2013 Annual Report To Investors
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2013 Annual Report To Investors
2013 Annual Report to Investors 1 8 3 8 - 2 0 1 3 V I R G I N I A C O M M O N W E A L T H U N I V E R S I T Y VCU School of Dentistry 2013 Annual Report to Investors Editorial Committee Meredith Baines (M.Ed. ’07) Jorel Belarmino Dr. James C. Burns (D.D.S. ’72, Ph.D. ’80) Gloria Callihan Kristin Coffield Cristina Cruz Dr. Susie Goolsby (D.D.S. ’93, M.S.H.A. ’13) Patrice Gray Dr. Michael Healy (M.Ed. ’04) Dr. Oonagh Loughran Dr. Lawrence Masters (D.D.S. ’73) Michelle McGregor (M.Ed. ’11) Ethan Puryear Dr. Vincent A. Sawicki (M.S. ’74, D.D.S. ’79, Ph.D. ’81) Contributing Writers Gloria Callihan Cristina Cruz Dr. Oonagh Loughran Dr. Iain Morgan Dean David C. Sarrett Photographers Doug Buerlein Ruth Compton Allen T. Jones (B.F.A. ’82, M.F.A. ’92) Layout & Design Neal Hanchey VCU School of Dentistry Board of Advisors Dr. Gerald Brown (D.D.S. ’86) Melanie Callanta-Swain (B.S. ’94) Stephany Covington (B.S. ’92) Dr. William Covington (D.D.S. ’62) Dr. Terry Dickinson The Honorable Franklin Hall Dr. Claire Kaugars (D.D.S. ’81, Periodontics ’86) Dr. Michael McMunn (D.D.S. ’77) Dr. Risa L. Odum (D.D.S. ’09) Dr. W. Baxter Perkinson, Jr. (D.D.S. ’70) Dr. John Philips (D.D.S. ’69) Dr. A. Carole Pratt (D.D.S. ’76) Dr. Pamela Regimbal (D.D.S. ’86, Orthodontics ’88) Dr. Warren Sachs (D.D.S. ’71) Dr. Kit Tucker Sullivan (D.D.S. ’83) Dr. James Watkins (D.D.S. ’75) Dr. Tonya Parris-Wilkins (D.D.S. ’03) MCVAA Dental Division Board Dr. B. Ellen Byrne (D.D.S. ’83) Dr. Renita Randolph (D.D.S. ’91) Dr. Kit Tucker Sullivan (D.D.S. ’83) Tammy Swecker (B.S. ’93) Table of Contents Celebrating a century of .................... 2 dental hygiene Creative solutions _ .......................... 4 the Contour Healer Research and innovation at the ........ 6 VCU School of Dentistry Making a difference, ........................ 9 one child at a time First chair to support program, ...... 12 honor mentor A renewed focus on faculty ............ 14 development Become a part of history... ............ 15 and help us lead the way Honor Roll of Investors .................. 16 Paying it forward .......................... 28 with planned gifts Corrections: In the 2013 Spring/Summer Magazine, Elizabeth Shiflet’s name was inadvertently omitted from the list of legacy graduates. Ms. Shiflet, whose grandfather is Dr. Harvey H. Shiflet III (D.D.S. ’65), graduated from the dental hygiene program in 2013. In the same issue, a publication by Dr. J. Robert Eshleman (D.D.S. ’60) was left off the list of 2012 VCU School of Dentistry publications: Eshleman JR. DX Determination. QST. 2012; Volume 90, Number 10: 76-77. We regret these errors. The VCU School of Dentistry magazine is published semiannually for alumni, friends and investors of the VCU School of Dentistry. Please send alumni news, suggestions and corrections to: Cristina Cruz To learn more about the VCU School of P: (804) 828-2931 Dentistry, visit www.dentistry.vcu.edu, and F: (804) 628-6775 “like” us on Facebook at cmcruz@vcu.edu www.facebook.com/VCUDentistry. P.O. Box 980566 Richmond, Virginia 23298-0566 Dear Friends, As we welcome another bright class of students and plan for the year ahead, I find myself reflecting on the past to prepare for the future and a new year. This year, we’ve experienced several groundbreaking accomplishments. A new director of the VCU Philips Institute for Oral and Craniofacial Molecular Biology. Our school’s first endowed chair in honor of a revered oral surgeon. And the first time you, our alumni, have raised an incredible $1 million during your reunion festivities. The list of achievements goes on and on. We also have completed the process of developing a five-year strategic plan that mirrors the VCU Quest for Distinction. The Quest outlines the university’s route to fostering student success at all stages of their education, promoting innovation through research and scholarly activity, advancing human health and engaging in the communities we serve. In the same vein, we have worked with alumni, students, faculty, staff and members of the community to develop a four-pronged mission for the next five years at the VCU School of Dentistry. We will focus our efforts on the education of highly qualified dental professionals; research that advances the understanding of oral health, disease and effective treatment; service to the community; and the improved oral and general health of our patients and the greater population. Implementation strategies for the fiveyear plan are now beginning, and we look forward to sharing our progress over the coming months. But we can’t do it without you. You push us to be a better school and to provide even better dental professionals, who will be your future colleagues. You are our biggest cheerleaders, and I can’t thank you enough for your support. This magazine issue, our 2013 Annual Report to Investors, serves as one big “thank you” to all of the alumni, donors and friends who have supported our school financially in the past fiscal year. Your commitment to our students, to our faculty and to our educational and service initiatives has truly made the difference. We are poised for the future. And we look forward to a future partnership with you. Best wishes, David C. Sarrett, D.M.D., M.S. Dean, VCU School of Dentistry and Associate vice president for health sciences, faculty affairs Celebrating a century of dental hygiene guest of honor at many conference programs. But the real stars of the show were the notable speakers who presented 30 continuing education courses. Among them were M. Anjum Shah, assistant professor, and Tammy K. Swecker (B.S. ’93, M.Ed. ’05), associate professor, both of the VCU School of Dentistry Department of Oral Health Promotion and Community Outreach. Shah presented a course entitled “Critical elements of the health history: Are you asking the right questions?” Swecker’s course was called “Modified diets: Do you know the oral and nutritional implications?” In addition to lecturing, Shah and Swecker, as co-chairs of the VCU Student Chapter of the American Dental Hygienists’ Association (SCADHA), led a group of four dental hygiene students to their first national ADHA annual session. (Left to right) Jorel Belarmino, Veronica Lopez and Danny Le presented their research project at the 2013 Clinic Day in April. All dental hygiene students at the VCU School of Dentistry participate in SCADHA through monthly meetings and service activities. The organization allows students to interact with a broad patient base through community events with the Salvation Army More than 3,000 dental hygienists and aspiring practitioners from all across the country joined together in Boston, Mass. this June to commemorate 100 years of the profession at the 90th American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) Annual Session. Dental hygiene students and faculty from the VCU School of Dentistry attended the conference to network with their peers, engage in educational activities and present research findings. During the week-long event, several celebrities championed the causes of dental hygiene. Two plenary sessions featured Erin Brockovich, the real-life figure and public health advocate behind the movie bearing her name, and Geena Davis, Oscar-winning actress and activist. Debbie Reynolds, actress, singer and dancer, served as emcee for the ADHA black tie gala. And Dr. Esther Wilkins, author of what is considered by many the dental hygiene bible, was the 2 VCU School of Dentistry Le and Lopez shared the team’s research findings through a table clinic at the ADHA Annual Session. and Project Homeless Connect. Students provide oral screenings along with critically important education on improved oral health. Participation in SCADHA also serves as a model for future interaction with the ADHA as a practitioner. “SCADHA provides an opportunity to connect with practicing dental hygienists, learn about legislative action that may affect our profession and provides a voice for all dental hygienists,” said Swecker. “It fosters a relationship to dental hygiene by strengthening their commitment to the profession.” And it was through SCADHA that several dental hygiene students were able to attend the ADHA Annual Session. This year, a portion of the money raised through SCADHA activities allowed a group of students to submit a proposal to present research through table clinics at the ADHA Annual Session. “Three students took the initiative to submit their research,” said Shah. These three students, Jorel Belarmino, Danny Le and Veronica Lopez, were motivated to share their research with their future colleagues at ADHA after the excitement and success of presenting at Clinic Day within the VCU School of Dentistry. All dental hygiene students participate in the annual Clinic Day, a celebration of research conducted by dental and dental hygiene students as well as residents. The project presented by Belarmino, Le and Lopez, entitled “Bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw: Is your patient at risk?” explored the current professional literature surrounding the use of bisphosphonates with regard to necrosis of the jaw bone resulting from invasive procedures. “The first thing we had to do was create a project relevant to dental hygiene practice,” said Belarmino. “After that, we created an abstract and submitted an application to present at the ADHA Annual Session. Our application was accepted, and Veronica and Danny presented. We were excited to represent the VCU dental hygiene program and to promote research activities at the School of Dentistry.” In the dental hygiene program, research is emphasized early, spearheaded by Dr. Joan M. Pellegrini (Ph.D. ’08). “Our goal is for students to leave our program knowing how to do research – to be good consumers of research and to be able to differentiate between adequate research and valid, reliable, usable research,” shared Pellegrini. “Then, as practitioners, they can translate current lit- erature and use that information to help their patients maintain good oral health.” Research has taken on an increasingly important role at VCU, as well as the VCU School of Dentistry, through the VCU Quest for Distinction. Faculty in the dental hygiene program have responded in kind by pursuing more research avenues and opportunities for themselves and for their students. “Student involvement in research is important for the purpose of strengthening their commitment to the profession, to the community and to patient care. Being involved in research while in school is an early introduction to being a lifelong learner,” said Shah. Swecker added,“Participation in research helps keep students on the cutting edge of dental hygiene practice theories, and our mission as faculty is to develop critical thinkers.” Fourth-year dental hygiene students Tabitha Southworth (left) and Ana Brizendine (center) with Lopez (right) enjoyed exploring the sights in Boston during downtime at the ADHA Annual Session. 2013 ANNUAL REPORT 3 Creative Solutions - the Contour Healer “It all started here.” After graduation, White went into private practice with a fellow alumnus, Dr. Dennis F. Howard (D.D.S. ’79), who recently retired. It’s no surprise that his new partner also is a VCU graduate – Dr. Michael G. Heffelfinger (D.D.S. ’05). White’s Virginia Beach office, Oceanfront Dentistry, focuses on general dentistry, and over the past few years, he entered the implant arena. As White took on more and more implant cases, he became frustrated with the process and materials used in dental implants. He would hear returning patients complaining about food getting trapped around their implant crown or that it just didn’t feel or look right. When the complaints grew more frequent, White decided to try and find a solution that would satisfy his patients. White recently visited the VCU School of Dentistry Department of Periodontics to share his story with residents. Dr. Allen “Trey” White III (D.D.S. ’98) didn’t imagine that he would become an inventor. In fact, as a cardiac tech in his college town, he did not even intend to be a dentist. But when Dr. Marshall Brownstein, former assistant dean of admissions and student affairs at the VCU School of Dentistry recommended that he shadow a few local Virginia dentists, White found a unique profession in which he could combine health care, creativity and service. Dentistry was his calling, and he applied to only one dental school. “I owe a lot to VCU. I had the best experience of my life here,” said White. “I have a profession that I wake up every morning and just can’t wait to get to work.” 4 VCU School of Dentistry He discovered that one of the biggest issues was how the gum tissue healed around the implant itself. The traditional method for placing an implant involves inserting a cylinder into the gum tissue and then fitting the implant on top, which White described as “putting an orange on a toothpick.” The open embrasures allow food to get trapped between the gums and the implant, and the only way to get around the issue was to create a custom chairside abutment to shape the tissue. “I talked to a few labs, and they didn’t really have any answers other than custom abutments,” said White. “I talked to a few of the implant companies – same thing.” So he started making some custom abutments in advance of procedures and shared them with his some of his colleagues, especially Drs. Bryan M. Konikoff (D.D.S. ’03) and Albert B. Konikoff (D.D.S. ’73). They gave him their feedback and suggestions, and soon White had a prototype for what would become the Contour Healer. White credits his alma mater with fostering his creativity. He hopes to help others follow in his path by donating a portion of the profits from the Contour Healer to the VCU School of Dentistry. “The school allowing me that vision to take something to the next step has always given me the spark to say, ‘Hey, if you want to change something, you can.’ And I’m really excited to help give back to you guys who helped me get to where I am.” White holds one of the Contour Healer abutments. White started from scratch. With his prototype, he applied for and successfully received a patent. Next was the lengthy process of receiving clearance to produce the abutment from the Food and Drug Administration. With the help of a consultant, he powered through the 500-page application, a process that took almost a year and a half. During that time, he retooled a former Toyota plant and set up shop for production of the Contour Healer. When he finally received FDA approval, he was in business. Now that White has one successful product development under his belt, his colleagues have been asking what’s next. He’s not taking a break. An impression coping that captures the molded tissue is in development right now and awaiting FDA approval. And he’s putting his creativity to use for his family too. “My next project is developing an app that tells you when the school bus is within a half mile of your house. With winter coming, how great would that be?” “After developing the product, I was selling it on my own in between patients,” said White. Eventually, he teamed up with another consultant who assisted him with bringing the product to market through Patterson Dental and a number of other distributors. From concept to completed product, White spent nearly six years developing the Contour Healer. And it was largely self-funded. “I funded everything I possibly could, and leveraged my house much to my wife’s chagrin,” shared White. “My dad saw how much passion I have for this, so he loaned me money, and I’ve just about paid him back. I didn’t set out to make a million dollars, and I haven’t. I set out to fix a problem, and I fixed a problem. And if I get out of it what I put into it, which I just about have, then it’s a home run for me.” Calling all innovators! The newly created Dental Innovation Program supports the development of commercial technologies emerging from the VCU School of Dentistry. The program will help faculty, residents and students progress their ideas from a laboratory or clinical concept to a proof of principle with funding of up to $15,000. Learn more at www.dentistry.vcu.edu/research/funding/school. 2013 ANNUAL REPORT 5 Research and innovation at the VCU School of Dentistry A vision for the future In March 2013, Dr. Iain Morgan arrived as the director of the VCU Philips Institute here at the VCU School of Dentistry from the Medical Research Council-University of Glasgow Centre for Virus Research in the U.K. He has a background in cancer research and, for the past 14 years, has been studying human papillomaviruses, almost certainly a causative agent in oro-pharyngeal cancers. He will continue these studies at VCU in close association with the Massey Cancer Center. Dr. Iain Morgan, Director, VCU Philips Institute. T HE D E N T A L INVESTIGATOR The vision for the Philips Institute is to develop a nationally recognized center of excellence in oral health research. There will be four main themes pursued by the Institute: cancer, infection and inflammation, bio-engineering and health disparities in underserved populations. The Philips Institute will therefore be multi-disciplinary in nature and will consist of VCU faculty from a variety of different schools coming together to tackle oral diseases from a number of angles. The short term goal is to recruit new faculty to the Institute. Through bringing in new faculty and building upon the strength of our existing research faculty, the VCU School of Dentistry will increase its research funding and strengthen its reputation in the academic community. The ultimate goal is to improve human health by making new discoveries and developing new reagents and therapeutics for treating and alleviating diseases of the oral cavity. Want to learn more about the sort of research taking place at the Faculty grants hit new heights VCU School of Dentistry? The There are a number of research themes within the VCU School of Dentistry. These include: • Head and neck cancer, • Oral microbiology and immunology and how these relate to oral and systemic health, • Tissue engineering to help repair and replace bone and • Understanding the impact of oral health care in underserved populations and how this can contribute to overall health. Dental Investigator is produced quarterly and highlights the breadth and depth of excellent research conducted in the school by staff, students, residents and www. dentistry.vcu.edu/research/newsletters. faculty. Find out more at 6 VCU School of Dentistry There also are a number of researchers looking at better use of materials and bonding agents to improve dental practice. What all our researchers have in common is their ability to win research funding. Since January 2013, our researchers have been awarded $4.6 million in recognition of their excellent research. This research is contributing to the next generation of solutions and treatments for oral health care problems. It also provides our D.D.S. students with the opportunity to conduct high quality, leading edge research during their time with us as we train them to become the healthcare solution providers of tomorrow. Kim Isringhausen (B.S. ’95, M.P.H. ’04) recently won two awards to educate the public and provide improved access to oral health care. Isringhausen received $2,500 from John Snow, Inc. for educational interventions to improve and maintain oral health in older women and $70,541 from the Virginia Health Workforce Development Authority to fund an innovative program to increase access to the oral health care workforce. Dr. Todd Kitten received an award from the American Heart Association. Research in Kitten’s lab concerns bacteria that live in the mouth and their relationship to health and disease. He will use the $154,000 to identify small molecule inhibitors of an endocarditis virulence factor. Dr. Janina Lewis (Ph.D. ’97) was one of the recipients of the VCU Presidential Research Quest Fund. Lewis is utilizing her $50,000 award to examine the global regulation of gene expression by OxyR in periodontopathogen Porphyromonas gingivali. She also received an award of $1.9 million from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research to explore Nitrosative stress defenses in periodontopathogen Porphyromonas gingivali. 2013 ANNUAL REPORT 7 Dr. Parthasarathy Madurantakam (Ph.D. ’09, D.D.S. ’12) received an award of $129,150 from the VCU Center for Clinical and Translational Research Endowment. Madurantakam is collaborating with researchers at the VCU School of Engineering. Together, they will explore polymer-reinforced collagenous nanofiber scaffolds and gingiva-derived mesenchymal stem cells for bone engineering. Dr. Peter C. Moon’s research focuses on bio-mineralization in a l l as p ect s o f d en t i s t ry. Hi s g ran t o f $2 5 , 0 0 0 f r o m t h e Osseointegration Foundation will be used to examine the effects of plasma gas treatments on high strength poly ether ketone (PEEK) for enhanced osseointegration. Dr. S. Esra Sahingur’s research focuses on genetic and epigenetic susceptibility to inflammation and the link between periodontal and systemic diseases. She is the recent recipient of two grants. The first is an award of $228,500 from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, National Institutes of Health and Department of Health and Human Services to examine inflammatory responses initiated by periodontal bacterial DNA. She also received $200,000 from the National Institutes of Health, KL2 and VCU Center for Clinical and Translational Research to test the frequency and functional effects of toll like receptor 9 single nucleotide polymorphisms in periodontitis. Dr. Ping Xu is studying oral microbial diseases by integrating advanced sciences including comparative metagenomics, proteomics and bioinformatics. He was awarded $1.9 million from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research to explore the interaction of colonizer and pathogen in oral biofilm. To find out more about research opportunities and current projects, please contact Dr. Oonagh Loughran, director of research management, at oloughran@vcu.edu or (804) 828-3910, or visit www.dentistry.vcu.edu/research. 8 VCU School of Dentistry Making a difference, one child at a time VCU Alumni takes great pride in recognizing outstanding alumni for professional achievements, excellence in community service and other accomplishments. Dr. Julian C. Metts, Jr. (D.D.S. ’63, Orthodontics ’65) was honored at the 2013 Alumni Stars recognition program on October 25 for his humanitarian efforts as the founder of the World Pediatric Project. VCU president Dr. Michael Rao (left) and VCU Alumni president Dr. W. Baxter Perkinson, Jr. (right, D.D.S. ‘70) presented Metts (center) with his 2013 Alumni Stars award. As a young man, Metts developed a strong work ethic that carried him into adulthood. Immediately after high school, he traveled to Iceland to work as a civilian in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Later, he served his country at the end of the Korean War. With a GI Bill and the encouragement from his father, Metts pursued a college education. And at age 22, he attended the University of Richmond to study biology and chemistry. Two college experiences nudged Metts toward a dental education, and toward a higher calling. He tutored two classmates in biology – one who ended up in medical school, and the other who went to law school. Metts figured if they could pursue advanced education, he could do it too. Then he saw the effects of dentistry first-hand. The classmate who studied law had a problem with his jaw, so he came to see Dr. S. Elmer Bear at the MCV 2013 ANNUAL REPORT 9 School of Dentistry to get it fixed. Metts witnessed how correcting this man’s jaw affected his whole life. He too wanted to find a vocation that would allow him to help others. “During school, I would pray, ‘Please Lord, give me something to do so that I can make a difference,’” said Metts. Dentistry opened that door for Metts. pitals, including the VCU Medical Center. In 2011 after a decade of exemplary service, the International Hospital for Children rebranded to become the World Pediatric Project. The World Pediatric Project sends surgical teams to developing countries to administer medical, dental, vision and other treatments as well as bringing children back for more advanced surgeries that could not be done remotely. After graduating from the MCV School of Dentistry in 1963, he completed an orthodontics residency and graduated in the first class of four in 1965. He immediately went into practice in Richmond’s Southside and began serving his community’s orthodontic needs. Metts also served the needs of the greater community through his participation in the South Richmond Rotary Club, where he has been a member since 1968. In the late ‘80s, Metts and his fellow Rotarians raised funds and awareness in the hopes of eradicating polio worldwide. They raised $225,000 for the cause – more than any other Rotary Club. “I thought to myself, if we could raise all that money, maybe we could make a big difference.” Big difference is an understatement compared to what happened next. Through the South Richmond Rotary Club, Metts and four other colleagues made the journey to Guyana, South America for a mission trip in 1991. While there, the group learned about how dental and health care worked in Guyana and were disturbed to see children suffering from diseases and injuries that could be easily treated in the United States. One such child had ingested lye and was near death. With considerable effort and governmental cooperation, the child returned to Richmond with Metts and his colleagues and received pro-bono treatment. After nearly 18 months, the child was able to return home to live a healthy, normal life. The trip to Guyuna changed Metts’ life and laid the groundwork for what would eventually become the World Pediatric Project. Founded in 1999 as the International Hospital for Children, Metts envisioned a hospital without walls to link critically ill children in developing countries with the resources and health care professionals to help them. A “virtual” hospital developed in Richmond, and the organization would lease space from several area hos- 10 VCU School of Dentistry Teresa and Maria, accompanied by their mother Lisandra, visited Pediatric Dentistry@VCU for a dental check-up following their surgical procedure. “One by one, we’ve made arrangements to bring children back with us for procedures,” said Metts. “And there have been so many examples of incredible work and exciting success stories. One such success story was the landmark 2011 surgery that brought much-deserved attention to the organization and Metts’ alma mater. The World Pediatric Project learned about Maria and Teresa Tapia, conjoined twins from the Dominican Republic who were born connected at the chest and abdomen. The mother of these beautiful girls was told that they wouldn’t live more than a week after they were born. In a 20-plus-hour, complex surgery conducted at the Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU led by Dr. David Lanning (M.D. ’95, Ph.D. ’00), the Tapia twins were separated successfully. The twins have thrived since their initial procedure. They returned to Richmond in 2012 to follow up with the team of health professionals who treated them and were given a clean bill of health. None of the many accomplishments of the World Pediatric Project would be possible without one man and his goal of making a difference. Although Metts has retired from his orthodontics practice, he has plenty to keep him busy. “Dr. Metts remains actively involved as Founder and World Pediatric Project’s guiding light,” said Susan Rickman, president and CEO, World Pediatric Project. “VCU should be very proud of this dental school graduate and what his impact has been on providing access to care for the children of the world.” Metts lives with his wife Elizabeth and has five grown children, two of whom are adopted, and nine grandchildren. Although he retired from private practice in 2008, Metts stays active chasing his two-year-old Bernese Mountain Dog and working on his Cartersville, Virginia farm, where his family has lived for the last 38 years. Metts has accomplished his goal of making a difference tenfold through his hard work and dedication. And he remains as committed today as he was more than 20 years ago to helping children across the globe live healthy, happy lives. VCU School of Dentistry Alumni Stars Since 1989, VCU has recognized outstanding achievements and individuals through the Alumni Stars program. This year, Dr. Julian C. Metts, Jr. joins 16 remarkable dental alumni who previously have been honored. Dr. Anne C. Adams Dr. Ralph L. Anderson Dr. Richard D. Barnes Dr. Mark A. Crabtree Dr. John C. Doswell II Dr. Rodney J. Klima Dr. Jeffrey Levin Metts celebrated his 2013 Astounding Alumni Accolade surrounded by his family. Metts is no stranger to the limelight, yet he remains modest and humbled by his many honors. In addition to the Alumni Stars award, he also has received the 1983 Paul Harris Fellow, 1998 Service Above Self Award and 2000 Silver Spur Award from Rotary as well as the 1988 Dr. Michael McMunn Dr. French H. Moore, Jr. Dr. A. Carole Pratt Dr. James. H Revere, Jr. Dr. James Schroeder Dr. Ronald L. Tankersley Outstanding Service Award from the MCV Orthodontic Dr. William Vigalione Foundation and the 2013 VCU School of Dentistry Dr. James D. Watkins Astounding Alumni Accolade among others. Dr. Roger E. Wood 2013 ANNUAL REPORT 11 First chair to support program, honor mentor revered practitioner, educator and mentor. To aid the fundraising effort, Andrea Bear, Bear’s daughter, produced a video tracing his life, his work at VCU and his impact on his chosen profession, which introduced him to a whole new generation of oral surgeons and VCU alumni. The chair will support the residency program’s continued development through recruitment and retention of the best and brightest faculty and residents. Bear served from 1960 to 1981 as the first chairman and founder of the OMFS residency program. He made a name for himself nationally and internationally and devoted himself to his profession, his fellow oral surgeons and his residents, whom he affectionately thought of as his family. “The VCU School of Dentistry always meant a lot to Elmer and it meant a lot to me too. Many of our best friends were other oral surgeons from across the country and abroad,” noted Barbara Greenberg, Bear’s widow. Dr. S. Elmer Bear, 1921-1981. An endowed chair is one of the highest forms of recognition provided by a university to an individual, and the VCU School of Dentistry is proud to officially announce its first endowed chair – the S. Elmer Bear Chair. At its September meeting, the VCU Board of Visitors approved the chair, established with funds totaling $1.1 million. Previously, the Bear Chair was an endowed professorship within the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. On the thirtieth anniversary of Dr. S. Elmer Bear’s passing, with the leadership of Dr. A. Omar Abubaker, professor and chairman of the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, and the guidance of the VCU School of Dentistry Development Office, several alumni renewed the commitment to honor and preserve the memory of a 12 VCU School of Dentistry Bear’s children also spent a considerable amount of time at the dental school and around the medical campus. One of Bear’s sons, Dr. Donald Bear, recalled, “We all grew up at MCV, having our turn at making rounds with Dad, so it’s a special connection.” Another of Bear’s sons, Dr. Harry Bear (M.D. ’75, Ph.D. ’78), grew that connection into a career. Inspired by his father’s passion for patient care, he pursued a medical education and now serves as chairman of the Division of Surgical Oncology at the VCU Massey Cancer Center and professor of surgery and of microbiology and immunology at the VCU School of Medicine. “As a VCU faculty member, this honor of the Bear Chair is especially gratifying,” said Dr. Harry Bear. “We always knew that Dad’s first love next to his family was his work,” shared Andrea Bear. “He Thank you! loved teaching students and residents the right approach to difficult problems, and he worked every day for what was best for the specialty and to improve the lives of patients.” What’s so remarkable about the Bear Chair is that it was kickstarted by many of the early residents that Bear trained, like Dr. Ronald L. Tankersley (D.D.S. ’68, OMFS ’71) and Dr. Charles L. Cuttino III (D.D.S. ’66, OMFS ’72), but brought to fruition by residents that came long after his tenure as chairman including recent graduates of the program. These alumni and oral surgeons share Bear’s enthusiasm for the residency program and his commitment to ensuring that the program and the department continue to be among the best in the country. The Bear Chair funding to the program will enhance the educational experience of future residents, while forever keeping Bear’s legacy alive. Abubaker will be the first Bear Chair and the first chair within the VCU School of Dentistry. As department chairman, Abubaker will be named the inaugural Bear Chair. “I am honored and extremely privileged to be the first person to hold the honor in the department and the school,” said Abubaker. “And I’m excited to share the news with alumni, friends and the entire specialty.” To learn more about how ways to support the Bear Chair, please contact Edward G. Kardos at egkardos@vcu.edu or (804) 828-0324. Check out a video about Dr. Bear at www.oralmaxillofacialsurgery.vcu.edu/giving. The S. Elmer Bear Chair was made possible through generous contributions from alumni and friends of the VCU School of Dentistry Department of Oral Surgery. We thank you for your tireless effort in preserving Bear’s memory. Dr. A. Omar Abubaker Dr. Nazir Haroon Ahmad Dr. John M. Alexander Dr. Donald R. Bear Dr. Kenneth J. Benson Dr. Robert H. Blease Dr. Dorcha Boisen Dr. Kevin Bond Dr. William Carvajal Dr. Charles L. Cuttino III Dr. William Davenport Dr. Dean M. DeLuke Dr. William D. Dymon Dr. Steven Fallon Dr. Eric S. Fried Dr. Brad Gegory Dr. Monroe E. Harris, Jr. Dr. Gary T. Jones Dr. Kanyon R. Keeney Dr. Jeffrey N. Kenney Dr. N. Ray Lee Dr. Lawrence C. Metzger Dr. Michael E. Miller Dr. Walter Murphy Dr. Robert N. Myse Dr. James F. Nelson Dr. Joseph Niamtu III Dr. Roseanna Noordhoek Dr. Mark Oghalai Dr. Robert L. O’Neill Dr. Carl E. Peoples III Dr. James H. Priest Dr. Michael Rollert Dr. Stanley D. Satterfield Dr. Kimberly A. Silloway Dr. Robert Strauss Dr. Kimberly S. Swanson Dr. Ronald L. Tankersley Dr. James Wallace Dr. Franklin M. Wheelock Dr. Raymond P. White, Jr. Dr. Michael C. Wilson Dr. Ross N. Wlodawsky Dr. Gregory M. Zoghby 2013 ANNUAL REPORT 13 A renewed focus on faculty development Every year, donors contribute generously to the VCU School of Dentistry Annual Fund. These donors, ranging from alumni to community dentists and from students to faculty and staff, choose to support the school’s immediate needs as determined by the dean. In fiscal year 2013, Dean David Sarrett allocated funds to two important groups of people at the dental school – students and faculty. The two top priorities at the VCU School of Dentistry are student scholarships and faculty development. New student scholarships are created each year, but securing funding for faculty development is more of a challenge. Dean Sarrett knows that helping faculty members achieve their highest potential as professors effectively creates better educated students, so he dedicated one-third of the previous fiscal year’s Annual Fund to fostering the faculty. Professors in the departments of prosthodontics, oral pathology and general practice benefitted from funds for faculty development. The Philips Institute Seminar Series offers faculty a chance to learn more about specific research topics while earning continuing education credits. Led by W. Tyler Haynes Professor and chairman Dr. John W. Unger, the Department of Prosthodontics has begun planning its own faculty development program using the donated funds. Unger also has used funds to support faculty as they travel to specialty meetings and educational events. The Department of Oral Diagnostic Sciences used its funding to aid in the professional growth and teaching efficiency of three members of the department through travel to conferences. Dr. James C. Burns (D.D.S. ’72, Ph.D. ’80), associate dean of clinical dental education and chairman and professor of oral pathology, Dr. Sonali Rathore, assistant professor, and Dr. John A. Svirsky (D.D.S. ’73, M.Ed. ’79), professor, attended annual meetings in their specific areas of expertise. “In each of the cases, the participants attended CE courses, networked with other professionals and returned with new materials to add to their teaching files. The monies were greatly appreciated, particularly in these days of fiscal constraints where attending meetings like these are not possible with the state allocated funds,” said Burns. The Department of General Practice is one of the school’s largest departments with many roles and responsibilities in the education of the pre-doctoral dental student. “I’m more than happy to report that the funds for faculty development for GP have been a resounding success,” shared Dr. Alfred Certosimo, department chair. “For this first time in my tenure as chair, we were able to send a majority, 18, of our full-time faculty for professional training. The professional development training they received will benefit the school, our department and the students in innumerable ways for many years to come. This was all made possible by the generosity of our alumni. Our department is extremely grateful for this generous funding, and we hope that our success story will again be made available from future alumni giving.” 14 VCU School of Dentistry Become a part of history... and help us lead the way Dr. Ronald Tankersley (D.D.S. ’68, OMFS ’71) is the chairman of the VCU School of Dentistry’s new leadership annual giving society called the Deans Society. He has great confidence in Dean David Sarrett’s leadership of the school. “I have witnessed the progress of the school under several deans, and I think that Dean Sarrett is the right dean to lead our school into a great future. He is able to maintain the perfect balance between academic needs and clinical needs.” This new giving society will help us enhance our Annual Fund, which is the lifeblood of our school. The Annual Fund allows the dean to respond to immediate needs affecting students, faculty, staff and our patients. The fund also supports student scholarships and professional development for our educators. Starting on July 1, 2013, the leading alumni and friends who support our Annual Fund will be members of the Deans Society. The Deans Society has three different levels, each named for a visionary leader from our school’s history. All donors who are inducted into the Deans Society will be applauded for their support of the school’s current needs with a special salute in the 2014 Honor Roll of Investors. Members also will receive special lapel pins, which will allow you to visibly show your pride in the school on a suit jacket or a white coat. The Cowardin Level: The Lyons Level: annual gifts from $1,000 to $4,999 annual gifts of $10,000 or more Lewis M. Cowardin, M.D., D.D.S. Dean, School of Dentistry, University College of Medicine, 1893–1910 Harry Lyons, D.D.S., D.Sc., LL.D. Dean, 1951–1970 Dr. Lewis M. Cowardin was the founding chair of the University College of Medicine’s dentistry department. Despite receiving no pay while serving in this position, he made large contributions to the school to keep it in operation when there were no endowments or funding from the commonwealth. He was one of the founders of the Richmond Dental Society in 1894 and practiced dentistry for more than 56 years. Dr. Harry Lyons graduated from the School of Dentistry in 1923 and joined its faculty shortly afterwards. He rose through the ranks from instructor to professor went on to chair the Department of Oral Pathology, Diagnosis and Therapeutics. He was named dean in 1951 and served in that role for 19 years. Lyons oversaw the move of the school from McGuire Hall to the Wood Memorial Building and helped break ground for what is now known as the Lyons Dental Building. The Bear Level: annual gifts from $5,000 to $9,999 Harry Bear, D.D.S., D.Sc., FACD Dean, 1929–1950 Dr. Harry Bear was the school’s first alumnus to serve as dean. He earned a national reputation in dental education and was president of the American Association of Dental Schools and the American Society of Oral Surgery. He also was a Fellow of the American College of Dentists. To learn more about the Deans Society and about the outcomes of the Annual Fund, please contact Barbara Payton, director of development for leadership annual giving, at bpayton@vcu.edu or (804) 827-1537. 2013 ANNUAL REPORT 15 Dear Friends of Dental Education, You did it! This year you gave more than 200 students (almost half of the student body) a scholarship to help defray the gargantuan debt that dental students now accrue. You did it! This year, you created the first endowed chair in the history of the VCU School of Dentistry – the S. Elmer Bear Chair in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. The mark of highest honor in academia, an endowed chair allows the VCU School of Dentistry to attract and retain the best and most talented faculty anywhere. You did it! You brought what started as the James H. Revere Jr. Lectureship to a distinguished professorship, and it is now on the brink of becoming the school’s second endowed chair. You did it! You provided our wonderful faculty with opportunities to continue in their path of life-long learning and gave them needed enhancements for their departments. You did it! You raised more money for your school than any year in its history through reunion gifts. Every annual fund dollar you gave, every call you answered, every visit from our staff that you kindly allowed us to pay – it all made a difference. Do you hear it? That sound is every dental student, every faculty and every staff member giving you a round of applause and thanks. You make us proud every day, and we brag about you at VCU: the School of Dentistry has the highest alumni participation of any school at this University – more than 26 percent, and, You did it! With my most sincere thanks and hopes to see you soon – either at the school or wherever you are, Gloria Callihan, J.D. Associate dean of development and alumni affairs 16 VCU School of Dentistry Honor Roll of Investors July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013 Totals reflect cash gifts and pledge payments. Dr. Richard W. Cottrell Distinguished Partners KLS Martin L.P. $100,000 and greater Dr. Charles H. Nelson, Jr. Delta Dental of Virginia Dr. Eric H. Norby Virginia Premier Health Plan, Inc. Dr. Daniel M. Laskin Dr. John A. Svirsky 3M Company Dr. A. Omar Abubaker Dr. and Mrs. W. Baxter Dr. John M. Alexander $20,000 to $49,999 Brodie Charitable Lead Trust I, Trust II Dr. William D. Covington Dentistry@VCU Dr. and Mrs. Robert L. Grossmann Dr. Kenneth J. Benson Dr. and Mrs. Gerald J. Brown Dr. William Carvajal Mrs. Jean B. Clayton Dr. and Mrs. Charles E. Clough Commonwealth Endodontics, P.C. Dr. Theresa R. Y. Crawley Dr. William C. Walther Dr. Franklin M. Wheelock Dr. Steven D. Fallon Dr. Glenn A. Young Dr. Eric S. Fried Dr. Gregory M. Zoghby Dr. Maury A. Hubbard, Jr. Dr. S. Kimberly Jones Dr. Jeffrey N. Kenney Dr. John S. Kittrell Dr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Levin Dr. Brian J. McAvoy MCV Orthodontic Alumni $5,000 to $9,999 $50,000 to $99,999 Perkinson, Jr. Company Dr. Gary T. Jones DEAN’S CIRCLE Foundation Eastern Dentists Insurance Foundation Drs. Benita and Michael Miller Dr. and Mrs. S. Neil Morrison Dr. James F. Nelson Dr. and Mrs. William R. Parks Dr. Pamela F. Regimbal and Mr. James J. Regimbal Dr. James L. Riley Dr. Robert A. Strauss Dr. and Mrs. Jack F. Thompson Virginia Dental Association $2,500 to $4,999 Align Technology, Inc. Dr. J. Thomas Atkinson Dr. Daniel M. Birkmire Dr. Kevin Page Bond Drs. Sheri and Jeffrey Brownstein Charlottesville Dental Health Partners Mrs. Kim Cox Dr. and Mrs. Robert Y. Cox Dr. and Mrs. William L. Davenport Dr. and Mrs. John C. Doswell II Dr. Scott R. Goodove Dr. Bradley A. Gregory Dr. A. Clayborn Hendricks Dr. Michael L. Huband Dr. and Mrs. Leonard V. Jackson, Jr. Virginia Society of Periodontists Dr. and Mrs. Mayer G. Levy Dr. Norborne F. Muir* Dr. and Mrs. George A. Oley III Dr. Kit Tucker Sullivan $10,000 to $19,999 Dr. and Mrs. Randy Adams Dr. Carl O. Atkins, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. M. Steven Ball Dr. Robert H. Blease Dr. James C. Burns Dr. Zachary Casagrande Dr. and Mrs. Richard M. Clary The D.D.S. Class of 2017 during 2013 orientation week. 2013 ANNUAL REPORT 17 The family of Dr. Francis Foster recently gathered to thank Dr. and Mrs. Ralph Anderson for their generous leadership gift to establish the Dr. Francis Foster/Student National Dental Association Scholarship. Left to right, back row: Dr. Kenneth Warren, Mrs. Mia Matthews Warren, Ms. Carmen Foster, Mrs. Judith Anderson, Mr. Chaz Foster Groves, Dr. David Sarrett, Dr. Colette Foster Groves, Mr. Francis Foster, Jr. and Ms. Barbara Payton; front row: Mr. Omari Foster Groves, Mrs. Dorothy Foster and Dr. Ralph Anderson. Dr. Frank D. Jones Dr. Claire C. Kaugars Dr. Fred F. Kennett Dr. Alex Kordis Dr. N. Ray Lee Dr. Steven D. Lutz Dr. James T. McClung, Jr. MCV Foundation Dr. David Merrell Mrs. Evelyn F. Mirmelstein Dr. Tonya Parris-Wilkins and Dr. Joseph D. Wilkins 18 VCU School of Dentistry Perkinson & Associates, Ltd. Dr. and Mrs. Warren E. Sachs Dr. Ivan R. Schiff Dr. Kimberly A. Silloway Dr. George A. Solier Dr. Benjamin J. Stebor III Dr. and Mrs. Richard L. Taliaferro VCU School of Dentistry D.D.S. Class of 2013 VCU School of Dentistry Dental Hygiene Class of 2013 Dr. Frank H. Walker Dr. Michael C. Wilson Senior Partners Dr. Gary V. Avakian Dr. Mitchell A. Avent Dr. Robert F. Baima Dr. Robert Y. Baldwin $1,000 to $2,499 Dr. Ann C. Banes Acadental, Inc. Dr. and Mrs. William J. Dr. Joseph M. Adair Bennett Dr. Nazir Haroon Ahmad Dr. Cheryl B. Billingsley Dr. Ralph L. Anderson Dr. Cramer L. Boswell Dr. Rebecca Angus Dr. Teg Brickhouse and Mr. Dr. Timothy J. Armanini Asset Protection Group, Inc. Todd Brickhouse Dr. Steven C. Bunting Dr. James A. Burden Dr. and Mrs. James H. Butler Dr. Gilbert L. Button Dr. B. Ellen Byrne and Mr. James M. Fitzgerald Ms. Gloria Callihan Dr. Michael A. Campbell Chatham Oral Surgery, PC Dr. Daniel G. Chatterley Dr. and Mrs. Stephen J. Clark Commonwealth Oral & Facial Surgery Dr. Frederick A. Coots, Jr. Dr. Barry K. Cutright Dr. Charles L. Cuttino III Dr. Jeffrey E. Cyr Dr. Stanley D. Dameron Dr. Adam Davis Dr. Jeffrey P. Davis Dr. Dean M. DeLuke Dr. William A. Deyerle Dr. Aditya Dhakar Mr. Montgomery Dise HONOR GIFTS The Dental Hygiene Class of 2015 looking its best in black and gold. Dr. Jennifer M. Dixon Dr. William S. Harrison Dr. Daniel P. Kelliher Dr. Patrick J. Dolan Dr. Brian C. Harsha Dr. E. Davey King Dr. James F. Dollar Dr. Steven D. Hatch Dr. George A. Kirchner Dominion Resources Dr. Mark J. Hauser Dr. G. Gray Kitchens, Jr. Dr. Walker W. Hay Dr. Lawrence A. Klar Dr. Sayward E. Duggan Dr. Kenneth R. Heise Dr. Fred A. Knaysi Dr. Peter W. Eisenhardt Dr. Ross I. Heisman Dr. Trisha Ann Krause Dr. Robert N. Emory Dr. A. Ronald Hendricksen Dr. Lawrence M. Kotler Dr. and Mrs. J. Robert Dr. Heidi A. Herbst and Dr. Dr. Darryl Lynn Lefcoe Howard M. Mitnick, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Richard A. Services, Inc. Eshleman Dr. Steven E. Evens Dr. Gisela K. Fashing Dr. Steven G. Finden Alumni and friends have Dr. Steven G. Forte honored the following Fortress Insurance Company individuals in fiscal year Gainesville Pediatric Dentistry 2013 with their generous Dr. Samuel W. Galston giving. Dr. Steven E. Gardner Dr. Michael H. Gorman Dr. Coty P. Fishburne, Jr. Dr. James B. Graham Dr. Max D. Largent Dr. Richard K. Green Dr. Michael L. Huband Dr. Mary E. Gregory Dr. Michael O. McMunn Dr. Robert E. Grover Mr. Daniel B. Wilson Dr. Robert F. Harman Dr. James A. Harrell, Jr. Thomas P. Hinman Dental Meeting LeHew Dr. and Mrs. Donald G. Levitin Dr. Lanny C. Hinson Dr. Holly C. Lewis Dr. James W. Holland, Jr. Dr. R. Allen MacIlwaine Dr. Karrie N. Howard and Dr. and Mrs. Francis L. Dr. Russell Mullen Macrina Dr. Lindsay M. Hunt, Jr. Dr. Christopher L. Maestrello Ms. Jackie P. Jackson Dr. Alex R. McDonald Dr. Jerry L. Jenkins Dr. Michael O. McMunn Dr. Perry E. Jones MCV Alumni Association Dr. S. Bernard Jones Mr. and Mrs. Alexander J. Kay, Jr. Dr. James M. Keeton, Jr. of VCU Dr. Larry R. Meador Dr. Elizabeth M. Miller Dr. P. D. Miller, Jr. 2013 ANNUAL REPORT 19 Dr. Jan Milner Dr. Robert L. O’Neill Dr. William G. Sandifer, Jr. Dr. Nathan C. Stephens Dr. French H. Moore, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Harvey A. Dr. Richard T. Stone Dr. Marci Smith Morris Dr. Elbert P. Osborne, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. John M. Parham, Jr. Dr. Tamesha D. Morris Dr. Kenneth W. Parks Dr. James K. Muehleck Dr. Carl E. Peoples III Dr. and Mrs. Edmund E. Dr. Madison R. Price Dr. William U. Moore Mullins Dr. Claire Myers and Dr. Michael Rossetti Dr. James H. Priest Dr. and Mrs. James H. Revere, Jr. Dr. Robert E. Shannon, Jr. Dr. David R. Suyes, Jr. Dr. James W. Shearer Dr. and Mrs. Marvin E. Thews, Jr. Dr. Walker W. Shivar Dr. Katherine G. Thomas Dr. Charles J. Simon Mr. Charles E. Titus Dr. and Mrs. James Lester R. K. Tongue Company, Inc. Slagle Dr. J. Neil Turnage Dr. Andrius E. Uzpurvis Dr. J. Marvin Reynolds Dr. Edward P. Snyder Dr. B. Aaron Vaughn The Richmond Dental Dr. Robert N. Sorenson Dr. Jennifer R. Wadiak-Galatro Dr. Elizabeth C. Reynolds Dr. Bradley S. Nester Dr. Paul A. Neumann Harris, Metzger & Dymon, PC Dr. Matthew T. Storm Dr. James R. Snodgrass Dr. Monica A. Neshat Niamtu, Alexander, Keeney, Schenkein Study Club Dr. Richard F. Roadcap Soundview Dental Associates, PC Southern Association of Orthodontists and Dr. Derek J. Galatro Dr. Thomas C. Waldrop Dr. Roseanna P. Noordhoek Dr. Rafael Rodriguez Dr. Kirk Norbo Dr. Erik C. Roper Dr. James L. Stanley Dr. Guy Wilson Walton, Jr. Dr. Mark Oghalai Dr. Robert A. Rucho Dr. and Mrs. Robert B. Dr. Benjamin Thomas Dr. Scott M. Sachs Steadman Dr. James C. Wallace Watson III Dr. Donald E. Wheless Dr. Jeffrey S. Williams Dr. Curtis B. Wiltshire Dr. Lawrence Alan Wolff Dr. Dennis C. Wong Drs. Jennifer and Jason Woodside Dr. E. Patterson Woodworth* Dr. Charles F. Zaglin Dr. Glenn A. Zeh Charter Members $500 to $999 Dr. and Mrs. Richard A. Arnaudin Atkins, Maestrello and Associates Pediatric Dentistry Dr. Elizabeth M. Attreed Dr. James W. Baker Members of the D.D.S. Class of 2013 posed for a final group photo before taking the stage at graduation. 20 VCU School of Dentistry Dr. Robert F. Barnes, Jr. Dr. Coty P. Fishburne, Jr. Dr. John M. Bass Dr. Carroll S. Gallagher, Jr. Dr. Frank Beale Dr. Richard Gelman Dr. Donald T. Bond Dr. and Mrs. Barry Lee Green Dr. Kevin P. Bond Dr. William T. Griffin Dr. Bryan Brassington Dr. Eric G. Grossmann Dr. Charles A. Brown Dr. Betsy A. Hagan Dr. Donald S. Brown Dr. Zachary P. Hairston Dr. Margaret A. Campbell Dr. John L. Harris III Dr. Russell A. Cleveland Dr. Amy S. Hunter Dr. Thomas S. Cooke III Dr. Garrett E. Hurt Dr. Mark A. Crabtree Dr. Richard J. Joachim Dr. William E. Crutchfield II Dr. Sean P. Kelliher Dr. Bryce J. Cushing Dr. Robert O. Kendig Dr. Harold F. Demsko Dr. Kathleen S. Kenny Dr. Robert M. Edmonds Dr. Connie S. Kitts Dr. Ryan K. Edmunds Dr. Glenn C. Landau Dr. Craig W. Estrada Dr. Timothy A. Leigh Dr. Krista J. Fischer-Stenger Dr. Michael J. Link and Dr. Al J. Stenger Mrs. Ellen S. Lipps Dr. Zachary P. Hairston (D.D.S. ’83) showed off his “Winnebago” at his practice in Danville, Va. His class created the Class of 1983 Winnebago Student Scholarship as its reunion giving project. Dr. Bruce I. Longman Dr. Carlyn S. Phucas Dr. Hung Quoc C. Lu Dr. Robert L. Plapp Dr. Thomas G. Luckam Dr. T. Carroll Player, Jr. Dr. Neil D. Lutins Dr. H. L. Pope, Jr. Dr. David W. Major Dr. Shwetha Rai Dr. H. Davis Massey Dr. William F. Reames Dr. John P. McCasland Drs. Theresa and Stephen Dr. Thomas G. McKenna Dr. Tegwyn Brickhouse (center) met with Drs. Randy Adams (left, Pediatrics ’80) and Art Mourino (right) at the 2012 Friends of Dental Education Dinner. Adams is a major contributer to the Frank H. Farrington, D.D.S. and Arthur P. Mourino, D.D.S. Fund in Pediatric Dentistry. Recupero Dr. Jose A. Mera Dr. Gavin E. Reynolds Dr. Roman Meyliker Dr. Jillian Reynolds Dr. Richard J. Milan, Sr. Dr. Dennis B. Rinker Dr. Neill A. Morrison IV Dr. R. Douglas Ross Dr. Lloyd F. Moss, Jr. Dr. Michael E. Sagman Dr. Naseer A. Naeem Dr. Indra Sidhu Dr. Randy Norbo Dr. Erica E. Sok Dr. W. Linwood Outten III Dr. Mark S. Sorin Dr. R. Scott Parr Dr. Cynthia M. Southern Dr. Long D. Pham Dr. Stephen E. Spainhour 2013 ANNUAL REPORT 21 Dr. William L. Stiebel Dr. Jason B. Blundell Dr. and Mrs. Brian C. Dr. Mitchell J. Buzkin Thompson Dr. Jerry G. Caravas Dr. My Kim Tran Dr. Daniel E. Cassidy, Jr. Dr. David R. Turok Dr. Richard E. Conner Dr. Gloria E. Ward Dr. Finlay Corbin Dr. Thomas A. Warwick Dr. Kyle T. Curtis Dr. S. Lee Wheeler Dr. Kevin D. Dalling Dr. David Kent Yandle Dr. David J. Dattilo Dr. Benjamin H. Dr. Bruce DeGinder Yarborough II Partners $250 to $499 Dr. Michael Abbott Dr. Kevin M. Allred Dr. Eric D. Ballou Dr. Harold J. Barrett, Jr. Dr. Caitlin Batchelor Dr. Marco A. Beltrami Dr. Duane J. Bickers Dr. Robert W. Bigelow Dental Associates PLLC Dr. Robert W. DePuy Dr. Kristian C. Dietz Dr. and Mrs. Charlie Clough (D.D.S. ’66, OMFS ’71) celebrated with Dean David Sarrett at the 2012 Friends of Dental Education Dinner. The Cloughs are long-time supporters of student scholarships. Mr. Jim Doyle Dr. Andrew G. Gilfillan IV Dr. Harlan K. Hendricks Dr. William D. Dymon Dr. Lloyd A. Green Dr. Franklin Henrich Dr. Earle E. Edwards III Dr. William A. Grupp II Dr. William C. Henry Eli Lilly & Company Dr. Joseph A. Gwiazdowski Dr. John E. Hilton, Jr. Dr. James Forni Dr. David L. Hadley Dr. David S. Hirschler II Dr. Jeffrey M. Gallisdorfer Dr. Stephen G. Harrington Dr. J. Daniel Huband Dr. Scott E. Gerard Dr. Monroe E. Harris, Jr. Dr. Robert K. Hubbard, Jr. Dr. Kenneth R. Giberson Heartland Dental Care, LLC Dr. William Michael Hudgins Second-year students Eric Bokinsky and Jaime Woodall entertained alumni and donors at the 2012 Friends of Dental Education Dinner. 22 VCU School of Dentistry MEMORIAL GIFTS Alumni and friends have chosen to remember the following individuals in fiscal year 2013 through memory gifts. Drs. David Turok (D.D.S. ’08), Harlan Hendricks (D.D.S. ’08) and Michael Catoggio (D.D.S. ’08) admired the plaque that honors their class giving efforts. Ms. Kim T. Isringhausen Dr. Christian F. Ogura Dr. Kanyon R. Keeney Dr. and Mrs. Edward Dr. Mary Frances Stavropoulos Dr. William P. Kennedy Michael O’Keefe Dr. Carl M. Steger Dr. George Kevorkian, Jr. Dr. Jerry Kim Dr. Meredith Parks Owen Dr. Sara A. Stires and Dr. John R. Owen Dr. Jason Streem Dr. Neal A. Klar Dr. Thomas E. Koertge Dr. Christopher A. Payne Synthes USA HQ, Inc. Dr. Thanh T. Pham Dr. Lisa L. Syrop and Dr. and Mrs. Lawrence J. Dr. Kurt A. Pierce Dr. Barry Kurzer Kyle Dr. David A. Reid Dr. John D. Lentz Dr. Stacy H. Reisfeld Dr. Lanny R. Levenson Dr. Donald F. Reynolds Dr. Parthasarathy Dr. Daniel R. Rhodes Madurantakam Dr. William S. Maginnis III Dr. Jeffrey O. Riley Dr. Justin D. Thornton Dr. and Mrs. John W. Unger Dr. Charles R. Utley Dr. Kelly F. Viau Dr. Joseph J. Waff III Dr. Frederick E. Martin III Dr. and Mrs. David C. Sarrett Dr. Michael P. McCormick, Jr. Dr. Larry D. Scarborough, Jr. Dr. Lawrence C. Metzger Dr. John J. Schinto III Dr. John R. Wheless III Dr. Christina Mills Dr. Lauren M. Simon Dr. Mark A. Winkler Dr. W. Edward Mitchell, Jr. Dr. Richard E. Smith Dr. Ross N. Wlodawsky Dr. French H. Moore III Dr. Jane A. Soxman Dr. Philip M. Worthington Dr. Anne E. Morgan Dr. H. Merritt Sparger, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Thomas G. Dr. Robert B. Neighbors Dr. Joseph K. St. Clair, Jr. Dr. Julia Williams Neuls Dr. Stephen St. Louis Dr. Joseph Niamtu III Dr. Cory Stark Dr. and Mrs. Leslie S. Webb, Jr. Yarbrough $100 to $249 Dr. Mina E. Abdolahi Dr. S. Elmer Bear Mrs. Martha Blease Dr. Francis F. Carr, Jr. Dr. Leonard P. Chandler, Jr. Dr. Guy C. Clayton Dr. George D. Delo, Jr. Dr. R. Neil Dodds Dr. Matthew D. Dollar Dr. Kenneth M. Fleenor Dr. Francis M. Foster, Sr. Dr. Douglas D. Godbold Dr. Dunbar O. Godbold Dr. Virgil Howell Dr. Thomas R. Hudson Dr. Curtis W. Kennedy, Jr. Dr. Melvin G. Leisure, Jr. Dr. J. Gary Maynard, Jr. Dr. James E. McCormick Dr. Cyril R. Mirmelstein Dr. George S. Neuman Dr. Ellsworth Richards Dr. Samuel V. Russo Dr. E. Thomas Sherman Dr. Emmette C. Skinner, Jr. Dr. Thomas H. Tatum Ms. Bernadette E. Wilson Dr. Richard D. Wilson Dr. E. Patterson Woodworth Dr. Edward Woolridge If you notice the obituary of an alumnus of the VCU School of Dentistry, please notify the Development Office at dentistry@vcu.edu or (804) 8284516 so that we may express our sympathy to the families of our alumni who have passed. 2013 ANNUAL REPORT 23 Drs. Courtney and William Adams Ms. Chelsea A. Aiken Dr. Scott A. Allegretti Dr. Howard J. Baranker Dr. Robert S. Barlowe Dr. Charles E. Barr Mr. Victor E. Battaile Dr. Sidney Becker Dr. Katie B. Berkelhammer Dr. James I. Bernhardt Dr. Joshua A. Binder Dr. Thomas P. Bowe, Jr. Ms. Meghan W. Bruns Dr. J. Cary Bryant Mr. and Mrs. Donald R. Burklew Ms. Jacquelyn K. Campitell Dr. Elizabeth Candler Dr. Donald L. Chastain Dr. Joseph Chicurel Dr. Brian S. Coates Dr. Patrick B. Colvard Mr. John R. Congdon, Sr. Dr. Joseph R. Craig Dr. John C. Cranham Dr. and Mrs. Lloyd K. Croft Dr. Jo K. Cronly Dr. C. William Dabney Dr. Joffre W. Daigle, Jr. Ms. Samantha E. Davis Dr. and Mrs. Gilbert Frank Congratulations, Class of 2013 Dental and dental hygiene students from the classes of 2013 pledged their support individually and gave through their classes. Together, they contributed $84,834 to aid the students who follow in their footsteps. Thank you! DeBiasi Dr. Byard S. Deputy Dr. Matthew Detar Dr. F. Randolph Dickey Dr. Jessica A. Dombroski Dr. William J. Donhiser Drake Precision Dental Laboratory, Inc. Dr. William Driscoll Dr. Marshall C. England, Jr. Erickson & Hong Orthodontics, P.C. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Farley IV Dr. Merissa Heather Fiddyment-Mule Dr. Kitt S. Finley-Parker Dr. Thomas J. Fitzgerald Ms. Margaret Colleen Flynn Dr. Alan G. Forbes Dr. Graham T. Forbes Dean David Sarrett presented Ms. Noida Ashton and Drs. AbdulAzeez Al-Omar and Parichehr Navai with a special gift to commemorate the 20 years of cooperation and collaboration between the State of Kuwait and the VCU School of Dentistry. 24 VCU School of Dentistry Ms. Carmen F. Foster Dr. Gerald I. Frank Dr. David L. George Dr. Sehmi Lee Mr. and Mrs. Arthur L. Girard Dr. Anne Zimmerman Libbey Ms. Charlene M. Gluck and Dr. Christopher T. Mr. and Mrs. Milton W. Libbey Goodwin Dr. Thomas C. Llewellyn Dr. Henderson P. Graham Dr. Joseph A. Lombard, Jr. Dr. Robert F. Graham Dr. John B. Luddington Mrs. Christina Green Dr. Richard S. Mansfield Dr. Ralph N. Greenway Dr. Mark W. Marlowe Dr. John W. Gregory Mrs. Margaret J. Martin Ms. Elizabeth G. Haga Dr. Jack C. McComb II Dr. Jesse B. Harris Dr. Julian C. Metts, Jr. Dr. Jordan H. Harris Michels & Gauquie Cosmetic Dr. S. K. Heard III & Family Dentistry Dr. and Mrs. Larry F. Hellman Dr. H. Marvin Midkiff Dr. Ruth N. Molokwu Dr. Brian T. Herod Drs. John Svirsky (D.D.S. ’73, M.Ed. ’79) and Ellen Byrne (B.S. ’77, D.D.S. ’83, Ph.D. ’91) shared the Lyons Cup for their outstanding reunion class gifts. Retchin Dr. Jimmy R. Stanley Ms. Heather M. Herrera Dr. and Mrs. Joseph H. Dr. Gene Hilton III Ms. Lynn T. Rhodes Dr. Sarah E. Kandrac Morgan Dr. David A. Morris Dr. Lloyd F. Moss III Dr. Arya K. Namboodiri Dr. Terrence R. Nedbalski Mr. Mark Newfield Dr. Monique Nguyen Dr. France J. Nielson Dr. Thomas W. Oates Osprey Perio Consulting LLC Dr. Bruce W. Overton Dr. Robert K. Rosenberg Dr. William N. Thornton III Drs. Kaugars & Miller, P.C. Dr. Clyde T. Padgett, Jr. Dr. E. James Rubis Dr. William N. Thornton IV Dr. and Mrs. James E. Dr. Dina L. Pearl-Jorgensen Dr. and Mrs. Donald P. Dr. Vicki Tibbs Dr. W. Ray Hilton Dr. Debra L. Horst Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Horton Dr. Michael G. Hunt Dr. Zain A. Hyder Dr. Allyn G. Janney, Jr. Dr. Joseph B. Johnson Dr. Edwin D. Joy, Jr. Kennedy Mr. William G. Kennedy IV Dr. Edward H. Peeples and Ms. Karen F. Wawrzyn Dr. Emmett V. Richardson III Mr. and Mrs. Richard T. Riley Mr. and Mrs. Michael A. Steel Dr. Theodore W. Struhs Dr. Alan R. Suskin Dr. Alan D. Robbins Ms. Tammy K. Swecker Dr. James O. Roberson Dr. Kevin C. Sweeney Dr. Thomas L. Roberts IV Drs. Rebecca and David Ms. Cicily S. Robertson Dr. and Mrs. Donald W. Romhilt Sanders Swett Ms. Jennifer Waguespack Thomas Dr. Tyler J. Toney Dr. Walter E. Saxon, Jr. Ms. Amy M. Trn Mrs. Jo Lee Kenney Dr. Christine L. Piascik Dr. Felix Eugene Shepard, Sr. Ms. Latasha A. Turner Dr. Robert L. Kenney* Dr. T. Mark Peterson Dr. Harvey H. Shiflet III Dr. Jair P. Urteaga Dr. Gloria S. Kim Ms. Janice Walker Pogue Dr. Perry L. Showalter Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Van Dr. Gregory K. Kontopanos Dr. Cleveland H. Porter, Jr. Dr. Harvey Silverman Dr. Michael J. Kowalczyk Dr. and Mrs. Richard R. Dr. Robert A. Simmons Dr. William M. Vaughan Dr. Kevin S. Slaughter VCU School of Dentistry Dr. James R. Lance Ranney Dr. David Allen Lanning Dr. Thomas W. Ranson, Jr. Dr. Ryan T. Smagalski Ms. Minh T. Le Dr. Michael E. Reimer Dr. Steven St. Louis Dr. William P. Lea, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Sheldon M. Sickle Class of 2010 Dr. Donald M. Wallace Dr. William H. Walls, Jr. 2013 ANNUAL REPORT 25 Members of the Student National Dental Association braved a chilly April morning for the 2013 Oral Cancer Walk. Thank you to all of our many investors to the school. We appreciate gifts of any and all amounts, but this report reflects gifts and pledge payments of $100 and greater from July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013. We make every effort Thank you! To everyone who attended Reunion and Alumni Weekend 2013! More than 300 alumni and friends joined together to raise a record-breaking $1.1 million to support students and faculty at their alma mater. possible to report accurate information. Please accept our apologies if we have made an error, and please notify us so we may correct our records and express our sincerest apologies to you. Thank you, Gloria Callihan Associate dean for development and alumni affairs 26 VCU School of Dentistry 8th Annual VCU School of Dentistry Alumni/Student Invitational Major Sponsors Eastern Dentists Insurance Company MCV Foundation Patterson Dental W. Baxter Perkinson, Jr., D.D.S. & Associates Eagle Sponsors Asset Protection Group, Inc. Commonwealth Oral & Facial Surgery Fund for VCU Gardner & Jones Orthodontics MCV Alumni Association of VCU Newfield Financial Solutions R. K. Tongue Co., Inc. Student Team Sponsors Dr. William A. Meares II Patient First Corporation Hole-in-One Sponsor Dr. Mary E. Gregory and Mr. Dale Balderson Birdie Sponsors Beach Dental Center Commonwealth Endodontics Department of Oral Health Promotion and Community Outreach Department of Orthodontics Dr. and Mrs. John C. Doswell II Drake Precision Dental Laboratory Drs. Kaugars & Miller, P.C. Kraus Family Foundation Orthodontics@VCU Pediatric Dentistry@VCU Mr. John Jay White Drs. Wood, Dunlevy & Lombardozzi Southeast Transitions D.D.S. Class of 1963 alumni (left to right) Drs. Jerry Suyes, Billy Sandifer, Nick Nelson and Cephas “Buddy” Thomason marked their 50th reunion with a stellar round of golf. The VCU School of Dentistry Alumni/Student Invitational set the stage for a fun and eventful reunion weekend. Golfers started the day with a healthy round of Bloody Mary’s to toast the tournament’s new home at The Tradition Golf Club at Brickshire in New Kent County, Va. The beautiful (and challenging!) course met with universal approval, particularly among those golfers who purchased mulligans. With almost flawless weather, more than 100 alumni, students, family members and sponsors raised nearly $24,000 for dental and dental hygiene class activities and the School of Dentistry General Scholarship Fund. Student Player Sponsors Endodontics@VCU Orthodontics for Children and Adults Patient First Corporation 2013 ANNUAL REPORT 27 Paying it forward with planned gifts Dr. Marshall C. England, Jr. (D.D.S. ’58, M.S. ’67) has made a name for himself through his lengthy career as an endodontist and an educator, but his humble beginnings inspired him to help others through a planned gift. England, a classic car enthusiast, showed off his wheels at the 2013 Reunion and Alumni Weekend. Dr. England entered the MCV School of Dentistry as a freshman dental student in 1954, and times were tough. His family knew that a dental education was worth it, so they all supported him while he learned and grew as a clinician. And his wife worked hard to keep the young couple afloat financially throughout the four years till graduation. Dr. England recalls one particular visit from the dean’s secretary, Ms. Lucy Moffatt, instructing him to visit the dean’s office. The dean at the time, Dr. Harry Lyons (D.D.S. ’23), was known for being very straight-laced, meticulous and a bit intimidating. “I must have looked like a deer in headlights!” said Dr. England. Dean Lyons asked England why he had not joined the Junior American Dental Association. “When I told him it was because it cost $3 that I didn’t have, Dean Lyons said, ‘Mr. England, I will loan you $3.’” Although he didn’t take Dean Lyons up on his offer, he fondly remembers the gesture. He also was fortunate to have received an educational loan from Delta Sigma Delta, the oldest and largest historic professional dental fraternity. “They supported me at a time in which I had no other resource,” shared Dr. England. “Even though it was only $1,200, it kept me in school. And I always appreciated that.” Dr. England went on to graduate in 1958 and completed an internship at the U.S. Public Health Hospital in Seattle, Washington in 1959. He then became a general practitioner in Richmond and taught part-time at the MCV School of Dentristry while pursuing a master’s degree in anatomy. He was appointed associate professor in 1965 and taught full-time until 1971 when he was granted a leave of absence for specialist training in endodontics at the University of Pittsburgh. His career as an educator spanned a remarkable 27 years – 17 of them as chair of the Department of 28 VCU School of Dentistry Endodontics. And even after he retired from teaching, Dr. England has remained connected to his alma mater. Through the years, Dr. England has supported the school, its students and its faculty through philanthropic giving, never forgetting the support that he received during his time of need as a young student. “I really have strong feelings for those that support and help others to achieve the goals that they set out for themselves,” shared Dr. England. “And now, I feel that I’d like to give back to support students in their dedication to education.” Dr. England’s most recent gift to the school came in the form of a bequest through his estate plan. His bequest will touch a new generation of dental students and will strengthen this legacy of teaching excellence and student support. The decision to make a planned gift was an easy one. “It was fairly painless! Giving back is the motivation, and if I can gain a tax advantage, even better,” said Dr. England. The VCU School of Dentistry recently launched a planned giving website to make it easy for alumni like Dr. England to plan for the future. The site serves as a research tool for alumni and their advisors to use when creating an estate plan. Gloria Callihan, associate dean of development and alumni affairs, said, “I view our office as a resource for our graduates. It’s amazing how many people don’t have an estate plan, so we want to provide as much information as possible to help you make the important decisions.” For more information on planned giving opportunities and estate planning, please visit www.vcusodgift.org, or contact Gloria Callihan, associate dean of development and alumni affairs, at gfcallihan@vcu.edu or (804) 828-8101. 2013 ANNUAL REPORT 29 Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry 520 North 12th Street P.O. Box 980566 Richmond, Virginia 23298-0566 Non-profit Organization U.S. Postage Paid Permit Number 869 Richmond, Virginia Address service requested Because we are good stewards of the environment, this publication is printed on recycled paper. Please recycle to a friend of dentistry. An equal opportunity, affirmative action university 041206-02. www.facebook.com/vcudentistry twitter.com/vcudentistry Mark your calendar! VCU School of Dentistry Events January 4, 2014 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Dental Radiation Safety Course February 21, 2014 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Mirmelstein Ethics Lecture White Coat Ceremony March 8, 2014 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. March 13 – 15, 2014 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Suffolk Missions of Mercy Dental Radiation Safety Course Mastership Program: Oral Maxillofacial Surgery and Operative Dentistry April 10, 2014 April 11 – 13, 2014 Clinic and Research Day Reunion and Alumni Weekend May 9, 2014 May 10, 2014 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 pm. Hooding Ceremony VCU Commencement Dental Radiation Safety Course To learn more about CE opportunities, please contact Pamela Flynn at dentistryce@vcu.edu or (804) 828-0869. For more information on VCU School of Dentistry events, visit www.calendar.dentistry.vcu.edu, or contact Cristina Cruz at cmcruz@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2931. Keep in touch Interested to hear what your fellow alumni have been up to since graduation? Submit your news and events to stay in touch. We’d love to hear everything from weddings to births and from new positions to retirements and everything in between. Encourage your colleagues and classmates to submit their own class notes too. To submit a class note, send the following information to dentistry@vcu.edu: NAME BIRTHDATE ADDRESS EMAIL ADDRESS PHONE NUMBER CLASS YEAR CLASS NOTE