has been investigating virtually
his entire life – pain.
Dr. ChristianStohler, deanof theUniversityof One of the world’s leading experts in the field, Stohler outlined
the topic, beginning with the observations of French mathematician
MarylandDental School, returnedtoAnnArbor
and philosopher Rene Descartes, who first theorized that pain was a
todeliver thisyear’skeynoteremarksat the sensation experienced by the brain.
annual ResearchDay. As he continued with observations of Sigmund Freud, Aldous
Huxley, and Harvard physiologist Walter Cannon, Stohler traced
how advances in science and technology, including mapping the
human genome, CAT and MRI scans, have led to the discovery of
new knowledge that show because of differences in how the brain
is “wired” in men and women, that women are twice as sensitive to
pain as men.
Those differences, which are genetic based, present challenges to
those in dentistry and medicine trying to treat those experiencing
pain.
Science and technology, Stohler said, have enabled scientists to
determine what genes, hormones, and signaling processes influence
pain. That knowledge, he continued, may one day enable scientists to
develop what he called “a new tool box” that will lead to customized
treatments that will have “a molecular fingerprint” allowing dentists
and physicians to treat pain based on whether the patient is male or
female and the types of pain being experienced.
Looking back, Stohler said that Descartes was on the right track.
“We can’t consider the future of the investigation of pain without
considering the role of the brain because the brain is critical.”
2007
Photo courtesy of Dr. Christine Sedgley
AWARD WINNERS
Clinical Applications 3rd Place: Johnson Miin (D4)
Physical Isolation of Progenitor/Stem Cells
Grand Prize: Esther Lee (D2) from Oral Mucosa
pAMß1 Transfers from Enterococcus Faecalis Mentor: Dr. Steven Feinberg
to Streptococcus Gordonii in Teeth
Mentor: Dr. Christine Sedgley Graduate & Post Doc
1st Place: Elizabeth Christopherson (MS 1st Place: Erica Scheller (PhD Post Doc)
certification) Canonical Wnt Signaling in Dental Pulp Stem
Incidence of Malocclusion in Pre-Adolescents Cells Inhibits Mineralization
- Objective Indicators and Self Perceptions Mentor: Dr. Cun-Yu Wang
Mentor: Dr. Marita Inglehart
2nd Place: Olivia May (PhD Post Doc)
2nd Place: Nejay Ananaba (D2) Survival and Differentiation of Embryonic Second-yeardental studentEstherLee,GrandPrizewinneratthis
Infant Oral Health Evaluations: General Geniculate and Trigeminal Ganglia Exposed at year’s Research Day, stands in front of her poster presentation
Dentists’ Attitudes and Professional Behavior Two Stages to BMP4 and Noggin In Vitro alongwithher mentor, Dr. ChristineSedgley.
Mentor: Dr. Marita Inglehart Mentor: Dr. Charlotte Mistretta Keary Campbell
3rd Place: Ruchir Patel (D3) 3rd Place: Chan Ho Park (PhD Post Doc)
Adult Patients’ Smiling Patterns - A Function Local Delivery of Osteoprotegerin for
of Periodontal Health? Orthodontic Anchorage
Mentor: Dr. William Giannobile
Basic Sciences
1st Place: Jessica Lee (D2) Audience Choice
Responses of Rat Chorda Tympani Nerve to Joseph Son (MS certification)
Lingual Thermal Stimulation Dental Pulp Cells Express VEGF Induced
Mentor: Dr. Robert Bradley by Porphyromonas Endodontalis
2nd Place: Steven Obreiter (D3) Lipopolysaccharide
Effects of Age and Exercise on Bone Tissue Mentor: Dr. Tatiana Botero
Quality
Mentor: Dr. David Kohn
Keary Campbell
Morethan70postersweredisplayed
at thisyear’sResearchDayinthe
GrandBallroomat theMichigan
League. Thepostersshowcasedan
arrayof researchbydental anddental
hygienestudentsaswell thosein
doctoral andpostdoctoral programs.
MCOHR Research. . .
Seeking to Benefit Patients
Keary Campbell
Figure 1 Figure 2
Title: A Nine Month, Three Arm Title: Multicenter, Randomized, Title: Impact of Parathyroid
Multicenter Clinical Trial of Blinded, Controlled Study of the Hormone (1-34) on Osseous
Treatment with 2% minocycycline Anesthetic Reversal Agent, NV-101, Regeneration in the Oral Cavity
HCL gel for Adjunctive Use to Scaling for Efficacy, Pharmacodynamics, and
Principal Investigator:
and Root Planing in Adults with Safety in Dental Patients Undergoing
Dr. Laurie McCauley
Periodontal Disease: Multicenter Dental Procedures
Randomized Trial Using Third Party What the Project’s About:
Lead Clinical Investigator:
Outcome Evaluations Periodontitis is known to cause
Dr. Mark Snyder
breakdown of bone over time.
Lead Clinical Investigator: What the Project’s About: Research in animals and humans
Dr. Tae-ju Oh
Determining if the investigational has shown that a drug, Forteo, can
What the Project’s About: drug NV-101 reduces the time it increase bone build-up and bone
To determine if Periocline™ Gel (2% takes for normal sensation to return strength over time. Forteo has
minocycline HCl) added to scaling after completing a simple dental been approved by the FDA for use
and root planing procedures helps to procedure, and if it reduces the in patients with another condition
reduce pocket depths in teeth with effects of lingering numbness from where bone is broken down and
periodontal disease. Periocline™ local anesthetics. NV-101 is an weakened (osteoporosis). It is not
Gel is investigational, i.e., it has not investigational drug, that is, it is known, however, whether Forteo
been approved by the U.S. Food and being tested in clinical trials but has is effective for use in humans
Drug Administration. The gel is not been approved for sale in the U.S. for breakdown of bone related to
applied to the gingivae where active or elsewhere. The active ingredient periodontal disease, or if it will have
disease progression is seen clinically. in NV-101 is phentolamine mesylate, the same bone-building and bone-
Periocline Gel’s active ingredient is which is contained at much higher strengthening effects for patients
minocycline, an antibiotic. doses in Regitine®, a drug approved with gum disease. This research
by the Food and Drug Administration study will seek to learn what effect
Possible Long-Term Impact:
for other uses. six weeks of treatment with Forteo
Results from this study will
will have on bone build-up and
help determine the effectiveness Possible Long-Term Impact:
strengthening of bone for patients
of antibacterial treatment of If found to be effective, this
with gum disease. Possible benefits
periodontal disease. anesthetic reversal agent may
of the research for society, or for
benefit others by limiting the
future patients with this disease,
duration of numbness after dental
include the impact on gum disease
procedures.
treatments.
Possible Long-Term Impact:
The results of this study may
contribute to a change in the way
millions of periodontal patients are
treated resulting in a significant
improvement in their quality of life.
Title: Intraoral Grafting of Tissue Title: Apoptotic Biomarkers of Title: Cold Sore Feasibility Study
Engineered Human Oral Mucosa Periodontal Disease
Principal Investigator:
Principal Investigator: Principal Investigator: Dr. Mathilde Peters
Dr. Stephen Feinberg Dr. Yvonne Kapila
What the Project’s About:
What the Project’s About: What the Project’s About: Testing laboratory methods to
When the mouth is injured or Early detection of the progression quantify and identify virus types and
damaged, surgery may be needed of periodontitis is difficult because evaluate patient education materials
to reconstruct gum tissue. Usually, it typically relies on comparisons and clinical study flow. Participants
a large piece of soft tissue is taken of clinical measurements made will be enrolled with an active cold
from the palate or another part with a probe and nonstandardized sore lesion and during the first clinic
of the body and transferred to radiographs over time. Both methods visit a short history, a photograph
the damaged area (grafting). The detect periodontal breakdown only of the lesion, and a specimen will be
purpose of this study is to test a new after it has occurred. Therefore, obtained. Forty patients participate
type of grafting that may be less considerable emphasis has been for this visit only. Twenty will return
painful than traditional autograft placed on identifying more specific for daily visits (maximum, 12 visits)
procedures. Instead of taking a large and sensitive methods to diagnose until the lesion is healed. They
piece of gum tissue from the palate, and detect periodontal disease will also participate in evaluation
a very small piece will be taken. The progression. The overall goal of this of educational materials and the
mucosal tissue will be grown in a project is to determine whether calibration of study personnel.
laboratory for several weeks until specific cell death (apoptosis)-
Potential Long-Term Impact:
it is large enough to be grafted back associated proteins, specifically
Developing this method to determine
into the mouth. This new procedure fibronectin (FN) fragments, caspase-
the outbreak of cold sore lesions
has been tested in animals and in 3, soluble Fas, and soluble Fas ligand,
will serve as a basis for testing
humans in Japan, but this study sampled from gingival crevicular
novel therapeutics to treat oral viral
will be the first time it is tested in fluid (GCF) can be used as markers
lesions.
humans in the U.S. Because this for periodontal disease progression.
new technique is expected to need
Potential Long-Term Impact:
a much smaller piece of tissue than
These biomarkers could contribute
usual to make grafts, patients may
to early diagnosis of possible bone
experience less pain and discomfort
and tissue loss which, in turn, could
than they would with regular
provide overall improvements in a
surgery.
patient’s oral and systemic health,
Potential Long-Term Impact: and ultimately savings in health care
The results of this study will allow costs.
the development of an oral mucosa
tissue substitute that would provide
future patients who need soft tissue
mouth grafts so there is less pain and
discomfort.
Students, Faculty Help During Dental Health Day Graber Award Presented
to Dr. Matt Dunn
Jerry Mastey
Keary Campbell
Jerry Mastey
Dental Students Cook for 30 at
Ronald McDonald House
Nearly four times as many dental
students volunteered to help than
The fraternity has been helping there
for the past three years.
Dental Class of ’08
there were spots available. “Unfortunately, we couldn’t Compiles Cookbook
Earlier this year, seven members accommodate all twenty-five dental
of the Xi Psi Phi dental fraternity students who volunteered,” Martin
cooked and served dinner to about said. “Because of the size of the Dental students have busy lives. In
30 residents and staff of the Ronald kitchen, volunteers were chosen on many cases, there isn’t a lot of time to
McDonald House in Ann Arbor. Since a first to reply basis.” The group prepare a good meal at the end of a long
1974, the Ronald McDonald House has prepared foods that included salad, day.
offered families a home away from pasta noodles with meat and marinara Kelly Ladd (left) and Jennifer Stolz
home while their seriously ill children sauce, dinner rolls, and hummus. were determined to do something about
are treated for various illnesses at Jessica Hong Chen, who led this that and, in the process, involve others.
nearby hospitals. year’s efforts, said, “It was a rewarding “Many of my classmates are good
Matthew Martin, president of the experience to be able to serve the cooks and have good recipes to share,”
dental fraternity, said the organization community beyond the dental school. said Stolz, a third-year dental student.
began exploring a number of possible I would encourage all students to take “But there are some, like me, who don’t
volunteer activities in the Ann Arbor time to seek volunteer opportunities cook at all, but who want to get started
area several years ago, including which will enrich their experiences with a few good recipes.”
helping at the Ronald McDonald House. while in dental school.” With help from other students,
faculty, and staff, the Class of 2008
Photo courtesy of Matthew Martin
published a cookbook featuring 160
recipes in six categories. Most of the
recipes, 49, were entrees. Desserts were
a close second with 47 recipes. Others
included: appetizers, 19; soups and
salads, 17; bed and breakfast, 15; and
vegetables, 13.
Dozens of photographs of students
are also included showing them in
various academic, social, recreational,
and athletic activities. Copies of the $12
cookbook are available by e-mailing Stolz
at jstolz@umich.edu or Kelly Ladd at
Dental students whocookedmeals for about 30residents andstaff of theRonaldMcDonaldHouseinAnnArbor were(left toright): kpater@umich.edu.
JessicaHongChen, AngieMatthews, SalamSalman,TomSimon, MatthewMartin, BrandonSchultz, andCarolynHong.
News
Dr. Arthur Van Victor Celebrates 100th Birthday! Ethel (Green)
Burns (DDS 1986) of
Photo courtesy of Dr. Ken May Ypsilanti, Michigan,
Fellow of the American College of is retiring from the
Prosthodontists. Long before cosmetic State of Michigan
dentistry became popular, Dr. Victor Department of
was concerned with the esthetics Corrections after a
of teeth. His work, dealing with 19-year career. Her work included
techniques of fabricating custom- amalgams, composites, complete and
made denture teeth to develop natural partial dentures, endodontics, and
looking replacement teeth for patients, also “became very efficient with oral
has been published in the Journal of surgery,” she wrote. As a supervisor,
Prosthodontic Dentistry. “I was fortunate to chair the Infection
Dean Peter Polverini offered his Control Committee of the Duane Waters
Dr. Arthur Van Victor, who celebrated his 100th birthday in congratulations to Dr. Victor “on a
February, is seen here with Dr. Kenneth May, during last fall’s Hospital, direct dental assistants and
meetingof theKingeryStudyClubinAnnArbor. distinguished career of service to the a hygienist and, during the absence
public and to our profession.” of the director, served in an acting
When Dr. Arthur Van Victor earned his
capacity as regional dental director
dental degree from the University of Josephine Weeden where I was responsible for as many as
Michigan School of Dentistry in 1929, (DDS 1996, MS
five dental clinics.” Burns said she will
Herbert Hoover was president of the orthodontics 1999),
begin a new career as a realtor. “My
United States, and the annual cost of Saline, Michigan,
interest in this area has grown over the
to attend the U-M School of Dentistry is the new president
years. I want to help and educate others
was $1,376. The “annual fee” (tuition) of the Michigan
about how to become homeowners and
was $208 for Michigan residents. Association of
manage property. I’m looking forward
Instruments, and electric engine, books Orthodontists. Her one-year term
to a new adventure.”
and suppliies, and room, board, and as president of the 265-member
laundry were $1,168. organization expires this summer. A Lynne Moseley (DDS 1985) of Beverly
On Feb. 14, 2007, Dr. Victor member of the organization’s Board Hills, Michigan, was named director of
celebrated his 100th birthday with of Directors for the past five years, oral oncology at the Karmanos Cancer
friends in Southfield. According to Weeden is also a member of the School Center in the Detroit Medical Center.
the American Dental Association, the of Dentistry’s Alumni Society Board of She also opened a private practice in
Michigan Dental Association, and the Governors. Southfield, Michigan.
American College of Prosthodontists,
Dr. Victor is the oldest practicing John Hall (DDS 1995, MS periodontics
dentist in the U.S. 1998) of Traverse City, Michigan,
A licensed practicing dentist recently opened an office in Gaylord,
since 1929, Dr. Victor has been a Michigan. In 2005, he was awarded
prosthodontist since the beginning Diplomate status by the American
of the specialty practice and is a Board of Periodontology.
News
Craig Misch (DDS James Myers (DDS 1966) of Olympia, Arnold Sarya (DDS
1985) of Sarasota, Washington, now owns and operates a 1958) of Traverse City,
Florida, has been small winery in Olympia. It’s name? Michigan, received the
elected to the “Medicine Creek Winery.” 2006 Distinguished
Board of Directors Service Award from
of the Academy of Dolores Malvitz (DH certificate that city’s Chamber
Osseointegration. He 1961) of Decatur, Georgia, received of Commerce earlier
was also recently appointed to the the Special Merit Award from the this year. The award recognizes an
editorial board of the Journal of Oral American Association of Public Health individual who has made outstanding
and Maxillofacial Implants. Misch Dentistry. She is branch chief at the contributions to the community over
recently moved to a new facility National Center for Chronic Disease an extended period of time. Sarya’s
in Sarasota where he specializes in Prevention and Health Promotion at son, John, nominated his father for
oral and maxillofacial surgery and the CDC in Atlanta. the award saying, “He has done in
prosthodontics with an emphasis on his life what most could only imagine
implant treatment. Dick Shick (DDS would take two or more lifetimes.
1954, MS 1960) of His commitment to the area has
David Feick (DDS 1983) of Franklin, Flint, Michigan, been far above what most ever think
Tennessee, has been named a senior was recently elected possible.”
instructor with the International Vice President of the Sarya’s achievements included
Association for Orthodontics. International College building and operating the city’s
Established in the U.S. in 1961, IAO is of Dentists. In 2009, first indoor ice rink, Glacier Dome;
the oldest and largest of the national he will become the first University funding and building facilities as well
and international nonspeciality of Michigan School of Dentistr y as purchasing equipment for cross
orthodontic organizations with alumnus to serve as president of the country skiing in the Traverse City
programs in education, professional organization. He served as president area; serving as a past Governor of
support, and clinical experience. “I of the group’s USA section in 2001. Michigan for Kiwanis; and serving on
enjoy helping dentists learn more Formed to advance the science and numerous boards designed to assist
about orthodontics or teaching them art of dentistry for the public’s health the community in health, religion, and
how to begin to include orthodontic and welfare, ICD awards fellowships healthy family lifestyles.
care in their practices,” he wrote. to dental professionals for their
service to the dental profession and Arnold Hartz (DDS 1957) of Boynton
Jane Grover (DDS 1979), dental encourages maintaining and elevating Beach, Florida, was featured in a recent
director of the Center for Family Health the profession through the highest publication of the West Palm Beach
in Jackson, Michigan, was recently standards of conduct and practice. Veterans Medical Center Hospital.
elected vice president of the American The feature noted his four years of
Dental Association. A member of the volunteer work helping medically-
organization’s House of Delegates since compromised veterans. In a note
1992, she recently has chaired the accompanying the write-up, Hartz
group’s political action committee. wrote, “I’m looking forward to our
50-year reunion (at the dental school)
in the fall.”
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