Linda DeVore, the chair of the Department of Dental Hygiene at the Dental School, passed away in February after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Over 400 people attended her memorial service, including former faculty, colleagues from around the world, and current and former students dating back to 1978. Ms. DeVore had an illustrious career as a dental hygiene educator, joining the faculty in 1976 after receiving her degree from the Dental School. She moved up the ranks to professor and department chair, keeping her program running at a high level of quality and efficiency. She was praised for her steady leadership and competence in all of her roles at the Dental School.

2. DEAN
Christian S. Stohler
FORUM EDITOR
Kelley Ray
CLASS NOTES
Charlene Conner
EDITORIAL ADVISORS
Neil McCabe
Anne Rottenborn
Margaret Wilson
BOARD OF VISITORS
Chair, Stanley E. Block ’58
Guy Alexander ’82
Don-N. Brotman ’55
Ann E. Christopher ’87
Allan M. Dworkin ’66
Edward K. Gerner Jr.
Steven R. Jefferies ’80
Ann B. Kirk ’67
Melvin F. Kushner ’66
Mary Littleton
William W. Mumby ’81
Roy C. Page ’57
William H. Schneider
David H. Wands ’67
Paul Warren
Ben A. Williamowsky ’48
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION,INC.
President, Stephen J. Friedman '74
Vice President, Roy L. Eskow '74
Treasurer, John D. Denney '70
Secretary, Melvin F. Kushner '66
President-Elect, Harry F. Dressel, Jr. '45
Past President, Bruce E. Yuille '76
Editor, John F. Patterson '64
Historian, H. Berton McCauley '36
Board of Directors
Charles A. Doring '87
Sylvan Feldman '65
J. Roedel Jaeger '64
Eric Katkow '70
W. Michael Kenney '70
Edwin L. Morris '74
Robert P. Murphy '56
Robert P. Padousis '64
Charles L. Page '53
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PHOTO CREDITS Jay Baker, cover, pp. 18, 19, 21, 25;
Debbie Battles, p.12; Tom Darden, p. 11; Bill Hinzman,
p. 25; Mark Teske, inside front cover; along with
numerous staff, students, faculty, and alumni.
STUDENTS WORKING IN THE FIELD 6
What started as a volunteer experience in the early 90s grew in such popularity that the pre-doctoral
externship is now a requirement.Whether working in a private practice,hospital,or public health
center,the externship experience prepares fourth-year students for life outside the Dental School.
A TALK WITH THE DEAN 10
The new Dental School Dean,Dr.Christian Stohler,talks about opportunities at
the School,the role of alumni,the importance of research to the practical side
of dentistry,and his role in Annapolis with the state legislators.
SUPER-PRACTITIONERS 18
Under the leadership of Dr.Douglas Barnes the Advanced Education in General
Dentistry program produces super-practitioners.The program is enhanced by
the dedicated adjunt faculty,including Dr.Mark Choe.
Dean’s Message inside front cover
On Campus 2
Alumni Focus 12
Development Matters 22
Faculty and Staff Features 26
Student Highlights 30
Class Notes 33
Remembering 35
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Volume 21, Number 1, Winter/Spring 2003

3. 2 FORUM
OON CAMPUS
NIH FUNDS PAIN STUDY
Researchers examine how men
and women respond to pain
differently
by Mike Lurie,UMB News Bureau
Through a five-year, $5.36 million
grant from the National Institutes of
Health (NIH), National Institute of
Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin
Diseases, researchers in the Dental
School and the School of Medicine will
examine how men and women respond
to pain differently.
The grant establishes a NIH
Specialized Center of Research on
women’s health based at the Dental
School’s Department of Oral and
Craniofacial Biological Sciences, called
the Research Center for Neuroendocrine
Influences on Pain. This center is one of
only 11 such centers on women’s health
research in the United States that NIH
established in 2002, and the only one
that focuses on pain.
The researchers will study how men
and women respond to physically painful
events and how sex hormones influence
the intensity of pain.
Dr. Joel Greenspan, associate pro-
fessor, oral and craniofacial biological
sciences, is the principal investigator of
the grant and director of the Center.
“There is a measurable difference in
pain sensitivity between men and
women. Women tend to have lower
thresholds to painful stimuli than men,”
Dr. Greenspan says. “A major compo-
nent in our research will be to examine
possible biological reasons for these dif-
ferences, including how hormones affect
the way people experience pain.” As part
of the research, investigators will conduct
a study on patients and perform basic
scientific experiments.
Dr.Edward Grace, DDS ’64, associate
professor, oral health care delivery, and
director of the Brotman Facial Pain Cen-
ter, will serve as the clinical director and
will supervise the patient trials. The trials
will study how a woman’s menstrual cycle
and the changes in hormone levels affect
facial pain, gender differences in patients
with chronic pain, and gender differences
in response to medications. “We’re
looking at persistent pain problems and
why gender differences are significant
and widespread,” Dr. Grace says.
One part of the scientific research
will focus on organ pain.
Dr.Richard Traub, associate professor,
oral and craniofacial biological sciences,
and Dr. Anne Murphy, associate profes-
sor, anatomy and neurobiology in the
School of Medicine, will examine causes
of gender differences regarding organ
pain. This study will be particularly
relevant to Irritable Bowel Syndrome, a
chronic pain condition of the intestines
that affects significantly more women
than men. In particular, Drs. Murphy
and Traub will study how the hormones
estrogen and progesterone change the
sensitivity of organs to painful stimuli.
They are also studying whether the way
organ pain is relayed to the brain is
different in men and women.
For the center’s other basic scientific
component, Dr. Michael Gold, assistant
professor, oral and craniofacial biological
sciences, will study how sex hormones
affect the nerves that carry sensory infor-
mation from the body to the spinal cord
and brain. Dr. Gold’s research will pay
specific attention to sensory nerves that
relate to temporomandibular (jaw) disor-
der (TMD), another pain condition that
is more prevalent in women than men.
COMMITTING TO THE UNDERSERVED
THIRD- AND FOURTH-YEAR dental students are now eligible for National Health Services
Corps scholarships if they commit to serve as full-time clinical practitioners in federally
designated dental Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs). More than 3,000
federally designated HPSAs exist across the United States and its territories,the majority
of which are in rural areas.
On-campus ambassadors assist the students in identifying mentoring
opportunities, service-learning experiences, and tutorial assistance, as needed.At the
Dental School, Drs. Harry Goodman, associate professor, pediatric dentistry, and Mark
Macek,assistant professor,oral health care delivery,serve as the NHSC co-ambassadors.
Dr. Goodman remarks,“The National Health Service Corps is a win-win situation
for both graduating dental students and the public that they serve. Not only can dental
students offset the cost of their dental education through either the NHSC Scholarship
or Loan Repayment programs, but they also have a unique opportunity to enhance
their clinical skills in treating an underserved population with abundant and varied
oral health needs.”
Since signing the Educational Partnership Agreement last spring,several students
have inquired about the NHSC scholarships.
STUDENTS EXCEL OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOMS AND CLINICS – PAGES 6-8

4. Guy D.Alexander,DDS ’82
A native Baltimorean,
Dr. Guy Alexander is a
1982 University of
Maryland Dental School
graduate and a 1978 gradu-
ate of Morgan State University. He has
private practices in west Baltimore and
Pikesville and, since 1994, is partner of the
East Baltimore Quality Dental Group.
His wife, Joslyn, helps manage his
private practices.
“I always wanted to continue my asso-
ciation with the Dental School, and being a
member of the Board of Visitors has given
me that opportunity,” states Dr. Alexander.
He is active in the Baltimore City Dental
Society and has held positions of delegate
and president. He is also a member of the
ADA, Maryland State Dental Association,
and the Academy of General Dentistry. Be-
yond dentistry, Dr. Alexander is active in his
church council and served as its president.
Allan M.Dworkin,DDS ’66
Dr. Allan Dworkin
earned his DDS from the
University of Maryland
Dental School and a certifi-
cate in pedodontics from the
University of Pennsylvania. Since 1968, he
has practiced pediatric dentistry in private
practice. His multi-disciplinary group
practice now has five locations in the
Greater Baltimore area. He is also on staff
at several Baltimore hospitals and is chief
of pediatric dentistry at Sinai Hospital.
Understanding the importance of edu-
cating future oral health care professionals,
Dr. Dworkin is an instructor at the Univer-
sity of Maryland Dental School, volunteers
on the Curricula Committee at the School,
and provides student externship opportuni-
ties for senior DDS students at his private
group practice. He gives seminars on all
phases of practice management and is a
member of many professional associations
including the American Academy of
Pediatric Dentistry, American Society of
Dentistry for Children, and his local and
state dental associations.
A most interesting note about Dr.
Dworkin – he has served as the on-screen
dentist for Romper Room Enterprises
since 1975.
Melvin F.Kushner,DDS ’66
Representing the Alumni
Association on the Board of
Visitors is Dr. Melvin
Kushner. This position was
recently created in order to
keep communication open between these
two important Dental School constituen-
cies. “It is an honor to serve on the Board
and I am pleased to be part of the School’s
leadership,” states Dr. Kushner.
Before opening his private practice in
1969, he earned a GPR certificate and
served in the US Navy Dental Corps
Reserve as Lt. Commander. His general
dentistry practice is located in Owings
Mills, Maryland.
He is a member of numerous profes-
sional organizations including the ADA
and his state and local chapters, Alpha
Omega Fraternity, and the Academy of
General Dentistry. He serves on the
Maryland State and Northeast Regional
Board of Dental Examiners.
Dr. Kushner is the recipient of many
awards including the Walter Levine Award
for Meritorious Service from Alpha Omega.
When enjoying time off from practic-
ing dentistry, Dr. Kushner and his wife,
Sharan, spend time on their boat, the
Sharan Joy.
William H.Schneider,DDS
Dr. William Schneider,
a graduate of Georgetown
Dental School, joined his
father’s practice upon gradu-
ation in 1968. Thirty years
later, Dr. Schneider’s son, Adam, a gradu-
ate of BCDS, joined his father’s practice
upon graduation in 1998. Theirs is a thriv-
ing practice in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
Dr. Schneider is past president of both
the Maryland State Dental Association and
the Southern Maryland Dental Society. He is
a fellow of the American College of Dentists
and the International College of Dentists.
Last year, he served on the search committee
for the new dean of the Dental School.
He enjoys traveling with his wife
Nancy and spending time on the waters of
the Chesapeake Bay.
MEET THE NEWEST MEMBERS OF THE DENTAL SCHOOL BOARD OF VISITORS
?
DID YOU KNOW...
...that the dental hygiene baccalaureate program was established in 1970, the
first – and still the only one of its kind – in the state.
...over 35,000 patients walk through the doors of Hayden-Harris Hall every year
for quality dental treatments by Dental School pre- and post-doctoral students,
dental hygiene students, and faculty.
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5. 4 FORUM
LEADER,FRIEND,FISHERMAN:
HONORING A MAN OF MANY TALENTS
Dr.Richard R.Ranney,Dean 1991-2002
On February 25, more than 200 alumni, faculty, staff, students, friends,
and family celebrated Dr. Richard Ranney’s 11 years of leadership as dean
of the Dental School. The evening’s festivities brought together former
students, esteemed colleagues, and leaders from all facets of the oral health
care field to reflect on Dr. Ranney’s tremendous accomplishments.
Ranney enjoys the moment with (from left) Dental School Board of
Visitors member and proud parent Dr.Bill Schneider,Nancy
Schneider,Dr.Morris Antonelli,DDS ’61,and Pat Ranney.
Joined by his family for the evening’s celebration,Dr.Ranney is
pictured with (from left) daughter Maureen and son-in-law Derek
Dry,Kathy Ranney,and Christine Ranney Vlahcevic.
Faculty members (from left) Drs.Keith Mays,Carl Driscoll,and George
Williams,DDS ’78,were among the many members of the Dental
School community who joined Dr.Ranney for the evening in his honor.
Gus Diacoloukas (seated in center),president of Friendship Dental
Labs,Inc.,is surrounded by his family.The proud parent of a 2003
Dental School graduate,Diacoloukas and his company served as
the evening’s platinum sponsor.
Dr.Ranney receives a heartfelt thank you from Dr.Roy Page,DDS ’57.Dr.Page,a member of
the Dental School’s Board of Visitors,chaired the Friends of Dick Ranney Committee,which
raised more than $180,000.A portion of the funds was used to commission the striking
portrait seen far left,which will be moved to the new Dental School upon completion and
hung in the Richard R.Ranney Conference Room.
IN ADDITION TO THE 75 individuals who contributed to the Friends of Dick
Ranney fund,the following sponsors helped achieve the $180,000 goal.
Corporate Sponsors
Platinum Sponsor
Friendship Dental Laboratories,Inc.
Gold Sponsors
A-dec,Inc.
Bohlin Cywinski Jackson
DentalEZ Group
Henry Schein Inc.
John O.Butler Company
KaVo America
Silver Sponsors
Anshen & Allen
Axium Software
Barton Malow Company
Belmont Equipment Corporation
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
Den-Mat/Rembrandt
Hu-Friedy
Ivoclar Vivadent,Inc.
Philips Oral Healthcare,Inc.
Ridge Printing
SS White Burs,Inc.
3M ESPE
United Concordia Companies,Inc.
Corporate Friends
National Dentex Corporation
Procter & Gamble
Puritan Oxygen
OON CAMPUS

6. LINDA DEVORE
August 22,1941 - February 7,2003
A butterfly lights beside us like a sunbeam.
And for a brief moment its glory and beauty belong to our world.
But then it flies on again, and though we wish it could have stayed,
we feel so lucky to have seen it...”
ON FEBRUARY 7,2003,Linda E.DeVore,RDH,BS ’76,died after a four and a half month
battle with pancreatic cancer. Ms. DeVore served as chair of the Department of
Dental Hygiene.
More than 400 people attended her memorial service,planned by her colleague
and good friend, Jacquelyn Fried, who is now serving as acting chair of the
department.Many former Dental School faculty attended including Mary Catherine
Dean,Michelle Fellona ,Marylou Everett Guttman,Kathy Keene,Susan Miller,Cheryl
Samuels, and Mark Wagner. Colleagues from around the world came to pay their
respects including Marilyn Harrington, Kathy Newell, as well as officers of MDHA
and ADEA. Current and former students were in abundance including those who
graduated as far back as 1978.
Ms. DeVore experienced an illustrious career as a dental hygiene educator. She
was associated with the Dental School for nearly 30 years,joining the faculty in 1976
after receiving her B.S.degree in dental hygiene from the School.She moved through
the ranks to professor and department chair.
“She kept her program running at a high level of quality and efficiency. She was
an important part of the school’s administration,” says Dr. Richard R. Ranney, the
Dental School’s former dean. “She was a steady, competent performer, no matter
what she took on. I relied heavily upon her for advice.”
During her career, she was the first dental hygienist elected president of the
American Dental Education Association (formerly American Association of Dental
Schools); was president of the Maryland Dental Hygienists’ Association; and held
other leadership positions with the American Dental Hygienists’ Association.
Ms. DeVore received many awards throughout her career, including the
Distinguished Dental Hygiene Alumna Award from the University of Maryland Dental
School; the American Dental Hygienists’ Warner Lambert Award for Excellence in
Dental Hygiene; and the Maryland Dental Hygienists’ Association Symbol of
Excellence Award.
A fund has been established in her memory to support dental hygiene education
at the Dental School, providing funds for student scholarships, student and faculty
travel,purchases of specialized equipment,and other needs as they relate to student
enrichment programs. Gifts are presently being accepted by the University of
Maryland Dental School, 666 W. Baltimore St., Room 3-A-17, Baltimore, MD 21201.
Checks should be made payable to the UMB Foundation/DeVore Fund and sent to
the Dental School.
SCHOOL RECEIVES ADA
2002 COMMUNITY
PREVENTIVE DENTISTRY
MERITORIOUS AWARD
The Community Preventative
Dentistry awards are given by the ADA’s
Council on Access, Prevention, and
Interprofessional Relations and Johnson
& Johnson Oral Health Products. The
award recognizes the commitment of the
Dental School and the Maryland Office of
Oral Health to increasing the public’s
access to early diagnostic, prevention and
education services through its “Maryland
State Model of Oral Cancer Prevention
and Early Detection” program.
OUTREACH IN
THE HOT SUN
Thanks to a tent and lots of water,
Dental School faculty and students, along
with colleagues from the Baltimore City
Cancer Program, performed over 200 oral
cancer and oral health screenings at the
Stone Soul Picnic, held in Druid Hill Park,
summer 2002. Many of those screened were
referred for tooth and gum related issue.
Many Dental School students, staff,
and faculty participated that day including
(shown) Dr.Alex Pazoki, oral-maxillo-
facial surgery graduate program director;
Laura Warnock and LaVesta Jackson-
Crute, both with Baltimore City; and
Dr.Janet Yellowitz, associate professor,
oral health care delivery.
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7. OON CAMPUS
6 FORUM
Lisa Cohen,DDS ’03
In August 2002, I spent two weeks
practicing dentistry and lending my hand
to the Baltimore community. Chase
Brexton Health Services, Inc., a multi-
disciplinary community health center
located in Mount Vernon, was the site for
my externship. Chase Brexton Dental
Clinic opened in 2001. Its development
EXTERNSHIPS IN THE COMMUNITY:
NOT JUST A GRADUATION REQUIREMENT ANYMORE
who needed recalls, to geriatric patients
who needed new dentures. I also learned
about the business aspect of how to run a
dental practice as well as insurance issues.
During my externship about 15
patients were scheduled on a regular day.
Chase Brexton Dental maintains about a
75-80 percent appointment compliance.
No-show rates are always a concern for
public health providers but this dental
clinic’s compliance is one of the highest
for Chase Brexton’s disciplines.
Dr. Woodward runs a great dental
clinic. What was most rewarding for me was
experiencing his commitment to treating all
of his patients in the same manner, with
dignity and respect, no matter what their
medical or social history entailed. This
solidified my commitment to do the same.
Ms. Cohen will continue her education in the oral
surgery residency program at the Washington Hospital
Center in Washington, D.C.
Steven Delgado,DDS ’03
This past summer, I was lucky enough
to spend two weeks putting my dental
education to good use in the community. I
participated in an externship at the South
Baltimore Family Health Center and got
the chance to work with a recent BCDS
graduate, Dr.Iris Shields, DDS ’00. She
was the primary dentist at the center, and a
wonderful clinician. (Dr. Shields is a par-
ticipant in the Maryland Dent-Care Loan
Assistance Repayment Program, where
graduates commit to treating needy pa-
tients and spending a third of their time
caring for the Medical Assistance eligible
population, which is primarily children. In
return, participants receive up to $70,000
loan assistance repayment.)
I had heard from some seniors in the
class ahead of me that the experience
was overseen and is directed by a BCDS
graduate, Dr.BrooksWoodward, DDS ’92.
Dr. Woodward has spent several years
in public health dentistry including
serving at Whitman Walker Clinic in
Washington, D.C., a clinic that tackles the
health care concerns of the HIV positive
community. Aware that Chase Brexton
also had a focus within this community
but had no oral health care
delivery system, Dr.
Woodward was more than
willing to consult on, develop
and implement a dental
department, which attempts
to blend the best of private
practice with the best of
public health.
My experience was fulfill-
ing to say the least. I practiced
full-scale general dentistry.
Most of the patients I saw
were new patients, so I spent a
significant amount of time
consulting, treatment planning
and scaling. I also had the
opportunity to perform
restorative dentistry, preven-
tive dentistry, exondontia and
single-rooted endodontics. I
treated a large age range, from
a couple of pediatric patients
Lisa Cohen and BrooksWoodward,DDS ’92,outside the offices of
Chase Brexton dental clinic.
In 1996, a two-week externship became a requirement of the clinical experience for
pre-doctoral fourth year students. What started as a volunteer experience in the early 90s grew
in such popularity that the externship became required for all pre-doctoral students.
In fulfilling this clinical requirement, students may select from over 30 externship sites,
including private practice and hospital setting, health departments, research centers such as
NIH, and community health centers. Although the majority of externships occur in Maryland,
many are available throughout the country.
Three students tell their stories. Each story is unique.

8. there would be rewarding. In all honesty,
I arrived the first day thinking more
about completing another graduation
requirement than anything else. After
just one day, my attitude completely
changed. The patients there were so
grateful for their dental care, and so
appreciative of our efforts that I could
not wait to meet more of them the
next day. The surrounding community
is a low-income neighborhood, where
the residents are faced everyday with
crime and hardship.
Dr. Shields had an incredible number
of patients to treat, and most days she was
working by herself. She was very happy to
have my help. I had the opportunity to
perform extractions, place restorations,
and practice preventative dentistry. For
me, the most rewarding part of the
experience was treating the pediatric
patients. Often, it was their first trip to
the dentist, and I was amazed at how great
their dental needs were. Nine-year-old
children came in needing four or five
teeth extracted. I realized, first hand, how
much this neighbor-
hood needed
competent dental
professionals to meet
its residents’ oral
health care needs.
To have the chance
to take part in educat-
ing and treating those
children made the
externship so worth-
while. When I finished
my two weeks at the
center, I was thinking
less about graduation
requirements and more
about the little boy
who told me, “Thanks, Dr. Steve.”
After graduation, Mr. Delgado will begin his specialty
training in the endodontics residency program at the
University of Maryland Dental School.
Amaris Little ’03
Having grown up in Western Mary-
land, I have always been aware of the need
for greater access to dental care. At one
time, I thought that people’s poor oral
hygiene was due solely to apathy and lack
of self worth. Those may be contributing
factors, but a primary factor is that little
income is devoted to oral care. In my
opinion, the most important factor is the
shortage of oral health care providers in
this area who are willing to care for
people with limited resources.
I completed an externship in a private
practice with Dr. Donald Patthoff in
Martinsburg, WV during the summer of
2002. Although his practice is located in
West Virginia, it is affiliated with the
Western Maryland Area Health Education
Center and lies on the MD-WV border.
Irish Shields,DDS ’00,and Steven Delgado at the South Baltimore Family
Health Center.
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An Extraordinary Experience
FOR BOTH STUDENT AND PRACTITIONER
More than just a graduation requirement, the Pre-Doctoral Dental Student Externship
Program places fourth-year dental students at the forefront of oral health care delivery.
During the two-week Externship, students:
■
Provide clinical care directly to patients for at least 30 hours per week
■
Participate in case conferences and dental society meetings
■
Learn the intricacies of running a successful dental practice
■
Connect with communities
HOW CAN YOU GET INVOLVED
The Dental School approves all Externship sites and grants an adjunct faculty
position to the externship site dentist. Private practices, hospitals, and public health
centers are welcome to participate as an Externship site.
WHAT THE STUDENTS SAY
“When I finished my two weeks at the center, I was thinking less about graduation requirements
and more about the little boy who just told me,‘Thanks, Dr. Steve’.” - STEVEN DELGADO, DDS ’03
“I considered the very real difficulties faced by dentists in underserved areas.” -AMARIS LITTLE,DDS ’03
“...fulfilling to say the least.” - LISA COHEN, DDS ’03
To learn more about the Pre-Doctoral Dental Student Externship Program or to become involved as a
participating site, call Dr. Mark Macek at 410-706-4218 or email mdm002@dental.umaryland.edu.
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9. 8 FORUM
Mimi Truong, a senior dental hygiene
student, has a detective streak in her.
As part of her assignment for the
Community Oral Health course, she
worked for the Montgomery County
Dental Program, which provides oral
health services to children, pregnant
women, and seniors age 60 and over.
Of her time at the center, located in
Rockville, Maryland, Ms. Truong says,
COMMUNITY HEALTH EXPERIENCES IN DENTAL HYGIENE
OON CAMPUS
A large part of Dr. Patthof’s
practice focuses on low-income
patients and many from group
homes. My externship was
certainly an eye opening experi-
ence for me as I considered the
very real difficulties faced by
dentists in underserved areas. It
seems as though an even larger
burden falls on the shoulders of
fewer dentists to provide much
needed care in these areas.
Many patients needed care
yet few of them could pay
when services were rendered.
It was common to see children
requiring a restoration or extraction
“I came to understand the role of
government in public health....I was
able to see the difference between public
health and private practice.”
During her experience, she treated
many patients who did not speak English
[the program translator was not always
available]; provided dental education to
approximately 135 second graders in two
schools; and enabled the center to see
more patients in a day under the supervi-
sion of Beth McKinney, RDH, BS ’86.
As part of the course, students are
required to submit a paper of their
experience.
“Mimi went above and beyond for
this class assignment and out of her
way to locate, contact and interview
a retired dentist who worked for the
Montgomery County Dental Program
for 27 years,” states Sheryl Syme, RDH,
BS ’88, course instructor. “She put
together and captured a history about the
dental program and the first Dental Van
program (started in 1941) as told to her by
Dr. Phillip Eisenberg.”
In order for Ms. Truong to get the
historical information, she had to put on
her detective hat and coat since no one at
the Montgomery County Health and
Human Services could give her any
background on the program. Eventually,
she was given the name of Dr. Eisenberg.
“We were able to take a stroll back in
time for me to learn some of the history of
the dental program,” states Ms. Truong.
One question in the paper that
students must answer is, “Would you
consider yourself as a future site
supervisor?” Her resounding answer?
“I dream of Ms. McKinney’s job. I
would be very proud of myself everyday
if I had the opportunity to be the
site supervisor.”
for every tooth in their mouth. These
children received the care they needed,
EXTERNSHIPS, CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE
Amaris Little treating a patient during her externship experience.
regardless of their financial
situation. Dr. Patthof devotes
two days each week to treating
low-income patients, and they
receive whatever oral health care
they need.
Fortunately, there are dentists
like Dr. Patthof who are willing to
provide care for needy patients
within their own practices.
Ms. Little plans to join a private practice in
Harford County, Maryland upon graduation
this spring.
To learn more about the Pre-Doctoral
Dental Student Externship Program or to
become involved as a participating site,call Dr.Mark
Macek at 410-706-4218 or email
mdm002@dental.umaryland.edu.

10. Student/Faculty
Scholarship Day
YOU ARE INVITED TO ATTEND
Student/Faculty
Scholarship Day
Thursday, April 24, 2003
featuring the
Ninth Biennial
Jane Boswell Toomey and
Louise Cole Toomey
Memorial Lecture
“Craniofacial Development,
Growth and Treatment:
Challenges and Promise in
the Post-Genomic Era”
DAVID CARLSON, PHD
Regents Professor and Robert E. Gaylord
Endowed Professor ● Chair, Department
of Biomedical Sciences ● Associate Dean
for Research and Advanced Education Baylor
College of Dentistry, Texas A&M University
System Health Science Center
Toomey Memorial Lecture
10:15 a.m.
● ● ●
Award Winning Senior
Case Conferences
11 a.m.
● ● ●
Student and Faculty Poster Sessions
and Table Clinics
12-1:30 p.m.
● ● ●
Nursing School Auditorium
655 W. Lombard St.
● ● ●
For more information contact
Neil McCabe at 410-706-7146 or
nmccabe@dental.umaryland.edu.
DENTAL SCHOOL WELCOMES
DR.AND MRS.STOHLER
IN JANUARY, the Faculty, Staff, Student Relations Committee planned a welcome
reception for the Stohlers at the National Dental Museum. Faculty, students, and
staff stopped by to meet the new dean and enjoy some light refreshments.
Dr.Stohler greets Dr.Robert Bennett,associate professor,oral and
craniofacial biological sciences,while Mrs.Stohler looks on.
First-year dental students Brandt Foster,Sarah Bowling,and Phong Ta
wanted to get the perfect shot with Dr.Stohler to send home to mom
and dad.The Dean was happy to accommodate.
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11. CHRISTIAN STOHLER, DMD, DR.MED.DENT.
DEGREES: DMD,University of Bern,Switzerland
1972; Dr.Med.Dent., University of Bern, 1975;
Certificate in Oral Surgery, 1976; Certificate in
Prosthodontics,1979.
CURRENT POSITION: Dean, University of
Maryland Dental School, appointed January 1,
2003.
PREVIOUS POSITIONS: Chair 1995-2003,
Director of Research 1994-1997,Professor 1990-
2003, and Associate Professor 1984-1990,
Department of Biologic and Material Sciences,
University of Michigan; Professor and Chair,
Department of Removable Pros, University of
Geneva,1986.
NATIONAL LEADERSHIP AND RECOGNITION:
William R.Mann and the Roy & Natalie Roberts
Endowed Professorships; former president of
two national research groups—IADR/AADR
Neuroscience Group and the Association of
University TMD and Orofacial Pain Programs;
Associate Editor, Journal of Orofacial Pain;
member,NIDCR Board of Scientific Counselors.
RESEARCH AND SCHOLARSHIP: Research on
pain and tempromandibular joint disorders; 75
journal articles or book chapters since 1975.
Currently Principal Investigator of two NIH
grants ($1.4million) related to pain and jaw joint
disorders;co-investigator on another NIH grant.
CHRISTIAN STOHLER,DMD,DR.MED.DENT.
DEGREES: DMD,University of Bern,Switzerland
1972; Dr.Med.Dent., University of Bern, 1975;
Certificate in Oral Surgery, 1976; Certificate in
Prosthodontics, 1979.
CURRENT POSITION: Dean, University of
Maryland Dental School, appointed January 1,
2003.
PREVIOUS POSITIONS: Chair 1995-2003,
Director of Research 1994-1997,Professor 1990-
2003, and Associate Professor 1984-1990,
Department of Biologic and Material Sciences,
University of Michigan; Professor and Chair,
Department of Removable Pros, University of
Geneva, 1986.
NATIONAL LEADERSHIP AND RECOGNITION:
William R. Mann and the Roy & Natalie Roberts
Endowed Professorships; former president of
two national research groups—IADR/AADR
Neuroscience Group and the Association of
University TMD and Orofacial Pain Programs;
Associate Editor, Journal of Orofacial Pain;
member,NIDCR Board of Scientific Counselors.
RESEARCH AND SCHOLARSHIP: Research on
pain and tempromandibular joint disorders;75
journal articles or book chapters since 1975.
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A TALK WITH
THE DEAN
by Kelley Ray
THENEWDEAN
A T A L K W I T H
Recently, Dr. Christian S. Stohler,
the new Dental School dean, sat down
for an in-depth interview about the
school, Baltimore, and how he plans to
work with the University and Dental
School communities. These are
highlights from that interview:
What opportunities do you see at
the Dental School?
He feels that there is a “constella-
tion of opportunities” including:
●
the new building
●
excellent faculty, staff and students
●
alumni who are ready to revitalize an
organization to serve their needs and
the needs of the School
●
our focus on service to the citizens of
Maryland, especially the underserved
●
possibilities for innovation in dental
education including partnerships with
industry and with our colleagues in
other schools on campus
●
stellar research program, especially in
the field of pain
●
close proximity to NIH and Johns
Hopkins
What role do you see for Dental School
graduates in the day-to-day education of
the School’s students?
“Absolutely, there are key roles for our
alumni in the education of our future oral
health practitioners.”
They can help teach in the pre- and
post-doctoral clinics and serve as guest
lecturers; they can enrich the knowledge
of our students with real-life experiences
through our pre-doctoral externship pro-
gram; they can support the effort to recruit
dedicated clinical faculty to the School;
and they can join forces to offer first-rate
continuing education in Maryland.
“Practicing dentists, specialists, and
hygienists can serve as excellent role
models to our students. This, combined
with the knowledge our faculty share with
the students, is a winning combination.”
What is your management style?
His style is to listen to all sides and
make a decision based on the mission
of the School and what is best for the
students, patients, staff, and faculty. In his
first few months as dean, Dr. Stohler is
in listening mode – meeting with faculty,
alumni, university administrators,
corporate leaders, students, and staff –
in order to find out what people are
saying and how their ideas might positively
affect the School.
How does he find everyone? Some
find him, at his desk with an open door
or through a scheduled appointment.
Others meet him at dental society
meetings and study clubs throughout
the state. And, if you work in the School,
you may have met him in a clinic, in the
hallway, or at a special event, like the
recent Dental Assistant’s Week apprecia-
tion luncheon. He walks with pen and
paper in hand, taking notes of ideas and
the names of those he meets.
What about opportunities for students?
The School’s externship program,
which connects our senior dental stu-
dents with practitioners in the field, is a
“wonderful opportunity for our students
to learn more than what we can teach
them.” The students work at sites
throughout Maryland and around the
country and learn how practices are
managed; how patients are treated for
cases they may not have seen before;
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12. and how to function outside the
“safety and comfort” of their school
and classmates.
During the dean candidates’ open
forums (during the interview process), a
senior dental student posed a question
to Dr. Stohler about service projects in
foreign countries. He commented that,
although universities are very restricted
in terms of what they can do, he is
willing to weigh the importance of
projects that allow students to reach
the limits of their expression, perhaps
breaking the boundaries.
“The opportunity for our students to
experience dentistry in a humanitarian
way is most important to their education.
These experiences forever change lives
of both patients and students.”
He also commented that “students
live for unique experiences” and that the
School should help students find them.
“Their experiences will enrich us all.”
Our dental hygiene students
volunteer in various sites around
Maryland. This exposure to the
“real world” is crucial to receiving a
complete education.
How do you explain the importance
of research at the Dental School?
“When research does not exist,
practical dentistry suffers.”
In these times, dental schools will not
survive without a solid research base. In-
stitutions of higher learning expect the
entire university community to increase
their individual research base, and that is
no different at UMB. No dental school
will survive today without research.
“At BCDS, we are most fortunate to
have Ron Dubner, DDS, PhD, chair of
the Department of Oral and Craniofacial
Biological Sciences, who has built up our
research program to record highs, and he
did so without draining resources from
our clinical programs. Many other
schools have had to sacrifice their
clinical programs in order to create
a research base, and fortunately, that
isn’t the case at Maryland.”
“No clinical programs have suffered
because of the research done at the
School.”
Many dental schools conduct research
in “non-people/non-clini-
cal” areas, areas that,
according to Dr. Stohler,
“have no relation to the
immediate health needs
of people and more
specifically, our patients.”
Dr. Stohler describes
Maryland’s research
program as one that is
“meaningful to people.”
One of the largest
research foci of BCDS is
in the area of pain, with
the efforts of research and
clinical faculty including
Ron Dubner, Ed Grace,
DDS ’64, director of the
Brotman Facial Pain
Clinic, and now Dr.
Stohler.
How do you see your role
at the legislative level?
“I understand that the Maryland
State Dental Association takes the
lead for oral health issues in Maryland
and I plan to work closely with them.”
“As for the needs of higher educa-
tion, most specifically at the Dental
School, I have played that role in the
past. A leadership party change like the
one we are experiencing in Maryland
happened eight years ago in Michigan —
so I have many experiences that may
help the Dental School and the Uni-
versity when working with legislators
in Annapolis.”
On Dentist Day in February, Dr.
Stohler joined dentists from around the
state and met with leaders of the
Maryland State General Assembly in
Annapolis. His goal was to advocate no
more cuts to the University of Maryland
System and to thank the legislators
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Dr.Stohler and Governor Robert L.Ehrlich
for their continued support for the
replacement building. (The University
System of Maryland campuses have
sustained nearly a third of the total
reduction in state general funds, but
represent only 7.5 percent of the
state’s budget.)
In addition, he had the opportunity
to meet briefly the new governor of the
state, Robert L. Ehrlich, and offer his
thanks for the governor’s financial
commitment to the new building.

13. AALUMNI FOCUS
IT DOESN’T FALL FAR
BALANCING A PRACTICE
AND THE BEACH
AFTER 52 STRAIGHTYEARS,Dr.RobertBrown,DDS’58,isn’tready
to hang up his buoys or whistle. Nor is he ready to retire from
private practice. Dr. Brown began his two careers – one as a
dentist and one as a lifeguard – in the 1950s. He has
lifeguarded every summer since he graduated from high
school in 1951 and he still heads to the beach today to work
for the Atlantic City Beach Patrol. At the time, it was just a
summer job and he did not intend to do it for life, but the beach bug got him.
Upon graduating from the Dental School, Dr. Brown joined his father’s practice and
worked evenings in the practice – sometimes until midnight.During the summer days,he
was a lifeguard.When he took over the dental practice, he worked one day a week in the
practice during the summer months while handling evening emergencies.As a lifeguard,
he recalls performing hundreds of rescues a year.Over the last 15 years, his rescues have
decreased significantly,“At my age, the kids practically push me aside so they can handle
the work,”he says.
So why does he do it?“To do one thing 52 weeks a year would be tough.I’m glad I’m
still there [on the Atlantic City Beach Patrol],”states Dr.Brown.
Since 1960,Dr.Brown has served as secretary to the Atlantic-Cape May Dental Society.
Although he is not taking any new patients in his practice, he will continue practicing as
long as his current patients need him.Today,Dr.Brown is an Assistant Chief with the Beach
Patrol.He turns 70 this June.
What is the old saying? The apple
doesn’t fall far from the tree. At the Dental
School, we have bushels of apples. The
graduating class of 2002 had 15 graduates
with relatives who also graduated from
BCDS. The most recent entering classes,
the Class of 2006, and the dental
hygiene Class of 2004, has 12 and 1
students respectively with alumni
relatives. In addition, many students
have siblings and cousins currently
enrolled at the School.
It is pride in the field of oral health
care and in the education received at the
University of Maryland Dental School
that keeps this list going. We are
pleased to share their heritage.
Abel - Jared ’06; Shannon ’04, sister;
Martin ’75, father
Abraham - Priya ’06; Ampili ’87, mother
Agapis - George ’06; Steve ’77, father;
Tony ’76, uncle
Agnini - Matthew ’02; Andrew ’03,
brother; Mike ’72, father
Ashrafi - Zahra ’06; Maryam Seifi-Tofigh
’90, aunt
Brummer - Nicole ’02; John ’73 (ortho),
father
Choe - Kyong ’02; Mark ’96, brother;
Mike ’88, brother
Cohen - Jason ’02; Steven ’77 (endo), father
Engroff - Stephen ’02 (oral-maxillofacial
surgery); Dick ’80, father
Fielding - Kevin ’02; Daniel ’67, father
Frey - Carsten ’06; Gilbert ’70, father
Goodman - Serena [DH] ’04; Gary
’75, father
Henry - Matthew ’02; Dan ’75, father
Higginbottom - Erik ’06; Mark ’76,
father
Hoffacker - Daniel ’06; Henry ’75,
father; Ralph ’79, uncle; Henry
’39, grandfather (deceased)
Koterwas - Christopher ’02;
Christopher ’77, father
Lang - Jonathan ’02; Martin ’75,
father
Lettich - Michael ’06; Christopher
Miller ’03, brother-in-law
Oshry - Evan ’02; Dana ’87, sister;
Samuel ’63, father
Resh - Eric ’02; Kevin ’93, brother;
George ’55, father
Russell - Oneal ’06; Oneal ’76, father
Schulz - Albert ’02; Earle ’62, father
Sobol - Srayah ’02; Shana RDH ’03, wife;
Mark Lustman ’72, father-in-law
Stewart - Jennifer ’06; Gail Meyers ’93, aunt
Tolley - Barrett ’02; Leonard ’76, father
Torres - Melisa ’06; Manuel Torrez-Diaz
’74, uncle; Jose Diaz ’48, great uncle
Tran - Tuan ’02 (orthodontics); Uyen
Nguyen ’99, wife
Wright - Maria ’06; Michael ’99, ’02
(prosthodontics), brother
Nicole Brummer,DDS ’02 (second from left) and family
including her father,John,a 1973 orthodontics graduate.
Dental fathers and sons (left to right):Matt ’02 and
Michael ’72 Agnini;Barrett ’02 and Leonard Tolley ’76;
and Jason ’02 and Steven Cohen‘77.
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14. Spring 2003 13
1ST ANNUAL BCDS ALUMNI
GOLF TOURNAMENT
September 25,2002 ●
The Woodlands
THEWEATHERWAS PERFECT and everyone had
a great time.The 1st Annual GolfTournament
was a success (except for those annoying
bees).The tournament winners were a team
from Graybush, Newman & Co., P.A.
Matt Brady from Graybush Newman won
the hole-in-one contest. Lance Jacob from
Naden/Lean was a close second, hitting the
ball to within 5" from the hole, but Matt
came along at the end and hit it right into
the hole.
Drs. Ronald Gunderson, DDS ’71,
associate professor, restorative dentistry,
and Sharon Siegel, DDS ’79, former
associate professor, restorative dentistry,
have invented and patented a device that
stabilizes dental casts that dentists and
dental labs use to make dental caps,
bridges, dentures and implant appliances.
Through years of treating patients and
teaching students how to relate or mount
casts, Drs. Siegel and Gunderson discov-
ered that these casts often slip when the
dentist places them on an articulator, a
device which simulates the patient’s jaw
opening and closing.
The Presidential Team
Dr. John Aumiller,DDS ’72,Penny
Crunkleton,and Dr.Steve Friedman,DDS
’74,president of the Alumni Association.
The Winning Team
Representing Grabush, Newman & Co., PA
are Mark Hudak,Melanie Hartlove,Matt
Brady,and Allen Schiff,adjunct faculty,oral
health care delivery.
The Naden/Lean,LLC Team
Tim Lott,Dr.Peter Roth,DDS ’98,Lance
Jacobs,and Ty Powers.
WRITERS AMONG US
Many alumni and faculty of the Dental
School go on to write books – many in the
field of oral health care, some in an field
completely unrelated.
Focusing on his life in Maine, Dr.
Frank Gilley, DDS ’45, authored and self-
published Reflections of Salmon Flies and
Gun Powder. He also keeps busy with the
Gilley Family Tree Farm, a 475-acre
woodland property.
Dr.Burton“Bud”Pollack, DDS ’46, is
the author of a new book, Law and Risk
Management in Dental Practice, published
by Quintessence Books. Dr. Pollack cur-
rently teaches health law at the School of
Dental Medicine at SUNY at Stony Brook.
Also an author, Cynthia McKane-
Wagester, RDH, BS ’95, was signing her
new book, Dental Hygiene: The Pulse of the
Practice, at the ADA meeting last fall. Pub-
lished by Pennwell, Ms. McKane-Wagester
states in her book, “it [the dental hygiene
department] has to generate quality den-
tistry that is far beyond the traditional scope
[in order to be the Pulse of the Practice].”
Now, with their invention of a plastic
device called CaStix®
, there is a way to elimi-
nate that slipping so that the patient’s bite
with their new appliance is more accurate.
The bracket-like design is attached to the
casts so that the relationship of the teeth on
the cast is the same as the patient’s mouth.
“When the dentist puts the appliance
made on these casts in the patient’s mouth,
it fits,” Siegel says. “The teeth come to-
gether and the patient is very comfortable.”
In order to market their device, they
turned to two students enrolled in the
Hinman CEOs Program at Maryland’s
College Park campus for help in develop-
ing their startup company, Articulation
Innovations, LLC.
“We’re marketing this as a stabiliza-
tion kit that will allow the dentist or tech-
nician to efficiently and consistently set
these casts using the stabilization system,”
says Gunderson.
Siegel says that dental students can be
inspired by this kind of research.
“It shows the students that we’re
creative not just in the research arena that
may not be clinically relevant, but in the
PROSTHODONTISTS
INVENT DENTAL DEVICE
We thank the event sponsors:
Corporate Sponsors: Grabush Newman & Co.,
P.A. ●
McCarthy Wilson-Attorneys ●
Naden/Lean,LLC
Program Sponsors: Sky Financial
Tee Sponsors: Benco ●
Kerr Corporation ●
Orascoptic Research ●
Practice Advisory
Group ●
R.K.Tongue Co.,Inc. ●
Worthington,Wilkinson & York Insurance
Services
Gifts provided by: Clarion Resort
Fontainebleau Hotel,Ocean City ●
Pfizer-
Listerine ●
Philips Oral Healthcare-Sonicare
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15. AALUMNI FOCUS
14 FORUM
OMICRON KAPPA UPSILON
Phi Chapter/University
Of Maryland
The Phi Chapter of Omicron Kappa Up-
silon, established in 1929, is a component
of the national dental honorary society,
Omicron Kappa Upsilon. Phi Chapter
promotes a spirit of emulation among
dental students for high scholarship and
good character, and honors, in appropri-
ate manner, those who have distinguished
themselves in these qualities.
Graduating seniors are selected from
the upper 20 percent of the senior class
for membership. A number constituting
no more than 12 percent of the entire se-
nior class who, in addition to scholarship,
have demonstrated exemplary traits of
character and potential qualities of future
professional growth and attainments may
be elected to membership by the active
members of this component chapter.
Faculty and associate staff of the
Dental School are also nominated
and elected to membership.
ALUMNI INDUCTEES
Sunia Abdula ●
Maya B. Alqueza ●
Mark C. Bogdan ●
Nicole C. Brummer ●
Makepeace B. Charles ●
Kevin E.
Fielding ●
Jennifer Blume-Matelis ●
Terrence R. Nedbalski ●
Emily R.
O’Keiff ●
Quay W. Parrott, III ●
Ellen A. Teverovsky
FACULTY INDUCTEES
D. Michael Brown ●
Mark D. Macek ●
Valli Meeks ●
Norman Tinanoff
IN MEMORIAM
Irving I.Abramson,DDS ’32 ●
MARCH 3,2003
An endodonist specializing in root canal therapy and treatment of children with
congenital facial and dental defects,Dr.Irv Abramson was 93 when he died.
After graduation,he practiced general dentistry and in 1944 became the first dentist
in Maryland to practice endodontics exclusively. He later formed the Department of
EndodonticsattheUniversityofMarylandDentalSchoolandwaschairofthedepartment
until 1973.He then continued in private practice until his retirement in 1984.
“For many years he also was the only endodontist from Philadelphia to Baltimore to
Atlanta!” states Dr. Thomas Dumsha ’79, current endodontics department chair.“Most
endodontists in Maryland were trained by Dr.Abramson.”
Dr.Abramson is former president of the Baltimore City Dental Society,a fellow of the
American College of Dentists and the International College of Dentists,and a diplomate
of the American Board of Endodontists.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years,Grace;two daughters;two granddaughters;and
three great-grandchildren.
Frank A.Dolle,DDS ’59 ●
OCTOBER 25,2002
Dr. Frank A. Dolle was a pharmacology professor at the Dental School from 1952 to
1983.He was 79.
His colleagues and friends thought very highly of him. Dr. Harry Dressel ’45 said,
“When I wanted to know something about drugs, I went to him.” Dr. Dolle influenced
many of our graduates through the years and will be remembered for his years of service
to the School and the Alumni Association.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years,Marjorie;two daughters;and a grandson.
Gerson A.Freedman,DDS ’35 ●
SEPTEMBER 19,2002
Dr. Gerson A. Freedman was a BCDS faculty member in the Department of Oral
Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences for 17 years.Dr.Freedman mentored many dental and
graduate students over the years.His career in dentistry spanned over six decades.
Highlights from his long career included a Bronze Star for action as an Army dentist
during World War II. From 1948 to 1973, he was chief of dental services at Levindale
Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital.He also served the State of Maryland as a president
and secretary of the State Board of Dental Examiners.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Shirley; a son; and a daughter. The daughter,
Susie,is married to Sylvan Feldman ’65.
Phra E.Kercheval, DDS ’21 ●
NOVEMBER 19,2002
Dr. Phra E. Kercheval, the oldest known living graduate of the Baltimore College of
Dental Surgery, was 104 years old when he died in November. He wanted to be
remembered for his devotion to his family and friends and for never turning away a
patient.He practiced dentistry in West Virginia for 52 years,until 1973.His patients were
poor; sometimes they paid him with meat or produce or whatever they had to give.
Dr.Kercheval came back to his Alma Mater in 1996 for a Grand Classes Luncheon and
was honored as the oldest known living graduate. He commented that the occasion
made him feel like“King for a Day!”
He is survived by his wife,Patria,and children.
research arena where patient care is
improved,” Siegel says.
“That’s very, very important. I think
the students realize that it’s important to
be creative.”
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16. Spring 2003 15
2003 Ocean City
Dental Summer Seminar
MONDAY, JULY 28-FRIDAY, AUGUST 1, 2003
Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel,
Ocean City, Maryland
Alumni Summer Social
WEDNESDAY, JULY 30 ●
5-7 P.M.
Sponsored by Discus Dental
This seminar is designed for dentists, dental
hygienists, dental assistants and other team
members. Combine education with a beach
vacation — earn CEUs in the mornings and
then head to the beach in the afternoons!
All courses run from 8 a.m. till 12 noon.
MONDAY, JULY 28, 2003
Space Management in Interceptive
Orthodontics: Diagnostic Strategies and
Practical Implementation by the Dental Team
William M. Davidson, DMD, PhD
TUESDAY, JULY 29, 2003
Medical Emergency Management
in the Dental Office
Gerald W. Gaston, DDS, PhD
WEDNESDAY, JULY 30, 2003
Caries Management:
Decision-Making and Therapies
Norman Tinanoff, DDS, MS
Humor and Laughter in the Dental Office
George Obermeier, MS
THURSDAY, JULY 31, 2003
Women’s Health:
Medical and Dental Considerations
Barbara J. Steinberg, DDS
Digital X-Ray Imaging, Tomography
and 3-D Imaging in Dentistry:
Everything You Always Wanted To Know
Tarunjeet Pabla, BDS, MS
FRIDAY, AUGUST 1, 2003
Update in Periodontal Therapy: Biofilms,
Ultrasonics, Antimicrobials and More
Bradley L. Phillips, DMD
Rotary Instrumentation
Thomas Dumsha, DDS
CONTINUING EDUCATION: 4.0 CE credits for
dentists, dental hygienists and dental assistants
TUITION: WEEKLY RATE DAILY RATE
Dentist $725 $200
Dental Hygienist
or Team Member $295 $125
If you are interested in receiving more information email
gwen.kergides@lrn.va.gov with your email address to request
a brochure by mail, Please include your name, discipline,
complete mailing address in the email. You may also call the
CHEP office at 410-642-1195, or visit www.chepinc.org for
additional information.
WILLIAM R.PATTESON,DDS ’57
A Leader Among Dental School Alumni
Dr.William R.Patteson, a highly
respected practitioner of prosthetic
dentistry, died suddenly on March 13,
2003, while vacationing with his wife
and Dr.and Mrs.Raymond Palmer, DDS
’56, in St. Augustine, Florida. He was 70.
Dr. Patteson was devoted to the
Dental School and was a strong advocate
for excellence in education. He served on
the Alumni Association of the Baltimore
College of Dental Surgery, Dental School,
University of Maryland, Inc. He envi-
sioned a strong Alumni Association with
strong bonds to the Dental School. Dr.
Patteson was chair of the transition com-
mittee that negotiated the terms to form
one Dental School Alumni Association.
“I deeply admired Bill for his wisdom,
integrity, professionalism and for being a
wonderful human being. Although I only
knew him for a few months, I considered
him a friend and valued advisor,” states
Dr. Christian Stohler, Dental School
Dean. “At the Leadership Phonathon
we witnessed his infectious enthusiasm
about the School.”
Among his
special recogni-
tions is the 2002
Distinguished
Alumnus Award
from the Alumni
Association, Inc.
Friend and
mentor, Dr. Harry
Dressel,Jr.,DDS
’45, stated, “His
quiet and cool
manner during trying discussions and
other stressful situations made him a rare
and respected leader.”
Dr. Patteson stood out among his
colleagues with his smooth southern style,
golfing outfits – red, white, and blue being
the primary color combination – repertoire
of jokes, excellence in prosthetic dentistry,
and dedication to his patients.
Dr. Patteson held a number of high
offices, including Regent, Fourth District
of the USA, International College of
Dentists; Chair, Maryland Section of the
American College of Dentists; President,
Baltimore City Dental Society; President,
Baltimore Association of Dental Surgeons;
and President, Optimist Club of Maryland.
Surviving Dr. Patteson are his wife of
many years, Phyllis Chambers Patteson;
son William R. Patteson, Jr.; daughters,
Kathy Voigt, Virginia Warren and Sondra
Conner; sister, Patricia Bair; and nine
grandchildren.
Contributions in honor of Dr.
Patteson may be made to the UMBF
Patteson Fund and mailed to the
University of Maryland Dental School,
Rm. 3-A-17, 666 W. Baltimore Street,
Baltimore, MD 21201-1586.
Dialing for Dollars with
School administrators,
faculty,and alumni leaders,
Dr.Patteson raised a
significant amount of
money for the School’s
Annual Fund in early March
of this year.He was a highly
dedicated alumnus.
Participating in the Alumni GolfTournament last
September at theWoodlands were Drs.Sheldon
Silverman,Harry Dressel,and Bill Patteson.Even
though their team did not win,they had a great time.

17. AALUMNI FOCUS
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THOMAS SOLIDAY
ELECTED ADA SPEAKER
OF THE HOUSE
A high point of the
143rd Annual Session
of the ADA last Octo-
ber was the election of
Dr.J.ThomasSoliday,
DDS ’63, as Speaker
of the ADA House of
Delegates. Dr. Soliday
is an oral-maxillofacial surgeon practicing in
Gaithersburg, Maryland.
As speaker, Dr. Soliday will preside over
the 427-member House of Delegates, the
governing body with the authority to ap-
prove proposed programs and policies for en-
couraging improvement of the public’s oral
health and promoting advances in dentistry.
Dr. Soliday served eight years as speaker
of the House of Delegates of the American
Association of Oral and Maxillofacial
Surgeons. He is also past president of the
Maryland State Dental Association, the
Southern Maryland Dental Association, and
the Maryland Society of Oral and Maxillo-
facial Surgery. He received the MSDA
Distinguished Service Award in 2001.
He is a fellow of the International and
American Colleges of Dentists and the Pierre
Fauchard Academy. Dr. Soliday and his wife,
Bonita, reside in Gaithersburg and have six
children and 13 grandchildren.
[excerpted from an ADA news release,10/23/02]
HAVING FUN AT ALUMNI EVENTS
Greater New York Dental Meeting
SUNDAY,DECEMBER 1,2002 ●
NEW YORK CITY
Phillip and Linda,RDH,BS ’95,Blackiston.
Yankee Dental Congress
FRIDAY,JANUARY 31,2003 ●
BOSTON
Dr.Rene Bousquet,DDS
’68,president of the
Yankee Dental Congress,
visits the Dental School
booth.
Dr.Edward,DDS ’90,and
Ellen Finnigan.
Drs.Ann Kirk,DDS ’67,member
of the School’s Board of Visitors,
and Larry Fadjo,DDS ’75.
Class of 1991 Picnic
AUGUST 10,2002 ●
PATAPSCO STATE PARK
Drs.Steve Baker and
Jamie Green
Jo Sheffler,and Drs.Bernie
Logan and Todd Sheffler
Dr.Dave Rodolnick
and son,Noah
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18. Have you had time to visit your alma mater lately?
Now you can—from the privacy of your home—
with a simple click of the mouse!
Visit the Dental School Online
Get Updates about the Dental School by Email
Type in www.dental.umaryland.edu and find...
Calendar of Events with dates of receptions, CE, and other activities around the country.
Professional Opportunity Network lists positions available and practices for sale.
New Building architectural renderings and description of the project.
Live Webcam aimed directly at the construction site of the new building.
Scrapbook with photos from past events.
Forms to update your personal information and submit class notes.
Online Giving to make it easy for you to support the Dental
School, it’s students, faculty, and programs.
BCDS News Online, a monthly e-newsletter,
is your connection to BCDS.
www.dental.umaryland.edu

19. T“There’s no such thing as a typical day,” says Dr. Douglas
Barnes, DDS ’83, director of the Advanced Education in
General Dentistry (AEGD) program. He manages a thriving
program, established in 1982 with five residents, that gives
dental school graduates an intensive one-year course in
managing highly complex, comprehensive dental cases using
both clinical and research approaches. The residents – now 18 in
number – improve clinical management skills and pursue work in
areas of individual interest as they prepare for the transition to
private practice. There have been 146 graduates from the
program since its first graduating class in 1983. A two-year
option is available for
those who seek a
master’s degree as a step
towards teaching and/or
research careers. AEGD
is one of several clinics
and one of several
advanced education
programs at the School.
AALUMNI FOCUS
18 FORUM
Encouraged and guided by three full-time, eight clinical, and
five adjunt faculty, the residents see approximately 150 patients
each day. “In the clinic’s state-of-the-art environment, we try as
much as possible to mimic a real practice setting. We treat
University of Maryland students, faculty, and staff, as well as
people from the community,” Barnes says, “and we perform all
facets of dental work, from crowns to implants.” The fee
schedule is about one-third less than that of private practice and
the clinic provides about one-third of the total oral health care
rendered by the School.
One of the Dental School’s most treasured patients is Mrs.
Eva Seidman, 102 years “young,” who has been receiving dental
care from Dr. Barnes, the AEGD clinic and the Dental School
for nearly 90 years. She is one of many patients who have come
to the School for treatment for decades.
As part of their advanced training, the residents readily absorb
the results of current research in the program. “A fascinating
project underway is a study of crowns that are fabricated by
computer,” says Barnes. “In the research, a milling machine
converts digital information from a model into a crown. We’re
trying to determine if this is an effective and aesthetic process that
will have long-term function in the mouth,” he explains.
A special group that brings outside expertise and important
information as it relates to clinical practices, issues, and how to
handle problems is the adjunt faculty.
“One of our current adjunts is a former resident,” Barnes
says. “Dr. Mark Choe, DDS ’96, likes the change of pace, the
opportunities to interact with the faculty and students, the
Preparing
for the RealWorld
SUPER-GENERALPRACTITIONERSSUPER-GENERALPRACTITIONERS
,,,,
by Deborah Rager
In addition to days full of
challenges and schedule
changes,“I do spend a lot
of time writing grants.”Barnes
and his wife are busy raising
six children,aged 22 months
to 14.He balances his time
in the clinic with time on the
soccer field and basketball
court as a coach in both sports.

20. Spring 2003 19
chance to learn the latest techniques, and the ability to share
knowledge. We learn from one another.”
Each adjunt faculty member covers the clinic for one-half day
per week and receives an appointment in the program.
Kyong Choe, DDS ’98, a current resident and brother to
Dr. Mark Choe, believes that “you get out of the program what
you put into it.”
“We receive excellent training in the dental school,” Choe
says, “and the AEGD program allows us to learn and perform
advanced procedures, such as veneers, rotary endodontics, and
surgical implants.”
As it turns out, the Dental School AEGD program is one of
the few in the country to provide such in-depth training in
implants.
“We complete the residency as super-general practitioners,”
Choe continues, “and we are able to provide certain procedures
on our own, rather than referring patients to specialists.” Once
he finishes the AEGD residency, Choe looks forward to another
AEGD resident,Dr.Luis Loza (center),consults with Dr.Barnes on a patient’s treatment.
Advanced Education in General Dentistry
At a Glance
■ Established:1982
■ Funding (since 1982):over $1 million in research grants and
$1 million in training grants
■ Average number of patients per day:150
■ Total number of outpatient visits (2002):32,000
■ Number of full-time residents:18
■ Number of graduates:146
■ Full-time faculty:3 full-time;13 adjunt
■ Facilities: 38 operatories; CO2 laser; digital radiography;
computerized esthetic dentistry system; air abrasion unit;
computer controlled anesthetic syringes; rotary endo-
dontics; intraoral video camera;and dental microscope
■ Focus areas:
■
Current restorative procedures (adhesive dentistry)
■
Current endodontic procedures (rotary endodontics)
■
Esthetics(veneersandporcelaininlays,onlays,andcrowns)
■
Implant placement (surgeries)
■
Restoration (crowns,bridges,and removable appliances)
■
Tooth whitening
■ Outreach programs:
■
Work Opportunity
■
Healthcare for the Homeless
■
Ryan White Title II CARE Program

21. AALUMNI FOCUS
year’s residency with the VA hospital and then to a specialty
practice in periodontics.
During their year together, the residents form their own
community and try to gather once every two weeks or so for
dinner. “It enhances our ability to work together if we try to
gather outside the clinic occasionally,” Choe says. As part of
the year-long program, the residents split into groups, each
mentored by a faculty member. Choe’s mentor for the year is
Dr. Dave George, AGD ’89.
“Dentistry has changed a lot, even since I graduated from
dental school in 1988,” says Dr. George. “There are a number
of techniques not covered in the four years of dental school
GIVING BACK
Adjunt Clinical Faculty Fill a
Void in Dental Education
by Kelley Ray
Like many of the pre- and post-graduate programs at the
Dental School, adjunct clinical faculty are key to fulfilling the
teaching workload. That is no different in the Advanced
Education in General Dentistry program.
Dr. Mark Choe, DDS ’96, is an adjunt faculty member and
a 1998 graduate of the two-year AEGD program. His reason
for donating one half day a week to teaching the AEGD
residents: “I like teaching and it’s in my blood.” When not
teaching,Dr.Choe has a thriving general dentistry practice in
Fairfax,VA.
As a resident in the 90s, Dr. Choe says that, “I literally
killed myself during my residency and I did it by choice. You
can learn a tremendous amount from this program, but you
have to be willing to work for it.”
EveryTuesday at 6:30 am,Dr.Choe leaves his home to drive
at least an hour to get to the Dental School,then teaches until
12 or 1 pm. So how does he approach teaching?“I push them
[the residents] to be their best,”states Dr.Choe.
Dr. Choe not only stresses the practical side of advanced
dentistry, he tells the residents about proper work ethic in a
practice and the importance of the people who surround you.
“Don’t ignore advice from anyone, even if a subordinate,”
he tells them.“Take advice from everyone,put it together, and
come up with your own philosophy of treatment.”
“Also,treat every patient like they are family.If you wouldn’t
do it in your mom’s mouth, why would you do it in any
patient’s mouth?”
One area taught in the AEGD program now that was not
there when Dr. Choe attended is implant technology. He
may be a teacher, but at times is a student – a student of Drs.
Bryan Fitzgerald,DDS ’90, and Robert Sachs,DDS ’78.Both are
adjunct faculty.
“I see things I never knew in treatment plans,” states Dr.
Choe, when he speaks of the work of these two practitioners.
“We complete the residency
as super-general practitioners
and we are able to provide
certain procedures on our
own,rather than referring
patients to specialists.”
Kyong Choe DDS ’98
AGD resident
20 FORUM
top teachers in the program, and you can always find him in
the clinic with the residents,” Barnes remarks.
AEGD participates in several community outreach
that the residents will need to know.” When the residents begin
to learn a new procedure, they do extensive reading and
research of the case study.
“They’re not allowed to perform the procedure until we
feel they’re ready, and we’re always available for consultation and,
if necessary, intervention,” says George, who has been involved
with the program since graduating from the Dental School.
“I’ve always enjoyed teaching,” George says. His first taste
as a teacher was as one of a small group of fourth-year dental
students who instructed second-year students in their first
experiences with clinical patient treatment. “You think maybe
you’ve made a difference,” he says.
Dr. Jim Gingell, DDS ’72, is the third cog in the AEGD
full-time faculty machine. “He’s consistently voted one of the

22. program provides men and women who are
returning to work after being on welfare
with up to $2,000 in oral health services.
Social workers refer their clients who
would benefit from this program to AEGD.
As it seeks to reduce the incidences and
burdens of homelessness in Baltimore City,
Healthcare for the Homeless recommends
patients to AEGD, who receive free oral
health care as one important aspect of their
total healthcare.
Under the direction of Dr. Barnes since
1997, the AEGD program has grown not
so much in size but in quality of experiences
provided to the residents of the program.
These special experiences include the
implant program, advanced surgical
experiences including the use of a CO2
laser, current rotary endodontic proce-
dures, current restorative procedures
(covering but not limited to adhesive
dentistry with direct and indirect restorations). The
addition of Drs. Bryan Fitzgerald, DDS ’90, and Robert
Sachs, DDS ’78, to the AEGD brings extensive expertise
in implant dentistry and advanced prosthodontics. They
join many long-term, highly dedicated, clinical faculty,
including Dr. Leo Trail, DDS ’79, a periodontist, and
others. The program’s research component has continued
to increase on an average of $100,000 or more of new
funding every year.
Assisting the faculty and residents is a team of three full-
time hygienists, six front desk personnel, one office manager,
eight dental assistants, and one dispensing aide, of which all
keep the clinic running smoothly. Longevity in this group
runs high, with some employees in their third decade with the
program. Denise Loverde, dental assistant supervisor, and
Denise Fraling, a dental assistant, have been with the program
since its start.
Dr. Douglas Barnes and the AEGD program and clinic are
synonymous. The expertise, energy, and willingness to take
that extra step that Dr. Barnes and his team bring to the
program have allowed the Advanced Education in General
Dentistry program to produce exceptional oral health care
practitioners.
TeachingintheAEGDprogramallowsDr.Choetokeepupwith
new technologies and techniques.
When asked about his days as a pre-doctoral student,
Dr. Choe mentions Drs. Samia Elias, Prosth ’81, and Rick
Bradbury. And who mentored him while a resident? “Dr.
George Williams [DDS ’78],” he says. “There was a minority
program at the School that allowed me to work a half day a
weekinDr.William’sprivatepractice.Itwasagreatexperience.”
After teaching and practicing for several years now, what
would Dr. Choe like to see taught at the pre-doctoral level?
“How to deal with insurance.Managing the practice is the easy
part,butyoualsohavetoknowhowtocompletetheinsurance
forms and how to ask the right question.”
Dr. Choe is brother to current AEGD resident, Kyong, DDS
’02,and Mike,DDS ’88.
Drs.Mark and Kyong Choe working together in the AGD Clinic.
Spring 2003 21
activities to provide individuals with low or no income access
to appropriate oral health care. It is no secret that a pleasant
smile can help in a job interview. The Work Opportunity

23. 22 FORUM
DDEVELOPMENT MATTERS
PROFILES IN GIVING
The $20 million capital campaign
for Maryland’s new Dental School
supplements the state’s funding for the
$124 million, state-of-the-art facility. The
amount the state has committed, $104
million, is the largest amount given to con-
struct an academic building in state history.
This capital campaign, presently in the
leadership phase and amassing a founda-
tion of supporters, is proving to be as
much about building relationships as it is
about building a dental school. With
alumni finding diverse reasons to make
generous commitments, friends pledging
support to the Dental School for the first
time, parents making gifts to honor their
graduates and to set an example, and cor-
porations choosing to support Maryland’s
plans and programs, individuals across the
country are connecting and re-connecting
to the School like never before.
Profiled here are three of the many indi-
viduals who have decided to support the
University of Maryland Dental School at
the leadership level during this campaign.
Dr. Maurice G. Lussier, DDS ’55, made a
major commitment in order to give back to
his alma mater, while Mr. Bruce A. Pfeufer –
neither a graduate nor patient of the Dental
School – selected Maryland as the recipient
of his generosity from among several op-
tions in his hometown Baltimore. The last
profile describes the legacy of the late Dr.
Edgar Gunther , DDS ’31, who together
with his wife Olive bequeathed to the
Dental School the largest gift in its
163-year history.
Though their motivations and
backgrounds vary widely, these individuals
have something significant in common –
they will positively influence future
generations of dental students, patients,
and alumni for many years to come.
Dr. Maurice G.Lussier,DDS ’55
“It’s all about
giving back,”
says Dr. Maurice
Lussier ’55. “I
was helped
throughout den-
tal school by
many people,
and I am now
fortunate to be in a position to give back.”
Dr. Lussier recently made a $150,000
pledge to the capital campaign, which will
name the school’s 150-seat auditorium in
the new building. He also plans to estab-
lish an endowed scholarship through a
bequest to the Dental School.
“I enjoyed dental school then and the
practice of dentistry today. I’m proud of
having graduated from the University of
Maryland and pleased to be able to give
back during my lifetime. It’s also gratifying
to know that my bequest will help dental
students after I’m gone. I suppose that I am
returning the favor because a scholarship
helped me to attend dental school.”
Today Dr. Lussier maintains a busy
practice overlooking the Atlantic Ocean in
Hull, Massachusetts – a suburb of Boston.
He attended St. Anselm’s College and
won a scholarship to attend dental school
at the University of Maryland. He ac-
cepted the challenge of dental school until
the fall of his senior year when he was di-
agnosed with a brain tumor. Fortunately,
he fully recovered from surgery and re-
turned to his studies in six weeks.
“It was difficult making up the time I
missed,” he states. “Faculty members like
Drs. Nutall, Ramsey and Cappuccio
helped me get through that last year.”
A native of New Hampshire, Dr. Lussier
returned there to practice until he moved
to Massachusetts in 1960. For the next 20
years, Dr. Lussier established and devel-
oped his own general practice before
moving to Florida in 1980. There he began
work as a dentist in the Florida correc-
tional department until his health forced
him to stop practicing two years later.
When he recovered, he decided to return
to private practice in Massachusetts. In
1987, he purchased a building in Hull,
which conveniently accomodated both his
home and his dental office. This asset will
eventually endow his scholarship.
“Ever since graduating from Mary-
land, I’ve been thinking about making a
gift like this,” says Dr. Lussier. “I am
proud to say I went to Maryland.”
Bruce A.Pfeufer
Lifelong Baltimore resident Bruce
Pfeufer had reached the point in his life
when he felt the need to make his mark.
In the spring of 2002, Mr. Pfeufer was
preparing to retire from Lucent Tech-
nologies after 30 years with the company.
He was well aware of the details of
Lucent’s matching grants program, which
would make a dollar-for-dollar match of
any gift up to $10,000 by a full-time
employee to an institution of higher
HONORROLLCORRECTIONS
WE SINCERELY REGRET any errors in our
alumni publications.Additions to the
2001-2002 Honor Roll are below.
Hayden-Harris Century Club
Maurice G.Lussier ’55
Adjunct Faculty
Department of Periodontics
Sylvan Feldman,DDS ’65
Arnold Sindler,DDS ’76

24. THE PHONATHON IS REBORN
THE DENTAL SCHOOL PHONATHON for the current
school year is going strong and still has plenty of
momentum. The phonathon is one of several events
planned to increase the amount of money raised for
the School’s Annual Fund. During the phonathon,
alumni, faculty, department chairs, and students
volunteer to make calls to alumni asking for
gifts to the Fund.
Dental hygiene faculty and students volunteered
for several nights in February. They contacted 112
alumni and brought in $1,200 in pledges from 23
alumni,while encouraging another 23 to consider contributing.
In early March,Dental School leadership,including Deans Christian Stohler andWarren
Morganstein ’69, faculty members Richard Meszler and Norman Tinanoff ’71, and alumni
Steve Friedman ’74, Clayton McCarl Jr. ’84, Robert Padousis ’64, Bill Patteson ’57, Anita
May Sung ’90, Frank Verde ’57, George Yent ’56 and several others received 82 pledges,
raising over $15,000 in
only a few hours.
Another 61 alumni
contacted said they
are considering a gift.
The success of
the Dental School’s
Annual Fund relies
heavily on phona-
thons. The increase in
volunteer hours and
new donors to the fund this year is an indication that the growth of this Fund looks pros-
perous.Donations to the Annual Fund support alumni events and help fund student travel
to professional meetings, purchases of clinic instruments, and educational needs at the
School as they develop.
(foreground) Deborah Fleming,RDH,
school assistant professor,dental
hygiene, along with Corie Hallman
and Kara Rook,both senior DH
students,gave their time to calling
alumni during the phonathon.
Calling alumni during the Leadership Phonathon are Drs.Clayton McCarl.Jr.,
Christian Stohler,and Steve Friedman.
Spring 2003 23
Bruce Pfeufer (right) with Anne Rottenborn,
Director of Major Gifts.
The Annual Founders Day
Gala brings together
University officials,alumni,
friends,and students from
all the schools on campus.
Attending the 2002 gala
held in November are (front)
Peter,DDS ’03,and Heather
Spanganberg,and Mrs.
Elaine Sauk,(back) Anne
Rottenborn,director of
major gifts for the Dental
School,Amy Roberts,DDS
’03,Pam Stover,DDS ’04,and
Nancy Bouchard,DDS ’04.
education. Realizing that he would only
qualify for this benefit prior to retiring,
Mr. Pfeufer began exploring the various
giving options in the city he is proud to
call home.
Mr. Pfeufer contacted the University
of Maryland Dental School after calling
several other area schools currently
engaged in capital projects. He became
quickly impressed with the Dental
School’s sense of history, mission, and
commitment to the citizens of Maryland
and decided within a few days that this
institution would be the beneficiary of
his generous intentions. The fact that
Mr. Pfeufer has never set foot in the
Dental School makes the rest of his story
all the more remarkable.
His intention to give $10,000, to be
matched by Lucent, quickly grew to the
level of a $30,000 campaign pledge as Mr.
Pfeufer delved into payment options and
naming opportunities. The more he
learned about the project, the more in-
vested he became. By the summer of
2002, Mr. Pfeufer had set his sights – and
his commitment level – even higher,
deciding to pledge $75,000 to name the
administrative conference room on the
planned facility’s sixth floor.
FOUNDERS DAY CELEBRATED
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25. 24 FORUM
DDEVELOPMENT MATTERS
PROFILES IN GIVING, CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE
The experience of giving to the Den-
tal School is one that Mr. Pfeufer hopes
other area residents and friends of the
Dental School will find equally rewarding.
As for him, Mr. Pfeufer has so taken to
philanthropy that he is laying the ground-
work to create the Bruce A. Pfeufer
Foundation, which will facilitate future
giving. In the meantime, he looks forward
with excitement to the day in 2005 when
he finally will set foot in the Dental
School – the world’s newest Dental
School, with an impressive conference
room bearing a plaque with the name
Bruce A. Pfeufer.
Dr. Edgar Gunther,DDS ’31
During their long life together, Dr.
Edgar Gunther and his wife Dorothy
thought often of the Dental School. Al-
though they spent most of their married
life across the country, in Santa Rosa,
California, they felt that Dr. Gunther’s suc-
cessful and enjoyable career in dentistry
owed much to his Maryland education. In
the 1990s, they explored planned giving
options that would positively influence the
Dental School’s future.
Shortly before Dr. Gunther’s death in
the fall of 1996, he and his wife estab-
lished a charitable remainder annuity
trust, designating their gift to the Dean’s
Fund for Excellence Endowment. When
Mrs. Gunther passed away in 2001, the
Dental School became the recipient of
this planned gift and of the other assets in
her trust; the Gunthers’ bequest was then
– and remains – the largest gift ever to the
University of Maryland Dental School.
Their generosity will have a major im-
pact in two of the Dental School’s highest
priority areas. Through the Gunthers’ gift
to the Dean’s Fund for Excellence Endow-
ment, the Dental School will establish the
Edgar and Dorothy Gunther scholarship,
which will help realize the Gunthers’
dream of directly affecting current and
future students. In addition, a significant
portion of their gift will be applied to the
Building for the Future campaign, and a
plaque honoring this extraordinary contri-
bution will hang in a prominent location
within the new school.
Dental education and the practice
of dentistry experienced tremendous
advances during Dr. Gunther’s lifetime.
Progress made even in the past decade is
astonishing, and will be evident in the new
dental school’s design, which better lends
itself to today’s small-group teaching styles,
as well as its equipment, which promises to
reflect the very latest advances in simulation
and record keeping, among other areas. Dr.
Gunther himself was a strong advocate of
change, instituting several modifications to
the clinic in his charge while serving in the
military as a dental surgeon.
Dr. Clyde Brest, who worked for
Dr. Gunther when he served as the base
A planned gift can:
✔ pay lifelong income
✔ convert low yielding stock or real estate
into a higher income stream
✔ reduce or eliminate capital gains taxes
✔ produce significant income tax deductions
✔ lower or eliminate federal estate taxes
✔ provide a generous gift to the Dental School
Why let your generosity go unrewarded?
Gifts of Appreciated Securities
Gifts of Real Estate • Gifts of Special Assets
Gifts that Pay Income for Life • Bequests
For more information, please call:
Thomas F. Hofstetter, Director of Planned Giving
University of Maryland Baltimore
toll free 1-877-706-4406
www.oea.umaryland.edu/giving/plannedgiving
Some things are not
too good to be true!

26. Spring 2003 25
dental surgeon in charge of dental services
while stationed at March Field in River-
side, California, later became the trustee
of the Gunthers’ estate. He remembers
conversations with the Gunthers when
they first decided to name the Dental
School as the beneficiary of their trust.
“They had explored other possibilities
and at various times even had their trust
set up in other ways. But Dr. Gunther was
originally from Baltimore, and they ulti-
mately decided to leave their estate to the
University of Maryland Dental School, a
decision they felt very good about.”
Dr. Gunther was thrilled to witness
decades of progress in his chosen profes-
sion and would undoubtedly be very
excited to see Maryland’s transformation
into the world’s newest dental school.
Through his generosity and that of his
wife, countless others will see – and
benefit from – this transformation.
To find out how you too,can name a room in the new
building,please contact the Office of Development
and Alumni Relations,410-706-7146 or
campaign@dental.umaryland.edu.
HAMMERING AWAY
Neither wind,nor snow,
nor....lots of cold weather
will hold up the
construction of the Dental
School replacement
building.The Barton Malow
crews have taken few
days off even with the
extremely low temperatures
and piles of snow.The steel
frame will begin taking
shape in April.
FAQ
What is the difference between the Annual Fund and the Building Campaign?
The Annual Fund is conducted every year. The funds raised provide money for
scholarships, support for alumni programs, financial assistance for student travel
opportunities to professional meetings, and subsidies for computer and research
material purchases for faculty and students. The Annual Fund benefits every
department, faculty, and student in the School.
Funds raised for the Building Campaign supplement the state funding for the
construction of and equipment for the new building.
Campaign pledges are payable over a multi-year period (up to five years) and
generally represent a donor’s more significant intentions of support.
The Annual Fund and Building Campaign gifts are deposited in separate accounts
and used for different purposes. It is very important that all alumni and friends
continue giving to the Annual Fund while recognizing the special need to support
the Building Campaign.
When making a gift,how should I fill out the check?
The University of Maryland Baltimore Foundation, Inc. administers all Dental
School funds. The Foundation essentially serves as a bank for gifts made to the
School. Therefore, donors should be sure to make their checks payable to the
Foundation, not the School. By making your check payable to UMBF/Dental
School Fund, the gift will directly benefit the School.
All funds contributed to the Dental School are available for Dental School use only,
even though the Foundation’s name appears on the check. Both the School and Foun-
dation are legally responsible for ensur-
ing that all gifts earmarked for the
purpose indicated by the donor are met.
If you have a fund raising/development question,
please email us at campaign@dental.umaryland.edu
and we will get right back to you.We may even share
your question with others in our next issue.
MAY 29-JUNE 1, 2003
INNER HARBOR MARRIOTT
(across from Oriole Park at Camden Yards)
(for more details, see inside back cover)

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FACULTY IN THE NEWS
In February, a clue on Jeopardy caught the attention of several Dental School stu-
dents. The clue was “In 1996 Gary Hack discover the sphenomandibularis... which is
one of these.” The answer, according to the findings of Dr. Hack, assistant professor,
restorative dentistry, is “a muscle.”
The Chicago Tribune, Education Today section, quoted Dr.John Hasler, coordinator
for the replacement dental school building, in an article about new building construc-
tion of dental schools. He is quoted as saying the new Dental School building design is
contemporary and technology rich.
Research findings of Dr.Nikolaos Nikitakis, PhD ’02, assistant professor, diagnostic
sciences and pathology, and colleagues were reported by Reuters Health as published in
the International Journal of Cancer. In this work, which was co-authored by Ms.Carla
Hebert and Drs.Marcio Lopes, Mark Reynolds, DDS ’86, and John Sauk, Dr. Nikitakis
studied for the first time the effects of sulindac, an anti-inflammatory drug similar to as-
pirin, on cells obtained from patients with oral cancer. Interestingly, sulindac caused
death of the treated cancer cells. Moreover, specific molecular pathways that mediate
the anticancer effect of sulindac were pinpointed. These findings raise hope for the dis-
covery of novel, effective therapies for oral cancer.
Reuters News Service interviewed Dr. Clemencia Vargas, assistant professor, pediat-
ric dentistry. She is co-investigator of a study, “Relationship between children’s dental
needs and dental care utilization,” showing results that interested this news agency.
According to the study findings, many children, particularly those from low-income
families, are not getting regular oral health visits, ending up with more severe problems
when they finally are seen by a dentist. “Dental care is discretionary for the well-off, but
more of a luxury for the poor,” states Dr. Vargas. The story aired on CNN.
Dr. Janet Yellowitz, associate professor, oral health care delivery, and director of ge-
riatric dentistry, was quoted in “The Graying of Dentistry,” and article published in the
summer 2002 issue of Tufts Dental Medicine. She was interviewed when she served as vice
president of the American Society for Geriatric Dentistry, a component of Special Care
Dentistry. Dr. Yellowitz noted the challenges of treating the elderly include being able
to recognize the early, subtle signs of dementia. She also is quoted saying, “Don’t yell.
They’re not all hard of hearing.”
FFACULTY AND STAFF FEATURES
DENTAL ASSISTANTS
ARE APPRECIATED AT
THE DENTAL SCHOOL
Dental assistants at the School were thanked
throughout the week of March 3 during
Dental Assistant’s Week.The dental assistants
who work with the students and faculty
every day in order to treat our patients in a
professional and respectful manner are a
critical element to a well-run dental school.
Seen here are Carla Jones and Dale Branch.
Ms.Jones coordinates the week’s activities,
which includes a luncheon.
THANKYOU,DR.DAVIDSON
AFTER NEARLY 25 YEARS as chair of the
Department of Orthodontics, Dr. William
Davidson stepped down from that
administrative position on December 31,
2002.He remains on faculty as a professor
in the department.
During his many years of dedicated
service to the School and its students, Dr.
Davidson was involved in various projects
including Operation Smile.Currently he is
co-chair of the Dental Council. In April
2003, he will travel to Bolivia with
Operation Smile.
Dr. Davidson serves on cleft palette
teams that treat children from across
the country and overseas who have
craniofacial deformities. His dedication
to this effort spans 30 years.
“My personal goal is to establish
interceptive orthodontic programs for
underserved children,” states Dr.
Davidson.
Dr. Kenneth M. Hrechka, DDS ’79, is a
graduate of Dr.Davidson’s first full class as
department chair and remarks,“From the
beginning of his chairmanship at
Maryland, Dr.Davidson always welcomed
his new orthodontic residents with
friendship and professional respect.
“If you needed to work harder he would
let you know. If you excelled, he would
compliment you.He had great admiration
for his graduates and their successes.”
As chair of the department, Dr.
Davidson greatly expanded both the pre-
doctoral and post-graduate orthodontic
programs, including constructing the
three year post-graduate program.
When not teaching,he is involved with
historic renovation, motorcycling, sailing,
and historic aircraft modeling.

28. Each year, oral cancer is responsible
for close to 30,000 new cases and 8,000
deaths. Currently, Maryland ranks 14th in
the rate of new cases of oral cancer with
the majority of cases diagnosed in the Bal-
timore Metropolitan region. In terms of
mortality rate, Maryland ranks seventh in
the country and sixth for oral cancer mor-
tality in black males.
Training Nurse Practitioners
to Screen for Oral Cancer
Dr.Janet Yellowitz, associate profes-
sor, oral health care delivery, was awarded
a grant to establish a demonstration
project to train adult and family nurse
practitioners. The grant is supported by
the University of Maryland, Maryland
Statewide Health Network through the
Maryland Cigarette Restitution Funds.
Currently, the best available tool for
early detection of oral cancer is a screen-
ing examination by a trained clinician;
however, there are no systems in place to
ensure routine oral cancer examinations.
Twenty nurse practitioners working
in Baltimore City community health
clinics were recruited for the project
and trained to perform oral cancer
screening examinations when providing
comprehensive health examinations.
Patients who receive an oral screening
will be asked to complete a short data
form. Those with abnormal findings will
be advised about the need for follow-up
evaluation and testing.
The success of the project will be
judged by the value of the training sessions,
the total number of oral cancer examina-
tions completed, the ability of the
ORAL CANCER: DEADLY IN MARYLAND
Dental School Faculty Focus on Early
Detection and Tobacco Use Intervention
screening exams to
detect abnormal
findings, the collection
of information on
abnormal findings
and follow-up and
the potential for
detecting oral cancers
at earlier stages.
Reducing Societal
Tobacco Use
Ms.Jacquelyn Fried, RDH, acting
chair, associate professor, and degree
completion program director, dental hy-
giene, is principal investigator for a training
grant funded by the Baltimore City Health
Department. The purpose of the grant is to
provide health care providers with state-of-
the-art information on how to help patients
refrain from tobacco use and on how to pre-
vent patient initiation of the habit. The first
year of the grant, in 2001-2002, dentists,
dental hygienists, dental assistants, nurses,
pharmacists, and physicians attended the
training sessions. This year, in addition to
the above list of health care providers,
physical therapists are included. This year’s
contract states that “off campus” health pro-
fessionals must be included in the trainings,
so Ms. Fried has partnered with the
Maryland Dental Society to train dentists;
Kernan Hospital to educate dentists, physi-
cians, and nurses; and Baltimore Medical
System (a consortium of community health
centers) to instruct nurses and physicians.
Ms. Fried also coordinates the tobacco
intervention and cessation education for
the first-year dental and third- and fourth-
year dental hygiene students. Through
Ms. Fried’s program and other courses at
the School, we are providing our graduates
with the necessary tools and skills to
educate their patients about the dangers
of tobacco use and present information
on ways to stop using tobacco.
Tobacco Intervention Grant Awarded to
Develop Educational Interventions
Pediatric dentistry associate
pro-fessor Dr. Harold Goodman was
awarded a grant to survey general
and pediatric dentists in Maryland
regarding their role in tobacco inter-
vention and cessation among their
child and adolescent patients. The
grant is supported by the University
of Maryland, Maryland Statewide
Health Network through the Maryland
Cigarette Restitution Funds.
A short survey was mailed to
active Maryland licensed general and
pediatric dentists in the state. The
information obtained from this survey
will be used to develop educational
interventions. The response to the
mailing was an astounding 72 percent.
Results will be available in late spring.
Dr.Alexander Pazoki,oral-maxillofacial surgery graduate program director,
demonstrates a technique to palpate lymph nodes during one of the
training sessions.
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FFACULTY AND STAFF FEATURES FACULTY AND STAFF
CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAYS
Ringing in the holiday season are Bridget
Johnson,dispensing aide,Sharon Wyatt,medical
records supervisor,and Robert Royster,medical
records clerk.
Anita Warrington,billing clerk,Sylvia Hyland,
business services specialist,and Chris
Yarborough,dispensing aide,get together
for the camera.
Enjoying the lunch served at the party are
Jim Reynolds,associate dean for fiscal and
personnel services,and Drs.Ronald Dubner,
professor and chair,and Joel Greenspan,
associate professor,both with the Department
of Oral and Craniofacial Biological Sciences.
HONORED BY HIS PEERS
The International Association for
the Study of Pain at the 10th World
Congress on Pain honored Dr. Ronald
Dubner, professor and chair, oral and
craniofacial biological sciences (OCBS),
for his 12 years of service as editor of
Pain. He was also awarded Honorary
Membership in the Association.
“The Baltimore College of Dental
Surgery is proud to have a stellar
scientist, such as Dr. Dubner, as the
chair of OCBS,” remarks Dr. Stohler.
According to the Institute of
Scientific Information, Dr. Dubner is
one of the 254 highest cited interna-
tional and national neuroscientists
in the literature.
“There are only five pain research
scientists on the list, and only three,
including Dr. Dubner, are from the U.S.”
Stohler continued.
What is less known about Dr. Dubner
is his vision and support of clinical
dentistry. Unlike most other U.S. dental
schools, Dr. Dubner was not only able
to transform and upgrade the school’s
BOO!
On Halloween,you can be assured that
students will dress up,but faculty? Why of
course.From the pre- and post-doctoral clinics
you can find a handful of faculty trying their
hand at creative dressing.Here,Dr.Rick
Bradbury shows off his passion for Harley bikes,
before donning his white coat for the clinic.
research to one of the most prominent
programs in the country, but he reached
this goal without shifting resources
away from the support of our clinics.
It is because of his success that new
opportunities and resources are
available to clinical faculty and
students throughout the School.
FAREWELL LAVERNE
In December, the Dental School
celebrated the career of Laverne
Engram (shown here with Dr. Norman
Tinanoff) at her retirement luncheon.
Mrs. Engram, receptionist for the
pediatric dentistry clinic, was mostly in
tears and as were those who attended.
She said that she was not just leaving
the Dental School after 32 years; she
was leaving her friends, too! Her
mother, husband, son, and daughter joined her for this celebration. Mrs. Engram
plans to visit the School and the pediatric post-graduate clinic often.