Winter 2007 - University of Rochester Medical Center

The Hot SeatEastman Department of Dentistry ~ Division of Orthodontics Newsletter Winter 2007“Forward and Onward”…Who We Are, Where We Are, and Where We’re Going...Growing in Quality, as well as Quantity...Dr. Subtelny, Professor EmeritusEffective 7/01/06, Dr. Subtelny has become ProfessorEmeritus, a lifetime appointment. Dr. Subtelny will continueto teach Hot Seat, craniofacial dysmorphology andearly orthodontic treatment as well as continue to overseeearly treatment cases in the clinic.Drs. Deeney and Fishman welcome increased facultydutiesA couple of Eastman’s most loyal and respected facultyhave accepted expanded duties in within the division oforthodontics. Effective January 2007, Dr. MarshallDeeney will expand his clinical duties to one and a halfdays per week. Dr. Deeney will continue in the capacityas biomechanics director and has assumed administrativeduties this year. Additionally, Dr. Deeney will becomethe director of the orthodontic program, as director, willincrease his time at Eastman to two and a half days perweek.What we’re made of…The Eastman Dental Center Division of Orthodontics iscomprised of three programs: The Orthodontics programis currently a 2­year domestic/3­year internationalprogram which is scheduled to transition to a thirty­sixmonth program in 2009. Current 3rd year resident, Dr.Joana Godinho, is the inaugural 3rd year internationalstudent. At the current time, there are 13 students inorthodontics.Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction (TMJD) is a oneyear program with an option for a second year of studies.Currently, there are six students in the TMJD program.The final program within our division is the researchprogram. There are currently three researchstudents.Effective November 2005, Dr. Leonard Fishman assumedthe duties of director of research. Under Dr.Fishman’s leadership, senior resident research projectswill continue the tradition of high quality orthodontic researchwith a renewed commitment to publication andcommunication of the research outcomes to alumni andthe orthodontic community. Along with his commitment toresearch, Dr. Fishman will continue teaching his skeletalmaturation index course to the junior residents and remainsas a clinical attending faculty overseeing patienttreatment on Mondays.Dr. Toro Hoshino joins Eastman FacultyDr. Hoshino, class of 1994, joined the Eastman faculty asa visiting associate professor. Dr. Hoshino presented tothe division on October 20, his experience utilizing theDamon self­ligating system. While maintaining a successfulpractice in Japan, Dr. Hoshino will return to Eastmanin February of 2007 as part of his academic appointment.Two of our loyal staff team members have been promoted.Linda Feruzza is now operations supervisor, responsiblefor clinical operations and management.Shar Connelan is the clinic treatment coordinator, ensuringthat patient care is scheduled and appointed properlyand effectively.Debbie Dake was hired in September as the fourth clinicalassistant. Prior to joining the staff in our division,Debbie served as a clinical technician at Strong MemorialHospital for 12 years.Financial ResponsibilityThe fiscal state of the Division of Orthodontics isstrong. Positive contributions from orthodontic clinicalrevenue have resulted in a 20% increased net margin.This increase has been the basis for hiring faculty andstaff. Additionally, research extramural funding of approximately$600,000 per year comprises a significantcontribution to our budget ultimately enhancing oureducational mission. The combined gains in clinicalorthodontic revenue and research funding have promotedEastman Dental Center Division of Orthodonticsto the most productive program in North America.

PAGE 2CURRENT EVENTS AT EASTMANHistory was made at Eastman in May 2006 when the firstmini­implants were placed at the program. On May 19, Eastmanhosted a mini­implant course for RMO Dual Top miniscrews.Dr. Robert Vanarsedall, chairman of the OrthodonticProgram at the University of Pennsylvania, guided the orthodonticresidents and visiting orthodontists from around thecountry through the background and different types of miniscrewhardware in the morning session.The afternoon was spent on the clinic floor where tenscrews were placed in three of EDC clinic patients. All of therecipient patients are under active treatment by the EDCresients, and were believed that would benefit from implantsas additional anchorage for their treatment. In those examples,implants were placed for mesialization of lower molars,distalization of upper molars and intrusion of upper molars.Dr. Clark teaches his newlittle sister, Dr. Lai, how toshoot excellent intraoralphotos, while holding hisown retractors. Can yousay talent???THE HOT SEATIt’s All in the Family!Dr. Mozafari bonds upyet another case.Temporary anchorage devices offer exciting new possibilitiesfor clinical orthodontics and we are delighted to havethe opportunity to learn and experience all the “pros andcons” of those new devices. The course was well attendedby residents, faculty and general orthodontic practitionersfrom around the nation.Invisalign course coming up!This February, we will have the pleasure of listening to Dr.Timothy Wheeler, chairman of the Orthodontics Departmentat the University of Florida, lecturing about Invisalign atEastman. Dr. Wheeler is an accomplished lecturer and hasextensive experience working with Invisalign.VISITING ALUMNI LECTURE SERIESWe are excited to announce a recent addition to the OrthodonticProgram. Dr. Toru Hoshino, a 1994 ortho graduate,recently traveled to Rochester from Tokyo, Japan, to presentthe inaugural lecture of the “Visiting Alumni LectureSeries.” The series was created to give our accomplishedalumni the opportunity to share their wisdom and experiencewith our residents. Participation is voluntary and expensesare assumed by the participant – just another example ofthe legendary support and commitment that our alumni haveshown for the Orthodontic Program over the years. Futurespeakers in this academic year include Dr. Bruce Haskell(1975) and Dr. John Graham (2004). This is great opportunityfor our residents and a unique forum for our alumni tosupport orthodontic education. Anyone who would like tocontribute is invited to contact Dr. Ron Bellohusen(rbelloh1@stny.rr.com) or Dr. Leonard Fishman(Lenfishman@aol.com).Dr. Ehsani teaches Dr.Larson the art of perfectionas they examinemodels in the lab.Dr. Teng looks on asDr. Watson showsoff the handiwork ofone off Dr. Sayre’scases.Drs. Arnason and Dr. Hoodreview their latest case in atreatment planning session.ROAD TRIP! GORP 2006 in Ann Arbor, Michigan was anincredible time for all 13 residents. In typical Eastman style,we were the first crew on every bus to functions and the lastones to go home, usually hours after the official sponsoredparty was over. We sported royal blue t­shirts, adapting theSuperman logo to symbolize the strengths of Eastman.

Page 3Future AlumniCongratulations to the class of 2008Dr. A. Lauren Hood grew up in the small farm town ofMcLeansboro in Southern Illinois. She received her B.S.from Southern Illinois, University Edwardsville. She hasspent the past four years at Southern Illinois UniversitySchool of Dental Medicine earning her D.M.D. and enjoyingall the challenges of dental school. She is excited to makethe move out East with her soon­to­be husband. Within thenext month, she will be taking board exams, getting married,graduating, and moving from the only state in which she hasever lived. Needless to say, it is going to be an exhaustingbut awesome time in her life. She has two pets, one cat andone dog. She enjoys running, snow skiing, horse back riding,photography, shopping, and pretty much anything outdoors.Although she'll be many miles away...she'll still be aproud St. Louis Cardinals fan at heart!Dr. Yu­Ching Lai was born and raised in Taiwan. Shegraduated from National Yang­Ming University, School ofDentistry in Taipei in 2001. She received one­year generaldentistry training and worked in private practice for one yearbefore coming to the United States. From 2003 to 2004, sheattended the fellowship program in TemporomandibularJoint Dysfunction (TMJD) at the University of Rochester,Eastman Dental Center and participated in TMJ researchsince. In the fall of 2004, she began graduate studies in theMaster of Science Program in Dental Science at the Universityof Rochester and completed her master thesis in May,2006. She is married and enjoys reading, music, cooking,and her new enthusiasm, skiing.Dr. Douglas Larson was born and raised in Lakewood,New York. After high school he moved to State College, PAand received his B.S. in Biology from Penn State Universityin 1995. After college, he moved to Buffalo to start dentalschool and graduated in May of 2000. After graduation hestayed in Buffalo, NY and completed a 1­year GPR programat Buffalo General Hospital. Upon completion of his GPR,Doug moved back home and practiced general dentistry for3 years. The last 2 years he has lived in Rochester with hiswife, Andrea, and has been a TMJD Fellow at Eastman. Heenjoys sports, fishing and outdoor activities while spendingtime with family and friends.The Hot SeatDr. Todd Moore was born and raised in Vancouver, BritishColumbia. He received a B.Sc. in biochemistry and a M.Sc. indental science from the University of British Columbia. He attendeddental school at the University of Western Ontario inLondon, Ontario. He is an avid golfer, and was a member ofthe UBC varsity golf team. He also loves hockey and the VancouverCanucks. His fiancée, Ellen, will be a student of theAEGD program at Eastman. They plan to be married next year!Dr. Jesse Teng was born and raised in New York City. Heattended the Bronx High School of Science, a New York Cityspecialized high school. He moved to Baltimore to attend theJohns Hopkins University and earned a B.S. in biomedical engineeringin 1999. Upon graduation, he moved to WashingtonD.C. and worked as a consultant with Accenture, Ltd, a leadingworldwide management consulting firm, for two and a halfyears. He returned to New York City in 2002 to begin his dentaltraining at Columbia University School of Dental and Oral Surgery.In 2004, after his second year in dental school, he marriedhis wife, Bonnie. In his spare time, Jesse enjoys volleyball,golf, and traveling!Welcome BBQ at Dr. Kyrkanides’s HouseTo welcome the arrival of the Class of 2008, Dr. Kyrkanideshosted a division BBQ at his house. The food was great andthe atmosphere was family­oriented and festive. In what maybe the inception of another Eastman tradition, all in attendancehad a great time.For a job well done...The faculty, staff, and residents at Eastman want to congratulateDr. Gisli Arnason, class of 2007, for his crowning achievementthis year in Las Vegas at the AAO. Dr. Arnason participatedin the Hu­Friedy wire bending contest with hundreds ofother contestants and took home FIRST PLACE.Senior Residents visit Dr. Mark HatalaOn the first Wednesday morning in August, the seniors wereallowed a to take a little break from Dr. Subtelny’s Hot Seat.They were in Binghamton, NY, checking out the practice of Dr.Mark Hatala (EDC Alumni 1993). As the seniors begin to thinkabout life beyond Eastman, this was a wonderful opportunityand the class of ‘07 wants to thank Dr. Hatala for his gracioushospitality.Dr. Marcus Lowry was born and raised in Boise, Idaho.Out of high school, he spent a year at West Point, NewYork. After re­evaluating his goals in life, he then spent acouple of years in Mexico doing a service mission for hischurch. Marcus finished his undergraduate education atBrigham Young University where he received a BS in mechanicalengineering. He then attended the University ofWashington School of Dentistry. He graduated in 2005 andhas since been in general practice in Boise. Marcus hasbeen married to his wife Alicia for seven years. They havetwo children, daughter Ellie is four and son Lucas is one.When he's not doing cartwheels for his children, Marcusloves to golf and snow ski. He also enjoys photography.Marcus and his family are thrilled to be in Rochester and arelooking forward to beginning the Orthodontic Program atEastman.

PAGE 4Class of 2007 Research ProjectsDevelopmental Evaluation of Craniofacial, Skeletal,and Dental Morphology of Prematurely Born ChildrenGisli ArnasonNasal Molding: Three­Dimensional Quantification ofchanges in Unilateral Cleft Lip and Palate InfantsAndy ClarkForm Change Adjacent to Missing Posterior Teeth inthe Mandible: A Morphometric StudyNader EhsaniCephalometric Analysis of Anterior Open Bite In aCross­Sectional Pre­adolescent SampleRoger HennighBrain Inflammation and Craniofacial DevelopmentSetareh MozafariDentoalveolar and Skeletal Changes Associated withthe Herbst Appliance in two Study PopulationsDavid WatsonNext IssueTHE HOT SEAT¨ Update on Biannual Alumni meeting/2007 EDC reunion¨ AxiUm in the Clinic– Eastman moves toward paperlesscharts¨ Orthodontic Alumni Website¨ Anything you send us! Please contact Diane Prinsen atDiane_Prinsen@urmc.rochester.edu or 585­275­5012 orby mail: 625 Elmwood Ave., Box 683, Rochester, NY14620.WORTHY OF NOTE:All six residents from the class of 2006 passed the ABOboards. Congratulations on a job well done!Orthodontist and ArtistDr. Len Fishman recently participated in a regional showcasefor artists demonstrating abstract­designed stonesculptures. The recently created sculpture demonstratedhere is made from red alabaster and black marble. Dr.Fishman mainly sells his sculptures on a commissioned basisor directlyfrom his studioworkshop gal­lery.Evaluation of Skeletal Morphology of Sleep ApneaPatients and Outcomes of Oral Appliances in theTreatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea.Rene YabarA Gene Therapy Model for Orofacial Pain and TMJDysfunction.Paolo FiorentinoPersistent Chronic Pain in the Absence of Mouse TMJPathologyJeffery ToothmanCongratulationsto the Carusofamily on the arrivalof their secondson, Benjamin.Paul, class of2006, his wife Stacey,and theirsons, Paul, Jr. andBenjamin picturedat right.Let’s Keep Up the Good Work!We would like to thank those that have already contributedto the J. Daniel Subtelny Fund. All residents and facultyappreciate your loyalty and generosity. For all orthodonticalumni, faculty, staff and friends who wish to makea donation, you can go online to:www.urmc.rochester.edu/development/gift/makeagift.cfm.Just click on the JD Subtelny Fund in the drop down menu.You can make a credit card gift using a VISA, MasterCard,or JCNB Card. Gifts may also be made by contactingTandra Miller in Dentistry’s Alumni Relations office.tandra_miller@urmc.rochester.edu or 585­273­3172 or mailto 300 East River Rd., PO Box 278996, Rochester, NY 14627­University of Rochester Eastman Dental CenterDivision of Orthodontics625 Elmwood AvenueRochester, New York 14620585.275.5012