Lasting Impressions | Fall 2016

“Obsolescence is a fate devoutly to be wished, lest science stagnate and die.” —Stephen Jay Gould, Wonderful Life At Nova Southeastern University’s College of Dental Medicine (CDM), dental science is alive, well, and cer- tainly not obsolete. As the CDM approaches its 20th anniversary in 2017, it continues to grow and progress through the e orts of our faculty members, students, and team members. is issue of Lasting Impressions showcases how our students continue to make a di erence. Not only do they expect to become great dentists, but our students want to make a di erence in the world by helping others. Our award-winning Give Kids A Smile program is a testament to their creative and generous energy. e Department of Periodontology, under the leadership of Maria Hernandez, D.D.S., demonstrates how periodontal education can improve a patient’s health, and how residents and faculty members are generating new knowledge and contributing to the oral health sciences. e College of Dental Medicine continues to bene t from recruiting out- standing faculty members. Judith Chin, D.D.S., joined the Department of Pediatric Dentistry as director of the Advanced Education Program in Pediatric Dentistry. Learn how she is making a signi cant impact on dental education and oral health policy in the specialty of pediatric dentistry. Our CDM Alumni Society and Friends continues to grow and connect with our graduates. Alumni receptions will be held throughout the year at several of the specialty meetings, including the American Academy of Periodontology, the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, the American Association of Pediatric Dentistry, the American Academy of Orthodontics, the American Association of Endodontics, and the Florida Dental Convention in Orlando on June 23, 2017. If you can’t attend the receptions, check in with your classmates via email and let us know what you are doing. We want to include you in our alumni notes column. We look forward to hearing from you, so email Rosalie Marin at rm1147@nova.edu with your updates. Linda C. Niessen, D.M.D., M.P.H., M.P.P. Dean and Professor College of Dental Medicine Nova Southeastern University Message from the Dean FALL 2016 • VOLUME 3, NUMBER 2 NSU Lasting Impressions is produced by NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY’S College of Dental Medicine 3200 South University Drive Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33328-2018 NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY George L. Hanbury II , Ph.D. President and Chief Executive Officer HEALTH PROFESSIONS DIVISION Frederick Lippman , R.Ph. , Ed.D. HPD Chancellor COLLEGE OF DENTAL MEDICINE Linda C. Niessen , D.M.D., M.P.H., M.P.P. Dean and Professor CDM ALUMNI SOCIETY ADVISORY BOARD Amir Akhavan , 2014; Timothy Case , 2001; Daniel Crossen , 2011; Karen McKenzie , 2007; Ashley Millstein , 2011; Liz Montero , 2011; Michelle Palmer-Español , 2010; Chris Phelps , 2003; Pamela Steiger , 2012; Chris (Steven) Villanueva , 2004 EXECUTIVE EDITOR Scott Colton , B.A., APR HPD Director of Medical Communications and Public Relations MANAGING EDITOR Oline H. Cogdill ART DIRECTOR Susan Tischenkel-Hayward , Associate Director/ Senior Graphic Designer, Office of Publications OFFICE OF PUBLICATIONS Ron Ryan , Director Sheryl Koral , University Editor Carol Reynolds-Srot , Associate Editor/Copywriter Roberta Harris-McCafferty , Graphic Production Manager NSU Impressions lasting NSU Lasting Impressions welcomes your letters, comments, and suggestions. Please send them to Rosalie Marin at rm1147@nova.edu . Nova Southeastern University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate’s, bac- calaureate, master’s, educational specialist, doctorate, and professional degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Nova Southeastern University. Nova Southeastern University admits students of any race, color, sex, age, nondisqualifying disability, religion or creed, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school, and does not discriminate in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, schol- arship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs. 09-048-16SAT