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Fall 2001
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Volunteer faculty member travels to School from Ojai, California
On the second Friday of the month, a group
of faculty, 40 community dentists, and 15 fourth-year dental students
gather to participate in the Aesthetic Study Club. They are there because
they are interested in learning and practicing the most recent techniques
to restore teeth to the most visually perfect state.
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| Dr. David Garber (left), travels from Ojai, California, to help teach the Aesthtic Study Club organized by Dr. James Dunn, SD'69, associate professor, restorative dentistry. |
During the sessions, every aspect of aesthetic
dentistry is presented—including porcelain veneers and all-porcelain
crowns; use of photography; and posterior direct and indirect restorations.
The day begins with a lecture, followed by clinic in the afternoon where
participants complete thorough, hands-on learning.
One of the group’s three volunteer leaders is Dr. David Garber,
who owns a private dental practice in Ojai, California.
It may seem unusual that Dr. Garber would leave the beauty, peace, and
quiet of his hometown and travel hundreds of miles to the School each
month—he is not an alumnus and he uses his own vacation time to
complete the year-long commitment.
Dr. Garber first became acquainted with the School of Dentistry about
ten years ago when he assisted James Dunn, SD’69, associate professor
of restorative dentistry, in an aesthetic workshop at the California
Dental Association Meeting in Anaheim.
Dr. Garber found Dr. Dunn easy to work with, and his interest in the
discipline soon drew him to become involved with the School’s aesthetic
dentistry programs. As his interaction with the School’s faculty
and students increased, he began to sense a distinct difference in the
School from his alma mater.
“I am very impressed with the [Loma Linda] students,” comments
Dr. Garber. “Here, the faculty serve as mentors to the students…and
I’ve found an atmosphere of sharing, openess, and friendliness.”
Dr. Garber appreciates working with Dr. Edward Shellard and Dr. Jack
Ringer, both volunteer faculty members. Dr. Shellard is vice president
for research and development, Kerr Corporation, and Dr. Ringer practices
dentistry in Yorba Linda. Dr. Garber has found Dr. Carlos Muñoz,
director, Center for Dental Research, to be an excellent resource.
“My affiliation with the School of Dentistry has made me a better
dentist,” informs Dr. Garber, “and helping with the Aesthetic
Study Club is a wonderful way for me to give something back.”
In addition to serving as a volunteer faculty, Dr. Garber is a consistent
donor to the School, and has donated a clinic chair.
To learn more about the Aesthetic Study Club, access <http://www.llu.edu/
llu/dentistry/cde/aestheticstudyclub.htm>.
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