Message from UW Orthodontic Department Chair Greg Huang  Dear Alums, I hope each of you and your families are enjoying the holiday season. Here in Seattle, we are “embracing” cooler temps, cloudy skies, and darkness by 4:30. Yes, the days are short, but there is no shortage of things to celebrate and to be thankful for. Our Department continues to thrive, and we had a tremendous 75th anniversary reunion in August at the Suncadia Lodge. With almost 100 alums in attendance, it was truly an event to remember. I have never experienced such a strong sense of family, and such a strong sense of pride. Thanks to the entire UWOAA board for their tireless efforts in orchestrating this event. And special thanks to each of our alumni speakers, who demonstrated that a UW education is all about lifelong learning! Of course, I am thankful to Peter, our outgoing UWOAA president, for his leadership the past 3 years. As you all know, Peter is awesome! And please welcome Sam Finkleman, who is Peter’s successor. I have known Sam since he was a dental student, and I can assure you that the UWOAA is in good hands. The Department is very thankful that we have recruited a talented and promising faculty member to join the Department in January. Dr. Sanghee Lee first underwent orthodontic training at Yonsei University in Korea, and then again, at the Ohio State University. At the OSU, she was mentored by two of our alums – Henry Fields and Zongyang Sun – who we thank for preparing her so well for an academic career! I hope many of you will have a chance to meet and welcome Sanghee in the near future. Finally, I would like to end may message with an ask. All of you know we have been focusing on fundraising for the Turpin-Huang Fund recently, which supports Thesis Day every year. With your generosity, we are now within $100K of our goal. My ask is that we finish this fundraising drive with broad-based support from each of you. Whether your gift is large or small, please demonstrate your support of our Department, which has allowed each of us to have fulfilling careers and lives! I will match each of your donations up to a total of $100K. I would love to report in the next newsletter that more than 100 alums made contributions and the Turpin-Huang Fund is fully funded. For your convenience, here is the link, (UW Ortho Donations) or you can also scan the QR code below. I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again – it is truly a privilege to Chair our Department, and I sincerely appreciate your support. Happy Holidays, everyone!  Greg J. Huang, DMD, MSD, MPH Professor and Chair  Message from UWOAA Board PresidentSamuel Finkleman  Dear Alums,It was wonderful to see many of you at the 75th Reunion at Suncadia Resort this past August! We had a great turnout of nearly 100 alumni. The weekend featured an excellent scientific program of alumni speakers on a variety of topics. Apart from the lectures, Suncadia really had it all – a rousing pickleball tournament, two rounds of golf, and many other outdoor activities. I enjoyed seeing photographs and hearing stories from the past, as well as hearing the newest residents’ enthusiasm for orthodontics. Thank you to all of who came to the reunion, and thank you to the board who worked tirelessly to organize the weekend. You all made the weekend special. I am looking forward to the next reunion, and I hope you will all join me there. As we near year-end, please consider making a donation to support the UWOAA. Donations to specific funds support the activities of those funds. General donations support graduate student research and various faculty and student activities. All of your support contributes to keeping UW one of the best orthodontic programs in the world. Please watch for a separate request to pay 2024 UWOAA dues at the beginning of the New Year. Over the next few years, we hope to modernize our website and to encourage more member involvement. Thank you for all your support! Sincerely,  Samuel Finkleman, DDS, MSD |
Celebrating 75 Years of Excellence in Orthodontics  Celebrating 75 Years of Excellence in Orthodontics at UWWe are delighted to share that we recently marked a significant milestone – the 75th anniversary of the University of Washington Orthodontic Department! From August 18th to 20th, we gathered to reflect on three-quarter of a century of dedication to orthodontic education, research, and clinical practice.Leading the Way in Orthodontic EducationSince its establishment in 1948, the UW Orthodontic Department dedicated itself to shaping the future of orthodontics through cutting-edge education. Our esteemed faculty, passionate students, and dedicated alumni have collectively contributed to the success of our program.Pioneering Research and InnovationThroughout the years, our department served as a hub for groundbreaking research and innovations in orthodontics. From pioneering research methodologies to advancing technology in orthodontic practice, we took pride in our commitment to pushing the boundaries of what was possible.Building a Strong CommunityAt the heart of our success was a vibrant community of orthodontic professionals, researchers, and students who played a crucial role in shaping the legacy of the UW Orthodontic Department. We thank everyone who has been a part of this journey.Celebrating TogetherAs part of our anniversary celebration, we hosted scientific sessions, golf, pickleball, and a variety of social gatherings from August 18th to 20th. We hope you were able to join us and be a part of this momentous occasion. If you missed it, stay tuned for highlights and updates on our UWOAA website and social media channels.Here’s to 75 years of excellence, innovation, and community at the University of Washington Orthodontic Department!  On screen: Pat Turley and Mike Fey, 1978 Hats off – or in this case “on”! Greg Huang acknowledges reunion attendees who have contributed to the Turpin-Huang Endowed Program Support Fund – Nan Hatch, Paul Nelson, Peter Shapiro, and Mike Vermette75th Reunion Scientific Sessions  DON JOONDEPHChair 1975-1984 Moore-Riedel Endowment Associate Professor Emeritus – UW The History of UW Orthodontics  HENRY FIELDSClass of 1977 Dean – Ohio State University 1991-2021 The Future of Orthodontics and Orthodontic Education  NADINE EGGERClass of 1992 Maxillary Expansion with TADS  NAN HATCHClass of 2002 Chair, University of Michigan The Impact of Medications and Medical Conditions on Orthodontics  PIOTR FUDALEJClass of 1998 Professor – Jagiellonian University Adjunct Professor – University of Bern EOS President-elect Gingival Recession in Orthodontic Patients  NICK SALOMEClass of 2001 Lecturer – U of Texas The Grail: Predictable Class II Correction with Aligner Therapy  MIKE VERMETTEClass of 1994 Lecturer – Harvard Practice Valuation  ROOZ KHOSRAVIClass of 2016 Clinical Associate Professor – UW Where Does An In-Office Aligner System Fit In Your Daily Practice?  DAVID COVELLClass of 1993 Chair – University of Buffalo 2017-2023 Chair – OHSU 2003-2017 White Spot Lesions: Methods For Prevention and Treatment  PAT TURLEYClass of 1978 Chair – UCLA 1983-87 1993-97 Editor PCSO Bulletin Managing Horizontally Impacted Mandibular Second Molars  SID VORAClass of 2012 Assistant Professor – UBC The Airway Orthodontist ?A Huge ” Thank You ” to the 2023 UWOAA ORGANIZING COMMITTEE           ALUMNI FAREWELLS June 12, 2022 Dr. Harry Hatasaka Class of 1960 January 2, 2023 Dr. John Anderson Class of 1955 June 4, 2023 Dr. James Takano Class of 1961FACULTY PUBLICATIONS, PRESENTATIONS & HONORS 1. Gu D, Leroux B, Finkleman S, Todoki L, Greenlee G, Allareddy V, Jolley C, Vermette M, Shin K, Kau CH, de Jesus-Vina J, Dolce C. the National Dental Practice-Based Research Network, and Huang G. 2022. Anterior openbite malocclusion in adults: treatment stability and patient satisfaction in National Dental PBRN patients. Angle Orthodontist. 92(1):27-35. 2. Wang J, Banda A, Kau CH, Huang G. 2023. Craniofacial management of anterior open bite: a clinical review. Frontiers of Oral and Maxillofacial Medicine. (in press) 3. Khosravi R, Greenlee G, Vora S, Huang G. 2023. Ankyloglossia and malocclusion causality? Commentary on “Prevalence of ankyloglossia according to different assessment tools: A meta analysis.” JADA. April 21. 4. Hoang E, Sheller B, Greenlee G, Susarla S, Mancl L. 2023. Factors contributing to canine impaction in patients with unilateral cleft lip and palate (UCLP) undergoing alveolar bone grafts (ABG). J Oral Maxillofacial Surgery. July 7. (in press; published online) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.joms.2023.06.029 5. Kitagaito K, Chen ML, Greenlee GM, Roberts S, Bollen A-M. 2023. Malocclusion in pediatric obstructive sleep apnea referred for sleep study. Journal of Dental Sleep Medicine. 10(1) https://www.aadsm.org/docs/jdsm.1.10.2023.o1.pdf 6. Ovard S, Leroux B, Greenlee G, Huang G. 2023. Bias in superimposition of lateral cephalograms in adult anterior openbite patients. AJODO. February Vol 163(2) 222-232e2r https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajodo.2021.10.022 7. Herring SW, Liu ZJ, Rafferty KL, Baldwin MC, Salamati A, Cunningham C, Owart B, Tamasas B. 2022. Repeated botulinum treatment of rabbit masseter causes cumulative tissue damage. Arch. Oral Biol. 141:105480. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.archoralbio.2022.105480. PMID: 35724521 8. Ercoli MD, Alvarez AÁ, Warburton N, Janis CM, Potapova EG, Herring SW, Cassini GH, Tarquini J, Kuznetsov A. 2023. Myology of the masticatory apparatus of herbivorous mammals and a novel classification for a better understanding of herbivore diversity. Zool. J. Linn. Soc. Online ahead of print. https://doi/10.1093/zoolinnean/zlac102/7084908. 9. Baldwin MC, Zarudnaya D, Liu Z-J, Herring SW. 2023. The nasal septum and midfacial growth. Anat. Rec. Special Issue 1-19. PMID: 36965023. 10. Liu Z-J, Rafferty KL, Wang DB, Owart B, Herring SW. 2023. Bilateral treatment of the masseter with botulinum toxin: consequences for mastication, muscle force, and the mandibular condyle. J. Oral Rehabil. 50:775-781. doi:10.1111/joor.13495. PMID: 37178264. 11. Hagel LE and Bollen A-M. 2023. Case Report. PCSO Bulletin. Spring. 12. Tom K, Mancl L, Woloshyn H, Khosravi R, Bollen A-M. 2023. Association between crowding estimation and extraction recommendations in orthodontics. AJODO. Sep 14:S0889-5406(23)00450-X. doi: 10.1016/j.ajodo.2023.07.012. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 37715755. 13. Frenkel ES, Mustafa M, Khosravi R, Woloshyn H, Mancl L, Bollen A-M. Occlusal contacts in patients treated with clear aligners. Submitted, AJODO. In revision (revision submitted 10/16). 14. Eftekhar M, Lee LK, Salamati S, Liu ZJ. 2022. Structural characteristics of periodontal ligaments in the pig model with experimental periodontitis. International Journal of Translational Sciences. 2(1):106-11. 15. Rosero-Salazar D, Honnlee S, and Liu ZJ. 2023.Tongue, palatal, hyoid and pharyngeal muscle activity during chewing, swallowing, and respiration. Arch. Oral Biol. 157 2024, 105845. Online published: Nov. 16. Leotta D, Ly D, Galil B, Wills E, Balu N, Liu ZJ. 2023. Tissue properties and respiratory kinematics of the tongue base and soft palate in the obese OSA minipig model. In press, PLOS ONE, Nov. 17. Liu ZJ, Yang M, Deng MZ, Abdelfattah MY, Baldwin MC, Weaver EM. 2023. Internal kinematics of the tongue base and soft palate during respiration in obese minipigs with obstructive sleep apnea. International J. Oral Science. Submitted, Nov. POSTERS: Fiberoptic Sensor Measure Pig (Sus Scrofa) PDL Strain in Vivo. Hwang I, Nguyen T, Sample M, Sangser A, Romanyk D, Rafferty K, Greenlee G, Popowics T. Poster presentation at the AADOCR/CADR Annual Meeting in Portland, March 2023. Pug-nosed Pigs—What Goes Wrong? Baldwin MC, Rafferty KL, Herring SW. Poster presentation at the International Congress of Vertebrate Morphology in Cairns, Australia, July 2023. PRESENTATIONS: Huang G: Greek Orthodontic Aligner Society, Athens, Sept 2022. Aligners: Past, Present, and Future. Huang G: Seattle Association of Taiwanese Dentists, Seattle, Oct 2022. Aligners: Past, Present, and Future. Huang G: WOCON Annual Session, San Diego, Oct 2022. Anterior Openbite Update. Huang G: COAST, Los Angeles, Oct 2022. The National Anterior Openbite Study. Huang G: TIOF, Taipei, Dec 2022. Aligners: Past, Present, and Future. Huang G: MetroWest Study Club, Omaha, March 2023. 1. Aligners: Past, Present and Future; 2. OSA – What Do We Know? Huang G: CDABO, Coeur d-Alene, ID, July 2023. Aligners: Past, Present, and Future Huang G: University of Florida, Gainesville, August, 2023. Anterior Deepbite and Posterior Openbite. Huang G: Indonesian Orthodontic Society, Makassur, Sept 2023. Aligners: Past, Present, and Future Greenlee G: WSSO Annual Meeting, Bellevue, Feb 2023. Debond! How to safely remove brackets, bands, and bonding resin from tooth surfaces. Joondeph D: UWOAA Meeting, Suncadia, Aug 2023. A History of the UW Orthodontic Department. Herring SW & Liu ZJ: AADOCR Meeting, Portland, March 2023. Dysfunction of the Caudoventral Nasal Septum in Midface Deficient Pigs. Herring SW: Keynote speaker for the Gordon Research Seminar and an invited speaker at the Gordon Research Conference, Craniofacial Biology, Ventura CA, Oct 2022. 1. Cartilage Contributions to Midfacial Growth. Sutures. 2. Sutures. 3. Panel discussion on careers. Sue Herring was also honored at the International Conference of Vertebrate Morphology, Cairns, Australia, in July as the first president in the 1990’s of their society. An all-day symposium focusing on jaws and sutures was held and Zee Liu and Tracy Popowics were among the speakers. Tracy and Kathy Rafferty organized an amazing pig-themed party afterwards! Liu ZJ: International Conference of Vertebrate Morphology, Cairns, Australia, July/Aug 2023. Characteristics of OSA in Obese Minipigs. Liu ZJ: College of Stomatology, The Fourth Military Medical University. Xi’an, China, Sept 2023. Large Animal Models & Oral Craniofacial Diseases. Liu ZJ: The 52nd General Session of American Association of Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (AADOCR), Portland, March 2023. Tissue Stiffness of the Tongue in Obese OSA Minipigs. Liu ZJ: AADOCR, Portland, March 2023. Tongue, Palatal, and Pharyngeal Muscle Activity in Mastication and Respiration. Liu ZJ: AADOCR, Portland, March 2023. Spatial Relationships of Oropharyngeal Structures during Chewing and Swallowing. Liu ZJ: AADOCR, Portland, Oregon, March 2023. Internal Kinematics of the Tongue Base during Chewing and Swallowing. Liu ZJ: AADOCR, Portland, Oregon, March 2023. Dysfunction of the Caudoventral Nasal Septum in Midface Deficient Pigs. Liu ZJ: IADR, Bogota, Columbia, June 2023. Spatial Dynamics of Pharyngeal Regions in Respiration. TEXTBOOKS: Littlewood S, Kandasamy S, and Joondeph D. Stability, Post-treatment Changes and Retention. Orthodontics: Current Concepts and Techniques. CV Mosby Co., 7th Edition, 2023. Graber LW, Vig KWL, Huang GJ, and Fleming PS. Orthodontics: Current Principles and Techniques. Elsevier, 7th Edition, 2022.  HONORS AND SERVICE: Burcu Bayirli : 2023-24 AAO Council on Scientific Affairs PCSO Representative  NEW AFFILIATE FACULTY  Dr. Mariana MuguerzaAffiliate Assistant Professor, OrthodonticsDr. Mariana Muguerza has an extensive background in general dentistry and orthodontics. Originally from Venezuela, and with both of her parents being orthodontists, she decided to follow her passion and become an orthodontist. She completed dental school in Caracas, Venezuela, and earned her dental license to practice in Chile and in Spain. In 2013, after working in general dentistry for three years, she moved to Seattle to become an orthodontist. The PNW became Dr. Mariana’s home when she attended the University of Washington where she earned her orthodontic certificate and a Master’s degree in dental science. Since graduating in 2016, Dr. Mariana has worked full time in her profession, served as a board member of the Washington State Society of Orthodontics, and taught as a faculty member at the University of Washington, her alma mater. Dr. Mariana is Board Certified by the American Board of Orthodontists. She is proficient in orthodontic treatment using Invisalign® clear aligners, SureSmile® technology, self-ligating braces, as well as traditional metal and clear braces and early and two-phase treatment for children. Fun facts: Her dad is also a UW orthodontics graduate! She is fluent in Spanish, and in her free time enjoys horseback riding, traveling, hiking, and spending time with family and friends.CLINICAL FACULTY  SUMMER WELCOMING PICNIC The Annual Department and Alumni First Year Welcome Picnic was held on Sunday, July 2nd. Pickleball was the fun activity of the day followed by burgers, salmon, and “potluck” side dishes / desserts. Fun fact: Pickleball was invented in 1965 just outside Seattle on Bainbridge Island by three dads – Joel Pritchard, Bill Bell, and Barney McCallum – who, as dads often do, decided to create some summertime fun for their kids. Fun fact #2: The first-ever pickleball tournament was held in Tukwila, WA in 1976. Fun Fact #3: Pickleball is vying to become the “official” sport of the UW Department of Orthodontics :)MEET THE CLASS OF 2026  Dr. Julie KimEducation: BS in Neuroscience, Emory University 2016 DDS NYU 2023Personal interests: In my free time, you can find me sipping on a cup of cappuccino in a cozy café while journaling or reading. I’ve been journaling since I was 7 and never stopped! My favorite genres for books are sociology and philosophy. While they tend to be dense and take me a long time to read, I wish to read as many classics from great thinkers in my lifetime. Some of my favorite authors are Emile Durkheim, Robert Bellah, and Erich Fromm. I also enjoy cooking and plating meals, traveling, playing the piano, and watching techno-dystopian/social satire movies. Fun Fact: I once aspired to be an astronaut and thought it’d be cool to die in a black hole. While my physical traits ruled out that path, with the evolving possibilities in space travel, who knows, I may be able to hop on space travel in the near future! Favorite memory with a co-resident: When my co-residents threw me a surprise birthday celebration with a thoughtful card, champagne, and cupcakes! Dream vacation: I’d love to travel to a rural onsen town in Japan and spend time soaking in hot springs, savoring salt grilled mackerel teishoku, and marveling at Japanese foliage. If you could choose just one dessert to enjoy for the rest of your life, what would it be: Golden kiwifruit Favorite thing about Seattle: I love the backdrop of evergreen trees and the contrast between brilliant summer days and dark, peaceful winter days.  Dr. Tammy NguygenEducation: BS in Biology, University of Washington 2018 DDS University of Washington 2023Personal interests: I love to travel! My current goal is to visit a new country every other year and when I graduate I hope I can go every year. My next destination is Japan! Fun Fact: I used to be a barista during undergrad! I make a mean caramel macchiato! Favorite memory with a co-resident: One of my favorite memories with my co-residents was spending our lunch hour ironing GORP tee-shirts in the conference room – all the while hoping we didn’t ruin a book using it as our ironing board! Favorite song to sing in the shower: Clean by Taylor Swift Favorite Trader Joe’s item: White truffle chips Dream vacation: My dream vacation would be to travel to Italy and hike the Dolomites! Favorite TV show to binge: The Peaky Blinders  Dr. Neal QuinnEducation: BS in Biology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 2019 DDS University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 2023Personal interests: Growing up in a small town, I developed a natural affinity for the outdoors at a young age and that never changed. I enjoy hiking, swimming, running, biking, kayaking, and any board-sports on snow or water. I have tried wakeboarding, wakesurfing, waterskiing, kneeboarding, wakeskating, and I even went to camp for slalom waterskiing where I learned to barefoot ski as well (skiing without any skis at all!). When I’m not outside, I love to spend time in the kitchen either cooking, baking, or just hanging out with friends surrounded by an abundance of appetizers. My goal in life is to travel to as many places as possible and explore every corner of the earth I can. During the summer between undergrad and dental school, my friend and I backpacked through 11 different countries over two and a half months. Fun Fact: I swam competitively throughout my childhood, went to 8 swim practices a week during my peak, and even had times that qualified for the junior Olympics (although I promise this sounds more dramatic than it was). Favorite memory with a co-resident: My co-resident Rachel and I went on a wood-fired hot tub boat in Lake Union this past summer with some friends and got a water-level view of the city! Favorite Trader Joe’s item: My mother was an early adopter of Trader Joe’s before it was trendy, and she would drive an hour to the closest city just to shop there on special occasions. My favorite sweet treat she brought back was the maple leaf sandwich cookies–next time they’re in stock please give them a try (and bring me some)! Hobby you picked up recently: During quarantine, I borrowed my grandmother’s sewing machine and taught myself to sew. Although I haven’t mastered it, I learned to modify my own clothing and I even hand-made my Halloween costume a few years in a row. What do you do on your commute to school: I would like to personally thank Nathaniel Baldwin, the inventor of the modern headphones, as any spare moment I have I am listening to music. On my commute, I am exploring new songs, finding upcoming artists, and curating playlists. n 2020, I actually listened to over 150,000 minutes of music (that’s about 104 days straight!).  Dr. Anissa SangsterEducation: BS in Public Health-Global Health, University of Washington 2019 DDS University of Washington 2023Personal interests: Cooking! I love to cook with & for friends and try different recipes and different cuisines. Exercise- physical movement is a big part of my life and something that keeps me sane and grounded in the busy times. I enjoy boxing, indoor cycling, barre, Pilates, yoga, and strength training – basically I love it all! Reading – I love reading, mostly enjoying fictional and/or self-betterment books, but it’s a great night cap instead of scrolling on my phone. I love the Seattle food & drink scene. Italian is probably my favorite cuisine to enjoy & I’m a sucker for a good craft cocktail. Seattle has so much talent, and I love catching a good comedy show, even better when it’s at a fun venue. Live music! Is there anything better? I love going to concerts & Seattle sporting events too. Fun Fact: I’ve been a fitness instructor for 7 years! I got certified my sophomore year of college and have taught multiple different types of group fitness since. I’m currently an instructor at a local indoor cycling studio! Tooth you identify with & why: Mandibular first molar – I think the distobuccal cusp is so cute! In fact, I love it so much I got it as a tattoo when I graduated dental school! It’s small and partly cartoonish/partly anatomical, but I love it and it’s a great symbol of all the hard work I put in over my 4 years as a pre-doc. Favorite quarantine activity to keep you sane: My family cooked during quarantine a ton! We tried a bunch of new recipes and went on lots and lots of walks. It was a great amount of family bonding that we wouldn’t have gotten otherwise, and I’m thankful I can look back at quarantine with positive memories. Dream vacation: The Caribbean to swim with the pigs! I’ve always wanted to go to the island with all the swimming pigs. Not only does the Caribbean look stunning, but what a fun experience. Go-to Starbucks order: Iced brown sugar oat milk shaken espresso and the breakfast wrap with two sriracha packets! What do you do on your commute to school: During my commute, I’m either playlisting for my next cycling class or listening to a podcast. I love The Skinny Confidential, Ed Mylett, The School of Greatness, or anything else that motivates me and teaches me something new. Or if I’m really into a good book, you can catch me nose deep into it on the bus.  Dr. Rachel TeitelbaumEducation: BS in Molecular Science, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor 2018 DDS University of Michigan, Ann Arbor 2023Personal interests: I love to read! Some of my favorite genres are literary fiction, historical fiction, and thrillers. This year I hope to read 20 books! I also love doing hot yoga, cooking, hiking, and spending time with friends and family. Fun Fact: The summer after graduating dental school, I backpacked through South East Asia. I traveled through Vietnam, Cambodia, and Thailand! Favorite memory with a co-resident: My favorite co-resident memory is definitely GORP! We had so much fun together!! Favorite song to sing in the shower: Britney Spears, Toxic Favorite Trader Joe’s item: Chili & Lime Flavored Rolled Corn Tortilla Chips – dare I say they are better than the OG takis. Dream vacation: I really want to travel to Iceland to see the Northern Lights! Definitely is going to be on my list for one of my next big trips! Favorite TV show to binge: Love Island UK! I love all things reality TV. Love Island UK is definitely my favorite to binge! THE CLASS OF 2025  Dr. Dayton Oki, Dr. Niloufar Amintavakoli, Dr. Daniel LanderDr. Sophie Cohanim and Dr. Mariam MustafaTHE CLASS OF 2024  Dr. Iris Michelaki, Dr. Asher Chiu, Dr. Deepa GollamudiDr. Kha Nguyen and Dr. Kelly McMonagle SAVE THE DATE  43nd Annual Alton Moore Lectureship and Thesis Day Friday, March 15, 2024 The Center for Urban Horticulture Jae Hyun Park, DMD, MSD, MS, PhD Professor and Chair of the Postgraduate Orthodontic Program Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health Various Clinical Applications of TADs and Clear Aligners in Contemporary Orthodontics The Class of 2024 Drs. Asher Chiu, Deepa Gollamudi, Kelly McMonagle, Iris Michelaki, and Kha Nguyen WELCOME TO OUR UW ORTHODONTIC FAMILY  ELIZABETH KILLORY Hi, my name is Elizabeth! I’m the new Sterilization Technician at the Orthodontics Clinic. I’m passionate about making a tangible impact and working with my hands, which is what inspired me to make a career switch into dentistry after working as a web designer for four years. In my free time you can catch me skiing, or hanging out with my partner and two cats. CALENDAR CONTESTPhotographs were submitted for the department calendar by graduate students, staff, and faculty. Three photos were selected:  Sifnos Island, Greece, photographed by Iris Michelaki Ama DaBlam, Nepal, photographed by Hitesh Kapadia Albuquerque Balloon Festival, photographed by Greg HuangKOKICH – SHAPIROENDOWED GUEST LECTURER September 22nd, 2023Fernando Almeida, DDS, MSc, PhD Professor The University of British Columbia Faculty of Dentistry Patient Centered Approaches to Dental Sleep Medicine: relying on evidence or experience to guide clinical judgement Dr. Almeida has been involved in oral appliance research and the treatment of patients with obstructive sleep apnea since 1996, and her research is focused on oral appliance side effects, compliance, titration modalities, imaging and treatment outcome. With other UBC Dentistry faculty, Almeida has designed an interdisciplinary program in dental sleep medicine for the clinical specialty graduate programs in orthodontics and pediatric dentistry. She is also a member of the executive board and research chair of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine.  GUEST LECTURERSDr. Ben PliskaAssociate Professor, UBC Mythbusting: Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Orthodontics June 23rd, 2023Dr. Robert E. Varner AAOIC President Risk Management September 12th, 2023   HALLOWEEN FUN 2023 Faculty & Staff “Zoo Keepers” with:The Birds Team 1 Sea Life Team 2 The Penguins Team 3 The Deer Team 4The Bears Team 5  1ST YEAR GRADUATE STUDENTWIRE SCULPTURES  VENUS FLY TRAP by Neal Quinn  BENCHby Julie Kim 4-LEAF CLOVERby Anissa Sangster BUTTERFLYby Rachel Teitelbaum PINEAPPLE by Tammy Nguyen |
| UW Orthodontic Alumni Association Donors2023 GIFTS$10,000 Anonymous donor Paul and Julie Nelson $6100 Alan and Laura Irvin $5000 Marilyn Kokich Barbara Sheller and Jeffrey Short Soleil Roberts Heather Woloshyn and Mark Drangsholt $2650 James and Janice Down $2500 Jennifer Mirabelli Mike and AnnMarie Vermette Brett and Susan Fidler $2000 Cameron and Angela Jolley Judy Chen and Tom Rohdy $1000 Piotr Fudalej S. Jace Beattie Jennifer S. Emerson John and Laura Moore Kristina Grey and Mark Grey Ross Kaplan $500 Thien Bui $200 Ken and Lynne Tanino MATCHING GIFT$50,000 Greg and Shu-Fen Huang PLANNED GIFTSJames and Jan Down Michael and Annelle Miroue David and Judith TurpinIf you would like to make a planned gift to the UW Department of Orthodontics, please contact Greg Huang for more information: [email protected] |
