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THE 2015 NEWSLETTER OF THE
President: Ken Hyde
Past President: Serkis Isikbay
James Baldwin
Chris Crane
Dave Detterline
Paul Sauget
Kara Smith
Michelle Wittler
Derrick Young
Chief Resident: Brian LaBlonde
The IUOAA is an organization committed to excellence for our orthodontic
profession, our school, and our alumni
President’s Message
State of the Department
To my IU Orthodontic Colleagues: Happy Summer! It’s been a long
time coming! It is a particularly
happy summer for seven second
year IU Ortho residents who
graduate Friday, July 10th after
so many years of college, dental
school and orthodontic specialty
training. Remember that
Dr. Ken Hyde
IU Ortho Class of 1977 feeling? It’s also significant for
another seven first year residents
who will become second years even though it seems to
us like they just started. In comes another group of first
year residents and the cycle continues. The practice of Orthodontics is continuously
changing. These 2015 grads face new challenges or at
least a new intensity of challenges most of us never
faced. Average student loan debt is at an all-time
high. Competition from non-orthodontists advertising
quick braces treatment and removable aligners is bolder
than ever. Government, lawyers and insurance companies
continue their intrusive parade of meddling into health
care and the public still does not fully appreciate the
difference between an orthodontist and someone who
does some orthodontics. Still orthodontics remains
a great profession (it’s not a trade). Taking the time
machine back to start college again, I would want to
follow the same path, try to get my GPA higher this time
and find a way to make it through to be an orthodontist.
Sounds like a great movie plot!
Our challenge remains proving that we are THE
ORTHODONTIC SPECIALISTS. Our diagnostic
capabilities are unsurpassed by other orthodontic
providers. Our treatment management is superior to any
online aligner technician or ortho-dentist. Our patient
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Katherine Kula
Diplomate, American Board of
Orthodontics
Jarabak Endowed Professor
Chair, Department of Orthodontics and
Oral Facial Genetics
Another year has passed! Not
only has the department survived,
but we have continued to succeed! The department has
a great group of faculty and students who have led the
resurgence with support from a great staff.
Congratulations to Drs. Kelton Stewart and Sean Liu
who were approved for promotion to Associate Professor
and for tenure. This process is a big deal! In one respect,
it means the culmination of six years of work at Indiana
University that was determined by the faculty of the
department and IUSD as excellent in at least one area
of evaluation, but in another respect, it means Indiana
University system considered their work as excellent.
Kelton received his promotion and tenure approval
based on teaching. In addition, this year, he received
the covetous IU Trustees Teaching Award and the IUPUI
Prestigious External Award Recognition (PEAR). IUSD
sponsored his attendance at the Academy of Academic
Leadership Program He was a National Board Dental Test
Constructor and the Treasurer for the Board of Directors for
the Student Clinicians of the American Dental Association
(SCADA). Kelton also ended a successful year as Chair of
the American Dental Education Association’s Orthodontic
Section and as Orthodontic Program Director.
Promotion and tenure for Sean Liu was based on
excellence in research. Currently, he is a co-investigator
on a grant entitled “Development of an Orthodontic
Device to Accelerate Tooth Movement Using Low-Energy
Light Irradiation Phase 1”. In addition to the research
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President’s Message
(cont’d)
care is second to none. How can we not be a little
proud? IU pride is what we have for our dental school and our
orthodontic department. With the recent approval
from IU Bloomington, we are very close to starting an
exciting expansion to the existing dental school. The
Ortho Department can certainly use some upgrades
to advance our vision of IUSD to make Indiana...one
of the best dental schools for the 21st century (heard
that somewhere before?). Our department may take up
permanent residence in the new wing or it may move
temporarily while the existing space gets a complete
overhaul. No doubt starting fresh in new construction
would be our first choice if that is possible. When you
have the opportunity to contribute, please help your
orthodontic department move up the ladder into a first
class facility.
How else can you contribute? Ever thought about
sharing your experience with the residents? Maybe
volunteering as a guest lecturer or as a part-time clinical
instructor would keep you on your toes. There is much to
be learned by teaching. I’m looking forward to seeing many familiar faces at the
Burstone Symposium this fall. A good lineup of speakers
is in store for us. We will conduct an IUOAA meeting
during a lunchtime at that meeting. Please try to attend.
Enjoy your summer!
State of the Department
(cont’d)
and writing, he is an elected member of the IUPUI Faculty
Council. Sean has successfully mentored many students
and post-doctoral fellows. In addition, he became boardcertified this spring.
Ahmed Ghoneima was appointed Assistant Professor
tenure-track. The AAOF awarded him the Michael Matlof
Memorial Teaching Fellowship Award- Orthodontic
Faculty Development Fellowship Award and the Orhan C.
Tuncay Teaching Fellowship Award- Orthodontic Faculty
Development Fellowship Award. The AAO has given
him a scholarship to attend the Academy of Academic
Leadership Program.
Our new predoctoral director, Achint Utreja, has been
busy also. He received an EMPOWER award from IUPUI
and also received $20,000 through a 2015 Orthodontic
Faculty Development Fellowship Award from the
American Association of Orthodontists Foundation
(AAOF) for his proposal titled “Maxillary Expansion in an
Animal Model: Light Buccal Loads Simulating Clinical
Mechanics”. His mentors are Drs. Katherine Kula and
Eugene Roberts. Achint was selected by the AAO for full
sponsorship to the Academy of Academic Leadership
Program. He also became board-certified this spring
and mentored two dental students who were awarded
research fellowships.
This year, we completed IUPUI Initiative Signature
Center Award for the Three-Dimensional Imaging of the
Craniofacial Complex Center (3D ICCC) in which multiple
orthodontic faculty (Ahmed Ghoneima, Sean Liu,
Kelton Stewart and Jie Chen) led by Katherine Kula
received $300,000 to develop research in 3D Imaging.
Multiple collaborations (eg. Riley’s Craniofacial Team,
Biology, Anthropology, Adult Sleep Medicine, Pediatric
Sleep Medicine, Computer Science and Informatics,
Music) have been set up across campus utilizing the
facilities and personnel for several research projects.
Many of these collaborations have produced publications
and grants proposals with collaborators.
John Starbuck, our former postdoctoral fellow, is moving
to Florida to accept a full-time position in Anthropology.
His replacement is Eman Allam, an oral pathologist with
a degree in public health also. She started last month
and has been busy gathering data for a new project.
The part-time faculty also are active. Tony Puntillo
presented a talk on SureSmile at the AAO. Mike Koufos
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State of the Department
(cont’d)
has participated nationally in interdisciplinary treatment
competitions. Tim Alford continues to provide for the
children of Haiti and has accomplished many wonderful
things for them. Ken Hyde organized the alumni together
last fall in Chicago, but is winding down as President of
the Alumni group and will retire at the end of June. Don
George will stay until the fall and then spend some time
in Meharry. The entire department appreciated the help
they provided in so many ways.
Bhavna Shroff, Graduate Program Director of the Virginia
Commonwealth University Orthodontic, was the Mock
Board Evaluator of the second year graduate students’
cases. She was impressed with the organization of
presentation and with the quality of cases as well as the
knowledge of the second year students.
The incoming graduate students this year are: Lindsay
DeSantis from IUSD; Jeffrey Heinz from Detroit Mercy;
Wei Huang from China: Jonathan Lambert from IUSD;
Andrew Raber from IUSD; Raymund Rebong from
California, and Hsin-Yin Yeh from Taiwan.
Our graduating students are all over the map with their
future plans. Dr. Emily Longwith is excited because
she has signed a contract as an associate in Houston,
Texas. Gretter Cardo is headed back to Miami, FL. David
Mika will be sharing his sister’s office in the Detroit, MI
area and associating in Jaline, MI. Richard Hannah has
plans to partner with his uncle’s practice in the suburbs
of Kansas City (but on the Kansas side). Vargah Lotfi
is setting up in California north of San Francisco. Brian
LaBlonde is definitely heading to the Chicago area,
whereas Nozha Sawan will be returning to Saudi Arabia
to practice. Our best wishes for success and happiness in
their new positions goes with them.
The rising second year students (Branson Billings,
Mohammad Aldosari, Jesse Mitchem, Irene Cho, Jamie
Lazin, Tadziu Kula, and Vidya Bettagere) have their
bodies in the clinic, their heads in the books, and their
hearts in seeking practices. Why not talk with them and
see if they are interested in going into practice with you?
Our fellowship program is going strong. Two fellows
(Jennifer Schaetzel from Nebraska and Hsin-Yin Yeh
from Taiwan) participated in research projects with
the faculty to increase their competitiveness of their
application to orthodontics.
Quite a few of the recent and not quite so recent alumni
celebrated at the AAO reception in San Francisco (see
pictures). It was an excellent meeting.
Burstone Symposium: The fourth Burstone
Biomechanics Initiative Symposium will be held on
October 23 and 24, 2015 (at the Sheraton Indianapolis
City Centre) with some exciting speakers and topics.
The life of Dr. Charles Burstone will be celebrated at the
dinner Friday night. Mike Marcotte and John Lindquist
will provide some insights into their connections with
Charlie. The dinner will be held in the spectacular
banquet hall with a 2800 view of the city and Monument
Circle. Alumni and friends are encouraged to make time
in busy schedules to attend, ask questions, celebrate
Charlie Burstone’s life and contributions to IUSD, and
network with friends. See you there!
Passing of Friends
Unfortunately, we also need to report the passing of
some of our friends and alumni, all significant players
in the orthodontic field. We will miss them, but need to
celebrate their lives and what they meant to so many
people. Please keep us informed and we will try to get the
information out to all.
As many people already know, Charles Burstone
passed away in South Korea doing what he loved to
do, teaching. He traveled throughout the world talking
about biomechanics, but particularly loved Korea having
spent time on military duty there. His contributions to
IU Orthodontics, his students and orthodontics were
significant and will not be forgotten.
LaForrest “Woody” Garner, Class of 1961, also passed
away this spring. He was the dental school’s first
associate dean for minority student services, the first
African American chair of a major academic department
at IUSD, and the first African American president of the
Indiana Society of Orthodontics. Dr. Garner served as
professor and chair of the orthodontics department at
IUSD for more than 15 years, and then spent another 10
plus years as dean for graduate programs. He was named
Professor Emeritus in 1998. In addition, he was a friend,
role model, and mentor to many.
Warren Hamula, Class of 1958, father of David Hamula,
Class of 2002, taught at IU for about 10 years, was an
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State of the Department
(cont’d)
editor of Journal of Clinical Orthodontics and authored
many papers. He was well known for his office designs
and patents. Among his many accomplishments was
his role as a President of the Indiana Orthodontic
Association and a charter member of the American Board
of Orthodontics. He passed in the fall of 2014.
Tom Kiebach, Class of 1978, had been practicing
orthodontics and pediatric dentistry in Louisiana and was
busy lecturing nationally on mixed dentition treatment.
He allowed time to come back to IU to lecture to the
orthodontic students and was making plans to return
when he passed. Just prior to his passing, he called and
announced excitedly that he “finally” published a paper
and wanted Woody Garner to know that the impossible
had happened.
Department Publications 2014 to early 2015
Brown RN, Sexton BE, Chu TG, Katona TR, Stewart
KT, Kyung H, Liu SS. Comparison of stainless steel
and titanium alloy orthodontic miniscrew implants:
A mechanical and histological analysis. Am J Orthod
Dentofacial Orthop 2014 Apr; 145(4):496-504.
Ghoneima A, Imburgia A, Cilingir HZ, Halum S, Van
Dis M, Kula K. Three-dimensional airway analysis of
trumpet players vs. nontrumpet players. Oral Radiol 2014:
DOI10.1007/x11282-014-0187-z.
Taing-Watson E, Katona TR, Stewart KT, Ghoneima A,
Chu GTM, Kyung HM, Liu SS. Microdamage generation
by tapered and cylindrical mini-screw implants after pilot
drilling. Angle Orthod 2014 electronic print.
Glupker L, Kula K, Stewart KT, Parks ET, Babler WJ,
Ghoneima AA. Three-dimensional computed tomography
analysis of airway volume changes between open and closed
jaw positions. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop. (in press).
Kula K, Cilingir HZ, Eckert G, Dagg J, Ghoneima A. The
effect of malocclusion on trumpet performance. Angle
Orthod, In press Starbuck JM, Ghoneima A, Kula K. Facial soft-tissue
asymmetry in 3D cone beam computed tomography
images of children with surgically corrected unilateral
clefts. J Craniofac Surg 2014;25: 4
Flores R, Friel M, Starbuck J, Ghoneima A, Murage K,
Kula K, Tholpady S, Havlik R. Airway obstruction and the
unilateral cleft lip and palate deformity: Contributions by
the bony septum. Ann Plastic Surg, In Press.
Li S, Xia Y, Liu SS, Eckert G, Chen J. Three-dimensional
canine displacement patterns in response to translation
and controlled tipping retraction strategies. Angle Orthod
2015;85(1):18-25. Liu Y, Tang Y, Xiao L, Liu SS, Yu H. Suture cartilage
formation pattern varies upon different expansive forces.
Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2014;146(4):442-450.
Chang CHN, Liu SS, Roberts EW. Primary failure rate
for 1680 mandibular buccal shelf miniscrews placed in
movable mucosa or attached gingiva. Angle Orthod. 2015,
Jan 20. [Epub ahead of print]
Liu Y, Xu L, Zhu H, Liu SS. Technical procedures for
template-guided surgery for mandibular reconstruction
based on digital design and manufacturing. BioMedl Eng
OnLine 2014, 13:63.
Katona TR, Isikbay SC, Chen J. An analytical approach
to 3D orthodontic load systems. Angle Orthod
McCrea ES, Katona TR, Eckert GJ. The effects of salivas
on occlusal forces. J Oral Rehabil
Katona TR, Isikbay SC, Chen J. Effects of first- and
second-order gable bends on the orthodontic load
systems produced by T-loop archwires. Angle Orthod
Jiang F, Li S, Liu SS, Kula K. Chen J. Housfield units
change in root and alveolar bone during canine
retraction? Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop, In press.
Chai YB, Liu SS, Ghoneima A, Alford T, Stewart KT.
Accuracy of 3d reconstructed orthodontic models. Angle
Orthod, In press.
Talaat S, Kaboudan A, Breuning H, Ragy N, Elshebiny
T, Kula, K, Ghoneima A. Reliability of linear and
angular dental measurements with the OrthoMechanics
Sequential Analyzer. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthoped
2015;147:264-9.
Starbuck J, Ghoneima A, Kula K. Facial tissue depths in
children with cleft lip and palate. J Forensic Sci 2014 doi:
10.1111/1556-4029.12645.
State of the Department
(cont’d)
Ghoneima A, Kanomi R, Deguchi T.. Position and
distribution of maxillary displaced canine in a Japanese
population: A retrospective study of 287 CBCT scans.
Anat Physiol 2014, 4:4
Aldosari MA, Liu SS, Chen J. Effects of superimposed
vibrational forces on maxillary expansion in rats. 44th
Annual Meeting of the AADR, Boston, Mass., USA, March
11-14, 2015.
Ghoneima A. Effects of rapid maxillary expansion
on the cranial and circum-maxillary sutures: Cone
Beam Computed Tomography in Orthodontics:
Indications, Insights, and Innovations– Edition 1st Wiley
Blackwell-2014 (CD Lecture).
Weiss-Bilka HE, Mazur M, Liu SS, Ravosa MJ. Not all
osteoblasts are created equal: How anatomy, embryology
and ossification mode affect non-sutural osteoblast
behavior in the developing skull. Translat Sci 2014 Annual
Meeting Washington, D.C. April 16 - 18, 2015.
Starbuck J, Ghoneima A, Kula K. Bilateral cleft lip and
palate: A morphometric analysis of facial skeletal form
using cone Beam Computed Tomography.(Accepted
Clinical Anatomy)
Starbuck J, Ghoneima A, Kula K. Facial soft-tissue
asymmetry in 3D cone beam computed tomography
images of children with surgically corrected unilateral
clefts. J Dent Res 2014:
Kalajzic Z, Peluso E, Utreja A, Dyment N, Nihara J, Xu
M, Chen J, Uribe F, Wadhwa S. Effect of cyclical forces on
the periodontal ligament and alveolar bone remodeling
during orthodontic tooth movement. Angle Orthod 2014.
Starbuck J, Hale L, Ghoneima A, Kula K. Quantification
of maxillary sinusitis in unilateral cleft lip. Presented Am
Cleft Palate and Craniofacial Assoc Annual Meeting, 2014.
Chen I-P, Tadinada A, Dutra E, Utreja A, Uribe F,
Reichenberger E. Dental Anomalies associated with
Craniometaphyseal Dysplasia. J Dent Res 2014.
Kula K, Starbuck J, Hale L, Flores R, Tholpady S,
Ghoneima A. Maxillary sinus congestion in children with
cleft lip/palate vs. controls. Accepted, Internat Assoc Dent
Res/PER Meeting, Dubrovnik, Croatia, 2014.
Moin S, Kalajzic Z, Utreja A, Nihara J, Wadhwa S, Uribe
F, Nanda R. Osteocyte death during orthodontic tooth
movement in mice. Angle Orthodont 2014.
Starbuck J, Ghoneima A, Kula K. Facial developmental
instability of cleft lip and palate. 113th Am Anthropol
Assoc Ann Meet, Washington, DC, December 6, 2014.
McManus A, Utreja A, Chen J, Kalajzic Z, Yang W, Nanda
R, Wadhwa S, Uribe F. Evaluation of BSP expression and
apoptosis in the periodontal ligament during orthodontic
relapse: a preliminary study. Orthod Craniofac Res 2014.
Janakiraman N, Ruiz-Febo N, Cardinal L, Utreja A, Uribe
F, Nanda R. Dento-skeletal changes after rapid maxillary
expansion Followed By orthodontic treatment. American
Association for Dental Research (AADR) Annual Meeting
2014, Charlotte, NC, USA.
Murphy CA, Chandhoke T, Kalajzic Z, Flynn R, Utreja
A, Wadhwa S, Nanda R, Uribe F. Effect of corticision
and different force magnitudes on orthodontic tooth
movement in a rat model. Am J Orthod Dentofac Orthoped.
2014.
Abstracts
Alumni Donors
The faculty and students want to thank the individuals
who helped to support the various department funds.
We appreciate your commitment to our students and
profession.
Ghoneima AA, Oberley J, Kula KS, Evaluation of
the airway dimensions in subjects with different
malocclusions. J Dent Res 2014:1481.
Hale LN, Kula KS, Starbuck JM, Ghoneima AA.
Maxillary sinus congestion in children with cleft lip/
palate vs. controls. J Dent Res 2014;1047.
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fourth BIENNIAL BurStoNE SYMPoSIuM
EMBracingthe
future
OctOber 23–24, 2015
Presenting the 4th Biennial Burstone Symposium! this year we will focus on biomechanics and cutting edge
orthodontic treatment along with 3D Imaging and its relationship to orthodontic practice and treatment. there is
something for everyone in this program, you don’t want to miss it!
We offer you an exciting panel of speakers versed in their multitude of techniques - each speaker bringing
something different to the table; something old, and something new. Don’t miss out on this prestigious event.
friday night you will have the opportunity to enjoy a relaxing dinner with comrades.
L O c at i O n
Sheraton Indianapolis City Centre, 31 West ohio Street, Indianapolis, IN
Ph: (317) 635-2000
tuitiOn
$350 per attendee ($395 after July 1). tuition includes lecture, study materials, continental breakfast, and lunch
and dinner (friday). A refund will be granted, less a $25 fee, if cancellation occurs at least two weeks prior to the
event. No refunds thereafter. Contact the CE office for complete details.
Discount tuition of $35 for orthodontic graduate students and $100 for orthodontic educators. Non–refundable.
to attend dinner on friday night, an additional $40 fee will apply.
to attend the dinner on friday night only, there will be a $40 fee.
c O n t i n u i n g e d u c at i O n c r e d i t
You will earn a total of 12 CEus. IuSD is an ADA
CErP and an AGD Accepted fellowship/Mastership
National Sponsor.
tO register
http://go.iu.edu/koj
(case sensitive)
for more information, please visit our
web site at
http://ce.dentistry.iu.edu
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Message from the Class of 2015 to Alumni
We are working very hard to earn our degrees and
to become the best orthodontists possible. We
are very appreciative of all the faculty and their
support in this journey. We are all very grateful for
the continued support and encouragement from our
alumni. We could not be earning the education and
training that we are receiving without our alumni
support. We hope that we too will be supportive
alumni after graduation.
Alumni on Dinner Cruise in Chicago
It was a great night for everyone on the alumni dinner cruise on Lake Michigan on September 12. The boat
left the Navy Pier in Chicago for a sunset champagne dinner that included a tour of the Chicago skyline.
The weather was stormy but once on the boat it was smooth sailing. Alumni were able to reconnect with
classmates and meet new friends. Thanks to everyone who attended. Dr. Ken Hyde organized the cruise as a
way for alumni to connect during the GLAO meeting.
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Chicago Midwinter 2015
Tom Surber, John Hoffman, Bill Shideler, and Dean
Williams enjoy a moment together at the Chicago
Midwinter Alumni Reception on February 27, 2015.
Class of 2016 Enjoying the
Holidays Together
Mark Your Calendar
IUOAA Annual Meeting
Friday, October 23, 2015
Noon
(During the Burstone Symposium Luncheon)
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ABO Presents O.B. Vaughn Special Recognition Award
Monday, 08 June 2015
Reprinted in part from Orthodontic News
The American Board of Orthodontics (ABO) recently
awarded James J. Baldwin, DDS, MSD, and Jerome
H. Sklaroff, DDS, MS, the O.B. Vaughan Special
Recognition Award. The award is named in honor of
Dr O.B. Vaughan, an ABO past president. The ABO
established this award to acknowledge those who
have made significant contributions to orthodontic
education and furthered the ideals of the ABO.
Baldwin retired from 58 years of continuous service
as a part-time professor of orthodontics and member of the graduate faculty at the Indiana University
School of Dentistry in 2014. He also held a part-time
appointment at the University of Illinois-Chicago
School of Dentistry. In addition, Baldwin served as a
referee for the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics and The Angle Orthodontist.
“I am moved that the ABO even considered me for
this wonderful award,” Baldwin said. “I am particularly pleased to receive the O.B. Vaughan Award because I know Dr Vaughan personally and have a very
high regard for him. It is nice to be remembered with
this honor.”
Baldwin has received many prestigious awards,
starting with his membership in the Phi Beta Kappa
Society. More recently, he was awarded life membership in the Omicron Kappa Upsilon National
Dental Honor Society and was selected as the Honor
Dentist of the Indianapolis District Dental Society.
In May 2000, the American Association of Orthodontists Foundation presented Baldwin with the Louise
Ada Jarabak Memorial International Teachers and
Research Award. Baldwin also received the Dale B.
Wade Award for Excellence in Orthodontics from the
ABO in 2006. He has been a diplomate of the ABO
since 1966.
In the mid-1950s, Baldwin introduced Dr Charles
Burstone to the physical principles of statics and
equilibrium. From this foundation, they jointly derived the original principles for orthodontic
biomechanics, which were presented to the Angle
Midwest Component of the Edward H. Angle Society
of Orthodontists in 1960. Recent publications and
textbook chapters include “Pre-Prosthetic Alignment
of a Compensated Class in Malocclusion in a Partially Edentulous Adult,” Case Studies in Orthodontics
2000; “Adjunctive Orthodontic Therapy: Biological,
Mechanical and Treatment Considerations,” Textbook
of Orthodontics, SE Bishara 2001; and “Corrections of
Partially Edentulous Malocclusions: Facial Esthetics
and Vertical Dimension of Occlusion,” Frontiers of Dental Oral Facial Esthetics, JA McNamara 2001.
Baldwin earned his bachelor’s degree in physics from
DePauw University in 1947 and his master’s degree in
physics from Yale University in 1948. In 1954, Baldwin earned his DDS from the University of Indiana. In
1960, he completed his master’s degree and certificate in orthodontics at the University of Indiana.
“Dr Baldwin has contributed greatly to the specialty of orthodontics, both through teaching and his
research,” said Valmy Kulbersh, DDS, MS, an ABO
director. “He has left an indelible mark, and the ABO
thanks him for his efforts to further the specialty.”
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2014 IU Orthodontic Graduation Dinner
It was a wonderful evening for the Class of 2014 on
Friday, July 11, 2014. Their graduation dinner was
held at the Skyline Club in Indianapolis. The Class
of 2014 included the following graduates: Drs.Yuyao
Chai, Ahmed Ghoneima, Leslie Glupker, Manuel
Hernandez-Garcia, He Kyong Kang, Emily McCrea,
and Emily Taing-Watson.
The evening started with a reception followed by
dinner. Welcoming remarks were given by IUOAA
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President, Dr. Ken Hyde. Dean Williams also brought
congratulatory comments on behalf of the school.
Dr. Katherine Kula then presented orthodontic
certificates to each graduate. They were also
recognized as a new member in the alumni ranks.
The evening concluded with special comments
and recognition by 2014 graduates Dr. Emily TaingWatson and the Class of 2014. Congratulations Class
of 2014!
2014 IU Orthodontic Graduation Dinner
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IU Orthodontic Alumni Meet in San Francisco
The annual IU alumni reception was held during the AAO meeting in San Francisco on Saturday, May 16, 2015. It was
an opportunity for alumni to reconnect, hear a program update from Dr. Kula, and meet the residents. Thank you to
everyone who attended the reception. Invitations will be sent for the 2016 reception to all alumni in early March.
A very special thank you to Ted Kula for providing the photos below of our reception:
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Dr. Chip Rigsbee Selected
by the Class of 2014 as the
Outstanding Faculty Member
Dr. Emily Taing-Watson, Class of 2014, presented
Dr. Chip Rigsbee with the Outstanding Faculty
Award. The annual award recipient is selected by the
graduating class and announced at their graduation
dinner. Congratulations Dr. Rigsbee!
Congratulations
to Anthony Imburgia (Class
of 2013) and his teammates
for winning the 2015 IUSD
Huckelberry Golf Outing
in French Lick on June 13,
2015. They beat out a large
field of alumni golfers.
Anthony’s team also won
the outing last year when it
was held at the Brickyard.
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