DSB WEEKLY. University of Iowa College of Dentistry. Chris White, Editor. Issue 900. August 6, 2010

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1 University of Iowa College of Dentistry Issue 900 August 6, 2010 DSB WEEKLY Chris White, Editor INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Dr. Chris Barwacz Wins First Place at Meeting Dr. Samir Bishara to Receive 2010 Michael J. Brody Award for Faculty Excellence in Service HDA Annual Meeting October 27-30, 2010 CoD Booth at Johnson County Fair Quad City Students Visit the College of Dentistry Lend a Hand to a Co-Worker Go Green News ICON Training Opportunities Open Forum with President Sally Mason Wednesday August 18, :00-4:00 PM Galagan C , Back to School Eyewear 11 For $99! UI Optical Dr. Chris Barwacz Wins 1st Place at Astra Tech PEERS Meeting Dr. Christopher Barwacz, visiting assistant professor in the Center for Clinical Studies, won first place recently at the Astra Tech PEERS meeting in Boston. His research presentation, entitled, Randomized Controlled Trial of Insertion Torque Relative to Implant Stability, won first place in the poster competition. Dr. Barwacz also made an oral presentation to the entire PEERS membership on Friday evening. He will receive full support to present at the March 2011 Academy of Osseointegration meeting in Washington, D.C. Dr. Samir Bishara to Receive the 2010 Michael J. Brody Award for Faculty Excellence in Service Dr. Samir Bishara, Department of Orthodontics, has been selected as one of the 2010 recipients of the Michael J. Brody Award for Faculty Excellence in Service. This award is given in recognition of the importance of faculty service to the quality of the University and honors members of our faculty who have made exceptionally effective contributions, over several years or over the course of an entire career, to the University of its external constituencies. The formal presentation of this award will be given at the Faculty & Staff Award Banquet on Tuesday, October 5, 2010, 6:00 pm at the Levitt Center. Hispanic Dental Association Annual Meeting to be Held October 27-30, 2010 The Hispanic Dental Association (HDA) Annual Meeting will be held in Chicago on October 27-30, Faculty advisors or students who have worked in areas of research related to access-to-care for underserved populations (guidelines and criteria described below) are eligible to submit an abstract to participate in the scientific session. Last year, the Iowa chapter won first place with first-year dental student Kirsty Moreno s abstract, Dental Students Willingness to Treat Underserved Populations. (Kirsty s mentor was Dr. Michelle McQuistan, Department of Preventive and Community Dentistry.) For more information about the HDA Annual Meeting, see page 10.

2 Page 2 Successful College of Dentistry Booth at Johnson County Fair During the Johnson County Fair, volunteers at the College of Dentistry booth gave out more than 2,800 toothbrushes, along with toothpaste, magnets, and brochures. They also generated a lot of good will and awareness about dental care at the College. There was lots of positive feedback about the new displays. The College s soda pop display continues to be a favorite with many people returning the next day to show the exhibit to family members. One visitor, Ryta Piper, told fourth-year dental student, Majd Haddad, Those dental students did a great job. Look at me! (Clockwise): Kerri, Oral Surgery resident Dan Whitney s wife; Abbi, Gwyn, Vivian (hidden in the stroller), and Elli stop at the collegiate booth during the Johnson County Fair. (Above, left to right): Tyler Driggers (Pediatric Dentistry resident), Bassel Haddad (D4), and Hilary Reynolds (Pediatric Dentistry resident) with a group of kids. (Left to right): Maddie Walter (D2), Scott Bower and Sarah Murrell (both Pediatric Dentistry residents) with a group of day camp kids. (Collegiate booth at Johnson County Fair, cont. on page 6)

3 Page 3 Quad City Middle School Students Visit the College of Dentistry Students from St. Ambrose Summer Camp check to see if their molds are ready. A group of 26 middle school-aged students from the Quad City area visited the College of Dentistry on Wednesday, July 28. The students were participating in a week-long Health Careers Adventure Camp that was hosted at St. Ambrose University in collaboration with the Area Health Education Center. Current dental students shared stories about their backgrounds, related how they became interested in dentistry, and answered questions from the visitors. The campers were given an opportunity for hands-on experience by taking impressions and pouring models, and they also toured the building. Instruction and guidance were provided by junior dental students, Katie Motz and Matt Drescher, and sophomore dental students, Matt French, Karl Kohlgraf, and Maddie Walter. For additional photos, see page 4. Maddie Walter (D2) stands by while two of the visiting campers are ready with an impression tray. Katie Motz (D3) demonstrates use of the vacuspat. Hardin Library Announcement The Hardin Library will be closed this fall during UI football Saturdays (home games). Our 24-hour room will be available to those who need a place to study or use computers and printing. Outback Steakhouse COUPONS! $3 OFF any Lunch Entrée OR $5 Off Any Dinner Entrée See Michelle Brown, Dental Human Resources (5-7156)

4 (Quad City students visit the College of Dentistry, cont. from page 3) Page 4 Matt French (D2) has an impression tray loaded and ready. Matt Drescher (D3) assists with putting impression material into the tray. Matt French (D2) checks impression tray material. Karl Kohlgraf (D3) assists students who are ready to mix up some stone. Katie Motz (D3) is ready to assist, if needed.

5 Page 5 Lend a Hand to a Co-Worker Due to an illness, Cindy Marshek, Sterilization Services, will soon exhaust her sick leave and vacation. Anyone who wishes to help Cindy by contributing vacation time may pick up a catastrophic leave donation form from either Linda Carter (5-7455) or by clicking Once the form is completed, please send it to the Benefits Office, USB. Any contributions of one hour or more on Cindy s behalf will be truly appreciated. Houchen Bindery Schedule: August 23-26, 2010 Please have orders ready by Monday noon. Routes are subject to change with advance warning. The drop-off location is in the Office of the Dean (N309). Filling Station Menu August 9-13, 2010 Monday BBQ Pork Sandwich & Chips $3.99 Soup du Jour $2.49 / $3.49 Salad Bar, Deli, Pizza, & Paninis Tuesday Chicken Strips & Ranch dressing $3.99 Soup du Jour $2.49 / $3.49 Salad Bar, Deli, Pizza, & Paninis Wednesday BBQ Rib Sandwich & Chips $3.29 Soup du Jour $2.49 / $3.49 Salad Bar, Deli, Pizza, & Paninis Go Green News Melanie Forbes, Filling Station manager, is very enthusiastic about all the recycling that the College is doing but asks that people rinse out their yogurt containers before putting into recycling to cut down on the fruit flies that are hovering in the dining room. Nancy Slach asks that people remember to separate the blue film part of the cassette from the paper recycle the paper and throw away the blue part. While many plastic lids and containers have the recycling symbol on them, please note that if they have #6 they can t be recycled. This includes many take home containers and coffee lids (all the more reason to buy a reusable coffee mug in the Filling Station save money and be kind to the environment!). You Are Invited to Bike with the Cornfed Riders If you are interested in joining the Cornfed Riders on a Tuesday evening bike ride, please contact Dr. Rick Walton (richard-walton@uiowa.edu) or Dave Reynolds (davereynolds.ic@gmail.com). College of Dentistry bicyclists are welcome! Thursday Taco Bar!!!! Cheddar Bacon Chicken Sandwich & Chips $4.99 Soup du Jour $2.49 / $3.49 Salad Bar, Deli, Pizza, & Paninis Friday Pork Tenderloin Sandwich & Chips $3.49 Soup du Jour $2.49 / $3.49 Salad Bar, Deli, Pizza, & Paninis Lend a Hand to a Co-Worker Ms. Julie Fisher, a dental assistant in Family Dentistry, has exhausted her sick leave and vacation due to several surgeries this year. Anyone wishing to help Julie by contributing vacation time may do so by going to ntrib.pdf. Once the form is completed, please send it to the Benefits Office, USB. Any contributions of one hour or more on Julie s behalf are welcome and will be truly appreciated.

6 (Collegiate Booth at Johnson County Fair, cont. from page 2) Page 6 (Left): Majd Haddad (D4) with booth visitors. Laurie Swanson, Dental Administration, and Jamie Sharp, associate professor emeritus, hand out tooth paste and toothbrushes at the booth. (Left to right): Dr. Michael Kanellis, associate dean for patient care, and Becky Todd, Patient Management, chat with a booth visitor. (Continued on page 7)

7 (Collegiate Booth at Johnson County Fair, cont. from page 6) Page 7 (Left): A young visitor takes a toothbrush and toothpaste from Gail Lundstrom, Business Office. (Left to right): Visitors Sandy Fluaitt and Ryta Piper, who is proud to be a dental student patient. Gail Lundstrom, Business Office, offers a toothbrush to a wary visitor. Scott Bower and Sarah Murrell, both Pediatric Dentistry residents, pose with the Iowa City Regina summer camp kids. (Left): The College of Dentistry s booth display, Soda Pop CAN Cause Cavities!

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10 Page Arturo Santiago / Dentsply International Scientific Abstract Competition CALL FOR SCIENTIFIC ABSTRACTS The Hispanic Dental Association is calling for Scientific Abstracts for Poster Presentations at its 18 th Annual Meeting at the Palmer House Hilton - Chicago, Illinois on Friday, October 29, A prize of $1000, sponsored by Dentsply International, will be awarded to the presenter of the best scientific poster as determined by a panel of judges. Poster judging will be on Friday, October 29, Award presentation will take place at the Gala & Award Dinner on Saturday, October 30, A discounted meeting registration ($195.00) for Presenters will include all continuing education sessions, Opening Ceremony and Welcome Reception, Breakfast and Lunch with Exhibitors. (Pre-Conference Symposium, Gala & Award Dinner, and Lunch & Learn are separate ticket purchases.) Abstracts should be related to the oral health of the Hispanic population and/or the 5-point framework in the Surgeon General s Report on Oral Health: Access to health care as a leading health indicator Build an effective health infrastructure that meets the oral health needs of all Americans, and integrates oral health effectively into overall health Remove known barriers between people and oral health services Use public-private partnerships to improve the oral health of those who still suffer disproportionately from oral diseases The type, amount, and quality of health people receive In addition, other compelling and provocative issues related to Hispanic Oral Health can be submitted. Submitted abstracts should follow the IADR Abstracts Submission Format (see HDA website at site/epage/100993_351.htm for more information and guidelines). Applicants should provide abstract via to Rita Brummett, HDA Associate Director, at rbrummett@hdassoc.org by Monday, August 16, We look forward to receiving your submission! Maritza Morell, DDS, MS, MPH Chair, HDA Scientific Abstract Committee

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