College of Diplomates of

The AmericanBoard of Endodontics P.O. Box 2673

Glen Ellyn, Illinois 60138-2673 The Pinnacle is puplished in

the Spring and Fall. Phone 630-510-7136 FAX 630-510-7176

E-mail: codabe96@comcasl.net Susan Hawkinson,

Executive Secretary Managing Editor,

Alyce F. Norris, CDA Emeritus

Inside this issue:

President's Message ' 1

Secretary's Report 2

Treasurer's Report 3

COD Director of Mentoring 4

Graduate Programs Update .5

Photo Memories 6

Summer Conference Costs 6

U of MjclUgan Review 7

COD Summer Conference 8

Luncheon Photos 9

Officers 2005-2006

Dr. Fred Goodman Presid£nr Dr. George Goodis President-Elect Dr. Harold Goodis Secrelary Dr. Joseph Dovgan Treasurer Dr. A. Eddy Skidmore Past President

Directors Dr. Charles Cunningham Dr. Stephen Clark Dr. Harold Goodis Dr. Dehra Meadows Dr. Andre Mickel Dr. Sandra Madison

The Pinnacle Volume X, Issue II Editor: Debra Meadows, D.D.S. FalllWinter 2006

The College ofDiplomates Grows Up by Fred Goodman

The next decade will show, if the numbers prove correct a huge jump in prospective Board candidates. The new category produced tremendous results this past spring. One hundred sixty participants applied for the written exam during their year of graduation. One hundred fifty eight (99%) passed: a wonderful tribute to the American Board of Endodontics, and their goal of making it more convenient for the eligible candidates to take the exam closer to home. To quote Dr. William Schindler, in the Diplomate Newsletter last fall "I'm sure that many of you remember the day long examination .....held on a cold November day in Chicago. The format required one to take two or three days from your practice .....pay for an expensive hotel room .....take the exam, and then travel back to your home." Well now a prospective candidate may take the exam as a computer based test at Pearson Vue test­ing centers around the country. The next written examination will be held over a nine day period Monday through Friday May 29th -June 8th, 2007.

What does this new and obviously popular change mean for the College of Diplomates??? It certainly will increase the load on the mentoring committee, but Dr. Andre Mickel assures me not

to worry. The website will have to handle more info to post, Dr. Joe Dovgan is our computer "genius" and is up to the task. So you get the pic­ture. It is a daunting task, but the college has grown up and is ready and able.

For those candidates sub­mitting cases, portfolios are accepted for review twice a year and must be received in the central office on or before April Ist and October 1Sl.

For those eligible for the oral examination, they will be held in Philadelphia on April 23rd and 24th, 2007, or in Chicago on November 9th and lOth,2007.

To all participants the college wishes you ----good luck!!!!!!!!!!!

The College Board of Directors now needs, more then ever, to monitor its results with the candidates so it can evaluate the mentoring we do. It would be beneficial if the college could be proac­tive and make initial contact with the candidates rather then having to wait for the candi­dates to seek our services. Discussions took place in Hawaii this past spring with reference to having the appli­cants check off yes or no to having the college contact them. To this end, directors Sandy Madison and "Chuck" Cunningham have been asked to draw up a letter of request to the ABE.

A good dilemma has arisen. The growing populari­ty of the College has created an increase in telephone inquires at the central office, both to the AAE and the ABE. Remember we are separate from them and are located at:

College of Diplomates of the American Board of Endodontics - P.O. Box 2673, Glen Ellyn, IL 60138-2673 phone: (630)510-7136 fax: (630)510-7176- e-mail:cod­abe96@comcasl.net

Now you know how to reach us we can keep the peace with all our good friends at the central office.

Let your thoughts tum to "the rewards of teaching". There is a fine article written by Dr. Dennis Morea titled "Part Time Dental Teaching: a Personal Retrospective". Dr. Morea is currently president of the New York Academy of Dentistry. One of his goals is to recruit more teachers from the "vastly talented pool of practitioners" in the Academy. Why do I mention this? It is exactly the same goal as the

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The College ofDiplomates Grows Up (continued from page J)

AAE has with its establishmentof the educator fellowship awards. I would like to add the College's "two cents" and ask all of you that can to volunteer to teach at your nearest Endodontic Department the rewards of this act of volunteerism goes way beyond the "high" received from any other source.

Well, Summer Conference 2006 is history. Wow, how fast those two years of preparation flew by. The conference held at the Hyatt Tamaya resort and spa on Aug. 2nd to 6th was wildly successful----according to "independent sources"(the very eru­dite and critical attendees). The speakers, Dr's Markus Hapaasalo and Richard Schwartz were excellent and more than held their own in competition with the surrounding environment. But I will leave the details of what went on to our very able edi­tor, Dr. Debra Meadows.

UnfOitunately into everyone's life some rain must fall. In the last six months I have seen the passing of two friends and mentors: (1) Herb Schilder was my mentor and after a rocky start we became friends. What more can be added to the moun­tain of accomplishments of this "little giant". Standing on his shoulders allowed me to see my way to a successful career. I remember him telling me that it was going to be a daunting task being the first Schilder trained Endodontist in New York City. I

don't think he realized how much easier he made it for me. Although knowing herb as well as I did, he probably had it all planned out. (2) Irv fried was my "pal" since the day we met in 1966. I was a green behind the ears new instructor at Columbia and he was my first student. frv being older then me and at least five inches taller was intimidating. But this man was as I called him "a big soft bear" we had many good times together, along with some tough ones. But Irv was always there with a philo­sophical turn or a corny joke and all would be good again. I will miss both Herb and frv in different ways but with great sorrow.

I would like to remind you that the college has a real treat in store for you at the next AAE meeting in Philadelphia. The day and date are Thursday, April 26th 2007 from 12:00 to 1:30 pm. The speaker is Dr. D. Walter Cohen, the world renowned Periodontist. So be sure to mark your calendars and attend this very exciting lecture and pinning of the new diplomates.

I would like to close by appealing to our fellow diplomates who have not yet applied for membership in the College. You are missing the growth of an organization that is just now begin­ning to do good things. Join the majority of diplomates that are benefiting from the colleges strong support of the ABE and AAE. Have a healthy and happy remainder to 2006. Look for­ward to a successful 2007 and enjoy!!!!!!!!

.S~Cre!ary's Rep~r~ _(Su'!!merjFall) ~Y Haral~ E. Gaadis The business of the College of

Diplomates was carried out since the last Secretary's report by monthly conference calls with the Directors and meetings held at the AAE in March and the COD summer conference in August. The focus of this review will be to report on the 2006 Grossman luncheon, address the results of the College's appeal for increased recognition and exposure from the AAE membership and report on the 2006 Summer Conference held at the Santa Ana Pueblo Hyatt Resort in New Mexico.

The Grossman Luncheon was very well attended. Our speaker, Dr. Charles Bertolami, Dean of the University of California School of Dentistry, delivered the keynote address. His topic entitled "Why our Ethics Curricula Don't Work: A Wink and a Blink" was very well received. As report­ed by the Secretary in a previous Pinnacle,various suggestions for the increased recognition and exposure from the AAE were discussed by the Board of Directors. The Directors requested a meeting with the Executive Board of the AAE and the Directors of the ABE. The Secretary is happy to report that both

meetings were concluded satisfactorily. Our booth at the national meet­

ing was adjacent to that of the ABE in the Oasis area of the exhibit hall. Inclusion of Director's names and photographs and the Mission Statement will be included in the 2007 AAE Directory. Photographs of the College Directors together with the newDiplomates should be included in the annual session's program. Ribbons designating College Directors and Officers will be added to the ID badges. A user friendly link between the AAE's and the College's web pages will be established. Identification of the candi­dates for Diplomate status will be forth­coming and added to the College's data­base in order to allow contact and presen­tations for mentoring by College mem­bers. This will aid in the successful com­pletion of the certification process. It was suggested that the ABE include

the following on the ABE application fonn. "Permission is hereby granted to release my name to the College of Diplomates of the American Board of Endodontists for the sole purpose of receiving information regarding the College's activities".

A very successful Summer

Conference ~as held on the Santa Ana Pueblo in New Mexico. The Hyatt Resort was a beautiful structure that blended into the landscape in a very special way. Over 70 College members and their fami­lies were present. Our two speakers presented a unique pro­gram that was very well received by the attendees. Dr. Markus Haapasalo, the Chair of Endodontics at the University of British Columbia, opened the meeting with a most informative presentation entitled "It's all about infections...almost". He has authored over 80 papers in the field of endodontic microbiology, disinfection and medica­ments. Dr. Richard Schwartz, in private practice in San Antonio and a faculty member at UTHSCSA, has authored "Fundamentals of Operative Dentistry" and his presentation was entitled "Everything an endodontist needs to know about restorative dentistry, but is afraid to ask". He also included a most interesting talk on the role endodontists should take in placement of implants.

In sum, this has been a busy year for the Directors of the College of Diplomates. It is expected that the next year will be the same.

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COD Treasurer's Report by Joseph Dougan

As the Treasurer of the College of Diplomates, I am pleased to present the financial report for the year ending 12/31/05. The COD board of Directors have reviewed and approved all the expenditures for the year 2005. every line item allocation was based on the COD priortizing each expense as it relates to memeber value. Although a net loss occurred of $12,5434.03, with an ending 2005 balance of $96,988.65 the COD remains in a strong financial position.

College of Diplomates Financial Statement 1/1/2005 - 12/31/2005

Starting Balance on 12/31/2004 $109,522.68

Revenues: Gross Receipts $28.000.00 Interest $318.00

Total Revenue $29,318.00

Expenses: Accounting Fees Board Review Course Conference Calls Registration Fees Grossman Lunch Pinnacle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Office Supplies Postage

Registration Refunds Secretarial Fees Summer Conference Telephone Travel Grant Website Honorarium

.

790.00 2,050.99 1,878.80

5.00 3,354.55

12,214.04 . 566.42 . .. 1,111.39

00.00 7,867.50 7,671.40

201.33 5540.40 6380.60

3.000.00

Total Expenses: $41,852.03

Ending Balance 12/31/2005 $96,988.65

College of Diplomates Financial Statement 1/1/1006 - 9/18/2006

Starting Balance on 1/1/2006 $96,988.65

Revenues: Gross Reciepts Interest

$84,440.00 $368.88

Total Revenue $84,808.88

Expenses: Accounting Fees Board Review Course1 Conference Calls Registration Fees Grossman Lunch Pinnacle Office Expenses Postage

Registration Refunds Secretarial Fees Summer Conference TelephoneUnder Conference calls Travel Grant Website Honorarium

100.00 523.45 894.71

0.00 2994.93 8473.61 5646.53

0

0.00 16,160.66 77,027.58

567.45 1097.39 6000.00

Total Expenses $120,486.31

Ending Balance 9/18/2006 $61,311.22

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First University ofMaryland Board Review Course Attracts Large Crowd by Lamar Hicks

The fIrst ever "Endodontic Board Dr. Hartwell's presentation, the College Review and ScientifIc Update" course, provided the 57 participants with a much sponsored by the University of Maryland, appreciated ice cream social. was held on September 15-17, 2006 at the The 9 speakers for the course SAVE THE DATE!!!!! Wyndham Baltimore Inner Harbor Hotel included 3 editors of major dental jour­ AAE Meeting in in Baltimore. Reflecting the broad interest nals, Dr. Rex Holland (Archives of Oral Philadelphiain continuing education in the clinical and basic science areas of the endodontic spe­cialty, 165 endodontists, endodontic resi­

Biology), Dr. Ken Hargreaves (Journal of Endodontics) and Dr. Michael Glick (Journal of the American Dental

Thursday, April 26, 2007 Noon to 1:30pm

dents and faculty members attended this Association) plus Dr. Jeff Hutter (Boston Grossman Luncheon intense 2 Yz day course. Continuing its University), Dr. Christine Sedgley longtime history of supporting education­ (University of Michigan), Dr. Gordon Dr. Walter Cohen will speak on al events that promote board certifIcation Pringle (Temple University) and Dr. "Professor Louis Grossman, in endodontics, the College of Diplomates Philip Stashenko (Forsyth Institute). The The Ultimate sponsored a 1 Y2 hour Friday evening ses­ course director was Dr. Lamar Hicks. The Professional Role Model" sion on preparing for the examinations of next edition of the "Endodontic Board the American Board of Endodontics. Review and Scientific Update" is being It will be located in the Marriott's

This well attended board preparation scheduled for October 2007 in Baltimore. Liberty Ballroom. Be there to hear session was presented by Dr. Gary Additional information is available Dr. Cohen and honor the new Hartwell, the Chairman and Endodontic bye-mailing the course director at diplomates. Help support the Program Director at the New Jersey rnhicks@umaryland.edu or calIing the board certification process! Dental School and a former Director and review coordinator, Shelly tiemann at President of the ABE. Immediately after 410-706-7047

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College ofDiplomates Director ofMentoring by Andre K. Mickel

All present residents are predestined Diplomates

First, I would like thank each and every COD Board CertifIcation Ambassador who actively participated in preparing residents for the written ABE exam given this year for the fIrst time ...DURING THE RESIDENCY PROGRAM. Let us all join in and con­gratulate the ABE for this LANDMARK decision!

It was The COD's hope that every resident in every program who was eligi­ble to take the written exam, do so. Apparently nearly 160 residents from across the country took advantage of this

OPPORTUNITY. The COD applauds every resident who took the time to begin the journey to the "Pinnacle of Success" ... namely : BOARD CERTI­FIED DIPLOMATE OF THE AMERI­CAN BOARD OF ENDODONTICS.

The COD would request that each COD Ambassador at each program, keep and compile statistics of how many resi­dents took the exam and of course how many passed! Each Ambassador should be receiving a letter from the COD asking them for specifIc information regarding the ABE written exam. Please return the requested information ASAP so the COD can begin to compile statistics in regards to the board process and how the college can best help candidates. We additional­ly want to remind the Ambassadors to continue to encourage any residents who did not take the written exam this past June, to prepare to take the written ABE exam next June and for those who did pass the exam, to make preliminary appli­cation to the ABE immediately.

Our goal is simple: ALL PRESENT

RESIDENTS ARE PREDESTINED DIPLOMATES.

Additionally, it was my pleasure to represent The College of Diplomates at the Bender, Seltzer and Grossman Academic review in Philadelphia held September 8-10, 2006.

This review course given by interna­tionally renowned speakers was attended by 56 residents, 15 faculty members, and 48 private practitioners. 15 Endodontic programs were represented, and partici­pants came from 5 countries. Included in the sessions was a presentation by the ABE and a reenactment of an ABE oral examination showing the correct and the incorrect approach to answering oral examination questions given by the ABE. A great time was had by all and the Philly hospitality was outstanding!

I thank my fellow Endodontists for allowing me to serve our profession!

Your friend and colleague - Andre K Mickel, Director of Mentoring, COD of the ABE- andre.mickel@case.edu.

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Graduate Programs Update University of Missouri-Kansas City, School of Dentistry Kansas City, Missouri

This 24-month certificate endodontic postgraduate program prepares a dentist for a career in clinical endodontics, research and/or teaching and prepares them to challenge the requirements for certification as a Diplomate by the Amelican Board of Endodontics. There are two first-year and two second-year residents.

The postgraduate endodontic clinic is a true state-of-the-att facility made pos­sible by the generous donations of Mrs. Virginia Stowers, Dr. Ben Johnson, and other benefactors. The clinic is fully equipped with the latest technology in endodontics. The clinic web page is avail­able at http://www.umkc.edu/dentistry/ bec_patient/endodontics.htm with more information at www.umkc.edu/dentistry/ bec_patientlstowers.htm or http://webl.umkc.edu/ umkc/catalog­grad/html/dent/0680.html.

Residents receive GME stipends of approximately $21,000 per year. Residents are also paid 33 percent of the net fees collected for clinical treatment they provide in the program. Applicants must be citizens of the United States or a foreign national having a visa permitting permanent residence in the United States. Applicants must also submit evidence of graduation from a school of dentistry accredited by the American Dental Association or the Canadian Dental Association.

Dr. James C. Kulild is the Program Director and established this Postgraduate Program at his alma mater after spending 32 years in the U.S. military. To request further information, please contact either the Office of Student Programs at (816) 235-2080 or dds@umkc.edu; or the pro­gram director, Dr. James C. Kulild, at (816) 235-2749 or kulildj@umkc.edu.

New York University College of Dentistry 345 East 24th Street New York, NY 10010

Length of the time the program has been established: Approximately 20 years

Length of the Postgraduate Endodontic Program: Two calendar years (24 months)

Number of residents accepted each year: Seven residents

Program director: Louis M. Lin, BDS, DMD, PhD

Certificates in Oral Surgery, Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, and Endodontics

Board certification in Endodontics in 1982

Columbia University School of Dental & Oral Surgery 630 West 168th St. New York, NY 10032-3702

Columbia University's Postdoctoral Endodontic Program is this year celebrat­ing its 40th anniversary.

The duration of the certificate pro­gram is 24 months.

Five postdoctoral students are accepted each year. There is a possibility to include a third year for a master's degree for those who are interested in research.

There are 4 full-time faculty mem­bers within the Division of Endodontics. In addition there is a cadre of volunteer faculty teaching Y2 to 1 day per week. The program has a new, state of the att clinic that is situated in close proximity to the specialty clinics of Prosthodontics, Periodontics, and Orthodontics making cooperation between clinicians easy.

Columbia University is a strong research university and the cooperation with other schools within the university is a clear benefit for postdoctoral students.

The chairman and postdoctoral director is Gunnar Hasselgren DDS, PhD., DDS, Sweden 1963; Diplomate of

Endodontics, Sweden 1976; PhD University of Lund, Sweden 1977; Specialist in Endodontics, USA 1981; Postdoctoral Program Director, University of Pennsylvania 1981-1982; DDS USA 1989; Chair/postdoctoral director, Columbia University 1992 - present.

Thfts University School of Dental Medicine Department of Endodontics One Kneeland St. Boston, MA 02111

The program began in 1965. Six (6) students are selected each year for a two (2) year certificate program. Daniel Green is Chairman of the Department of Endodontics and Director of Postgraduate Endodontics. He is one of five full-time faculty. There is one half-time faculty and one 30% faculty. In addition there are 21 additional members of the faculty who are part-time and devote 1/2 day per week to the department.

Fifteen faculty are Diplomates of the American Board of Endodontics and ten more have completed the Part I exam­ination and are progressing toward diplo­mate status.

Please Note We are happy to have so many requests

to the college! Please do not call the AAE or the ABE, as they have been

inundated with calls about the college. Contact the college by phone at (630) 510-7136. Our fax number is (630)

510-7176 or email Susan Hawkinson our administrative secretary at cod­

abe96@comcast.net. The COD website is www.collegeofdiplomates.org.Itis a wealth of information for candidates in

the process of becoming board certified. Thanks for your inquiries!

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Photo Memoriesfrom Summer Conference 2006

Photos compliments of Eric Rivera

FINAL COST BREAKDOWN SUMMER CONFERENCE 2006 - HYATT TAMAYA RESORT by Fred Goodman, Meeting Chair

INCOME: Administrative:

Sponsors (11) @ $2500 $27,500 UPS $99.58

Guest Registrations

TOTAL INCOME

$45,390

$72,890

Blick Art An- Long Distance Misc Supplies

$6.41 $20.68 $49.90

Binders $62.26 EXPENSES: Lanyards, Nametags $20.68

1)Hotel Rooms and Incidental Printing $225.21 .......................................................................$73.27 Charges for Speakers $955.62 .......................................................................$22.50

Room & tax =$1635.48 Envelopes $16.11 Guest Services = $412.34 Postage $263.25 Room Credit for camp nights = $1,218.50 ............................................................................$39

Sponsor Posters $44.302) Planned Food and Beverages $54,218.33 Paper $34.25Food =$3,6405.61 E-Promos Mugs $776.83

Beverage =$5,717.25 TOTAL $3,819.69 Misc =$625

Service Charges + $8,406.55 SITE VISIT EXPENSES: (Fred Goodman) (Hotels, Airfare, Auto Rental, Meals, ect.) 3) Audio-Visual Total $3,771.02 Speaker Honorariums $6,0004) Misc Charges (Business Center) $514.31 Hotel,Phone,Entertainment,Cont. Ed $16,033.93

Total Hotel Expenses $59,459.28

Total Paid to Date ($2,4750.00) TOTAL ALL EXPENSES $84.406.15 BALANCE DUE $34,709.28 INCOME $72,890.00

EXPENSES $84.406.15 (SUBSIDY) ($11,516.15)OTHER EXPENSES

Administrative Secretary (SC hrs) $3, 125 Hotel = $1,792.51 Car Rental = $169 - Airfare = $169.30 Complete report with itemization available on website

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2006 Louis I. Grossman Luncheon is a Success! The Grossman luncheon, honor­

ing the endodontists who achieved Board certification in 2005 was held at the AAE meeting in Hawaii on Thursday March 30. Mentors, teachers, family and friends gathered to honor their outstanding achievement.

Dr. Charles Bertolami, the dean at UCSF School of Dentistry spoke on "Why Our Ethics Curricula Don't Work: A Wink vs. a Blink". He examined the shortcoming of existing ethics curricula. He emphasized that dental school is a suf­ficiently intensive experience and during

this time there is an unparalleled opportu­nity to positively influence students in their ethical formation on a deep personal

level. This opportunity should not be lost. Please enjoy the photos on the

following page. They are fromthe lunch­eon of Dr. Bertolami and the new diplo­mates.

Remember to mark your calendars now so you can join us in Philadelphia to honor the 2006 diplomates!

A special thanks to Dr. Eric Rivera and the AAE for sharing their pictures

with us!

University ofMichigan Endodontology Annual Review by George Goodis

The 2006 University of Michigan 19th Annual Review of the Biological and Clinical Aspects of Endodontology was held on March 16, 17, 18,2006 and it was a great success.

The two and one half day board program presented a com prehensive study of the most recent endodontic research as

well as a follow up of the classic endodontic literature review. The U of M Conference stressed the value of evidence base endodontics.

The course objective is to offer the most pertinent endodontic information that candidates for American Board cer­tification will utilize for their Board preparation.

The College of Diplomates sponsored a soft drink/wine and hors d'oeuvre reception at the completion of the second lecture day and it was well attended.

During my introduction of Dr. Carl Newton, who was the visiting AAE/ABE Director, I shared the history of the COD and its mission to mentor and educate candidates for Board certifica­tion.

Dr. Newton followed with his, in depth, presentation of the Board guidelines, requirements and time lines. He detailed any changes in the Board process and the challenges that every can­didate needed to know.

Dr. Newton, former COD Secretary and Director, acknowl­edged the COD efforts to increase the numbers of candidates taking the three stages of Board certification and to increase the percentages of candidates successfully passing the Boards. Dr. Newton is to be thanked for his leadership with the COD and now with his ABE service. He has been a great ambassador for the Specialty of Endodontics.

University of Detroit-Residents (L-R) Dr. Curtis Brimley, Dr. Gary Johnson, Dr. Bradley Ginzler, Dr. George Goodis, Dr. Jack Yu,and

Dr. Mary Dahuleanu

(lrR) Dr. Arthur H. Jeske. Chair - Pharmacology - University of Texas ­HOltston· Dental Branch, Dr. Carl W Newton, Secretary - American Board of Endodontists, Dr. Neville J. McDonald Chair, Department of Endodontics· University ofMichigan, Dr. George T. Goodis . College of Diplomates

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Report on the COD Summer Conference or "A Respite at the Santa Ana Pueblo" by Debra Meadows

This year's biannual College of the Santa Ana Pueblo home. A tribal Fe and Albuquerque added to the endless Diplomates conference held at the Hyatt flutist played a lovely welcoming song choices for excitement. It was fun to run Tamaya Resort in New Mexico on August and the head of the tribal gaming council into fellow diplomates in the relaxed set­2-4, was informative endodontically as welcomed us with a Native American ting. well as culturally. The two speakers were blessing. Jerry Westenhaver, the general Friday morning came all too soon and Drs. Markus Haapasalo and Richard manager of Tamaya resort gave us some Dr. Haapasalo finished his portion of the Schwartz. The conference was held in a background information on the resort and program, "Persistent Infections". Then unique setting this year. The resort is sit- how it came to be situated on tribal lands. Dr. Richard Schwartz from San Antonio uated on 500 acres of Native American Dr. Fred Goodman, president of the spoke after the morning break. His lec­land with spectacular views of the majes- COD opened the meeting by welcoming ture was titled, "Everything an tic Sandia Mountains and the Rio Grande. us and introducing Dr. Harold Goodis, the Endodontist needs to know about restora-It is the largest resort ever developed on program coordinator. AAE President, Dr. ti ve dentistry but is afraid to ask". He Native American land and their ancient John Olmstead was in attendance and spoke mainly from his personal experi­cultural heritage permeates the air. With gave us some information on the state of ence and "studies" done in his private such great speakers and such a rich set- the AAE. Then our first lecturer, Dr. endodontic practice. He was even confi­ting, the mood was set for a wonderful Haapasalo began his talk titled, "It's all dent enough to discuss implants with a time. about Infections ....almost". roomful of endodontists! We had some

After checking into the resort on Dr. Haapasalo started his discussion lively discussion and then were dismissed Wednesday, we met for the welcome on resorptions and encouraged participa- to enjoy the afternoon and evening on our reception and barbeque. We dined on tion from the audience. He kept us inter- own. Southwestern-style cuisine while listening ested with his excellent multi-media pres- Saturday morning Dr. Schwartz con-to the music of "South by Southwest". As entation and his jokes, including his tinued his program, which included the sun began to set, we connected with wife's favorite shopping spots in nearby restoration of endodontically treated teeth. old friends. We enjoyed the lovely out- Santa Fe. Thursday- morning ended and He and Dr. Hasspasalo stayed for ques­of-doors until the moon rose over the we all went to plan our afternoon activi- tions and that ended the lecture part of the Sandia Mountains. It was a great start for ties after visiting the sponsor's booths. program. Saturday evening we had a the conference. The Tamaya Resort offered us fine closing reception and dinner. Many cou-

Early Thursday morning, we met for dining, golfing, hiking, horseback riding, pIes danced away the night to music by breakfast and were ushered into class for hot air balloon rides and even Native "Hot Biscuit". The conference was a a cultural welcome by the tribe that calls American breadmaking (pass the jam, great success and a good time was had by

please!). The surrounding areas of Santa all.

(L-R) Drs. Fred Goodman, Marcus Haapasalo, Richard Schwartz and Harold Goodis

(L-R) Drs. Fred Goodman; Richard Schwartz, John Olmstead, Marcus Haapasalo and Harold Goodis

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Dr. Charles Bertolami Dean at UCSF School of Dentistry

2006 Grossman Luncheon