Alumna wins essay contest, honors
professor
by Christy K. Robinson
Polly Sprague, SD'96, MA'98 (biomedical
ethics), is the winner of the Seventh Annual Dr. Edward T. Ryan Essay
Contest, sponsored by the Massachusetts Dental Society's History and Library
Information Services Committee. In addition to having her article published
in the Journal of the Massachusetts Dental Society (Vol. 48, No. 3, Fall
1999), Dr. Sprague was awarded $300 and a plaque for her essay.
Dr. Sprague practices dentistry in South Lancaster, Massachusetts.
Her essay is titled "Moral Exemplars: The Concept and the Consciousness."
Its introduction says, "In an environment of increasing pressure
to produce instead of practice dentistry, it is important to be aware
of and embrace dentistry's legacy of ethical professionalism. As one step
toward that goal, this paper helps to clarify the concept of the moral
exemplar, argues for its importance in shaping the profession's consciousness,
and links a face with the phrase."
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| Dr. Wical |
The face Dr. Sprague wrote about belongs
to Kenneth Wical, DDS, professor of restorative dentistry at Loma Linda
University.
"The primary reason that I have chosen
to identify Dr. Wical as a moral exemplar is his willingness to set aside
his own interests and to do what needs to be done," writes Dr. Sprague.
"His unfailing kindness to students and patients in the lab and on
clinic is a continual motivation to learn and an inspiration to treat
colleagues and patients with the utmost respect and understanding. His
gentle authority, humility, and exceptional ability to teach have earned
him the devotion and respect of students and faculty alike," she
wrote.
In her conclusion, Dr. Sprague wrote, "People like Dr. Wical do not
decide to be moral exemplars. In fact, the designation would surprise
and embarrass them. But such people do choose to be honest, caring, and
principled."
She then called for dental professionals to incorporate the moral exemplars
into their professional experiences, and to "reflect the light of
principled compassion and professionalism into the dark places of human
experience that surround us."
First Annual SD Showcase photography
contest
Here it is: A photography contest
for the School of Dentistry, by the School of Dentistry. See your elite
photograph in a poster, and on display at Loma Linda University
Categories
1. Service & Mission outreach (illustrating "To Make Man Whole")
2. People & Portraiture (including still life objects)
3. Nature & Landscapes
4. Dental Photography
5. Humor & Imagination
6. Sports & Adventure
7. Digital Imaging
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| Rainbow
Bridge National Monument, Lake Powell photo by Christy K. Robinson |
Rules
- Contest is limited to LLUSD students, faculty, and staff only.
- Contest judges not eligible.
- There is a 10 photo entry limit per person per category.
- Contest submission deadline: December 1, 1999.
- Winners notified January, 2000.
- Submit photograph entries to the LLUSD Office of Student Affairs.
- All categories are open to both color and black & white photograph slides and prints.
- Photographs judged on sharpness and category representation.
- Digitally altered photographs excluded from contest in all categories except for Humor & Imagination and Digital Imaging categories.
- Entries are free.
- Your photographs will be available for pickup in February 2000, at the LLUSD Office of Student Affairs.
- Photographs will be judged by a panel of five judges.
- Judge names will remain anonymous.
- Photographer names will remain unknown to judges until end of contest.
- Please submit your name, photograph category, and whether you are a student, faculty, or staff member, with photograph.
Awards
Two images chosen in each category from student entries.
Two images chosen in each category from faculty/staff entries.
Winning photographs will be displayed on the LLU campus and placed in this year's SD SHOWCASE poster.
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| Lynx
Lake, near Prescott, Arizona photo by Christy K. Robinson |
Lightning
over north Phoenix photo by Christy K. Robinson |
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| Hummingbird
nest photo by Christy K. Robinson |
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Don't say you're scared of needles!
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| Another satisfied customer: Cindy Adell of urgent care/patient screening receives her annual flu shot from an Employee Health nurse, Debbie Lusk, RN. The flu shots are free to School of Dentistry employees, and available on October 27, November 16, and November 18, in the oral surgery sterilization area. Doctors say you will NOT get the flu from taking the painless shot, but the shot could save you two weeks of misery if you chicken out, skip the shot and come down with the flu! |
Medical-Dental Society to meet at Mammoth
The 44th Annual Medical-Dental Meeting will be held in
Mammoth Lakes, California, January 15 - 17, 2000. Medical and dental students,
faculty, alumni, and all their families will join in worship, a pizza
party, a banquet, and skiing or other winter sports. For registration
information, or to join the mailing list, please call Sherry Gibbs, (909)
558-2075.
With an average annual snowfall of 383 inches, Mammoth Mountain has hosted
prestigious events such as the US Snowboarding Nationals, Alpine World
Cup racing events, and various NORBA and UCI World Cup mountain bike competitions
and is strongly influenced by the snow, skate and surf culture of Southern
California.
LETTERS
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