Your Monthly News & Updates
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In this issue:
Dialogue with the Dean | Faculty & Staff Spotlights | Student Spotlights
Upcoming Events | Renovation Update | College Round-Up | Community Outreach
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What makes the College of Dentistry stand out
Dean Guthmiller
talks with
M.W. Vogt, D.D.S., assistant dean of student affairs
, about what potential students are saying about the College of Dentistry and what makes the college stand out among other dental schools.
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Faculty & Staff Spotlights
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New technology makes anatomy classes more interactive and engaging
Dean Guthmiller
talks with
Shayla D. Yoachim, Ph.D., assistant professor, oral biology
, about how she is using learning technology to make her anatomy classes more engaging for students. Dr. Yoachim also discusses her new initiative to help other College of Dentistry faculty members learn more about why and how to utilize technology in their classrooms.
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From left to right:
Dean Janet Guthmiller, Ann Alexander, Dr. Shayla D. Yoachim, Dr. Gregory Bennett, Dr. Jennifer K. Kallio, and Dr. Larry D. Crouch.
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Five College of Dentistry faculty and staff members inducted into UNMC's
Interprofessional Academy of Educators
In September 2019, the following College of Dentistry faculty and staff members were inducted into UNMC's Interprofessional Academy of Educators (IAE):
- Ann Alexander, education technology director
- Shayla D. Yoachim, Ph.D., assistant professor, oral biology
- Gregory Bennett, D.M.D., assistant professor, adult restorative dentistry
- Jennifer K. Kallio, D.D.S., assistant professor, adult restorative dentistry
- Larry D. Crouch, Ph.D., associate professor, oral biology
The IAE honors new members who exemplify dedication to teaching and have a passion for furthering UNMC's educational mission. Being inducted is both a distinct honor and a dedication to serving the community. Each member gives back to UNMC through participation in an interest group with annual service requirements. Interest groups bring together educators with similar interests, allowing members to share their talents with one another, develop expertise and foster scholarly collaboration.
Dr. Shayla D. Yoachim
said, "It is a tremendous honor to be inducted into the IAE with my fellow College of Dentistry colleagues. As educators, we recognize that we are never done learning, and this community provides numerous opportunities for collaboration, professional development and educational scholarship. We are privileged to serve our students, college and community by dedicating ourselves to the educational mission of innovation and excellence in teaching."
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Dana Alm a featured survivor at Go Red for Women Expo
Dana Alm, a dental surgery scheduler at the College of Dentistry's
Specialty Pediatric Center at the Children’s Hospital & Medical Center in Omaha
, was honored as a featured survivor at the Omaha Go Red for Women Expo held in September 2019. The expo focused
on preventing heart disease and stroke by promoting healthy lifestyles, building awareness and raising funds to support research and education initiatives.
Dana, a seemingly healthy runner and former EMT, survived a debilitating stroke and subsequent heart attack that took away the small joys of parenthood.
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Faculty achievements
- Drs. Peter Giannini (left) and Jim Wahl (middle) have been appointed as volunteer test constructors for the Integrated National Board Dental Examination (INBDE) by the Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations (JCNDE).
- Dr. David Shaw (right) has been reappointed as a volunteer site visitor by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA).
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Shelby Brown, first-year dental student: "Why I chose UNMC"
Dean Guthmiller
talks with first-year dental student
Shelby Brown
about how her first year at the College of Dentistry is going and discusses the reasons why Shelby chose UNMC.
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ADEA holds 'Advice and a Slice' event
The College of Dentistry's chapter of the American Dental Education Association (ADEA) held an 'Advice and a Slice' event where our returning dental students shared pizza and study tips with our first-year students. This event is a great example of the College of Dentistry's supportive environment.
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Recently Completed Projects
Outdoor Seating Area:
The
new concrete patio has umbrella tables that seat 20 and individual tables and chairs that seat another 20. There is room to expand seating if needed.
Anatomy Lab: The anatomy lab has new digital monitor displays and new head-mounted camera technology that allows the instructor to project dissection/prosection to the entire class.
Classrooms 1213, 1221 and 1223: The classrooms have new carpet, fresh paint, new mobile furnishings, large front display monitors, side display monitors and upgraded teaching stations.
Micro Mart: The new Micro Mart has been installed, replacing the old vending machines and providing better options for food, snacks and drinks.
+ Food Trucks: We are working with UNL to make food trucks a weekly event. Different food trucks will be visiting the college and offering a greater variety of options.
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Projects Nearing Completion
The Clinical and Virtual Simulation Laboratory, hallway flooring and student lockers will be completed shortly.
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Spring Projects
- Study furnishings for the hallway areas: Where students may gather to hang out, study, relax and unwind.
- Painting of the lower level walls: A mix of bright colors and patterns to add some vibrancy to the lower level.
- Lighting in the lower level: To improve brightness and bring in natural light via new materials and technology.
- Additional outdoor seating: More umbrella tables and other seating options.
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College of Dentistry residents complete laser training
Ten residents in the Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) and General Practice Residency (GPR) programs attended a laser proficiency course held at the College of Dentistry's Dental Clinic on the UNMC Omaha campus on August 30.
The course was taught by Edward Kusek, D.D.S.
(pictured on left), a 1984 College of Dentistry alum, and included instruction and hands-on training with various types and applications of lasers in dentistry. Dr. Kusek has taught previous courses at the college and presents internationally on topics relating to implants and lasers.
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Above:
Cheryl Lignon, a fourth-year dental student, visits with a representative from Midlands Dental Group.
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Annual Opportunities Fair
College of Dentistry students learned about current dental job and practice opportunities at the 2019 Opportunities Fair. Held for the last 13 years, this year's Opportunities Fair had the most vendors and was the best attended fair to date. This event has been very successful for both the vendors and our students. The vendors enjoy meeting our students and hire them often.
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Ice Cream Social and New Outdoor Seating Area
College of Dentistry students, faculty and staff enjoyed an ice cream social held at the college's new outdoor seating area.
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Left to right:
Fourth-year dental hygiene students Abigail McEnaney, Sierra Schuessler, Yahia Al Sarhani, Mikaela Sorensen and Celeste Hernandez are joined by Dr. Charles F. Craft at the Harvest Moon Festival.
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Recent Community Outreach Events
Above:
Dental hygiene students were joined by Dr. Charles F. Craft, the Nebraska State Dental Director, at the Asian Community & Cultural Center's Harvest Moon Festival held at Antelope Park in Lincoln on September 22. They provided oral health screenings to 15 people and distributed oral health items to 237 people.
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Above:
Dental students and faculty members provided oral health screenings to 67 people at the Project Homeless Connect held at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on September 20.
Left:
Dental and dental hygiene students attended 'Streets Alive' at Cooper Park in Lincoln on September 22. They distributed oral health items to 290 people.
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Clinic with a Heart looking for volunteers
Clinic with a Heart (CWH) offers free dental exams and extractions to the Lincoln community
. This year they have experienced extreme growth in the number of people seeking dental care. So far in 2019, 318 patients have received exams and 733 teeth have been extracted.
Please consider joining the Clinic with a Heart team to help them provide care to those in need. Volunteer opportunities are available on:
Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., Exams and x-rays
Wednesdays, 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Extractions
Contact Rachelle Hadley,
[email protected] or 402.499.6470, for more information on how to get involved.
Why should you volunteer? Lucas VanErmen, a fourth-year dental student, said, “I have been able to become a more confident and proficient dentist while providing care to those who have limited access to it. It’s been fulfilling to use my skills to support our community.”
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SHARING Clinic on November 7
Mark your calendars for
SHARING Clinic
!
Thursday, November 7
5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
At the College of Dentistry
SHARING Clinics started in 2008 as a way to help address the oral health needs of the underserved in Nebraska, and are now held twice per year. Many SHARING Clinic cases are complex and represent dental emergencies with pain, swelling and fever. All faculty and students are encouraged to participate.
Other upcoming outreach events include:
Grand Island Extraction Clinic
, October 19
(Saturday),
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Children's Dental Day
, March 6
(Friday)
Contact Dr. David Brown (
[email protected]
) for more information on how to get involved.
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New Staff & Staff Transitions
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Kim Hailey retires
Kim Hailey, office associate II, will retire in October 2019 after 14 years at the College of Dentistry.
What have you enjoyed most enjoy about working at the college?
Working with the students when they were applying to graduate programs. I have worked at six different colleges at the University since 1979 and my main jobs involved contact with students. I have always found it very rewarding and not just a job.
What are you looking forward to most in retirement?
Traveling, helping with my grandchildren, and spending time with my senior cat and senior husband!
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Ling Wang, research technologist II
Ling Wang will assume the research technologist II position vacated by Marian Schmid. Ling is currently a researcher in the Department of Oral Biology supervised by Dr. Greg Oakley. She will assume the animal husbandry activities in the UNMC Comparative Medicine facility at the College of Dentistry and provide support services for the research faculty.
The Department of Oral Biology welcomes Ling to a broadened role as a member of their research team!
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Ruth Keys, dental assistant
Ruth Keys has joined the College of Dentistry as the new ARD dental assistant in the black color team. Ruth is a graduate of Central Community College in Hastings and has several years of experience in private practice and most recently at Bryan Medical Center. She previously worked at the College of Dentistry as a temporary on-call assistant and also assisted students with CRDTS exams for many years.
The clinical services team is excited to have Ruth back! Please join them in welcoming Ruth and congratulating her on her new position!
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September 30-October 4
(Monday-Friday): OPS Dental Sealant Program, DH-4, Wakonda Elementary
October 3
(Thursday): Dean’s Club Reception, The Champion’s Club, 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
October 4
(Friday): TB and Flu Immunizations, Classroom 1201, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
October 4
(Friday): D-3 Pros Competency I, 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., Group 2 (South Clinic)
October 4
(Friday)
: Manikin Mock Board Retake #3, 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (North Clinic)
October 4-5
(Friday-Saturday)
: Alumni Reunion & College of Dentistry Homecoming, Embassy Suites - Classes as scheduled, No UG or DH Clinics all day -
Student-guided tours of the college will be on Friday from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. You are welcome to tour the new Clinical and Virtual Simulation Laboratory and Digital Design Studio along with our alums!
October 11
(Friday): TB and Flu Immunizations, Classroom 1201, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
October 11
(Friday): Manikin Mock Board Retake #4, 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (North Clinic)
October 11-12
(Friday-Saturday): NDHA Fall Session
October 14-18
(Monday-Friday): OPS Dental Sealant Program, DH-4, Sherman Elementary
October 17
(Thursday): CRDTS Exam Orientation, D-4 only, Manikin, 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
October 18
(Friday): CRDTS Exam, D-4 only, Manikin, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
October 18
(Friday): Mid-Semester Scholastic Reports Due
October 18
(Friday): D3 Digital Dentistry Competency Exam 1, CAD Lab, Exam 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., Remediation (if needed) 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
October 19
(Saturday): Grand Island Extraction Sharing Clinic, D-4, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
October 21-25
(Monday-Friday): LPS Dental Sealant Program, DH-4, McPhee Elementary
October 25
(Friday): D-3 Pros Competency I, 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., Remediation 1 (South Clinic) Groups 1 & 2
October 28-November 1
(Monday-Friday): OPS Dental Sealant Program, DH-4, Jackson Elementary
For the complete academic calendar, click
here
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Continuing Education Calendar
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October 4 (Friday):
Dr. Larry Baker & Dr. Matt Weber, COD Alumni Reunion, Embassy Suites
October 25 (Friday):
Dr. Sung Kim, Unique CBCT Cases -
All New Cases!
November 15 (Friday):
Dr. Nagamani Narayana, Oral Pathology: Expecting the Unexpected
December 16-17 (Monday-Tuesday):
Drs. Jen Kallio & Sung Kim, Radiology for Dental Auxiliary
January 6-7 (Monday-Tuesday):
January 10 (Friday):
Dr. Sergio Kuttler, Weeth Lecture 2020
February 21 (Friday):
Karen Baker, B.S., M.S., What's New in Dentistry 2020
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For more information on Continuing Education events, please contact
Abigail Beardsley
at 402.472.2611 or
Dr. Mary Lynn Froeschle
in room 1111 or by email (
[email protected]
)
or visit our
website
for any questions.
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You are an important member of our community!
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Protect your property!
Do you have the latest smartphone? Or a tricked out bicycle? A really expensive laptop?
Take a moment to protect your property by registering it with University Police Department
.
Any electronics, bicycles or other high-priced items that have a serial number can be put in their database and if the unthinkable happens where your property is stolen, they can register it stolen in a national database. This can help law enforcement in theft investigations.
All you need is your NUID number, the serial number, and a detailed description of the property. A recent photograph can be uploaded as well.
Register your property now!
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Staff composites and phone lists now on the COD Intranet
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Be a College of Dentistry ambassador!
Our students, faculty and staff play an important role in increasing awareness of the College of Dentistry's dental services among potential patients in Lincoln and the surrounding communities.
Tell your family and friends that the College of Dentistry is the place to go for high-quality, comprehensive, affordable dental care!
Encourage
them to learn more by visiting our website (
unmc.edu/dentistry
) and call to make an appointment at our Lincoln location - 402.472.1333. To get generic business cards you can pass out, see Erin in room 2108C.
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Have news?
If you have news you would like included in the next News Bites issue, please send it to:
Erin Wirth, Communications Specialist
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Birthday wishes
Monthly birthday lists can be found on the COD Web Intranet.*
*Note: COD Web is only available when on campus or when using a VPN connection.
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