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Issue 1179 1 July 2016 DSB WEEKLY Christine White, Editor Dr. Jed Hand Reflects on His Career at the College of Dentistry Dr. Arwa Owais Becomes a Fellow of the International College of Dentistry Dr.

Mike Kanellis, is Shown at the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts Preventive & Community Dentistry Student Awards Luncheon Held Dr. Samuel Christensen and Ms.

1 Issue July 2016 DSB WEEKLY Christine White, Editor Dr. Jed Hand Reflects on His Career at the College of Dentistry Dr. Arwa Owais Becomes a Fellow of the International College of Dentistry Dr. Gustavo Avila-Ortiz Invited Speaker at 12th International Symposium in Periodontics & Restorative Dentistry Documentary about the Life of Dottie Ray, Mother-in-Law of Dr. Mike Kanellis, is Shown at the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts Preventive & Community Dentistry Student Awards Luncheon Held Dr. Samuel Christensen and Ms. Rachael Kowbel Give Presentation During Hawkeye Health CARE Lecture Series Patients Corner 7 Filling Station Menu & Notice 8 Recognize Your Co-Worker Houchen Bindery Schedule UI College of Dentistry & Dental Clinics Biorepository Would You Like to Participate in Research? All College Read: Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson (Tuesday, August 30) July Collegiate Profile: Tina Craig Dr. Jed Hand Reflects on His Career at Iowa Dr. Jed Hand was raised in Midland, Michigan, where his father was employed with Dow Chemical Company for his entire working career. His mother, Jed says, was a stay-at-home mom and one of my best friends. She cared for him, his brother and sister. He was drawn to science and health care but after observing that several of his parents close friends were physicians who had little control of their time, he decided that dentistry seemed like a good alternative. In 1970, after receiving his DDS from the University of Michigan, Dr. Hand established a solo general practice in Cadillac, Michigan. During the first two years while I was building the practice, he says, I worked for the Michigan Department of Corrections one day a week at a prison camp located in the Manistee National Forest. An inmate who had been a high school classmate of his wife became his dental assistant. Dr. Hand had a successful dental practice. By relying on the excellent education I had received at Michigan, says Dr. Hand, I found that I was prepared to manage a wide range of conditions I hadn t encountered before. Taking care of people was the most satisfying thing about practicing dentistry. Having a solo practice, however, was also difficult -- it was challenging to be dental practitioner in a small town without any backup. After eight years of private practice, Dr. Hand returned to the University of Michigan to specialize in dental public health. He received a master s degree in health services administration in Dr. Hand s first public health employment was as an associate dental director with the New York State Health Department (Albany). I worked on the administration of the New York State Medicaid Program. It was my first experience with a very large bureaucracy and an introduction into the frustrations associated with trying to implement change. In 1982, Dr. Hand was hired as an assistant professor in the UI College of Dentistry s Department of Preventive & Community Dentistry. It was an interesting challenge to accept a dental faculty position. I had no clue how to be successful as a faculty member, he says. I had never taught anything other than swimming and had never done research. I was fortunate to have help from multiple great mentors at the College: Drs. Jim Beck and Ron Hunt, Marsha Cunningham-Ford, Jamie Sharp, and Dr. Howard Cowen. Over the years, Dr. Hand became a diplomate of the American Board of Dental Public Health and a fellow of both the Pierre Fauchard Academy and the American College of Dentists. Dr. Jed Hand, see page 2

2 Page 2 Dr. Jed Hand, continued from page 1 In 2005, Dr. Hand received the William J. Gies Foundation Education Fellowship in 2005 from the American Dental Education Association. (He had previously received their Summer Fellowship Award in 1997.) During his career at Iowa, Dr. Hand assumed numerous responsibilities: interim head, vice chair and DEO of the Department of Preventive & Community Dentistry, teacher of numerous predoctoral and postdoctoral courses, dental public health graduate program director, and a visiting professorship (twice) at the National Defense Medical Center Dental School in Taiwan, Republic of China. In 1997, Dr. Hand became executive associate dean at the College of Dentistry. Dr. Hand has enjoyed his career as a faculty and dental administrator, particularly the comradery and collegiality. I d never been at a place where you could seek help from anyone, regardless of rank or title, and be pretty sure he or she would find a way to help you out, he says. Working with a committed group of people designing a research project or implementing an educational program was more stimulating than I had imagined. The College provided me with tremendous opportunities for learning and professional growth. Some of Dr. Hand s favorite personal accomplishments have included being part of a team of faculty and staff in the Department of Preventive and Community Dentistry that has contributed so much to the mission and goals of the College and participating in the data collection, analysis and publication of findings from the Iowa 65+ Oral Health Study. He has worked with faculty as they ve developed their academic careers and prepared for promotion, and participated in the design and implementation of the long-term DSB Transformation (new west addition and DSB renovation). As he contemplates retirement, Jed says I don t think I can play any more golf than I already do, so I hope to do some fly fishing and travel to national parks He also hopes to involve his three grandsons in his hobbies. Dr. Hand and his wife, Pat, have one daughter, Laura, who is an assistant professor in public policy at the University of North Dakota. Their older son, Gregory, is an associate professor and head of the organ department at the UI School of Music, and their younger son, Michael, is a research economist with the U.S. Forest Service in Missoula, Montana. Dr. Jed Hand has always been proud to be part of the College of Dentistry. The College has a strong reputation throughout the country and the world, he says. The culture of collaboration and caring for people is distinctive. It s been a privilege to have a career at the College of Dentistry. Then he adds, It isn t everyone who can say Every day as I walk into the Dental Science Building, I think of how lucky I ve been to work here. I ll miss that a lot. Dean David Johnsen notes, For Jed Hand, several adjectives apply. The ones that jump to mind for me are steady/caring/honest/constructive. Those traits have carried Jed well for all of his decades in the College, first as a professor, then as a DEO and then as executive associate dean for 14 years. I have depended on Jed and trusted him completely with things like sensitive information and delicate personnel issues. Jed has been (quietly) invaluable in the Building Transformation! He always treats people with dignity and respect. He always wants to get things done in the best interests of the College. He is direct and always constructive. And once a decision is made, he will try to make it work. And in many respects Jed is unique for example, he is the only person I know who says full of blue mud. Also, he and I have a non-aggression pact: We were in the Delt Sig House at Michigan and we both have agreed that those stories will be left in Ann Arbor. Very best, Jed, and hit em good!!

Page 3 Dr. Arwa Owais Becomes a Fellow of the International College of Dentistry Dr.

The ICD is the world s oldest honor society for dentists; it was established in 1920. Fellowship is extended by invitation only.

progress of dentistry for the benefit of humankind. Currently there are more than 12,000 ICD members from 122 countries who are fellows. Dr.

3 Page 3 Dr. Arwa Owais Becomes a Fellow of the International College of Dentistry Dr. Arwa Owais, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, has been awarded the prestigious title of Fellow of the International College of Dentistry (ICD). The ICD is the world s oldest honor society for dentists; it was established in Fellowship is extended by invitation only. A nominated dentist must pass a rigorous, peer review process leading to the recognition of the individual s outstanding professional achievement, meritorious service and dedication to the continued progress of dentistry for the benefit of humankind. Currently there are more than 12,000 ICD members from 122 countries who are fellows. Dr. Gustavo Avila-Ortiz a Keynote Speaker at the 12 th International Symposium in Periodontics and Restorative Dentistry Dr. Gustavo Avila-Ortiz, Department of Periodontics, participated as one of the keynote speakers in the 12th International Symposium in Periodontics and Restorative Dentistry (ISPRD), held in Boston from June Dr. Avila-Ortiz s presentation was entitled Management of the Extraction Site: Contemporary Evidence and Therapeutic Reflections. This prestigious meeting, organized by Quintessence Publishing in collaboration with Drs. Myron and Marc Nevins from Harvard University, is held every three years and congregates a number of experts in the fields of periodontology, prosthodontics and oral implantology. This year, the meeting was attended by more than 5,500 dental professionals from all around the world. Documentary Film About Dottie Ray, Mother-in-Law of Dr. Mike Kanellis, Shown at the Coralville Center for Performing Arts It isn t often that a documentary film is made about your mother-in-law but then Dr. Mike Kanellis, associate dean for patient care, has an extraordinary mother-in-law. The film, Staying Tuned: The Dottie Ray Story, was shown June 23 at the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts. It documents the life of Dottie Ray in journalism. Dottie, the mother of Dr. Kanellis s wife, Amy, was born and raised in Eagle Grove, Iowa. At 17 she began working at the Eagle Grove Eagle. After attending junior college, she transferred to the University of Iowa in 1942 and became the first female editor of The Daily Iowan. (Her newspaper staff was entirely female, too.) Dottie also hosted the Dottie Ray Show radio show on AM-800 KXIC for 55 years. (She retired in 2014.) The show was aired from her living room and included informative discussions about local arts and culture during 15-minute interviews with interesting people from Iowa City. Over the years she worked five days a week and had more than 14,000 interviews. One of the film s producers, Susan Frye, who had been a guest on Dottie s radio show, likes to think of the film as an homage to Dottie Ray and all female journalists. In 2014, Dotti received the prestigious Marconi Award, Small Market Personality of the Year, which recognizes stations and individuals for their excellence and performance in radio. Dottie s radio show was always informative, always current, says Dr. Kanellis about his motherin-law. Throughout the past decade, the College of Dentistry was featured on her show several times.

4 Page 4 Preventive & Community Dentistry Student Awards Luncheon Held Wednesday, June 1, 2016 (Left): Angel Hinson, Class of 2016, receives the W. Philip Phair Preventive Dentistry Award from Ms. Marsha Cunningham-Ford. (Right): Mari Heslinga, Class of 2016, receives the American Association of Public Health Dentistry Award from Dr. John Warren. (Above): David Summers, Class of 2016, receives the Delta Dental of Iowa Foundation Award for Excellence in Geriatric & Special Needs Dentistry from Dr. Howard Cowen. (Above) Heather Schake, Class of 2016, receives the June McCarney Scholarship Award from Dr. Howard Cowen. (Above): Jessica Gradoville, Class of 2016, received the Joel B. Huth Memorial Scholarship Award from Dr. Howard Cowen. Preventive Student Awards Luncheon, see page 5

5 Page 5 Preventive Student Awards Luncheon, continued from page 4 (Left) Thomas Crary, Class of 2016, receives the Brian D. Stone Memorial Award from Dr. Jay Davidson, representing Dental Lifeline Network. (Right): Courtney Bohn, Class of 2016, received second place in the Procter & Gamble Pre-doctoral Poster Competition award from Dr. Michelle McQuistan. (Above, left to right): Jessica Gradoville and Courtney Bohn, both Class of 2016, each received the Research Achievement Award, which was presented by Dr. John Warren. (Above: The Distinction in Dental Public Health Awardees, presented by Dr. Steven Levy, left to right): Joshua Orgill, Dr. Levy, Heather Schake, Katie Lee, Matthew Lam, Mari Heslinga, Aileen Han, and Timothy Albright, all Class of 2016 graduates. Preventive Student Awards Luncheon, see page 6

Page 6 Preventive Student Awards Luncheon, continued from page 5 (Left): Mei Na Tan, a

Heller Dental Public Health Research Award from Dr. John Warren.

Distinction in Dental Public Health Award Dr. Sam Christensen and Ms.

Lecture Series (Left): On Friday, June 24, Dr. Sam Christensen (DDS 13) (shown left) and Ms.

undergraduate student athletes participating in the Hawkeye Health Career & Research Exposure

6 Page 6 Preventive Student Awards Luncheon, continued from page 5 (Left): Mei Na Tan, a geriatric and special needs resident, receives the Samuel Johnston Graduate Student Fellowship Award from Dr. Howard Cowen. (Right): Daisy Patino, dental hygienist and research assistant, receives the Keith E. Heller Dental Public Health Research Award from Dr. John Warren. (Not pictured): Samantha Resnick (D1), fourth place, Procter & Gamble Pre-doctoral Poster Competition (mentor, Dr. Teresa Marshall) Adam Bahr, Margaret Baudino, and Nika Ranjbar Irani, all Class of 2016, Distinction in Dental Public Health Award Dr. Sam Christensen and Ms. Rachael Kowbel Give Presentation During Hawkeye Health Career & Research Exposure (CARE) Lecture Series (Left): On Friday, June 24, Dr. Sam Christensen (DDS 13) (shown left) and Ms. Rachael Kowbel, director, dental student admissions, gave a presentation to 20 Iowa undergraduate student athletes participating in the Hawkeye Health Career & Research Exposure (CARE) lecture/discussion series. Dr. Christensen is a former UI golf team member who shared his experiences balancing the investment of athletics with academic preparation for dental school. Dr. Christensen and Ms. Kowbel both explained the benefits of the dentistry profession and pertinent admission information to the group.

Page 7 Patients Corner The College of Dentistry received a letter from the daughter of a 98-year-old dental patient who recently visited the College of Dentistry & Dental Clinics Special Care Clinic

7 Page 7 Patients Corner The College of Dentistry received a letter from the daughter of a 98-year-old dental patient who recently visited the College of Dentistry & Dental Clinics Special Care Clinic and was treated by Dr. Howard Cowen (Preventive & Community Dentistry). The letter complimented Dr. Cowen for his excellent care of her mother. Below are some excerpts from her letter. Mom is 98 and in good health with the exception of being arthritic, which causes her extreme chronic pain but she doesn t complain. She lives independently with some assistance from my sister and me. Mom grew up on a farm in Missouri, one of seven kids. As the oldest daughter, she quit school in the 8th grade to stay home to help with her siblings and to work on the farm. When my sister and I were in school, she worked at the soda fountain of a local drug store for 17 years for 50 cents an hour and never received a raise. Women had few options in those days but she never complained... She was fitted for a partial but in less than a year the tooth that the partial was anchored to broke so she could no longer use the partial. I took her to a couple of other dentists but they did little more than an examination and said there really wasn t anything they could do The past few years I have had the pleasure of meeting and working with Dr. Cowen on an oral health grant project That personal experience prompted me to make an appointment for mom to see Dr. Cowen That visit took place earlier this month. I was impressed by the way in which he treated mom, both personally and as a practitioner. In less than a minute he said, I see what the problem is. He did some grinding on a few of her remaining teeth and assured her that when she left, she wouldn t be experiencing any pain when she chews or bites down He polished the few teeth she has left and promised to send her home a free toothbrush, but not before she could give him a hug and pose for a picture While the journey to Iowa City is a bit long, she wants to return to be fitted for a partial so she can eat more easily and hopefully be able to remain a strong and independent woman still living in her own apartment at age 100 About half way through our return trip, she said, He forgot to give me my free toothbrush Three days later, mom received a note from Dr. Cowen and her free toothbrush. For some that wouldn t mean a great deal but to mom, it meant the world, and to me and my sister, it meant even more that he would take the extra time and effort to do that. His act of kindness touched us very deeply. As a small token of appreciation, please accept this contribution to the Special Care Clinic in honor of a very special dentist, Dr. Cowen. Di Findley, Mitchellville, Iowa

Page 8 Recognize Your Co-Worker The Ambassador Club Program recognizes a staff person who has shown a special commitment to promoting excellence in the teaching, research, patient care, or

One individual is recognized semiannually from a list of nominations, which are screened and selected by a committee made up of previous Ambassador Club awardees.

Nomination forms, program guidelines, and a listing of ambassadors are available on the IntraDent under Services > Dental Human Resources > Rewards & Recognition-COD.

Houchen Bindery Schedule: July 25-28 The above dates reflect Monday-Thursday pickup and delivery. Please have orders ready by Monday at noon. Routes may change without warning.

8 Page 8 Recognize Your Co-Worker The Ambassador Club Program recognizes a staff person who has shown a special commitment to promoting excellence in the teaching, research, patient care, or administrative functions of the College of Dentistry. One individual is recognized semiannually from a list of nominations, which are screened and selected by a committee made up of previous Ambassador Club awardees. Eligible for consideration is any merit staff or professional and scientific employee who has demonstrated special qualities in performing their daily tasks. Nomination forms, program guidelines, and a listing of ambassadors are available on the IntraDent under Services > Dental Human Resources > Rewards & Recognition-COD. Guidelines and nomination forms are also available from Jan Swartzendruber, assistant to the dean, N307 DSB. Houchen Bindery Schedule: July The above dates reflect Monday-Thursday pickup and delivery. Please have orders ready by Monday at noon. Routes may change without warning. All College Book Read Book: Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson Dental Filling Station July 4-8, 2016 Note: The Filling Station has moved to W220 A&B. Monday Closed Holiday Tuesday Chicken Strips with Ranch Dressing $4.75 Soup du Jour $2.65 / $3.65 Deli & Paninis Wednesday Sloppy Joe Sandwich & Chips $3.80 Soup du Jour $2.65 / $3.65 Deli & Paninis Thursday Hamburger Steak /Vegetable & Bread Stick $6.00 Soup du Jour $2.65 / $3.65 Deli & Paninis Friday Pork Tenderloin Sandwich & Chips $3.50 Soup du Jour $2.65 / $3.65 Deli & Paninis Filling Station Summer Hours: Date: Tuesday, August 30 Time: 12:00-1:00 pm Where: W220B Who: Everyone is invited to attend! May 18-July 1 (7:30-4:00 M-Th; 7:30-3:00 F); Closed July 4 July 5-July 30 (7:30-2:00 M-F) Host: COD Diversity Committee The UI College of Dentistry & Dental Clinics Biorepository Advancing Research for Healthy Teeth and Gums Are you interested in participating? We will conduct a short interview and collect your biological specimen. Do not eat or drink for 90 minutes prior to your biological specimen collection. Please allow 30 minutes for your specimen collection. All data/biological specimens will be coded, de-identified, and stored in a locked biorepository lab at the College of Dentistry & Dental Clinics. The specific nature of the research it may be used for will vary but will always relate to health research. Patients will receive a $5 gift card or 4 hours of free parking at the DSB. Please contact Karen Kluesner (319) or Amber Marolf (319) or dentistry-biorepository@uiowa.edu.

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DSB WEEKLY. Issue Christine White, Editor. Dr. Arwa Owais Receives Delta Dental of Iowa Foundation Grant. Colgate Oral Care Brigade

DSB WEEKLY. Issue Christine White, Editor. Dr. Arwa Owais Receives Delta Dental of Iowa Foundation Grant. Colgate Oral Care Brigade Issue 1158 5 February 2016 DSB WEEKLY Christine White, Editor Dr. Arwa Owais Receives Delta Dental of Iowa Foundation Grant Colgate Oral Care Brigade (See page 7 also.) Filling Station Menu & Notice 2