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Dentalgram
November 2003



School of Dentistry holds third annual Celebration

Dr. Caruso and Dr. Loveless
Dr. Joseph Caruso, chair and director, adv. education program in orthodontics & dentofacial orthopedics (left), and Dr. William Loveless, prof., dental educational services, were featured speakers for the third annual Celebration.

Nearly 700 faculty, students, staff, and guests attended the School of Dentistry Third Annual Celebration, a time to celebrate accomplishments, and to learn about plans for future projects. This year’s theme was “Shaping our future together.”

Dr. Joseph M. Caruso, chair and director, advanced education program in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics, presided over the Celebration.

Following a harp prelude by Haley Gottfried, first-year dental student, B. Lyn Behrens, MBBS, president and CEO, LLUAHSC, began the event with prayer.

Dr. Goodacre and Dr. Baum
Dr. Goodacre (l), presents a plaque of recognition to Dr. Lloyd Baum, professor emeritus.

After a welcome by Dr. Charles J. Goodacre, dean, students, patients, and faculty shared their experiences and goals for the future.

Dr. William Loveless, professor, dental educational services, interviewed students including: Shawn Anderson, D3; Dr. Lilia Herrera, in her final year in the School’s international dentist program; and Anne Golden, senior dental hygiene student.

Dr. Kinzer and Dr. Goodacre
Dr. Robert Kinzer (l), receives a plaque recognizing his years of service, from Dr. Charles Goodacre, dean.

Dr. Paul Richardson, associate dean for clinic administration, presented a Powerpoint presentation highlighting the various entities within the School and clinics, and the development and growth of the group practice model now used in dental and dental hygiene education. Current faculty who helped develop and implement the group practice model were recognized.

Dr. Ron Forde, director, service learning, interviewed Andrea Carvalho, D4, about her experiences volunteering in the Share Ourselves clinic in Costa Mesa.

B. Lyn Behrens
B. Lyn Behrens, MBBS, president & CEO, LLUAHSC, welcomes the School of Dentistry family to the Celebration.

Dr. Ronald Dailey, associate dean, academic affairs, gave a brief update on planned changes to the predoctoral curriculum.

During the program Dr. Lloyd Baum, professor emeritus, and Dr. Robert Kinzer, professor, restorative dentistry, were awarded plaques for their years of selfless service which continue to influence students, alumni, and the profession.

celebration lunch
Faculty, staff, and students enjoy lunch near the Good Samaritan statue following the Celebration.

“Celebrate!” an inspirational slide show, and a slideshow highlighting progress of the School’s communication taskforce by Jennifer Osborne, department assistant, clinic administration, were also shown.

Following closing comments by Dr. Caruso, the Celebration moved to the area surrounding the Good Samaritan statue for lunch and the door prize drawings.

Sixty people won door prizes ranging from $20 to $300.

During the luncheon following the Celebration the following individuals won prizes ranging from $20 to $300: Lorena Gomez; Mary Lou Clement; Dr. Heidi Kohltfarber; Janice Richardson; Shelley Console; Merana Zakharya; Heather Bright; Patricia Stokes; Nathan Dinsbach; Dolores Magana; Mary Della Johnson; Kyungsin Park; Maria Anderson; Cornetta Craighton; Enoch Ross; Kyle Schmidt; Jaekwang Jeon; Al Ochoa; Dr. Fred Berry; Deanna Glindmeyer; Sheila Ranches; Linda Cha; Lindsey Moores; Cindy Adell; Dr. George Blount; Steven Yee; Gabriel Ramirez; Veronica Mata; Tracy Adams; Nancy Forsell; Ebony Reece; Dr. Rob Handysides; Dr. Jaime Lozada; Alisa Wilson; Samara Stirl; Truc Nguyen; Katherine Merriam; Ronald S. Kim; Zolton Horvath; Jon Kim; Gloria Ramirez; Anne Golden; Bob Shearer; Connie Garcia; Barbara Parker; Dat Nguyen; Yong Liu; Floyd Ferguson; Norma Lesko; Dr. Matt Elison; Evan Lemley; Calvin McLemore; Shannon Harris; Tyler Pritchard; Josue Razafindrabe; Hilary Waldron; Joseph Chang; Beth Bernotas; Melissa M. Vogt; Robert Vaca.

 

Shelly Console and Dr. Kattadiyil Dr. Richarson
Shelley Console, senior technical asst., receives her prize from Dr. Matthew Kattadiyil, asst. prof., restorative dentistry. Sixty people won $5,070 in cash prizes. Dr. Paul Richarson, associate dean, clinic administration, presents “How’s that kid doing.”

 

guest at the celebration
Nearly 700 faculty, students, staff, and guests attend the third annual Celebration in the University Church.

 

Thank-you to the following departments and individuals who generously donated more than $5,000 for the Celebration prize raffle.

Biomaterials research
Continuing dental education
Department of dental hygiene
Department of endodontics
Department of pediatric dentistry
Department of periodontics
Advanced education in prosthodontics
Clinic administration
Dental laboratory services
Department of dental anesthesiology/ Surgery Center for Dentistry
Department of oral and maxillofacial surgery
Department of orthodontics
Department of restorative dentistry
International dentist program
Graduate program in implant dentistry
Dental Faculty Associates
William A. Loveless, EdD
Susan Richards, DDS

 

 

 

 



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