Midwest Society of PeriodontologyNewsletter

President Message:

www.msperio.org Vol.55 No.2Fall 2011

Dear Midwest Society of Periodontics Members,

As the “Dog Days of Summer” have arrived, it was refreshing to review our Academy’s recent launch of its new journal ‘Clinical Advances in Periodontics’ in Periospectives. The new journal proves to be unique in providing Case-Based Learning and knowledge based Clinical Decision Making. A primary goal of the CAP is to translate new knowledge into practical applications that are relavent to practicing clinicians. This proves to be an exciting new addition for continued learning for all of us.

As I entered the profession there was an inititive called the Professional Partnership Program. The aim of this program being to strengthen relationships with our general dental practioners, and a focus on team work between dental professionals has been the foundation of treating patients. I commend Dr. Donald Clem’s message; that collaboration is the key to advancing science. In the ‘Periospectives’ he states ”it is important that our specialty be involved with dental and medical organizations as a resource and authorative voice for anything to do with periodontology”. And he points out that the AAP is working on joint projects with numerous organizations outside of dentistry.

We are making progress. Our District has been very fortunate to have very dedicated and talented Trustees. Presently, Greg Faust and Bill Sorensen are our returning Trustee’s and a Congradulations to Timothy Walsh as our newly elected Trustee. These individuals take their positions seriously and truly value your input. If you head to Miami for our annual meeting, please set time aside to attend to attend the District Forum on November 13th, and introduce yourself to your Trustee’s.

Looking ahead, the MSP Annual Meeting will be on February 24-26th, 2012 at the Renaissance Hotel in Chicago. Saturday’s program will feature Seb Ciancio and Larry Oxenhauer will be our Sunday speaker. On Friday a pre-meeting program sponsored by Sunstar has been confirmed with Kirk Pasqenelli presenting a full day’s program. More information on this limited attendance workshop will be forthcoming. In closing, our leadership is working hard at being proactive in charting a fresh course for periodontics. Take time to give your leaders valuable input. Or evenbetter, take time to volunteer in some capacity to make a difference in our specialty.

Midwest Society ofPeriodontology

2011-2012 Officersand

Executive Committee

PresidentDr. George Jumes

Appleton, WI

President ElectDr. Peter Cabrera

Chicago, IL

Vice PresidentDr. Elizabeth Grys

Brookfield, IL

SecretaryDr. Paul Ricchetti

Mayfield Heights, OH

TreasurerDr. Diego Velasquez

Fenton, MI

Past PresidentDr. Robert Eber

Dexter, MI

EditorDr. Constantine Politis

Oak Park, IL

Executive DirectorDr. Kenneth A. Krebs

Glenview, IL

All members and officers express a hearty welcome to each new member

and look forward to your participation in the Society

Reserve These Dates!!

Midwest Society of

Periodontology

54th Annual Meeting

February 24 – February 26, 2012

PRSRT STDU.S. Posatge

PAIDGLENVIEW, IL

60025Permit No. 72

Dr. George Jumes, President

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2012 PROGRAMFebruary 24–February 26, 2012

SPEAKER for Friday(Additional Fee and Limited Attendance)

Dr. Kirk PasquinelliTitle: “Periodontal and Implant Surgery in the Esthetic Zone”

SPEAKERS for Saturday and Sunday:Dr. Sebastian Ciancio

Title: “Lotions, Potions, Pastes and More”

Dr. Larry OxenhamTitle: “What Every Periodontist Needs to Know About Asset Protection”

Dr. Pamela K. McClain - President

Dr. Nancy L. Newhouse - President Elect

Dr. Stuart Froum - Vice President

Dr. Joan Otomo-Corgel - Secretary/Treasurer

Dr. Tim Walsh - District 4 Trustee

A hearty congratulations to Brady Hancock who will be awarded the “Outstanding Periodontal Educator” Award at the AAP Miami meeting.

AAP Elections & Awards

Look for Registration

Materials and Additional Meeting

Information in December

Sunday November 13 12:45pm – 2:15pm District 4 ForumConvention Center Level 1 - Room C126

The District forum provides you an opportunity to have dialogue with trustees about initiatives that the Academy is planning, and learn about issues that are being addressed by the Board of Trustees. An

agenda of forum topics will be posted on the AAP website prior to the Annual Meeting.

Monday November 14 5:15pm - 7:00pm General Assembly Business SessionConvention Center Level 2 - Room D237,238,239

Voting members are encouraged to attend the General Assembly Business Session. This is the session at which the Academy’s budget for the coming year will be proposed, Constitution and Bylaws amendments

will be recommended, new and re-elected trustees will be installed and outgoing trustees will be recognized. In addition, AAP Foundation scholarships and awards will be announced

Events to Attend at the AAP Meeting in Miami

Reserve These Dates!!Midwest Society of

Periodontology55nd Annual Meeting

February 24 – February 26, 2012

GRADUATE PROGRAM UPDATE

Graduate Class of 2011:

We said farewell to our fifth graduating class. We had three students’ graduating this year. Dr. Ana Janic will be joining a periodontal practice in Michigan. Dr. Syed Khalid is moving to Milwaukee and Dr. Tamika Thompson will be joining our university as a full-time faculty.

Dr. Ana Janic submitted the following article for publication:

Kolhatkar S, Mason SA, Janic A, Bhola M, Haque S, Winkler JR. Surgical CrownLengthening in the HIV-Positive Population: A Retrospective Analysis. JPeriodontol. 2011 Jul 22.

Dr. Syed Khalid submitted the following article for publication:

Kolhatkar S, Khalid S, Rolecki A, Bhola M, Winkler JR. Immediate dentalImplant placement in HIV-positive patients receiving highly active antiretroviralTherapy: a report of two cases and a review of the literature of implants placed in HIV-positive individuals. J Periodontol. 2011 Mar;82(3):505-11.

Dr. Tamika Thompson submitted the following article for publication:

Kolhatkar S, Bhola M, Thompson-Sloan TN. Sinus floor elevation via themaxillary premolar extraction socket with immediate implant placement: a caseseries. J Periodontol. 2011 Jun;82(6):820-8.

Faculty Publications:

• Kinaia BM, Steiger J, Neely AL, Shah M, Bhola M. Treatment of Class II molar furcation involvement: meta-analyses of reentry results. J Periodontol. 2011 Mar;82(3):413-28.

• McIntosh CL, Kolhatkar S, Winkler JR, Ojha J, Bhola M. An unusual case of generalized severe gingival enlargement during pregnancy. Gen Dent. 2010 Nov-Dec;58(6):e272-8.

• Humayun N, Kolhatkar S, Souiyas J, Bhola M. Mucosal coronally positioned flap for the management of excessive gingival display in the presence of hypermobility of the upper lip and vertical maxillary excess: a case report. J Periodontol. 2010 Dec;81(12):1858-63.

• Kolhatkar S, Haque SA, Winkler JR, Bhola M. Root coverage in an HIV-positive individual: combined use of a lateral sliding flap and resin-modified glass ionomer for the management of an isolated severe recession defect. J Periodontol. 2010 Apr;81(4):632-40.

• Litonjua LA. More about occlusal loading. J Am Dent Assoc. 2010 Mar;141(3):254, 256.

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University Of Detroit Mercy School Of Dentistry Cont.

On-Going Publications

• Prashar V, Bhola M, Vizirakis M. Andreas Michael Vizirakis Accuracy in measurements of implant length: a comparison of CBCT, peri-apical and panoramic radiographs.

• Implant Surgery in the HIV-positive Patient. Part III- A prospective study evaluating early healing and Implant survival Kolhatkar S, Winkler JR, Bhola M.

• Periodontal Surgery in the HIV-positive Patient. Part II- Bilateral Lateral Sliding Flaps For Management Of Extreme Recession Kolhatkar S, McIntosh C, Haque S, Winkler JR, Bhola M.

• Periodontal Surgery in the HIV-positive Patient. Part III Pre-prosthetic Crown Lengthening Surgery in a Patient with a 22 year history of HIV-Positive. Kolhatkar S, Mason S, Haque S Winkler JR , Bhola M

• Periodontal and Restorative Treatment Options For Non Carious Cervical Lesions. Kolhatkar S, Litonjua L, Bhola M

Incoming Graduate Students:

We welcomed our first year graduate students. Dr. Farhad Amini graduated from University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry in 2011. Dr. Tamaara Morris is a former graduate of the University of Detroit Mercy and was in private practice in Chicago, IL, prior to joining our program. Dr. Marinele Campos is a dental graduate with a PhD from the University of Sao Paolo in Brazil. She was a faculty member in the Department of Periodontics at University of Southern California prior to joining our program.

Faculty and Graduate Student News:

One of our second year residents, Dr. Michael Vizirakis was selected as a finalist for the 2011 Volpe Award at Ohio State University, College of Dentistry. Dr. Vizirakis presented his research titled, “Accuracy in measurements of implant length: a comparison of CBCT, peri-apical and panoramic radiographs.” Several of our faculty members at the dental school, including Dr. Monish Bhola, Dr. David Darany, Dr. Linda Dobis, Dr. Shilpa Kolhatkar, Dr. Anthony Neely, Dr. Jacob Steiger, Dr. Sameer Zakaria and Dr. Michael Wojick from the Department of Periodontology were featured in Detroit Hour Magazine as Top Dentists, based on a peer-evaluation.

We all wish the district IV graduate programs a successful year ahead.

Luncheon For Learning 20121. Evaluation of a Novel Ridge Preservation Technique: A Clinical,

Histologic and Volumetric Study• Review alveolar bone remodeling after tooth loss• Clinical efficacy of ridge preservation strategies• Evaluation of three ridge preservation techniques Dr. Gustavo Avila-Ortiz Iowa City, IA

2. Why Periodontists Should be Doing More Canine Exposures• Simplified exposure techniques.• How to treat difficult cases.• Open versus closed approach.• How to market yourself to orthodontists.Dr. Michel Z Dib Montreal, Canada

3. Eat Your Wheaties and Be a Champion! (of Evidence Based Dentistry) • Staying current with an ever-changing knowledge base.• Challenges implementing EBD in your practice• EBD as a marketing tool and get your referrals on boardDr. Jill Doan Chicago, IL

4. Safe Sedation• Patient assessment• Different sedation modalities• Treating complicationsDr. Marvin Greene Chicago, IL

5. The Use of Lasers in Treating Periodontal Disease• Results from use in private practice• Limitations and Expectations• Integrating lasers into periodontal practicesDr. Kirk W. Noraian Bloomington, IL

6. Particulate Bone Graft Material: When, What and Why?• What is the purpose of augmenting an extraction site, anyways?• Are all bone grafting materials created equal?• What are the factors that influence the selection of a bone graft material?Dr. Marq Sams, Wichita, KS

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New Graduate Students 2011

The following students are accepted into the Periodontal Graduate Program beginning July 2011:

Dr. Abdel Azeem - Earned his DDS from Cairo University, Egypt 2005. Dr. Braden C. Atkins - Earned his DMD degree from Case Western Reserve University in 2011. Dr. Shahir A. Malek- Earned his DDS from Misr International University, Egypt 2009.

Graduating Class of 2011

Dr. Ahmed Alzahrani - will return back to Saudi Arabia to start private practice. Dr. Dima Lakkis – started private practice in Virginia and Dr. Everett Wu - will remain in Cleveland, Ohio for private practice.

Selected Publications by the Graduate Students and Faculty

Joshi, N., Bissada, N.F., Bodner, D., MacLennan, G.T., Narendran, S., Jurevic, R., Skillicorn, R. Association Between Periodontal Disease and Prostate Specific Antigen Levels in Chronic Prostatitis Patients. J.

Periodontol. 2010 6:864-869

Al-Zahrani, M., Bamashmous, S., Bissada, N.F. Effect of Adjunctive Use of Photodynamic Therapy in Periodontal Maintenance of Patients With Type 2 Diabetes. Egyptian Dental J. 2010 56:26-32.

Krejci, C., Bissada, N.F. Periodontitis and its Relation to HormonalChanges, Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes, and Osteoporosis. J Oral Health andPrevent Dent. Accepted for publication, 2011

Palomo, L., Buencamino-Fransicsco, MC., Carey, JJ., Sivanandy, M., Thacker, H.Is long-term bisphosphonate therapy associated with benefits to the periodontium in postmenopausal women. Menopause. 2011 Feb; 18(2):164-70.

Presentations by Graduate Students

The graduate program in periodontics was represented at the March 2011 IADR 89th General Session in San Diego, California with presentations by Dr. Naheed Mohamed “Impact of Platelet –Rich Fibrin of Oral Wound Healing: A Clinical, molecular, and electron microscopic study”, Dr. Cecilia Perera “Impact of Statin Therapy on the Treatment of Chronic Periodontitis” and Dr. Luis Pires “Bone Surface and Heat Generation Using Different Burs for Osteotomy”.

Department News

Dr. Charlene Krejci received the 2011 Educator AAP Award of Outstanding Teaching and Mentoring in Periodontics at CWRU.

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Our graduating class includes Hsun-liang Albert Chan who will be teaching at the University of Michigan

this year, and was also the recipient of the Ramfjord Award for Excellence, Summer Teaching Fellowship,

and the AAP Chasens Teaching and Research Fellowship, Albert was also a finalist for the AAP Richard J.

Lazzara Fellowship in Advanced Implant Surgery, Jia Hui Fu who will be returning to Singapore to continue

to be a faculty at the National University of Singapore, Daylene Leong who will be returning to Singapore to

join a group practice, and Nikolas Tatarakis who received a 1 year ITI Fellowship, and will stay at Eastman

University in London, England.

We would also like to take this opportunity to congratulate our students who have passed the ABP Board

Exam and have become Board Certified Periodontists this past year: Richard Koh, Angie Lee, Thiego

Morelli, and Giorgio Pagni, (all from the graduating class of 2010). In addition, Dr. Thiago Morelli was the

winner of 2010 AAP Balint Orban Memorial Research Competition. Dr. Angie Lee won the First Prize in the

2011 Midwest Society of Periodontology Graduate Student Research Forum Competition and was a finalist

for this year’s Volpe Prize Clinical Research Competition.

Case Western Reserve University University of Michigan School of Dentistry Cont.

University of Missouri-Kansas City Cont.

c. MacNeill, S. R., Cobb, C. M. (2011) Management of Patients with Aggressive Periodontitis. In: Hall’s Critical Decisions in Periodontology. Editors: Harpenau, L., Kao, R.T., Lundergan, W., Sanz, M. 5th edition, B. C. Decker, Inc., London. Chapter 88. Publication date September 2011.

d. Satheesh KM, MacNeill SR, Rapley, JW, Cobb CM. The CEJ: A Biofilm and Calculus Trap. Compend Cont Ed Dent 2011; 32(2): 30-37.

e. Cobb CM, MacNeill SR, Satheesh K. Evidence-based Practice of Periodontics. Journal of the American College of Dentists 2010; 77(4):30-34.

New ResidentsIn July we will welcome 2 new residents to the Program, Dr. Sara Walls who graduated in 2011 from UMKC, and Dr. Mike Norouzinia, a graduate of the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.

AAP MeetingWe are planning to have the UMKC alumni reception on Monday, November 14th 2011 in conjunction with the Annual AAP meeting in Miami.

In closing, I would like to wish you all a very happy summer.

Sincerely,

Simon R. MacNeill BDS., DDS Director, Advanced Education Program in Periodontics

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Dr. Gregory Phillips (1992) received a 2011 AAP Educator Award for Outstanding Teaching and Mentoring in Periodontics. Dr. Phillips has been a part-time faculty member for many years teaches in the graduate clinic 1 day per week.

Dr. Saba Khan (2005) was recently named as the graduate program director at University of Illinois-Chicago effective July 2011. Dr. Khan only recently joined the faculty full-time at UIC and her potential was obviously recognized in her selection as program director.

Recent Publications:Blanchard SB, Almasri AM, Gray JL. Periodontal-endodontic lesion of a three rooted maxillary

premolar – report of a case. J Periodontol 81 (5):783-788, 2010.

Smith PN, Palenick CJ, Blanchard SB. The microbial contamination and the sterilization/disinfection of surgical guides used in the placement of dental implants. Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants 26(2): 274-81, 2011.

Shin D, Blanchard SB, Ito M, Chu T-M. Peripheral quantitative computer tomographic, histomorphometric, and removal torque analyses of two different non-coated implants in a rabbit model. Clin Oral Implant Res 22: 242-250, 2011

Patel AM, Blanchard SB, Christen AG, Bandy RW, Romito, LM. A survey of U.S. periodontists’ knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors related to tobacco cessation interventions. J Periodontol 82(3): 367-76, 2011

John V, Papageorge M, Jehangiri L, Wheater M, Cappelli D, Frazer R, Sohn W. Recruitment, Development, and Retention of Dental Faculty in a Changing Environment. J Dent Ed 75(1): 82-89, 2011

Zhang W, Fang M, Song F, Windsor LJ. Effects of Cigarette Smoke Condensate and Nicotine on Human Gingival Fibroblast-Mediated Collagen Degradation. J Periodontol 2011, 82(7), 1071-1079.

Al-Shibani NK, Labban NY, Kowolik MJ, Ruby JD, Windsor LJ. Responses of Human Neutrophils to nicotine and/or Porphyromonas gingivalis. J Periodontol. (Epub ahead of print Feb 2011)

Blanchard S, Derderian G, Averitt T, John V, Newell DH. Cervical Enamel Projections And Associated Pouch-Like Opening In Mandibular Furcations. J Periodontol (Epub ahead of print June 2011)

We wish all District IV graduate programs a successful upcoming year and look forward to seeing you in Miami in November and at the Midwest Society of Periodontology Annual Meeting in February 2012.

Indiana University School of Dentistry Cont. Indiana University School of DentistryGraduate Class of 2011:We have recently bid farewell to five graduating students: Drs. Janice Kaeley, Seung Jun (John)

Lee, Erez Nosrati, Vikas Puri, and Samira Toloue. I am not sure if this is a reflection of the economy or not, but as of this writing (early July), none of the recent graduates has any definitive practice plans in place. Dr. Janice Kaeley is expecting twins later this year and may remain in the Indianapolis area at least until after the delivery of her babies. Dr. John Lee is still in the process of finishing his research and is exploring options for practice opportunities. Dr. Erez Nosrati is exploring practice options in the Chicago area along with his fiancée, Dr. Irene Berman (DDS IUSD 2011). Drs. Samira Toloue and Vikas Puri are also exploring their future practice plans at this time. Samira has relocated to Austin, Texas and is exploring practice opportunities in the area and Vikas is considering multiple locations for future practice. We wish all of our graduates the best in their future endeavors and look forward to future successful achievement of ABP Diplomate status.

As of mid-July, Drs. Nosrati and Toloue have successfully defended their research projects, submitted a manuscript for publication and were awarded their MSD degrees. Drs. Kaeley, Puri, and Lee are in the final stages of completing their research projects. Dr. Nosrati’s research project was a cross-sectional examination of the gingival status in pediatric cardiac patients compared to matched healthy controls. Dr. Toloue compared the clinical and histomorphometric results of using of calcium sulfate or FDBA for socket preservation. Dr. Kaeley is evaluating the effect of cigarette smoke condensate and nicotine on the proteolytic activity of several suspected periodontal pathogens, Dr. Puri is evaluating TLR-2 mRNA expression in the epithelial cells in saliva of patients with chronic periodontitis, and Dr. Lee is evaluating the variations between faculty and students in periodontal diagnosis and treatment planning in the context of biweekly calibration exercises.

Incoming Graduate Students:We now have four new graduate students who joined the program in July. Dr. Brittany Lane is a

2011 DDS graduate of Marquette University. Dr. Mahogany Miles is a 2011 DMD graduate from Boston University. Dr. Sayij Makkattil completed his dental training as well as a prosthodontic program from Bharati Vidyappeth Dental College (1993, 1999 respectively). Dr. Weiping Zhang completed his dental training and an oral pathology residency at Sichuan University (2002, 2006, respectively) and recently received a PhD in oral biology from IUSD (2011). We are excited about them joining the program in light of their diverse training and backgrounds.

Student Awards:The recipient of the Henry M. Swensen Awards for Clinical and Didactic Excellence in Graduate

Periodontics for 2010-2011 was third year resident, Dr. Samira Toloue. Dr. Toloue excelled in all areas during three years of the program and consistently scored well on the AAP In-Service examinations. Samira was also selected as a finalist for the IUPUI Research Day competition for graduate students and was one of only ten nationwide finalists for the Volpe Prize for Clinical Periodontal Research recently held at the Ohio State University. Samira was also awarded a monetary grant from Osteohealth for a manuscript and clinical case report on the treatment of a severe periodontal defect using Gem-21S. Congratulations to Samira for all her hard work and effort as an exemplary resident over the past three years.

ABP Results:Drs. Diksha Katwal, Sung-En Huang, Siva Prakasam, Pragtipal Saini, Issa Dkiedek (VA), Alex

Tzanos (VA) were all 2010 graduates and successfully passed the ABP Qualifying (Written) Examination given last September.

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University of IowaOn May 26, 2011, the department hosted a Student Awards Luncheon to honor Chris Poulsen, a 4th

year dental student, for winning the American Academy of Periodontology Student award, Debbie Dietrich, also a 4th year student, for the Frank I. Molsberry award, and graduate student Dr. Derek Borgwardt, the CM Fraleigh award. Two third year dental students, Mitch Gubler and Katherine Motz, received the Greenawalt award and will participate in a week long summer externship directed by Dr. Steven Clark in our Department. This opportunity is designed to give dental students a more in depth view of periodontics.

Dr. Allen Kvidera is Iowa’s recipient of the American Academy of Periodontology Faculty Award this year. Dr. Kvidera received his DDS from Iowa in 1976 and completed his specialty training in Periodontics in 1978. While in private practice limited to Periodontics in Davenport, Iowa, he continued to pursue graduate education and earned his Ph.D. (Interdisciplinary in Periodontics and Anatomy) in 1985. For over 30 years, he has commuted a day a week, teaching in both our predoctoral and postdoctoral programs. He has rarely missed a single day and has been a faculty member we can always count on. The Department and our students have valued Dr. Kvidera’s contributions, which have included not only teaching in clinic, but also direction of a literature review course for graduate students for several years. Dr. Kvidera is also a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology, a Fellow of the International College of Dentists, and twice President of the Iowa Society of Periodontology. We appreciate his commitment and generosity with his time and expertise.

Amy Riffel, D.D.S., and Derek Borgwardt, D.D.S., both third year Periodontal Residents, successfully defended their M.S. theses on April 13 and April 26, respectively. The title of Dr. Borgwardt’s thesis was “Histatin 5. Attenuated IL-8 Dendritic Cell Response to P. gingivalis HagB.” He was mentored by Dr. Kim Brogden. Dr. Riffel’s project was named “Osteoblast Aggregates Cultivated in a 3-Dimensional Culture Environment Rigorously Respond To Porphyromonas gingivalis Culture Supernatants.” She was also mentored by Dr. Brogden. Both Amy and Derek complete their Periodontics Certificates at the end of June. Dr. Riffel traveled to Arizona to attend a practice management course in April, and she is planning to enter private practice in the Colorado Springs area. Dr. Borgwardt will be joining Dr. Ann Romanowski in practice in Iowa City. We are proud to welcome both of these outstanding individuals as peers in our specialty.

Dr. Satheesh Elangovan coming from Harvard University will be joining our faculty in July, and Dr. Paula Weistroffer were recently awarded scholarships by the AAP Foundation Fellowship to the ADEA/AAL Institute for Teaching & Learning for the Health Professions. They will be attending two 3½ day training sessions this fall at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill dedicated to gaining teaching competencies and other academic skills. This will be an excellent opportunity for professional development.

Additionally Dr. Gustavo Avila-Ortiz joins the faculty in July coming from the University of Michigan. Both will be tenure track faculty with clinical teaching and research components to their appointments.

Our two new first year residents have their Advanced Periodontology Orientation the month of July 2011. Dr. Chris Poulsen comes from the University of Iowa as a 2011 graduate of the Dental College and Dr. Monica Raina comes from the University of Western Ontario as a 2010 graduate just completing a Graduate Practice Residency at The University of Rochester in New York during 2010 -2011.

Saint Louis UniversityOur program welcomes three new residents. Dr. Omar Huni graduated from Al-Arab Medical University

in 2002 and completed an internship at the same university in 2003. Dr. Tarleton graduated from the University of Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry in 2011. Dr. Fabia Younus completed an AEGD program at the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston in 2011 and graduated from the University of Karachi – Fatima Jinnah Dental College in 2009.

Three residents graduated from the program this year: Drs. Laura Capati, Edison Abril and Hesham Abdulkarim. They completed the following research projects as part of their Master’s degree: Dental implants placed in previously failed sites in an educational setting: Survival rate and risk factors; Survival rates of dental implants in patients who were on oral bisphosphonate therapy: A 13-year retrospective study; and Short-term evaluation of bioactive glass bone graft material used in modified osteotome sinus elevation techniques.

Congratulations to 2010 graduate Dr. Ryan Davis for successfully completing the American Board of Periodontology certification examination.

We welcome the addition of Dr. Rick Biethman to our faculty. Dr. Biethman recently relocated back to our area and we are pleased to have him as a faculty member. Dr. Marshall Manne recently retired from his faculty position at Saint Louis University. He served many years and his dedication and service will be missed.

We’re sorry to pass along that Dr. Harold Schreiber passed away earlier this year after a brief illness. Dr. Schreiber was a Past President of the Midwest Society of Periodontology. He taught for 10 years at Saint Louis University. Prior to that, he was Chairman of the Department of Periodontology at Washington University School of Dental Medicine. He practiced periodontics for an amazing 64 years. His enthusiasm for teaching and private practice served as an example for everyone in our specialty.

This year we accepted five dedicated students from the candidates we interviewed: Andrew

Barnett, DDS from the University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, Jia Chang, DDS, PhD from

Wuhan University, College of Stomatology, Peoples Republic of China, who has been involved in doing

several high level basic research at both University of Michigan and University of California at Los Angles,

Ebone Jordan-Ujari, DDS, from the University Michigan School of Dentistry, Ann Arbor Michigan who

has just completed 1 year of GPR training at University of Illinois, in Chicago, Brooke Pancer, DDS, from

McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, Tapan Koticha, DDS, MS from Nair Hospital Dental College,

Mumbai, India who was a prosthodontics faculty at National University of Singapore, where he also earned

his MS degree and prosthetic training.

In addition we have accepted two outstanding Postdoctoral Scholar students: Juan Carlos Rodriguez,

DDS from the Universidad Santa Maria in Caracas Venezuela and Fernando Suarez, DDS from Universidad

of Spain, Madrid.

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Ohio State UniversityMayo ClinicWe experienced another busy year at Mayo Clinic. Every year seems to be busier than the previous year.

All of our postgraduate programs experience a bittersweet summer, graduating residents and welcoming new residents. We bid a fond farewell to Dr. Scott Adashek in June. Scott is now practicing in a group practice in Scottsdale, Arizona. Scott is a very good clinician, extremely hard worker, and a gentleman, the recipe for success. He completed a very interesting research project “Periodontal Disease and the Risk of Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma.”

Dr. Eddie Morales, a graduate of Marquette is now the Chief Resident. Eddie is working out the details on a number of options for research projects. As part of the second year of training he will complete a rotation in the Anesthesiology Department.

The department welcomed Dr. Pearl Lai, a graduate of the University of Colorado. Dr. Lai has been in private practice for two years and brings a wealth of clinical experience to the residency. Pearl has been a welcomed addition to the department.

No resident interviews were conducted this summer. The program is in the “off” year and will not accept a resident this year. The next cycle will start next summer with resident interviews, accepting one resident to start the program in June 2013.

The graduate program is fortunate to have a close working relationship with both the Prosthodontic and Orthodontic programs. We learn from each other, and the residents gain invaluable clinical experience as a result of the close working relationship.

We welcomed two new program directors to the Department of Dental Specialties. Dr. Salinas to the Prosthodontic Program and Dr. Volz to the Orthodontic Program Both are fine additions, superior clinicians, and have been at Mayo a number of years. Dr. Regennitter stepped down as the Orthodontics Program Director but remains at Mayo and Dr. Steve Eckert retired from Mayo and joined a busy group practice.

Dr. Phil Sheridan continues to set the standards by which we are judged. I doubt any of us will be able to provide the quality and quantity of compassionate care he provides on a daily basis. Phil has already celebrated 40 plus years at Mayo Clinic.

Many changes are and will occur in the Department. Our Orthodontic colleagues will be offering extended hours to accommodate patient schedules starting in the fall. It is certain that more brainstorming will occur in an effort to best serve our patients.

At The Ohio State University (OSU) Graduate Program we recently welcomed the newest members of

our Buckeye Perio family, the class of 2014: Dr. Muneera Burashed (Kuwait University; Kuwait), Dr. Ming Chien (Chang Shan Medical University; Taiwan), Dr. Rachna Hegde (Patil Dental College; India), and Dr. Matthew Lemke (OSU).

In early June, we celebrated the graduation of the class of 2011. Dr. Nidhi Jain, our 2010-2011 Chief Resident, whose MS thesis was on “Gingival Crevicular Fluid Concentrations of Azithromycin in Health and Gingivitis”, is in private practice in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Eric Anderson, whose MS research was on “Pre-Wounding and Connective Tissue Grafts”, is in Denver, Colorado, in private practice. Dr. Pinar Emecen-Huja, whose research on “Crevicular Fluid Content During Wound Healing: Comparison Between Tooth and Implant” received the 2011 IADR/Implant Research Group Young Investigator Award in Clinical Sciences, will be continuing her academic career as a faculty at the University of Kentucky. Dr. Emecen-Huja has also been selected as an Orban prize finalist for the upcoming 2011 annual AAP meeting in Miami, FL. Dr. Kevin Harrison defended his MS thesis research on “Implant Placement in Conjunction With the Ridge Split Technique” and is now in private practice in Albuquerque, New Mexico. We congratulate our 2011 graduates for their achievements!

Residents, alumni and faculty had to opportunity to attend lectures and presentations by several speakers, including Drs. Gary Coatoam, Vlad Shapiro (OSU ’08), and Mark Reynolds, Professor and Chair of Periodontics at the University of Maryland. Dr. Reynolds was the keynote speaker at the annual OSU Perio Research Day this past April.

Congratulations to Drs. Elbert Chang (’03), Stacey Papapostolou (’09), Irma Iskandar (’10), Chad Matthews (’10), and Shaun Rotenberg (’10) for attaining ABP Diplomate status!

The third VOLPE Prize, an international periodontal clinical research competition co-sponsored by OSU and Colgate, was held at OSU on May 20, 2011. Congratulations to all the finalists, who came from the US, Canada and Mexico to present their clinical research work! Dr. Emecen-Huja represented OSU, and Dr. Sangeeta Chandrasekharan from the University of Illinois at Chicago was this year’s winner.

We look forward to seeing all OSU alumni and friends at our annual Buckeye Reception, which will be held on Monday, November 14, 2011, at 7:00 pm, during the upcoming AAP annual meeting in Miami, FL. Further details will be available in the meeting program.

Drs. Bana Anbari, David Diamond, Nishant Joshi and Naheed Mohamed recently became diplomates of the American Board of Periodontology. Congratulations! Dr. Naheed Mohamed was one of the finalists at the Volpe competition in Columbus, 2011, for the presentation of his research.

• There is a full time faculty clinical teaching and administrative position available at Case Western Reserve University, Periodontal Graduate Program. For more information please contact Dr. Bissada at: nabil.bissada@case.edu.

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University of Missouri-Kansas CityWe presently have three residents in our program:

1. Just finishing this program is Kun-Jang (Jerry) Chang, D.M.D. Dr. Chang’s research is “The rela-tionship between diabetes control and periodontal health: A retrospective analysis of possible microvascular changes.”

2. Luke Liszka, D.M.D. is starting his 2nd year.

3. Two new residents are starting our program:

a. Branko Alavanja, D.D.S.

b. Anand D. Patel, D.D.S.

Both graduated from Indiana University School of Dentistry.

Indianapolis VA Medical Center

Indiana University School of Dentistry Cont.We have eight IUSD graduates that are new Diplomates of the American Board of Periodontology since

last year. Successfully passing the ABP Certifying (Oral) Exam in May 2011 were Drs. Ana Gossweiler (1996), Diksha Katwal (2010), Sung-En Huang (2010), Siva Prakasam (2010), Pragtipal Saini (2010), Issa Dkiedek (VA 2010), Alex Tzanos (VA 2010) and Julie Combs (DDS IUSD 2005). Over the last ten years, 48 IUSD graduates have become ABP Diplomates which is an outstanding reflection of the individuals as well as the program.

Faculty News:The entire IUSD family lost a vital faculty member when Dr. Jim Sarbinoff (1981) suddenly passed

away in early April at age 63. Jim had a very successful private practice career and joined the department as a full-time faculty member two years ago. Jim was highly loved and respected by pre-doctoral students, graduate students, faculty and current and former patients. He will be greatly missed by all and may he rest in peace.

Hearty congratulations are extended to Dr. E. Brady Hancock (1974) who was selected as the AAP Outstanding Periodontal Educator for 2011. This award recognizes Brady’s many outstanding contributions to periodontal education for the past 30+ years; first in the U.S. Navy and then as program director and department chairman at IUSD. This is a culmination of his many dedicated years of service to periodontal education and is the highest recognition that the AAP can bestow on a periodontal educator.

We wish to welcome three new faculty members, Drs. Elizabeth Ramos (VA 2005), Julie Combs (DDS IUSD 2005) and Sarah Herd (2007) who have accepted academic appointments at IUSD. As noted earlier, Dr. Ramos has joined the full-time faculty whose time will be divided between the pre-doctoral and graduate students while Dr. Combs has been teaching part-time Friday mornings in the graduate clinic and Dr. Herd is helping out part-time 2 days per week in the pre-doctoral and dental hygiene clinics.

Last June, Dr. Henry Swenson officially retired from IUSD after many decades of service to IUSD, the AAP and the Midwest Society of Periodontology. Henry is one of the founding members of the Midwest Society of Periodontology and was recognized at the February 2011 MSP meeting where Henry was presented with a plaque for his outstanding contributions to the Society.

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Greetings to you from the University of Missouri-Kansas City. It is my pleasure to share with you our annual update.

AccreditationIn November 2010 we completed a successful site visit from the Commission for Dental Accreditation, the culmination of 2 years of effort for all involved. I want to say a huge ‘thank you’ to the faculty, staff and residents who helped with this monumental task, as I could not have done this all on my own. This is a seven year cycle, and we received many compliments on the Program and School and no recommendations

ResidentsThis year we had 1 resident complete the program; Dr. Marcus Blue who has entered private practice in Basalt, Colorado. We wish him well as he starts his career.

Both residents who graduated in 2010, Dr. Humaira Habib and Dr. Eric Driver successfully challenged the American Board of Periodontology examination this May, and we are extremely proud of their achievement. FacultyThis year we welcomed Dr. Mabel Salas, a graduate of the Ohio State Program and a Diplomate of the American Board. She is a dynamic addition to our faculty and works tirelessly with the residents when she is in the grad clinic.

ClinicOur third year residents Drs. Umaki and Beaini are well into the program performing numerous advanced techniques, and our second year residents, Drs Mike Cady, Chris Hawkins and Adam McClellan are progressing well, learning to balance clinic and didactic requirements. In addition this year, Clinical and Applied Research which shared our space, was moved to another area of the School opening up our clinic for expansion and some much needed improvements.

Research

1. Our third year residents, Dr. Mike Umaki and Dr. Nabil Beaini are investigating the ‘Effect of Posterior Class II Composite Restorations on Bone Loss. A Retrospective Study’.

2. Both of our staff hygienists, Connie and Valerie have spent the last 2 years working on their Master’s, while continuing to work full time in the Department, and are due to complete this summer.

a. Jamison, C. Periodontal Maintenance: An Exploratory Study

b. Brand, V. Impact of Motivational Interviewing on Compliance to Periodontal Maintenance Procedures and Homecare

3. One of our second year residents, Dr. Chris Hawkins is pursuing his Master’s with a working title of ‘Microbial Adherence to SLA and HA Coated Dental Implant Surfaces’.

Publications by our department faculty &/or from the residency include

a. Salas MM, McClellan AC, MacNeill SR, Satheesh KM, Cobb CM. Interproximal cervical lesions caused by incorrect flossing technique. Int J Dent Hyg 2011; Submitted for Publication.

b. MacNeill SR, Rokos JW, Umaki M, Satheesh KM and Cobb CM. Conservative Treatment of Localized Juvenile Spongiotic Gingival Hyperplasia. Clinical Advances in Periodontics. 2011:1. Accepted for Publication 03/02/2011

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University of Missouri-Kansas CityWe presently have three residents in our program:

1. Just finishing this program is Kun-Jang (Jerry) Chang, D.M.D. Dr. Chang’s research is “The rela-tionship between diabetes control and periodontal health: A retrospective analysis of possible microvascular changes.”

2. Luke Liszka, D.M.D. is starting his 2nd year.

3. Two new residents are starting our program:

a. Branko Alavanja, D.D.S.

b. Anand D. Patel, D.D.S.

Both graduated from Indiana University School of Dentistry.

Indianapolis VA Medical Center

Indiana University School of Dentistry Cont.We have eight IUSD graduates that are new Diplomates of the American Board of Periodontology since

last year. Successfully passing the ABP Certifying (Oral) Exam in May 2011 were Drs. Ana Gossweiler (1996), Diksha Katwal (2010), Sung-En Huang (2010), Siva Prakasam (2010), Pragtipal Saini (2010), Issa Dkiedek (VA 2010), Alex Tzanos (VA 2010) and Julie Combs (DDS IUSD 2005). Over the last ten years, 48 IUSD graduates have become ABP Diplomates which is an outstanding reflection of the individuals as well as the program.

Faculty News:The entire IUSD family lost a vital faculty member when Dr. Jim Sarbinoff (1981) suddenly passed

away in early April at age 63. Jim had a very successful private practice career and joined the department as a full-time faculty member two years ago. Jim was highly loved and respected by pre-doctoral students, graduate students, faculty and current and former patients. He will be greatly missed by all and may he rest in peace.

Hearty congratulations are extended to Dr. E. Brady Hancock (1974) who was selected as the AAP Outstanding Periodontal Educator for 2011. This award recognizes Brady’s many outstanding contributions to periodontal education for the past 30+ years; first in the U.S. Navy and then as program director and department chairman at IUSD. This is a culmination of his many dedicated years of service to periodontal education and is the highest recognition that the AAP can bestow on a periodontal educator.

We wish to welcome three new faculty members, Drs. Elizabeth Ramos (VA 2005), Julie Combs (DDS IUSD 2005) and Sarah Herd (2007) who have accepted academic appointments at IUSD. As noted earlier, Dr. Ramos has joined the full-time faculty whose time will be divided between the pre-doctoral and graduate students while Dr. Combs has been teaching part-time Friday mornings in the graduate clinic and Dr. Herd is helping out part-time 2 days per week in the pre-doctoral and dental hygiene clinics.

Last June, Dr. Henry Swenson officially retired from IUSD after many decades of service to IUSD, the AAP and the Midwest Society of Periodontology. Henry is one of the founding members of the Midwest Society of Periodontology and was recognized at the February 2011 MSP meeting where Henry was presented with a plaque for his outstanding contributions to the Society.

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Greetings to you from the University of Missouri-Kansas City. It is my pleasure to share with you our annual update.

AccreditationIn November 2010 we completed a successful site visit from the Commission for Dental Accreditation, the culmination of 2 years of effort for all involved. I want to say a huge ‘thank you’ to the faculty, staff and residents who helped with this monumental task, as I could not have done this all on my own. This is a seven year cycle, and we received many compliments on the Program and School and no recommendations

ResidentsThis year we had 1 resident complete the program; Dr. Marcus Blue who has entered private practice in Basalt, Colorado. We wish him well as he starts his career.

Both residents who graduated in 2010, Dr. Humaira Habib and Dr. Eric Driver successfully challenged the American Board of Periodontology examination this May, and we are extremely proud of their achievement. FacultyThis year we welcomed Dr. Mabel Salas, a graduate of the Ohio State Program and a Diplomate of the American Board. She is a dynamic addition to our faculty and works tirelessly with the residents when she is in the grad clinic.

ClinicOur third year residents Drs. Umaki and Beaini are well into the program performing numerous advanced techniques, and our second year residents, Drs Mike Cady, Chris Hawkins and Adam McClellan are progressing well, learning to balance clinic and didactic requirements. In addition this year, Clinical and Applied Research which shared our space, was moved to another area of the School opening up our clinic for expansion and some much needed improvements.

Research

1. Our third year residents, Dr. Mike Umaki and Dr. Nabil Beaini are investigating the ‘Effect of Posterior Class II Composite Restorations on Bone Loss. A Retrospective Study’.

2. Both of our staff hygienists, Connie and Valerie have spent the last 2 years working on their Master’s, while continuing to work full time in the Department, and are due to complete this summer.

a. Jamison, C. Periodontal Maintenance: An Exploratory Study

b. Brand, V. Impact of Motivational Interviewing on Compliance to Periodontal Maintenance Procedures and Homecare

3. One of our second year residents, Dr. Chris Hawkins is pursuing his Master’s with a working title of ‘Microbial Adherence to SLA and HA Coated Dental Implant Surfaces’.

Publications by our department faculty &/or from the residency include

a. Salas MM, McClellan AC, MacNeill SR, Satheesh KM, Cobb CM. Interproximal cervical lesions caused by incorrect flossing technique. Int J Dent Hyg 2011; Submitted for Publication.

b. MacNeill SR, Rokos JW, Umaki M, Satheesh KM and Cobb CM. Conservative Treatment of Localized Juvenile Spongiotic Gingival Hyperplasia. Clinical Advances in Periodontics. 2011:1. Accepted for Publication 03/02/2011

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Ohio State UniversityMayo ClinicWe experienced another busy year at Mayo Clinic. Every year seems to be busier than the previous year.

All of our postgraduate programs experience a bittersweet summer, graduating residents and welcoming new residents. We bid a fond farewell to Dr. Scott Adashek in June. Scott is now practicing in a group practice in Scottsdale, Arizona. Scott is a very good clinician, extremely hard worker, and a gentleman, the recipe for success. He completed a very interesting research project “Periodontal Disease and the Risk of Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma.”

Dr. Eddie Morales, a graduate of Marquette is now the Chief Resident. Eddie is working out the details on a number of options for research projects. As part of the second year of training he will complete a rotation in the Anesthesiology Department.

The department welcomed Dr. Pearl Lai, a graduate of the University of Colorado. Dr. Lai has been in private practice for two years and brings a wealth of clinical experience to the residency. Pearl has been a welcomed addition to the department.

No resident interviews were conducted this summer. The program is in the “off” year and will not accept a resident this year. The next cycle will start next summer with resident interviews, accepting one resident to start the program in June 2013.

The graduate program is fortunate to have a close working relationship with both the Prosthodontic and Orthodontic programs. We learn from each other, and the residents gain invaluable clinical experience as a result of the close working relationship.

We welcomed two new program directors to the Department of Dental Specialties. Dr. Salinas to the Prosthodontic Program and Dr. Volz to the Orthodontic Program Both are fine additions, superior clinicians, and have been at Mayo a number of years. Dr. Regennitter stepped down as the Orthodontics Program Director but remains at Mayo and Dr. Steve Eckert retired from Mayo and joined a busy group practice.

Dr. Phil Sheridan continues to set the standards by which we are judged. I doubt any of us will be able to provide the quality and quantity of compassionate care he provides on a daily basis. Phil has already celebrated 40 plus years at Mayo Clinic.

Many changes are and will occur in the Department. Our Orthodontic colleagues will be offering extended hours to accommodate patient schedules starting in the fall. It is certain that more brainstorming will occur in an effort to best serve our patients.

At The Ohio State University (OSU) Graduate Program we recently welcomed the newest members of

our Buckeye Perio family, the class of 2014: Dr. Muneera Burashed (Kuwait University; Kuwait), Dr. Ming Chien (Chang Shan Medical University; Taiwan), Dr. Rachna Hegde (Patil Dental College; India), and Dr. Matthew Lemke (OSU).

In early June, we celebrated the graduation of the class of 2011. Dr. Nidhi Jain, our 2010-2011 Chief Resident, whose MS thesis was on “Gingival Crevicular Fluid Concentrations of Azithromycin in Health and Gingivitis”, is in private practice in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Eric Anderson, whose MS research was on “Pre-Wounding and Connective Tissue Grafts”, is in Denver, Colorado, in private practice. Dr. Pinar Emecen-Huja, whose research on “Crevicular Fluid Content During Wound Healing: Comparison Between Tooth and Implant” received the 2011 IADR/Implant Research Group Young Investigator Award in Clinical Sciences, will be continuing her academic career as a faculty at the University of Kentucky. Dr. Emecen-Huja has also been selected as an Orban prize finalist for the upcoming 2011 annual AAP meeting in Miami, FL. Dr. Kevin Harrison defended his MS thesis research on “Implant Placement in Conjunction With the Ridge Split Technique” and is now in private practice in Albuquerque, New Mexico. We congratulate our 2011 graduates for their achievements!

Residents, alumni and faculty had to opportunity to attend lectures and presentations by several speakers, including Drs. Gary Coatoam, Vlad Shapiro (OSU ’08), and Mark Reynolds, Professor and Chair of Periodontics at the University of Maryland. Dr. Reynolds was the keynote speaker at the annual OSU Perio Research Day this past April.

Congratulations to Drs. Elbert Chang (’03), Stacey Papapostolou (’09), Irma Iskandar (’10), Chad Matthews (’10), and Shaun Rotenberg (’10) for attaining ABP Diplomate status!

The third VOLPE Prize, an international periodontal clinical research competition co-sponsored by OSU and Colgate, was held at OSU on May 20, 2011. Congratulations to all the finalists, who came from the US, Canada and Mexico to present their clinical research work! Dr. Emecen-Huja represented OSU, and Dr. Sangeeta Chandrasekharan from the University of Illinois at Chicago was this year’s winner.

We look forward to seeing all OSU alumni and friends at our annual Buckeye Reception, which will be held on Monday, November 14, 2011, at 7:00 pm, during the upcoming AAP annual meeting in Miami, FL. Further details will be available in the meeting program.

Drs. Bana Anbari, David Diamond, Nishant Joshi and Naheed Mohamed recently became diplomates of the American Board of Periodontology. Congratulations! Dr. Naheed Mohamed was one of the finalists at the Volpe competition in Columbus, 2011, for the presentation of his research.

• There is a full time faculty clinical teaching and administrative position available at Case Western Reserve University, Periodontal Graduate Program. For more information please contact Dr. Bissada at: nabil.bissada@case.edu.

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University of IowaOn May 26, 2011, the department hosted a Student Awards Luncheon to honor Chris Poulsen, a 4th

year dental student, for winning the American Academy of Periodontology Student award, Debbie Dietrich, also a 4th year student, for the Frank I. Molsberry award, and graduate student Dr. Derek Borgwardt, the CM Fraleigh award. Two third year dental students, Mitch Gubler and Katherine Motz, received the Greenawalt award and will participate in a week long summer externship directed by Dr. Steven Clark in our Department. This opportunity is designed to give dental students a more in depth view of periodontics.

Dr. Allen Kvidera is Iowa’s recipient of the American Academy of Periodontology Faculty Award this year. Dr. Kvidera received his DDS from Iowa in 1976 and completed his specialty training in Periodontics in 1978. While in private practice limited to Periodontics in Davenport, Iowa, he continued to pursue graduate education and earned his Ph.D. (Interdisciplinary in Periodontics and Anatomy) in 1985. For over 30 years, he has commuted a day a week, teaching in both our predoctoral and postdoctoral programs. He has rarely missed a single day and has been a faculty member we can always count on. The Department and our students have valued Dr. Kvidera’s contributions, which have included not only teaching in clinic, but also direction of a literature review course for graduate students for several years. Dr. Kvidera is also a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology, a Fellow of the International College of Dentists, and twice President of the Iowa Society of Periodontology. We appreciate his commitment and generosity with his time and expertise.

Amy Riffel, D.D.S., and Derek Borgwardt, D.D.S., both third year Periodontal Residents, successfully defended their M.S. theses on April 13 and April 26, respectively. The title of Dr. Borgwardt’s thesis was “Histatin 5. Attenuated IL-8 Dendritic Cell Response to P. gingivalis HagB.” He was mentored by Dr. Kim Brogden. Dr. Riffel’s project was named “Osteoblast Aggregates Cultivated in a 3-Dimensional Culture Environment Rigorously Respond To Porphyromonas gingivalis Culture Supernatants.” She was also mentored by Dr. Brogden. Both Amy and Derek complete their Periodontics Certificates at the end of June. Dr. Riffel traveled to Arizona to attend a practice management course in April, and she is planning to enter private practice in the Colorado Springs area. Dr. Borgwardt will be joining Dr. Ann Romanowski in practice in Iowa City. We are proud to welcome both of these outstanding individuals as peers in our specialty.

Dr. Satheesh Elangovan coming from Harvard University will be joining our faculty in July, and Dr. Paula Weistroffer were recently awarded scholarships by the AAP Foundation Fellowship to the ADEA/AAL Institute for Teaching & Learning for the Health Professions. They will be attending two 3½ day training sessions this fall at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill dedicated to gaining teaching competencies and other academic skills. This will be an excellent opportunity for professional development.

Additionally Dr. Gustavo Avila-Ortiz joins the faculty in July coming from the University of Michigan. Both will be tenure track faculty with clinical teaching and research components to their appointments.

Our two new first year residents have their Advanced Periodontology Orientation the month of July 2011. Dr. Chris Poulsen comes from the University of Iowa as a 2011 graduate of the Dental College and Dr. Monica Raina comes from the University of Western Ontario as a 2010 graduate just completing a Graduate Practice Residency at The University of Rochester in New York during 2010 -2011.

Saint Louis UniversityOur program welcomes three new residents. Dr. Omar Huni graduated from Al-Arab Medical University

in 2002 and completed an internship at the same university in 2003. Dr. Tarleton graduated from the University of Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry in 2011. Dr. Fabia Younus completed an AEGD program at the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston in 2011 and graduated from the University of Karachi – Fatima Jinnah Dental College in 2009.

Three residents graduated from the program this year: Drs. Laura Capati, Edison Abril and Hesham Abdulkarim. They completed the following research projects as part of their Master’s degree: Dental implants placed in previously failed sites in an educational setting: Survival rate and risk factors; Survival rates of dental implants in patients who were on oral bisphosphonate therapy: A 13-year retrospective study; and Short-term evaluation of bioactive glass bone graft material used in modified osteotome sinus elevation techniques.

Congratulations to 2010 graduate Dr. Ryan Davis for successfully completing the American Board of Periodontology certification examination.

We welcome the addition of Dr. Rick Biethman to our faculty. Dr. Biethman recently relocated back to our area and we are pleased to have him as a faculty member. Dr. Marshall Manne recently retired from his faculty position at Saint Louis University. He served many years and his dedication and service will be missed.

We’re sorry to pass along that Dr. Harold Schreiber passed away earlier this year after a brief illness. Dr. Schreiber was a Past President of the Midwest Society of Periodontology. He taught for 10 years at Saint Louis University. Prior to that, he was Chairman of the Department of Periodontology at Washington University School of Dental Medicine. He practiced periodontics for an amazing 64 years. His enthusiasm for teaching and private practice served as an example for everyone in our specialty.

This year we accepted five dedicated students from the candidates we interviewed: Andrew

Barnett, DDS from the University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, Jia Chang, DDS, PhD from

Wuhan University, College of Stomatology, Peoples Republic of China, who has been involved in doing

several high level basic research at both University of Michigan and University of California at Los Angles,

Ebone Jordan-Ujari, DDS, from the University Michigan School of Dentistry, Ann Arbor Michigan who

has just completed 1 year of GPR training at University of Illinois, in Chicago, Brooke Pancer, DDS, from

McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, Tapan Koticha, DDS, MS from Nair Hospital Dental College,

Mumbai, India who was a prosthodontics faculty at National University of Singapore, where he also earned

his MS degree and prosthetic training.

In addition we have accepted two outstanding Postdoctoral Scholar students: Juan Carlos Rodriguez,

DDS from the Universidad Santa Maria in Caracas Venezuela and Fernando Suarez, DDS from Universidad

of Spain, Madrid.

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Dr. Gregory Phillips (1992) received a 2011 AAP Educator Award for Outstanding Teaching and Mentoring in Periodontics. Dr. Phillips has been a part-time faculty member for many years teaches in the graduate clinic 1 day per week.

Dr. Saba Khan (2005) was recently named as the graduate program director at University of Illinois-Chicago effective July 2011. Dr. Khan only recently joined the faculty full-time at UIC and her potential was obviously recognized in her selection as program director.

Recent Publications:Blanchard SB, Almasri AM, Gray JL. Periodontal-endodontic lesion of a three rooted maxillary

premolar – report of a case. J Periodontol 81 (5):783-788, 2010.

Smith PN, Palenick CJ, Blanchard SB. The microbial contamination and the sterilization/disinfection of surgical guides used in the placement of dental implants. Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants 26(2): 274-81, 2011.

Shin D, Blanchard SB, Ito M, Chu T-M. Peripheral quantitative computer tomographic, histomorphometric, and removal torque analyses of two different non-coated implants in a rabbit model. Clin Oral Implant Res 22: 242-250, 2011

Patel AM, Blanchard SB, Christen AG, Bandy RW, Romito, LM. A survey of U.S. periodontists’ knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors related to tobacco cessation interventions. J Periodontol 82(3): 367-76, 2011

John V, Papageorge M, Jehangiri L, Wheater M, Cappelli D, Frazer R, Sohn W. Recruitment, Development, and Retention of Dental Faculty in a Changing Environment. J Dent Ed 75(1): 82-89, 2011

Zhang W, Fang M, Song F, Windsor LJ. Effects of Cigarette Smoke Condensate and Nicotine on Human Gingival Fibroblast-Mediated Collagen Degradation. J Periodontol 2011, 82(7), 1071-1079.

Al-Shibani NK, Labban NY, Kowolik MJ, Ruby JD, Windsor LJ. Responses of Human Neutrophils to nicotine and/or Porphyromonas gingivalis. J Periodontol. (Epub ahead of print Feb 2011)

Blanchard S, Derderian G, Averitt T, John V, Newell DH. Cervical Enamel Projections And Associated Pouch-Like Opening In Mandibular Furcations. J Periodontol (Epub ahead of print June 2011)

We wish all District IV graduate programs a successful upcoming year and look forward to seeing you in Miami in November and at the Midwest Society of Periodontology Annual Meeting in February 2012.

Indiana University School of Dentistry Cont. Indiana University School of DentistryGraduate Class of 2011:We have recently bid farewell to five graduating students: Drs. Janice Kaeley, Seung Jun (John)

Lee, Erez Nosrati, Vikas Puri, and Samira Toloue. I am not sure if this is a reflection of the economy or not, but as of this writing (early July), none of the recent graduates has any definitive practice plans in place. Dr. Janice Kaeley is expecting twins later this year and may remain in the Indianapolis area at least until after the delivery of her babies. Dr. John Lee is still in the process of finishing his research and is exploring options for practice opportunities. Dr. Erez Nosrati is exploring practice options in the Chicago area along with his fiancée, Dr. Irene Berman (DDS IUSD 2011). Drs. Samira Toloue and Vikas Puri are also exploring their future practice plans at this time. Samira has relocated to Austin, Texas and is exploring practice opportunities in the area and Vikas is considering multiple locations for future practice. We wish all of our graduates the best in their future endeavors and look forward to future successful achievement of ABP Diplomate status.

As of mid-July, Drs. Nosrati and Toloue have successfully defended their research projects, submitted a manuscript for publication and were awarded their MSD degrees. Drs. Kaeley, Puri, and Lee are in the final stages of completing their research projects. Dr. Nosrati’s research project was a cross-sectional examination of the gingival status in pediatric cardiac patients compared to matched healthy controls. Dr. Toloue compared the clinical and histomorphometric results of using of calcium sulfate or FDBA for socket preservation. Dr. Kaeley is evaluating the effect of cigarette smoke condensate and nicotine on the proteolytic activity of several suspected periodontal pathogens, Dr. Puri is evaluating TLR-2 mRNA expression in the epithelial cells in saliva of patients with chronic periodontitis, and Dr. Lee is evaluating the variations between faculty and students in periodontal diagnosis and treatment planning in the context of biweekly calibration exercises.

Incoming Graduate Students:We now have four new graduate students who joined the program in July. Dr. Brittany Lane is a

2011 DDS graduate of Marquette University. Dr. Mahogany Miles is a 2011 DMD graduate from Boston University. Dr. Sayij Makkattil completed his dental training as well as a prosthodontic program from Bharati Vidyappeth Dental College (1993, 1999 respectively). Dr. Weiping Zhang completed his dental training and an oral pathology residency at Sichuan University (2002, 2006, respectively) and recently received a PhD in oral biology from IUSD (2011). We are excited about them joining the program in light of their diverse training and backgrounds.

Student Awards:The recipient of the Henry M. Swensen Awards for Clinical and Didactic Excellence in Graduate

Periodontics for 2010-2011 was third year resident, Dr. Samira Toloue. Dr. Toloue excelled in all areas during three years of the program and consistently scored well on the AAP In-Service examinations. Samira was also selected as a finalist for the IUPUI Research Day competition for graduate students and was one of only ten nationwide finalists for the Volpe Prize for Clinical Periodontal Research recently held at the Ohio State University. Samira was also awarded a monetary grant from Osteohealth for a manuscript and clinical case report on the treatment of a severe periodontal defect using Gem-21S. Congratulations to Samira for all her hard work and effort as an exemplary resident over the past three years.

ABP Results:Drs. Diksha Katwal, Sung-En Huang, Siva Prakasam, Pragtipal Saini, Issa Dkiedek (VA), Alex

Tzanos (VA) were all 2010 graduates and successfully passed the ABP Qualifying (Written) Examination given last September.

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New Graduate Students 2011

The following students are accepted into the Periodontal Graduate Program beginning July 2011:

Dr. Abdel Azeem - Earned his DDS from Cairo University, Egypt 2005. Dr. Braden C. Atkins - Earned his DMD degree from Case Western Reserve University in 2011. Dr. Shahir A. Malek- Earned his DDS from Misr International University, Egypt 2009.

Graduating Class of 2011

Dr. Ahmed Alzahrani - will return back to Saudi Arabia to start private practice. Dr. Dima Lakkis – started private practice in Virginia and Dr. Everett Wu - will remain in Cleveland, Ohio for private practice.

Selected Publications by the Graduate Students and Faculty

Joshi, N., Bissada, N.F., Bodner, D., MacLennan, G.T., Narendran, S., Jurevic, R., Skillicorn, R. Association Between Periodontal Disease and Prostate Specific Antigen Levels in Chronic Prostatitis Patients. J.

Periodontol. 2010 6:864-869

Al-Zahrani, M., Bamashmous, S., Bissada, N.F. Effect of Adjunctive Use of Photodynamic Therapy in Periodontal Maintenance of Patients With Type 2 Diabetes. Egyptian Dental J. 2010 56:26-32.

Krejci, C., Bissada, N.F. Periodontitis and its Relation to HormonalChanges, Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes, and Osteoporosis. J Oral Health andPrevent Dent. Accepted for publication, 2011

Palomo, L., Buencamino-Fransicsco, MC., Carey, JJ., Sivanandy, M., Thacker, H.Is long-term bisphosphonate therapy associated with benefits to the periodontium in postmenopausal women. Menopause. 2011 Feb; 18(2):164-70.

Presentations by Graduate Students

The graduate program in periodontics was represented at the March 2011 IADR 89th General Session in San Diego, California with presentations by Dr. Naheed Mohamed “Impact of Platelet –Rich Fibrin of Oral Wound Healing: A Clinical, molecular, and electron microscopic study”, Dr. Cecilia Perera “Impact of Statin Therapy on the Treatment of Chronic Periodontitis” and Dr. Luis Pires “Bone Surface and Heat Generation Using Different Burs for Osteotomy”.

Department News

Dr. Charlene Krejci received the 2011 Educator AAP Award of Outstanding Teaching and Mentoring in Periodontics at CWRU.

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Our graduating class includes Hsun-liang Albert Chan who will be teaching at the University of Michigan

this year, and was also the recipient of the Ramfjord Award for Excellence, Summer Teaching Fellowship,

and the AAP Chasens Teaching and Research Fellowship, Albert was also a finalist for the AAP Richard J.

Lazzara Fellowship in Advanced Implant Surgery, Jia Hui Fu who will be returning to Singapore to continue

to be a faculty at the National University of Singapore, Daylene Leong who will be returning to Singapore to

join a group practice, and Nikolas Tatarakis who received a 1 year ITI Fellowship, and will stay at Eastman

University in London, England.

We would also like to take this opportunity to congratulate our students who have passed the ABP Board

Exam and have become Board Certified Periodontists this past year: Richard Koh, Angie Lee, Thiego

Morelli, and Giorgio Pagni, (all from the graduating class of 2010). In addition, Dr. Thiago Morelli was the

winner of 2010 AAP Balint Orban Memorial Research Competition. Dr. Angie Lee won the First Prize in the

2011 Midwest Society of Periodontology Graduate Student Research Forum Competition and was a finalist

for this year’s Volpe Prize Clinical Research Competition.

Case Western Reserve University University of Michigan School of Dentistry Cont.

University of Missouri-Kansas City Cont.

c. MacNeill, S. R., Cobb, C. M. (2011) Management of Patients with Aggressive Periodontitis. In: Hall’s Critical Decisions in Periodontology. Editors: Harpenau, L., Kao, R.T., Lundergan, W., Sanz, M. 5th edition, B. C. Decker, Inc., London. Chapter 88. Publication date September 2011.

d. Satheesh KM, MacNeill SR, Rapley, JW, Cobb CM. The CEJ: A Biofilm and Calculus Trap. Compend Cont Ed Dent 2011; 32(2): 30-37.

e. Cobb CM, MacNeill SR, Satheesh K. Evidence-based Practice of Periodontics. Journal of the American College of Dentists 2010; 77(4):30-34.

New ResidentsIn July we will welcome 2 new residents to the Program, Dr. Sara Walls who graduated in 2011 from UMKC, and Dr. Mike Norouzinia, a graduate of the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.

AAP MeetingWe are planning to have the UMKC alumni reception on Monday, November 14th 2011 in conjunction with the Annual AAP meeting in Miami.

In closing, I would like to wish you all a very happy summer.

Sincerely,

Simon R. MacNeill BDS., DDS Director, Advanced Education Program in Periodontics

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University Of Detroit Mercy School Of Dentistry Cont.

On-Going Publications

• Prashar V, Bhola M, Vizirakis M. Andreas Michael Vizirakis Accuracy in measurements of implant length: a comparison of CBCT, peri-apical and panoramic radiographs.

• Implant Surgery in the HIV-positive Patient. Part III- A prospective study evaluating early healing and Implant survival Kolhatkar S, Winkler JR, Bhola M.

• Periodontal Surgery in the HIV-positive Patient. Part II- Bilateral Lateral Sliding Flaps For Management Of Extreme Recession Kolhatkar S, McIntosh C, Haque S, Winkler JR, Bhola M.

• Periodontal Surgery in the HIV-positive Patient. Part III Pre-prosthetic Crown Lengthening Surgery in a Patient with a 22 year history of HIV-Positive. Kolhatkar S, Mason S, Haque S Winkler JR , Bhola M

• Periodontal and Restorative Treatment Options For Non Carious Cervical Lesions. Kolhatkar S, Litonjua L, Bhola M

Incoming Graduate Students:

We welcomed our first year graduate students. Dr. Farhad Amini graduated from University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry in 2011. Dr. Tamaara Morris is a former graduate of the University of Detroit Mercy and was in private practice in Chicago, IL, prior to joining our program. Dr. Marinele Campos is a dental graduate with a PhD from the University of Sao Paolo in Brazil. She was a faculty member in the Department of Periodontics at University of Southern California prior to joining our program.

Faculty and Graduate Student News:

One of our second year residents, Dr. Michael Vizirakis was selected as a finalist for the 2011 Volpe Award at Ohio State University, College of Dentistry. Dr. Vizirakis presented his research titled, “Accuracy in measurements of implant length: a comparison of CBCT, peri-apical and panoramic radiographs.” Several of our faculty members at the dental school, including Dr. Monish Bhola, Dr. David Darany, Dr. Linda Dobis, Dr. Shilpa Kolhatkar, Dr. Anthony Neely, Dr. Jacob Steiger, Dr. Sameer Zakaria and Dr. Michael Wojick from the Department of Periodontology were featured in Detroit Hour Magazine as Top Dentists, based on a peer-evaluation.

We all wish the district IV graduate programs a successful year ahead.

Luncheon For Learning 20121. Evaluation of a Novel Ridge Preservation Technique: A Clinical,

Histologic and Volumetric Study• Review alveolar bone remodeling after tooth loss• Clinical efficacy of ridge preservation strategies• Evaluation of three ridge preservation techniques Dr. Gustavo Avila-Ortiz Iowa City, IA

2. Why Periodontists Should be Doing More Canine Exposures• Simplified exposure techniques.• How to treat difficult cases.• Open versus closed approach.• How to market yourself to orthodontists.Dr. Michel Z Dib Montreal, Canada

3. Eat Your Wheaties and Be a Champion! (of Evidence Based Dentistry) • Staying current with an ever-changing knowledge base.• Challenges implementing EBD in your practice• EBD as a marketing tool and get your referrals on boardDr. Jill Doan Chicago, IL

4. Safe Sedation• Patient assessment• Different sedation modalities• Treating complicationsDr. Marvin Greene Chicago, IL

5. The Use of Lasers in Treating Periodontal Disease• Results from use in private practice• Limitations and Expectations• Integrating lasers into periodontal practicesDr. Kirk W. Noraian Bloomington, IL

6. Particulate Bone Graft Material: When, What and Why?• What is the purpose of augmenting an extraction site, anyways?• Are all bone grafting materials created equal?• What are the factors that influence the selection of a bone graft material?Dr. Marq Sams, Wichita, KS

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2012 PROGRAMFebruary 24–February 26, 2012

SPEAKER for Friday(Additional Fee and Limited Attendance)

Dr. Kirk PasquinelliTitle: “Periodontal and Implant Surgery in the Esthetic Zone”

SPEAKERS for Saturday and Sunday:Dr. Sebastian Ciancio

Title: “Lotions, Potions, Pastes and More”

Larry OxenhamTitle: “What Every Periodontist Needs to Know About Asset Protection”

Dr. Pamela K. McClain - President

Dr. Nancy L. Newhouse - President Elect

Dr. Stuart Froum - Vice President

Dr. Joan Otomo-Corgel - Secretary/Treasurer

Dr. Tim Walsh - District 4 Trustee

A hearty congratulations to Brady Hancock who will be awarded the “Outstanding Periodontal Educator” Award at the AAP Miami meeting.

AAP Elections & Awards

Look for Registration

Materials and Additional Meeting

Information in December

Sunday November 13 12:45pm – 2:15pm District 4 ForumConvention Center Level 1 - Room C126

The District forum provides you an opportunity to have dialogue with trustees about initiatives that the Academy is planning, and learn about issues that are being addressed by the Board of Trustees. An

agenda of forum topics will be posted on the AAP website prior to the Annual Meeting.

Monday November 14 5:15pm - 7:00pm General Assembly Business SessionConvention Center Level 2 - Room D237,238,239

Voting members are encouraged to attend the General Assembly Business Session. This is the session at which the Academy’s budget for the coming year will be proposed, Constitution and Bylaws amendments

will be recommended, new and re-elected trustees will be installed and outgoing trustees will be recognized. In addition, AAP Foundation scholarships and awards will be announced

Events to Attend at the AAP Meeting in Miami

Reserve These Dates!!Midwest Society of

Periodontology55nd Annual Meeting

February 24 – February 26, 2012

Midwest Society ofPeriodontologyNewsletter

President Message:

www.msperio.orgVol.55 No.2 Fall 2011

Dear Midwest Society of Periodontics Members,

As the “Dog Days of Summer” have arrived, it was refreshing to review our Academy’s recent launch of its new journal ‘Clinical Advances in Periodontics’ in Periospectives. The new journal proves to be unique in providing Case-Based Learning and knowledge based Clinical Decision Making. A primary goal of the CAP is to translate new knowledge into practical applications that are relavent to practicing clinicians. This proves to be an exciting new addition for continued learning for all of us.

As I entered the profession there was an inititive called the Professional Partnership Program. The aim of this program being to strengthen relationships with our general dental practioners, and a focus on team work between dental professionals has been the foundation of treating patients. I commend Dr. Donald Clem’s message; that collaboration is the key to advancing science. In the ‘Periospectives’ he states ”it is important that our specialty be involved with dental and medical organizations as a resource and authorative voice for anything to do with periodontology”. And he points out that the AAP is working on joint projects with numerous organizations outside of dentistry.

We are making progress. Our District has been very fortunate to have very dedicated and talented Trustees. Presently, Greg Faust and Bill Sorensen are our returning Trustee’s and a Congradulations to Timothy Walsh as our newly elected Trustee. These individuals take their positions seriously and truly value your input. If you head to Miami for our annual meeting, please set time aside to attend to attend the District Forum on November 13th, and introduce yourself to your Trustee’s.

Looking ahead, the MSP Annual Meeting will be on February 24-26th, 2012 at the Renaissance Hotel in Chicago. Saturday’s program will feature Seb Ciancio and Larry Oxenhauer will be our Sunday speaker. On Friday a pre-meeting program sponsored by Sunstar has been confirmed with Kirk Pasqenelli presenting a full day’s program. More information on this limited attendance workshop will be forthcoming. In closing, our leadership is working hard at being proactive in charting a fresh course for periodontics. Take time to give your leaders valuable input. Or evenbetter, take time to volunteer in some capacity to make a difference in our specialty.

Midwest Society ofPeriodontology

2011-2012 Officersand

Executive Committee

PresidentDr. George Jumes

Appleton, WI

President ElectDr. Peter Cabrera

Chicago, IL

Vice PresidentDr. Elizabeth Grys

Brookfield, IL

SecretaryDr. Paul Ricchetti

Mayfield Heights, OH

TreasurerDr. Diego Velasquez

Fenton, MI

Past PresidentDr. Robert Eber

Dexter, MI

EditorDr. Constantine Politis

Oak Park, IL

Executive DirectorDr. Kenneth A. Krebs

Glenview, IL

All members and officers express a hearty welcome to each new member

and look forward to your participation in the Society

Reserve These Dates!!

Midwest Society of

Periodontology

54th Annual Meeting

February 24 – February 26, 2012

PRSRT STDU.S. Posatge

PAIDGLENVIEW, IL

60025Permit No. 72

Dr. George Jumes, President