| | Dean's Message
The American Dental Association's annual meeting is in New Orleans, Louisiana, this weekend and the College of Dentistry is hosting a reception for our alumni and friends tonight at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside from 7-9 p.m. I'm looking forward to this opportunity for us to come together, celebrate our achievements, and reconnect with old friends and colleagues. If you're attending SmileCon in New Orleans, please join us for an evening of good company! ~Clark Stanford | | | | Kendrick named UIHC Patient’s Choice Provider For the second consecutive year, Douglas Kendrick, Associate Professor and Resident Director in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, was recently selected as a UIHC Patient’s Choice Provider. The recognition is based upon patient responses to five questions within the ‘Care Provider’ section of completed medical practice surveys. Only UIHC care providers with an aggregate score in the top 10% nationally are recognized for the honor of Patient’s Choice. Kendrick will be recognized at a special event hosted by the Office of the Patient Experience and members of UIHC executive leadership team on October 30. | | | Shin speaks at UIC’s Graber Symposium Last week, Kyungsup Shin, the Ross D. Christensen Family Professor of Orthodontics, was invited to the University of Chicago to speak at the fourth annual Graber Symposium. Shin’s hour-long presentation was a case-based review of practical early orthodontics treatment. | | | | Baker presents to West Suburban Branch of Chicago Dental Society Last week, Karen Baker, Director of Dental Pharmacy & Associate Professor of Oral Pathology, Radiology, & Medicine, lectured to the West Suburban Branch of the Chicago Dental Society on opioids and misuse recognition. Following the lecture, she took a picture with several Iowa graduates in what was a mini-reunion, including Dr. Douglas Chang ('06), Dr. Daniel Wright ('24 Ortho), Dr. Mark Ploskonka ('89), Dr. Matt Drescher ('12), Dr. Christine Woerner ('90), and Dr. Oleksandr Grechko ('15). | | | Earlier this week, eligible faculty and staff received a personalized email to the 2024 Working at Iowa Survey. This brief, confidential survey about your experience working at the University of Iowa will help us set goals and priorities and identify opportunities for improvement. For more information or if you have any questions, reach out to Dental Human Resources. | | | | The 2024 Research Services Fair takes place 1-4:30 p.m. Oct. 30 at the Iowa Memorial Union’s Main Lounge. Learn about support services and tools to boost your research and scholarship while networking with colleagues. Register by Oct. 28 to attend. | | | Welcome, Morgan Ebel! Morgan Ebel recently joined the UI College of Dentistry as the Program Manager in Clinic Administration.
I’m excited to streamline the Implant process and support the residency programs in Oral Surgery, Periodontics, Prosthodontics, and Operative Dentistry. Prior to this role, I spent 6 years with University of Iowa Healthcare systems, working a broad range of roles across multiple departments including Psychiatry, Specialty Pharmacy, Internal Medicine, and Family Medicine. Building a strong foundation in patient care management, clinical operations, residency & fellowship education, and program development—all of which I’m very eager to bring into my new role here at the college.
At home, I have a 2 ½ year-old German Shepherd, named Maple who is full of energy and is always keeping my life entertaining. I love staying active through hiking, exploring the outdoors, cycling, and traveling. I also enjoy experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen and quality time with family and friends. I’m looking forward to contributing to the College of Dentistry and collaborating with a talented team. It’s an exciting opportunity to be part of an organization dedicated to advancing dental care, and I’m excited to see what we can achieve together. | | | | Delaney C, Warren J, Rysavy OA, Marshall T. Dietary questions in caries risk assessment and their relationship to caries. J Public Health Dent. 2024 Oct 8. doi: 10.1111/jphd.12647. PMID: 39377152.
This University of Iowa research team examined the relationship between specific dietary habits and dental caries among adults. Researchers analyzed records of 6,218 patients at a dental clinic, focusing on dietary questions within caries risk assessments. Key findings showed that younger age, unstructured meals, daily consumption of sugary beverages, and prolonged drinking sessions were significantly associated with caries. The study highlights the value of including targeted dietary questions in caries risk assessments to improve their effectiveness. The results suggest that focusing on sugar intake patterns may enhance both diagnosis and preventive strategies for dental care. | | | Iowa Dental Association social at The Vine The Iowa Dental Association is hosting a dentist and student social at The Vine in Coralville on Friday, Oct. 25 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Stop in and connect with professionals and peers from around the state. | | Events
October 18, Prospective DDS Student Interview Day
October 22, Seminars in Dental Research: Dr. Flavia Teles, hosted by Dr. Sukirth Ganesan, Galagan B, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
October 25, Let's Talk About Weed - Marijuana's Impact on Dental care CE Course, 8:30 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.
October 26, The Weight Loss Revolution - Dental Impact and Gum Bumps: Not Always the 5 P's, 8-10 a.m.
October 26, Pregame Social Tailgate, Iowa vs Northwestern, Behind the DSB, 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. RSVP here
October 30, Prospective DDS Student Interview Day (Virtual)
November 1, Current Topics in TMD/TMJ, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
November 2, Navigating the Spectrum: Mucosal and Soft Tissue Lesions - Mimics, Diagnosis, and Management and Dental Treatment and pharmacological considerations for patients with cardiovascular conditions, 8:00 - 10:00 a.m.
November 7, Prospective DDS Student Interview Day
November 12, Seminars in Dental Research: Riva Touger-Decker, hosted by Dr. Teresa Marshall, Galagan B, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
December 10, Seminars in Dental Research: Kirstin Artinger, hosted by Dr. Eric Van Otterloo, Galagan B, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
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