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18 Continued from previous page adding two associates over 15 years. Mike then worked in a VA hospital dental clinic, retiring in 1997 with 23 years of government service. He feels that there is no other group more deserving than those who have served our country. Evelyn Loo, RDH – says that her only claim to fame might be as a dental hygienist who owned an ice cream parlor. A patient saw her there and accused her of working both sides of the fence. She practiced hygiene for 40 years, all for UCSF dental alumni: Ken Mar, Lyle Tyler and Richard Naismith. She is married to Edward and has one daughter and one granddaughter. They became political activists in 2006 when the BART headquarters in Oakland, where seniors practiced tai chi, was slated for demolition. They reclaimed Madison Park that was previously occupied by the homeless. Now, in Madison Park, every morning between 7:30 and 9:30, hundreds of seniors can again practice their morning exercises, including tai chi and chi gong. Gail Wiegmann Metcalf, RDH – lives in Albany. She enjoyed being a dental hygienist for 13 years. She has one daughter and one grandson. She is very grateful to the dedicated faculty her class enjoyed and for her wonderful classmates. Linda Chamberlain, RDH – loved the dental hygiene program and San Francisco. She knows that she received a wonderful education at UCSF, and had fun in the process. She worked for several dentists in both general practice and periodontics for 12 years. She thought she would work forever, but rheumatoid arthritis ended her career. If she could do it all over again, she would stay in San Francisco and get an advanced degree that would grant her an opportunity to teach or do research. She is married to Alan. Ann Kerr, RDH – resides in the East Bay, where she has practiced continually for 45 years. She feels privileged and honored to be part of Dr. Gil Oliver’s periodontal practice in Pinole. She works in the office now with new owner Dr. Kourosh Harandi three days per week. She has three children and five grandchildren. Robert Diamond, DDS – is still practicing dentistry part-time. He also works for a charitable foundation to assist retired patients with dental illness. He taught physical diagnosis and oral pathology for 30 years at UCLA. Robert is married to Vivian, and has two children and three grandchildren. He loves and participates in skiing, boating, hiking and restoration of classic cars. jack Hockel, DDS – retired from practice nine years ago, when his son Brian (Class of 1989) took over. Jack continues as editor of a quarterly journal for dentists who use the Crozat appliance in their practice of orthodontics. He published his second book on the subject in 2008; his first was in 1983. Jack and Judie, his wife of 49 years, are expecting their 25th grandchild. Stephen Dean, DDS – retired from practice in 1993 and moved to Camas, Washington. His wife, Sue, died in 2005 after a long illness. Stephen has excellent neighbors, but misses the Bay Area, and enjoys keeping in touch with friends. Susan Havlina, RDH – retired from the New Mexico State Dental Health Department 20 years ago and has been a yoga instructor ever since. She lives in Idaho. Donald Dal Porto, DDS – retired in February, 1991. He moved to La Quinta from Discovery Bay in June 2008. He has two sons (one a pediatric dentist) and five grandchildren. Donald travels, plays golf and enjoys the desert. Leona Young, RDH – worked as a dental hygienist in Berkeley for 10 years. She has been raising beef cattle in Acampo since 1970. She still works part-time in Cattlemen’s Livestock Market in Galt, and enjoys country life. R. Dean Robinson, DDS – moved with his wife, Ramona, and their three children to San Luis Obispo after graduation, where he practiced general dentistry until 1990. He was active as president of the Boy Scouts Council and served as bishop, stake president and regional representative of the twelve for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He learned to speak French when he served for three years as mission president of the Paris Mission. After retirement, Dean moved to Orem, Utah, where he manages his family ranch in Star Valley. For the past 18 years, he has been an advocate for individuals with disabilities, establishing an oral health clinic for those who cannot otherwise access quality dental care. jim Starr, DDS – with his wife, Pam, moved to Vail, Colorado, where they are deeply involved in skiing. He worked with his son Jeff (Class of 1989) at their practice in Palo Alto before retiring in 1999. Jim and Pam have three children. Carl Schrieve, DDS – retired in July 1997. He is 79 years old and has some health problems. He and his wife, Marlys, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary this year. They have three children and two granddaughters. Ruben Burrell, DDS – enjoys sunny Arizona with his wife and family (four children, 12 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren). Ruben is in the process of selling his practice, but loves being a dentist, and worked part-time until October 2009, so that he could complete his full 50 years! At age 81, he works out four days a week, and enjoys hiking, hunting, fishing, dune buggying and water skiing with his family. His family expects him to live past 100. Don Swatman, DDS – retired in 2002. He and his wife, Mary, have enjoyed their extra time by traveling, playing tennis, running their antique business, gardening, houseboating and managing real estate in Modesto and Maui. They also enjoy time with their children and grandchildren. George Payne, DDS – has been married to Marilyn (RDH ’56) for 53 years. They have four children, all graduates of the UC system. He taught part-time in the Division of Orthodontics for 20 years, practiced for 35 years and transitioned his practice to his son Brian (UCSF orthodontics class of 1988) in 1995. He was CDA president in 1988-89, ADA trustee from 1990 to 1994 and a TDIC board member from 1980 to 1986. He loves his profession and can think of none better to provide a necessary and rewarding service to patients. n
alumni profiles > > > SERVICE To THE nATIon PrOFILE: William Metzler, DH’ 75 William Metzler (Metz) was the first male hygienist to attend UCSF. Juggling his education, softball games and work at a bar that he co-owned in downtown San Francisco, Metz was a very colorful classmate. Metz is an involved member of the Hygiene Class of 1975. Each year, the cohesive group enjoys a reunion in conjunction with the Dental Alumni Association’s Annual Scientific Session. Traditionally organized by Martha White, with restaurant and venue selection by Jeanine Cardelli, Lynda Oneto and Kathy Inouye Chu, 2009’s luncheon was again hosted via the generosity of Metz and his wife, Barbara. However, this year, the classmates were surprised with a new revelation by their generous host. Not common knowledge to the classmates of 34 years is the fact that Metz had served in the Vietnam War and is actively involved with improving the mental health of fellow Vietnam veterans. Metz presented each classmate in attendance with the book Back from War, written by his friend 1st Lt. Lee Alley. Metz is a contributing writer (chapter 13) for this book, which was written about events in Vietnam and is an attempt to help soldiers and their families find hope and understanding in life after combat. A heartwrenching, uplifting, warm and enlightening glimpse into a soldier’s life and emotions, this book is timely for its parallels with life experienced by our troops in the Middle East. Metz encourages current soldiers to place a roster of their unit in safekeeping, for the day that soldiers want to reunite with their old military buddies. Camaraderie is key for support with any group. Metz is secretary of the 5th Battalion, 60th Infantry Association, and maintains the association website (members.tripod.com/5thbattalion), which serves as a network for aiding Vietnam vets in finding comrades to share in postwar healing and social support. The nonprofit association’s attendance has grown from a handful of members to almost 800 currently. Plans are underway for their sixth reunion in 2010. Metz served in Vietnam in 1967-1968 and received a Combat Infantryman’s Badge, a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star during his tour. Though currently retired after working in hygiene for many years with his wife, Barbara, who was also a hygienist, Metz spends time golfing, working at the local library and engaging his comrades who served in Vietnam. n PrOFILE: M. Ted Wong, D’ 84 Colonel M. Ted Wong (D ’84) became the ninth commander of the US Army Dental Command on July 10, 2008. He is the senior Army officer responsible for the operational missions of all Army dental activities and dental clinics around the world. A Southern California native, Wong entered active duty in 1984, following graduation from the UCSF School of Dentistry. He received a master’s degree in healthcare administration from Baylor University and a master’s degree in strategic studies from the US Army War College, and is board-certified in prosthodontics. Wong completed a General Dentistry Residency Program at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, and an Advanced Prosthodontic Residency Program at Fort Sam Houston, Texas. He is a graduate of the Army Medical Department (AMEDD) Officer Basic and Advanced Courses, Combined Armed Services Staff School, Command and General Staff College, US Army War College, and Joint Medical Executive Skills Institute CAPSTONE Symposium. He has held a variety of clinical and staff assignments, including OIC, Kelley Barracks Dental Clinic, Germany; staff prosthodontist, Fort Sam Houston; chief, Dental Lab Branch, AMEDD Center & School, Fort Sam Houston; staff officer, HQ, US Army Dental Command, Fort Sam Houston; and dental executive fellow, Office of the Surgeon General (OTSG). Wong commanded the 665th Medical Company (DS), Korea, and the Presidio of Monterey Dental Clinic Command, California. After attending the US Army War College, Wong served as the senior dental staff officer, OTSG, HQDA, and as commander of both the North Atlantic Regional Dental Command and Walter Reed Dental Activity, Washington, DC. Wong’s awards and decorations include the Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal (6 OLC), Army Commendation Medal (2 OLC), Army Achievement Medal (3 OLC) and National Defense Service Medal with one star. He holds the Expert Field Medical Badge and Army Staff Identification Badge, and is the recipient of the Surgeon General’s “A” proficiency designator. Wong is a member of the Order of Military Medical Merit and American Dental Association, a diplomate of the American Board of Prosthodontics and a fellow of the American College of Prosthodontists and the Pierre Fauchard Academy. A son of Po Ping Wong (D ’65), Colonel M. Ted Wong and his wife have two sons and a daughter. n 19
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