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DENTAL ALUMNI NEWSThe University of Washington Dental Alumni Association Winter/Spring 2001 Volume 27 Number 1

CONTENTSUpcoming Events 2

President’s Message 3

Dean’s Holiday Party 4

Dean’s Column 5

Ernest Jones Memorial Lecture 6

Distinguished Alumnus/All-Classes Reunion Dinner 8

Alumni Profile 10

D1 Lab Celebration 12

Football Homecoming 13

Saul Schluger Reception 14

Dan Middaugh Student Award 15

Beginning A Practice/POPs 16

Recognition Dinner for Dean 19

Bruce Rothwell Memoriam 20

Distinguished Professorship 22

David Wands Fellowship 23

Faculty News 24

Classnotes 25

In Memoriam 28

CDE Schedule 31

Bryan and Linda Edgar PutCampaign Over Goal With$100,000 Pledge

At the closing ceremony for the 50th

Anniversary Campaign held on November3, 2000 (see related article on page 12),Drs. Bryan and Linda Edgar announcedtheir intention to donate $100,000 to the50th Anniversary Dental Alumni ClassChallenge, pushing the total to more than$1,025,000. The Edgars stipulated that thefunds must be used to purchase dentalphotography equipment and for aninstructional program in dentalphotography and imaging for pre-doctoraldental students.

As leaders in organized dentistry andstrong proponents of continuing education,the Edgars are making this gift to enablethe School to teach pre-doctoral dentalstudents the use of dental photography andimaging because of the great benefit thatthis technology has been for them in theirown practice of dentistry. They have foundphotographic records helpful in patient

communication and comprehensivetreatment planning.

Bryan and Linda believe that imagingcan significantly improve the quality ofpatient care. They also promotecomprehensive case documentation toprovide self-evaluation and continuedlearning. It is their hope that all futuredentists will incorporate this valuabletechnology into practice.

Bryan C. Edgar, DDS, MAGD,graduated from the University ofWashington School of Dentistry in 1976.He was a Health Professions ScholarshipProgram recipient and, after graduation,completed a General Practice Residency atIrwin Army Hospital. He served fouryears of active military service. Bryan hasremained in the United States ArmyReserve where he reached the rank ofColonel and is a graduate of the UnitedStates Army Command and General StaffCollege. In 1991 he was activated andmobilized for Operation Desert Storm.Dr. Edgar has maintained a high standardof professional continuing education,receiving the Academy of GeneralDentistry’s prestigious Mastership Awardin 1991.

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Sherwin R. Shinn (’74)p. 10 Alumni Profile

Henry J. Van Hassel p. 82001 Distinguished Alumnus

Dr. Linda Edgar receives plaque as the President of theWAGD from Dr. Bryan Edgar.

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SDental Alumni NewsSchool of DentistryBox 357137University of WashingtonSeattle, WA 98195-7137http://www.dental.washington.edu

Managing Editor: Sue CorbettAssistant Editor: Randy NewquistHealth Sciences Photographer: Gavin Sisk

Board of Trustees Officers:President: Ross Fraker ’80President-elect: Mark Grace ’94Secretary: Mel Wilenzick ’66Treasurer: Donald Lederman ’61

Members:Donald Raleigh ’50H. Sam Anderson ’51Robert McCarter ’52Burton Goodman ’53Donald Compaan ’54Johnny Johnson ’55Joseph Grillo ’56Jeremy Worden ’57Frank Guthrie ’58Arild Hammer ’59James Haberman ’60Donald Lederman ’61Peter Riley ’62Thomas Jones ’63Thomas Ware ’64Martin Anderson ’65Mel Wilenzick ’66Chester Woodside ’67James Seather ’68Dexter Barnes ’69Patrick Fleege ’70T. Michael Doyle ’71Richard Crinzi ’72Fred Wemer ’73Sherwin Shinn ’74David Minahan ’75

Faculty Representative:James Steiner ’66 Endo

Alumni Services:Dan Middaugh, Associate DeanSue Corbett, Executive DirectorRandy Newquist, Associate Director

© 1998 University of Washington Dental Alumni Association

Please send class notes updates (includingmarriages, births, professional news, awards, traveland photos); correspondence; death notices andremembrances; and address changes to DentalAlumni News, UW School of Dentistry, Box 357137,Seattle, WA 98195-7137.

Phone: (206) 543-7297

Fax: (206) 543-6465

E-mail: randyn@u.washington.edu

Bryan Edgar ’76John Ive ’77J. Michael Hardy ’78Brewster Bede ’79Ross Fraker ’80Thomas E. Jacka ’81Richard Green ’83Mark Drangsholt ’84LaRae Vanderschelden ’85Richard Johnson ’86Rosemary Warren ’87Kevin Kay ’88Robert Odegard ’89Beth O’Connor ’90Carrie York ’91Ross Drangsholt ’92Susan Mahan Kohls ’93Mark Grace ’94Amanda Tavoularis ’95Les Seelye ’96Collins Woodside ’97Sarah Fraker ’98Carrie Gandhi ’99

Upcoming EventsErnest Jones Memorial LectureSpeaker – Dr. John MolinariTopic – “Emerging Infection Control Challenges:

Science vs Perception”Hogness Auditorium/UWFriday, March 23, 20019 am – 12 noon, 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Dental Alumni Business Luncheon(afternoon of Ernest Jones Lecture)Election of 2001-02 OfficersDon James Center, Husky StadiumFriday, March 23, 200112 noon – 1:15 pm

Dental Alumni All-Classes Reunion/Distinguished Alumnus Dinner(evening of Ernest Jones Lecture)Columbia Tower ClubFriday, March 23, 20016:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Dental Alumni Full Board MeetingWashington Athletic ClubMonday, April 30, 20016:30 – 9:00 pm

UW Dental Student/Alumni Golf TournamentMcCormick Woods Golf ClubPort Orchard, WASaturday, May 12, 20011:30 pm Tee Time

Dean’s Club Dinner/Recognition of Dean Paul RobertsonSeattle Westin HotelFriday, June 1, 20016:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Pacific NW Dental ConferenceWA State Convention CenterThursday and Friday,July 19-20, 2001

3rd Annual Dental Alumni Golf TournamentWashington National Golf ClubAuburn, WAFriday, September 28, 20018:00 am Tee Time

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President’s Message

Ross M. Fraker, ’80

“Over the past nineyears of his time,we as alumni haveseen or participatedin many majorevents such as theD1 laboratorytransformation andcreation of severalendowed chairs.”

An era is passing. But what aride! As we work our way into thenew millennium in this the year2001 the impending stepping downof Dean Paul Robertson compels usto look back at the pathway we havebeen privileged to travel with him.

Over the past nine years of histime, we as alumni have seen orparticipated in many major eventssuch as the D1 laboratorytransformation and creation ofseveral endowed chairs. However,for every major event, there arecountless other behind the scenesaccomplishments or minorachievements contributing to theeminence of our School. Certainlyyour support throughout the years,whatever your comfort level, helpedgive our Dean the confidence topursue his development of theexcellent reputation that theUniversity of Washington School ofDentistry now enjoys. Even minorcontributions such as a duesincrease for added scholarshipfunds or an alumni golf tournamentfor fundraising are indications thatyou want to support your school andhelp mentor the students destined toreplace us. Because DeanRobertson knew the alumni werewaiting in the wings he was, forexample, able to do his magic withbudgets or to contribute funds tohelp retain our outstanding facultyin the face of lower pay andconstant raiding by other schools.I want to congratulate you for whatyou have helped him accomplishthrough your tremendous support.

Recently the Dean’s SearchCommittee narrowed the candidatelist to four and from these two havebeen invited to the campus. Multi-level interviews were conducted.Dr. Harvey Schenkein wasinterviewed the first week ofFebruary and Dr. Dianne Rekowduring the last week of that month.Your class representatives andofficers were part of the interviewprocess. We expect a speedyselection provided the candidatespresented a satisfactory showing.

I also want to bring yourattention to future events. TheErnie Jones Lecture will bepresented on Friday, March 23,2001. Dr. John Molinari will bespeaking on the topic, “EmergingInfection Control” in HognessAuditorium at the Dental School.More details follow in this issue ofthe newsletter. I urge you to alsoattend the luncheon and businessmeeting held that day in the DonJames Center at Husky Stadium.We have a short business meeting,elect new officers and hear a stateof the school address by DeanRobertson. Finally, we will bringthe day to a close with the All-Classes Reunion Dinner at theColumbia Tower Club beginning at6:30pm. There we will toast thenew officers and honor this year’soutstanding distinguished alumnus,Dr. Henry J. Van Hassel. Pleaseplan to join us in celebrating thisspecial occasion. Can you believethat in Seattle we are asking formore rain?

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Dean Paul Robertson and Marj Robertson hosted their annualholiday party in the ballroom of the University Tower Hotel onWednesday, December 13, 2000. The evening included socializing,great food and beverages, and relaxing to the sounds of Susan McLain’selegant harp music. It was a wonderful evening as guests enjoyed thehospitality of the Robertson’s. Over 300 faculty, staff, students, alumniand friends of the School of Dentistry attended. Delicious horsd’oeuvres and desserts were enjoyed. Everyone seemed to be ready tocelebrate the holiday season by socializing with their friends and being

thankful for the wonderful year that was being remembered.It was a perfect event to end a great year for the UW Schoolof Dentistry under the leadership of Dean Robertson.

Dean and Marj Robertson

Burns Guthrie (’58) andJohnny Johnson (’55)socializing together. A large crowd gathered for the holiday celebration.

(left to right) Phylis Ferguson, Jeff Parrish (’79), JoAnn Parrish,Dean Robertson, Steve Hardymon (WSDA), Richard Ferguson (’70),and Marj Robertson.

Sarah Fraker (’98) and Jim Jensen enjoying the evening together.

Warren Libman (’90 Pros) and son Taylor.

UW Dental Students enjoying the party. (front row –left to right) Wendy Scott (’04),Jessica Smith (’04), Mohamed Karawi (’01), Monica Van Winkle, Fleur Jones (’05).(back row – left to right) Josh Cadwell (’04), Chris Herzog (’04) George Carr (’01).

(left to right) Mary Ann Barnes, Dexter Barnes (’69), Sue Corbett,Randy Newquist, Susan Minahan, and Dave Minahan (’75).

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Dean’s Column

Paul B. Robertson

My thanks to all of you for awonderful term as Dean of the Schoolof Dentistry. Together we haveaccomplished much in teaching,research and service. The Schoolattracts the very best students in theland and their distinguishedperformance makes us proud. Thefaculty have enhanced a reputationfor high standards of clinicalexcellence and sustained a researchprogram that contributesfundamentally to advances in oralhealth. The staff is dedicated, andprovides a supportive and highlycompassionate environment for

“The alumni,professionalcommunity, andWashington StateDental Associationconstructivelysupport theirSchool in all areasof its teaching,research, patientcare and communityservice mission.”

dental education, scholarship andpatient care. The alumni, professionalcommunity, and Washington StateDental Association constructivelysupport their School in all areas of itsteaching, research, patient care andcommunity service mission. Qualityimprovement and satisfaction scoresfrom our patients are high andcontinue to improve.

Now, I will say goodbye as Deanand thank you again for your help andsupport. I look forward to spending asmuch time with you as a proudmember of both the UW faculty andWashington dental family.

Update on the Search for a new Dean

The Search Advisory Committeecompleted the initial phase of itswork in January. They reviewed atotal of sixty-eight potentialcandidates for the position of Deanof the UW School of Dentistry. Aftermany weeks of reviewing as muchinformation as possible about theseindividuals, informal interviews tookplace with eight potential candidates.Based on these interviews and allother information collected, theCommittee chose to present fourindividuals to President RichardMcCormick for his consideration.

President McCormick invited twoof these candidates to have formalinterviews here on campus. The twochosen were E. Dianne Rekow, DDS,PhD and Harvey Schenkein, DDS,PhD. Dr. Rekow is Professor andChair of the Department ofOrthodontics at the New Jersey

Dental School, University ofMedicine and Dentistry of NewJersey. Dr. Schenkein is AssistantDean for Research at the School ofDentistry, Virginia CommonwealthUniversity. Both accepted invitationsto visit Seattle and made their visitsduring the month of February. Eachcandidate gave formal presentationsand had multiple interviews withadministration, faculty, staff,students, alumni and theprofessional community whilevisiting the campus.

These visits provided anopportunity to evaluate the excellentcandidates as well as a chance toshow them the many strengths of theUniversity of Washington and theUW School of Dentistry. The finaldecision as to a new Dean may bevery near a conclusion at the printingof this issue.

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ERNEST M. JONES

MEMORIAL LECTURE 2001Friday, March 23, 20019am – 12pm1:30 – 4:30pm

Hogness Auditorium, UW Health Sciences Center

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LECTURESHIP

EMERGING INFECTION

CONTROL CHALLENGES:

SCIENCE VS PERCEPTION

By John A. Molinari, Ph.D

Friday, March 23, 2001

Hogness Auditorium

UW Health Sciences Building

A complimentary lectureship

sponsored by the University of

Washington

Dental Alumni Association

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Dean Jones Memorial

Endowment Fund

EMERGING INFECTIONCONTROL CHALLENGES:SCIENCE VS PERCEPTIONJohn A. Molinari, Ph.D.

Accumulated knowledge describing the risks of hepatitis B,hepatitis C, human immunodeficiency virus infection,tuberculosis, and other occupational infections haveincreased both the awareness and efficiency of health careinfection control practices. These and other infectiousdisease challenges are considered in light of current scientificevidence, OSHA bloodborne disease regulations, and CDC/ADA guidelines. The application of aseptic techniqueprinciples and universal precautions for the treatment ofpatients is reinforced throughout the session. Evolving issuesincluding patient and provider allergic reactions to latex,strategies for control of dental waterline contamination, andrespiratory protection against aerosolized pathogens are alsoemphasized. In addition, updated information regardingappropriate vaccines for health care professionals,instrument reprocessing protocols, heat sterilizationmodalities and monitoring, protective barriers anddisposable items, evaluation of available products and theirapplication in disinfection procedures, as well as other areasof concern, are considered in the context of developingtechnologies. The overall objective of this presentation is toprovide scientific and clinical information to assist dentalprofessionals in the application of effective, practicalinfection control.

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AgendaRegistration

8:30am-9:00am

Morning Session

9:00 am-Noon (10:30-10:45 break)

LUNCH

Noon-1:30 pm (Catered Lunch)Sponsored by Dental Alumni AssociationAt Don James Center in Husky Stadium

Cost: $20.00 per person.(advance reservation please)

Annual Meeting andElection of officers will be convened over lunch.

Afternoon Session

1:30 pm-4:30 pm (2:45-3:00 break)

Recommended Parkingfor Lecture:

UW E-12 Lot: Entrance at Husky Stadium.$7.00 per day

or UW Central Plaza Garage:Entrance at 41st & 15th N.E.

$7.00 per day

Carpooling is encouraged.

Reservation Form

❑ I will be attending the Ernest M. Jones Lecture.(CE0064N) Complimentary.

❑ I would like 6 CDE credits for attending the course.(CE0064) $25 per person.

❑ I will be attending the optional catered lunch at theDon James Center. $20 per person.

Please reserve ______ seats at $20.00 per person.

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Luncheon reservations must be received by March 20.

Questions? Call (206) 543-7297.

Please detach this reservation form and mail it with yourpayment to:

UW Dental Alumni AssociationBox 357137Seattle, WA 98195-7137or fax it to: (206) 543-6465.

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Dr. Henry J. Van Hassel (Endo ’67)Named 2001 Distinguished Alumnus

Dr. Henry J. Van Hassel has beenselected by the Board of Trustees of theUniversity of Washington Dental AlumniAssociation to receive its DistinguishedAlumnus Award. The Award wasestablished to recognize individual alumniwho by their professional achievementsand contributions have distinguishedthemselves, have enhanced the profession,have improved the welfare of the generalpublic and have brought honor to theirAlma Mater.

Dr. Van Hassel received his MSD inEndodontics at the University ofWashington in 1967 and his PhD inPhysiology in 1969. He was a facultymember in Endodontics from 1967 to1981 as an Instructor, Assistant andAssociate Professor and supervisednumerous graduate students during thattime. In 1981 he became Professor ofEndodontics and Director, GraduateEndodontic Program at the University ofMaryland and in 1984 the Dean, School ofDentistry, Oregon Health SciencesUniversity where he served for fourteenyears admired by the professionalcommunity, students and faculty.

Dr. Van Hassel is an avid researcherand author of hundreds of articles and twobooks and has lectured throughout thePacific Northwest, major cities andmeetings in the United States, Canada,

Mexico, Australia, Argentina and NewZealand.

Dr. Van Hassel is a Diplomate,American Board of Endodontics and hasserved as President of the AmericanAssociation of Endodontists. He wasPresident of the Oregon State DentalAssociation and ADA Delegate and amember of the ADA Council on DentalTherapeutics. He is a member of theInternational Association of DentalResearch, the American Association ofDental Schools, Academy of GeneralDentistry, and the American Academy ofRestorative Dentistry. He was elected tomembership in Omicron Kappa Upsilon,and Fellowship in the American Collegeof Dentists and the International Collegeof Dentists.

Dr. Jim McGraw says, “Dr. VanHassel is recognized as one of the mostimportant Endodontic leaders, educators,administrators and researchers in thepast twenty years.” Dr. Jim Steiner notes“the many achievements on Dr. VanHassel’s Curriculum Vitae, any one ofwhich, would be sufficient to honor Dr.Van Hassel as a Distinguished Alumni.”Dr. Gerald Harrington recalls that “hisaccomplishments were extraordinary.He established an internationalreputation as an authority in the area ofDental Physiology. As a result, he wasable to effectively bridge the gapbetween the basic and clinical sciencesand between the School of Dentistry andthe School of Medicine. As an Alumnusof the UW School of Dentistry, Dr. VanHassel has been a credit to the School inevery way. It is indeed fitting that heshould be honored by his Alma Mater.”

The Award will be presented at theUW Dental Alumni All Classes Reunionand Dinner on Friday, March 23, 2001 atthe Columbia Tower Club in downtownSeattle beginning at 6:30 pm. This willfollow the Ernest M. Jones MemorialLectureship that will be earlier in theday. All Alumni and professionalcolleagues are invited to join Dr. VanHassel at the celebration.

By Frank B. Guthrie, DDS, ChairmanDistinguished Alumnus Committee

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11thT h e U W D e n t a l A l u m n i A s s o c i a t i o n

Presents

The Eleventh Annual All Classes Reunion DinnerJoin your classmates, friends and colleagues for an elegantevening of fine food, socializing, memories and merriment,

at the

Columbia Tower Club76th Floor, Bank of America Tower

701 5th Avenue, Seattle, WA

Friday Evening, March 23, 2001(Following the Ernie Jones Lecture)

6:30pm to 9:00pm

Special Guest of Honor:

Henry J. Van Hassel, DDS, PhD2001 D I S T I N G U I S H E D A L U M N U S

The evening will begin with hors d’oeuvres and no-host beverages6:30pm

Dinner and program begin at 7:15pm

Payment InformationI wish to pay by:

❍ Check (made payable to UW Dental Alumni)

❍ Credit Card (Mastercard or Visa only)

Card # ____________________________________

Exp. Date ______________

Name on Card ____________________________

Phone (_____) ___________________________

Address _________________________________

Return reservation card and payment information to UWDental Alumni, Box 357137, Seattle, WA 98195-7137.

Credit card payments can be done over the phone bycalling 206-543-7297 or FAX 206-543-6465.

Reservation CardI wish to attend the 11th Annual All Classes Reunion Dinneron Friday, March 23, 2001.I enclose $ _______ for _______ people. ($50/per person)

Name ___________________________ Dinner Selection _____

Guest ___________________________ Dinner Selection _____

DINNER SELECTIONS

A. Poached Filet of SalmonB. Grilled Filet of Beef TenderloinC. Grilled Baby Vegetables in Phyllo Pastry

❍ I would like to sponsor a dental student at the dinner. I haveenclosed $50/per student for this purpose.

❍ I will not be able to attend, but wish to sponsor a dentalstudent at the dinner. I have enclosed $50/per student forthis purpose.

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“Exhilarated by the stupendous view ofthe surrounding vertical topography, I wason my second day of the long walk to aremote Sherpa village in the Himalayas ofNepal. Forcing myself up the steep inclineat 12,000 feet I felt like my lungs wereseparating from their moorings as I gaspedto squeeze enough oxygen out of the thinair while sucking in clouds of dust kickedup by all the yaks on the trail. It was my 4th

trip to Nepal since 1990 and I was loving it.It was October, 2000.”

These are the words of Dr. SherwinShinn, DDS (’74) describing his latestdental outreach adventure with TheInternational Smile Power Foundationwhich he founded 2 years ago. Theirmission is to, “Enrich lives one smile at atime by providing health care, supplies, anddisease prevention education to people inremote areas of the world, building bridgesof understanding and peace through themutual sharing of our talents and cross-cultural knowledge.”

extensive emergency room experience,and their two sons Josef and Michaelwho are experts in environmentalconservation, forestry andconstruction. In addition to providinghealth care, they repaired equipment,carried water, chopped wood, peeledpotatoes and mopped floors, whateverwas helpful and supportive for thecommunity.

Dr. Shinn says, “For me this is adream come true to put together a teamof family members who travel togetherto share our skills with people indeveloping countries of the world,teaching them to help themselves. Tosee the huge positive difference youcan have in other’s lives and being ableto participate together in all thewonders, adventure, and knowledge of

Dr. Sherwin R. Shinn (’74)A Mission to Enrich Lives.

by Randy Newquist

Dr. Shinn recently returned from 6weeks in the Mt. Everest region where histeam of 8 provided preventive education,emergency treatment, and distribution ofmedicine and supplies to the surroundingvillages. He was accompanied by his wifeJerri Shinn who is a registered nurse with

the world is immensely satisfying.”In Nepal there is one dentist for

every 600,000 people. Most of themlive in remote mountain villages.Children routinely die from untreateddecay causing abscessed teeth thatprogress into life-threateninginfections. In commenting on thesituation, Dr. Shinn said, “After doingsurgery with my pocket knife on a 5year old in 1990, I came face to facewith the overwhelming need for dentalservices. To me it seemed like such aneasy problem to fix. A case oftoothbrushes and a little educationsaves lives. I couldn’t just turn myback and walk away.”

Dr. Sherwin R. Shinn,Class of 1974

Michael, Jerri, Sherwin, and Josef Shinn with Mt. Everest in the background.

Dental Clinic in Namche Village surrounded by 20,000+Himilayan Mountains.

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Since then, Dr. Shinn has traveledseveral times a year to isolated areas tohelp out. Over the last ten years, he andJerri have been shaken off the side of anerupting volcano in Costa Rica, shown thehidden wonders of the Yucatan rain forestby a Mayan shaman, conferred with theHigh Medical Lama of Tibet beneath thetowering steps of the Potala Palace inLhasa, chosen by a Maori witch doctor tobe the first white people ever to see certainsacred historical relics, felt the power ofthe Incas in Machu Picchu, sat with thelast of the Kallahuaya healers on theshores of Lake Titicaca, and counciledwith the elders of the Hopi, Crow andNavajo. “In every case, we gave what wecould to honor them for their knowledge,and to help them with their healthproblems and concerns.”

In order to increase awareness andprovide funding so others can get involvedin these kind of experiences, the non-

Dr. Shinn was the 2000recipient of the OptivaCorporation’s “tooth fairy”award, a $15,000 gift forrecognition of his donation ofhumanitarian services bothlocally and world-wide.

In 2000 Dr. Shinn alsotraveled to Bolivia, the CookIslands and Papua NewGuinea where he and Jerriwere shipwrecked andmarooned on a remote atollwith a tribe of natives who atetheir last visitors only 30years ago. For a moredetailed, humorous,entertaining and inspiringlook at these adventures andmore, you can read his newbook, “Confessions of aModern Dentist.” All theproceeds go to support children’s health

care around theworld. It is availablefrom the UniversityBookstore, his web-site atwww.SmilePower.org,or his office.

“My son and Iwere standing in themiddle of a rickety,200 foot longsuspension bridgeprecariously swayingover the churningrapids in the gorge farbelow. We watchedas 4 fierce lookingTibetan nomads ran

toward us from the other side. These wildlooking men had bones in their long hairand wore animal skins for clothing.With unsuppressed elation they leapedinto our arms almost knocking us alloff! They had just escaped over theborder into Nepal from lives ofcommunist Chinese oppression.It was their first moments of truefreedom and they were ecstaticto share it with us, the firstwesterners they had ever seen.It was a priceless feeling ofextreme peril and euphoria thatwe’ll never forget. It wasdentistry that was responsiblefor this and so much more.”

profit International Smile PowerFoundation was established.

In addition to maintaining a busyprivate practice in Issaquah, WA, Dr.Shinn lectures extensively about therewards of “adventure dentistry.” Hispresentation at the 2000 Pacific NWDental Conference was a big hit. He alsosets up outreach programs in thecurriculum of local schools so that youngpeople have the opportunity and first-handexperience of the thrills of being ahumanitarian. He believes that, “Onceyou experience the fulfillment ofhumanitarian outreach you will becompelled to make it an ongoing part ofyour life.”

Toothbrush instruction to Sherpa children at Lukla School.

Dr. Shinn & DA Tec doing patientwork in Village of Namche.

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New Donor WallUnveiled at ClosingCelebration

The UW Dental Alumni Association’s 50th AnniversaryCampaign came to a close on Friday, November 3, 2000with the unveiling of a beautiful donor wall in the D1Simulation Clinic recognizing those who participated in thecampaign. Richard McCormick, UW President, waspresent when the campaign began and he was present at theclosing celebration to congratulate the Alumni on reachingtheir million dollar goal.

The campaign to date has brought in $1,025,000 withover 1200 alumni participating. Nineteen classes reachedtheir goal of raising $20,000. Those classes were: 1950,1951, 1956, 1967, 1968, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974,1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, and 1992.

Four of the classes raised more than $40,000. Thoseclasses were 1975, 1976, 1981 and 1992.

Over 400 people attended the closing celebration.Dr. David Minahan, the 50th Anniversary CommitteeChair, and Dr. Ross Fraker, the UW Dental AlumniPresident, had the honor of cutting the ribbon for thenew donor wall. Dr. Mark Walker, the Dean’s ClubPresident, was master of ceremonies. Dean Paul

Robertson, President Richard McCormick, and Dr.Jeffrey Parrish (the WSDA President) addressed the

large crowd. Special recognition plaques were presentedto Dr. Charles Bolender, Dr. Joseph Grillo, Dr. ChesterWoodside, Dr. David Minahan, Dr. Thomas Jacka, Dr.Marty Anderson, and to Somchai Suwiwattanakul for theirefforts serving on the committee to build the D1 SimulationClinic.

The evening festivities included socializing, enjoyingwonderful food and beverages, viewing demonstrations onthe new futuristic multimedia features in the D1 simulationclinic and admiring the beautiful donor wall. The eveningalso served as a mentor event where mentors couldsocialize with the dental students that they have theopportunity to be mentors to. It was the perfect ending to asuccessful effort by the alumni, faculty, staff, students andthe professional community.

Dr. Ross Fraker (’80) and Dr. David Minahan (’75) perform the ribboncutting ceremony.

President Richard McCormick, UWPresident, congratulates theAlumni on reaching their goal.

Dr. Mark Grace (’94), Dean Paul Robertson, and Marj Robertson admiring thebeautiful donor wall.

Dr. Jeffrey Parrish (’79), the WSDA President,congratulates the Alumni for a successfulcampaign.

A large crowd enjoyed the closing celebration. Tanya and Jess Haymore (’02) talk to Dean’s Club President,Dr. Mark Walker (’81).

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FOOTBALL HOMECOMINGThe Alumni weekend celebration concluded with the

UW Dental Alumni Football Homecoming Brunch andGame on Saturday, November 4, 2000. The brunch was heldat the HUB Ballroom this year in the Student UnionBuilding. One hundred and seventy five of our Alumnienjoyed socializing, great food, and a fantastic “come frombehind” victory over the Arizona Wildcats in football. Theweather was good for the game and it was a great offensiveshowdown. The Huskies marched down the field in theclosing minutes to score and take the lead, and then held onto stop Arizona’s last drive. Dr. Ross Fraker ’80, the DentalAlumni President, welcomed the group to the event and saida few words of thanks for all that the Alumni do for theDental School. Dean and Marj Robertson also attended thefestivities. It was a great year for the Huskies and it was funto be a part of a season that ended in a Rose Bowl victoryover Purdue and a #3 national ranking in the final polls.

Dr. Amanda Tavoularis (’95) and Dr. James Steiner,Associate Dean, discussing the multimediaequipment in the lab.

Garrick Lo (’02) talks to Dr. Richard Mielke at the Mentor event.

Dr. Rhonda Savage (’89) serves as a mentor toWendy Scott (’04).

Executive Director Sue Corbett presents plaqueto Dr. Charles Bolender.

Dental Students Erica Yang (’01) and Moataz Karawi(’03) enjoying the Mentor event.

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Saul Schluger Endowed Chairin Periodontics Reception

The Department of Periodontics at the University ofWashington held a reception on Thursday, January 25,2001 to celebrate the success and conclusion of the SaulSchluger Endowed Chair in Periodontics and to announcethe William F. Ammons/L. David Engel VisitingProfessorship in Periodontics. The event was held in theBallroom of the University Tower Hotel in the U District.Dr. Murray Robinovitch, the Department Chair welcomedthe large gathering and thanked all those who generouslymade this possible. Provost Lee Huntsman and Dean PaulRobertson both made remarks at the reception. Dr. L.David Engel captured the emotion of the evening by

eloquently expressing why it is importantto help the School progress forward tonew heights. Those attending enjoyedsocializing with one another. There wasdelicious food and beverage. A list of alldonors to the Schluger Endowed Chairwas displayed at the reception.

Dr. Murray Robinovitch, Department Chair of Periodontics

Dr. G. Rutger Persson and Dr. L. David Engel at the reception.

Dr. Brian Toolson looks at the list of donors with Dr. Schluger’spicture in the background.

Provost Lee Huntsman addressingthe gathering.

Martha Fales and Diane Daubert socializing at the reception.

Dr. William Ammons talking to Dr. Beverly Dale-Crunk andothers at the reception.

Drs. Richard Frank and John Davis at the reception. Dr. L. David Engel talking to Dr. David Pitts andDr. Jeff Rubenstein.

Dr. Doug Dixon and Dr. Cynthia Tsamtsouris. The Hummel-Schluger family at the reception.

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Dan G. Middaugh Dental StudentProfessional Service Award

valuable insight into the role and importance oforganized dentistry. Dr. Middaugh told the assembledgroup, “I have established this recognition award toencourage students to continue their involvement inorganized dentistry as dental students and as practicingmembers of the profession after graduation.”

Each of the next ten years, Associate DeanMiddaugh will contribute $5,000 to recognize andreward the professional service of the Presidents of thefirst, second, third, and fourth year dental classes, andthe President of the Dental Student Council. He willalso host a dinner and continue to invite leaders fromorganized dentistry together with student leaders.

Although Dr. Middaugh has spent his career inacademic dentistry, primarily in administration, he hasbeen a dedicated participant in organized dentistry. Hewas President of the Washington Academy of GeneralDentistry from 1990-91, (first) President of theAssociation for Continuing Dental Education from1991-1992, and President of Omicron Kappa Upsilonfrom 1966-1967. He is a fellow of the AmericanCollege of Dentists, the International College ofDentists, and the Pierre Fauchard Society.

An active member of the Washington State DentalAssociation, Dan Middaugh served as a member onseveral of the Association’s Committees and, morerecently, as a member of the WSDA Executive Board.

On February12, 2001, a smallgroup of studentsfrom the UWSchool of Dentistrymet for dinner withDan Middaugh,Associate Dean forContinuing DentalEducation andAlumni Affairs; JeffParrish, Presidentof WSDA; andSteve Hardymon,Executive Directorof WSDA. On this

occasion, Dan presented each student a check for$1,000 in recognition of their professional service.

Students receiving awards were Jason Bourne,Class of 2001 and Dental Student Council President;Darren Rodabough, President, Class of 2001; MichaelGeorge, President, Class of 2002; Jeffrey Lingenbrink,President, Class of 2003; Brian Almond, President,Class of 2004.

Even though the dinner was a social one, thestudents and the professional leaders were able todiscuss issues of mutual interest. Students gained

Darren Rodabough ‘01, Steve Hardymon (WSDA Executive Director), Dr. Dan Middaugh, Brian Almond ’04, Jason Bourne ’01,Dr. Jeffrey Parrish (WSDA President), Michael George ’02, and Jeffrey Lingenbrink ’03.

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The UW Dental AlumniAssociation’s “Beginning A Practice/Practice Opportunities Program tookplace at the Center for UrbanHorticulture on Wednesday, January17, 2001. The event was for 3rd and 4th

year dental students at the Universityof Washington. Ross Drangsholt(Class of 1992) was the chair for thisevent. It was the first time the twoevents were combined together. In thepast, each event washeld separately andalternated each year.The Alumni Boardmade the decision tohold the event everytwo years and combineit together. Thegeneral feeling of theevent was very positivehaving it on oneevening. One hundredand twenty fivestudents and guestsattended the event.

A delicious buffet dinnerand socializing started theevening. The programspeakers were four UW dentalalumni graduates, SherwinShinn (’74), Carrie York (’91),Ross Drangsholt (’92), andAmanda Tavoularis (’95).Each told their stories aboutgetting started in dentistry,their tips, the do’s and don’ts,and just generally answeringthe questions most often asked

by the dental students as to what theiroptions are after graduation. Eachshared their own experiences andperspectives. After the four

speakers, the seven practiceopportunities attendingintroduced themselves and thenthe students were able to movearound the room and talk toeach individual about theiropportunities.

Those participating in thePOPs Program this year wereDr. Paulo Ciani (’95) of

Beginning A Practice/Practice Opportunities Program

Dr. Carrie York (’91) and Dr. Ross Drangsholt (’92).

4th year dental student Mandy Lam talks to Dr. Carrie York.

Dr. Sherwin Shinn (’74) sharesexperiences from his new book.

Dr. David Granum talks to dental students aboutWillamette Dental Group.

Dr. Paulo Ciani (’95) and William Harrison presented atthe event.

Dr. Dee Althouse and Dr. James Eastlick talking about RockyBoy Health Center.

Dr. Greg Norrel and Dr. Paulo Ciani (’95)

Associate Deans Dan Middaugh and James Steinersupporting the event.

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Newport, Oregon; William Harrison withProfessional Practice Specialists; Dr. DavidGranum and Helen Godvin of WillametteDental Group; Dr. James Eastlick and Dr.Dee Althouse with Rocky Boy HealthCenter in Box Elder, MT; Tina Abbottwith Public Health of Seattle andKing County; Sgt. Gary Springerwith the US Air Force, and Dr. LarryMomo and Dr. Greg Norrel ofSmile Savers in Vancouver, WA.

The students attendingenjoyed talking to thespeakers and thoserepresenting differentopportunities. It was avery successful eventin helping the studentsknow their options.

Tracy Stauffer, Andy Traxler and Megan Millerenjoying the event together.

Sgt Gary Springer with the US Air Force talking to ourdental students.

Jess Haymore, Tania Haymore, Marianna Khosh, Garrick Lo,and Brent Robinson enjoying the buffet dinner.

Dr. Amanda Tavoularis (’95) speaks tothe students.

Tina Abbott with Public Health of Seattle & King Countytalking to the dental students.

Dr. Larry Momo with Smile Savers sharing with the students.

Christy Kim, Samantha Lee, Kyle Poppleton and Mandy Lam at the event.

Angela Shen, Jung Song, and Michelle Caldier entertaining two visitingKorean students.

Natalee and Chris Mueller enjoying the program together.

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Bryan has served as President ofthe Washington Academy of GeneralDentistry, member of the Board ofTrustees of the Academy of GeneralDentistry national organization,Treasurer of the Seattle-King CountyDental Society, Chair of the Budgetand Finance Committees of theWashington State DentalAssociation, Delegate to theWashington State DentalAssociation, Delegate to theAmerican Dental Association, andmember of the American DentalAssociation Council on Ethics,Bylaws and Judicial Affairs.

A respected member of the dentalprofessional community, Bryan hasserved as a dental examiner for theWashington State and the WesternRegional Examining Boards. Heserved two years as Parliamentarianof the American Association of DentalExaminers and currently Chairs theWashington State Dental QualityAssurance Commission.

Dr. Linda J. Edgar, DDS, FAGD,graduated from the University ofWashington School of Dentistry in1992. Upon graduation, she receivedthe Quintessence Award forPeriodontics and the NationalSociety of Dental PractitionersAward for Ethics.

In 1973, prior to making a mid-career change from teaching to

dentistry, Linda receiveda Bachelor of Arts degreein Zoology from theUniversity of Washington.She continued on to earna Master of Educationdegree in 1976. Aftergraduation, she taughtjunior high schoolmathematics and science,and later, high schoolchemistry in the Highlineand Auburn SchoolDistricts. As a high

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Bryan and Linda Edgar PutCampaign Over Goal With$100,000 Pledge

school teacher, she also coachedcross-country and track teams, withrunners who earned numerous statechampionships.

Linda was a competitive runnerin the Pacific Northwest from 1980 to1988, setting many records thatremain unbeaten today. She placedseventh in the Avon Women’s WorldMarathon in 1982, broke the worldrecord in the 50 kilometer ultra-marathon, and competed in the 1984Olympic trials for the women’smarathon. She also has completedtwo Ironman Triathlonchampionships in Canada.

A leader in organized dentistry,Linda served as President of theWashington Academy of GeneralDentistry as well as ExecutiveDirector. Currently, she is a memberof the national Academy of GeneralDentistry Council on Membership. Astrong proponent of continuingprofessional education, she is afounder and President of theWashington Academy of GeneralDentistry Study Club. Recently, shewas named to serve on the HighlineJunior College Dental AssistingSchool Advisory Committee.

Together, Bryan and Linda Edgaroccupy a position on the University ofWashington School of DentistryDean’s Club Board of Trustees.

Linda and Bryan addressing the large crowd at the 50th celebration. Bryan and Linda Edgar with son David.

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Recognition Dinner to Honor

Dean Paul B. Robertson

Friday, June 1, 2001

Westin HotelIn Downtown Seattle

1900 5th Avenue6:30pm – 9pm

In Conjunction with theUW School of Dentistry

Dean’s Club Dinner

All Alumni, Faculty, and Friendsof the School of Dentistry are invited.

Invitations, Payment Amount,and other details will follow.

Mark the Date on your calendar!

For additional information, please call theUW Dentistry Development/Alumni Services Office

at (206) 543-7297.

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Distinguished Teaching Awardto Honor Memory ofBruce R. Rothwell

Dr. Bruce Rothwell, Chairof the Department ofRestorative Dentistry at theUniversity of WashingtonSchool of Dentistry since 1993lost his battle with cancer onNovember 14, 2000 at the ageof 51. According to DeanRobertson, “Bruce was a goodand decent man who had aprofound effect upon theSchool of Dentistry and willalways be remembered as adedicated teacher.”

Dr. Rothwell graduatedfrom Washington StateUniversity in 1970 with Honorsand a Bachelor of Science in

Biology. He earned his DMD degreefrom the University of Oregon School ofDentistry where he graduated with honorsin 1973. At the University ofWashington, Dr. Rothwell continued onto earn a Certificate in a General PracticeResidency 1974, and a Certificate andMSD in Oral Medicine (the first at theUW) in 1977.

He joined the faculty at theUniversity of Washington in theDepartment of Oral Diagnosis hospitaldentistry program in 1974. Hesubsequently earned promotions to theranks of Assistant and AssociateProfessor. He was appointed Chief ofService of Dentistry-Oral Surgery atUniversity Hospital, a position he ablyheld from 1980-2000 and Director ofHospital Dentistry from 1989-2000.

He was named Chair of theDepartment of Restorative Dentistry (theSchool’s largest department) in 1993.David Bales, Past Chair of RestorativeDentistry, called Bruce “a vital drivingforce in our School of Dentistry who willbe sorely missed.” Bales went on todescribe the scope of Dr. Rothwell’sadministrative responsibility saying, “Asthe new Chair, he carried with him all ofhis previous administrative and teachingresponsibilities that he had as Director ofHospital Dental Services and the General

Practice Residency. He brought to hisdepartment a strong commitment toexcellence in teaching and research,fostered collegiality, and worked tirelesslyto assist us in being the best we could be.As a colleague, he was never one tocomplain and always had a kind word andsmile for all even when he wasoverburdened by his manyresponsibilities.”

Richard McCoy, Interim Chair ofRestorative Dentistry, admired Bruce as acapable, kind and fair leader. “Bruce wasso friendly and sincere that one alwaysleft his office with an uplifted spirit andsmile after talking to him.” He alwayswent to bat for the faculty and staff in hisdepartment winning approval for aremodel project he conceived thatdramatically improved the workingconditions in his overcrowdeddepartment. Whenever a few extra dollarswere available, he shared them equallyamong all his faculty.

An active clinician, Dr. Rothwell heldappointments at University of WashingtonMedical Center, Children’s Hospital, andHarborview Medical Center. Accordingto Mark Drangsholt, a friend and facultymember in the Department of OralMedicine, “Dr. Rothwell was respectedfor the depth and breadth of hisknowledge about dentistry. He was well-liked because of his clever wit and senseof humor.”

The dental students also appreciatedBruce for his sense of humor. JasonBourne, 4th year dental student andPresident of the Student Council,remembers, “Dr. Rothwell alwaysreminded us that humor has an importantplace in our lives. He continuallyentertained the students in his lectureswith his amazing wit. Even the moststressful sessions (like learning injections)went smoother because he maintained arelaxed, fun environment that wasdefinitely appreciated. He will be dearlymissed by all.”

Prior to coming to the Universityof Washington, Rothwell was Captain

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in the Dental Corps of the UnitedStates Army.

As a professional leader, Dr.Rothwell held memberships in theAmerican Dental Association, theWashington State Dental Association,the Seattle King-County DentalSociety, the American Academy ofOral Medicine, the AmericanAcademy of Forensic Sciences, theAmerican Society of ForensicOdontology, and the American DentalEducation Association.

Among his many professionalhonors, he was elected to membershipin Omicron Kappa Upsilon;Fellowship in the AmericanAssociation of Hospital Dentists, theAmerican College of Dentists, theAmerican Academy of ForensicSciences; and a Diplomate of theAmerican Board of Oral Medicine.

In addition to his regular dentalschool teaching, he was a frequentpresenter at professional meetings andfor the University of WashingtonContinuing Dental Education program.As a forensic odontologist, he was aconsultant to the King County MedicalExaminers office and worked on theGreen River murders. From 1995-1999, he was a member of theAmerican Dental Association Councilon Scientific Affairs and served as theCouncil’s Chair in 1998.

Bruce is survived by his wife,Patricia Rothwell, DDS, and their twochildren, Alexandra 14 and Barrett 11.An entire academic and professionalcommunity shares their loss.

BRUCE R.ROTHWELLDISTINGUISHEDTEACHERAWARD

In recognitionof his manycontributions toteaching, friendsand colleagues haveestablished theBruce R. RothwellDistinguishedTeaching Award.Each year, this new and unique award willhonor one or more faculty members from theSchool of Dentistry who have madesignificant contributions to the teachingprogram. The award will be accompanied byan honorarium.

In the future, as the endowmentincreases, recipients of the Bruce R. RothwellDistinguished Teaching Award will begranted funds that can be used for personaldevelopment in teaching or for developmentof new teaching materials and methods.

Similar to certain research awards,funds may be made available forreplacement teachers so that a facultymember can devote their time exclusively tosome new major endeavor.

The Distinguished Teacher will beselected by a committee composed of facultypeers and students.

According to Dean Paul B. Robertson,“This innovative approach to facultydevelopment will provide opportunities forus to publicly honor individual members ofour corps of truly dedicated teachers withoutwhom the School would not exist. It willalso provide opportunities to makesignificant improvements in curriculum andinstruction that would not otherwise bepossible. This award is a fitting tribute toBruce who pursued and exemplifiedexcellence in teaching.”

The Bruce R. Rothwell Teaching Awardfundraising committee includes Drs. PattyRothwell, Mark Drangsholt, Heidi Horwitz,Robert Neiman, Karen Sakuma, and Ms.Betty Low. Gifts to the Rothwell MemorialFund can be made to the School of DentistryOffice of Development, Box 357137,University of Washington, Seattle, WA,98195. (206) 543-7297. Please makechecks payable to, “University ofWashington Foundation.”

Bruce, Patricia, Barrett and Alexandra in the San Juan’s.

Dr. Bruce Rothwell in Nantucket in 1999.

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To register or for more information about the symposium:Call UW/CDE(206) 543-5448

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UW Grad Pros ProgramSeeking Candidates forThe David H. Wands Fellowship

The David H. Wands GraduateFellowship in Prosthodontics providesfinancial support for a graduate studentenrolled in the University of WashingtonGraduate Program in Prosthodontics and/or a Master of Science in Dentistry. UWalums are asked to encourage talentedyoung dentists to apply. It is thesestudents who will form the core facultyin the graduate programs of the future.

Up to $10,000 is available for aqualified candidate who has beenaccepted into the program and plans toenter during the summer of 2002.Preference will be given to studentsconsidering an academic career indentistry. Applicants must be UnitedStates citizens. The deadline for

Milan Victor Starks (1916-2001)Part-Time Instructor For Over40 Years Passes Away

Milan Starks died in his sleep athome on Whidbey Island on February11, 2001. He was 84 years old. Whilestudying dentistry at the University ofNebraska, Milan also received a musicscholarship and performed regularly as atenor soloist. Following graduation, hecompleted a dental internship at theMarine Hospital in Chicago beforeenlisting in the US Army. After the war,he moved to Seattle.

Milan established his dental practicein the U District, and was soon recruitedas a part-time instructor for students whobecame the first graduating class of theUniversity of Washington School ofDentistry. He continued to practice andteach root canal therapy to generations ofdental students over a period of fortyyears. His students dubbed him “one ofthe good guys on the faculty.” Heremained active in dental groupsthroughout his career, continuallystriving for personal excellence andpromoting lifetime continuing dental

education. He served one term aspresident of the Seattle District DentalSociety and, as a gifted speaker andstoryteller, he was often invited to be amaster of ceremonies.

In 1956, Milan married RayElizabeth, his wife of the past 45 yearsand mother of their three children. Son,Sam and daughter Helene, married to IanMackay, live in Seattle. Eldest daughterAnne, and her husband, Ricardo Acostalive in Teotihuacan near Mexico Citywith Milan’s three fine grandsons,Dimitri, Alex and Eric Milan Acosta.The former beach cabin on Mutiny Bay,rebuilt in 1983 as a permanent home, hasbeen the scene of many happy gather-ings. Milan will be greatly missed by allhis friends and loving family members.Gifts in his name may be made to theEugene Natkin and Gerald HarringtonFund for Graduate Scholarships inEndodontics, c/o Office of Development,School of Dentistry, PO Box 357137,Seattle, WA 98195.

application to the program isSeptember 1, 2001.

The Graduate Program inProsthodontics is closely integratedwith Periodontics, includinginstruction in Fixed Prosthodontics,Removable Prosthodontics, ImplantProsthodontics and MaxillofacialProsthetics. The program is 12quarters (36 months) in length. Forfurther information or applicationmaterials, please contact Dr. Keith M.Phillips, Director of GraduateProsthodontics, Department ofRestorative Dentistry, School ofDentistry, Box 357456, University ofWashington, Seattle, WA 98195-7456,(206) 543-5923.

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Dr. Roy C. Page is the2001 AADR Distin-guished ScientistAward Recipient

The American Association forDental Research have chosen Dr. Roy C.Page as the recipient of the 2001Distinguished Scientist Award, which isgenerously supported by SmithKlineBeecham Consumer Brands.

A committee composed of PastPresidents of the AADR selected Dr.Page for significant contributions to thefield of dental research. He received theaward at the opening ceremonies of theAADR on Wednesday, March 7,2001 inthe Regency Ballroom of the HyattRegency Hotel.

Dr. Ralph A Yuodelis –Recipient ofTwo Awards

Dr. Michael Cohen, founder of theSeattle Study Club announced that RalphA. Yuodelis, DDS, MSD was chosen asthe seventh recipient of the SaulSchluger “Excellence in ComprehensivePatient Care and Treatment Planning”Award. The presentation took place onJanuary 25, 2001 at the Fifth AvenueTheatre in downtown Seattle during aprivate evening concert at the NationalSymposium, co-sponsored byOptiva. Formerrecipients of thisprestigiousaward are Dr.MortonAmsterdam, Dr.Walter Cohen,Dr. VinceKokich, Dr.Frank Spear, Dr.Burton Langerand Dr. CliffOschenbein. Dr.Yuodelis wasvery proud andhonored toreceive thisaward in

remembrance of his dear friend andmentor, Dr. Saul Schluger. Many facultymembers and students of the University ofWashington were present for thismemorable event.

Ralph A. Yuodelis was unanimouslyselected by the Moulton AwardCommittee and accepted by the Board ofDirectors for the George H. MoultonAward for 2001. This award was given foroutstanding achievement in the art andscience of fixed Prosthodontics. Dr.Yuodelis is currently Professor Emeritusof Restorative Dentistry at the Universityof Washington. For 25 years he wasDirector of the Graduate ProsthodonticProgram at the University. He haspublished extensively and isinternationally renowned. He has madesignificant contributions to postgraduateProsthodontic education during his longteaching career. He has been activefor many years and served as Presidentin 1987.

Dr. John Bucher of thePreclinical FixedProsthodontic FacultyPasses Away

Dr. John Bucher, a VA Prosthodontistpassed away on September 1, 2000. Hewas teaching here at the UW on Thursdaysas a volunteer Affiliate Faculty member inthe Preclinical Fixed Prosthodontic area.He will be greatly missed.

Back row left to right: John Bucher, Derek Damon, Lynn Jones, Dodi Nov andRicardo Schwedhelm. Front row left to right: Heidi Horwitz, Sima Chegini,Xavier Lepe and Dennis Kelly.

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CLASS OF 1952Rollin L. Hurd, 11015 108th Pl NE,Kirkland, WA 98033-4459. Since mynovel, “Promise to Mellita” waspublished and sold by order throughAmazon.com, B&N & Borders, I havemade contact with the GI featured in thebook. Fifty-five years before as aplatoon medic, I rescued and treatedhim in a minefield. My incredible rewardcame when I was flooded withcomplimentary letters, phone calls, andemails from the GI’s family. We have allbecome close friends and our ultimatedesire is to meet one more time…butnot in a minefield this time. Now themoment has arrived wherearrangements are in progress to gettogether. Time is running out, but ourdream may yet come true.

CLASS OF 1954Donald E. Compaan, 12630 RentonAve S, Seattle, WA 98178-3711.Continue to serve on the AdmissionsCommittee for the UW School ofDentistry. Continue activity within theInternational College of Dentists at thenational level. Elected to Councilposition representing the USA section ofthe College. We will meet in Munich,Germany in June, 2001.

CLASS OF 1956Frederick Richard Brown, 1080Kirkland Ave NE, Renton, WA 98056-3415. I’m still working because I like thepeople I work with and on. Love flyingmy Turbo 210 plane. I have been doinglots of traveling to Sun Valley andHawaii. My oldest daughter gave metwo granddaughters to love.

CLASS OF 1958Thomas Edward Ramage, Jr, #22 –2104 Nordic Drive, Whistler, BC VON1BZ, Canada. I have retired from mypractice as of January 31st but willcontinue as a mentor of a cast goldstudy club in Vancouver.

CLASS OF 1960Don M. Hallum, 524 Maple St, Apt 203,Edmonds, WA 98020-3467. As ofAugust 24, 2000, I no longer have adental practice. Dr. Kyle Fukano DDS(UW Class of 2000 graduate) haspurchased by dental practice. I willcontinue as a retired member of the UWDental Alumni Association.

CLASS OF 1962John R. Sahr, 81 Brigit Rd, Selah, WA98942-9625. Retired from activepractice on December 31, 2000 after 36years in Yakima, WA and 2 years in theArmy Dental Corp. No immediate plansexcept spending more time at ourrecreational property in North Idaho.

CLASS OF 1963Wallace Barrett Brown, 1955 S 1300E, Suite 6, Salt Lake City, UT 84105-3684. I spent a week last Christmas inthe Highlands of Guatemala doinghumanitarian service with theindigenous mountain people there.Interesting experience for anorthodontist to extract so many teeth.This year it was another trip with thesame organization to Nepal. After ascary 8 hour bus ride, it was a 5 hourbackpacking hike into a remote villagethat had never seen a westerner untillast summer. Life is great – 3 kids, 9grandkids, and my wonderful wife.

CLASS OF 1965Paul J. Frederick, Jr., 248 Waverly Way,Kirkland, WA 98033-5306. EnjoyingRetirement. Again spent three monthsthis summer cruising Alaskan waters onour powerboat DeAnza III.

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CLASS OF 1969 – ENDOJames C. McGraw, 1465 EvergreenPoint Rd, Medina, WA 98039-3l33.Received the Edgar D. Coolidge Awardin 2000. The award was presented bythe American Association ofEndodontists at its Annual Session inHonolulu, HI. The singular award is thehighest award given yearly to a numberof the specialty for outstandingleadership and exemplary dedication tothe profession during one’sprofessional life.

CLASS OF 1970Robert L. Sherman, 200 Doctors Dr,Suite B, Jacksonville, NC 28546-6308.No hurricanes this year. Hurray! Comeand visit out beautiful beaches with 80degree water.

CLASS OF 1971Larry J. Forsythe, 1950 Hospital Dr#101, Sedro Woolley, WA 98284-9317.I’m currently the Mt Baker DistrictDental Society President. This position,in my case, is based on living longenough rather than merit. Lookingforward to our 30 year reunion in July.

CLASS OF 1971 REUNIONFriday, July 20, 2001 at the Top ofthe Washington Athletic Club indowntown Seattle. For additionalinformation, please call MichaelSauve at (253) 572-2734.

CLASS OF 1973Paul G. Rubin, 18921 Olympic View Dr,Edmonds, WA 98020-2353. I wasrecently elected Administrative VicePresident of the International Academyof Oral Medicine and Toxicology(IAOMT).

Fred C. Wemer, 4526 51st Ave NE,Seattle, WA 98105-3831. I sold mypractice in November, ’98 and havetaken the WA St. Master GardenerClass. I still teach one day a week inthe Spring at the Dental School andwork for the dentist that bought mypractice one day a week. I volunteer atthe Center for Urban Horticulture andthe Bellevue demo garden one day aweek and the rest of the time I am doingwork in my own garden except in thewinter when I put about 3000 miles/ayear on my snowmobile.

CLASS OF 1975George M. Olsen, 690 SW Higgins Ave,Suite E, Missoula, MT 59803-1433.I have been elected President of theMontana State Board of Dentistry forthe year 2001. I also serve as anexaminer for the accreditation processof the American Academy of CosmeticDentistry as well as an examiner forsome of the exams given by theWestern Regional Examining Board.There is still time left over to ski mostweekends with my 12 & 14 year old sonand daughter respectively who are onthe ski team at Big Mountain, Whitefish,MT. My wife Faye says this is the yearshe will show us all how to ski.

CLASS OF 1976Richard W. Nash, 205 W FairhavenAve, Suite B, Burlington, WA 98233-1062. Don’t miss our 25th ClassReunion on Friday, July 20, 2001 duringthe Pacific NW Dental Conference.Location and times will follow later.Contact Rick Nash (360)757-0651 orrnash@CNW.com or Bob Tomberg at(425)746-1181 or 13tomberg@aol.com.

CLASS OF 1976 REUNIONFriday, July 20, 2001 during thePacific NW Dental Conference.

CLASS OF 1977Kenneth Earl Patterson, 1411 FillmoreSt #601, Twin Falls, ID 83301-3380. Ofour 7 children, only 2 are still at home,so we took in a wonderful Germanexchange student. I retired with 24years in the Army Reserve. I mustadmit I sleep a little better when there isa conflict somewhere in the world.

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CLASS OF 1979George Frederick Naden, 4000 SWAdmiral Way, Seattle, WA 98116-2516.My son Karl (17) continues the familyrunning tradition. He helped leadSeattle Prep to the 3A High SchoolChampionship. I’m still running but ittakes longer now to go the samedistance. Is that due to relativity or is itjust an increase in the weakgravitational forces? Son John (15)thinks runners are not playing with a“full deck.” He plays lacrosse wherethey interrupt the running to hit eachother with their sticks. Ellen is 5 yearspast her treatment for lymphoma anddoes yoga. She is obviously theintelligent one in this household.

CLASS OF 1984Irene F. Hunter, 872 E. Sussex, PO Box734, Tenino, WA 98589-0734. My sonEric (25) is recently engaged and planson an August, 2001 wedding. TheHunters have recently moved to a homein the Boston Harbor area of Olympia.Practice remains in Tenino.

CLASS OF 1992Hashim Chothia, 6514 Phinney Ave N,Seattle, WA 98103-5234. Currently theChair of the Health Volunteers Overseas– Zimbabine Section of the AmericanDental Association. Diplomate of theAmerican Board of Forensic Examiners.

CLASS OF 1995Randy G. Smith, 3365 S Holmes Ave,Idaho Falls, ID 83404-7981. Melani andI have three children now …Lindsey (8),Jacqueline (5), and Mitchell (2).I left the group I was a partner in almosttwo years ago. I had to practice in twosatellite locations for one year butstarted building my own building duringthis time. We moved into the new officein March, 2000. I am practicingPediatric Dentistry (solo) and having agreat time. I hope you are all well anddoing great!

CLASS OF 1996Eric T. Moldver, 2814 Flint St,Bellingham, WA 98226-4436. After 3years in the Air Force Dental Corpstationed at Hill AFB, Utah my wifeJennifer, son Kyle, and I moved back tomy hometown of Bellingham. Ipurchased one-half of Terry Frere’spractice and we have been partners forover a year. My wife and I had a newdaughter in September of this year andour son is now 21/2. Things are goingwell up in Bellingham. I also work part-time at Interfaith Public Health Center.

CLASS OF 1999Jeremy B. Davidson, NDC Europe,PSC 810 Box 21, FPO AE 09619-0021.I am currently stationed with my family inNaples, Italy with the US Navy.

Burleigh T. Surbeck, 9832 NE 26th St,Bellevue, WA 98004-2112. I’m lookingforward to finishing up my scholasticcareer in December with my MSD inOrthodontics and will be an associatewith Doug Cameron (UW DDS ’65)practicing Orthodontics in downtownBellevue.

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Richard T. Grubb,Class of 1967,Elected to ADA BoardRichard T. Grubb, who practices generaldentistry in Wenatchee, WA was installed at theADA’s 141st Annual Session in Chicago inOctober, 2000 as second vice president of theAmerican Dental Association. Dr. Grubb willserve on the ADA Board, which formulates andreviews policies and programs and makesrecommendations to the 427 members of theAssociation’s governing body, the House ofDelegates. As a vice president, he will play amajor role in the ADA’s over-all objective ofprotecting and improving the public’s oral healthand promoting advances in dentistry.

Dr. Grubb’s previous responsibilities with theADA include serving five years on the Councilon Access, Prevention and InterprofessionalRelations and chairing that council in 1998-1999; representing the ADA at National OralHealth and National Dental SealantConferences in 1998 and an Early ChildhoodCaries Conference in 1997; and serving as adelegate for nine years.

Dr. Grubb is a past president of the WSDA,Washington Society for Preventive Dentistryand North Central Dental Society. He hasserved on or chaired major WSDA task forces,committees and projects, including the PublicInformation Committee, the Committee onLegislation, and Washington State Children’sDental Health Week. He received the WSDALeadership Award in 1995 and the President’sAward in 1997.

A member of the American and InternationalColleges of Dentists, Dr. Grubb received hisdental degree from the University ofWashington in 1967. He and his wife, Sharen,have four children and six grandchildren.

Dr. Mark Paxton,Class of 1980,Appointed New Presidentof the Washington StateOral & MaxillofacialSurgeons SocietyDr. Mark Paxton of Spokane, WA was recentlyappointed President of the Washington StateOral & Maxillofacial Surgeons Society for 2001.In 1995, Dr. Paxton returned to Spokane andopened Spokane Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery.Within several years of opening, Spokane Oral& Maxillofacial became the first JHACO andAAAHC accredited ambulatory surgery center

of its kind in the Pacific Northwest and theInland Empire. Dr. Paxton has also opened asatellite office located on the South Hill ofSpokane.

Dr. Paxton is eager to serve as president, andoffers a wealth of experience andunderstanding in dental implants, dental andfacial trauma, cleft lip and palate reconstruction,orthognathic surgery, pathology, sleep apnea,and temporomandibular (TMJ).

Dr. Anthony Sneazwell,Graduate ProsthodonticAlumnus CarriesOlympic TorchAfter attending the Graduate ProsthodonticReunion 2000 in Siena, Italy in September,2000, Dr. Anthony Sneazwell of Edmonton,Alberta, returned to his homeland of Australiato take part in his third Olympic Games.

He was one of 10,000 Australians whoparticipated in the Olympic torch relay thattransported the flame around the country enroute to its final destination, the OlympicStadium in Sydney. Many former AustralianOlympians were among those who carried theflame along its journey. On September 15th justhours before the opening ceremonies, Dr.Sneazwell had the honor of carrying the flamefor 400 meters along a road in Manly, a suburbof the host city.

Dr. Sneazwell competed in the high jump forAustralia in the 1964 Tokyo Olympics and the1968 Games in Mexico City. He becameinterested in the sport after watching thecompetition at the 1956 Olympics in Melbourne,his hometown. Dr. Sneazwell has now adoptedhockey as his sport of choice to stay fit.

Dr. Sneazwell was a former student inthe GraduateProsthodontic programat the University ofWashington andreceived his M.S.D.degree and Certificatein FixedProsthodontics in1977. After graduationhe returned to theUniversity of Albertafaculty of dentistry toassume a teachingposition and iscurrently in privatepractice specializing inProsthodontics. Inaddition, he serves asthe team dentist forthe Edmonton Oilers.

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IN MEMORIAM

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In MemoriamFrank C. McAuley (Class of

1952), passed away on January 13,2001 after an extended illness. Hewas born May 9, 1921 in Seattle.Frank graduated from Lakeside HighSchool and the University ofWashington Dental School in 1952.He served as a Navy pilot duringWorld War II in the Central Pacific.Then he became a prominent Seattledentist continuing his father’spractice. He was a Life Member ofthe American Dental Association. Hewas an avid tennis player and golferand was a member of the OverlakeGolf and Country Club. He will beremembered for his good humor andfriendliness to all. He is survived byhis wife, Marian; son Bruce anddaughter Laurie and granddaughter,Cailey. Also stepsons, Richard,Ronald, William and John Metzger;brother, Bruce McAuley and sister,Janet Munger.

Ken Kuni Nakamura (Class of1958), passed away at home onMonday, January 22, 2001 at the ageof 73. He is survived by his lovingwife, Jeanette and three children,Heather K. Nakamura of Bellevue,Heidi K. (Sujit) Latkar of Seattle, andScott K. (Dorry) Nakamura ofWoodinville, WA. There is agranddaughter, Malia. Also foursiblings, Toshi (Kei) Fujikado,Nobuko Nakamura and MasajiNakamura of Seattle, and Kenjiro(Irene) Nakamura of Mercer Island.Kuni was a member of the KingCounty and Washington State DentalAssociation, UW Alumni Assn, NiseiVeterans Committee, Puget Sound,Bayview (formerly) and SeniorsGolf Clubs.

George Richard Holdeman(Class of 1967), lost his courageousbattle with cancer and passed away athome on December 3, 2000 at the ageof 64. He was born May 23, 1936 inElkhart, IN; graduated from ElkhartHigh School in 1954; the US Naval

Academy at Annapolis in 1958; and theUniversity of Washington School ofDentistry in 1967. He moved toWashington in 1962 and maintained hisfamily dental practice in Everett from 1967to 1999, when forced to retire due to healthproblems.

George (known as “Dick) will belovingly remembered by his wife of nearly34 years, Susan, and their three sons; Mark(and wife Linda) of Everett; John, a studentin Seattle at the UW; and Jim ofSammamish.

Dr. Holdeman served first in the USNavy and then in the US Army Reservesupon graduation from dental school. Heretired in 1996 as a Colonel with a total of42 years of military service. He wasawarded the Distinguished Service Medal,the Legion of Merit.

Another passion was donating hisservices on the mobile dental care van atEverett Gospel Mission through NWMedical Teams International. He wasactive in the dental societies on the localand state levels and was a member ofnumerous study clubs. He was awarded thedegrees of Fellow and Master in Dentistryfrom the Academy of General Dentistry. In1999 he was awarded the first annualrecognition award for outstandingcommunity service from the SnohomishCounty Dental Society.

George did not just quietly passthrough this earth – he will be rememberedfor his sense of humor; his strong religiousfaith; and the enthusiasm he exhibitedtoward his family’s many sports, hobbiesand interests. His strength as an individualwas constantly an inspiration to those whoknew him and he will be greatly missed byhis many friends and loved ones. Upon hisretirement, he focused his energy on hisnew “hobby” – fighting cancer. Hefrequently commented, “The Lord, all ourprayers, Susie, and my great doctors andnurses are keeping me alive – along withmy great medical insurance!” George’sbody was donated for cancer research at theUniversity of Washington.

George had many roles; husband,father, son, brother, uncle and friend andwas greatly loved in return. He touchedmany lives with his warm andcompassionate spirit and he will be sadlymissed. He was quick to laugh, lovedpassing a new joke or telling a story and wasenthusiastic about the joys of just living.

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AMWayne Yoda (Class of 1975) passed

away on November 17, 2000 after a longillness. Dr. Yoda was an affiliate facultymember in the department of OralBiology at the UW. Dr. Yoda participatedin the teaching program of the departmentby using his clinical experience andexpertise to show students how basicobservations in oral pathology and oralbiology were useful to practicing dentists.In addition to his teaching, Dr. Yoda wasfriend and family dentist to many OralBiology and School faculty and staff. Hisdental practice was known for immaculatework, and for his careful and generouscare. Dr. Yoda graduated from the UWSchool of Dentistry in 1975, and from theMSD program in 1981. He will be missedby his many friends in the Department,the School, his Church and his practice.(Kenneth Izutzu, Professor and Chair,Dept of Oral Biology)

Anthony Ponti (Class of 1989)passed away peacefully in his sleep at hishome in Bellevue, WA at the age of 38.Anthony graduated from SammamishHigh School in 1980. He obtained aChemical Engineering Degree from theUW and was accepted the following yearat the UW School of Dentistry, graduatingwith a DDS degree in 1989. Thefollowing year he did a residency inMontreal, Canada at the Jewish GeneralHospital and McGill University withhonors. Subsequently he was accepted atthe UW Dental School in Graduate

Prosthodontics and obtained a MastersDegree. He taught for one year at theU of Texas Dental School in Houston,Texas. Tony then attended the U ofMaryland and graduated in June, 2000with an advanced degree in Endodontics.He returned this past summer to theSeattle area to start his Practice.

Tony was a modest individual, but itshould be mentioned that throughout hislife he obtained many educational honors.In addition, he was an accomplishedpianist and had excellent computer savvyand knowledge.

Tony is survived by his parents Joanand Arthur Ponti; and his brother andsister-in-law, Perry and Kim Ponti.

Rodney Wong (GraduateProsthodontics) – passed away October16, 2000 in Rochester, Minnesota of aheart attack. He leaves behind his wife,Anita and two children, Andrew age 16and Ashley age 14. Born in Sacramento,CA he grew up in California and went toWashington University Dental School inSt. Louis. He entered the US PublicHealth Service and took graduatetraining in Prosthodontics at theUniversity of Washington completinghis degree in 1980.

He then transferred into the PrisonService at Lompac Prison in Californiaand then onto Rochester, Minnesota. Hehad served 28 years with the service untilhis untimely death.

Rodney was first and foremost afamily man who loved his children andwas very proud of their ice skatingachievements. He shall be rememberedfor his friendship, sense of humor andinfectious laugh.

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University of Washington ContinuingDental Education ScheduleMARCH, 2001

Recent Advances in Treatment of Traumatic Dental InjuriesFriday, March 16, 2001Jens Andreasen, DDS, Odont.Dr.

Emerging Infection Control Challenges: Science vs. PerceptionErnest M. Jones Memorial LectureFriday, March 23, 2001John Molinari, PhD

Update for General DentistFriday, March 30, 2001David Bales, DDS, MSD Chair Philippe Hujoel, MSD, MS, PhDBea Gandara, DDS, MSD Frank Roberts, DDS, PhDDonald E. Antonson, DDS, Med

APRIL, 2001

Numbers that Increase Your Dental IncomeFriday, April 6, 2001John Wagner, DMD, MS

Changing Concepts of UltrasonicsSaturday, April 7, 2001Cynthia Fong, RDH, MS

Clinical Dental PharmacologyFriday, April 13, 2001Harold Crossley, DDS, PhD

The Art and Science of Clinical Decision MakingFriday, April 20, 2001Patrick Quaranta, DMD, MA

Restorative Materials in the New MillenniumFriday, April 27, 2001Karl Leinfelder, DDS, MS

MAY, 2001

Pediatric and Other Common Oral PathologyFriday, May 4, 2001Dolphine Oda, BDS, MSc

Oral Health Products for Home Use: What Should I Recommend?Friday, May 11, 2001Karen Baker, RDH, MS

Medically Complex Patients and Dentistry: Problems and SolutionsFriday, May 18, 2001Sol Silverman, Jr., DDS, MA

The Fourth Washington Dental Service FoundationDistinguished Professor in Dentistry SymposiumThursday and Friday, May 24-25, 2001Panel of SpeakersDistinguished Professor for 1998-2001 – Dr. Samuel Dworkin

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