Issue 1108
9 January 2015
DSB WEEKLY
Christine White, Editor
Dr. Satheesh Elangovan
Receives a Two-Year
Exploratory (R21) NIH Grant
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CoD Publishes Second
Highest Number of JDE
Publications for 2014
Drs. Robert Franciscus and
Jeffery Murray Elected
Fellows of the AAAS
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Recent Publications
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Recognize Your Co-Worker
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Recent Publications
We Need Your Help!
Dr. Satheesh Elangovan Receives a
Two-Year Exploratory (R21) NIH Grant
Dr. Satheesh Elangovan, Department of Periodontics, has received a two-year NIH grant. The award
amount is projected to be $406,285 and will be used
for his research, “A Novel RNA-Based Biomaterial for
Bone Regeneration.” Results from this study will provide critical information on the feasibility and effectiveness of cmRNA-based therapeutics for bone regeneration. New knowledge gained from the research will likely have implications in developing future bio-inspired
materials for tissue engineering applications.
Co-investigators on Dr. Elangovan’s research project include
Dr. Liu Hong, Dows Research; Dr. Deborah Dawson, director of the
Biostatistics Unit; and Dr. Aliasger Salem, College of Pharmacy. Drs.
Georgia K. Johnson, Department of Periodontics; Clark M. Stanford,
University of Illinois, Chicago); and Michael Kormann (University of
Tübingen, Germany) are consultants on this project.
Houchen Bindery Schedule
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Noon Seminar Series:
Dr. Jeffrey Stansbury,
Jan. 12
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Collegiate Profile:
Carol Fischer
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Register for the 2015 ADEA
Annual Session
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Abstracts for Local AADR
Research Day Due January 6
Get Involved! Join the CoD
Staff Development
Committee!
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Results of the Holiday Quiz
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Culturally Responsive
Health Care in Iowa
Making the Connection
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Professor Therm: LEDs
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College of Dentistry Publishes Second Highest
Number of Articles in JDE for 2014
The College of Dentistry was second in the number of 2014 primary author publications by faculty/staff
in the Journal of Dental Education (JDE) for 2014. The
top schools included the University of Michigan (8), University of Iowa (7), University of British Columbia (6),
and Tufts University, University of Missouri-Kansas City,
and University of North Carolina (4 each).
In addition to the seven faculty/staff publications,
fourth-year dental student Nicole Major was also a primary author on
a 2014 JDE article. Her co-authors included her mentor, Dr. Michelle
McQuistan, Department of Preventive and Community Dentistry, and
Dr. Fang Qian, Biostatistics Unit.
Dr. Veersathpurush Allareddy, Department of Orthodontics,
was a co-author on a 2014 JDE article authored by a Harvard University faculty, Dr. R.P. Nalliah.
“Besides being excited and proud of our educational programs,
we think it is important to submit to peer review,” said Dean David
Johnsen. “JDE does a great job of expediting substantive reviews.
More to come in 2015!”
To view the list of JDE publications by College of Dentistry faculty, staff, or student, see page 2.
See JDE Publications, 2
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Drs. Robert Franciscus and Jeffery Murray Elected as Fellows
of the American Association for the Advancement of Science
Dr. Robert Franciscus, UI Department of Anthropology, with a secondary appointment in the College of Dentistry, and Dr. Jeffrey Murray, UI College of Medicine,
with a joint-appointment in the College of Dentistry, have been elected as 2014 Fellows
Dr. Franciscus of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). Drs. Murray and
Franciscus are being honored for their contributions to innovation, education, and scientific leadership.
Dr. Murray’s research focuses on identifying genetic and environmental causes
of premature birth and birth defects such as cleft lip and palate.
The research of Dr. Franciscus focuses on facial downsizing in modern humans as a result of “self-domestication” (decreased aggression and increased social tolerance).
The AAAS organization is the largest scientific organization; it publishes the journal
Science.
Dr. Murray
JDE Publications
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Kwon SR, Restrepo-Kennedy N, Dawson DV, Hernandez M, Denehy G, Blanchette D, Gratton DG,
Aquilino SA, Armstrong SR. Dental anatomy grading: comparison between conventional visual and a novel digital
assessment technique. J Dent Educ. 2014 Dec;78(12):1655-62. PubMed PMID: 25480281.
Allareddy V, Elangovan S, Nalliah RP, Chickmagalur N, Allareddy V. Pathways
for foreign-trained dentists to pursue careers in the United States. J Dent Educ. 2014 Nov;78(11):1489-96. PubMed
PMID: 25362689.
Schneider GB, Cunningham-Ford MA, Johnsen DC, Eckert ML, Mulder M. Outcomes mapping: a method for dental schools to coordinate learning and assessment based on desired characteristics of a graduate. J Dent
Educ. 2014 Sep;78(9):1268-78. PubMed PMID: 25179923.
Guzman-Armstrong S, Warren JJ, Cunningham-Ford MA, von Bergmann H, Johnsen DC. Concepts in
critical thinking applied to caries risk assessment in dental education. J Dent Educ. 2014 Jun;78(6):914-20. PubMed
PMID: 24882777.
Hoyle DA, Ryan PM, Hand JS, Damiano P, Schneider GB. Retaining new dentists in Iowa: a role for dental schools in facilitating graduates' connections to practice opportunities in underserved areas. J Dent Educ. 2014
Apr;78(4):512-9. PubMed PMID: 24706680.
Marshall TA, Straub-Morarend CL, Handoo N, Solow CM, Cunningham-Ford MA, Finkelstein MW.
Integrating critical thinking and evidence-based dentistry across a four-year dental curriculum: a model for independent learning. J Dent Educ. 2014 Mar;78(3):359-67. PubMed PMID: 24609338.
McQuistan MR, Mohamad A, Kuthy RA. Association between dentists' participation in charitable care and
community-based dental education. J Dent Educ. 2014 Jan;78(1):110-8. PubMed PMID: 24385530.
Major N, McQuistan MR, Qian F. Association of community-based dental education components with
fourth-year dental students' clinical performance. J Dent Educ. 2014 Aug;78(8):1118-26. PubMed PMID: 25086144.
Nalliah RP, Lee MK, Da Silva JD, Allareddy V. Impact of a research requirement in a dental school curriculum. J Dent Educ. 2014 Oct;78(10):1364-71. PubMed PMID: 25281669.
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Recent Publications
Marchini L. Patients’ satisfaction with complete
dentures: an update. Brazilian Dental Science. 2014 Oct/
Dec;17(4):5-16. (Access at: http://ojs.ict.unesp.br/)
McKernan SC, Reynolds JC, Momany ET,
Kuthy RA, Kateeb ET, Adrianse NB, Damiano PC. The
relationship between altruistic attitudes and dentists’ Medicaid participation. J Am Dent Assoc. 2015 Jan;146(1):34-
Recognize Your Co-Worker
The Ambassador Club Program recognizes
a staff person who has shown a special commitment to promoting excellence in the teaching,
research, patient care, or administrative functions
of the College of Dentistry. One individual is recognized semiannually from a list of nominations, which are
screened and selected by a committee
made up of previous Ambassador Club awardees. Eligible
for consideration is any merit staff or professional and scientific employee who has demonstrated special qualities in
performing their daily tasks. Nomination forms, program
guidelines, and a listing of ambassadors are available on the
IntraDent under Services > Dental Human Resources
> Rewards & Recognition-COD. Guidelines and nomination
forms are also available from Jan Swartzendruber, assistant
to the dean, N307 DSB.
Dental Filling Station
January 12-16
Monday
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Appointments
Robin Reed
Clinic Clerk
Clinic Administration/
Admissions Clinic
Benjamin Jorgensen
Adjunct Assistant Professor
Endodontics
Sharon Grisanti
Adj. Instructor
PCD/KCC Hyg. Prog.
Douglas Pick
Adj. Instructor
PCD/Broadlawns
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Clinic Administration/Admissions Clinic
From January 5-16, 2015, the Filling Station will be open Monday-Thursday from 7:30
a.m.—4:00 p.m. and on Fridays from 7:30 a.m.
-3:00 p.m. The Filling Station will be closed on
Monday, January 19.
The Filling Station will resume normal
hours on January 20, 2015 (Monday-Thursday,
7:30 a.m.—5:00 p.m.; Friday, 7:30 a.m.—3:00
p.m.).
Houchen Bindery Schedule
January 26-29, 2015
The above dates reflect Monday-Thursday
pickup and delivery. Please have orders ready by
Monday at noon. Routes may change without warning.
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College of Dentistry
Jeffrey W. Stansbury, PhD
Senior Associate Dean for Research Professor/Co‐Chair, Dept. Craniofacial Biology
University of Colorado
School of Dental Medicine
Aurora, CO
Noon Seminar Series
“Nanoscale design of new
adhesives and resin composites as
dental materials”
N212 (Oral B)
Monday, January 12, 2015
12:00 – 1:00 PM
Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa‐
sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires an
accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact Marie
Phillips at (319)335‐7387 or marie‐[email protected].
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Registration is Now Open for the 2015
ADEA Annual Session & Exhibition
Book hotel reservations at the Sheraton Boston Hotel for the 2015 ADEA Annual Session & Exhibition
in Boston through adea.org/2015. Prices start at $215 per night. The deadline for all reservations is February 2,
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Results of the Holiday Quiz!
Because of the number of correct entries for the Holiday Quiz, a drawing
was held to determine the winner. Congratulations to Dr. Axel Ruprecht
who has been awarded a $5 Filling Station gift certificate.
1) In Charles Dickens’ novel A Christmas Carol, who was Scrooge’s dead business
partner? Jacob Marley
2) What color are the berries of the mistletoe plant? White
3) From which country does the poinsettia plant originate? Mexico
4) How many points does a snowflake have? Six
5) In the inspirational 1946 film, It’s a Wonderful Life, what’s the name of George
Bailey’s guardian angel? Clarence Odbody
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