NSU CDM Impressions Fall/Winter 2019

40 | COLLEGE OF DENTAL MEDICINE CDM AWARDS CDM Awards The CDM’s Department of Endodontics earned awards for its new endodontic diplomates and a biology research paper from the American Associ- ation of Endodontics (AAE) during its annual meeting in Montreal, Canada. A highlight of the meeting’s four days of networking and workshops is the pinning of the new diplomates. To receive diplomate status, participants must com- plete a written case history and an oral examination. The 2019 meeting marked a new record, as 150 diplomates were inducted in the largest class size to date. The CDM’s four new members are Jason Foreman, D.D.S.; Geoffrey Sas, D.D.S.; Mary E. Sorrentino, D.M.D.; and Taner C. Sayin, D.D.S., department chair. The department also received a Journal of Endodon- tics award. The monthly publication showcases the latest changes in the field with new practice methods, technology, and case studies. The CDM’s Department of Endodontics collaborated with peers and current faculty members, including Michael Flax, D.D.S., M.S., postgraduate director, and Sayin. The department earned the award for its biology research paper “Culture-Independent Characterization of the Microbiome of Healthy Pulp.” The research tests if healthy pulp lacks bacteria. DNA and RNA samples were taken from the pulp of each tooth from 10 patients who took part in the study, resulting in evidence that bacteria DNA can still be detected in healthy teeth. The department continues to make great strides in the field, from hosting its annual alumni congress last spring and performing dental work abroad in Barce- lona, Spain, to launching a global project that will bring several continuing education courses to NSU. u NSU Endodontics Receives Diplomate and Research Kudos Kenneth M. Hargreaves, D.D.S., Ph.D., editor of the Journal of Endodontics (left), presents the Basic Research: Biology Award to Taner C. Sayin. Keith Sonneveld, D.D.S., (OMFS, ’19), received a Resident Scientific Award from the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS). Sonneveld is a fellow in cosmetic and advanced maxillofacial surgery at Aesthetics International USA in Alpharetta, Georgia. The AAOMS honored more than 20 of its members during its 100th anniversary celebration for their contributions to the specialty through their out- standing research, education, and advocacy. u Resident Honored