DSB WEEKLY. University of Iowa College of Dentistry. Chris White, Editor. Issue 885 January 29, 2010

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1 University of Iowa College of Dentistry Issue 885 January 29, 2010 DSB WEEKLY Chris White, Editor INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Dean Johnsen to Receive Award 1 Local Research Day, 2/9/10: 3 TIAA s Nancy Foster at the DSB Feb. 2 & 3 3 Go Green: Phone Book Recycling Filling Station Menu 4 4 Dean David Johnsen to Receive the AADR Jack Hein Public Service Award Dean David Johnsen has been selected as the 2010 recipient of the American Association for Dental Research (AADR) Jack Hein Public Service Award. Dean Johnsen will receive the award on March 3, 2010 during the opening ceremonies of the 39 th annual meeting of the AADR. The AADR established this award to honor those AADR members who have given exemplary service in the area of public affairs by consistently promoting the interests and activities of oral health research in a wide constituency. The recipient is selected by the AADR Jack Hein Public Service Award Committee and approved by the AADR Board of Directors. A recognition plaque is presented to the recipient. In 1998, Dr. Christopher Squier, Dows and OPRM, then associate dean for research and graduate studies, received the award. Volunteers Invited! 6,7 8 Dr. James Wefel to Receive the 2010 IADR E.W. Borrow Memorial Award About Your Health 9 The Live Healthy Iowa 100 Day Challenge is a teambased weight loss and physical activity program that will assist you and your teammates in making positive changes that lead to a healthier lifestyle. See page 5 for details. Dr. James Wefel, director of the Dows Institute, and professor, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, has been selected to receive the 2010 International Association for Dental Research (IADR) E.W. Borrow Memorial Award for cariesrelated research. The award is supported by the Johnson & Johnson Oral Health Products Division and recognizes outstanding and innovative achievements that have contributed to the basic understanding of caries etiology and/or to the prevention of dental caries. Dr. Wefel will receive the award during the upcoming 2010 IADR annual meeting, which will be held in Barcelona, Spain. Dr. Ronald Ettinger to Receive the 2010 IADR Distinguished Scientist Award for Research in Prosthodontics and Implants Dr. Ronald Ettinger, Department of Prosthodontics, and Dows, was selected as the 2010 recipient of the IADR Distinguished Scientist Award for Research in Prosthodontics and Implants. The award will be presented at the upcoming 2010 meeting of the International Association for Dental Research (IADR) in Barcelona, Spain. This award was established to encourage and recognize outstanding research accomplishments in the field of prosthodontics and implantology.

2 Dr. Rebecca Slayton Elected to Participate in the ADEA Leadership Institute Page 2 Dr. Rebecca Slayton, head, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, was elected to participate in the American Dental Education Association (ADEA) Leadership Institute. She will be in the Class of The ADEA Leadership Institute is a year-long program that develops the nation s most promising individuals at academic dental institutions to become future leaders in dental and higher education. Current faculty who have previously participated in the ADEA Leadership Institute include Dr. Galen Schneider, head, Department of Prosthodontics (2010); Dr. David Holmes, head, Department of Family Dentistry (2007); Dr. Clark Stanford, associate dean for research (2006); Dr. Georgia Johnson, head, Department of Periodontics (2005 and 1999); Dr. Mike Kanellis, associate dean for patient care (2000); and Dr. Jed Hand, executive associate dean (1998). Dr. Deborah Dawson and Task Force On Design and Analysis in Oral Health Research to Offer Workshop in Clinical Research Dr. Deborah Dawson, director of the Biostatistics Unit, and the Task Force on Design and Analysis in Oral Health Research, will be offering a two-and-a-half day workshop in clinical research, in collaboration with the 2010 AADR meeting. The workshop will be held on March 1-3 at the Renaissance Washington Hotel (the AADR Headquarters Hotel) in Washington, D.C. The goal of this workshop is to provide an overview of clinical research for dental faculty and industry employees. Specific topics will include clinical research design; IRB, good clinical practice, and ethical issues; FDA regulations; day-to-day operations and management of clinical research; fundamentals of data management and statistical analysis; publication of results; identifying NIH and industry research funding opportunities; and training opportunities in clinical research. The workshop is offered by members, including Dr. Dawson, of the Task Force on Design and Analysis in Oral Health Research, which is a non-profit think tank supported by industry and composed to academic, industry and government research. Attendance will be limited to the first 30 registrants. For additional information, go to College of Dentistry Bathrooms Undergo Renovation The College of Dentistry bathrooms on the second, third, and fourth floors of the south building have been undergoing renovation for the past six months. So far, 10 bathrooms on these floors have been completed. The renovation includes abating the old bathroom flooring, which contains asbestos, and replacing it with new floor covering; repairing damaged walls; painting bathroom partitions; updating the toilets with sensor activated automatic flush valves; and replacing old hand dryers with energy efficient Dyson hand dryers that dry hands faster, and use up to 80% less energy than traditional hand dryers. This project was made possible by Ron Thomae, shop services manager, and Facilities Management providing the labor, and the College of Dentistry purchasing the flooring material and hand dryers. In a spirit of cooperation, the project provided a much-needed face lift for the College of Dentistry without creating an overwhelming financial burden for the college or Facilities Management. The third floor southwest men and women s restrooms will also be renovated in the near future, in conjunction with the new remodel project. Pictured above with one of the new Dyson Airblade hand dryers is Michelle Hermann, Pediatric Dentistry.

3 DSB Weekly Page 3 Hold the Date! Local Research Day is February 9, 2010 The 57 th Annual Meeting of the Iowa Section of the American Association for Dental Research (AADR) will be held on February 9, 2010, at the College of Dentistry. Please note the following dates: January 15, 2010: Deadline for AADR fellowship applications January 19, 2010: Ed Media poster material submission deadline for Local AADR poster February 9, 2010: Local Research Day March 3-6, 2010: AADR 87 th General Session, Washington, D.C. April 1, 2010: Student research proposals due for the year The Local Research Day guest speaker (pictured left) will be Leslie Winston, DDS (Iowa 88), PhD, who is director, North America Professional and Scientific Relations, Proctor & Gamble Professional Oral Health. Dr. Winston is responsible for representing Crest Oral- B science and products to the dental community, dental professional organizations, and opinion leaders. Dr. Winston will present Learning to Collaborate. Her talk will focus on the importance of collaboration, the increasing emphasis on translational research in the laboratory, and the skills needed to make laboratory research relevant to daily patient care through collaboration. All AADR members, research staff, and students involved in dental research are encouraged to attend the Local AADR Research Day reception and awards, which will be held on February 9, 2010, at the Coralville Holiday Inn. To fill out a copy of the form, or for more information, go to this Web page ( Give the banquet form, along with a check that is payable to the Local AADR, to Dr. Saulo Geraldeli (S234) by Tuesday, February 2, Yoga at Your Desk Coming Soon! See page 9 Miss Ava Barwacz Joins the College of Dentistry Family Congratulations to Dr. Chris Barwacz (DDS 2007), visiting instructor in the Dental Clinical Research Center, and his wife, Emily, who are the proud parents of Ava Margaret Barwacz, who was born January 1, Ava was 21 inches in length and weighed 8 lb., 12 oz. Live Healthy Iowa 100 Day Challenge The Live Healthy Iowa 100 Day Challenge is a team-based weight loss and physical activity program that will assist you and your teammates in making positive changes that lead to a healthier lifestyle. See page 5 for details. Mark Your Calendar! TIAA s Nancy Foster Returns to the DSB TIAA s Nancy Foster will return to the DSB to provide individual financial counseling sessions. Take advantage of the convenience of meeting with Nancy here at the College of Dentistry: Tuesday, February 2, 2010, 8:30 am 4:30 pm, N310 DSB Wednesday, February 3, 1010, 8:30 am 4:30 pm, N310 DSB To schedule a counseling session, please call Katie Nerem at TIAA-CREF ( ) Free Hardee s Coupons! Hardee s coupons are available in Dental Human Resources. Coupons include $1 OFF a big chicken filet sandwich; buy one bacon, egg, and cheese biscuit and get one free; and buy a 1/3 lb. Thickburger and get a free small fries and small drink. See Michelle Brown (N300) for the coupons.

4 DSB Weekly Page 4 Recent Publications Margeas R. Creating precision restorations using a hand-dispensed polyether. Dent Today Nov;28(11):106, Recognize Your Co-Worker The Ambassador Club Program recognizes staff who have 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. Nominations may be made by students, staff, faculty, alumni or patients. 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, N308 DSB. Phone Book Recycling Don t forget about recycling your phone books. Just stack them in a box or on the floor in any designated back hall recycling area of the College. Please do not leave near the elevators. For each 500 books recycled we save 7,000 gallons of water, 3.3 cubic yards of landfill space, 17 to 31 trees and 4,100 kilowatts of electricity, enough to power an average home for six months. In the future consider saying no to phone books and yes to other sources of information online: dexknows.com, or Google it. And, if you don t want a phone directory at home, go the extra step and sign up opt out of unsolicited phone book delivery it s fast and free. Go to: Have you thought about sharing a phone book with co-workers who sit nearby or place one in a common work area for many people to use? Dental Filling Station February 1-5, 2010 Monday BBQ Pork Sandwich & Chips $ 3.99 Tuesday Chicken Strips & Ranch dressing $ 3.99 Wednesday Chili Cheese Hot Dog & Chips $ 3.99 Macaroni & Cheese $ 3.59 Thursday Taco Bar!!!! Cheddar Bacon Chicken Sandwich & Chips $ 4.99 Friday Pork Tenderloin Sandwich & Chips $ 3.49

5 Page 5 January 14 April 23, 2010 The Live Healthy Iowa 100 Day Challenge is a team based weight loss and physical activity program that will assist you and your teammates in making positive changes that lead to a healthier lifestyle. By competing in LHI you will begin to form healthy habits through physical activity and improved nutrition. How do I start? Form a team of 2-10 co-workers and nominate a Team Captain. Register anytime after December 15 at See how to register step-by-step in the FAQ section. What is the cost? There is a $20 per person registration fee. A $5 coupon will is available from Hy-Vee to receive a discounted registration fee. (PDF) ( Additionally UI Wellness will refund $15 to UI employees (in 50% or greater, regular positions) who submit data into the Live Healthy Iowa website on at least 12 weeks during the program. This reimbursement is not available for volunteers, student employees or temporary staff. How will Live Healthy Iowa know that I am a University of Iowa team? When team captains are registering, enter LHIUIOWA as the Start Code to be counted as a University s team. You will enter your Employee ID number (PDF instructions) with registration. See Frequently Asked Questions for additional details. How will Live Healthy Iowa know that I am a University of Iowa employee? You will enter your Employee ID number with registration. See Frequently Asked Questions for additional details. What is included with my entry? UI Wellness Supportive Programming (See Events Calendar) A Free one year subscription to a lifestyle magazine upon logging on to your personal dashboard. Live Healthy Iowa Training Shirt Weekly activity, nutrition and recipe tips via Personalized online dashboard to track your progress Team Leaderboards Access to the LHI resource page powered by Fitness Magazine Personalized meal plans Customized Workouts Community Discussion board Calorie charts and MORE UI Wellness Health Coach, Erin Litton, is the Program Administrator for the Live Healthy UIOWA teams. Contact her at erin-litton@uiowa.edu with questions.

6 Page 6 UI and Palmer College Jaw Pain Study Invites Participants People age 21 or older with chronic jaw pain classified as temporomandibular disorder may be eligible to participate in a clinical research study investigating whether the Activator Chiropractic Technique can reduce head and neck pain and the need for prescription pain medications, and improve quality of life. The collaborative study involves the University of Iowa College of Dentistry, the UI Institute for Clinical and Translational Science's Dental Clinical Research Center, and the Palmer Center for Chiropractic Research at Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport. Study participants will be randomly assigned to one of four different treatment groups. Participation, including follow-up, will last six months and involves examinations and treatment at the UI Dental Clinical Research Center. Participants assigned to chiropractic care will be referred to a private practice in Coralville. All examinations and treatment are provided free of charge. For more information, contact the UI Dental Clinical Research Center at or

7 Page 7 ` Volunteers Invited Do you have a need for two dental fillings on your permanent back teeth? The UI College of Dentistry is recruiting subjects for a research study to evaluate dental fillings of the back teeth. You may qualify if you have: recession of the gumline on your back teeth eroded, abraded areas or notches at the necks of your back teeth near the gumline Call the Dental Clinical Research Center for a screening appointment at (319) Compensation is provided. The DCRC will provide special assistance for people with physical or other disabilities.

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