About University of Washington Orthodontic Association
Our Mission
The UWOAA gives financial support for the residents’ research projects, for improving clinical infrastructure, and for faculty recruitment. We also organize events to bring University of Washington Orthodontics alumni together to advance the mission of the UW Orthodontics department.
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History of the Orthodontic Department
Health Sciences Building
1948
Construction of the UW Health Science Complex began in 1946 in Seattle to house the schools of dentistry, medicine, nursing and pharmacy.
Dental School Wing Opens
1948
Adjacent to the back door of the dental wing was the University’s golf course, which existed into the early 60’s. It steadily lost ground to the University Hospital’s voracious expansion.
Department Established
1948
During the very early stages of the dental schools development, a local orthodontist, Emory Fraser in a meeting with the new Dean, Ernie Jones, successfully lobbied to include a graduate training program in orthodontics at the new school. Dr. Fraser along with his orthodontic colleagues Paul Lewis and Allen Bishop of Seattle and William McGovern and Milton Fisher of Tacoma then played a very instrumental role in the ultimate selection of Alton Moore as the first department chair. They then served a very important role as clinical faculty for a number of years afterwards. For obvious reasons these individuals are known as our Founders.
Orthodontic Clinic
1948
Seattle orthodontist and founder, Emory Fraser helped plan the layout and equipment for the new clinic. It was state of the art and the envy of all.
Dick Riedel (right) agreed to join the faculty at Washington to help out the fledgling program, but only temporarily. He intended to practice in California having already passed the California Board. Dick never left of course. Instead it was the beginning of an enduring relationship with Al Moore, the orthodontic program and every student that he had contact with.
Legends in Orthodontics – by Bob Little
1949
Bob does a wonderful job relating these 4 intriguing stories that Al Moore and Dick Riedel would recite to their students. They are a first person connection between our department and the legendary pioneers in orthodontics.
The University of Washington Issue of the Angle Orthodontist
1950
The July 1950 issue of The Angle Orthodontist was devoted almost entirely to the newly opened UW Orthodontic Department and helped jump-start the program’s national and international recognition.
Also bringing notoriety to the new program was the Department’s offering of the first ever course on cephalometrics for the practitioner. There was obviously a pent up demand judging by the response. It ran for 3 consecutive years. Included in this file is a description of the course and preparatory letters between Dr. Moore and some of the course presenters; Wendell Wylie, William Downs, Cecil Steiner, Howard Lang and Al Heimlich.
They were called The Word and these 4 issues are full of interesting tips, humor, and stories from Ken Kahn, Dick Riedel, Paul Lewis, and others. A very insightful look at the department and its characters during the mid-fifties.
October 1954
March 1955
August 1955
March 1956
Alumni Newsletter – Summer 1961
1961
The UW Department Newsletter “The WORD” resumes publication in conjunction with a proposal to establish a UW Orthodontic Alumni Association. The “WORD”(Washington Orthodontic Reader’s Digest) originated as a mimeographed quarterly paper that Dick Riedel founded, edited and published in the mid-fifties. You will find that these newsletters are an interesting cross-section of the department’s history and it’s alumni.
This issue essentially announces the creation of the UW Orthodontic Alumni Association, which henceforth was responsible for the publication of the newsletter. The most interesting aspect of this issue was that the incoming class of ’63 was profiled. It included Bill Proffit and Art Dugoni and the average age of the 10 residents was 31 years.
The department chair, Al Moore, announces that the students will be able to use preformed bands with pre-welded attachments for the first time in the clinic. There is also an update on alumni and faculty activities and a section on orthodontic technique.
The event was held in Seattle and was extremely well attended. The pride of the department’s alumni and faculty was evident in their careful preparation and the tremendous time and effort that were expended. The reunion program is a fun look back at what were then the topics of interest and the associated speakers at this event.
Wendell Wylie also gave a testimonial dinner speech honoring Alton Moore and there was a surprise presentation of Vistas in Orthodontics to Dr. Alton Moore. This “Festschrift” was edited by Dick Riedel and Bert Krause and was a collection of original manuscripts written by 26 leaders from all over the world in the various aspects of orthodontics. Preparation was kept a secret and the presentation was made to Dr. Moore during the reunion meeting.
Includes a section on What’s New at the University, a Techniques section, thesis titles of the graduating class and preparations for the first alumni reunion in August of 1962.
The UW Orthodontic Alumni Association achieves official status. The founding officers are Jerry Dohner, Les Erickson and John Raynes. The incoming class was selected from a pool of 163 applicants and there is a listing of the thesis titles of the graduating seniors. Four of the 7 theses dealt with tongue movement and tongue pressure. Read to see what Proffit and Dugoni studied.
An anatomist by training, Ben was a full time professor in the orthodontic department bridging the gap between the basic sciences and clinical sciences. He played a very large part in the resident’s research projects, 3 of which won the Milo Hellman award.
Ben Moffett is hired to replace Bert Krause and there is talk about facilitating the creation of regional study clubs made up of UW Ortho graduates. The class of 1965 is introduced.
In the links below, you’ll find an eclectic collection of items that must have been important to Dick. They include photos of the old clinic and of some of his earlier graduation classes. There were a number of profound quotations, some typed, most hand written, a long list of books titles which may have been a reading list covering a wide variety of topics, an article from Psychology Today about “Commitment in America” and two notepads with his handwritten notes. One notepad tells an interesting and humorous anecdote involving his chance encounter with Hayes Nance.
This program gives an interesting look at the current topics of interest and a list of the esteemed speakers that included Proffit, Enlow and Van der Linden.
Alumni President Gene Supernaw discusses some of the concerns facing orthodontics in 1972, such as pre-paid orthodontics, bootleg education, expanded duty auxiliaries and the shrinking pool of patients. Dick Riedel reviews what’s happening in the department and introduces the classes of ’72 and ’73.
This program demonstrates the current topics of interest. A good example is the presentation by McNeill and West on orthognathic surgery and Shapiro and Little’s review of mandibular arch stability 10 years postretention.
The 42nd Annual PCSO Meeting is dedicated to Paul Lewis and Emery Fraser, two of our department’s founders. This is a short and very interesting history of both men and their significant achievements and contributions to our department and to orthodontics in general.
Embodies an excellent cross section of the department’s history with updates about the faculty and past graduates, a review of the curriculum and an introduction of the students from the classes of 1979 and 1980.
The meeting was held in Seattle and honored Ben Moffett. This program included a quote that was classic Ben Moffett, “There is a strong tendency for our minds to become imprisoned by what our hands do for a living.”
Three Ortho Faculty Featured on Cover of PCSO Bulletin
1979
Three department faculty members are prominently displayed on this cover of the PCSO Bulletin. They were drawn by the very talented Stan Hall and Carlos Castro, who were first year residents at the time.
Alumni Newsletter – 1980
1980
Announces Dr. Riedel’s appointment as Acting Dean and the establishment of The Alton Moore Lectureship to honor Dr. Moore. It also includes an update on the faculty’s activities, the department’s research and an introduction of the class of 1982.
George McCullough is featured in the PCSO Bulletin’s Portrait of a Professional for his contributions to orthodontics. George was a faculty member in our department and this is a Vince Kokich interview about George’s experiences in orthodontics over the past 40 years.
Vince Kokich honors one of his mentors, Dick Riedel, with a beautifully written portrait in the PCSO Bulletin. He highlights some of the interesting and less known events in Riedel’s life and career. In the second part, Dick answers questions of academic and clinical importance to orthodontics.
Includes news of the alumni association and the department. Most noteworthy was the recognition of Art Dugoni and Dr. Joondeph stepping down as chairman. It also lists the faculty’s activities, the student’s research and an introduction of the class of 1985.
Peter Shapiro is chosen to chair the orthodontic department. Two visiting professors are introduced along with the class of ‘86. There is also a listing of the faculty’s activities and the student’s research.
The Future of Our Profession: Will We Have One? By Art Dugoni, Class of 1963
1985
Vince Kokich summarizes Dugoni’s presentation that was given at the 1985 PCSO meeting. An interesting optimistic look at orthodontics in the mid ‘80’s, economics, manpower and future demand.
Includes messages from our chairman, Peter and our Alumni President, Dave Rice. Sue Herring and Doug Ramsay join the faculty. Paul Lewis writes a history of the first 35 years of the department. Plans are made to celebrate Paul Lewis’ 95th birthday. There is also a section called Let’s Catch Up that allows our alumni to submit photos and brief updates of their lives. The class of 1991 is introduced.
In 1991, Vince and Peter established a fund to sponsor a two-day visit from a well-known academician/orthodontist. The first Visiting Scholar was Lysle Johnston in 1992 and there has been at least one scholar per year since then. By 1996 enough money had been donated for the fund to be endowed as the Kokich-Shapiro Endowed Scholar Fund. As the fund has grown, it recently was renamed the Kokich-Shapiro Fund for Excellence in Orthodontics. Eventually it may become a named professorship or chair.
Alumni Newsletter 1991-1992
1991
Contents include Paul Lewis being honored on his 95th birthday, chairman Shapiro’s message about whether to increase the length of the graduate program from its current 8 quarters, a listing of recent research and publications, a Let’s Catch Up section with notes and pictures from our alums and an introduction of the class of ’92.
Messages from Chairman Shapiro and Alumni Assoc. President Dave Rice, an introduction of the new students, the alumni’s Let’s Catch Up section and 2 long time faculty members are remembered, Dr. Paul Lewis and Dr. William Takano.
Includes a fun collection of photos from the 44th anniversary alumni reunion, Chair Shapiro’s introduction of his faculty and staff and Let’s Catch Up fills us in on the latest news from our alums.
Dick Riedel is remembered by Al Moore, messages from Chairman Shapiro and Alumni President Doug Cameron, Faculty Profile introduces Doug Ramsay and Diane Doppel, Let’s Catch Up brings us up to date on our alumni and the ’95 grads are introduced.
After 11 years as department chair, Dr. Peter Shapiro announces that it’s time to pass the torch on to new leadership.
Sue Herring Becomes Acting Chair
1995
Sue fills in admirably while Peter Shapiro’s successor is chosen. With a P.H.D. in Anatomy Sue was hired in 1990 to replace the retiring Ben Moffett.
Alumni Newsletter – 1995
1995
Highlighted by a collection of Riedelisms submitted by former students. Also includes messages from Acting Chair Sue Herring and Alumni President Doug Cameron, a remembrance of Emery Fraser, a faculty profile featuring Sue Herring and Roy Gunsolus and photos of the Ixtapa Clinical Update and the Al Moore Lectureship. There is also news about individual alumni in the Let’s Catch Up section and the ’96 Graduation class is introduced.
Welcomes and introduces Greg King, message from Alumni President Doug Cameron, a Let’s Catch Up feature, photos from the Al Moore Lecture and bios of the ’97 graduates.
Features the class of ’98 with their pictures and descriptions of their research projects. There are messages from Department Chair King and Alumni President Bruce Hawley, a Faculty Profile on Greg Huang and Tsun Ma, a Let’s Catch Up feature, photos of the Al Moore lecture and an introduction of the class of ’99.
Moore Riedel Professorship in Orthodontics is Established
1999
Peter Shapiro leads a campaign to establish an endowed Professorship in Orthodontics. The purpose was to enhance the school of dentistry’s ability to attract and retain distinguished faculty in the orthodontic department. The alumni board donates $250,000, which was matched by $250,000 from the state through a special program. Peter then raises $1,000,000 in pledges from about 30 alumni.
Includes photos of the Ixtapa Clinical Update and the Al Moore Lecture, messages from Department Chair King and Alumni President Bruce Hawley, a Faculty Profile on Dave Turpin, a Let’s Catch Up feature and the class of 2000 is introduced.
Highlights the 20th Annual Al Moore Lecture with photos. There are also messages from Chair King and Alumni President Bruce Hawley, the Let’s Catch Up feature as well as Meet the Class of 2001.
Includes photos from the 2001 reunion and the Al Moore Lecture, messages from UWOAA President Tim Shields and Chairman King, Faculty Profiles on Greg Huang and John Moore, Let’s Catch Up and Meet the Class of 2002.
This issue gives examples of how the Orthodontic Department is using some of the money that is donated by their alumni. There are messages from Department Chair King and UWOAA President Tim Shields, photos from the Al Moore Lecture, a Faculty Profile on Dan Taylor and Geoff Greenlee and Let’s Catch Up and Meet Our 2003 Graduates.
Includes photos of the Moore lecture and the Clinical Update in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, messages from Chair King and UWOAA President Shields, Staff Profiles on Peg Evered and Jim Clark and Let’s Catch Up.
Includes photos of the Moore Lecture, messages from Chair King and UWOAA President Charlie Gilmore, Let’s Catch Up and a Faculty Profile on John Denny.
Announces that Greg King will be the first recipient of the Moore- Riedel Professorship. The Al Moore Lecture celebrates its 25th year with lots of photos. Don Joondeph and Bob Little are featured upon their retirement from the department. There are also messages from Department Chair Greg King and UWOAA President Charlie Gilmore, a Let’s Catch Up feature and the class of 2005 is introduced.
Michael Fey, Class of 1978 – Portrait of a Professional
2005
Having received the WSSO’s Distinguished Service Award in 2004, Mike is again honored with this portrayal of his career dedicated to service, community, education and his family.
Includes an update on the Endowment Funds and the Clinic Remodeling Fund, messages from Alumni President Charlie Gilmore and Acting Department Chair Anne-Marie Bollen, Photos of the Al Moore Lecture, a listing of the more recent department publications, Let’sCatch Up and the Class of 2006 is introduced.
Gives an update on the Orthodontic Clinic remodel, messages from Department Chair King and Alumni President Charlie Gilmore, photos from the Al Moore Lecture, Al Moore is remembered, Irena Baker and Mike Hairfield are featured in Faculty Profiles and Let’s Catch Up brings us news of our alumni.
Begins with a message from our new Department Chair Greg Huang and an update from Alum President Tim Shields on the clinic remodel. There are photos from the Al Moore Lecture and also of the first year student’s wire sculptures. Ben Moffett is remembered, Al Van Ness is profiled and alumni share their photos and experiences.
Includes photos of the recent Clinical Update in Hawaii, messages from our Chairman Greg Huang and Alumni President Heather Woloshyn, the alumni’s Let’s Catch Up, the honoring of Jim Clark, a Faculty Profile on Dick Jones and photos of the Holiday Party and Al Moore Lecture.
Includes a message from our Department Chair Greg Huang, a Faculty Profile on Heather Woloshyn, an “Alumni Catching Up” and photos from the Lectureship and Holiday Party that includes wire sculptures from the class of 2012.
Dave Turpin, class of 1966 – PCSO Distinguished Service Award
2011
Dave is rightfully honored for contributing to the profession over 4 decades through numerous research projects, editor/editor in chief of 3 professional journals, Board service and as professor and mentor to hundreds of UW orthodontic graduate students.
Remembers Vince Kokich and Dan Taylor who passed away much too early. Alumni President Paul Nelson delivers his message and there are photos of the Moore lectureship/Holiday Party and the wire sculptures.
Don Gardner, class of ’79, is featured for his bronze sculpture artwork and his generous donation of the Riedel Thumbs, given to each of the graduating residents. There are also messages from Chair Greg Huang and Alumni President Paul Nelson, photos from the Al Moore Lecture and of the wire sculptures.
