DSB WEEKLY. University of Iowa College of Dentistry. Chris White, Editor. Issue 922. February 4, 2011

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1 University of Iowa College of Dentistry DSB WEEKLY Issue 922 February 4, 2011 Chris White, Editor Inside this issue: Dr. Steven Levy Interviewed for Washington Post Article Dr. Steven Levy Interviewed for Washington Post Dr. Clark Stanford Keynote Speaker At USC International Symposium International Recipe Contest And Winners! Martin Luther King, Jr Week: Trivia Contest Winners! Research Grants/Renewals 2 West Liberty Middle Students Visit College of Dentistry Dr. Steven Levy, Department of Preventive and Community Dentistry, was recently interviewed by Washington Post staff writer Juliet Eilperin about the difficulty of measuring the impact of fluoride on children s teeth. Ms. Eilperin noted that the amount of bottled water Americans drink today is twice the amount they consumed ten years ago. No comprehensive study has yet been done to evaluate the impact of bottle water, which lacks fluoride, on dental caries. Dr. Levy, whose ongoing fluoride research has been studying the fluoride intake of participants since birth, noted, Those who had more bottled water had a slight tendency to have more decay in the baby teeth, but we had very small numbers. He added that it wasn t a definitive study. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says studies show fluoride reduces dental caries in adolescents by 8-37 percent. In adults, dental caries are reduced by percent. Today, approximately 5 percent of Americans have fluoridated drinking water. Instruction February 1 Transitions Filling Station Menu Houchen Bindery Schedule Indian Giver: Lynch Syndrome, the Navajo, and the Genetic Revolution Project Marrow Drive February 4-5 Free Mini-Heart Risk Assessment February Dr. Clark Stanford a Keynote Speaker at International Periodontal and Implant Symposium Dr. Clark Stanford, associate dean for research, was a keynote speaker at the recent 3 th Annual University of Southern California (USC) International Periodontal and Implant Symposium: Cutting Edge vs. Evidence Based. He gave two presentations: Surgical Implant Placement Immediate Loading vs. Staged Loading in the Esthetic Zone and Role of Soft Tissue Esthetics in Management of Implant Outcomes. The meeting was held January 28 at the Wiltshire Grand Hotel in Los Angeles Local AADR Research Day: February 15 Students, faculty and staff are invited to the Local AADR Research Day activities on February 15, and to attend the evening reception and awards banquet. The keynote address will be given by Dr. Lawrence E. Brecht, DDS, New York University: Advances in Cleft Palate Care: The University of Iowa New York University Medical Center Connection. Please plan to attend.

2 Page 2 College of Dentistry Research Grants/Renewals in 2010 (Part 5) Dr. Steven Levy, Preventive & Community Dentistry Iowa Fluoride Study Age 17 Data Collection. $339,12 (total). Funded by the Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust. Dr. Steven Levy, principal investigator; Dr. John Warren, Preventive & Community, co-investigator; Dr. Karin Weber-Gasparoni, Pediatric Dentistry, co-investigator; Dr. Justine Kolker, Operative Dentistry, co-investigator; Dr. Teresa Marshall, Preventive & Community, co-investigator; and Dr. David Drake, Endodontics and Dows, co-investigator. The three-year grant will support ongoing data collection of age 17 dental examinations of Iowa Fluoride Study subjects for dental caries, dental fluorosis, and other oral health conditions. Iowa Fluoride Study Age 17 Data Collection. $84,305 (total). Funded by Delta Dental of Iowa Foundation. Dr. Steven Levy, Preventive & Community, principal investigator; Dr. John Warren, Preventive & Community, co-investigator; Dr. Karin Weber -Gasparoni, Pediatric Dentistry, co-investigator; Dr. Justine Kolker, Operative Dentistry, co-investigator; Dr. Teresa Marshall, Preventive & Community, coinvestigator; Dr. David Drake, Endodontics and Dows, co-investigator; and Dr. Joseph E. Cavanaugh, Biostatistics (College of Public Health), co-investigator. This two-year study will support ongoing data collection of age 17 dental examinations of Iowa Fluoride Study subjects for dental caries, dental fluorosis, and other oral health conditions; initial microbiological assays of oral plaque samples; and statistical analyses relating the outcomes and risk factors. Dr. Christopher Squier, OPRM and Dows Studies of the Barrier Role of Vaginal Mucosa in the Pathogenesis of Toxic Shock Syndrome. $110,550 (renewal). Funded by Procter & Gamble. Dr. Christopher Squier, principal investigator; Mary Mantz, research assistant. The research is studying the pathogenesis of toxic shock syndrome, which involves the penetration of the toxic shock toxin produced by organisms on the vaginal surface across the vaginal epithelial barrier. This study characterizes the nature of that barrier. Institutional Training Program in Oral Health Research. $55,35 (renewal). Funded by NIH. Dr. Christopher Squier, project director. This grant offers a comprehensive range of training programs to develop dental scholars whose research skills will enable them to apply the advances in biomedical science to improve the oral health of the nation. Dr. Clark Stanford, Associate Dean for Research Conservative Treatment of Patients with Temporomandibular Disorders a Pilot Study. $112,11 (renewal). Funded through Palmer Chiropractic University/ US Dept. of Health & Human Services/NIH. Dr. Clark Stanford, associate dean for research, principal investigator; Dr. Michael Spector, Family Dentistry, co-investigator; Cindy Asmussen, Dows, clinical coordinator; Michelle Moore, Dows, program associate; Sharon Hansen and Donna Stark, dental assistants.

3 Page 3 West Liberty Middle School Students Visit the College of Dentistry (Above): Aaron Figueroa (D3) assists a West Liberty Middle School student in the Bench Lab. The College of Dentistry was pleased to provide a simulation experience for 11 West Liberty Middle School students who are participants in Project HOPE, a career education pipeline program for the health sciences. The students visited the dental college on Friday, January 14, 2011, and received information about dentistry as well as an instruction on waxing from Dr. Marcela Hernandez, Department of Operative Dentistry. They also spent time in the Bench Lab where they received a hands-on experience. Third-year dental students, Aaron Figueroa, Steve Leifker and Jane Vu assisted Dr. Hernandez with instruction and supervision before providing the students with a tour of the building. (Left): Steve Leifker (D3) helps a student in the Bench Lab. (Above): Dr. Marcela Hernandez helps a West Liberty student.

4 Page Celebration of Human Rights Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at The University of Iowa International Recipe Contest The Diversity Committee asked College of Dentistry faculty, students, and staff to submit recipes that are accessible to the home cook but still have the authentic taste of an international cuisine. See page 5 for a list of the contest winners. From Mary Yoder, Department of Operative Dentistry My mother's mother came to the United States through Ellis Island from Sweden when she was 18 years old. Christmas Eve smorgasbord was a tradition we celebrated every year without fail and Swedish meatballs are always served. Swedish Meatballs ½ cup finely ground dry white bread crumbs ½ cup milk 2/3 lb ground pork 2/3 lb lean ground beef 3 beaten eggs ½ cup finely chopped onion (may use crushed minced onion) 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice 1/4 teaspoon white pepper 1/2 teaspoon salt Boiled potatoes Add bread crumbs to milk. Mix all ingredients thoroughly. Make into small balls about the size of English walnuts. Brown in butter on medium heat, turning to brown on all sides. Place in casserole. Make enough gravy to coat the meatballs lightly. Mix pan drippings (add more butter if necessary), flour and milk (and a couple tablespoons of coffee). Pour over meatballs and serve with boiled potatoes drizzled with melted butter and fresh parsley. Alternative cooking method Place meatballs on lightly buttered baking sheet and bake at 325 for 45 minutes, turning to brown evenly.

5 Page 5 Announcement: International Recipe Contest Winners The College of Dentistry Diversity Committee wishes to thank everyone who participated in the International Recipe Contest. The winners will receive a $5 gift certificate to the Filling Station. The recipes will be compiled and posted on the IntraDent. Winners: Jonathan Alvarez, D3 Sindhura Anamali, OPRM Janice Burnham, Family Dentistry Lori Chalupa, OPRM/OD Jason Gonzalez, D2 Sandy Imoehl, D3 Susan McKernan, Preventive & Community Dentistry Celestina Scroggins, Preventive & Community Dentistry Jane Vu, D3 Mary Yoder, Operative Dentistry The College of Dentistry Diversity Committee: Catherine M. Solow, Chair B. Elaine Brown Mary Lynn Eckert Victoria T. Green M. Margaret Hogan Yung-Shen Huang Michelle R. McQuistan Thomas E. Southard

6 Page Houchen Bindery Pick Up & Delivery February The above dates reflect Monday through Thursday pick up and delivery. Some flexibility is needed due to distance traveled, customer service, and route size. Please have orders ready by Monday noon. Routes are subject to change with advance warning. Appointments Steven Miller Post-doc Fellow Orthodontics Transitions Margaret Pardini Asst. Nurse Manager Oral Surgery Retired Michael Black DIMT Clinic Administration/Central Sterilization/ Admissions Departures Karen Potter Assistant Professor Endodontics Sara Miller Account Clerk Hospital Dentistry Kumar Neppalli Assistant Professor Periodontics Indian Giver: Lynch Syndrome, the Navajo, and the Genetic Revolution Micheil Cannistra, Sparks Essay Contest winner UI Third-Year Medical Student Thursday, February 24, 2011, TBD John Martin Rare Book Room (Hardin) RefWorks Instruction February 1, 2011, Noon-1 pm, N212 Learn how to gather, manage, store, and share information as well as generate citations and bibliographies. Dental Filling Station January 31-Feb 4th Monday BBQ Chicken Sandwich and Chips $4.49 Salad Bar, Deli, Pizza Tuesday: Smoked Pork Sandwich & Chips $4.79 Salad Bar, Deli, Pizza Wednesday: BBQ Rib Sandwich & Chips $3.29 Salad Bar, Deli, Pizza Thursday: Taco Bar!!! Chicken Strips & Ranch Dressing $4.29 Salad Bar, Deli, Pizza Friday: Cheeseburger with chips $4.49 Salad Bar, Deli, Pizza, Congratulations to the Winners of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Week Trivia Contest! 1st place: Maggie Hogan, Dows $25 gift certificate to a local Iowa City/Coralville restaurant 2nd place: Kasey Befeler, Educational Media College of Dentistry T-shirt 3rd place: Aaron Figueroa, D3 $5 gift certificate to the Filling Station Pizza and pop will be provided.

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8 Page 8 Stop by DATE SATURDAY FEBRUARY 5, 2011 Time LOCATION CAMPPUS RECREATION AND WELLNES CENTER WELLNESS SERVICES AREA, FLOOR Stop in to receive: All are Welcome!