PFA Dental World Newsletter —July/August• 2004

Table of Contents - July/August• 2004

Dental World

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	Section News

	Canada Ontario The Ontario Dental Association last May installed PFA Fellow Dr. Steven A. Goren as their President for 2004-2005. Their Honorary Membership Award was presented to PFA Fellow Dr. R. Malcolm (Mac) Balfour and their Barnabus Day Award was presented to PFA Fellow Dr. Norman E. Ironstone. Seems that the Ontario Dental Association is in good hands. Chair Mario Ulmansky Israel Professor Mario Ulmansky, Section Chair for Israel, passed away last May. His funeral was held at Megid’s Auditorium in the Medicine Faculty at Hadassah Ein Karem Hospital in Jerusalem.		Republic of Macedonia Chair Professor Branislav Dastevski along with Professor Djukanovic attended the IX Dental Congress of the Balkan Stomatological Society last May in Ohrid, Macedonia. There were 1200 participants in the Congress’ theme “To share knowledge and experience” with more than 800 topics presented and 100 poster presentations. During the Congress, Professor Dastevski inducted new Fellows Professor Mile Carcev and Professor Ljuben Guguvceski, while presenting PFA Honor Awards. Professor Dragoslav Djukanovic of Serbia presented the Certificate of Merit Award to Professor Branislav Dastevski, President of the Macedonian PFA Section

	Section News - United States California, Southern Section
	Trustee Charles Eller reported on their 34th Annual Awards Luncheon for his Section held last April in Anaheim during the Spring Scientific Session of the California Dental Association. There were more than 100 in attendance, including PFA President-elect Michael Perpich, Foundation President Carl Lundgren, and Foundation Treasurer-emeritus George Higue. Their membership roster was also distributed at the Luncheon honoring Dr. Harold C. Slavkin, Dean of USC’s School of Dentistry. Dr. J. R. “Bob” Bobbitt gave a talk on “The Foundation Grants in Action.” The Outstanding Teacher of the Year Awards were presented by President-elect Michael Perpich. Their Award of Merit was presented to Dr. Robert L. Ibsen of Den-Mat Corporation, and the PFA Special President’s Award was presented to Dr. George Higue. New Fellows were inducted by President-elect Michael Perpich and Foundation President Carl Lundgren. They were Drs. Amir H. Biniaz of Camarillo, James R. Bobbitt of Encinitas, R. K.Chetty of Los Angeles, Gerald Eidenmuller of Orange, Steven Gold of Santa Monica, Gregory Guichet of Orange, Arthur W. Johnson of Barstow, Nita Largoza of Chula Vista, Malek Mansour of Riverside, Kathleen Nuckles of Los Angeles, Eugene J. Schmidt of Fountain Valley, Richard A. Simms of Rancho Palos Verdes, Arnold Valdez of Claremont, and Robert D. Walter of Redlands. The 2004 Dental Student Awards were presented to Loma Linda University’s Andrea L. Carvalho, UCLA’s Amy Gimlen, and USC’s Bao-Thy Nguyen. The 2004 Dental Teachers of the Year Awards were presented to Loma Linda University’s Dr. Garth W. Brown, UCLA’s Dr. William W. Morgan, and USC’s Dr. Charles Wood. The Southern California Fauchard Plaque, initiated in 1971 by past PFA President Cliff Loader, was presented by Mark Slavkin to USC’s Dean Harold C. Slavkin. Dr. Harold Slavkin has had a long and industrious career in our profession and is one of the world’s leading authorities on craniofacial development and genetic birth defects. He began his career at USC’s School of Dentistry in August, 2000. As Dean, he holds the school’s G. Donald and Marian James Montgomery Dean’s Chair in Dentistry.		Prior to returning to USC, Dr. Slavkin served as the sixth Director of the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR), one of the National Institutes of Health. Under his leadership, the NIDCR produced the first Surgeon General’s Report on Oral Health (June 2000). His tenure there was marked by the development of NIDCR’s first strategic plan, the renaming of the Institute to better reflect the scope of its activities, and a $110 million funding increase between 1995 and 1999. Dr. Slavkin is a member of the Institute of Medicine of the National Academy of Sciences, a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, ADA, IADR, and a Fellow in ACD and ICD. He holds honorary doctoral degrees from Georgetown University, the University of Paris, the University of Maryland, the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, the University of Connecticut, and the University of Montreal. In 1968, Dr. Slavkin joined the USC dental faculty and authored the text Developmental Craniofacial Biology published in 1979. He has edited nine books and published 260 peer-reviewed scientific papers. He was the Founding Director of the Center for Craniofacial Molecular Biology (1989-1995) and the first recipient of the George and Mary Boone Chair in Craniofacial Molecular Biology. Dr. Slavkin earned his BA degree from USC in English literature (1961) and his dental degree from USC in 1965. For seven years, he practiced dentistry in Westwood while doing research as a postdoctoral fellow at UCLA’s School of Medicine and then in the USC Department of Biochemistry. The Southern California Section Officers are Chairman Charles Eller, Vice Chair Frank Curry, past Chairman Steven Ferriot, and Editor William Mihram. Their Board of Directors are Drs. Myron Bromberg, Edward Cowan Jr, Stephen Flanders, Theodore Fortier, and Denise Habjan. The Section also noted the passing of Fellows Harvey H. Cooperman, Henry C. Garabedian, Harold S. Harada, Ronald Hecker, Edward A. Johnson, and Shigeo Ryan Kishi
	PFA President Roach (center) and Colorado Chair Bonnie Ferrell (just right) in the center of the Breakfast attendees PFA President Roach with newly inducted Fellows at the Ritz-Carlton in Greensboro
	*Colorado* Chair Bonnie Ferrell co-hosted their annual Breakfast Meeting with ACD and ICD at the Vail Cascade Resort and Spa on 12 June 2004. After breakfast, the tri-organization meeting discussed finances and communications with their members. They suggested working jointly on a mentorship program with the University of Colorado Health Services Center. *Georgia* L-R, Dean Drisko, Chair Karyn Stockwell, and Eastern District Chair James Reynierson Chair Karyn Stockwell co-hosted their annual Section Breakfast with ACD and ICD last March during the Hinman Dental Meeting. The keynote speaker for the event was PFA Fellow and Medical College of Georgia Dean Connie Drisko. PFA President Kevin Roach and Chair Karyn Stockwell inducted 16 new Fellows into their Section at their second annual Leadership Conference last February at the Ritz-Carlton in Greensboro. New Fellows inducted were Drs. Laura Braswell, Gale Clarida, Keith Crummey, Drew Ferguson, Mike Hagearty, Mark Johnston, Ashley Moorman, Marc Moskowitz, Jane Puskas, Annette Rainge, Robin Reich, Colin Richman, Beth Sheridan, Tom Skafidas, Doug Torbush, and Marvin Winter. PFA President Kevin Roach lends a hand to student Terry Anne Gutknecht inside Dr. Mark Shurett’s Mobile Dental Van donated to PFA for use during the day Their Section kicked off their conference weekend with “Give Kids a Smile!” day event held near the resort at the Early Childhood Development Center in Eatonton, Georgia. PFA Fellows worked with Medical College of Georgia senior students to provide care for 32 children. Past ADA President T. Howard Jones, recipient of last year’s President’s Award, is Treasurer for Smile PAC, a dental political action committee. In his letter to DW, Dr. Jones notes that “in a Congress run by attorneys and government bureaucrats, there is a fellow dentist (editor’s note: a PFA fellow as well) fighting for dentistry everyday. … Now one piece of legislation could cost us millions of dollars or even put us out of business… With our contribution to ‘Smile PAC’ we have the opportunity to greatly leverage Congressman Charlie Norwood’s influence in Congress.” To respond, send any help you can to “Congressman Charlie Norwood, Smile PAC, P.O. Box 2178, Evans, Georgia, 30809. *lllinois* Our condolences to Richard and Judy Kozal on the passing of his mother Olga P. Kozal (nee Spawkowsky) last April in the Chicago suburban area. “She and dad (Adam) did instill upon us kids the important values of being a good human being. We will miss her,” stated our PFA Secretary General. *Nebraska* Chair Francis J. Cavolvic hosted their annual luncheon meeting last April at the Cornhusker Hotel in Lincoln during the 136th annual session of the Nebraska Dental Association. The meeting discussed the Foundation grants availability, mentorship, and membership growth. Secretary/Treasurer Gary H. Westerman led the discussion on various topics. Also in attendance was Dr Tom Hajek from Huron, South Dakota. Dr. Benton Kutler was recognized, and in his absence, his wife Harriett and daughter Laura Chatt received his plaque. *Nevada* Chair William Rohel has announced the awarding of their Distinguished Service Award to UNLV School of Dental Medicine Dean Patrick J. Ferrillo, Jr, at the Awards Luncheon in Orlando on 2 October 2004. Dr. Ferrillo became UNLV Dean last July and Vice Provost of the Division of Health Sciences. Dr. Ferrillo had served as Dean of Southern Illinois University of Dental Medicine from 1986 until 2002. He has also undertaken many leadership roles in the ADA and in the American Dental Education Association where he had served as President in 1999. He also served as Chair for the ADA Council on Dental Therapeutics as well as in many other capacities. He currently serves as Chair of Oral Health America. He is a Fellow in PFA, ACD, and ICD. A St. Louis native, Dr. Ferrillo received his DDS degree from Baylor College of Dentistry in 1976, a specialty certificate in endodontics from Baylor in 1978, and his BS degree at Georgetown University. ”		*Rhode Island* International Trustee Richard Walsh reports that his Section held their annual Meeting and Induction Ceremony at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Warwick with over 45 attending to welcome Drs. Leland Blough and Brad Turchetta as new Fellows in the Academy. Dr. Francis A. Connor was honored by receiving their Outstanding Service Award in recognition of his many years of devoted service to the profession. A video presentation illustrating the PFA Web site was given. Past PFA President James Kershaw attended the event and even at the age of 92 still exhibits profound enthusiasm for dentistry. *Utah* Chair Richard Petty hosted their largest ever Section Meeting last February in Salt Lake City to induct four new members into Fellowship. Those inducted were Drs. Gary Crawford of Provo, Jeremy Ellis of Logan, Paul Innis of Park City, and James Ott of St. George. Past PFA President Gary Lowder attended as well as ADA Trustee Joel Glover of Reno, Nevada, and ICD 14th District regent (PFA Fellow) Newell Warr. After discussing the San Francisco PFA Meeting, Steven Hadley outlined Foundation application procedures for grants. Then reports were given on the grants presented to the St. George Clinic and to the Mexico projects Dr. Petty is involved in. The keynote speaker was past State Senator Lane Beattie, President of the Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce, and former officer of the Salt Lake Olympic Committee. He provided some interesting insights into the workings of the Olympics that contributed to their overwhelming success. Immediate past PFA President Gary Lowder was honored with a special Utah State Section Chair Award for his outstanding service to the Academy and to his Utah Section. *Washington State* Chair David Minahan has been named to lead the University of Washington Alumni Association’s fundraising effort to raise $2 million for the renovation of B-Wing, the original 1947 facility built to house the dental school. The only renovation done previously was in 1973 and that focused only on the dental clinics, leaving much of the original building in serious need of upgrading. *Wisconsin* Chairman Glenn Maihofer held their annual Luncheon Meeting last May at Milwaukee’s City Center Hilton Hotel during the Wisconsin Dental Association’s Session. The PFA Meeting recognized past WDA Presidents, the student recipient of the Foundation Scholarship, presented their awards, and inducted new Fellows. WDA President Dennis W. Engel addressed the Meeting by applauding the past efforts of his predecessors in shaping the Wisconsin Dental Association and supporting their dental school. He is proud to follow in their footsteps. International Trustee James Englander gave information concerning the PFA Foundation and qualifying for financial aid in support of their projects. Dr. Englander was recognized for his service on the International PFA Board and for being instrumental in starting the Marquette Mentorship Program five years ago. International Trustee James Englander Marquette School of Dentistry Dean William Lobb was honored as recipient of their Distinguished Service Award. The new dental school at Marquette was engineered and coordinated by Dr. Lobb’s vision and guidance. His efforts and input made the new school a “state-of-the-art” example in dental education. Seven new Fellows were inducted into membership: Drs. Jeffrey Kind, Patrick McCormick, Daniel Garcia, Gerald Eagan, Scott Greatens, Julio Rodriquez, and Patrick Laughlin. Their next gathering will be the Mentorship Dinner in late September at Marquette’s new dental school. Chair Glenn Maihofer presenting Dean William Lobb of Marquette School of Dentistry with Distinguished Service Award
	Chair Glenn Maihofer (left) and Trustee James Englander (right) with newly inducted Fellows at Milwaukee’s City Center Hilton Hotel

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	Kevin L. Roach President Canada Michael J. Perpich President-elect Minnesota Howard Mark Vice President Connecticut Richard A. Kozal Secretary General Nevada James M. Brophy Editor Illinois Gary Lowder Immediate Past President Utah		REGION 1—Europe Pierre Marois France REGION 2—N.E. USA Richard Walsh Rhode Island REGION 3—S.E. USA Robert S. Hart Florida REGION 4—Midwest USA James A. Englander Wisconsin REGION 5—Western USA Charles Eller California REGION 6—Canada Barry Dolman Ontario REGION 7—Latin America Bernardo Levit Argentina REGION 8—Australasia William Winspear Australia REGION 9—Asia Mamoru Sakuda Japan REGION 10—Central USA Steve Hedlund Iowa

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Table of Contents - July/August• 2004

Presidents Message

Annual Meeting Events

Hall of Fame Ceremony

The President’s Award

Dr. Frederick S. McKay

Award of Excellence

Dean Art Dugoni

PFA Fellowship Award

PFA Awards Luncheon

Section News- International

Distinguished Service Citation

Section News- United States

Dental Trade and Industry Award

Dental World

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