Construction of the New Sim Lab to Start in 2012
“We are excited to announce that the construction of a new preclinical laboratory complex on the Alton Campus will begin in 2012,” said Dr. Bruce Rotter, Interim Dean of the SIU School of Dental Medicine. “This new facility will significantly benefit the students we serve.”The new facility will house a Simulation Laboratory (Sim Lab), which will serve as a primary site of instruction for approximately 100 Year I and Year II predoctoral dental students. This project is critical to the continued successful delivery of the dental education curriculum to the students. The new Sim Lab promises our dental students a more authentic simulation of patient treatment experiences, as they practice their dental techniques and spatial skills with simulated patients.
“As we endeavor to offer our students the best possible clinical preparatory experience before they begin treating patients on a regular basis, the new Sim Lab will more realistically simulate the actual clinical environment,” said Dr. Rotter. “The new Sim Lab will unquestionably enhance the outstanding dental education that we provide for our students.”
In addition to a simulated patient, each Student Workstation will be equipped with a flat panel monitor for the display of information from the instructor. Each workstation will also be equipped to digitally offer our students simulated patient records at appropriate intervals during the course of the dental education curriculum.
While the funding from the State of Illinois will support the construction of the building and provide for the mechanical systems in the new preclinical laboratory complex, Dr. Rotter said that he was optimistic that private support would help equip the facility.
“In order to maximize the opportunity with which we have been presented, we will need to request the support of our alumni, faculty, friends, and corporate partners,” said Dr. Rotter. “Several SIU SDM alumni and faculty members have already committed to the project, and I am confident that we can rely on others to help as we continue to advance this project.”
Dr. Rotter noted that much work still needs to be completed over the winter before construction on the facility can be initiated. However, he added that based on our current progress, we will soon be able to announce a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the new preclinical laboratory.
Simulated Patient Preview Photos: 1 | 2 | 3
Photo Caption 1: An external rendering of the new Simulation Laboratory.
Photo Caption 2: Amanda Coyle, Year II (now Year III) dental student, previews a simulated patient.
Photo Caption 3: Alec Rice, Year II (now Year III) dental student, previews a simulated patient.
SIU Dental Student Wins National Student Research Group Award
The seventeenth Hinman Student Research Symposium was held October 28-30, 2011 at the historic Peabody Hotel in Memphis, Tennessee. The Symposium featured oral and poster presentations of research projects by dental students and graduate students from dental schools across the nation. At this year’s Symposium, 90 students represented 41 dental schools in 24 states, the District of Columbia, and 4 Canadian provinces.
Eight awards were given for the most outstanding student presentations, four in clinical research and four in basic science research. In addition, one presentation won the 2011 President’s Award for Excellence in Dental Research from the National Students Research Group (NSRG) of the American Association for Dental Research. This year the NSRG Award was presented to Jillian Rigert of the Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine.
Ms. Rigert earned the award for her oral presentation, entitled “The Role of TRPA1 in nociception following pulpal exposure of Sprague-Dawley rats.” Her research project focused on pain management in dentistry and medicine. She studied the time course of expression of the TRPA1 receptor, which has a role in pain perception following injury to dental pulp. The project was directed by Dr. Kevin Rowland, Associate Professor of Physiology at the Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine.
The Symposium is sponsored by the University of Tennessee, College of Dentistry and co-sponsored by the Hinman Dental Society. The Symposium is also supported in part by grants from the National Institute for Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR), the ADEAGies Foundation, the Procter & Gamble Company, and the Tennessee Dental Association Foundation.
2011 President’s Award for Excellence in Dental Research Photo: 1
Photo Caption 1: Kaitrin Baloue (left), the current National Students Research Group President, presents Jillian Riggert (right), a Year III dental student at the SIU dental school, with the NSRG Award at the 2011 Hinman Student Research Symposium.
SIUE Alumni Hall of Fame, SIU SDM Honoree: Dr. Samuel Lynch
Each year, the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Alumni Hall of Fame honors alumni who, through leadership, character and hard work, have made exceptional contributions in their chosen field. Dr. Samuel Lynch, SIU School of Dental Medicine Class of 1985, was recognized as a member of the SIUE Alumni Hall of Fame Class of 2011 for his contributions in the field of dental medicine.
| Dr. Samuel Lynch is Founder, President, Chief Executive Officer and Director of BioMimetic Therapeutics, a publicly traded biotechnology company. After earning his D.M.D., Dr. Lynch continued his education at Harvard University, earning a Doctorate of Medical Sciences (D.M.Sc.) and a Specialty Certification in Periodontology. |
The SIU SDM Alumni Council is charged with the task of reviewing all alumni nominations from the School of Dental Medicine and, ultimately, selecting a candidate for the award. If you are interested in submitting a nomination for the SIUE Alumni Hall of Fame Class of 2012, please feel free to e-mail Dr. Keith Dickey (kdickey@siue.edu), Director of Alumni Services at the SIU School of Dental Medicine.
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2011 White Coat Ceremony: Ethics, Excellence and Empathy
On October 1, 2011, the students of the Class of 2015 were offered a formal introduction to the profession of dentistry at the annual Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine White Coat Ceremony. While the focus of the ceremony is always centered on the topic of ethics, especially as it relates to health professionals, the Keynote Address this year added excellence and empathy in dentistry as character traits that are fundamental for dental students and practicing dentists.
Dr. Peter Paulson, Vice Regent of the International College of Dentists, Eighth District, and an alumnus of the SIU SDM Class of 1978, provided the Keynote Address at the 2011 White Coat Ceremony. The address highlighted the “Three E’s”—ethics, excellence and empathy—in dentistry.
“Do your best. Bring all the knowledge, your confidence and excellence in all that you do,” said Dr. Paulson, adding “and have a heart for the patients you serve.”
Following the compelling words of Dr. Paulson, the students were invited to the stage of the Hatheway Cultural Center at the Lewis & Clark Community College to accept their white coats. Robed in the traditional coat of medical professions, the students signed and recited the Professional Oath.
The White Coat Ceremony for the Class of 2015 was made possible by the following sponsors: the Central Illinois Academy of General Dentistry, the Illinois State Dental Society Foundation, and the International College of Dentists, Eighth District. The SIU School of Dental Medicine genuinely appreciates the support of each of these sponsors.
2011 White Coat Ceremony Photos: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5
Photo Caption 1: The Class of 2015
Photo Caption 2: Stephanie Grider receives assistance with her white coat from Dr. Dean Drake, an SIU SDM faculty member and an alumnus of the Class of 1975.
Photo Caption 3: Diana Adair, Alexander Beavers, Nick Bishop and Jillian Bruch are among the first students to don their white coats during the ceremony.
Photo Caption 4: Joshua Heimerdinger signs the Professional Oath, promising to observe the code ethics for the profession of dentistry.
Photo Caption 5: Dr. Peter Paulson, Vice Regent of the International College of Dentists, Eighth District, and an alumnus of the SIU SDM Class of 1978, offered the Keynote Address at the 2011 White Coat Ceremony.
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SIU SDM Alumni Association Hosts 5th Annual Homecoming
The 5th Annual SIU SDM Homecoming featured gorgeous weather during the day and one of the largest reunion classes on record. On October 1, 2011, SIU SDM alumni—ranging from the Class of 1975 to the Class of 2009—were welcomed back to campus with wonderful fall weather, good food, an interesting continuing education program, and an entertaining evening reception.
Among those who returned to Alton for Homecoming, the alumni of the Class of 1986 turned out in amazing numbers to celebrate their Silver Reunion. From a graduating class of 44 students, the Class of 1986 reported that 27 SIU SDM alumni joined them during the course of a weekend of reunion festivities.
The Class of 1986 certainly helped to promote a celebratory atmosphere at the 2011 Homecoming. As in previous years, the Homecoming events began with a barbeque picnic lunch, held on the lawn in front of the Science Building. Lunch was followed by an interesting Continuing Education program, entitled “All Ceramic Crowns: The Dawn of a New Era,” sponsored by Coltene/Whaledent and presented by Dr. James Braun.
After a stimulating afternoon educational program, alumni enjoyed the opportunity to chat with colleagues and classmates at the Alumni Reception, held in the recently renovated lower level of the Administration Building. Alumni were entertained at the Alumni Reception by a Wall of Wines and a Silent Auction.
Between the Wall of Wines and the Silent Auction, the SIU SDM Alumni Council raised over $5,500 to support the School and the Alumni Association. All of the wines for the Wall of Wines and all of the items presented at the Silent Auction were contributed by SIU SDM alumni and faculty members with support from the SIU SDM Alumni Council.
We are grateful once again for the tireless efforts of Dr. Keith Dickey and the members of the Alumni Council who helped to organize the event and also contributed generously to both the Wall of Wines and the Silent Auction.
2011 Homecoming Photos: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4
Photo Caption 1: Dr. Randy Parmlee (Class of 1990) and Dr. Chris Larsen (Class of 1988) enjoyed the opportunity to meet and chat at the annual SIU SDM Homecoming Reception.
Photo Caption 2: Dr. Charles Stone (Class of 1986) brought his daughter, Brittany Stone, to share in the celebration of the Silver Reunion Weekend and the SIU SDM Homecoming.
Photo Caption 3: Dr. Scott Wolter (Class of 1990) opens his selection from the Wall of Wines event at the SIU SDM Homecoming Reception.
Photo Caption 4: Dr. Dean Park (Class of 1986) and Mrs. Diana Park selected the prize bottle of wine—the bottle of wine valued at the highest price—during the Wall of Wines event at the SIU SDM Homecoming Reception.
Class of 1986 Hosts Largest Class Reunion on Record
Kudos to the Class of 1986 for hosting the largest SIU SDM class reunion on record during the annual SIU SDM Homecoming! Official records indicate that 44 students graduated with the Class of 1986. During the course of the Homecoming weekend, 27 alumni from the Class of 1986 returned to celebrate their Silver Reunion.
Dr. Brian Balda and his wife Pam Balda served as the hosts for the Silver Reunion Weekend this year. The first day of the reunion featured a golf outing among classmates, a volleyball match against current SIU SDM students, and a dinner at the Argosy Casino in Alton. The second day included all of the SIU SDM Homecoming events. After Homecoming, the weekend concluded with a dinner at Tony’s Restaurant in Alton.
During the SIU SDM Homecoming on Saturday, Dr. John Naert and his wife Kim Naert shared a photo show, featuring the alumni of the Class of 1986, then and now. The show was well received by the reunion class.
A special thank you to Pam Balda for her time and effort invested in organizing the reunion. She has already started making arrangements for 2016 and the 30-Year Reunion!
2011 SIU SDM Silver Reunion Photo: 1
Photo Caption 1: The Class of 1986 gathered around the Robert Wadlow Statue on the SIU SDM Alton Campus for a class photo during the Silver Reunion.
On September 13, 2011, the S.M.I.L.E. (SDM Motivation, Inspiration, Laughter and Enthusiasm) Committee hosted the annual SDM Fair. The event once again featured hot dogs, cotton candy, popcorn and snow cones coupled with a generous helping of camaraderie among SDM faculty, staff and students.
The SDM Fair has become a much anticipated campus event each year and it serves to welcome the campus community back to school at the start of the fall semester. The SDM Fair is always the first of several events hosted by the S.M.I.L.E. Committee during the course of each academic year.
2011 SDM Fair Photos: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5
Photo Caption 1: Year III students, Kristen Beversdorf, Alec Rice, Kristi Golabek and Evan Gaubatz enjoyed the featured culinary delights at the SDM Fair.
Photo Caption 2: Dr. Christa Hopp is joined by Dr. James Schmidt at the SDM Fair. Drs. Hopp and Schmidt are both members of the Restorative Department at SIU SDM, and they work together in private practice.
Photo Caption 3: Nicholas Doll, Ryan Goergen and Patrick Wessol, Year II students, were all smiles at the SDM Fair.
Photo Caption 4: Tammy Duggan, the Stores Supervisor in the Multidisciplinary Lab, and Charla Collins, a Dental Assistant IV in the Main Clinic, enjoyed a beautiful day and wonderful company at the SDM Fair.
Photo Caption 5: Sarah Tien, Leslie Kleczek and Ioana Iacob, Year I students, enjoy their first SDM Fair
Alumni Reception at the ISDS Annual Meeting
On September 9, 2011, the SIU School of Dental Medicine hosted an Alumni Reception at the Illinois State Dental Society Annual Meeting. The ISDS Annual Meeting was held in St. Louis at the Hyatt Regency at the Arch this year.
Many of the alumni and guests arrived at the reception dressed and ready to watch the St. Louis Cardinals take on the Atlanta Braves—an event sponsored by the ISDS later that evening. The Cardinals beat the Braves 4-3 in that contest.
The Alumni Reception was well-attended. Alumni, faculty and guests enjoyed complimentary hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar, and the opportunity to share some time with classmates and colleagues.
2011 Alumni Reception and the ISDS Annual Meeting Photo: 1
Photo Caption 1: Drs. Mistie Norten-Hill (Class of 2006), Darryll Beard (Class of 1983) and Debra Schwenk (Class of 1985) at the SIU SDM Alumni Reception at the ISDS Annual Meeting. Dr. Darryll Beard served as the ISDS President through the year and is now the Immediate Past President of the organization.
Class of 2015 Represents 40th Entering Class
The 40th entering class of the Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine attended our annual Orientation Program on August 5 and August 6, 2011. While the 40th anniversary of the SIU dental school is still four years away, the students of the Class of 2015 officially started the countdown for this benchmark event. In four years, we hope that each of the new students will join us at the Commencement of the 40th graduating class.
As we have seen in the past, the Class of 2015 is an exceptionally bright group of students. The class had an average entering grade point average (GPA) of 3.6. They earned an average score of 19.1 on the academic section of the Dental Aptitude Test (DAT) and an average score of 19.8 on the perceptual ability section of the DAT.
The entering class is comprised of 28 male and 23 female dental students. The SIU School of Dental Medicine received 589 applicants during the application cycle for admission to the Class of 2015.
The annual Orientation Program is an intense two-day program, during which the new students receive an overview of the dental school, the educational curriculum, financial aid, organized dentistry, and professional ethics, among other topics. The goal of the program each year is to provide the new students with a road map to success and to set them off on the right path as they begin their dental education.
The 2011 Orientation Program was sponsored by Procter & Gamble, the Illinois State Dental Society, the Central Illinois Academy of General Dentistry and the U.S. Air Force. Each sponsor provided a meal for the Class of 2015 during the program.
2011 Orientation Program Photos: 1 | 2 | 3
Photo Caption 1: The Class of 2015 poses for their first class photo in front of a sculpture of the SIUE cougar mascot.
Photo Caption 2: Ioanna Iacob verifies a Rental Instrument Kit during the instrument distribution segment of the Orientation Program.
Photo Caption 3: Bonnie Johnston, a dental assistant at the dental school, provides some assistance to Claire Carrow during the instrument distribution segment of the Orientation Program.
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Commencement 2011
Congratulations to the Class of 2011! The Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine hosted the Commencement for the Class of 2011 on June, 4, 2011. The celebration recognized 51 new graduates.
“The students of the Class of 2011 have been a remarkable group,” said Dr. Ann Boyle, Dean of SIU dental school. “We are quite proud of the Class of 2011.”
The students of the Class of 2011 have proven themselves to be an academically astute collection of students, earning a 98 percent first time pass rate on the National Board Dental Examination, Part II. They have also shown an unmistakable commitment to SIU SDM, engaging in a student-led fundraising effort that recently allowed for the installation of a new campus entry gate—two attractive, limestone walls connected by a magnificent, wrought iron archway.
The graduating class also featured 16 students graduating with honors. Among this distinguished group of honors graduates, three—Erin Hendricks, Andrew Koester, and Patrick McShane, earned Magna Cum Laude, or high honors.
An endearing tradition at the annual SIU School of Dental Medicine Commencement allows alumni who are relatives of the new graduates to participate in the “Hooding of the Graduates.” This year, a record ten alumni participated in the hooding ceremony.
Drs. Jason Luchtefeld (Class of 2000), Mark Brunk (1984), John Caldieraro (2008), Nunya (Pongo) Irvine (2007), Christopher Klein (1983), Susan Maurer (1993), Courtney Schiefelbein (2010), Jaclyn (Ackman) Scroggins (2009), Erik Opperman (1985) and Bradley Hudson (1987) hooded Ryan Luchtefeld, Kelli Brunk Newell, Andrew Caldieraro, Craig Irvine, Brian Klein, Chris Maurer, Kristina Schiefelbein, Ken Scroggins, David Opperman and Bethany Middleton, respectively.
Dr. Jeanne Sinkford, Associate Executive Director for the American Dental Education Association and the Director for the ADEA Center for Equity and Diversity, provided the Key Note Address for the 2011 Commencement. Dr. Sinkford—an internationally renowned dental educator, administrator, researcher and clinician—is also Dean Emerita at Howard University College of Dentistry. She was Dean at Howard from 1975-1991. Notably, she was the first woman dean of a dental school in the United States.
Following the Key Note Address, Dr. David Opperman, serving as the Class of 2011 Speaker, shared some memories and thoughts about the four-years he shared with his classmates at the SIU dental school. Welcoming the new class of alumni, Dr. Elizabeth Clary, President of the SIU SDM Alumni Council and a graduate of the SIU SDM Class of 2005, encouraged the Class of 2011 to stay involved.
The 2011 Commencement was held in the Meridian Ballroom on the main campus of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. A reception for all the Commencement guests followed the ceremony.
2011 Commencement Ceremony Photos: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5
Photo Caption 1: The Class of 2011, led by Daniele Adamo
Photo Caption 2: Dr. Kendra Chapman-Small, hooded by SIUE Chancellor Vaughn Vandegrift and Dr. Daniel Kettemann, SIU SDM Faculty
Photo Caption 3: Dr. Jeanne Sinkford offered the Key Note Address for the 2011 Commencement.
Photo Caption 4: Dr. Erin Hendricks
Photo Caption 5: The newest alumni of SIU SDM
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Senior Farewell Evening Recognizes Students of Distinction!
While the Commencement Ceremony for the Class of 2011 serves to highlight the successes of the class as a whole, the Senior Farewell Evening offers the opportunity to recognize individual student achievement. On May 13, 2011, at the annual Senior Farewell Evening and Awards Program, several dental students were recognized for demonstrating exemplary proficiency in specific areas of the dental school curriculum.
During the Awards Program, 38 distinct awards were presented to 23 different dental students. Among the students who distinguished themselves during the evening, two students—Erin Hendricks and Kathryn Spencer—were each honored on four occasions.
Erin Hendricks earned the Alpha Omega Award, earned by the senior dental student who has attained the highest grade point average for four years of study at the SIU dental school.
Ms. Henricks also earned the Walter E. Dundon Memorial Award from the Odontographic Society of Chicago, presented to a senior dental student demonstrating leadership and outstanding clinical ability. She also earned the American Academy of Oral Medicine Award and the International Congress of Oral Implantologists Award.
Kathryn Spencer earned the Pierre Fauchard Academy Award, presented to an outstanding and deserving individual who has exhibited leadership and dedication to the advancement of Dental Literature and who has excelled in academic and clinical aspects of the dental school program.
Ms. Spencer also earned the American Association of Women Dentists Award, recognizing a woman dental student who has demonstrated enthusiasm in her career in dentistry and in her life as a colleague, friend and mentor. Ms. Spencer also earned the Quintessence Award for Research Achievement and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Award.
Daniel Jacobsen, Patrick McShane and Michelle Prather were each honored on three occasions during the evening. Dr. Tad Steinhauer, Associate Professor in the Section of Removable Prosthodontics at the SIU dental school, hosted the Presentation of Awards. The Senior Farewell Evening was held at the Sunset Hills Country Club in Edwardsville.
2011 Senior Farewell Evening Photo: 1
Photo Caption 1: Dr. Ann Boyle, Dean of the SIU dental school, presents the Alpha Omega Award to Erin Hendricks.
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Special Smiles for Special Athletes!
SIU SDM faculty and students once again participated in the annual Special Smiles program at the Southwestern Illinois Special Olympics. The 2011 spring games were held at Korte Stadium on the campus of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
Dr. Poonam Jain, Director of Community Dentistry at the SIU dental school coordinated a team of 17 dental students for the Special Smiles event. The 2011 SIU SDM Special Smiles team was joined by Dr. Adam Snyder, a Clinical Assistant Professor at SIU SDM and a 2007 SIU SDM graduate, and Dr. Jake Schuette, a 2008 SIU SDM graduate.
The SIU SDM Special Smiles team provided dental screenings, patient education, oral care instruction and nutritional counseling for the athletes and their families. This year, the SIU SDM team saw 86 athletes.
Special Smiles is a national program designed to provide dental screenings, patient education and nutritional counseling on site to the athletes competing in the Special Olympics games. The Special Smiles program brings attention to the importance of oral health for overall health. The athletes visit the Special Smiles tent with their families and/or coaches prior to or after their individual events.
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Photo Caption 1: The 2011 SIU SDM Special Smiles Team
Omicron Kappa Upsilon, Nu Xi Chapter Inducts Five New Members
Congratulations to Kathryn Spencer, Andrew Koester, Nathaniel Swaar, Patrick McShane and Erin Hendricks, who were elected as Alumni Members of Omicron Kappa Upsilon (OKU), Class of 2011. The five new members were inducted into the OKU, Nu Xi Chapter at a reception held on May 4, 2011 at the Sunset Hills Country Club in Edwardsville, Illinois.
Election to Omicron Kappa Upsilon is one of the highest honors earned by members of the graduating class. To be considered for election, graduating students must rank among the highest in scholarship for the entire period that they have been in attendance at the dental school. In addition to scholarship, students must demonstrate exemplary traits of character and potential qualities of future professional growth and attainment.
2011 Omicron Kappa Upsilon, Class of 2011 Photo: 1
Photo Caption 1: Kathryn Spencer, Andrew Koester, Nathaniel Swaar, Patrick McShane and Erin Hendricks, who were elected as Alumni Members of OKU, Class of 2011.
An Absolutely Gorgeous Day for Golf!
The 16th Annual Mac McKenzie Prophy Cup Challenge Golf Tournament, supporting the Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine, was played under blue, sunny skies with a light breeze and temperatures ranging in the low 70’s. Moreover, the golf tournament sponsors and participants helped us raise over $40,000 in support of our faculty recruitment and retention efforts at the SIU dental school.
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With the proceeds from the 2011 golf tourney, we will make another contribution to the School of Dental Medicine Faculty Recruitment and Retention Endowment Fund. With this contribution, we fully anticipate that the endowment fund will exceed $150,000. This fund remains critical to the success of our immediate and enduring goals for faculty recruitment and retention at the SIU dental school.
By continuing to attract and retain the best faculty at SIU SDM, we can continue to provide the best possible dental education for our students. The Faculty Recruitment and Retention Fund allows us to continue to find innovative ways to attract faculty members with the latest knowledge, skills, and passion to motivate and engage students.
The 16th Annual Prophy Cup Challenge Golf Tournament saw one of the most competitive fields on record. With 31 teams in contention for the coveted Prophy Cup, six teams shot below a 60 at the traditional venue of the event--Spencer T. Olin Golf Course, a 7,000 yard, 18-Hole Championship Course. Besting the competitive course and a competitive field, Jeff Dougherty (Class of 2002), Courtney Kanive (Class of 2004), and Aaron Pieper (Class of 2002) won the distinguished tournament yet again.
Dougherty and Pieper have now captured the Prophy Cup a record six times. Courtney Kanive has joined the pair to earn the trophy on four of those occasions. The team shot a remarkable 15 under par for the win. The five other teams at the top of the leaderboard all shot a very commendable 13 under par.
Delta Dental of Illinois (DDIL), one of the Platinum Sponsors of the tournament, fielded the team that won our Competitive Flight/Flight A set. With a score of 8 under par, the team of Bernard Glossy (CEO of DDIL), Wendy Pellgrino, Sharon Heaton and Bruce Heaton were awarded a set of trophies for earning a win within their set.
In other competition during the day, Heidi Caldieraro, sister to John Caldieraro, III (Class of 2008) and Andrew Caldieraro (Year IV student), revealed her complete game to the field. Winning the Longest Drive contest among women last year, she won the Closest-to-the-Pin contest among women this year.
Steve Hyten, a Class of 2001 graduate and a past champion of the Propy Cup Challenge, earned the trophy among the men in the Closest-to-the-Pin contest. Teammates in the 2011 Prophy Cup Challenge—Karen Anderson (Class of 2010) and Steve Doyle (spouse of Renee Doyle, Class of 2010)—earned trophies in the Longest Drive contest among the women and men, respectively.
We are very grateful for the support we received from the sponsors and participants of the 16th Annual Mac McKenzie Prophy Cup Challenge Golf Tournament. We appreciate your commitment to the SIU School of Dental Medicine.
2011 Golf Tournament Photos: 1 | 2 | 3
Photo Caption 1: Congratulations to our 2011 Tournament Champions--Jeff Dougherty (Class of 2002), Courtney Kanive (Class of 2004), and Aaron Pieper (Class of 2002).
Photo Caption 2: Representing one of our Platinum Sponsors, Delta Dental of Illinois (DDIL) fielded a team that included Bernard Glossy, CEO of DDIL. Mr. Glossy was joined by Wendy Pellgrino, Sharon Heaton and Bruce Heaton, and the team earned trophies as our 2011 Competitive Flight/ Flight A winners.
Photo Caption 3: The team of Drs. David Pierson (Class of 1990), Phil Valicoff (Class of 1986), Scott Wolter (Class of 1990) and Terry Barnfield (Class of 1986) earned the 2011 Duffer Flight Championship. Coincidentally, Phil Valicoff also took home the rarely awarded “Best Dressed” prize at the event.
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On the afternoon of May 5, 2011, SIUE Chancellor Vaughn Vandegrift announced that Dr. Ann Boyle, Dean of the School of Dental Medicine, agreed to serve as the Interim Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs at SIUE.
“Provost Boyle will assume her responsibilities June 6, 2011, and will occupy the position until we are able to complete a national search for the permanent position, for which she will be eligible to apply,” said Chancellor Vandegrift. “I know you will all join me in congratulating Provost Boyle and assisting her in advancing the progress of our University.”
Dr. Boyle joined SIUE in 1995 as the Associate Dean of the School of Dental Medicine and has served as Dean since 2002. She comes to her new role with a diverse educational background that includes a strong foundation and interest in the liberal arts.
Under the leadership of Dr. Boyle, the dental school has twice been re-accredited with commendations for excellence, and student performance on National Dental Board Examinations has moved into and remained in the top tier nationally.
On May 10, 2011, Dr. Boyle announced that Dr. Bruce Rotter, Associate Dean of the School of Dental Medicine, agreed to serve as Interim Dean of SDM.
“Dr. Rotter has worked very effectively in Academic Affairs, and he also understands all aspects of the other administrative duties necessary to run our school,” said Dr. Boyle. “As we move forward this year, I know I can count on you to continue your good work and to support Dr. Rotter as he takes on the role and responsibilities of Interim Dean.”
Dr. Rotter has served as the Associate Dean of the SIU School of Dental Medicine since 2005. Dr. Rotter began serving as faculty at the SIU dental school in 1993, serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Applied Dental Medicine, Section of Oral/Maxillofacial Surgery. He became the Director of the Implant Clinic in 1996, and he was promoted to Associate Professor in 1997. Dr. Rotter is a 1982 graduate of the SIU School of Dental Medicine.
Dr. Boyle added a personal note to the SDM community, “I have been extremely privileged to work with you, especially knowing that you have continuously extended your best efforts to make our school and our graduates excellent. We are in a better place because of your efforts and for that I sincerely thank you.”
Photo of Dr. Ann Boyle: 1
Photo of Dr. Bruce Rotter: 1
One Hundred Years and One City Block Apart
On the west side of the Alton Campus of the SIU dental school, on the southeast corner of the intersection of College Avenue and Seminary Street, a landmark was built by the Shurtleff College Class of 1911. As a decorative entrance to the small theological school, the Class of 1911 built a beautiful, limestone gate that still stands today. The Class of 1911 erected the new entrance to enhance the site of the new Andrew Carnegie Library (now the SIUE Biomedical Library), which was funded by Andrew Carnegie in 1910 and completed in 1912.
Inspired by this lasting legacy, Brad Buckingham, the 2010-2011 Student Council President and a member of the Class of 2011, endeavored to commission a similar entrance to the campus as a class gift to the School of Dental Medicine from the Class of 2011. In April, approximately two months before the Commencement Ceremony for the Class of 2011, construction of the new entry gate began.
“As we look forward to our graduation, the members of the Class of 2011 have collectively considered what we want to leave behind as we depart the place that has been our home for the past four years,” said Mr. Buckingham. “A few months ago, we began discussing the campus gate project.”
“It has been several years since a graduating class has left behind a permanent landmark on campus and, given the existing Class of 1911 gate, we thought this would an interesting way to tie the two celebrated histories of the Alton campus together.”
Mr. Buckingham led the fundraising effort to build the Class of 2011 Gate. Early in this effort, he secured the commitment of a generous faculty member to match the funds raised by the Class of 2011. He subsequently was able to secure another significant contribution for the project from the SIU SDM Alumni Association.
The parents of the Class of 2011, as well as several SIU SDM faculty members, have also contributed to support the campus gate project. Mr. Buckingham also helped organize several Student Council events to support the effort.
The Class of 2011 Entry Gate is located approximately one city block away from the Class of 1911 Entry Gate and is built with a similar stone and design as its predecessor. The new gate is prominently featured on College Avenue and provides an entrance that faces north and leads to the primary educational facilities on the dental school campus.
Class of 2011 Gate Photo: 1
Class of 1911 Gate Photo: 1
Celebrating Research at SIU SDM!
On April 12, 2011, the SIU School of Dental Medicine hosted its annual Research Day. This year the event featured the annual Student Table Clinic Competition and Dr. Robert Kelly, internationally recognized for his work in clinical research, as the Guest Speaker.
Student researchers provided 13 competitive presentations during the Student Table Clinic Competition, and they challenged the table clinic judges to select a single overall winner. After careful deliberation, the judges selected the research of Mr. Alec Rice, a Year II dental student, to receive the 2011 SIU SDM Research Day First Place Overall Award and the Illinois State Dental Society (ISDS) Clinical Research Award.
Mr. Rice’s table clinic research was entitled, “The Relationship of Parental Involvement and Preference for Consistency in Adolescent Orthodontic Patient Compliance.” His faculty sponsor was Dr. Jessica Hinz, Assistant Professor in the Section of Behavioral Science at SIU SDM.
In addition to a recognition plaque and monetary award, Mr. Rice will represent the SIU dental school at the ADA/Dentsply Student Clinician Program at the ADA Annual Session, which will be held in Las Vegas this year. Mr. Rice will also present his table clinic at the ISDS Annual Session in the fall.
Ms. Jillian Rigert, a Year II dental student, earned second place overall for her table clinic research entitled, “Role of TRPA1 in Nociception Following Pulpal Exposure in Sprague-Dawley Rats.” As second place overall winner, Ms. Rigert will have the opportunity to present her table clinic at the Hinman Student Research Symposium in Memphis, TN.
Ms. Rigert also earned the ISDS Basic Science Research Award. In recognition of this award, Ms. Rigert will present her research at the ISDS Annual Session, which will be held in St. Louis this year.
Mr. Brad Carn, a Year III dental student, earned third place overall for his table clinic research entitled, “In Vivo and Histologic Response of Rat Oral Mucosa to a new Dental Anesthetic Paste.” Mr. Carn also earned the ISDS Literature Review/Dental Health Education Award and will join Mr. Rice and Ms. Rigert at the ISDS Annual Session in September 2011.
The judges of the Student Table Clinic Competition were faced with a difficult chore in selecting winners among a competitive field of student research. We certainly appreciate their time and effort. Judges from the Illinois State Dental Society Foundation were Drs. Sue Bishop and Larry Tschopp. Judges from the SIU School of Dental Medicine faculty were Drs. Anita Joy and Eva Niu.
Dr. Robert Kelly, Director of the Dental Clinical Research Center at the University of Connecticut Health Science Center, was the Guest Speaker at the 2011 Research Day. Dr. Kelly also serves as a Professor in the Department of Reconstructive Sciences and the Center for Biomaterials at the University of Connecticut Health Science Center. Dr. Kelly’s research focuses on the development of new clinical products and their translation to patient care.
Dr. Kelly provided two well received lectures during the day—one in the morning for an academic audience and one in the afternoon for a broader audience. The morning lecture was titled, “Evolution of Biomaterials Research in Dentistry and the Role of Industry in Academic Collaborations.” The afternoon lecture was titled, “Clinical Meaning of Laboratory Tests: How to Read the Materials Literature as Evidence.”
2011 Research Day Photos: 1 | 2
Photo Caption 1: Mr. Alec Rice, 2011 SIU SDM Research Day First Place Overall Award, with his faculty sponsor, Dr. Jessica Hinz.
Photo Caption 2: Dr. Robert Kelly, Director of the Dental Clinical Research Center at the University of Connecticut Health Science Center, was the Guest Speaker at the 2011 Research Day.
Reception Honors Dr. & Mrs. Joseph M. Sim Scholarship Recipients
Ms. Anna Trzcinska, Ms. Kristen Beversdorf and Ms. Britly Barton were honored as the 2010-2011 Dr. & Mrs. Joseph M. Sim Scholarship Recipients at an informal lunch reception held on campus on April 5, 2011. The Sim Scholarship recognizes high academic achievement among dental students in Years I, II and III at the SIU School of Dental Medicine.
Dr. Joseph Sim a former faculty member of the SIU dental school, had established a tradition of awarding the annual scholarship before he passed away in December, 2002. Mrs. Pat Sim has generously committed to continue this annual tradition for SIU dental students.
At the lunch reception, Mrs. Pat Sim personally acknowledged the scholarship recipients. She shared a brief presentation with the students about many of the interesting aspects of Dr. Sim’s life, including but not limited to dentistry.
Congratulations to Anna, Kristen and Britly!
2011 Sim Scholarship Photo: 1
Photo Caption 1: Britly Barton, Anna Trzcinska, Pat Sim, and Kristen Beversdorf.
February-National Children's Dental Health Month
February—National Children’s Dental Health Month (NCDHM)—was once again recognized at the SIU dental school by visits from over 400 children. Elementary school children from Lovejoy Elementary in Alton, Central Elementary in Roxana, Eastwood Elementary in East Alton and South Roxana Elementary participated in our NCDHM program.
Each year, Dr. Poonam Jain, Director of Community and Preventive Dentistry at the SIU School of Dental Medicine, invites local schools to send elementary school children—from Kindergarten thru Second Grade—to our Main Clinic in Alton to participate in our NCDHM Program. The NCDHM Program at SIU was again highlighted by interactive learning centers that provide the children who participate with much more than a bright, clean smile.
During the course of the month, our NCDHM Program hosted nine comprehensive sessions—each including oral health screenings and the interactive learning centers. Dental students are ultimately charged with managing the sessions. By the end of the month, 96 of our dental students helped to make the NCDHM Program at SIU SDM successful.
During each session, each elementary school child participated in three interactive learning centers. The learning centers focused on oral-systemic connections, appropriate dietary and beverage choices and oral hygiene. From each learning center, each child received a “take-home” message.
In addition, all of the children that brought signed parental consent forms received a free oral health screening, conducted by our students under faculty supervision. A total of 273 children received the screenings this year.
At the end of each session, each participating child received an oral health kit. Also, each participating teacher received a set of educational resources that will allow for follow up oral health instruction back in the classroom.
2011 Midwinter Alumni Reception!
The Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine hosted our annual Midwinter Alumni Reception in Chicago on February 25, 2011 at the InterContinental Chicago Hotel. This year, the popular event drew over 125 guests, including over 80 SIU SDM alumni.
Alumni representing 23 of the 35 graduating classes from the SIU School of Dental Medicine were at the reception. The Class of 2000 was the best represented class at the event with 11 members in attendance. The Class of 2007 and the Class of 2008, each with 8 members in attendance, were also well represented.
The School of Dental Medicine Midwinter Alumni Reception is held each year on the Friday evening of the Chicago Dental Society’s Midwinter Meeting. Each year, the event is co-sponsored by the SIUE Alumni Association.
Please plan on joining us next year at annual SIU SDM Midwinter Alumni Reception. We will return to the Hotel InterContinental Chicago on Friday, February 24, 2012. We hope to see you there!
2011 Midwinter Alumni Reception Photos: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6
Photo Caption 1: Three Generations: Dr. Rusty Klein (SIU SDM Class of 1979) and Mrs. Becky Klein joined their daughter and son-in-law, Dr. Erica Waldau (Class of 2005) and Dr. Brian Waldau (Class of 2006) with their son, and perhaps a next generation dentist, August Waldau.
Photo Caption 2: Dr. Christopher Bulnes (Class of 2000), who flew in from Tampa for the event, joins Dr. Denise Long (Class of 2000) and Dr. Edward Long (Class of 2002) at the reception.
Photo Caption 3: Dr. Allison Buss and Dr. David Canty represented our most recent class of graduates, the Class of 2010.
Photo Caption 4: Dr. Darryll Beard, SIU SDM Class of 1983 and President of the Illinois State Dental Society and Dr. George Zehak, Chair of the Chicago Dental Society Foundation share a brief moment during an otherwise busy weekend at the CDS Midwinter Meeting.
Photo Caption 5: Drs. Dave Mullan, Lauren LaBuwi, Erica Hamm, and Ryan Johnson—SIU SDM Class of 2009 alumni—enjoyed the opportunity to catch up at the annual Midwinter Alumni Reception.
Photo Caption 6: Dr. Nikol Haralampopoulos, Cheryl Stevenson, Nicole Vazquez, Summer Totonchi, Hillarie Hudson—SIU SDM Class of 2008 graduates—join Drs. Madalyn Davidson and Jill McMahon—SIU SDM Class of 2007 graduates—at the reception.
Warm Hearts Prevail Over Cold Weather at Give Kids A Smile Day!
The Alton campus remained covered in the snow and ice that closed the dental school for two days earlier in the week. However, the warm hearts of SIU SDM faculty, staff, students and volunteers prevailed over the persistent cold weather and gave over 100 kids a reason to smile during Give Kids A Smile Day on February 4, 2011.
“The number of kids was greater than we expected, given the winter storm and school closings during the week,” said Dr. Poonam Jain, Director of Community and Preventive Dentistry and the Chair of the Give Kids A Smile Day event at the SIU dental school. “We provided a lot of much needed treatment to the 105 kids we saw.”
Most local school districts closed during the week and a few remained closed on the day of the event due to icy conditions that made roadways and sidewalks difficult to clear and, in some cases, unsafe. The Facilities Management team at SIU SDM worked tirelessly to make the primary routes on the Alton campus safe for all the participants of the 2011 Give Kids A Smile Day.
During the one-day event, SIU dental school faculty, students, staff, and alumni, as well as other volunteer dental professionals from the Madison District Dental Society and the St. Clair District Dental Society, provided free dental care for 105 children. The range of preventive, restorative and surgical care provided for the children during the SIU SDM Give Kids A Smile Day included examinations, X-rays, cleanings, fluoride treatments, sealants, fillings and extractions.
Dr. Jain noted that the children served during the 2011 Give Kids A Smile Day received comprehensive dental care, valued at more than $45,000, at no charge. She added that the volunteer dental professionals were critical to the success of the event.
“I am extremely grateful to the private practitioners from Madison and St. Clair District Dental Societies who gave up their Friday and volunteered to provide treatment for local kids who needed dental attention,” said Dr. Jain.
Dr. Jain also gave considerable credit to the students, faculty and staff at the SIU dental school. “This event would not be possible without the students, faculty and staff who played countless roles to facilitate all of the services provided during the day.”
Also participating were over 100 volunteers from the Lewis and Clark Community College, Missouri College, the Zonta Club of Alton-Wood River and the SIUE Kimmel Leadership Center. The students of the Missouri College Dental Assisting program, the women of the Zonta Club and the students of the Kimmel Leadership Center joined SIU SDM Year II students to escort the children from registration through the dental clinic.
The Lewis and Clark Community College Dental Hygiene and Assisting programs hosted a “Smile Station” in the gym, which featured games to help children learn the importance of keeping their teeth clean. Ms. Cathy Anderson, a faculty member at the Lewis and Clark Community College, coordinated the “Smile Station” program.
Two local lawmakers—Illinois State Representative Dan Beiser (D-East Alton) and Illinois State Senator Bill Haine (D-Alton)—were in attendance at the event again this year. Rep. Beiser and and Sen. Haine are both strong advocates of the SIU dental school and of Give Kids A Smile Day. They greeted the families and children who participated in the event and observed the SIU dental school students, faculty, staff, alumni and community volunteers in action.
2011 Give Kids A Smile Day at SIU SDM Photos: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5
Photo Caption 1: Dr. John Bukovac (SIU SDM Class of 2003) is assisted by his brother, Charles Bukovac, a Year III dental student, during Give Kids A Smile Day!
Photo Caption 2: State Senator Bill Haine and Dr. Poonam Jain exchange comments, as State Representative Dan Beiser and Dr. Ann Boyle, Dean of the SIU dental school, listen.
Photo Caption 3: Dr. Darryll Beard (SIU SDM Class of 1983) prepares to treat a patient.
Photo Caption 4: Kendra Chapman-Small, a Year IV dental student, cares for a patient during the event. She is assisted by Joseph Ferguson, a Year III dental student.
Photo Caption 5: Dr. Jeff Naylor, a graduate of the Class of 2009 and a current Periodontic Resident at SIU SDM, shares a fun moment with one of the 105 children treated during Give Kids A Smile Day.
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