Fall 2011

In This Issue....Graduation and White Coat Ceremony

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DENTALUMNIUNIVERSITY OF ALABAMASCHOOL OF DENTISTRYALUMNI ASSOCIATIONEXECUTIVE COUNCIL & OFFICERSPresident: Dr. Tony Dollar ('69)

President-Elect: Dr. James Hawkins ('83)

Vice President: Dr. Carol Merkle ('83)

Secretary/Treasurer: Dr. James Shamburger (‘80)

Past President: Dr. Leigh Anne Nevins (‘93)

BOARD MEMBERS

1st District Rep. Dr. Gerard Weinacker (‘85)1st District Associate Rep. Dr. Len Strickland ('74)

2nd District Rep. Dr. David Fry (‘76)2nd District Assoc. Rep. Dr. Bob Jones (‘82)

3rd District Rep. Dr. Ray McLaughlin (‘80)3rd District Assoc. Rep. Dr. John Palmer Howell ('00)

4th District Rep. Dr. Lori Gearhart (‘82)4th District Assoc. Rep. Dr. Champ Bowling (‘83) 5th District Rep. Dr. Deborah Bishop (‘79)5th District Assoc. Rep. Dr. Ben Ingram (‘84)

6th District Rep. Dr. Rain Blakenship(‘98)6th District Assoc. Rep. Dr. David Nelson (‘85)

7th District Rep. Dr. Phil Cox (‘85)7th District Assoc. Rep. Dr. Gary Myers (‘75)

8th District Rep. Dr. Richard Bedsole ('90)8th District Assoc. Rep. Dr. Charles Ray Graham (‘75)

9th District Rep. Dr. Jason Etherton (‘97)9th District Assoc. Rep. Dr. Donald Busby ('82)

Out-of-State Rep. Dr. Eric Herrington (MS) (‘01)Out of State Rep. Dr. Jason Lee (GA) (‘92)

DEVELOPMENT & ALUMNI RELATIONS STAFFSr. Director of Development & Executive Director Mr. J. Scott Huffman,CFRE Alumni Affairs Specialist & DentAlumni Editor Mrs. Kimberly Beiersdoerfer

Development Officer Mrs. Jessica Brooks Lane Development Coordinator & Executive Secretary Mrs. Charlene Phillips

TABLE OF CONTENTSPresident's Message..................................................32011 Alumni Weekend.............................................4-7Mitch Gaspard to Headline Alumni Luncheon............8School News & Events...........................................8-11Development.............................................................12Excellence in Endodontics Campaign......................13 On the Road.............................................................14Continuing Dental Education....................................16Alumni Spotlight- Dr. Daniel Pittman........................17Alumni News............................................................18In Memorium.......................................................18-19Dues Statement........................................................19What's New?.............................................................20

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It has been a busy time as Interim Dean, meeting and planning with the University adminis-tration, faculty, students, alumni, organized dentistry, and our funding agencies. As busy as it has been for the fi rst few months, it has been equally rewarding and productive.

Being the “iDean,” as the student dentists put it, makes me feel like an Apple product such as an iPod or iPhone. Neither of which I thought I needed but probably would have a hard time living without today. Technology has dramatically changed workplaces and healthcare, and dentistry is no exception. Of course, being the iDean isn’t so bad if you consider that Apple has more money than the federal government! As I refl ect on the history and legacy of the University of Alabama School of Dentistry, I am struck with the impact of its legacy of innovation and intuition. At the same time I look at the impact of computers and realize that being an institution which embraces innovation has tremendous advantages as we move forward.

At about the time the University of Alabama School of Dentistry was founded, Thomas Wat-son, the Chairman of IBM, was quoted as saying, “I think there is a world market for maybe fi ve computers.” Obviously his intuition was a little off as it was IBM that introduced the PC in 1981 which forever changed the workplace.

Today our students (and faculty for that matter) rarely if ever venture into the library, yet have knowledge of every drug and disease their patients present with at their fi ngertips. Actually more correctly they have the information on the tips of their thumbs as they rapid-fi re text messages and searches at frightening speed. It makes me wonder if there will be an increase in thumb and wrist overuse injuries in the future. Which brings me back to innovation and the University of Alabama macro-ergonomics approach known as 4-handed dentistry.

Macro-ergonomics is an approach that emphasizes a broad system view of design, examining organizational environments, culture, and work goals. It deals with the physical design of tools and the environment. Macro-ergonomics, also known as organizational design, began to receive recognition as a sub-discipline of ergonomics during the 1980s. However, it was already happening and being taught on the UAB campus long before that. At fi rst dentists across the nation didn’t think they needed it and now would not know how to work without it. History tends to repeat itself.

Today we work in an era of electronic patient schedules and paperless patient records, in which digital radiography, digital photography and three-dimensional imaging are commonplace. Many restorations are CAD-CAM designed and digitally waxed, and digital impressions will likely be commonly used within fi ve years. Fortunately the faculty at the School of Dentistry is intuitive and is leading the way once again toward tomorrow’s innovations. Which of course makes it a good time to be the iDean.

Michael S. Reddy, DMD, DMSciDean

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Pictured above: Jason Latham with his poster. Dr. Lemons delivers the keynote address.

HONORS CONVOCATION

The School of Dentistry held its Honors Convocation on Thursday, June 2, 2011 at the Margaret Cameron Spain Auditorium on campus. Students from all four classes were brought together for recognition of their out-standing achievement. The ceremony marked the seventh year that Honors Convocation and Graduation were held as separate events.

Awards ranged from departmental awards to acknowledgment of the newly inducted members of Omicron Kappa Upsilon, the Dental Honor Society. Several endowed scholarship given each year include the Charles E. Smith Award given to Wade Whatley, the Chau Lam Award given to Sonia Knashama, and the Benjamin Ingram Award presented to Tom Whitaker.

This year more than 60 students were recognized for their outstanding achievement and $112,270 in scholar-ships and awards were announced.

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GraduationGraduation was held at the Alys Robinson Stephens Performing Arts Center on June 4, 2011. The Class of 2011 was comprised of 57 students who eagerly accepted their diplomas. Featured speakers included Dr. Ronald Tankersley, DDS, Immediate Past President of the American Dental Association who delivered the Lister Hill Lecture, Dr. Jimmy Hawkins, President-Elect of the University of Alabama Dental School Alumni Association, and Dr. Kim Stiegler, President-Elect of the Alabama Dental Association.

Dean Thomas presented the Dean's Medal, which is the most coveted honor presented to a member of the graduating class, to Clay McEntire. The Dean personally selects the recipient in recognition of outstanding scholarship and leadership.

After reciting the Dentist's Pledge and receiving a standing ovation, the graduates joined family, friends, and faculty members for a reception in their honor.

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The 2011 White Coat Ceremony was held on Thursday, August 18 at the Alys Stephens Performing Arts Center. The entering freshman class consists of 55 students.

Guest speakers included Dr. Tony Dollar, President of the University of Alabama School of Dentistry Alumni Association and Dr. Edward Callahan, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Hinman Dental Society.

This year marked the fourth year that the Freshman class composed their own ethics statement., Freshmen Class President, presented the statement during the ceremony that each student signed prior to receiving their White Coats.

The White Coat Ceremony has been partially sponsored by the Alabama Dental Alumni Association since its inception in 1999. The purpose of the ceremony is to welcome the incoming class to the profession by presenting them with their white coats and a School of Dentistry lapel pin and to address the importance of ethics, leadership, and professionalism in the fi eld of dentistry.

Grateful Patients, Thanksgiving and the Iron Bowl

In a nutshell, the GratefulSo many of you have made gifts to the Annual Fund or Dean’s DiscretionaryFund …. OR … both! Recently I’ve received some inquiries about these. Ina nutshell…

When you contribute to the Annual Fund, you are making a gift to a School of Dentistry account. This account is supervised by Dean Thomas but mayhave some restrictions on its use according to state law. For example, thesefunds can’t be used to purchase alcohol, gifts of appreciation, or even fl ow-ers.

When you make a gift to the Dean’s Discretionary Fund, you are making a gift to the Alumni Association. The Association holds it in an account for Dean Thomas’s use. He may request funds for student travel, events for visiting scholars, special events that serve alcohol, etc…Many of these items are better suited coming from the alumni account and may not be payable from a state account. All of these requests are subject to the Alumni Associa-

tion Executive Council for approval.

Many of you give to the Annual Fund and belong to a list of supporters called the Dean’s Partner Giving Club ($1,000 to$9,999). These gifts are deeply appreciated and are counted in offi cial university fundraising totals. Gifts to the Alumni Asso-ciation Dean’s Discretionary Fund are also greatly needed but aren’t counted in those totals. Both of these are tax deductible.

Patient Program encourages all of our alumni to select one or two patients to donate an honorarium in the dentist’s name in lieu of payment for services rendered. You are donating your procedure. The patient is making the monetary donation. Bothyou and the patient will be recognized for your generosity.

Like many other organizations, the School of Dentistry Alumni As-sociation must be proactive and creative to continue its impact on the school, our students, and our future. The adage of “strength in num-bers” holds true for the Alumni Association. Your School of Dentistry Alumni Association membership is 1,262 strong, but can be much stronger. While membership saw a modest increase last year, there has been a general decline or non-growth the past few years. That is the national norm. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, vol-unteerism declined again last year. Young professional volunteerism and membership is particularly challenging. About 22 percent of the 25 to 34 year old age group volunteer for some organization. The Alumni Association offers many, many benefi ts to those who join. First, members can participate in our Alumni Weekend, now the largest dental continuing education forum in the state. The speakers are world class. Second, alumni dues help support the school. Our graduates may give individually, but the Association also supports scholarships, student travel, Graduation, the White Coat Ceremony, and other school activities. Third, there are many opportunities to net-

work through alumni gatherings, where the focus is on your association with the school. Finally, through a cooperative agreement with the UAB National Alumni Association, our members receive discounts from numerous retailers and service providers.

As a graduate of the School of Dentistry, don’t you want your Alumni Association to be recognized as the best? Here’s a few thoughts on how you can help:

• Encourage non-members to join the Alumni Association• Volunteer to help with Alumni Weekend or other special events• Be an advocate for the school and refer potential students to the Admissions Department• Stress the importance to young alumni the importance of being involved.Your Alumni Association has a great relationship with other dental organizations (in and out-of-state). True, there is a lot of overlap in membership. However, each organization has a unique mission. If the Alumni Association is to continue to have a strong voice and do great things for our members and for dental education, membership and participation must grow. Our offi cers and staff value your input and we would love to hear from you.

On a fi nal note, as I have done the last few years, I would like to predict the outcome of the Alabama-Au-burn game. Last year I picked the Tide and had to eat crow as the Tigers not only won in historic fashion, but also captured the national championship. This year the game is down on the Plain. My prediction in another classic: Alabama 27 Auburn 26

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Excellence for Endodontics Campaign Is Huge SuccessThe Excellence for Endodontics Campaign has eclipsed the $900,000 mark thanks to the support of generous alumni. Funds raised will be used to renovate the endo-dontic clinic. The clinic will be moved from the fourth to fi fth fl oor. Renovations should be completed in 2012.

The Excellence for Endodontics Campaign steering committee is chaired by Dr. Joel Hearn of Florence and under the direction of Department of Endodontics Chairman Dr. Paul Eleazer. Steering committee mem-bers include: Dr. Bradley Alley (Huntsville), Dr. Jim Ballard (Birmingham), Dr. John D. Barnes (Huntsville), Dr. Stanley Beard (Jackson), Dr. Brian Bozeman (Santa Rosa, CA), Dr. Lee Van Carroll (Dothan), Dr. Norman Ford (Columbus, MS), Dr. John Lightfoot (Montgom-ery), Dr. Paul McCrary (Huntsville), Dr. Carol Merkle (Ft. Walton Beach, FL), Dr. Jim Mills (Tuscaloosa), Dr. David Norrington (Austell, GA), Dr. Jim Smith (Birmingham), Dr. Donnie Sutton (Gadsden), Dr. Gerry Weinacker, (Mobile), Dr. Derek White (Jackson, MS), and Dr. Gary Wolanek (Auburn).

Dentsply Tulsa Dental made a gift of $400,000. The clinic will bear the company’s name. To date, approximately twenty alumni have made gifts of

$10,000 or more. Several have given at the $25,000 level. The School of Dentistry will also provide funds.

The endodontic clinic has not undergone a major reno-vation since 1975. “This renovation is for the DMD students and the endodontic residents,” says Joel Hearn, DMD. “Our endodontic facilities will now mirror the outstanding training that has been the program’s hallmark,” says Hearn.

The clinic is one of the busiest facilities in the school. Dental students and residents provide surgical and non-surgical endodontic care to about 2,500 patients annu-ally. The state-of-the-art clinic will act as a classroom where students and residents obtain a valuable portion of their education leading to board certifi cation. An important aspect will be the one-on-one faculty supervi-sion of student procedures.

“I want to thank Dr. Hearn and our fundraising com-mittee for their efforts,” says Paul Eleazer, DDS, Chair of the Department of Endodontics. “Their hard work, combined with the phenomenal support of our alumni, are the reasons for the project’s success,” says Eleazer.

On the Road....

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1. Gaines Thomas, Michael O'Brien, Bud Rogers, Gordon Isbell, Glen Brawley and Joe Hastings at the Auburn tailgate 2. The President of the Sixth District Dental Society, William Roe, and Offi cers present a $5,000 check to Scott Huffman. This check fully endows the Sixth District Scholarship. 3. Scott Huffman, Dr. John D. Barnes, Dr. Sam Citrano, Jr. and Dr. Sam Citrano, Sr. at the Huntsville-Madison County Dental District Meeting in April. 4. Dr. J.C. Shirley, Dr. Bruce Camp and Dr. Brent McClenny at the Hinman Dental Meeting in Atlanta. 5. Scott Huffman visits Dr. Alan Yount at his offi ce in Auburn.

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Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Howard Gamble ('67) The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), a profes-sional association of more than 37,000 general den-tists dedicated to staying up to date in the profession through continuing education to better serve the pub-lic, is pleased to announce that Howard Gamble, DMD, FAGD, of Sheffield, Ala., was installed as president of the association during the AGD 2011 Annual Meeting & Exhibits, held July 28 to 31, in San Diego, Calif. “Being chosen to lead the AGD’s 37,000 members is one of the greatest achieve-ments of my career,” says Dr. Gamble. “Our members can take solace in knowing that the organization is working tirelessly every day, advocat-ing and protecting the rights of general dentists. We also foster our members’ ongoing learning through quality con-tinuing dental education so that they may better serve their patients and the public.”

A member of the AGD since 1979, Dr. Gamble has served the organization in many capacities, including as speaker of the house and national spokesperson for the AGD. Dr. Gamble has also served the AGD on the National Sponsor Approval and Internet Committees; the Marketplace Task Force; and the Legislative and Governmental Affairs, Dental Practice, and Communications Councils. He is a past president of both the Alabama AGD and the Alabama Dental Association and has served as a delegate or alternate delegate to the American Dental Association (ADA) for 10 years and the AGD for 17 years.

Dr. Gamble has also presented lectures on the use of technology in the dental office at numerous dental meetings, including those presented by the ADA and the AGD. He has authored articles for AGD Impact, the AGD’s monthly newsmagazine, and other dental publications, as well.

Dr. Gamble is an active member of the ADA and is a Fellow in the American College of Dentists, the International College of Dentists, and the Academy of Dentistry International.

Dr. Gamble graduated from the University of Alabama School of Dentistry in 1967 and has been practicing dentistry in Sheffield for more than 42

years. He has been married to his wife Sherry since 1968, and they have two children and four grand-children.

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Alumni News1972Dr. Julian “Pete” Sparks wrote and published a new Civil War book entitled “A River Town’s Fight for Life.”

1981 Dr. Steve Shirley’s son, Justin (27 years old), graduated from the UAB SOD in June. He will be in the Air Force serving as a dentist at Barksdale Air Force Base in Shreveport, Louisiana. Steven, his youngest son (25 yrs old) is completing his last year of veterinary school at Auburn. Steven was recently married to Mallory Stewart in Birmingham. Dr. Steve Shirley, and his wife, Janet, celebrated their 28th Wedding Anniversary on June 4.

Alabama School of Dentistry. He retired from UAB in 1989 and went on to travel extensively and pursue his passion for land-scaping, among many other interests.

He was a quiet and modest man who touched the lives of many people with his smile and generosity. Art loved life, the outdoors, traveling, gardening, dancing and being with his loved ones. He never met a yard he didn't like, and his craftsmanship and ma-sonry skills in landscaping can be seen throughout Alabama and the United States at the homes of his friends and loved ones.

He is forever remembered by his beloved children, Arthur Gene Jr. and his wife Karen of Sedalia, Colo.; Camilla Lynn of Nash-ville; and Charles Leonard of Stevenson Ranch, Calif.; treasured grandchildren, Clifford, Ashley and Courtney; his longtime girl-friend, Gay Rutherford of Guntersville; special cousin, Martha Frances of Fredericksburg, Texas; and cousin, Pete Clifford of Birmingham. Countless other friends and family were blessed to know him. Arthur Gene was predeceased by his devoted parents, L.E. and Lorene Clifford and infant brother, Leonard Eugene Jr.

Dr. Albert Gordon Goodall Jr.,Age 81 of Helena, passed away on July 25, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. Albert Gordon and Pattie Malone Goodall, Sr.; and his fi rst wife, Bebe Clark Goodall. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Chap-man Goodall; his sister, Pattie (Gordon) Robertson; his brother, Dr. Harrison (Lorraine) Goodall; his children, Virginia Goodall, Susan (Carl) Smith, Pattie (Michael) Riethmaier, A. G. (Celeste) Goodall, III, Tammy (Doug) O'Shields, Bill (Kim) Tanner, Jr., Martha (Mark) Graham; his grandchildren, Pam (Gary) Stan-fi eld, Carl (Angela) Smith, Jr., Jeffrey (Jennifer) Johnson, Amy (John) Walker, Alan (Bethany) Riethmaier, Jonathan (MaryAnn) Stanfi eld, Sarah O'Shields, Pattie Lane Riethmaier, Emily Good-all, Joshua O'Shields, A. Gordon Goodall, IV, Landon Graham, Dexter Tanner, Mandy Tanner; 8 great-grandchildren and one great great-grandchild. Dr. Goodall graduated from Vanderbilt University in 1951 and received his DDS from the University of Alabama at Birmingham's School of Dentistry in 1955. He later served as a captain in the United States Air Force. He practiced dentistry for 50 years in Gardendale until he retired in 2004. He was very active in helping the community grow, was a president of the Chamber of Commerce and was honored as ""Man of the Year."" He was also an active lifelong member of First Christian Church as a Deacon, Elder, Elder Emeritus, past Chairman of the Board, Sunday school teacher, and a member of the chancel and handbell choirs. After he retired, he served the church by baking communion bread, polishing silver and delivering The Visitor to the post offi ce each week. He loved to sing, play golf, play games, do crossword puzzles and take the ""road less traveled"". He followed the Braves, Auburn, Southern Mississippi and underdog Vanderbilt. A Celebration of Life service was held on Wednesday, August 3, at First Christian Church.

1957Dr. William Oscar Sessions, who practiced dentistry for more than 40 years in Tillman's Corner and taught himself the shrimp-ing business, passed away on June 20. He was 87.Sessions was born April 20, 1924, to Walter and Essie May Sessions in Birmingham. He joined the U.S. Navy at age 17 and

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IN MEMORIUM1955Arthur Gene Clifford Sr. passed away peacefully on June 3 with his children by his side in Huntsville. He was a resident of Guntersville, having moved there in 2007 from Birmingham. Born in Birmingham on Sept. 30, 1930, he grew up in Talladega. He went on to attend the University of Alabama and received his doctoral degree in dentistry in 1955 and became very accomplished and respected in the fi eld of fi xed prosthetic dentistry.

Arthur Gene entered the U.S. Army, retiring as a colonel in 1976, whereupon he was awarded the Legion of Merit. He went on to head the graduate program in fi xed prosthodontics at the University of

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2012 Dues Statement

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Make checks payable to or fax to 205.975.5364Alabama Dental Alumni Association1530 3rd Avenue South, SDB 212Birmingham, AL 35294-0007

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went on to become a machinist mate fi rst class and a hardhat diver, and saw action in World War II and the Korean War. During his time of military service, he was wounded by enemy fi re, but was never recognized because he removed his own shrapnel and contin-ued duty at his post, relatives wrote in his obituary.After his military service, Sessions married Norma Elizabeth Dees and enrolled in the University of Alabama. By the time he gradu-ated from dental school in 1957, he had 5 children. As a dentist in Tillman's Corner, he was a member of the Mobile Dental Society. In 1967, he bought several large shrimp boats and taught himself the shrimping business; learning to design and build shrimp nets, while continuing his dental practice. Sessions regularly gave away dental work to those who couldn't afford it, and often accepted fi sh, produce, or baked goods as pay-ment. One of his quotes was, "if you are feeling bad or sorry for yourself, go out and fi nd someone to help," according to his obitu-ary. Sessions shunned the spotlight so many of his accomplishments were uncelebrated, friends and relatives wrote in his obituary.In 1970, Sessions pioneered a procedure to prevent overcrowding of permanent teeth by removing the tooth buds before the crowding began. Sessions is survived by his wife of 63 years, Norma Elizabeth Dees Sessions; his children, Deborah Cheeseman, William "Bill" Ses-sions Jr., Wayne Sessions, Gayle Hill, Teresa "Terrie" Harwood; sisters Aratha Oliver, Willadean Holsomback, Juanita Lott, Shirley Hobbs and Christine Williams; brother, Walter Presley Sessions; 17 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; and numerous other relatives and friends.

1964Dr. John Dupree Davis of Dothan, passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2011. He was 74. The family will be receiving friends at the funeral home from 5 to 7 P.M. Thursday, June 16, 2011. In lieu of fl owers, donations may be made to Covenant Hospice, 104 Rockridge Rd. Dothan, AL 36303. Dr. Davis was born October 31, 1936, in Do-than, Alabama, the son of the late Dr. Dupree Davis and Lottie Lee Holman Davis. He was a graduate of Auburn University and UAB School of Dentistry. Dr. Davis was a lifelong resident of Dothan where he practiced with his father for 40 years. When he retired, he was a Merchant Marine Captain and served in the Coast Guard Auxiliary. He is survived by his four children, John D. Davis, Jr., Scott Holman Davis, Joseph Clinton Davis, Allison Davis Moore and their families.

2001Dr. Christopher Shane Phillips, 35, of Cordova, passed away Sun-day, Jan. 9, 2011, at his residence. He was a dentist and co-owner of Warrior Family Dentistry. Graveside services were held Jan. 13, 2011, at at the New Horizon Memorial Gardens. He was preceded in death by his mother, Jan Phillips; and grandparents, John A. “Nub” and Laverne Phillips.

He is survived by his father, Wayne Phillips of Cordova; brother, Kenny and wife Lisa Phillips of Cordova; nephews, John and Caleb Phillips; niece, Lindsey Henderson

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