Faculty receive honors School of Dentistry Distinguished Service Award William S. Seibly, SD'59, PhD professor of restorative dentistry Dr. Seibly earned a BA degree in 1955 from La Sierra College and two degrees from Loma Linda University: his DDS in 1959, and a PhD in physiology in 1981. He has been in private practice since 1959. He is also currently a consultant for a dental laboratory and supply firm and is president of Vista Management and of Grand View Ministries.   Dr. Charles J. Goodacre and Dr. Lyn Behrens present the Distinguished Service Award to Dr. William Seibly.   Since joining the faculty of Loma Linda University in 1984, he has filled both academic and administrative positions. He has taught and conducted research in the School of Dentistry departments of oral medicine and of restorative dentistry, in the International Dentist Program, and in the School of Medicine department of physiology and pharmacology. From 1984 - 1998 he was associate director of the International Dentist Program. In addition, he has served as president of the School's Dental Alumni Association (1965-66) and as chair of the Faculty Senate (1985-86). Dr. Seibly has presented workshops, particpated in conferences, and given lectures in various national and international locales; has co-authored a book chapter; and has published articles and critical reviews. Dr. Seibly holds membership in national and international professional organizations, including Omicron Kappa Upsilon, the dental honor society; and since 1962 has participated in dental study clubs and presented local and national table clinics. From 1979 to 1993, he presented continuing education courses not only in the School of Dentistry but also in various southern California venues, in the state of Colorado, and in such distant regions as Iceland and Russia. He has served on many committees for the School of Dentistry as well as for the University. Very dedicated to the Seventh-day Adventist church, Dr. Seibly has held positions such as Sabbath School leader for junior to adult divisions, Pathfinder leader, and church elder. For his commitment to and creative participation in the education process, and in recognition of his long and distinguished faculty and administrative service, the School of Dentistry is pleased to honor Dr. Seibly with the School Distinguished Service Award. Omicron Kappa Upsilon membership Dimitris Tatakis, DDS, PhD professor of periodontics E. Clifford Herrmann, PhD associate professor of biochemistry For outstanding contributions to art, literature, and science of dentistry. Omicron Kappa Upsilon honor society recognizes ìthose who shall distinguish themselves by a high grade of scholarship."   Dr. Daniel Tan (left) presented the Omicron Kappa Upsilon membership to Drs. E. Clifford Herrmann and Dimitris Tatakis. They received their keys at commencement services.   Dental Hygiene Teacher of the Year Award Hildur Karadottir, RDH assistant professor of dental hygiene   Hildur Karadottir, RDH, receives a congratulatory kiss from her husband, Thorarinn Sigurdsson, DDS, professor of periodontics, after being named Teacher of the Year by dental hygiene students at the annual pinning ceremony.   University | Medical_Center | LLU&MC_home | Search | Employment | News_&_events | Academics | Our_mission | Admissions | Registration | Research | Alumni | Student_resources All contents copyright © 2001 Loma Linda University. All rights reserved. Revised February 28, 2001 Send comments and questions to webmaster@univ.llu.edu  URL: http://www.llu.edu