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LDAlsu school of dentistryDr. Henry A. Gremillion, DeanLSU School of DentistryReuniting, Reconnectingspontaneous moment happenedA during Alumni Day last October.Because it struck a chord with theaudience, I wanted to share it.Our current SGA president, ChrisFeldman—while telling the audienceof 350 alumni about upcomingstudent activities—candidly said, “Myfirst year in dental school was thehardest year of my life.” For just aminute, the whole room stood still. Ithink a lot of us agreed.When I reflect on my four yearsin dental school…the experiencesthat transformed me and the closefriendships I formed… I can partiallyattribute it to the fact that it was achallenging time. And since graduating32 years ago, I’ve watched those bondsgrow year after year. When I travel to Houma, Monroe,all around the state to talk to area district associations, Ifeel at home with friends.Relationships are such an integral part of our lives.It takes deliberate effort to keep those relationshipsgoing, especially because many of us are in solopractices–65% according to a survey by the ADA. Dayin and day out, we usually don’t interact with otherdentists, much less our former classmates. That’sone of the reasons the LDA Annual Session and NewOrleans Dental Conference is such a tremendousresource. It’s a unique opportunity to catch up,reminisce and learn more from each other, not justabout dentistry but about what life has taught us.A special part of the conference are the classreunions coordinated through the LSUHSC School ofDentistry Alumni Association. This year, class reunionsare offered for the classes of 1975, 1980, 1985, 1990,1995, 2000 and 2005. In addition, the school’s annualalumni reception will be at Harrah’s Hotel, VieuxCarré Ballroom in New Orleans from 5 to 7 p.m.Dr. Charles Foy, seated, is surrounded by formerclassmates from the Class of 1984, from left, Drs.L. Stephen Ortego, Ike House and Eddie Hebert.The reception is for all graduates. It’sanother great opportunity to reconnectwith over 300 dental professionalsfrom Louisiana and across the country.Last year, the class of 1984, a groupthat has produced so many leaders,had their 25th reunion. Dr. Ike House,who coordinated the reunion, recentlyshared his thoughts about reconnectingwith his classmates.“When I think about our class,I think of old friends who mean somuch because they know where youhave been,” Ike said. “That’s why mydental school classmates, the ones whowent through the ‘dental wars,’ are soimportant to me. You never know whichfriends will bring valuable insights whenyou visit with them. Our four yearsat the dental school gave us the opportunity for aboveaverage income and the respect that comes with being ahealth care professional. You cheat your classmates butmostly yourself when you don’t come to reunions.”Dr. Eddie Hebert, also from the Class of 1984,commented that, “we get so involved with the busynessof running a practice, raising family and othercommitments that it’s easy to lose touch with the goodtimes we had in dental school. That’s why reunions aregreat. For just a few precious hours, we can pull backand reflect on those past years. Nothing replaces thestories that keep coming up about a certain teacher,a patient case, TGIF or the daily ritual of grinding itout day after day. This past reunion, we told some ofthe same stories from 10 years ago and it was like wewere there all over again. Just seeing someone’s faceor recognizing their voice in the crowd keeps bringingback those great memories.”Thank you, Ike and Eddie. I could not have said itbetter. For more details, contact jcourv@lsuhsc.edu or(504) 941-8120.26 LDA Journal
LSUHSC School of Dentistry EventsPlease contact Candice Castro in AlumniAffairs by phone at (504) 941-8120 or e-mailat ccastr@lsuhsc.edu for more information.Saturday, March 6, 20104th Annual LSUSD Clay Pigeon ShootTallow Creek Shooting Grounds, Covington9:00 a.m.Friday, April 9, 2010LSUSD Alumni ReceptionHarrah’s Hotel, New Orleans5:00-7:00 p.m.Friday, May 14, 201010th Annual LSUSD Golf ClassicTamahka Trails Golf Club atParagon Casino Resort, Marksville8:00 a.m. Shotgun StartFriday, September 24, 2010Alumni DayLSUHSC School of Dentistry, New Orleans8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Membership eligibility requirements apply.KEEP YOUR PRACTICE HEALTHY WITH THE HELP OF CAMPUS FEDERAL.Dr. Marci Fabre is well trained to treat medical issues. When it came todiagnosing the financial needs of her new clinic, however, she sought asecond opinion. Our Business Services team provided guidance on managinga business, lines of credit and equipment loans. Call today and let us showyou how to keep your practice financially healthy. NOW THAT’S SMART.225.769.8841 campusfederal.orgWinter 2009 27
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