NSU CDM Lasting Impressions Fall 2018

2 | COLLEGE OF DENTAL MEDICINE Linda C. Niessen, D.M.D., M.P.H., M.P.P. Dean and Professor College of Dental Medicine Nova Southeastern University “Dear Dean Niessen, I wanted to send a short note to tell you that I teach at a residency program at Jersey Shore University Medical Center/Hackensack Meridian, and we have one of your graduates this year. His name is Michael DiSanto, and he is an absolute gem. He’s well prepared clinically and is the consummate professional. I have worked with him on a few periodontal surgeries, and his skills are very impressive. He is a real credit to NSU. I’ve taught for three years now—and I have really enjoyed working with the residents—but this group is excellent, and Michael stands out.” —Maxine Feinberg, D.D.S. This email makes any dean’s and faculty member’s day. It also serves as an excellent introduction to this issue of Impressions , which features our graduates—both D.M.D.s and advanced education residents. They are beginning their careers throughout the world, and in a variety of settings from private practice to the military. Improving oral health often involves part- nerships. This issue describes two key partnerships that are enabling NSU CDM students and residents to learn to care for unique popula- tions. Caridad Health Center in Boynton Beach provides health care to low-income children and adults. A partnership between the CDM and Caridad enables pediatric dental residents and faculty members to provide dental care for very young children. A grant from the Quantum Foundation funded this important program. Another successful and long-standing partnership with the Broward County Health Department is our Cypress Creek Dental Clinic, which provides dental care to patients with HIV and educates dental students on the important role oral health plays. The CDM continues to make a difference in patients’ lives. The Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department has certainly made a difference for Jeff Simon. Read about how a flyer may have saved a life. Finally, on a personal note, it is difficult to believe that it has been five years since I was appointed dean of the NSU College of Dental Medicine. It continues to be a privilege to serve in this role. The commitment of our faculty members to the NSU Core Values and to providing our students with the NSU Edge remains steadfast. Fins Up! Go Sharks! FALL/WINTER 2018 • VOLUME 5, NUMBER 2 Impressions is produced by NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY 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. Chancellor Irving Rosenbaum , D.P.A., Ed.D., M.P.A. Vice President for Operations 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 and Creative Services OFFICE OF PUBLICATIONS AND CREATIVE SERVICES Bernadette Bruce , Director Sheryl Koral , University Editor Carol Reynolds-Srot , Associate Editor/Copywriter Roberta Harris-McCafferty , Production Manager Impressions welcomes your letters, comments, and sugges- tions. Send them to Rosalie Marin at rosalie.marin@nova.edu. Nova Southeastern University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate’s, baccalaureate, 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, gender, gender identity, military service, veteran status, or national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities gen- erally accorded or made available to students at the school, and does not discriminate in administration of its educational policies, admis- sions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs. Any such acts are unacceptable and strictly prohibited by the university. 06-025-18SAT IMPRESSIONS Message from the Dean