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Alumni • Faculty
Faculty of Dentistry, School of Dental Hygiene, the University of Manitoba
dr jones young
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Winter 2013 • Vol. 31 / No. 1
alumni of distinction
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J
oin
Us !
your manitoba dentist
is pleased to present
for our faculty of dentistry
and school of dental hygiene
annual alumni reception
March 7, 2013 (thursday)
6 pm, cypress suite, pan pacific
vancouver, british columbia
hotel
The All-Dentis
t Musical!
, 2013
May 9 –t1r2e Exchange
hea
Prairie T
reunion update!
tickets will be available soon at www.pte.mb.ca
the university of manitoba’s faculty of dentistry
class of 1997 is having a belated 15 year
reunion at the pdc!
or by calling the pte box office at
— 204-942-5483 —
make plans to attend
heading to seattle for the american dental education
association annual conference?
then plan to attend:
university of manitoba,
Research Day 2013
faculty of dentistry
a Celebration of researCh at the faCulty of dentistry
and the sChool of dental hygiene
at the university of manitoba
welcome reception
march 17, 2013
thursday, january 24, 2013
WInnIPeg conventIon centRe
WInnIPeg, mantIoba
Featuring:
6 – 8 pm sunday
Issaquah Room
Sheraton Seattle Hotel
registration:
8:30 am
9
presentations begin @
• Student & Faculty ReSeaRcheRS
• InFoRmatIve PReSentatIonS & PoSteRS
open admission
refreshment breaks
2013 Annual Session & Exhibition
March 16 - 19, 2013
washington state convention & trade center, seattle, washington
The University of Manitoba School of Dental Hygiene Alumni Association
is pleased to welcome
all oral health
professionals to our
inaugural
continuing
dental
Education
event
Location:
fredric gaspard theatre
(formerly theatre a)
basic medical sciences
building
bannatyne campus,
university of manitoba
Future Oral Health Issues facing
B aby B oomers
saturday,
saturday, april
april 13,
13, 2013
2013
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11am
am –12:00
–12:00 && 11pm
pm –– 2:00
2:00 pm
pm
featuring
dr. anthony iacopino
dean of dentistry,
university of manitoba
director of the international centre
for oral-systemic health
former director,
wisconsin geriatric education centre
also featuring
prof. salme lavigne
professor, university of manitoba
former director, school of dental hygiene
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$
registration fee
for umsdhaa members
$40 for non-members
for more information to or register contact:
lunch will be provided for all course participants
Signe Jewett, umsdhaa membership chair: [email protected]
umshdaa annual membership dues are available for $20 ($10 for students)
cheques for membership dues and/or registration fees can be made out to
UMSDHAA with your registration form mailed to:
Lorraine Glassford, umsdhaa treasurer d212-780 bannatyne wpg, mb. r3e ow2
What’s Inside
All Dolled Up: Dr. Natalia Ksiazkiewicz
tests her dance skills during auditions
for the next musical being staged
with an all dental cast.
See page five.
Putting Us On the Map
Its the classic tale of the fellow from the small town
who heads to the big city to make good. Xiaoming Xiang, a resident in graduate periodontics was
nominated for the prestigious Balint Orban Memorial Prize, awarded by the American Academy of
Periodontology. See how the resident earned such
attention for the little Faculty up north.
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The Great Eight Return Home
It’s been a while and a great many things have changed
since their last visit but eight members of the Class of
1962 seemed to enjoy the experience. Members of the
Faculty’s first graduating class were special guests at
the Alumni of Distinction weekend and even managed to
sneak in a reunion while in town for the event.
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New Hands On Deck
The University of Manitoba Dental Alumni Association has
had a changing of the guard with a new executive board
now taking the reins. Meet the new crew and learn about
what’s in store for the future.
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Departments
In the Loupe
Dental Hygiene
All About Alumni
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Just Having Fun: Drs. Tony Krawat and Marc Mollot
enjoy some good times at the Alumni of Distinction banquet
at the Fort Garry Hotel. Coverage starts on page eight.
Messages
The Dean of Dentistry
Director, Dental Hygiene
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On the Cover:
Planting the tree: Dr. Jones Young of the Class of 1987 and spouse
Katie paid a visit to the Faculty this past fall for the official grand opening
of the new student lounge named in his honour. See stories on pages 18
and 26.
A Walk In the Park: Dr. Igor Pesun and first-year student Sunny
Virdi enjoy the back-to-school tradition that is Sports Day at Old
Exhibition Park. The annual kick off to the new school year
was another resounding success. See page 23.
The Alumni-Faculty Bulletin (AFB) is published quarterly by the University of Manitoba, Faculty of Dentistry. Writing, photography, editing and design by Faculty of Dentistry Public Affairs.
Editor-in-chief, Grant Warren, editorial advisors Dr. William Christie and Dr. Colin Dawes. Special thanks for contributions from Dr. Patricia Kmet. Dr. Barry Rayter, Dr. Melanie Wood and
Ms. Kristjana Oliver. The AFB reserves the right to edit material as appropriate and makes all attempts to ensure the accuracy of information but cannot be held responsible for any inadvertent
misrepresentations. Contributions, story ideas and photos welcome. Please send to [email protected].
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Up Front
Grabbing the Spotlight
Grad student helps put Faculty on North American academic map
G
etting noticed when you are
among the smallest in the group
is not always the easiest thing.
And it was with this in mind that
Xiaoming Xiang was particularly pleased
to learn that his research had been cited
as a contender for a most significant
award this past summer.
The first-year resident of the Faculty’s
Graduate Periodontics programme was
nominated for the prestigious Balint
Orban Memorial Prize, awarded by the
American Academy of Periodontology.
With the nomination came the
opportunity to present his work at the
AAP annual meeting held a short time
ago in Los Angeles, California.
“It was a great experience,” he
said from the perio resident office one
October afternoon. “I was invited to
present my research, which was based on
our diabetic study, entitled: ‘Decreased
tissue oxygenation, increased risk of
periodontal disease?’ In this study, we
found uncontrolled decreased tissue
oxidation, which in turn becomes a
significant risk factor for periodontal
disease.”
Dr. Xiang’s abstract was one of eight
selected as a finalist for the prize out of
a field of roughly 150 submissions.
In addition to submitting a poster,
each finalist delivers and defends a brief
oral presentation before an academic
review panel. And despite the size and
scope of the competition, Dr. Xiang said
he thoroughly enjoyed the challenge.
“I consider this to be a learning
experience,” he said.”There is nothing
that you should be afraid of. We are all
adventurers. We are all colleagues. I
think the main purpose of this is that we
all share information. We learn from each
other. That’s why I don’t feel nervous or
anything like that.”
There could be another reason for Dr.
Xiang’s confidence. Much of the research
performed for the study was gathered
through the use of optical spectroscopy.
This new technology has shown great
potential to be a simple, reagent-free,
chair-side, site-specific diagnostic test for
periodontitis. Dr. Xiang was among those
participating in the development of what
has been labeled a major breakthrough
in oral health.
“I think this is a ground-breaking
project,” Dr. Xiang said. “The big
advantage of this technology is that
we can follow the patient and repeat
the measurement as many times as we
want since there is no radiation. It is
completely noninvasive. There is no pain
or discomfort for the patient.”
Dr. Xiang said he has done much
research and has delivered a number of
presentations related to this project. His
success, he says, reflects well upon the
entire institution.
“I think this is one of these things that
puts the University of Manitoba name
on the map,” he said. “Our graduate
programme is relatively small compared
with a lot of the others in the US and
Canada. I talked to some of the other
residents of the states and some of their
schools receive five, even six residents
each year. If you compare the size, they
are much bigger than our programme.
But our programme is pretty strong. It
may not be the biggest one, but it could
be one of the strongest.”
About Balint Orban
T
he Balint Orban Memorial programme provides a forum for presentation
of clinical and basic science research by periodontal residents and
students by the American Academy of Periodontology. Named in honor of
Dr. Balint Orban, a member of the Academy who was influential in developing
the scientific foundations of contemporary periodontics, the competition is
open to students enrolled in accredited periodontal programmes in the United
States and Canada, or those who graduated less than 18 months previously.
Eight finalists, selected on the basis of written abstracts, are invited to
deliver oral presentations at each AAP annual meeting. Their presentation is
heard and questioned by a panel of academics.
And. . . .They’re Off!
dental Hygiene alumni association hits the ground running
Y
ou could say it was a grand way to start the summer. The University
of Manitoba School of Dental Hygiene Alumni Association had 5,000
reasons to be cheerful this summer thanks to a tremendously
successful fund-raising drive that reached its target on Canada Day.
The newly-created alumni body met the challenge of raising $2,000 in
order to qualify for an operating grant of $5,000 courtesy of Dean Anthony
Iacopino and the Faculty of Dentistry. The Dean made good on the pledge
shortly thereafter presenting UMSDHAA president Cindy Isaak-Ploegman
(pictured centre) with the cheque. School of Dental Hygiene Director Dr.
Joanna Asadoorian also turned up to offer congratulations to all.
The UMSDHAA is now fully up and running and has even scheduled
their first event — a Continuing Dental Education session for this spring.
The group is also welcoming new members as well. For more on the new
association and its plans for the future, see page 20.
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Guys
&Dolls
your manitoba dentist
is pleased to present
Submitted by Ted Preston
October 13, 2012 — a cloudy, colder-than-normal fall day
in Winnipeg. But inside a small, downtown rehearsal room
at Prairie Theatre Exchange, more than 20 Manitoba dentists
are gathered, warmed by their hopes, their dreams and their
expectations.
They are here to audition for roles in the classic Broadway
musical Guys and Dolls, the second all-dentist musical
production produced and performed by Manitoba dentists.
There’s a buzz in the room; excited chatter and an electric
air as the dentists greet each other, recognizing the familiar
faces of colleagues. They are all drawn by the same thing: a
love of musical theatre and performing.
In May 2011, the Manitoba Dental Association’s first-ever,
all-dentist musical production, Little Shop of Horrors, debuted
at Prairie Theatre Exchange to excellent reviews from audiences
and local theatre critics alike.
Even as that show ended, there was already talk of ‘the next
one.’
“I’m really excited! There’s clearly a buzz,”
says Dr. Tricia Magsino-Barnabé, who spearheaded
the first musical project and is leading the second
production. “Since the ending of the last show, I
was constantly asked when the next show would be
coming on. So there’s a lot of interest in this one.”
The first musical production,
Little Shop of Horrors, was not
only a critical success but a
financial success as well, raising
approximately $30,000 for Prairie
Theatre Exchange.
This time the dentists are raising
the bar both artistically and on the
fund-raising side. Proceeds from the
show will be donated to Prairie Theatre
Exchange in support of the arts, and
also to aid cancer patients.
“This time we decided to aid head and
neck cancer patients,” says Dr. MagsinoBarnabé.
“Patients may undergo either radiation or
surgery, both of which may result in financial
new all-dental musical
coming this spring
burden because of their needs for complex restorative dental
treatment and/or oral prostheses.”
The idea to fundraise for head and neck cancer patients was
inspired by the late Dr. Harvey Spiegel (University of Manitoba,
Faculty of Dentistry, Class of 1968), who played the role of
Mr. Mushnik in Little Shop of Horrors in 2011. He passed away
shortly after his diagnosis from cancer, but not without leaving a
lasting impression on his fellow cast members.
“He will always be remembered and admired for his deep
passion and knowledge of theatre,” says Dr. Magsino-Barnabé
(pictured inset at the auditions). “We are happy to receive a blessing
from his wife, Deanne Spiegel, who plans for their family to
attend our tribute at the Friday Night Gala.”
When Guys and Dolls first debuted on Broadway in 1950 it
was a smash hit, winning five Tony awards. The musical was
adapted for a 1955 film version starring Marlon Brando, Frank
Sinatra, Jean Simmons and Vivian Blaine.
Songs such as “Luck be A Lady” and “If I Were A Bell”
have become classics. Guys and Dolls has been described
by some theatre historians as “the perfect musical.” For
director Jeffrey Kohut, the choice of Guys and Dolls for
the second all-dentist production is an excellent one.
“The music is swinging, hot, New
York jazz. If you’re in Guys and Dolls you
look cool, you move cool, you sound cool
because the songs are cool.”
As each dentist is tested on singing
and dancing ability during the auditions,
Kohut’s excitement grows; he is astounded
by the talent in the room. After the first
pass of the first full number, Kohut highfives Musical Director Marilyn Redekop
and exclaims: “We’ve got a show!” Every
dentist who auditions makes the cut for
the cast.
Guys and Dolls, The All-Dentist Musical
premieres at Prairie Theatre Exchange May
9, 2013 with performances through to May
12. Tickets will be available soon at www.
pte.mb.ca or by calling the PTE Box Office at
204-942-5483.
january 25: The Return of
Research Day
I
t’s the annual celebration of research
at the University of Manitoba’s Faculty
of Dentistry. But this year, Research
Day hits the road for the Winnipeg
Convention Centre and will be held in
conjunction with the annual convention
of the Manitoba Dental Association.
“One of the goals of Research Day
is to have the biggest possible audience
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for our student and academic research
scientists,” said Dr. Raj
Bhullar,
Associate Dean (Research). “Moving to
the convention centre puts us right in the
centre of the largest gathering of oral
health professionals in the province.”
Once again, the day will be a showcase
of Faculty research, featuring student
and academic presentations along with
an array of posters.
Student researchers will present
their latest projects and will be joined
by academics from dentistry and dental
hygiene as well.
Posters will be displayed throughout
the day in the mezzanine area of the site
and students will be on hand to discuss
their work. A prize will also be awarded
for the best poster presentation.
Admission is free with registration to
the conference.
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In the Loupe
A Lean, Mean,
Running Machine
Hygiene academics, students and professionals
combine to raise $9,000 at annual event
Submitted by Larissa Bubnowicz,
President, Class 2013
School of Dental Hygiene, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Manitoba
I
t is a cause that is near and dear to many of our hearts, as
many of us have more than one family member or cherished
friend that has been diagnosed with and suffered from
cancer. With that in mind, the Manitoba Dental Hygienists
Association assembled a team for the 2012 Canadian Breast
Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure.
Our team was composed of third-year Dental Hygiene
students, faculty, staff and instructors of the School of Dental
Hygiene, and Dental Hygienists from across the province of
Manitoba. Together, we raised more than $9, 000! This is $2,000
more than our previous year! Congratulations to Dr. Joanna
Asadoorian, who individually raised over $6,000 towards our
team’s total amount!
We were lucky to have beautiful weather the day of the run;
blue Manitoba skies and the warmth of the sunshine. Members
of our team participated in either a 1 km walk or a 5 km run.
We are extremely proud of our fundraising accomplishments
For a good cause: DH3 students on the team included (l - r): Brooke Lesy,
Larissa Bubnowicz, Kelly Semkowski, Teagan Siemens, Joshua Chan,
Hoa Luong and Brad Hernden.
and will most definitely be participating next year! We look
forward to making this an annual tradition, as it is a perfect way
for us – as students, staff and alumni of the School of Dental
Hygiene – to give back to our community.
All of the money that we raised will go towards helping
fund, support and advocate for relevant and innovative breast
cancer research, education and awareness programs, and a
positive quality of life for those who are currently living with
the disease.
You can still donate by going to www.runforthecure.com
and entering our team name, Manitoba Dental Hygienists
Association, under the tab “Donation.” Please donate and help
make a difference to the lives of many!
Terry’s Legacy
Lives On
Classes of 2013 and 2014 join
together to support the spirit
of the Marathon of Hope
Submitted by Dr. Noriko Boorberg
O
n September 16, members of the
dentistry Classes of 2013 and
2014 participated in the annual
Terry Fox Run at Assiniboine
Park. The students ran or walked the 10
km route through the park and, despite
the valiant efforts of many in our group,
were still outrun by Dr. John Perry.
The students collected donations
from friends and family for the Terry
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Fox Foundation of which 100 per cent of
the monies go directly towards cancer
research.
Afterwards, the students (pictured
above) enjoyed brunch hosted by Drs.
Perry and Boorberg. Thank you to all for
your effort towards this great cause.
The Terry Fox Run is an annual,
non-competitive charity event held in
numerous regions around the world in
commemoration of Canadian cancer
activist Terry Fox, and his Marathon
of Hope, and to raise funds for cancer
research.
Founded in 1981, the event is
held every year on the second Sunday
following Labour Day.
Since its inception, the run has raised
close to $500-million via the Terry Fox
Foundation.
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In the Loupe
Helping
Hands
Alumni practitioners assist
in bridging international gap
I
t’s one of the more curious secrets
in Manitoba. Due to international
licensing regulations, there is a large
number of internationally trained
oral health professionals who are
unable to practice in Manitoba.
This number is mostly, if not completely
comprised of new Canadians from the
world over who have emigrated here in
hopes of re-establishing a career and life
outside their former homeland, wherever
that may have been. Each must go through
a lengthy and detailed process to ensure
their knowledge and skills are sufficient to
meet national standards.
Just how large is this particular group?
To give you an idea, this past summer saw
almost 400 internationally trained dentists
evaluated over three days as part of the
new National Dental Examining Board of
Canada’s equivalency process.
Manitobans pictured at the June 23 Examiner’s dinner are from left to right: Nancy
Auyeung, Ammy Rihal, Heinz Scherle, Melanie Wood, Blaine Cleghorn, Cory McClarty,
Tana Gilmartin, Chris Kiazek, Vanessa Swain, Derek Gaudes, Noriko Boorberg, Murray
White, Kiranpaul Sroay, Pat Kmet. Not pictured is Michaela Burley.
It is a significant undertaking, one that
also drew the participation of 15 graduates
of the University of Manitoba’s Faculty of
Dentistry who served as examiners this
past June.
The two-stage testing begins with
a review of fundamental knowledge,
a multiple choice-style assessment. It
consists of two books, each with 150
multiple choice questions with three hours
allotted for each book. Sessions are held in
the morning and afternoon of one day.
Only participants who score 75 percent
or higher on the fundamental knowledge
test are entitled to register for stage
two: the assessment of clinical skills and
judgment.
The clinical skills portion evaluates
the performance of dental procedures
on simulated patients (manikins) in a
clinical setting. The judgment portion
evaluates clinical treatment decisions and
radiographic interpretation.
The University of Manitoba was one of
nine assessment sites across Canada, with
about two dozen participants taking the
exam here. Scoring of clinical procedures
was done centrally in Ottawa, two weeks
later. Manitoba alumni were involved in
supervising at the faculty assessment site
and the group pictured above all travelled
to Ottawa to grade clinical work.
If successful in the equivalency process,
participants are eligible to take the same
NDEB exams that Faculty graduates take
(a written, 300 multiple choice question
exam) and the Objective Structured
Clinical Examination (OSCE), which is a bell
ringer station type of exam. If successful,
they are eligible to be licensed in any
jurisdiction in Canada.
Kickin’ Back in
Kelowna
A
nyone who has been to these parts would easily agree
that Kelowna is one of the nicest cities in British
Columbia’s Okanagan Valley, as several alumni of the
University of Manitoba’s Faculty of Dentistry can attest.
Located near Okanagan Lake in the province’s southern
interior, the land of the mythical sea creature Ogopogo was
one of the latest tour stops for Dean Anthony Iacopino’s Office
Visit Series.
As it turns out, the Dean’s visit was quite timely as it
coincided with the annual meeting of the Thompson Okanagan
Dental Society. To mark the occasion, area alumni were
welcomed to Dinner with the Dean, several of whom turned
up for the evening. Included in that number were (clockwise,
l-r) Ms. Judie Larter (DH 73), Dr. Fred Froese (DMD 62), Ms.
Susan Strycher (DH 82) and guest, Ms. Andrea Driedger (DH
12) and guest, Dr. Rick Mehta (DMD 01), Dean Iacopino and Dr.
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Allan Larter (DMD 75).
The Kelowna stop was the second on the Dean’s Office Visit
Series latest western swing. To see more from the latest tour
stop, see page 19.
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Alumni of Distinction 2012
Excellence
Exalted,
milestones
Marked
Stars of Manitoba oral health, past and present, come together
and shine brightly during Alumni of Distinction weekend
Alumni of Distinction: Dr. Gerald Niznick
(left) is presented with the 2013 Alumni of
Distinction honour by Dr. Frank Hechter, the
2012 recipient of the award. It has become
something of a tradition that the current
recipient be presented with the award by the
honouree of the year before.
I
t was a formula for success: Two of
the best and brightest in Manitoba
oral health, plus the ‘Great Eight’
of a 50 year anniversary class,
multiplied by a gathering of close to
200 all added up to one exceptional
evening for the Faculty of Dentistry,
the School of Dental Hygiene and their
respective alumni this past autumn.
Once again, some of the best and
brightest in Manitoba oral health gathered
together for a fabulous Friday night of
fun and festivities at the 2012 edition of
the Alumni of Distinction awards banquet
and celebration September 28 at the Fort
Garry Hotel.
And once again, the highlight of the
evening was the Alumni of Distinction
awards, presented to Dr. Gerald Niznick of
the Class of 1966 and Mrs. Diane Girardin
of the Class of 1972 for dentistry and
dental hygiene respectively.
“As Winnipegers, we tend to think
of this as a second rate, two-bit place;
somewhere to get away from. But I see
it more as a stable, grounded launching
pad that has produced some of the great
citizens of the world,” Dr. Chris Cottick
said, in delivering yet another stand-out
performance as Master of Ceremonies for
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How things have changed. Friday, September 28 marked the
2012 Alumni of Distinction awards banquet, the latest installment
of this now-storied tradition at the University of Manitoba. Yet the
2012 edition of this prestigious evening was only the beginning.
Through the years, the event has been nurtured, has grown and
has developed to where it is today: An entire weekend celebration
of alumni and relationships at the Bannatyne Campus oral health
academy. The following series of articles focus on what a wild and
wonderful weekend it was and how a modest occasion has matured
into the full–scale celebration that was enjoyed by so many.
the evening. “Our Faculty is blessed to
have alumni who still think of their alma
mater and support the next generation of
world dental citizens like Dr. Niznick. We
are also blessed to have talented clinicians
and teachers like Mrs. Girardin. Both
are crucial to continuing the excellent
education provided here at the Faculty.”
Both recipients were warmly received
by the packed house that filled the
elegantly appointed concert ballroom at
the historic Fort Garry Hotel in downtown
Winnipeg on an unseasonably warm
autumn night; each receiving long standing
ovations from those in attendance.
“I would like to say how grateful I am
for the excellent education I received
at the University of Manitoba, both
undergraduate and graduate, and I am
honoured to have the president of the
university here tonight,” said Dr. Niznick,
a former Winnipeg resident who oversees
his considerable business interests
through various locations in the United
States. “What I learned has done me
well both in industry and in business and
that is to strive for excellence and to stay
focused.”
Born and raised in Prince Albert,
Saskatchewan before moving to Fort
Frances, Ontario, Dr. Niznick earned his
degree in dentistry at the University
of Manitoba before heading off for the
California coast to begin what would
become an exceptionally successful
career as a businessman and oral health
innovator and pioneer. With 35 US patents
to his name, Dr. Niznick became a market
leader in the dental implant field, by
some accounts changing the landscape of
this branch of the profession.
Through the years, Dr. Niznick
has contributed generously to oral
health education and research locally
and internationally. Most recently, he
returned to Manitoba with a commitment
of over $500,000 in support of the
Niznick Overdenture Program, targeting
underserved
and
disadvantaged
populations in the province, setting a
record for the largest single donation in
the history of the Faculty in the process.
This clinical treatment and research
project, using one of Dr. Niznick’s latest
one-piece implant inventions, provides
training and support for post-graduate
fellows at a number of Canadian
Universities in a study being administered
through the University of Manitoba.
(Continued on page 10. See Alumni.)
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The
Great Eight& Friends
From back in the day: Eight members of the Class of 1962 were honoured
during the 2012 Alumni of Distinction banquet this past fall. The UMDAA
presented each with a commemorative gift in a ceremony that included (from left)
Drs. Anthony Iacopino (Dean of Dentistry), Chris Cottick (UMDAA), Gerald Silverman,
Eugene Marks, Fred Froese, Orville Heschuk, Biruta Osins, Irving Leb, Roy Thordarson
(senior stick) Gordon Hall, Scott Leckie (UMDAA) and David Barnard (U of M president).
Those Were the Days
Golden Group: Members of the Class of 1962 (above)
are presented with a commemorative gift from the
UMDAA with their yearbook photos shown below.
As pioneer pupils, first faculty students were true trailblazers
T
he year was 1962. And while it may seem a bit obvious to note, at the time the landscape
of the world looked a little bit different than it does today.
For example, you could expect to
pay about 30 cents a gallon to drive
around in your new car that would likely
have run you about $3,000. University
students of the day were looking at rent
of about $100 for their apartment and
could expect to drop roughly $300 on
tuition for the fall session.
Such was the way of the world
when the first group of students were
completing their educational experience
at the brand new Faculty of Dentistry
at the University of Manitoba. And it
almost goes without saying that things
have changed a bit since that time,
including the surroundings within the
building at 780 Bannatyne Avenue.
Even though the building itself didn’t
actually exist until 1961, what was
brand new at the time has still changed
quite a bit over the course of time.
“It’s almost unrecognizable,”
remarked Dr. Gordon Hall, one of the
students to take classes in what was
the brand new Faculty of Dentistry.
“The main clinic is still there and still
looking much the same. But the rest of
the building, well you could put me in
there and I would be lost. I couldn’t tell
you where we did what in the school
anymore, other than the main clinic. It
is very nice though; they have done it
well.”
It was the first return visit for Dr.
Hall in quite some time, although he did
have some comfortable company for the
tour that took place during Alumni of
Distinction weekend at the Faculty held
over the last weekend in September.
The North Western Ontario practitioner
was joined by several of his classmates
from that original class, all of whom
were guests of honour at the 2012
Alumni of Distinction awards banquet
and celebration held that weekend.
Included in that number were Drs.
Fred Froese, Orville Heschuk, Irving
Leb, Eugene Marks, Biruta Osins, Gerald
Silverman and Roy Thordarson, all of
whom returned to mark the golden
anniversary of their graduation from the
University of Manitoba.
And the ‘Great Eight’ received a
warm welcome from the close to 200 in
attendance that evening.
(Continued on page 11. See Great Eight. )
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Alumni of Distinction
Alumni of Distinction
(from page eight)
Allow Me: Dr. William Christie pours a glass
for Drs. Irving Leb and Orville Heschuk at the
Alumni of Distinction awards banquet this
past September at the Fort Garry Hotel.
Small World: Dr. Gordon Hall is pictured
above with spouse Julie (right) and Ms. Terri
Archibald (nee Sousie). Dr. Hall notes how
Ms. Archibald attended his practice office as
a child in Dryden in the 1970’s and 1980’s
only to later become a dental hygienist working for quite a few years in the Dryden area
before moving to Winnipeg where she is now
a part-time instructor at the School of Dental
Hygiene.
In addition, Dr. Niznick has also received honourary degrees from a number of
universities along with official accolades from a variety of other organizations for
his benevolent contributions.
“And more importantly than all of that is the fact that he has not forgotten
where he came from,” noted Dr. Frank Hechter in his introductory remarks. “He has
not forgotten that Winnipeg was his home. He got his first degree at the University
of Manitoba. He has remembered the Faculty in a variety of different ways.”
In accepting the award, the long-time innovator, who lists golf and flying as
among his many passions, provided a photo-retrospective of his life and times with
a message for those in attendance.
“The lesson is that you must be a lifetime student and keep your mind open to
new opportunities,” he said.
Sharing the spotlight with Dr. Niznick was Mrs. Diane Girardin, recipient of the
annual award from the School of Dental Hygiene. The long-time instructor at the
school has received numerous teaching awards through the years in addition to a
lengthy track record of service to the profession’s various administrative bodies.
“Diane’s love of teaching is exemplified by 20, count them 20 teaching awards
including the prestigious W.W. Wood award for excellence in dental education
and three in the most inspirational instructor category,” said Ms. Signe Jewett,
last year’s award recipient in her introductory remarks. “The dental hygiene
community has benefited because of the significant contribution that she has made
due to her involvement, both locally and nationally.”
In accepting the accolade, the member of the Class of 1972 noted that none of
her achievements would have been possible had she not decided to pursue postsecondary education.
“Well, I graduated from the School of Dental Hygiene at the University of
Manitoba, raised a family, and the opportunities did come,” she said. “I never
lacked for a job and I belong to an oral health profession. I gave back the only way
I could: I gave back my energy and my time.”
Adding to the celebration this year was a very special appearance by an
equally special group of individuals. Eight members of the Class of 1962 – the first
graduating class in the history of the Faculty – were welcomed as special guests of
the University of Manitoba Dental Alumni Association.
The Great Eight — Drs. Fred Froese, Gordon Hall, Orville Heschuk, Irving Leb,
Eugene Marks, Biruta Osins, Gerald Silverman and Roy Thordarson — gathered
together to formally mark the 50 year anniversary of their graduation as the first
class of the Faculty.
Each was presented with a commemorative gift from the UMDAA during a
special presentation as part of the evening’s festivities.
Dr. Hechter also offered a toast to the group while paying tribute to three
members of the class who are no longer with us: Drs. Usher Claman, Dick Goerz
and Taras Snihurowycz.
And while the majority of the group has managed to stay in touch through the
years and stage reunions every five years or so, the weekend event marked the
very first class reunion for Dr. Silverman.
“I really enjoyed this,” said the one-time Winnipeg resident who has spent the
majority of his career in the Hartford region of Connecticut on the American East
Coast, “and I told the guys I don’t think we should wait another five years before
we do this again.”
The significance of such a milestone event was not lost on the evening’s host,
who offered some personal reflections on his dental school experience.
“I wonder what thoughts and memories are running through their minds when
they think of the past 50 years since they left dental school,” Dr. Cottick mused
aloud. “It makes me think of my years in school; the tough times, like the complete
denture in second-year lab that caused me to completely lose it and storm out and
go sit down outside on the front steps to cool down; only to return and to find that
my classmates had repaired the denture and returned it to my workplace.”
“Perhaps that incident wraps up the dichotomy of dental school: The good,
the bad, the hard times and the frustrations, but with it the realization of the
wonderful community to which I was joining.”
(Continued on the following page. See Alumni)
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Alumni of Distinction (from previous page)
The appearance of the first Golden Anniversary class also
officially kicked off a new tradition at the event: All classes
marking their 50 year anniversary will be offered complimentary
tickets to appear as special guests of the UMDAA.
In another special announcement, Dr. Anthony Iacopino
officially launched the Faculty’s 50th Anniversary Legacy Fund.
“This trust fund is being established to support continued
long-term enhancements at the Faculty and provide a mechanism
for support of future generations of Manitoba-educated
dentists,” the Dean of Denitstry said. “Individuals and classes
will be encouraged to make gifts to this fund in recognition of
their 50th anniversary milestone. I’m happy to announce that
one member of the Class of ‘62 who couldn’t be with us tonight,
Dr. Fred Weinstein, has already made the first donation to this
fund.”
The legacy fund is in addition to the Taras Snihurowich
Memorial Fund established a short time ago and led by the
Class of 1987. This fund is dedicated to modernizing the student
clinical support laboratory to be named the Dr. Taras Snihurowycz
Great Eight
Welcomed Home (from page nine)
(Continued on following page - see alumni.)
Good times: Pictured below are members of the Class of 1962 (top, from left) Drs. Fred
Froese, Roy Thordarson, Irv Leb, Gerald Silverman, (front, from left) Gord Hall, Biruta
Osins and Orville Heschuk, enjoy the proceedings at the Alumni of Distinction banquet.
“We felt the evening went great,” said Dr. Osins, who also
holds the distinction of being the only female in the class that
year. “We had a reunion dinner the next day at Bailey’s and it
went so well that we decided that five years was too long; that
we have to have the next reunion sooner than that.”
The warm memories flowed like a waterfall throughout the
evening and well into the remainder of the weekend as the
Great Eight recalled the most unusual experience that was the
life and times of dental school a half century ago.
“To a certain extent, we were guinea pigs,” Dr. Osins said.
“On the other hand, we were outnumbered by professors.
There were 15 of us but if you count the medical staff,
pathology, histology, we were really outnumbered. But they
were all very warm to us.”
Throughout the camaraderie of the evening, stories were
shared, memories revived and tales aplenty flowed from the
group who revisited their alma mater for the first time in
about a decade. While each member of the group had their
own favorite stories to tell,
all shared the common
bond of making it through a
challenging four year sojourn.
“We had a little
bit of fun, but I’ll tell
you, basically the whole
class, we pretty much
had our noses to the
grindstone while we
were there,” Dr Hall
said. “The college felt
they really had to pump
enough into our heads
to make us worthwhile
because they were not an
accredited college until
they had a graduating
class. We played around
a little bit, but there was a
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Student Support Lab.
As if all this were not enough, the Dean shared yet another
major announcement with those assembled by inviting everyone
to the official grand opening of the Dr. Jones Young Student
Lounge at the Faculty on the Saturday after the banquet.
“Last year, Dr. Niznick followed the largest class gift in
Faculty history from the Class of 1995 with the largest individual
gift in Faculty history. This year, Dr. Jones Young of the Class of
1987 has provided the second largest individual gift in Faculty
history: a $250,000 gift that will lead to designation of our new
student lounge as the Dr. Jones Young Student Lounge,” the
Dean said to rousing applause. “We would also like to thank
and acknowledge members of the Class of 1995 who were
contributors to the student lounge renovation.”
The consensus from all on hand seemed to be one of genuine
enjoyment and affection and a sense that the event was one
where the whole was far larger than the sum of the parts.
lot of good work going on. But some of our times were quite
memorable, that’s true.”
Later in the evening, each member of the group was
presented with a commemorative gift on behalf of the alumni
association by Dr. Scott Leckie, UMDAA past president. The
group’s appearance and contributions were also acknowledged
by Dr. David Barnard in his remarks at the celebration.
“You have already defined yourselves as visionaries,
trailblazers, innovators, explorers, creators and defenders,”
the university president and vice chancellor said. “Our students
are just beginning to define themselves and are doing amazing
things. I bet you would have wonderful advice for these
students who are just starting to pave their own paths in life.
We were blessed with outstanding students when you were
here. Our students today continue to make us proud. Like you,
they embrace hard work; have a strong sense of purpose and
an even stronger commitment to community. It has been an
honour to be with you today.”
For several in the group, it was a warm
welcome home.
“Unfortunately, I never went to any
reunion other than this and it was my
own fault,” Dr. Gerald Silverman
said. “No excuses; I should have
been there. I used to go to
Winnipeg a lot. All my family
is there, and I used to go
back and see people
three to four times a
year. I really enjoyed
this and told the
guys I don’t think
we should wait
another five
years before
we do this
again.”
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Alumni of Distinction
The
Life and Times
‘Bagel Line’
Reunited
I
t only took about 50 years, but The
Bagel Line was finally reunited, if
only for a very short time. Back in
the day, intercollegiate athletics
was an important part of scholastic
life at the University of Manitoba.
Following this long-standing tradition
was something that came quickly to
students in the early days of the Faculty
of Dentistry, starting with its very first
class.
Soon after being established, the
Faculty of Dentistry wasted no time
fielding teams in several inter-scholastic
sports leagues and enjoying some
surprising success in those early days.
The first dental hockey squad hit the
ice in the 1960-61 season and ran the
table, going undefeated in the regular
season. The team’s success was due, at
least in part, to the tenacious trio of
Gerald Silverman, Irv Leb and Eugene
Marks, dubbed ‘The Bagel Line.’
“We were three Jewish guys and the
coach was Jim Marshall, head of the endo
department at the time,” Dr. Silverman
recalled, “so we were called ‘The Bagel
Line.’”
Backed by The Bagel Line, the team
was said to have received great support
from their fans in the Faculty, but came
up short in a playoff match-up against a
smaller yet faster side from St. Boniface
College.
Dental sports teams of the past
made presence felt fast
“We figured they were faster but we
were bigger and stronger,” Dr. Silverman
said. “But we never saw them. They
skated around us, between our legs; it
was like a slaughter. They destroyed us.”
Still, that first team set the standard,
one that was followed by a championship
the next season with a team led by Dr.
Marshall Peikoff.
On the pebbled ice, dentistry teams
would capture curling trophies in 1959
and 1960, skipped by Fern Lavoie and Ken
Neuman respectively. Dr. Neuman would
also add a pair of golfing trophies to his
mantle with inter-faculty championships
in 1960 and 1961.
Not to be outdone, the Faculty
football club claimed dentistry’s first
team championship in the fall of 1961,
defeating commerce 42-14 in the
championship game.
Then, of course, there were the
unofficial games that didn’t always end
quite as may have been planned.
“Memory is pretty faint, but Orville
Heschuk and I ran the card games in the
common room,” Dr. Silverman said with
a laugh. “The common room was a place
where faculty wasn’t supposed to come
in. We would be having a card game and
the odd time George Brass would come
in and say ‘what the hell is going on
here?’”
State of the Dominion
back in the day
A
few facts and figures from the
year 1962, the graduation year of
the very first class of the University of
Manitoba’s Faculty of Dentistry.
• The Beatles record Love Me Do.
• The Beverly Hillbillies debuts on TV.
• The first James Bond film Dr. No is
released.
• John Diefenbaker is Prime Minister
of Canada.
• $94.87: Average weekly take home
pay for a factory worker.
• $1.25 minimum hourly wage.
• $1,520: Tuition to Harvard University.
• $300: Tuition to the University of
Manitoba’s Faculty of Dentistry.
• 20 cents for a fast food hamburger.
Perhaps more notable is what folks
didn’t have back in the day.
“There were no computers or cell
phones in 1962,” noted Dr. Biruta
Osins of the Faculty of Dentistry’s Class
of 1962. “In fact, most homes had a
party line telephone – which meant
two or more homes would share the
same number with a different ring for
each home. And TV was only in black
and white. But in many ways we were
happier and less stressed!”
Alumni of Distinction
(from previous page)
Fun and fellowship: Soon-to-be graduates (from left) Marla
Annal and Mahesh Kalia enjoy some time with Dr. Craig
Fedorowich (Class of ‘86) at the Alumni of Distinction banquet.
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It was yet another stellar soiree, one that succeeded in
generating a heightened sense of community, as elegantly
expressed by the evening’s host.
“As many of you know, I’m not afraid to declare my
appreciation for the faculty that has allowed me into a
wonderful profession and career. We, as alumni, have nothing
to be ashamed of by our Faculty here on the edge of the great
Central Plains. In spite of the often difficult trial that is dental
school, we have all received an excellent education that has
prepared us well to leap into the dental world, locally and
internationally,” Dr. Cottick said. “Our alumni continue to affect
the people of Manitoba and the world positively. And I, for one,
am extremely proud to be an alumnus of the little faculty that
could; one that has helped build the dental profession globally
and locally for over 50 years.”
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Weekend Update:
Alumni Input
Transforms Annual
Celebration
Series of Events Made 2012
a Year to Remember
Banding together: Faculty academics and alumni teamed up for a pair of Continuing Dental Education events that
ran in conjunction with the Alumni of Distinction weekend this past fall at the Faculty. This included (pictured
right) Drs. Reynaldo Todescan, Gerald Niznick (Class of 1966), David Rusen (Class of 1974) who, along with
Dr. Marshall Hoffer (Class of 1972), presented on implant dentistry before a packed house at the Faculty.
F
or this year at least, it could well be said that the
Alumni of Distinction event really came of age. The coproduction of the University of Manitoba Dental Alumni
Association and the Faculty of Dentistry hit new heights
in late September, completing a rapid evolution from a single,
one-off event to a weekend full of activities to surround and
celebrate the oral health family in Manitoba.
Under the steady hand of the UMDAA executive, events were
carefully pieced together in order to maximize stakeholder value,
thereby attracting as wide a group as possible to the various and
sundry activities that took place over the weekend.
Things began in fine style, courtesy of a lecture by alumnus
Dr. Gary Klasser, a featured event of the Winnipeg Dental Society.
The Continuing Dental Education session was held in advance
of the alumni association’s annual general meeting in a bid to
encourage attendance by offering a first-class CDE opportunity.
“It was an honour and privilege in being invited for the alumni
lecture by Winnipeg Dental Society. It certainly brought a flood
of fond memories for me as I recalled the many times I attended
these lectures,” said Dr. Klasser, who made the trek to Winnipeg
from his office way down south in Louisiana for both the lecture
and the evening banquet. “As an alumnus, I think the weekend
was a wonderful event. It allowed one and all to reminisce and
rekindle memories with former colleagues. Even though we only
graduate approximately 30 students per year, the Faculty of
Dentistry at the University of Manitoba has produced some very
accomplished practitioners and scientists.”
The Winnipeg Dental Society has long been considered the
best CDE option for area practitioners and many members of the
UMDAA believe establishing closer ties with the WDS would be a
natural and logical progression for the association.
Another CDE opportunity was made available on Saturday
morning as Dr. Gerald Niznick discussed the latest in implant
technology along with a trio of academic colleagues. The event
drew a packed house to the Faculty with literally every seat
filled for the three–hour session.
The event also provided members of Siloam Mission
management team a chance to acknowledge and thank Dr.
Niznick and the university for their work in establishing the
outreach programme that has had such a big impact on the lives
of its participants.
“This whole project was certainly an amazing gift,” Floyd
Perras, the mission’s executive director said. “Perhaps the
Faculty of Dentistry doesn’t think about this but we now have
34 people who have teeth and can go forward and live on a level
playing field. This is just a fabulous gift and I just want to thank
you for that.”
Added to the weekend was the grand opening of the Dr. Jones
Young Student Lounge, the annual open house and the resumption
of the Alumni-Student Hockey Challenge later in the evening.
The culmination of all the events clearly established the 2012
Alumni of Distinction weekend as one of the most elaborate and
successful celebrations in recent memory and certainly provides
ample momentum for the UMDAA going forward.
The important thing, however, is that the organization
maintains a well thought out and measured approach to ensure a
steady progression, according to the incoming president.
“It was good to see the numbers of people out there,” Dr.
Kyle Gauthier said in reviewing the events of the weekend. “It’s
slowly growing and that’s the important thing. We’re not taking
steps backward. We’re always happy to hear any suggestions
that people may have for their alumni association.”
Alumni at large will get their chance to meet and greet their
colleagues as the UMDAA reception is once again scheduled for
the evening of Thursday, January 24 at the Winnipeg Convention
Centre.
Once again, anyone interested in learning more about the
group and its activities are welcome and encouraged to contact
the UMDAA executive members directly.
The next generation: Members of the Class of 2013 enjoyed an
evening of celebration and tradition at the 2012 edition of the
Alumni of Distinction banquet this past fall.
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All About Alumni
Pictured with their new fellowships are (from
left) Drs. Tana W. Gilmartin (85), Alexander
Mutchmor (83) and Elizabeth J. Dunsmore (83) at
the International College of Dentists, Canadian
Section II, in Saskatoon.
The University of Manitoba’s Faculty of Dentistry was well represented with a large contingent for the Convocation of Fellows at the meeting
of the International College of Dentists this past September. On hand for the event were: Back row-from left: Marcel L. Van Woensel (94),
Kardy R. Solmundson (79), Cliff H. Swanlund (76), Ralph P. Crawford (64) , Donald F. Davidson (72), Jack V. Braun (72), Robert C. Baker (63),
Allan B. Baker (69), Kenneth R. Skinner (73) , Gene D. Solmundson (66), William H. Christie (64). Front: Peter Doig, Melanie R. Wood (77),
Elizabeth J. Dunsmore (83), Alexander P. Mutchmor (83), Tana W. Gilmartin (85), Patricia A. Kmet (87), Lori A. Stephen-James (82).
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Winnipeg practitioner Dr. Robert Kaufmann (80) and
Terri Kaufmann welcome Dr. Gary Klasser (80) (right) to
the Alumni of Distinction banquet and celebration this past
September. Dr. Klasser is presently Associate Professor at
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New
Orleans, LA.
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Grads Through the Years
By Bill Christie (64)
R. Bruce Templeton (80) of Edina, Minnesota became a
Fellow of the American College of Dentists at the convocation
ceremonies in Las Vegas in October, 2011. Bruce and Laura
(82) are practicing in Minneapolis. Bruce is chief of oral
surgery and dentistry at the Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center
in Minneapolis and has recently been elected President of
the Minnesota Dental Association.
Phil Poon (80) of Winnipeg, as Chair of the Canadian
Dental Association advocacy committee, has received the
CDA Distinguished Service award for an impressive record of
service to the profession and community for over 30 years,
during ceremonies held in Ottawa in April, 2012.
Tana Gilmartin (85) is one of only eight recipients in
2012 who were given prestigious scholarships of $1,000
from the American College of Dentists Foundation to enroll
in the new three-unit graduate level course in dental ethics
offered by Creighton University.
Alumni from the University of Manitoba, Faculty of
Dentistry were again in record attendance with a total of 18
members at the Convocation of Fellows for the meeting of
ICD in September 2012 in Saskatoon, SK. See middle photo,
opposite page.
Elizabeth J. Dunsmore (83), Dauphin, Tana W. Gilmartin
(85), Stonewall, and Alexander Mutchmor (83), Winnipeg
were inducted as Fellows (FICD) in the International College
of Dentists, Canadian Section II, in Saskatoon, SK on
September 14, 2012. Top photo, opposite page.
Ken Stones (69) of White Rock BC was also inducted
as a Fellow in the International College of Dentists in
Saskatoon. Ken was Junior Lecturer at University of Otago
and Christchurch hospital, New Zealand until 1970. His
work in general practice in BC since then has also been
diversified with many study clubs and over 16 outreach trips
like the Semiahmoo Dental Outreach Team to Vietnam and
Philippines, recently.
Allan Gerald Cogan (90), Manitoba Dental Association
President and periodontist in Winnipeg, Bruce McFarlane
(84), orthodontist in Winnipeg, and Gerald Uswak (89),
Dean of Dentistry at the University of Saskatchewan were the
alumni from the University of Manitoba who were inducted
as Fellows in the Pierre Fauchard Academy, an International
Honour Dental Organization, at their luncheon for 2012
Canadian Section Awards and Installation Ceremonies in
Saskatoon, SK on September 14. Many of the students who
received PFA table clinic scholarships were in attendance
as well.
Faculty academics, Drs. Douglas Brothwell and William
Wiltshire were also inducted as Fellows in the Pierre
Fauchard Academy at the September ceremony. For more
on this item, see page 24.
Winnipeg Dental Society (WDS) officers/stepladder have
begun the 2012-13 year with the election of a new member
in April, 2012, who starts as Secretary, Don Dziewit (94).
Moving up to Sports Chair is Carmine Scarpino (81), then
at Assistant Clinic Chair is Peter Kowal (84) who will be
assisting Roberta Krawat (94) as Clinic Chair.
Cory Sul (95) is the current President of the Winnipeg
Dental Society and is ably helped-out by Jeff Hein (94) as
the Vice-President and Chair of United Way office. Dave
Stackiw (91) gets to coast this year as immediate PastPresident.
Michael Shapiro (99) with wife Lainie (who is an
orthodontist) and two children, has been living and practicing
in Michigan almost since graduation (after an Advanced
Education in General Dentistry residency in University of
Michigan). After 13 years at a successful family practice in
Trenton MI, Mike has decided to specialize in endodontics
and has been accepted to begin graduate school at the
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor in 2013.
Cliff Swanlund (76) of Calgary AB, was appointed Regent
for Alberta for a three-year term at the recent ICD meeting
and convocation in Saskatoon.
Lawrence Watral (88) received the Governance
Leadership Award from the Ontario Dental Association this
past May. This was in recognition of four years of service
as a member of the General Council of the Ontario Dental
Association.
Alumni who were also appointed at that meeting were
Roy Thordarson (62) who became President, Brock Love
(65) became Treasurer and Bill Christie (64) is a new
committee member of the William J. Spence Memorial
Foundation, a committee within the ICD, which helps
to manage and recommend substantial funding of many
humanitarian projects.
Gary Klasser (80) now at Louisiana State University,
school of dentistry as an associate professor specializing
in facial pain, lectured to the Winnipeg Dental society on
TMD Disorders on September 28, 2012, immediately before
the Alumni of Distinction dinner for 2012, as reported upon
elsewhere in the BULLETIN. See opposite page, bottom for
photo.
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From the Desk of the Dean
A New Gold Standard
Alumni of Distinction weekend sets new benchmark
for Faculty community
W
hen you look back at it all,
what an amazing weekend
it was. After all the dust has
settled and we take a moment
to reflect upon the events and activities
of the days past, we are left with this one
inescapable conclusion: the 2012 edition
of our Alumni of Distinction weekend
may well have been our most wonderful
celebration ever.
Evidence of this is in abundance; so
much so in fact that it may be too long
to list!
Indeed, where to begin? Do we start
with what was yet another tremendous
Alumni of Distinction banquet, headlined
by Dr. Gerald Niznick and Mrs. Diane
Girardin, Alumni of Distinction honourees
for dentistry and dental hygiene,
respectively?
Was it the yet another stand-out
performance from the podium by Dr. Chris
Cottick who has truly mastered the Master
of Ceremonies role?
We must also mention the appearance
and thoughtful remarks of our president,
Dr. David Barnard, who has become a most
welcome and recurring guest at our awards
evening.
Perhaps it was the packed house of
attendees who turned up for the Saturday
morning lecture on implant technology led
by Dr. Niznick.
How about the official grand opening of
the Dr. Jones Young Student Lounge, one of
the most significant and transformational
projects ever undertaken at this
institution?
Did I forget to mention the gathering
of the original clan? Eight members of
the Class of 1962 – the Faculty’s very
first graduating class – who returned to
their alma mater over the weekend to
be honoured guests during the banquet
evening’s festivities while also taking part
in the many other activities that took place
during our showcase weekend.
When you look back upon it all, what a
grand and glorious weekend it was!
As most are no doubt aware, our annual
Alumni of Distinction banquet has become
the most significant event in our academic
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Dean Anthony M. Iacopino
DMD, PhD
year. Every year, it seems, we experience
truly magical and memorable moments at
this event. And this year was no exception
as we were treated to so many wonderful
presentations, thoughtful remarks and the
high spirited fellowship that underscores
the entire event and further fortifies our
community.
And, just like in years past, the 2012
edition of the event featured many events
and announcements that are new, different
and very exciting for all members of our
faculty fraternity.
The University of Manitoba Dental
Alumni Association kicked things off in high
style with the official launch of their new
initiative to honour every Faculty class
marking their 50-year milestone, beginning
with a tribute to the Class of 1962.
Eight members of that remarkable
group – Drs. Fred Froese, Gordon Hall,
Orville Heschuk, Irving Leb, Eugene Marks,
Biruta Osins, Gerald Silverman and Roy
Thordarson – were presented with a token
of our collective appreciation and thanks
in one of the many highlight moments of
the evening.
The evening also featured the launch
of the 50th Anniversary Legacy Fund, a
trust fund to support continued longterm enhancements at the Faculty and
provide a mechanism for support of
future generations of Manitoba-educated
dentists.
Individuals and classes are encouraged
to make gifts to this fund in recognition of
their 50th anniversary milestone. Already,
a member of the Class of ’62, Dr. Fred
Weinstein, has made the first donation to
this fund, in spite of the fact that he was
unable to attend our gala evening. This
comes in addition to the Taras Snihurowycz
Memorial Fund, led by the Class of 1987,
which continues to grow and will enable us
to modernize our student clinical support
laboratory to be named the Dr. Taras
Snihurowycz Student Support Lab.
I was also pleased to have the
opportunity to formally acknowledge and
thank Dr. Gerald Niznick for his outstanding
and indeed record-breaking support of our
Faculty. Dr. Niznick has enjoyed nothing
short of a remarkable career and personal
life as well. And throughout all of his
success, he has never forgotten his home,
his friends and his faculty community. In
fact, I am told he even provided an airlift home to Dr. Gerald Silverman back
to Connecticut at the conclusion of the
weekend. Such is the way of our 2012
honuree.
On the heels of this, I also had the
pleasure of presiding over the official
grand opening ceremony of our new Dr.
Jones Young Student Lounge. This project –
thanks to the most generous contributions
of Dr. Young along with his colleagues from
the Class of 1995 – is truly transformational,
one that I invite each and everyone of you
to come and see with your own eyes.
And there is more.
Our Faculty has been buoyed
significantly thanks to the support for
our new Graduate Pediatric Dental Clinic
from Dr. Charles Lekic and the student
medal and award in Endodontics courtesy
of Dr. Biruta Osins. These large gifts are
truly transformative in nature and allow
the Faculty to make giant strides forward
towards expanding and improving facilities,
educational programming and the student
experience.
I could go on and on to recount and
acknowledge the many vast and tangible
contributions we have realized over the
past 12 months from so many groups and
individuals, in thought word and deed.
Many of these you will find chronicled in
this edition of our publication.
What I will say is that our 2012
celebration was a stand-out success for all
of these reasons and more. In my remarks
at the banquet, I noted the significance of
colours as they relate to our community,
specifically the brown and gold of the
University of Manitoba. In light of these
events past, I am drawn to the inescapable
conclusion that we have, in fact, set a new
gold standard at our Faculty.
Our celebration has indeed grown and
matured over the years.
(Continued on next page. See Gold.)
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All About Alumni
Changing of the Guard
Alumni Association pleased to introduce new executive board
A
n infusion of new blood was the
prescription for the University
of Manitoba Dental Alumni
Association this fall as the group
marked the end of another successful
year of operation.
The year culminated during Alumni
of Distinction weekend this past
September, an event that has now grown
and strengthened like never before. In
addition to the Alumni of Distinction
awards banquet, the annual celebration
was expanded in 2012 to include two
Continuing Dental Education events and
the UMDAA Annual General Meeting where
a new executive slate was formed.
Dr. Kyle Gauthier now takes the reins
as the new president of UMDAA, with Dr.
Danielle Jobb taking the role of vicepresident of the alumni group. Dr. Jeff
The New Crew
UMDAA rolls out 2013 board
A
new slate of officers has been
appointed and has begun their
respective terms in support
of the University of Manitoba
Dental Alumni Association. The
new executive board is made up as
follows:
• Dr. Kyle Gauthier
President
• Dr. Danielle Jobb
Vice-President
• Dr. Jeff Bergen
Secretary – Treasurer
• Dr. Anthony (Tony) Nowakowski,
Faculty Representative
• Dr. Chris Cottick
Past President
The UMDAA executive is also
pleased to welcome Dr. Marc Mollot
who has officially joined the board
along with current members Dr.
Jean Bodnar, Dr. Scott Leckie, Dr.
John Perry and Dr. Heinz Scherle, as
members at large.
To learn more about the
benefits of membership, alumni are
encouraged to speak to any member
of the executive, or send an email
to: uofmdentalalumniassociation@
gmail.com.
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Bergen is now the UMDAA secretarytreasurer while Dr. Anthony (Tony)
Nowakowski was introduced as the new
Faculty representative on the UMDAA
board.
As its top priority, Dr. Gauthier said
the new executive board remains focused
on growing the alumni group, building
on past successes and working with
their constituent groups to foster better
communications and continued awareness
of the alumni group.
“We would like to strengthen our
membership in the more recent years
of graduation,” he said. “Most of our
members are from classes in the 1980’s
and the 1990’s and we’ve seen some
pretty nice growth in those groups in
recent years. So we would like carry
that momentum forward and continue to
expand and sign up more members from
some of our more recent class years.”
To that end, the executive confirmed
that January 1 will be the official kickoff
date of the 2013 UMDAA membership drive.
Part of the drive will include the annual
hospitality night get-together to be held
at the Winnipeg Convention Centre on the
evening of Thursday, January 24.
The UMDAA will also have a booth in
place at the convention centre over the
course of the last weekend in January
to welcome all members. Further, the
UMDAA has also committed to streamline
registrations through the electronic
processing of membership dues.
Full memberships — those that include
voting rights on all UMDAA matters — are
available for only $50 for members within
the province, $30 for those outside of
Manitoba.
The UMDAA website is also near
New Gold Standard
completion with a launch hoped for prior
to year-end.
As well, the UMDAA executive board
is pleased to confirm that the Alumni of
Distinction weekend is confirmed for 2013
with the awards banquet scheduled for
September 20, once again at the stately
Fort Garry Hotel. This announcement
comes on the heels of what may have
been the largest and most successful
alumni weekend ever held at the Faculty.
The group held its Annual General
Meeting on the heels of a CDE presentation
from alumnus Dr. Gary Klasser at the
Victoria Inn, wrapping up just in time for
everyone to head to the awards banquet
that Friday night. The following day
featured another UMDAA-sponsored CDE
event with Dr. Gerald Niznick. Shortly
thereafter was the official opening of
the Dr. Jones Young Student Lounge and
the annual Open House, two events run
in conjunction with the Faculty. The
weekend’s final event was game one of
the 2012 edition of the Alumni-Student
Hockey Challenge, held at River Heights
Arena.
Overall, it was the largest and most
ambitious alumni weekend ever staged at
the Faculty. Dr. Gauthier said the entire
UMDAA executive board was very pleased
with how well everything came together
during the alumni weekend.
“I think having everything together
was good in terms of getting people out
and exposed to the Faculty again,” he
said. “If we can continue to do this on a
year-to-year basis, it would be great as I
think it really goes a long way to keeping
people involved and helping people realize
that the alumni association is out there
trying to help them and future alumni.”
(from previous page)
We have advanced from a single event to an entire weekend of activities
that showcase our Faculty and embrace our alumni community and many other
stakeholder groups.
One of the things that I continue to be most proud of is our alumni and alumni
association. The support you have provided, in so many forms, has enabled the
Faculty to reach new heights. In fact, it’s always been about you and making sure
that our Faculty is something you can be proud of and is worthy of your strong
engagement and support.
This unprecedented level of endorsement is proof positive that all of you are
leading our collective hope and change at this Faculty. Together, we’ve been
extremely successful with much more to look forward to.
To that end, I reiterate my personal and unwavering commitment to working
with all of you to maintain our proud “traditions of excellence” and advance toward
our exciting “horizons of change.”
Grazie.
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Reunions Unlimited
Seven from ‘87: Members of
the Class of 1987 turned out to
help celebrate the grand opening
of the Dr. Jones Young Student
Lounge this past September.
Contributing classmates who
turned out include (l–r): Greg
James, Jerry Baluta, Pat Kmet,
Jones Young, Jean Bodnar,
Bobby Goldberg, and Aaron
Kim.
Planting the Tree
I
t could well be said that Dr. Jones Young has a clear vision of
the future – one that will certainly be remembered by current
and future students of the Faulty of Dentistry and the School
of Dental Hygiene.
The Faculty of Dentistry’s Alumni of Distinction weekend
took on a little added lustre this year as the Faculty had the
opportunity to celebrate the official grand opening of the Dr.
Jones Young Student Lounge.
The opening was the official culmination of what was one of
the largest infrastructure improvement projects in the recent
history of the Faculty, one made possible through a gift from Dr.
Young with help from his colleagues of the Class of 1995. The
project nearly triples the size of the old student lounge space
adding a host of new amenities in the process.
Dr. Young and some of his colleagues from the Class of
1987 staged a brief and informal reunion during the opening
ceremonies held on the Saturday morning following the Alumni
of Distinction banquet.
“One day I was driving by a retirement home and I saw there
was a painting with a quote that said ‘one generation plants the
tree, the next gets the shade.’ I found this very meaningful,”
Dr. Young said. “It reflects how we should respect our previous
generation and how we should treat our next generation. For this
reason and others, the idea of a student lounge improvement
project just grabbed my attention, for this is the place where
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Class of ‘87 members celebrate visionary project
plus, class of ‘62 is welcomed home
you will find a lot of laughter, a lot of friendship and fun. I
recognize that this is the kind of tree that I would like to plant
for our next generation of fine dentists and dental hygienists.”
The newly revamped student lounge is one of many
improvement projects either underway or near completion at
the Faculty. Along with the lounge, the student locker room
areas have also been completely renovated.
A new staff area opposite the Wright Computer Lab was also
recently completed with several other projects in the works.
•••
The completion of these projects came at an opportune time
as members of the Class of 1962 were in town for their Golden
Anniversary reunion over the weekend.
The original Faculty pioneers were reportedly much
impressed with the surroundings of their alma mater, much of
which has changed substantively since ‘back in the day.’
“We toured the Faculty during the open house on Saturday
guided by George, a student,” recalled Dr. Gordon Hall of the
group pictured below left. “Good thing we had him too as with
so many changes we would have been lost much of the time!”
In addition to being guests of honour at the Alumni of
Distinction banquet, the group also staged a reunion over the
weekend including a dinner at Bailey’s (below, right).
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Dean Anthony M. Iacopino’s
Office Visit Series
Calgary!
Callin’ on
The Dean’s Office Visit Series continues to roll along leading
into the autumn season with the second annual Alumni Reception
in Calgary, Alberta.
This year’s edition of the congregation in Cowtown featured
an added twist with a Continuing Dental Education course offered
as part of the day’s activities. The Faculty presented ‘Emerging
Evidence Supporting Periodontal-Systemic Links’ featuring the
Dean of Dentistry with the keynote address.
The session was geared towards both dentists and hygienists
and a good crowd assembled for the event and the reception that
followed. Registration was also complementary at the session held
at the Henry Schein regional office in Calgary on October 11.
Among those on hand to welcome the Dean back to Alberta
were (pictured top to bottom, from left): Dr. Jeffrey Okamura (88)
and spouse Susan, Dr. Frank Giesbrecht (70), Dr. Kulbir Manhas
(07), Dr. Tasneem Rhemtulla (04), Ms. Nancy Adair (DH 83) and Ms.
Genevieve Schallmann (DH 90).
The Dean also found time for a quick visit to the office of Dr.
Alden Hurtig (75) (bottom pic, at right).
The Calgary visit also marked the unofficial launch of the Dean’s
Continuing Dental Education Satellite Series. Dr. Iacopino hopes to
conduct similar sessions in other communities in conjunction with
various alumni events in the days ahead.
In the meantime, alumni of both the Faculty and School are
reminded to mark their calendars for a number of alumni events
slated for 2013, beginning with the annual Faculty Reception at
the Pacific Dental Conference in Vancouver on March 7.
On the heels of this event, the Faculty will also be holding its
annual Welcome to Manitoba reception at the American Dental
Education Association’s annual meeting and exhibition slated for
Seattle on March 17.
Those interested in taking part in an office visit or other events
a bit closer to home are invited and encouraged to contact the
University of Manitoba External Relations Office at the Bannatyne
Campus via email: [email protected] or by calling
800-330-8066.
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Dental Hygiene
Please Allow Us
to Introduce Ourselves
University of Manitoba school of dental
hygiene alumni association now open for
the business of helping you!
W
e, the executive committee of the University
We also recognize that we need to engage the current
of Manitoba School of Dental Hygiene Alumni
student body to maintain sustainability as an association and
Association, are pleased to announce that we are
continue to seek support from SDH alumni at large in Manitoba
now officially up and running!
and the rest of Canada. We continue to welcome one-time
Much has been done in a very short time: we succeeded in
donations and contributions from those individuals who wish to
raising $2,000 in start up funds needed to become a registered
remain anonymous.
association; we opened a bank account and qualified for a grant
Currently, work is underway towards setting up a scholarship
of $5,000 towards association events from the Dean of Faculty
for students enrolled in the Baccleaureate BSc program in DH at
of Dentistry, Dr. Anthony Iacopino.
the SDH to receive funding to present a poster at a professional
We are very thankful for the support rendered to us by the
or academic conference, thereby increasing the SDH’s reputation
Manitoba Dental Hygienists Association through their financial
internationally. Look for opportunities to support this project in
support as well as offering us access to their membership via
upcoming communications.
email
blasts,
newsletter
To recap: Our mission is
submissions, and speaking
OUR MISSION is to connect alumni, students, to connect alumni, students,
opportunities at their annual
and friends in lifelong support
and friends in lifelong support of the University of of the University of Manitoba,
general meeting.
We are equally indebted
Manitoba, School of Dental Hygiene and each other. School of Dental Hygiene and
to the College of Dental
each other.
Hygienists of Manitoba who showed their support in the same
Look for us at our booth at the MDA Convention on Friday,
manner.
January 25, 2013.
We received financial assistance from two dentists and an
If you become a member of the UMSDHAA that day you will be
office staff member at the School of Dental Hygiene.
eligible for a gift certificate for a free massage therapy session
The members of DH Class of 2012 also gave us a large
from Christel Leclair of Bodhi Therapeutic Massage Clinic.
contribution from residual monies raised for their graduation.
Please remember that your membership cheque is to be
We are truly excited at how the dental hygiene community
made out to UMSDHAA. Registration forms will soon be made
has rallied to see this project become a reality. A special thank
available online and via email. Your registration form can be
you goes out to all those who have helped us to reach our goal
mailed to Lorraine Glassford, UMSDHAA Treasurer D212-780
by July, 2012.
Bannatyne Wpg, MB. R3E OW2.
Our membership list is now comprised of 63 active members
Also, please note that UMSDHAA membership fees are not
that includes 14 current students in DH II and DH III, members of
charitable donations and therefore you will not receive an
the Class of 2012, and four non-alumni dental hygienists.
income tax deduction.
•••
Who’s Who:
Get to know the management team of the UMSDHAA
UMSDHAA Executive Committee members are here to serve
you and keep you connected to the School of Dental Hygiene
at the University of Manitoba. Meet the team:
Cindy Isaak-Ploegman
Kyle Conrad President
Lorraine Glassford Corinne Cutler
Tara Lee Szajkowski Diane Girardin Deanna Mackay Larissa Bubnowicz DH3 student rep
David Forde
DH2 student rep
Signe Jewett
Dr. Joanna Asadoorian Vice President
Treasurer
Fundraising Committee
Secretary
SDH faculty representative
MDHA representative
Membership committee
Director SDH
Contact any member of the executive team directly to
learn more about the benefits of membership in the newest
alumni group at the University of Manitoba.
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Come celebrate with us at our first Professional Development
Seminar scheduled for Saturday, April 13, 2013 at the Fredric
Gaspard Theatre (formerly Theatre A) beginning at 11 am.
Dr. Anthony Iacopino and Prof. Salme Lavigne will each
deliver presentations on the topic: Future oral health needs of
baby boomers.
This timely and topical session promises to be enlightening
and informative as both speakers are well qualified in this
growing area of practice.
In addition to being Dean of the Faculty of Dentistry, Dr.
Iacopino is the director of the International Centre for Oral
Systemic Health and a former director of the Wisconsin Geriatric
Education Centre.
Registration fee for both sessions is only $15 for alumni
association members, $40 for non-members. The afternoon will
include a lunch buffet at the Buhlar Atrium.
Remember that registration as a UMSDHAA member and/or
PD session participant must include your email address, name,
phone number, and mailing address along with your status as an
alumni, non-alumni, student, or support member.
A confirmation letter of your registration and a receipt will
be provided to you upon UMSDHAA receiving your payment.
Those interested may sign-on as members of the association
prior to registering for the programme. For more information
Signe Jewett, UMSDHAA Membership chair, may be contacted via
email: [email protected].
All participants must register prior to March 16, 2013.
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2012 Alumna of Distinction recipient Diane Girardin
and husband Claude at the awards banquet.
Small Town Girl Hits The
Big
Time!
2012 Alumna award tickles long-time instructor
T
he path of life can sometimes be a winding one that
often leads to places that one could never have
anticipated. This is especially true for those who travel
through the realm of post-secondary education. Those
who experience higher learning very often discover
myriad new pathways that lead to exciting and unexpected
destinations.
Such would appear to be the case for the School of Dental
Hygiene’s newly minted Alumna of Distinction recipient for
2012.
“Now I know how those who receive an Academy Award feel,”
Diane Girardin said in accepting the annual honour at the 2012
Alumni of Distinction banquet this past autumn. “I really don’t
feel that special. This is such an unexpected honour for me and
I must tell you that I stand here before you as one very lucky and
appreciative person who has many supporters behind her.”
It has indeed been a long and winding career path for the
latest honoree of the School of Dental Hygiene. In fact, her
career began almost by chance; certainly nothing that had been
planned well in advance. By her own admission, the member of
the Class of 1972 admitted her expectations after high school
were not very ambitious.
“When I sat down and thought about what to say this evening,
I reflected on the past and the present and thought about what
a journey it was and what a journey it continues to be,” she
said. “I was, and still am, a small-town girl and growing up, all
I wanted to do at the time was to graduate from grade 12, get
married and have a family.”
It didn’t take long for those aspirations to be realized.
Her future husband, newly graduated from the University of
Manitoba, suggested that this may be a pathway that his spouse
might find a useful one to explore.
“He was the one who highly encouraged me to go to university
saying it would provide me with many more opportunities in
life”, she said. “Well, I graduated from the School of Dental
Hygiene at the University of Manitoba, got married, raised a
family, and the opportunities did come.”
It may then have been a matter of fate, or perhaps even
karma, but in any case, the choice proved to be a most beneficial
one. Graduation led to a career divided between practice and
teaching, the latter being a very successful venture. With over
20 teaching awards throughout her 20 years in the classroom,
Mrs. Girardin ranks as one of the most heralded instructors in
the history of the Manitoba oral health school.
That success has earned the long-time instructor considerable
respect among her peers in the profession, including that of
the school’s director. Dr. Joanna Asadoorian recalled how her
colleague helped her transition from academia to instructor in
the formative days of her teaching career.
“I was not so nervous about the students, but rather it was
the faculty that I would be co-teaching with, who had done this
for years, that I felt most anxious about. The most experienced
was Mrs. Girardin,” she said. “I was so tense delivering that
all–day session. By the end of the day, I was drained. Afterwards,
Diane came up to me, and commended me on doing a great
job. It meant so much to me. She made my heart soar that day
with her positive feedback. I can assure you, Mrs. Girardin has
had that kind of positive effect, with rare exception, on every
student and faculty member that she has worked with.”
And, just for the record, it has been an experience that she
has thoroughly enjoyed.
(Continued on page 23. See Alumni)
Friends, colleagues, supporting each other: Members of Manitoba’s
dental hygiene community once again turned out in big numbers in support of their colleagues and the profession in general at last September’s
Alumni of Distinction banquet at the Fort Garry Hotel. Turning up
for the evening’s festivities were (back, l-r) Morgan Galinaitis (MDHA
student rep.), Prof. Laura MacDonald, Marcia Rushka (SDH clinical
instructor), Kaitlin Gregoire (MDHA student rep.), Cynthia Wiebe
(MDHA Executive Director), Kaleigh Warden (MDHA PastPresident), Kathy Yerex (SDH instructor), Terri Archibald (SDH
instructor), Lorraine Glassford (SDH instructor and UMSDHAA
treasurer), (front, l - r) Deanna Mackay (MDHA rep on UMSDHAA), Stephanie Champagne (President Elect MDHA), Shauna
McGregor (MDHA President) Mary Bertone (CDHA rep., SDH
Instructor).
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Dental Hygiene
Fraternity Welcomes
Three Awesome Alumni
former Standout students welcomed to local chapter
T
his past summer saw three new inductees to the University
of Manitoba School of Dental Hygiene chapter of Sigma
Phi Alpha. This past June, recent graduates (pictured above,
from left) Kellie Hildebrandt (Class of 1995), Tara Bednar (2012)
and Carla Zamrykut (2012); were welcomed by president Rayna
Vitt to the local chapter of the American-based dental hygiene
honour society.
Founded in 1958 by members of the section on dental
hygiene education of the American Dental Education Association,
Sigma Phi Alpha is dedicated to enhance the dental hygiene
profession’s role and image in the delivery of quality healthcare
to the public.
Membership in the society is comprised of elected dental
hygiene educators and of graduates from accredited dental
hygiene programmes who attain high scholastic achievement.
All three of the new inductees to the Manitoba chapter
of the fraternity earned academic accolades and distinctions
during their course of study at the school.
From the Director —
Moving Forward Together
locally, nationally, internationally, it’s full speed ahead
D
Joanna Asadoorian
RDH, PhD
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espite nearing the end of the fall term,
here at the School of Dental Hygiene,
things are in full swing! Our new Direct
Entry students are immersed in their first
year of general studies and our second and third
year dental hygiene students are busy with clinical
and academic responsibilities.
Our BScDH degree completion program
continues to be active with new students being
accepted and current students completing
program requirements. Continuing education
activities continued this fall with a course in
local anesthetics delivered to a large cohort of
participants from across the country.
Faculty and staff are facilitating all of this
activity along with conducting their own research
and scholarly pursuits and service objectives.
These are the many day-to-day activities of the
School of Dental Hygiene.
Despite the challenge of keeping on top of
all of the day to day tasks, as the Director, it is
my responsibility to ensure we are also conscious
of the big picture: Where is the dental hygiene
profession and dental hygiene education going
and, perhaps more importantly, how is the School
involved in shaping this future?
In other words, we at the School of Dental
Hygiene aim to be key drivers in the future of our
profession as opposed to simply responding to it.
This summer I was fortunate to participate
in an intense leadership course with the aim
of further developing my skills as a leader of a
health professional school so that I can facilitate
curriculum development better and cultivate
the ongoing evolution of the dental hygiene
profession. Things like facilitating a new school
vision and mission statement, ensuring faculty and
staff professional growth, enhancing the student
experience and educational options at all levels,
strengthening our collective role in research and
improving the health services we provide to the
public are all part of the broad lens I will be
attending to in the coming months and years.
In various ways, I will be looking to you,
members of our alumni, to help in these initiatives,
though your involvement as an active participant,
as a resource or simply for your ongoing support.
The coming year is shaping up to be an exciting
one. For example, we anticipate more faculty
participation in demonstrating their research
accomplishments at the upcoming Manitoba Dental
Association convention.
Dental hygiene international exchange student
programming will be occurring this spring, and
the International Federation of Dental Hygienists
is holding their 19th International Symposium this
summer in South Africa. There is also the 50th
anniversary of the Canadian Dental Hygienists’
Association (CDHA) that is being celebrated at a
conference in Toronto next October. And of course,
our own Alumni gala will happen again this fall in
addition to visits with our alumni slated to occur
across the country over the coming calendar year.
I invite you to join me and your dental hygiene
colleagues in participating not only in our day to
day tasks, but also our exciting journey into the
future through these many activities and others
that will surely be taking place as well.
Have a wonderful holiday season and all the
best for the coming year!
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Dental Hygiene
Besting the
National Standard
School of Dental Hygiene Students Ace National Exams
S
tudents at the Faculty of Dentistry’s School of Dental
Hygiene topped the national average in board exams this
spring. It’s the second consecutive year that students at
the University of Manitoba school outperformed in every
category of the National Dental Hygiene Certification Examination
(NDHCE).
“We are delighted to confirm the outstanding results realized
by our students of the Class of 2012,” said Dr. Joanna Asadoorian,
director of the School of Dental Hygiene, located on the
Bannatyne Campus of the University of Manitoba. “These results
are a validation of their hard work throughout their time at the
school and their drive to become the best they can be in our
profession.”
The exam is administered by the National Dental Hygiene
Certification Board and is based on national practice and
education standards to assess a candidate’s readiness to enter
practice. University of Manitoba students placed ahead of the
national average in all categories of the test including course
content and competency in addition to overall performance.
“The fact that this is the second straight year our students
have done so well is truly a remarkable achievement,” said
Dr. Anthony Iacopino, Dean of Dentistry at the University of
Manitoba. “Their success also reflects well upon our instructors
at the school who should also be commended for their continued
dedication to our student body.”
School of Dental Hygiene students placed ahead of the average
performance of all candidates who wrote the examination in
every subcategory of the test, exceeding 80 per cent in seven of
nine areas. Categories ranged from biological and dental sciences
to assessment, diagnosis and planning in addition to overall
performance.
The NDHCB offers a credential that enables the holder
to obtain registration or licensure to practice in virtually all
provinces in Canada upon successful completion of the exam.
The success of the students of the School of Dental Hygiene
mirrors that of their colleagues in dentistry who topped the
national average in board exams the past two years running.
“Substantial effort has been directed towards improving our
educational methodologies and our teaching practices,” said Dr.
Doug Brothwell, Associate Dean (Academic). “Results like these
show that we are on the right track.”
Alumni of Distinction (from page 21)
Like many other instructors, it is the experience of
imparting knowledge and wisdom to the bright young
minds before them that is often the most motivating and
rewarding of the entire job.
“Why am I still doing it? Because I never tire of
hearing ‘thank you Mrs. G’ or the ‘now I understand’ or
what I call the famous ‘ah-ha’ moment,” she said, “when
students’ eyes light up and they say ‘I get it, now I get it.’
Those moments are priceless to me and make up for all
the extra time given. Surfers talk about riding the wave.
Well, that’s what I feel like I’m doing. I’m riding my wave
and at times like this I realize how blessed I have been
and continue to be.”
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Going the Extra Mile
Hygiene instructor recognized for solid effort
M
ost of us were fortunate enough to encounter a teacher,
instructor or professor who, through their efforts, had
a positive impact on our academic lives. Each year,
the University of Manitoba offers outstanding graduating
students an opportunity to honour teachers who have made
such important contributions to their education.
And according to Marissa Dick, it was Ms. Sheryl Sloshower
(pictured above, centre with university president Dr. David Barnard and
Dr. Joanne Keselman) who fit the description well. The member
of the dental hygiene Class of 2012 nominated her instructor
for the 2012 Student Teacher Recognition Award.
“This is one of the best events of the university year,” Mark
Torchia, director of University Teaching Services said. “Each
year, graduating students give personal and touching tributes
to certain men and women who made such a difference in
their lives.”
The awards were handed out after graduation last spring.
Dr. Frank Hechter was the award winner for dentistry,
nominated by Phong Luong of the Class of 2012.
Director Snares
Research Award
Canadian Journal of Dental Hygiene
announces winner for 2012
T
he Canadian Dental Hygienists Association is proud to
announce that Dr. Joanna Asadoorian is the recipient
of this year’s CJDH Research Award for her original
paper: Exploring dental hygiene clinical decision
making—A mixed methods study of potential organizational
explanations: Phase I.
The study is based on the premise that because dental
hygienists have been targeted for practice expansion
to improve public access to oral health care, they must
therefore demonstrate decision making capacity. In the
paper, Dr. Asadoorian shares the results of Phase I, a
mixed methods study aimed at identifying factors believed
to be influential in dental hygiene decision making and
to develop a qualitative model to be tested in Phase II.
Organizational and gender factors were hypothesized to be
most influential.
CJDH Research Award acknowledges the role of dental
hygiene research in building the knowledge base of the
profession and improving the oral health of Canadians. The
award carries a prize of $2,000 and is sponsored by Procter
and Gamble.
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Faculty Facts
Jolly Good Fellows
Faculty Academics Inducted
T
wo full-time faculty members in the department of Preventive
Dental Science, Dr. Doug Brothwell and Dr. William ‘Billy’ Wiltshire
were inducted as Fellows of the Pierre Fauchard Academy at
the Canadian Section Association meeting this past September in
Saskatoon, SK.
The fellowships recognize the contributions of the two Faculty
recipients (pictured right, second row) in community dentistry and
orthodontics, respectively.
The 2012 inductees of Fellows of the Pierre Fauchard Academy
including Drs. Doug Brothwell (middle row, fourth from right) and
Dr. William Wiltshire, middle row, second from right).
A Summer of Symposia
Perio specialist enjoys busy season on speaking tour
A
pair of appearances at two prestigious conferences
helped make for a busy and eventful summer for at least
one Faculty academic. Dr. Anastasia Cholakis racked up
the Air Miles over the summer with a pair of appearances,
at industry events in Europe and Central Canada.
Leading off the twin bill was a trip to Toronto for the
annual spring symposium of the International Congress of Oral
Implantologists (ICOI) in April.
The three-day meeting was billed as a gathering of leaders
from the various segments of implant dentistry including
diagnosis, treatment planning, hard and soft tissue grafting,
implant placement, and implant restoration.
There, Dr. Cholakis presented as part of the
pre-symposium course program during
the first of the three–day event.
From there it was a trip across
the Atlantic for an appearance at
Europerio 7 that ran this past June in
Vienna, Austria.
“Europerio
is
the
largest
periodontal conference in Europe,”
said Dr. Cholakis of the event staged
by the European Federation of
Periodontology. “It’s a huge honour
to be invited to speak there because they very rarely invite
North American speakers. I had a 30-40 minute presentation
on the topic of peri-implantitis, infections around implants
and complications from implant treatment. That’s an area of
interest of mine.”
The presentation, sponsored by Dentsply, reviewed some
delayed implant treatment complications such as hard and
soft tissue loss. Peri-implant mucositis, soft tissue recession or
dehiscences and peri-implantitis were also discussed along with
preventive measures and treatment modalities.
A member of the Faculty of Dentistry’s Class of 1992, Dr.
Cholakis obtained a diploma in periodontics from the University
of Manitoba in 1998, is also a fellow of the Royal College of
Dentists of Canada, and a member of the
Canadian and American Academies of
Periodontists.
The speakers at the Platinum Sponsor
Session included (l-r) Prof. Martin Lorenzoni, Austria (moderator), Prof. Jörg Meyle,
Germany, Prof. Anastasia Kelekis-Cholakis, (Canada) and (lecturer) Dr Martin
Groten.
Back-toSchool Ball Fest
dental students 2012 edition of Sports Day kicks off new academic year
A
mong the time-honoured traditions
at the Faculty of Dentistry, Sports Day
may be one of the most enduring of
all. Once again, this past August students,
faculty and staff assembled on the field of
play for a day-long session of bats, balls,
barbecues and banter in the annual back
to school fun-day challenge.
In keeping with recent tradition, the
senior class – this time the Class of 2013
– laid claim to the Canine Cup for coming
out victorious in the round-robin slo-pitch
tournament.
And, for the second straight year, Team
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Dental Hygiene took home the Plaque
Plaque for having the best turnout of the
day with Class of 2014’s Sam Huang taking
the Prophy Trophy for outstanding effort.
The University of Manitoba Dental
Students Association also treated the huge
crowd to the usual sumptuous barbecue
lunch on what turned out to be a letterperfect day out at Old Exhibition Park.
Perhaps most remarkable: For the first
time in at least four years, no injuries
were reported outside of possibly a few
sore legs and bruised egos.
Images from the day are pictured on
the opposite page and include (clockwise
Jalal Naso, Raymond Wang
and Meghan Pacholek, from Team Hygiene;
tournament champs the Class of 2013;
BBQ chefs Victor Le and Eethar Nourein of
dental hygiene; Claire De Guzman, Veeta
Maharaj and Breean Rusen (Class of 2013)
enjoying the day; Todd Honcharik of the
Class of 2014 looking to tag Sam Vagianos
of the Faculty team; Karen Rosolowski
(Class of 2013) keeps an eye on firstyear student Eric Zelcer while Joanna
McQuarrie (Class of 2014) (centre) cheers
on her side.
from top left):
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Donor Relations
Alumni Pride
Leads to Legacy
Dr. jones young hopes transformational
gift serves as inspiration to others
Faculty of Dentistry Dean Dr. Anthony Iacopino and
Dr. Jones Young (at left) unveil the new name plate of
the newly renovated student lounge (pictured inset) that
officially opened this past September.
D
r. Jones Young of the Class of 1987 is doing his part
That space has been greatly enhanced through Dr. Young’s
to help dentistry and dental hygiene students at the
support, and that of all the donors to the lounge. The Dr.
University of Manitoba forge lasting connections,
Jones Young Student Lounge is fully equipped with brand new
friendships and trust through his funding of the Dr.
comfortable seating, refrigerators and microwaves. It offers a
Jones Young Student Lounge.
cozy and stylish place for students to take a break between
A strong feeling of alumni pride influenced Dr. Young’s
classes and recharge for their studies.
decision to make a transformative gift of $250,000 towards
It is Dr. Young’s hope that his gift will be an inspiration to
the student lounge renovation. He recently celebrated his 25th
both his fellow alumni, and to current students. In his opinion,
reunion with his fellow ‘87 graduates and was inspired by the
the dental school gave all of them their start and he would like
different ways in which his classmates have given back. From
to see more graduates give something back.
philanthropic gifts to teaching or
“I have read the quote, ‘One
volunteering, the Dentistry Class
generation plants the trees, another
of 1987 has been very active. Dr. “Throughout my journey, I have always been gets the shade,’” says Dr. Young.
Young knew that it was time for grateful to the Faculty of Dentistry for giving “This exactly reflects my reason for
him to make a major contribution me my start.”
making this gift. The dental school
– Dr. Jones Young
to his faculty.
has thrived many years thanks to all
“Being able to practice dentistry
the pioneers and leaders who came
for the last 25 years has been a joyful and rewarding experience
before me and my generation, and I feel that it’s our turn to
for me,” says Dr. Young. “Throughout my journey, I have always
carry on this legacy.”
been grateful and thankful to the Faculty of Dentistry for giving
The generosity of alumni also makes an impact on the
me my start.”
students of today. By contributing to a happy student experience,
When the time came for Dr. Young to decide how he could
alumni leave a positive impact on current students that can
best help his faculty, he knew that he wanted to make an impact
develop a greater passion and loyalty in them for their school
on its students. “Students shape the future of dentistry,” he
and profession. Dr. Young would like to see a strong legacy of
says. The faculty was in the process of renovating its student
giving develop as a result of his and other generous donors’
lounge to create a space for both dentistry and dental hygiene
contributions.
students to use. That project captured Dr. Young’s attention.
“This gift is a token of my appreciation for all the goodness
As a student, he recalls spending quite a bit of time in the
and blessings that I received in Manitoba,” says Dr. Young. “I am
lounge, simply relaxing and “chilling out.” It was the place
inspired and motivated by our Dean Anthony Iacopino’s vision,
where Dr. Young developed lasting friendships with his fellow
passion and sincerity and I hope my fellow alumni will share
students. He is excited that the lounge will now help to develop
in that vision and give back to the school that gave us all our
relationships between students from the two disciplines.
start.”
“I think the lounge is a great venue in which to learn through
The student lounge was supported by many dedicated donors
genuine friendship and trust,” says Dr. Young. “Now that it will
in addition to Dr. Young, including the Dentistry Class of 1995,
be shared by students from both the Faculty of Dentistry and
the Faculty of Dentistry students and the School of Dental
School of Dental Hygiene, it will be an even more valuable
Hygiene students. The Faculty of Dentistry would like to thank
space.”
them all for this steadfast support.
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AFB • Winter 13
Donor Honour Roll
The Faculty of Dentistry acknowledges the generosity and support of alumni, faculty,
staff, corporate partners and friends who have generously given $10,000 or more to
the Faculty of Dentistry during their lifetime as of March 31, 2012.
$500,000+
Dr. L K. Johnson
Dr. Gerald & Reesa Niznick
$100,000 - $499,999
ClearDent
The Fantastic 5:
• Dr. Jeffrey Bales •
• Dr. Kenneth Danyluk •
• Dr. Kent Goldade •
• Dr. Zvi Kennet •
• Dr. Mark Ziedenberg •
Johnson & Johnson Inc.
Manitoba Blue Cross
Dr. Biruta Osins
P. D. S. Pediatric Dental Services
RBC Foundation
Shaw Laboratories Limited
Variety, the Children’s Charity of
Manitoba
The Winnipeg Foundation
$50,000 - $99,999
3M Canada Company
A-Dec Inc.
Assiniboine Dental Group:
• Dr. Jan Brown •
• Dr. Scott Leckie •
• Dr. Amarjit Rihal •
• Dr. Kenneth Skinner •
• Dr. Gene Solmundson
• Dr. Kardy Solmundson •
• Dr. Allan Winchar •
• Dr. Alexander Cottick •
• Robert Alan Kennedy •
Dr. Charles & Dr. Zivka Lekic
Manitoba Dental Association
Gail Morberg
Dr. John & Elizabeth Neilson
Park City Mazda
Scotiabank
Western Manitoba Dental Society
Charles & Libby Winograd
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$25,000 - $49,999
Dr. John Abra
Dr. Wayne & Millie Acheson
Dr. Jerry Baluta & Family
Dr. Michel Desjardins & Dr.
Melladee Marvin
Dr. Tim & Jennifer Dumore
Dr. Peter Gold
Graham C. Lount Family
Foundation Inc.
Harmony Ceramic Dental Lab
Henry Schein Ash Arcona
Dr. Jack Junek
Dr. Ernest Cholakis & Dr.
Anastasia Kelekis-Cholakis
Maxim Software Systems
Dr. Bruce McFarlane
Meyers Norris Penny & LLP
(Winnipeg Office)
Dr. Junji Ono
Dr. James Passalis
Dr. Barry & Margaret Rayter
Ronald McDonald House
Charities of Canada
Dr. Kris Row
Septodont of Canada Inc.
The Thomas Sill Foundation Inc.
University of Manitoba Dental
Alumni Association
Western Canada Dental Society
The Winnipeg Dental Society
$10,000 - $24,999
Aikins, MacAulay & Thorvaldson LLP
Dr. Leslie & Patricia Allen
Alpha Omega Dental Fraternity
Foundation
Alpha Omega Foundation
of Canada
Aurum Ceramic Dental Labs Ltd.
Bisco Dental Products Canada
Bisco Inc.
Dr. Jean Bodnar
Dr. Michael Botsford
Canadian Dental Association
Canadian Foundation for the
Advancement of Orthodontics
Dr. Terry Carlyle
CDSPI
Colgate-Palmolive Canada Inc.
Dr. Trudy Corbett
Dr. Christopher Cottick & Marlene
Dieter-Cottick
Dr. Ralph & Olga Crawford
Dr. John Curran
Dr. Barry & Barbara Cutler
Dr. Colin & Margaret Dawes
Deloitte & Touche LLP
Dental Clinical Staff Association
Dentistry Class of 2006
Dentsply
Dr. Catherine M. Dale Dental
Corporation
Dr. Grant & Margaret Duncan
Dr. Douglas & Gail Fletcher
Dr. Fred Froese
Vera Garvin
Dr. Robert Glenn
Great-West Life
Dr. Monty & Marilyn Hall
Dr. Frank & Susanne Hechter
Dr. Ingrid Heim-Heyer & Ingo Heyer
Dr. Gary Hyman & Miriam Corne
Norma Jackin
Dr. Danielle Jobb
Dr. Patricia Kmet
Dr. Donald & Dorothy MacFarlane
Dr. Leland & Debra McFadden
Dr. Rakesh Mehta
Dr. Robert Meloff
Dr. Lorne Neff
Northern Manitoba Dental Society
Dr. John Odai
Dr. Jeffrey & Susan Okamura
Dr. Michael Popp
Dr. Greg & Janet Potter
Dr. Daniel Price
Dr. Vijay & Sunita Pruthi
Dr. Heinz & Christine Scherle
Dr. Arthur Schwartz
Dr. Blake & Michelle Sinclair
Sinclair Dental Co. Ltd.
Dr. Lori & William Stephen-James
Dr. Jack & Lois Stockton
Dr. Dan Stuart
Dr. Cory Sul
Sunstar America Inc.
Dr. William Thacker
Dr. Mitchell & Rosemary Vodrey
von Stackelberg Insurance Agency
& Financial Services Ltd.
Dr. Wilfred Weinstein
Dr. Glen Wilson
Dr. William Wiltshire
Dr. Ron Witzke
Dr. Chung-sut Yue
Zimmer Dental Corp.
The University of Manitoba makes every effort to ensure that donors are properly
recognized. Please contact the Philanthropy – Bannatyne Campus office at (204) 9775615 or [email protected] regarding any errors or omissions.
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Around Bannatyne
activities of alumni, faculty, and students of the faculty of dentistry
and the school of dental hygiene at the university of manitoba
Presentations – Delivered:
Cholakis, Ernest: Fixed-removable implant retained solutions
for the edentulous patient; annual Dentsply implant meetings,
Chicago IL.
Danchuk, Matthew: (Class of 2001) co-presenter: Sleep medicine
– beyond snores: Alternative treatments for obstructive sleep
apnea and interdisciplinary treatment; 50th annual meeting
of the Ontario College of Family Physicians Annual Scientific
Assembly- Family Medicine Forum 2012, Toronto Ontario,
November 15-17, 2012.
Elgazzar, Reda: An analysis of the bilateral sagittal split
osteotomy – determination of criteria for ambulatory surgery and
review of potential barriers. Oral presentation retrieved from
the MS-Dent. Thesis done by Dr. Trina Gudelot, OMS resident,
supervised by Dr. Lee McFadden. Oral presentation, the XXI
Congress of the European Association of Craniomaxillofacial
Surgery, Dubrovnik, Croatia, September 11 - 15, 2012.
Kotyk, Matthew (Class of 2013): Bisphenol-A(BPA) release
from dentally- related products; University of Manitoba B.Sc.
(Dent) student project in research forum at the Canadian Dental
Association meeting Saskatoon, SK, September, 2012.
MacDonald, Laura: The mouth is connected to the….oral
health and eating disorders. Setting the table for recovery
conference; eating disorders conference, Canadian Mental
Health Association, Manitoba Mental Health, Manitoba Division,
Winnipeg, June 2012.
MacDonald L, Holmqvist M, Amara F, Leclair L, Periera G, Wotton
D, Wener P: Enhancing faculty critical thinking skills through
the design of an assessment rubric to measure student critical
thinking and inter-professional collaboration. 32nd International
Conference on Critical Thinking and Education Reform, Berkeley,
California, July, 2012
MacDonald L, O’Neill P: Whole learning in the clinical setting:
Engaging students in their clinical learning. Faculty development
workshop, 88th annual session and exhibition (SoTLFest);
available online at www.adea.org; Resources Online: session
27.11; American Dental Education Association, Orlando,
Florida, March 2012.
MacDonald L, Nowakowski A, Schönwetter D: Actively engaging
students in affective, cognitive, and psychomotor learning
domains: knowing, being, and doing--trinity or trilogy? Faculty
development workshop, 88th annual session and exhibition
(SoTLFest, offered twice recognition); available online at www.
adea.org; resources online: session 71-67; American Dental
Education Association, Orlando, Florida, March 2012
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MacDonald L., Rothney J, Sloshower S, Roperto R, Schönwetter
D. Wow, look at all those web-based teaching resources:
maximizing web-base resources appropriately. 88th annual
session and exhibition, (SoTLFest; video-recorded session);
available online at www.adea.org; Electronic Video Sessions
Online; American Dental Education Association, Orlando,
Florida; March 2012.
Presentations – Poster:
Dr. Reda Elgazzar: Assessment of autogenous abdominal fat
and hydroxyapatite in frontal sinus obliteration after severe
frontal bone injuries. The XXI Congress of the European
Association of Craniomaxillofacial Surgery, Dubrovnik, Croatia,
September 11 - 15, 2012.
Dr. Reda Elgazzar: Assessment of autogenous abdominal fat and
hydroxyapatite in frontal sinus obliteration after severe frontal
bone injuries. Seventh Conference of the Egyptian Association
of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Grant Nile Tower, Cairo,
Egypt September 26 - 28, 2012.
Sloshower S, Alyward N, MacDonald L: Engaging students by
creating curriculum grounded in inter-professional education
through Service learning with a diabetes education health-care
team. 88th Annual Session and Exhibition, American Dental
Education Association, Orlando, Florida, March, 2012.
Publishing – Book Chapters:
Pandis N, Rinchuse Daniel J, Rinchuse Donald J, Noble J:
Evidence-based Clinical Practice. In: Evidence-based clinical
orthodontics, edited by Miles PG, Rinchuse Daniel J. Rinchuse
Donald J. Quintessence, 2012.
Noble J, Chapter 8. Evidence-based use of orthodontic
Temporary Skeletal Anchorage Device (TSADs). In: Evidencebased clinical orthodontics, edited by Miles PG, Rinchuse Daniel
J, Rinchuse Donald J. Quintessence, 2012.
Publishing – Periodicals:
Dr. Joanna Asadoorian: Autonomy and collaboration: Are they
mutually exclusive? Oh! Canada—Oral health e-magazine;
Volume 1, No.2; Summer 2012: page 37.
Workshops:
Dr. Reda Elgazzar:
• 3D and 4D planning for orthognathic surgery, Future University,
Cairo, Egypt, September 25, 2012.
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Around
Bannatyne
(continued from previous page)
• Three satellite workshops on: TMJ
arthroscopy, closed and open rhinoplasty
and distraction osteogenesis. Dubrovnik,
Croatia, 2012
• Facilitator, inter-professional education
session, University of Manitoba, Fort
Garry Campus October 2, 2012;
University of Manitoba, Faculty of
Dentistry, Bannatyne Campus, October
17, 2012.
• Participant: advanced trauma life
support, Health Science Centre, Winnipeg
MB, October 12, 13, 2012.
Awards – Research:
Dr. Joanna Asadoorian: Canadian Dental
Hygienists’ Association Research Award:
Exploring dental hygiene clinical decision
making—a mixed methods study of
potential organizational explanations:
Phase I. The award is sponsored by
Procter and Gamble and carries a prize
of $2,000; June, 2012.
Awards – National:
Prof. Laura MacDonald: CDHA Excellence
in Teaching Award 2011-2012;
Canadian Dental Hygienist Association
in participation with DENTSPLY, awarded
June, 2012.
Dr. Lawrence Watral (Class of 1988):
Governance Leadership Award from the
Ontario Dental Association in recognition
of four years of service as a member
of the General Council of the Ontario
Dental Association; at the session of
General Council, Toronto, ON, May,
2012.
Awards – International:
Dr. Ernest Cholakis: Her Majesty’s, Queen
Elizabeth II, Diamond Jubilee Medal this
past summer for contributions to the
profession and the community at large.
AFB • Winter 13
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call for submissions:
Published work in a peer-reviewed publication marks a high standard of
achievement that can be shared through the AFB Bibliography section. Notice of
appearances at seminars, conferences and other significant industry events are
also welcome for the Around Bannatyne section. Academics, alumni and students
are welcome to send in word of their activities to: [email protected].
Submissions are welcomed on an ongoing basis.
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AFB • Winter 13
Terrific Teachers
for 2012
International academics make their mark
in the classroom
Awards night 2012: Faculty Dean, Dr. Anthony Iacopino (top row,
left) and Dr. Dieter Schönwetter (top row, right), Director, Educational Resources and Faculty Development, congratulate the recipients
of the Faculty teaching awards for 2012 that include: (front row, from
left) Drs. Reynaldo Todescan, German Ramirez, Renato Roperto,
(top, from left after the Dean), Charlene Solomon, Ms. Kathy Yerex
and Lorraine Glassford. Missing but also named for teaching awards
for dentistry and dental hygiene are Drs. Rodrigo Cunha, Derek
Gaudes, Marhsall Hoffer, Tony Nowakowski, Archie McNicol and
Ms. Marcia Rushka. Also not shown is Dr. Anastasia Cholakis, who
was named the recipient of the American Academy of Periodontology
Award for outstanding teaching and mentoring in periodontics.
why become a member of the
T
TMembership
UMSDHAA? T
offers alumni access to information about what
is currently taking place at the School of Dental Hygiene:
• Research, faculty development & student life,
networking with other alumni and members of the dental
hygiene community.
• Plus, receive discounts on professional development
opportunities and other alumni events, recognize alumni
achievements, and opportunities to provide funding to
scholarships set up by the UMSDHAA.
TMembership
is open to:
• All alumni of the School of Dental Hygiene at the
University of Manitoba.
• Non-alumni who are members of the dental hygiene
community, as affiliate members.
• Those who are not a member of the dental hygiene
community, as supporting members.
– all for only a $20 annual fee –
Students of the School of Dental Hygiene can also join
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To join, or for more information, contact: Signe Jewett,
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T
Submitted by: Dr. German Ramirez-Yanez
DDS, Pedo Cert, MDSc, PhD, FRCD(C)
Assistant Professor, Dept. Oral Biology
Representative Academic Affiliates
T
his past October, the Faculty of Dentistry celebrated
its annual awards night. It was a great pleasure
to see that nine out of 14 awards for excellence
in teaching went to the internationally trained
academic affiliates.
I would like to thank the students for recognizing the
quality and approach of the academic affiliates teaching at
our school. Please join me and congratulate Drs. Reynaldo
Todescan, Charlene Solomon and Renato Roperto for their
achievement and extend the congratulations to Drs. Tony
Nowakowski, Derek Gaudes and Marshall Hoffer, who also
were awarded this year. Dr. Rodrigo Cunha was also presented
with the Staff Award by Dentistry II students.
As our Dean, Dr. Anthony Iacopino said in the MDA Bulletin,
“The more current method of learning is more self-directed.
Students and faculty interact more freely and the student
becomes an active participant in learning.”
This is a great achievement for all.
International Director Named
Dr. Nita Mazurat assumes new post
T
he Dean of Dentistry has announced that Dr. Nita
Mazurat has been appointed as the first full-time
Director of International Dental Programs at the
University of Manitoba’s Faculty of Dentistry.
“Dr. Mazurat will be expanding the role developed
by the previous director, Dr. Lawrence Stockton, who
retired last year and has been continuing to manage
this area on a part-time basis,” Dr. Anthony Iacopino
said in an announcement to all staff at the Faculty. “Dr.
Mazurat has been working closely with Dr. Stockton for
several years and is ideally suited to assume this new and
important role.”
Dr. Mazurat will be transitioning from her traditional
teaching responsibilities in Restorative Dentistry to
full-time administrative and management duties
associated with all existing and developing international
training programs, in addition to overseeing the newly
implemented screening program for patients who present
at the Faculty for treatment.
As well, Dr. Mazurat will continue to serve as the
Director of Infection Prevention and Control for the
Faculty, assisting various course directors and staff with
policies/procedures in this critical clinical area, Dean
Iacopino said.
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• The 2013 Alumni of Distinction Awards Banquet
September 20, 2013
for out of province
and associate members.
• The Alumni – Student Hockey Challenge
Date: TBC
To learn more about the benefits of membership,
contact any member of the UMDAA
executive board or send an email to:
plus, watch for information on the following events:
• The 2013 Annual General Meeting
• Continuing Dental Education Sessions
[email protected]
UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA
DENTAL ALUMNI
ASSOCIATION
membership means results!
The University of Manitoba
Dental Alumni Association
Publications Mail Agreement Number:
40063171
Faculty of Dentistry
D113 - 780 Bannatyne Ave.
Winnipeg, MB, R3E 0W2
www.umanitoba.ca/dentistry
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