Fall 2006 - College of Dental Medicine - Columbia University

Leadership Institute of the American DentalEducation Association. Dr. Zubiaurre will join otheroutstanding academics (see p.23, Vincent B. Ziccardi'89) selected to participate in one of the nation’s topleadership development programs for health professionseducation. Working individually and in teamsduring their fellowship year, participants network attheir home institutions and with each other to gatherinformation on educational organization and management,and also to develop personal and professionalgrowth. This year’s select group of 17 Fellows is theseventh annual class of the Institute.The American Academy of Pediatrics and theAmerican Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recentlyintroduced the Oral Health Risk Assessment PreceptorshipProgram. It is intended to help those medicalsites where some patients may not be able to afford apediatric dentist when needed. The AAP/AAPD programhas identified pediatric dentists who will providetraining in oral health care to staff at such sites. DR.KAVITA KOHLI, Director of Advanced Education inPediatric Dentistry for CDM and Children’s Hospitalof New York, is working with the program to makethis service available at sites in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.Events Calendar & CE CoursesAlumni Reception: Boston Yankee Dental CongressFriday, January 265:30 to 7:30 p.m. Boston College Room, Boston Marriott Copley PlaceThursday, February 1Sunday, February 11Friday, February 23Thursday, March 1Saturday, March 10Friday, March 16Friday, March 23Wednesday, April 1Friday, April 20Tuesday, April 24Thursday, April 26Wednesday, May 2Young Alumni and Student Reception. 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Divine Bar, 236 West 54th Street, NYCAlumni Luncheon Reception at Charley's Crab Palm Beach. 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Palm Beach, FloridaSinus Elevation Surgery. Lecture & Hands-on. 6 Credits13th Annual Dental Alumni Evening Seminar. 5:45 to 9:00 p.m., Rosie O’Grady’s, 800 7th Ave, NYCPatricia McLean Symposium in Dental Hygiene. 5 CreditsIntegrating the CEREC System Into Your Practice. 6 CreditsPostdoctoral Endodontics Program 40th Anniversary Celebration. Including Irving Naidorf Lecture,luncheon and evening event. Columbia University Medical CenterTransition Your Practice:The Time to Plan is Now. 4 CreditsManaging the Patient with Diabetes Mellitus in the Dental Office. 5 CreditsAlumni Reception: Greater Long Island Meeting 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Hilton Hotel, Melville, NYEndodontics Alumni Reception at American Association of Endodontics Meeting6:00 to 9:00 p.m., Philadelphia MarriottIntegrating Modern Orthodontic and Endodontic Concepts into the Dental Practice. 4 CreditsFriday, May 4 Class Reunion Day for 5-year reunion classes 1937 to 2002Monday, May 7Friday, May 11Wednesday, May 16Thursday, May 17Saturday, May 26Wednesday, June 13Friday, June 15Saturday, October 206th Annual Henry Chang Jr. ’74 Memorial Golf OutingRockland Country Club, Sparkill, NYAging and Oral Health: Preparing for the Baby Boomers. 3 CreditsColumbia University Commencement. 10 a.m. Columbia University Morningside CampusCollege of Dental Medicine Graduation. 11 a.m. Columbia University Medical Center GardenPediatric Dentistry Alumni Reception, San Antonio,TexasOral Health and the Cancer Patient Including an Update on Bisphosphonates. 3 CreditsPostdoctoral Graduation. 10:00 a.m. Columbia University Medical CenterMark your fall calendars for the College of Dental Medicine 90th Anniversary Gala!This festive, black-tie affair at Low Library will feature fabulous entertainment, distinguished honorees,and an opportunity to support our alma mater.34primus2006For further information regarding these events and courses, please contact Melissa Welshat 212-305-6881 or mmw7@columbia.edu.