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DSB WEEKLY
NO. 532
March 25, 2002
Dr. Steve Stefanac
Wins Honorable Mention at ADEA
American Association for Dental Research
San Diego, March 2002
Presentations/Collaborations
University of Iowa
University of Texas, San Antonio
University of North Carolina
UCLA
University of Michigan
Ohio State University
Boston University
SUNY-Buffalo
University of Minnesota
USC
University of Washington
Medical College of Georgia
University of California, San Francisco
University of Florida
University of Texas, Houston
Baylor
Harvard
Louisiana State University
University of Alabama, Birmingham
Forsyth
Dr. Steve Stefanac, associate dean for patient care,
won Honorable Mention during the ADEA Educational
Computing in Dentistry Competition, in the CD-ROM
category, for Treatment Planning in Dentistry. The award
was presented to Dr. Stefanac during the plenary session.
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Dr. Axel Ruprecht Lectures
in Chicago and Des Moines
On February 22, Dr. Axel Ruprecht, OPRM, was invited
to give a lecture “The State of Radiologic Technology in
2002” to the American Prosthodontic Society in Chicago.
On March 1, Dr. Ruprecht gave an all-day CE course,
Diagnostic Radiology for the Dental Practitioner, to the Des
Moines District Dental Meeting, in Des Moines. The five
lectures included: “Anatomy on Pantomographs. Diagnostic
Radiology for the Dental Practitioner;” “Normal and
Abnormal Pantomographic. Diagnostic Radiology for the
Dental Practitioner;” and “Stones, Bones and Pones.
Diagnostic Radiology for the Dental Practitioner. (Pts. 1-3).”
Thank You
I would like to thank everyone for the flowers,
letters, notes and words of encouragement that
were sent and/or expressed on my behalf after
my recent surgery. The family atmosphere that
is evident within the college is greatly
appreciated.
Dr. Christopher Squier Appointed Member of
Iowa’s Commission on Tobacco Use and Control
Dr. Christopher Squier, associate dean for research, and
OPRM, has been appointed as a member of Iowa’s
Commission on Tobacco Use and Control. Commission
members will address the needs of youth and pregnant
women. The ten-member group, which is appointed by
Governor Vilsack and confirmed by the Iowa Senate, include
three members who are active with nonprofit health
organizations that emphasize tobacco use prevention, or who
are active as local health service providers; one
retailer; three members who are active in health
promotion activities at the local level; and three
Iowa youths who are elected at an annual Youth
Summit.
The health initiative includes the following
components: youth programs; a media, marketing
and communications program; ongoing statewide
assessment of the effectiveness of the initiative; a tobacco
use prevention and control education program; and a tobacco
enforcement program.
Dr. James (Mike) Leary
Dr. Philip Wertz Lectures at Saarland University
Dr. Philip Wertz, Dental Research and OPRM,
participated as a member of the faculty during the 4th
International Intensive Course and Workshop “Cell Culture
and In Vitro Models for Drug Absorption and Delivery.” The
workshop was held February 20-Mary 1 at Saarland
University, Saarbrucken, Germany. Drs. C.M. Lehr and
Ulrich Schäfer, Department of Biopharmaceutics and
Pharmaceutical Technology, Saarland University, were
course directors. Dr. Wertz gave a lecture on epidermal
lipids and the barrier function of the skin.
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FILLING STATION MENU
DSB Calendar
March 25—29
Iowa Dental Assistants Association meeting, Iowa City/Cedar
Rapids section
7:00 p.m., April 8, Gritter Room, Iowa Hall, Kirkwood
Community College
“Ethics/Jurisprudence for the Dental Assistant.”
Jane Slach, C.D.A., R.D.A.
Monday: Soups: Chili; Wisconsin Cheddar
Chipotle Chicken
Italian Sausage Wrap
Potatoes/Gravy
Garden Veggies w/Potato
Tuesday: Soups: Clam Chowder; Garden Vegetable
Goulash
BBQ Chicken Breast
Potatoes/Gravy
Broccoli Normandy w/Cheese
Recent Publications
Wednesday: Soups: Tomato w/Lentil; Southwest Chicken
Beef Enchilada
Chicken Cordon Bleu w/Rice
Potatoes/Gravy
Veggies
Baldassari-Cruz, LA. Lilly JP. Rivera EM. “The influence
of dental operating microscope in locating the
mesiolingual canal orifice.” Oral Surgery, Oral
Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology
and Endodontics. 93: 190-194, 2002.
Thursday: Soups: Chili; Corn Chowder
Sirloin Burger w/Chips
Chicken w/Olives & Tomato
Potatoes/Gravy
Broccoli w/Cheese
Morgan TA. Fridrich KL. “Effects of the multiple-piece
maxillary osteotomy on the periodontium.” International
Journal of Adult Othodontics and Orthognathic Surgery. 16
(4): 255-265, 2001.
Friday: Soups: Navy Bean w/Ham; Cream of Tomato
Vienna Dog w/Chips
Pasta w/Marinara
Potatoes/Gravy
Veggies
Estrogen Receptor Variations
Related to Tooth Loss
Estrogen receptor genotypes may be connected to tooth
loss in elderly women, Japanese researchers report in the
November 14, 2001 issue of The Journal of the American
Medical Association.
Researchers studies the effect of estrogen receptor
genotype on tooth loss and alveolar height in 132 Japanese
women who visited a clinic from 1996 to 2001. Sixteen
subject had received estrogen replacement therapy for six
months or less, and one had received the therapy for four
years. None of the patients was taking other medications
that affect bone metabolism and none had a history of
tobacco use.
Researchers analyzed the subjects’ estrogen receptor
genes in blood samples. They found that one gene variant
was linked to having fewer teeth. A second gene variant
was associated with great alveolar bone loss. They
concluded that these genes might not influence alveolar
bone loss but rather alveolar bone fragility. The findings did
not change after researchers made adjustments for age and
time lapsed since menopause and estrogen replacement
therapy.
The results, according to researchers, indicate that the
type of estrogen receptor a woman carries could signal her
risk of experiencing tooth loss.
(source: ADA.org, Today’s News, January 4, 2002)
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DSB WEEKLY
College of Dentistry
N445 DSB
No. 532
March 25, 2002
EDITOR: Christine White
PRODUCTION MANAGER: Judith Norris
DESIGN: Barbara Colbert
FOOD EDITOR: Terri Quinn
TRANSITIONS EDITOR: Tammi Hamer
CONTRIBUTORS: Lynn Johnson
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