Dear Alumni –
As my term as the dean of this proud School of Dentistry draws to a close, I’m looking ahead to the final month and look forward to the new adventures to come. Since my retirement announcement, I’ve enjoyed seeing many of you at events, sharing experiences and talking about the future.
As I officially move on and the university welcomes the next dean, I want you to know that my heart will always be a part of this dental school that’s so vital to the community, state and nation in securing health and wellbeing – and the future of the dental profession.
I hope to see you at the retirement celebration on June 29 as I say my final farewell to you all in this leadership role that I’ve been fortunate to contribute to over these many years.
It will be exciting to see the fresh ideas a new dean will bring to the school as I pass the baton. It’s been my honor to serve in this role. Thank you.
Dr. William Lobb
Dean and Professor of Developmental Sciences
Marquette School of Dentistry
After almost 30 years of outstanding service and dedication to Marquette University, Dr. William Lobb, dean of the School of Dentistry, is retiring.
Please join us in celebration of Dr. Lobb’s distinguished career and wish him a happy, well-deserved retirement.
Thursday, June 29, 2023
Reception: 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Program: 6:15 p.m.
Marquette University School of Dentistry
Robert & Judy Sullivan Atrium
1801 West Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee
Please register by Thursday, June 22
Limited parking is available in Lot S located at 605 N. 18th Street (behind the School of Dentistry). Please enter Lot S from 18th Street.
Even if you’re unable to attend, please feel free to post a congratulatory message for Dean Lobb.
In lieu of retirement gifts, Dr. Lobb has requested making a gift toward the Dr. William K. Lobb Endowed Scholarship in Dentistry or the Office of Student Success and Practice Transitions Marquette University · GiveCampus.
For questions or special needs, please email Ms. Clarice Burrell or call (414) 288-7485.
AWARDS
Inaugural Golden Apple Teaching Excellence Award Winners Announced
The Golden Apple Teaching Excellence award is a new annual award given to full-time faculty members who students feel go above and beyond to motivate them to learn and achieve their highest potential. One award is given per predoctoral class cohort each year.
The teaching honors were awarded on Monday, May 8, at the MUSoD Robert & Judy Sullivan Atrium.
Class of 2023 – Dr. Alshhrani
Class of 2024 – Dr. Janosik
Class of 2025 – Dr. Khaled
Class of 2026 – Dr. Guentsch
Thank you to all who came and supported these outstanding faculty at the event. Also, thank you to all students who voted and participated in the ceremony.
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Dr. H. Cem Güngör received the 2022 Paul P. Taylor award from the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, presented in May 2023. The Paul P. Taylor award is given to the lead author of the most prestigious journal article in Pediatric Dentistry from the previous year (2022). This award is determined by the AAPD Editorial Board and the AAPD Awards’ Committee. The winning publication was: “Direct Pulp Capping of Primary Molars with Calcium Hydroxide or MTA Following Hemorrhage Control with Different Medicaments: Randomized Clinical Trial” Pediatr Dent 2022;44(3):167-73. The co-authors of the article were Canoğlu E, Güngör HC and Uysal S.
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Dr. Stefan Idso, orthodontic resident, won the 2023 resident case competition at the 2023 American Academy of Orthodontics Meeting in Chicago in April. This marks the second year in a row that the Marquette Orthodontics program has won this award.
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Grand Round Research Day Winners
MUSoD hosted another successful and informative Research Day, and again incorporated Grand Rounds presentations. The 2023 MUSoD Grand Rounds winning teams:
MUSoD Award for Best Evidence-Based Dentistry Presentation
First Place: “Prosthodontic Treatment Planning After Cancer Resection and Radiation Treatment” Clinic D: D4 Megan LeGros, D3 Claudia Van Opdorp, D2 Marina Guirguis, D1 Alexandra Kidd
Second Place: “Tug of War”
Clinic D: D4 Nataliia Daukz, D3 Isabella Duarte, D2 Hannah Strachan, D1 Summayya Ather
Omicron Kappa Upsilon Award for Best Take-Away Message for Clinical Case Management Title: “Clinically Erupted Third Molars: EXT or RCT?”
Clinic A: D4 Allison Dreyer, D3 Haley Maurer, D2 Jamie Weinhold, D1 Ian Hartl
Research Day winners
Postdoctoral Researcher/Visiting Scholar Research:
"Copper-magnesium nanoparticles cytocompatibility with oral cells and antibacterial activity" Dr. Daniela Masson-Meyers
Resident Clinical Research:
First Place: "Alveolar Bone Remodeling in Response to Orthodontic Tooth Movement" Dr. Matthew McGrady
Second Place: "Hard-Tissue Effects of Various Expansion Techniques Using CBCTSuperimpositions" Dr. Isaac Empson
Third Place: "Soft Tissue Edema Following Implant Placement" Dr. Juan Valencia Rincon
Resident Basic Science/In Vitro/Observational Research:
First Place: "Comparing Digitization Methods when Assessing the Accuracy of Implant Placement" Dr. Ajitesh Singh
Second Place: "Electrochemical Properties of Nickel-Titanium Endodontic Files" Dr. Vidyalakshmi Subramanian
Third Place: "Diagnostic factors in determining extraction vs. non-extraction in orthodontics" Dr. Kelley Dentino
Predoctoral Clinical Research:
First Place: "Differences among dental patients with and without an eating disorder" Jessica C. Gomez, Sofia D’Acquisto
Second Place: "Assessing Dental Student’s Levels of Anxiety in a Pediatric Dentistry Clinic" Rachel Thornton
Third Place: "Topical Fluoride Treatment for Adults at Elevated Caries Risk, Dental Services" Will Dummer
Predoctoral Basic Science/In Vitro Research:
First Place: "Pulpal Cell Response to Proanthocyanidins for Use in Restorative Dentistry" Mitchell Piacsek
Second Place: "The Mechanical Stability of Proanthocyanidin-modified Dentin Matrix" Sheridan Michaud
Third Place: "Properties of Soluble Elastin in Gelatin Scaffolds for Tissue Engineering" Lindsey Enders
Faculty:
"Accuracy of different guided surgery systems – They are not all the same: An in-vitro analysis" Dr. Arndt Guentsch
SCHOOL NEWS
Promotions
Two School of Dentistry faculty members were among the faculty promoted by Marquette University this year. Dr. Lobat Tayebi was promoted to professor and Dr. Christopher Dix was promoted to clinical professor. Congratulations!
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Innovators
Dr. Arndt Guentsch, Dr. Lobat Tayebi, Dr. Christopher Okunseri, Dr. David Berzins and Dr. Morteza Rasoulianboroujeni, Marquette University School of Dentistry faculty and staff, were recognized at the Marquette Innovators Celebration, for research sponsored by corporate partners, invention disclosures, patents and licensing agreements.
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Publications
Dr. Yeshwant Rawal has published Chapter 11 “Immune Dysfunctions affecting the Oro-Facial Complex,” in the book entitled, Pathological Basis of Oral and Maxillofacial Diseases. Dr. Rawal has also been invited to author a chapter in the book Oral Histology and Oral and Maxillofacial Histopathology. In addition, Dr. Rawal had two abstracts accepted to the 2023 American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology meeting in Salt Lake City, Utah.
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AADOCR/CADR Research Conference in Portland, Oregon
Marquette dental students and faculty presenting at the AADOCR/CADR research conference in Portland, Oregon, during spring break
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Grad Perio News
Dr. Ajitesh Singh, Dr. Juan Valencia Rincon and Dr. Arndt Guentsch (Periodontics Class of 2023) passed the written exam of the American Board of Periodontology.
Dr. Juan Valencia Rincon received First Honorary Mention at the 66th Midwest Society of Periodontology Graduate Student Research Forum in the section of poster presentations. His presentation was entitled "Soft Tissue Edema Following Implant Placement" and he was mentored by Dr. Kofina.
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Graduation & Hooding
Congratulations to the Class of 2023!
Marquette University School of Dentistry honored the Class of 2023 on May 19 and 20 with a Hooding & Awards Ceremony on Friday evening and a Graduation Luncheon on Saturday. The events welcomed the newest graduates into the profession of Dentistry and allowed them to celebrate with family and friends. Congratulations Class of 2023 – we wish you all the best in your future endeavors!
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Omicron Kappa Upsilon Inductees
Omicron Kappa Upsilon Xi Chapter's 2023 Convocation and Induction Ceremony took place at the Wisconsin Club on Tuesday, April 25, where eleven students and two faculty were inducted as new members Congratulations to all!
Student Inductees: Raj Patel, Ciara Schwarz, Lucas Peppler, Joseph Brostowitz, Cameron Young, Mitchell Piacsek, Drake Lindholm, Elliot Shambeau, Grant Karlsson- Ellifson, Ardita Ajvazi and Margaret Miller.
Faculty Inductees: Dr. Peter Steinert and Dr. Ellen Hoffman Pelz
ALUMNI NEWS
Receptions
Chicago Was the Place to Meet this Year!
In addition to the annual Chicago Midwinter meeting, both the American Academy of Orthodontists and the American Association of Endodontists met there this spring.
Great to see so many people connect with Marquette School of Dentistry.
Chicago Midwinter
In February, Marquette alumni, faculty, students and staff gathered in Chicago for the annual Midwinter meeting reception. Hundreds of people gathered to reconnect with the school and each other.
Thanks to our sponsors: Silver level – 1848 Construction; Core Scientific; Dental Associates; Engage Transitions; Klas Solutions and Old National Bank. Bronze level – Ascendent Health Partners; Dental Health Associates; PerCSoft; and Professional Practice Consultants, Inc.
AAO Reception in Chicago
Marquette University reception at the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) in Chicago in April
Save the date: Thursday, October 26 & Friday, October 27
MU Orthodontic 60th Anniversary Celebration - watch for more information to come
AAE Reception in Chicago
Marquette University reception at the American Association of Endodontists (AAE) in Chicago in early May
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Alumni Awards
Three outstanding MUSoD alumni were honored in April during Alumni Awards. Each were recognized for their contributions to the profession and the people they serve. Thanks to all three winners for making MUSoD proud!
Dr. Donald DeNucci, Dent ’70 – Distinguished Alumnus in Dentistry Award
Dr. John Scheels, Dent ’75 – Outstanding Dental Service Award
Dr.Sarah Blair, Dent ’13 – Young Alumna of the Year
We’re always looking for nominees for future awards. Do you know someone you’d like to nominate? Please complete an online nomination.
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DEVELOPMENT
There’s No Lack of Activity Within Our Walls
At the time of this writing, our D4 class was preparing for its graduation, which took place on May 20. At the same time, we’re finalizing our D1 class to join us in three months.
Since the beginning of March, travels brought me to Florida to meet several alums, and back in Wisconsin, life has brought me to Madison, the Fox Valley, Kenosha and throughout metro Milwaukee.
This is an exciting time for our school as we honor Dean Lobb and his 30-plus years of service to MUSoD – while welcoming a new dean this summer. All this activity brings an additional level of excitement to the school.
As an alum, you have a wonderful opportunity to engage with our students – who eventually will become co-workers and even your business partners. Mentoring one of our current students or even teaching a class are a handful of ways to do this.
All of this to say: We need you! Come see your school, come meet the students, come see the new spaces.
Please take pride as an alum of the only dental school in Wisconsin, it’s undoubtedly an important place for our city and state. Your advocacy, your mentorship of future dentists, your support and influence are critical to our ability to thrive far into the future.
Our doors are open.
Daniel O’Brien
daniel.obrien@marquette.edu
414-902-0907
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WDA Appleton Reception for Dean Lobb
Friends and alumni from the Fox Valley came to hear from Dean William Lobb who has announced his retirement from the school after 30 years. The dean shared where the school has been, where it is now and his hopes for the school’s future.
Dr. Kathy Roth and Dean Lobb
WDA past presidents from left, Dr. Steve Stoll, Dr. Kathy Roth, Dr. Loren Swanson and Dr. Jim Springborn
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Alumni Publications
Dr. James Guttmann, Dent ’70, has recently published the article “Reflection on a Passionate Dental Historian, Colleague, Clinician and Educator Dr. Edward F. Leone (1923-2002)” in the Journal of the History of Dentistry, Spring 2023 edition. The article is dedicated to the memory of Dr. Leone (Dent ’47) as a tribute to his legacy that he provided to hundreds of dental professionals for almost 50 years at the Marquette University School of Dentistry. The link to the article provided with the permission of the Journal of the History of Dentistry - thank you. Read the article here.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
We’re busy working on the fall schedule of CE classes. Beyond the online ACDE courses we have available in conjunction with other dental schools across the US and Canada, we’ll have a number of in-person courses at Marquette in the fall. While the schedule is not yet finalized, we are adding new courses to the website as we can, so check back often.
Here are a few fall classes:
Wednesday, September 20, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.; 1 – 6 p.m.
ACLS Renewal
Jim Bovia
Friday, September 22, 9 a.m. – noon (reunion weekend)
CBCT Imaging: Common Applications in 3D and 256 Shades of Grey
Dr. Lisa Koenig
Saturday. October 21, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
The Changes I Have Seen, and What’s Ahead
A course to honor Dr. Ken Waliszewski as he retires from clinical teaching
Dr. Mike Waliszewski, Dr. Phil Hawkins, Dr. Patrick Lloyd, Mr. Steve McGowan, Dr. Robert Winter, Dr. Ken Waliszewski
There are many CE offerings in the coming months to fulfill your continuing education requirements. Find all the opportunities available here.
Information on the Controlled Substance Education Requirement for DEA Registration (MATE act)
Confused about the new federal requirement for controlled substance providers to complete 8 hours of training on safe controlled substance prescribing as a condition of receiving or renewing a DEA registration?
Marquette and the WDA issued a joint statement in regard to the requirement and ways to meet it. Find more details here.
Please share ideas for future editions of eImages
Thanks for reading eImages newsletter from Marquette School of Dentistry. If you have achievements or ideas for topics you’d like us to share in the next edition, please email Carol Trecek.
Help us celebrate a legacy of leadership and innovation! In honor of Dean Lobb and his 30 years of service to our School of Dentistry, please consider supporting either the Dr. William K. Lobb Endowed Scholarship in Dentistry Fund or the Office of Student Success and Practice Transitions Fund here.
