UMKC Residents: Waving the Flag in Arizona & Washington pptx

He earned his DDS degree ’58 and graduate certificate in orthodontics ’60 at the UMKC School of Dentistry.. Fanning received his DDS degree from the UMKC School of Dentistry in 1970 and

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UMKC Residents:

Waving the Flag in Arizona & Washington

Our first-year residents — Drs Jodi Hentscher-Johnson, Stephen Darmitzel, Julie Olson, and Dustin Wilson — attended the Tweed Study Course in Tucson Ariz., April 12–22 Many thanks to our alumni for providing financial help for their trips

Both classes attended the AAO meeting in Washington D.C Funding from the new Sperry Zervas Memorial Scholarship helped with travel expenses for the second-year residents, all of whom presented cases at the CDABO Case Display Our second-year residents — Drs Blake Borello, Llon Clendenen, Ben Frandsen, and David Ries — are working diligently on finishing up their MS theses and orthodontic program requirements, as well as planning the next phases of their lives We are excited for them and look forward to calling them alumni in future!

Photo above: First-year residents Stephen Darmitz el, Dustin Wilson, Julie Olson, and Jodi Hentscher-Johnson take a break from their activities during the Tweed course to pose with Vance Dykhouse (DDS ’66, MS Ort ’70) Dr Dykhouse was an instructor this

Senior Resident

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2010 Dan L Blackwell Lecture

Genetics in Orthodontics

We were very fortunate to host Dr James (Jim) Hartsfield as the invited lecturer for the

2010 Dan L Blackwell Lecture, held Friday, June 25, 2010 Dr Hartsfield received his

MS degree in oral biology and certificate in orthodontics from Harvard University

He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics, a fellow of the

American Board of Medical Genetics, and a member of the Angle Society

He is a professor and the E Preston Hicks Endowed Chair in Orthodontics

and Oral Health Research at the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry,

as well as an adjunct professor of Orthodontics and Oral Facial Genetics,

and Medical and Molecular Genetics at Indiana University He received his

DMD from the Medical University of South Carolina, and an MS degree in

medical genetics from Indiana University, and PhD degree from the University

of South Florida Dr Hartsfiled is a member of the Osteogenesis Imperfecta

Foundaton Medical Advisory Council He has an orthodontic private practice at

the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry, Lexington

Dr Hartsfield expertly covered a range of topics, all with the common theme

of the role of genetics in understanding physiology and disease He explained to

the audience the current state of knowledge of genetics as it applies to heritability

and penetrance of craniofacial anomalies such as Crouzon’s syndrome The general

theme of genetics and its applications in areas ranging from bone physiology of

the craniofacial complex to the inter-individual differences in pain sensitivity was

well received by the audience In wrapping up his morning lecture, Dr Hartsfield

speculated on the role of individualized medicine, and how that might affect the

practice of orthodontics in the next two decades

Center photo: Dr James Hartsfi eld (R) talks

to Dr Dan Blackwell during a break in the morning lecture.

Background: Approximately 40 orthodontic residents and pediatric and orthodontic specialists listened to

Dr Hartsfi ed present the current and future applications of genetics

in the treatment

of patients.

2011 Blackwell Lecture

Our featured speaker for the 2011

Blackwell Lecture is Glenn T

Sameshima DDS, PhD Dr Sameshima

is chairman and program director of the Advanced Orthodontic Program

at the University of Southern California School of Dentistry, Los Angeles, where he holds the rank

of associate professor with tenure

Dr Sameshima completed his orthodontic training and PhD degree in craniofacial biology from USC He served

as a general dentist in the U.S Air Force after earning his DDS degree from UC San Francisco He maintains a part-time private practice

in Torrance, Calif Dr Sameshima is also the graduate orthodontic clinic director at USC He has served on the Board of Directors for the Pacifi c Coast Society of Orthodontists, and chaired PCSO’s continuing education committ ee His clinical interests include evaluating treatment outcomes and appliance claims, treatment effi ciency, growth and development, and other topics of current relevance to the clinician

Dr Sameshima’s topic for the

2011 Blackwell Lecture will be e “The Very Good” and “The Not-So-Good”: How effi cient and eff ective are we in treating malocclusions?

The presentation will focus on issues such as evaluating outcomes to test claims of appliance effi ciency, and the controversies that plague orthodontists when reading the current literature concerning treatment outcomes

2010 Orthodontic Alumni Luncheon and Award Ceremony

Dr William Hoffman was recognized as the “2010 Distinguished Orthodontist” at the Orthodontic Alumni Luncheon, held March 19 in conjunction with the Midwest Dental Conference Dr Hoffman completed his UMKC orthodontic training in 1968

He has been in private practice and has taught part-time at UMKC

During the annual Orthodontic Alumni Luncheon,

Dr John Roth (L), incoming president of the UMKC Orthodontic Alumni Board, presents Dr Scott Francois

a plaque to commemorate his work as the

2010-2011 president

Dr William “Bill” Hoff man:

UMKC Alumni 2010 UMKC Alumni 2010

“Distinguished Orthodontist”

Dr Thomas Selven Tyson

Dr Thomas Selven Tyson, 66, of Nixa, Mo., formerly of Springfield, Mo., passed away on Friday, February 19, 2010, in St John’s Hospital from a sudden illness He was born on December 30, 1943 in Doniphan, Mo., and graduated from Doniphan High School in 1961 After earning his DDS degree from the UMKC School of Dentistry in 1968, he served in the U.S Air Force He returned to UMKC to earn a graduate certificate in orthodontics in 1973 He was a local orthodontist for 30 years, retiring in December 2003

Graduating from the UMKC School Of Dentistry in 1955, Dr Sperry G ZervasDr Sperry G Zervas was a member of the distinguished class that produced Dr David Moore and Dr Norman Schwartz Along with Dr Moore, he served with the U.S Air force for two years in Anchorage, Alaska After his discharge from the military in 1957, he established his practice in Bartlesville, Okla., and practiced general dentistry until 1966 At that time, he entered the UMKC graduate orthodontic program, receiving his M.S degree in 1968 He returned to Bartlesville to practice orthodontics until his death in 2008 The United Way of Bartlesville established the annual Dr Sperry G Zervas Memorial Sporting Clays Competition Fund-Raiser in his honor

Dr Glenn L Hough

Dr Glenn L Hough, 75, of Pittsburg, Kan., died Monday, March 8, 2010 after a sudden illness Dr Hough was born July 11,

1934, in Kirby, Texas He lived briefly in Poteau, Okla., before moving to Pittsburg, Kan., where he graduated from PHS in 1951

He graduated from Pittsburg State University in 1954 He earned his DDS degree (’58) and graduate certificate in orthodontics (’60) at the UMKC School of Dentistry He began his orthodontic practice in Pittsburg, Kan in 1960, and also maintained Kansas satellite offices in Chanute, Parsons, and Fort Scott, and in Nevada, Mo Dr Hough retired in 2003

Dr Jim Fanning

Dr Jim Fanning, 67, died Saturday, May 15, 2010, after fighting a courageous battle against pancreatic cancer Jim was born

in Elgin, Ill., in 1942 and moved with his family to Albuquerque, N.M., in 1953 Following graduation from the University of Colorado in Boulder, he obtained a second bachelor’s degree from the University of New Mexico Dr Fanning received his DDS degree from the UMKC School of Dentistry in 1970 and completed his orthodontic training at UMKC in 1972 Dr Fanning practiced orthodontics in Albuquerque, N.M

Deloit Ray Wolfe Deloit Ray Wolfe (DDS ’57, Ort ’58), 79, passed away peacefully in his Missoula, Mont., home, May 23, 2010 He was born on Jan 7, 1931, in Atwood, Kan Dr Wolfe established his Missoula orthodontic practice in 1960, retiring 40 years later in 2000 His many career achievements included positions as president of the Rocky Mountain Orthodontic Society, Montana Dental Society and president of the American Association for Orthodontics (1983-1984) During his tenure as president, Dr Wolfe represented the United States at the European Society of Orthodontists meeting in Geneva, Switzerland When the American Association of Orthodontists built a new headquarters in St Louis, Dr Wolfe was chairman of the Building Committee Dr Wolfe was recognized in 1984 as Orthodontist of the Year by the UMKC Orthodontic Alumni

Dr Wolfe’s photo is courtesy of the AAO Library: Dr Wolfe, AAO President 1983-1984

As we confront the challenges of the future, we know that the

generosity of those who assist UMKC Orthodontics, through the

Rinehart Foundation, will make all the diff erence in our success That is why we seek your support

in a very special way

Charitable or educational organizations can often play an important role when sett ing up your estate plan

Providing support for the UMKC Department of Orthodontics through a planned gift to the Rinehart Foundation helps with our long-term commitment to orthodontic education and research and may also provide tax and/or fi nancial benefi ts to you and your family

For example, with a specifi c bequest in your will or trust,

you can designate a dollar amount or a percentage bequest of

your estate to be distributed to a particular fund of the Rinehart

Foundation which supports UMKC Orthodontics A benefi ciary

designation on your life insurance policy or IRA also can be a very

simple way to show your future support A UMKC gift annuity

can provide you with a nice retirement income and an income tax

deduction in exchange for your gift

Some donors also choose to help us in one additional and important way That is, they let us know that they have included

a gift provision to UMKC Orthodontics in their estate plan They know their provisions will be kept confi dential and they can change them at anytime should their personal circumstances change The Rinehart Foundation respects each donor’s right to privacy and/or anonymity But, lett ing others know that you’ve made a planned gift can infl uence other UMKC alumni or friends who may also want to make a planned gift of their own someday

We hope you will consider making a planned gift to make a diff erence at UMKC Orthodontics We would be pleased to share some ideas and confer with you in your planning Most of all, we would appreciate having the opportunity to express our gratitude

to you for creating such a special gift

If you would like to learn more about how you can create a lasting legacy at UMKC’s School of Dentistry, please contact Dr Nan Evanson, Major Gift Director, School of Dentistry at

816-235-2095 or Phil Watson, Director of Gift Planning at 816-235-5776 Or, you can simply write your request on the response card included with the UMKC BONDS Newslett er We can help you and your advisors plan a gift for tomorrow that will help our future residents as well as you and your family

Your

Charitable

Legacy

Remembering Our Alumni

Philanthropic Suppor

Philanthropic Support for UMKC t for UMKC

Orthodontics Takes Many Forms

Through the auspices of the Dr Roy J Rinehart Memorial Foundation, accounts have been formed to aid the mission of

UMKC Orthodontics At the April 2009 meeting of the UMKC Orthodontic Alumni Board, a request was forwarded to make information available to alumni and friends of UMKC Orthodontics regarding the variety of ways contributions assist the program The following are brief histories and current balances of accounts used by UMKC Orthodontics Please use the donor card included to make your contributions to UMKC Orthodontics

• The Department Discretionary Fund ($13,636)

The funds from this account support the daily activities of the department This includes the purchasing of equipment such as printer/

scanners, the patient sign-in station, the graduation dinner, alumni reception at AAO, off-setting costs of travel by residents to meetings and speakers to our program, and subsidizing educational activities of staff

• The Orthodontic Investment Fund ($277,902)

This fund is directed by the UMKC Orthodontic Alumni Board Every year, monies accrued through interest are directed from this fund to

help support a variety of endeavors associated with the UMKC Graduate Orthodontics Program This fund also makes an annual contribution

to the Department Discretionary Fund

• Endowed Chair Fund ($645,108)

As you are probably aware, there is an extreme shortage of orthodontic educators and UMKC is not immune to this crisis.The goal of

this fund is to raise $1.1 million to endow a much-needed full-time faculty salary line in the Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial

Orthopedics This endowment will be similar to the Leo A Rogers Endowed Chair currently held by Dr Laura Iwasaki The interest generated from the fund will provide the salary of the faculty line

• Drs Muehlebach/Thompson Fund ($29,271)

The objective of this $50K capital campaign is to build a new seminar-library room for orthodontic residents and faculty Current facilities

within the department are cramped, and a new seminar room-library would augment graduate orthodontic education at UMKC

• Dr Eric J Schweitzer Memorial Fund ($13,939)

Each year, the UMKC Graduate Orthodontics Program organizes the Dr Eric J Schweitzer (1992) Memorial Symposium The symposium

invites recent orthodontic graduates to return to UMKC to make presentations to current orthodontic residents The benefactors of the

Schweitzer Memorial Symposium make it possible for our students to hear orthodontic practitioners speak frankly about the joys and the difficulties they have encountered while embarking on their careers The Memorial Fund generates income to offset symposium costs

• Dr Dan Blackwell Lecture Series Fund ($3,000)

Dr Daniel Blackwell recently retired from active teaching at UMKC To honor Dr Blackwell’s commitment to UMKC orthodontics, a lecture

series in his name was established

• Dr Sperry Zervas Orthodointic Scholarship ($12,270)

This fund was started in 2009 by the Zervas family to memorialize Sperry Zervas (Ort ’68) The interest from this fund will be used annually to support three residents’ endeavors In 2009-2010, the funds were used to supplement travel costs of the senior class to attend the AAO meeting in Washington, DC, where they participated in the CDABO Case Displays

Back to Reality Tested Biomechanics

Presented by Dr R.G (Wick) Alexander

More than 80 orthodontists and orthodontic residents gathered at the Hyatt

Regency Hotel for the annual Midwest Dental Conference Orthodontic Lectures,

March 18 and 19 This year, our guest lecturer was Dr R.G “Wick” Alexander

On Thursday and Friday, Dr Alexander reviewed the 12 steps of the Alexander

technique

A central tenet of Dr Alexander’s presentation of cases was the need for control

of the mandibular transverse canine dimension, and the need for torque control of

the mandibular anterior teeth in order to achieve long-term stability

The staff program on Thursday, March 18, was presented by Dr Gary Johnson

His morning presentation addressed how to

”Recession Proof Your Practice,” and his afternoon

topic focused on how to “Provide Platinum

Service.”

Thursday’s lunch was held at the Peppercorn

Duck Club During lunch, Dr Laura Iwasaki, Leo

A Rogers Chair of Orthodontics and

Dentofacial Orthopedics, gave her annual

state of the department address Duly noted

were the successful graduations in 2009 of Drs

Paul Anders, Ian Ballou, Jason Burckhard and

Chuck Schumacher Other highlights included

an expression of thanks to the dedicated

part-time graduate orthodontic instructors, and our

appreciation of the generosity of donations to

the Advanced Education program by the Kansas

Society of Orthodontists and Missouri Orthodontic

Society

Midwest Dental Conference

Midwest Dental Conference Orthodontic Lectures

David Fahrbach (L) (DDS ’78, MS Ort ’87) and Steve Billings (DDS ’77, Ort ’79) at the Midwest Dental Convention.

Dan Blackwell (L) (DDS ’68, Ort ’72) and Jerry Cash (DDS ’72, MS Ort ’75) take a moment to pose for the camera before returning to the lecture.

The UMKC orthodontic residents att ended

Dr Alexander’s lecture Pictured with Dr

Alexander are: (L-R) Drs Ben Frandsen (DDS, Ohio State) , Jodi Hentscher-Johnson (DDS, SIU) , Julie Olson (DDS, UNMC) , Dustin Wilson (DDS UMKC) , and Llon Clendenen (DDS, UMKC)

Your Full-Time Faculty Expanding the

Influence of UMKC Orthodontics

UMKC Faculty Publications

An important role of our faculty is to push at the boundaries of science and, in

particular, to address scientific issues that directly affect orthodontics and orthodontic

education Here is a list of recent publications by faculty and residents

1 Iwasaki LR, Chandler JC, Marx DB, Pandey JP, Nickel JC (2009) IL-1 gene

polymorphisms, secretion in gingival crevicular fluid, and speed of human

orthodontic tooth movement Orthodics and Craniofacial Research 12(2):129

140

2 Moffitt AH, Grubb JE, Greco PM, English JD, Briss BS, Jamieson SA, Kastrop MC,

Castelein P, Dykhouse VJ (2008) The role of the American Board of

Orthodontics in advanced dental education American Journal of

Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics 133: 636

3 Nickel J, Spilker R, Iwasaki L, Gonzalez Y, McCall WD, Ohrbach R, Beatty

MW, Marx D (2009) Static and dynamic mechanics of the temporomandibular

joint: plowing forces, joint load and tissue stress Orthodontics and Craniofacial

Research 12(3):159-167 PMC2741000

4 Iwasaki LR, Crosby MJ, Gonzalez Y, McCall WD, Marx DB, Ohrbach R, Nickel

JC (2009) Temporomandibular joint loads in subjects with and without disc

displacement Orthopedic Reviews 1(2):90-93

5 Nickel JC, Iwasaki LR, Beatty MW, Marx DB (2009) Tractional forces on porcine

temporomandibular joint discs Journal of Dental Research 88(8):736-740

6 Spilker RL, Nickel JC, Iwasaki LR (2009) A biphasic finite element model of in

vitro plowing tests of the temporomandibular joint disc Annals of Biomedical

Engineering 37(6):1152-1164

7 Iwasaki LR, Nickel JC (2009) Markers of paradental tissue remodeling in the

gingival crevicular fluid of orthodontic patients In Biological Mechanisms of

Tooth Movement, Davidovitch Z, Krishnan V (eds), Blackwell Publishing Co, pp

123-142

8 Iwasaki LR, Uchida S, Marx DB, Yotsui Y, Maeda T, Inoue H, Nickel JC (2009)

Ipsilateral and contralateral human TMJ loads compared via validated numerical

models In Temporomandibular Disorders and Orofacial Pain – Separating

Controversy from Consensus, Kapila SD and McNamara JA (eds), Volume 46,

Craniofacial Growth Series, Needham Press, Ann Arbor, MI, pp 405-425

9 Nickel JC, Iwasaki LR, Gallo LM, Palla S, Marx DB (2009) Tractional forces, work,

and energy densities in the human TMJ In Temporomandibular Disorders and

Orofacial Pain – Separating Controversy from Consensus, Kapila SD and

McNamara JA (eds), Volume 46, Craniofacial Growth Series, Needham Press,

Ann Arbor, MI, pp 427-450

10 Iwasaki LR, Crosby MJ, Gonzalez Y, McCall WD, Ohrbach R, Nickel JC (2010)

Human TMJ eminence shape and minimization of joint load Journal of

Dental Research 89(7): 722-727

11 Feng JQ, Ye L, Schiavi S (2009) Do osteocytes contribute to phosphate

homeostasis? Current Opinions in Nephrology and Hypertension

18(4):285 291

12 Papagerakis P, Hu Y, Ye L, Feng JQ, Simmer JP, Hu JC (2009) Identifying

promoter elements necessary for enamelin tissue-specific expression

Cells Tissues Organs 189(1-4):98-104

13 Walker MP, Burckhard J, Mitts DA, Williams KB Dimensional

change over time of extended-storage alginate Impression

materials, Angle Orthodontist (in press)

14 Barlow M, Kula K (2008) Factors influencing efficiency of

sliding mechanics to close extraction space: a systematic

review, Orthodontics and Craniofacial Research

11(2): 65-73

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Dr Ling Ye, assistant

professor in the Departments

of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, and Oral Biology, was recently awarded the 2010 Orhan

C Tuncay Teaching Fellowship Award from the AAOF The project associated with the award is “Biological response to mechanical loading in alveolar bone.” This fellowship recognizes Dr Ye’s dedication

to education in a time of great need for orthodontic educators Dr Ye was also named “Lecturer of the Year”

by the UMKC Dental Class

of 2012.

Dr Eric J Schweitzer Memorial Symposium: March 17, 2010

Each year, UMKC Graduate Orthodontics organizes the Eric

J Schweitz er (Ort ’92) Memorial Symposium The purpose of the symposium is to have recent orthodontic graduates return to Kansas City to make presentations

to current orthodontic residents Jeff Barlow (DDS ’00, Ort ’02) and Travis Nash (DDS ’00, Ort ’02) were this spring’s two guest speakers The benefactors of the Schweitz er Memorial Symposium have contributed to this endeavor

so that orthodontic practitioners can speak frankly of the joys and diffi culties they’ve encountered while embarking on their careers

(L-R) Drs Stephen Darmitz el, Orthodontic Clinic Director Don Thompson, David Ries, Travis Nash, Llon Clenenden, Jodi Hentscher-Johnson, Jeff Barlow, Julie Olson, Blake Borello, Ben Frandsen, Dustin Wilson, Assistant Professor Ling Ye, and Leo A Rogers Chair of Orthodontics Laura R Iwasaki

Midwest Dental Conference Orthodontic Staff/Doctor Lecture:

April 7th – 8th, 2011

Dr Roger P Levin presents:

“Increase Your Production, Profit & Referrals: Breakthrough Strategies for Total Ortho Success

Get out your PDA, Blackberry, or even

a scrap of paper if necessary, and note this item: The 2011 Annual

Midwest Dental Conference and UMKC Orthodontic Alumni Meeting, April 7th and 8th,

2011 in Kansas City, Mo Dr John Roth (DDS ’03, ORT

’05) is coordinating arrangements for Dr Levin’s presentation

Thursday will be a combined Staff -Doctor event and Friday for Doctors only

Dr Levin is a third generation dentist who obtained his dental degree from the University Of Maryland in 1982

After practicing several years, Dr Levin recognized that although dental education prepares dentists for clinical practice, the educational process failed to introduce the fundamental business principles

of practice management In 1985, he founded the Levin Group to meet this need and is considered a pioneer in the

fi eld

Dr Levin oversees an enterprise

off ering practice management consulting and referral-based marketing He travels internationally as a speaker to teach solutions for working smarter, not harder and is featured columnist in dental publications, and author of more than 50 books He currently serves on the Boards of the National Museum of Dentistry, Friends of the National Institute

of Dental and Craniofacial Research, and the University Of Pennsylvania School Of Dental Medicine

UMKC Orthodontic Alumni … News from Down Under!

Dr Mike Razza and his daughter Victoria made the trek to Washington for the AAO Convention, and dropped

by the UMKC Alumni Reception on Sunday evening Mike has been very giving of his time to Australian orthodontics, serving as a senior lecturer at the University of Western Australia Mike is the past president of the Australasian Orthodontic Board and the current president of the Australian Society of Orthodontists He practices orthodontics in Perth To a North American ear, his Texas accent has been replaced with pure Aussie

Thanks for making the trip Dr Razza!

Our Australia Connections

Queensland Orthodontist Visits UMKC

Dr David Tait paid a visit to UMKC Orthodontics, traveling from Toowoomba,

Australia, where he has practiced orthodontics for 15+ years Dr Tait spoke to the

residents in a noon hour presentation that highlighted the frustrations of orthodontic

management software

Back row (L-R): Drs Steven Darmitz el, David Ries, Blake Borello, and Llon Clendenen.

Front row: Drs Jodi Hentcher-Johnson, David Tait, Dustin Wilson, and Ben Frandsen.

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Part-Time Clinical Faculty NEWS

Drs Hoffman & Smith Join our Staff

Brad Smith, (DDS ’97, Ort ’00) (top photo) and Kurt Hoffman (DDS

’94, Ort ’96) recently integrated themselves into their duties

as part-time teaching faculty Dr

Smith will be supervising the grad clinic

on Tuesday afternoons, while Dr Hoffman will contribute his efforts on Wednesday afternoons We are very fortunate at UMKC to have 14 dedicated part-time faculty contributing their valuable time and exceptional talent to the training of our residents

Dr Jeffrey Thompson Serves as SWSO Representative on AAOF Board

We are pleased that Jeff Thompson (DDS ’89), the past president of the Southwest Society of Orthodontists, has served as a part-time clinical instructor at UMKC for the past 15 years Jeff brings vitality to the clinic floor that is greatly appreciated by the residents He is presently the SWSO representative on the American Association

of Orthodontists Foundation Board The AAOF serves as a vital resource to help, through grants and fellowships, our newest faculty make progress in their early years as university faculty Thank you, Jeff for your service to our profession

Sharing the Experience of the

Private Practice Learning Curve

Patrick Briscoe (DDS ’06, Ort ’08) dropped by for a Lunch and Learn with the residents,

who were eager to hear about issues they will soon be facing in private practice

Patrick works out of two offices with two other orthodontists This makes for an

interesting dynamic, where there must be agreement on the doctors’ scheduled

rotations through the offices Other topics covered were software systems for

soliciting referrals and practice promotion

(L-R) Drs Dave Ries, Ben Frandsen, Julie Olson, Blake Borello, Patrick Briscoe, Dustin Wilson,

Llon Clendenen, Jodi Hentscher-Johnson, Stephen Darmitz el, Don Tompson, and Ling Ye.

Ortho Alumni Alert!

We need your help You can see we have a complete list of UMKC Orthodontic

Alumni Association Past Presidents However, we are missing the names of two

individuals who were the Orthodontist of Year for 1989 and 1990

Do you know who received the award for these years? If so, phone Don

Thompson (816-235-2151), or send him an e-mail (thompsondo@umkc.edu) with

this very important information

1984 Max Moore Deloit Wolfe

Orthodontic Treatment With and Without Removable Aligner Systems by General Dentists

This study evaluated self-reported orthodontic treatment (OT) rendered by general dentists (GD), including appliances used and criteria to select or refer cases, plan, and evaluate treatment The 24-item survey, which also covered demographic,

education and practice characteristics, was mailed to 1,000

GD The response rate was 15.3% Fifty-three percent of respondents provided no OT, 38% limited, 9% comprehensive, and 27% aligner treatment Most practitioners reported spending

<0.5 day/week providing OT and expected this not to change

in the future Aligner providers estimated a significantly higher percentage of their patients needed OT and referred significantly fewer cases than non-providers and non-aligner providers Use

of diagnostic records varied between GD and was different

than expected practice for orthodontic specialists (OS) Significant predictors for providing OT included having a “high tech” practice and location farther from orthodontic offices Significant predictors

of being an aligner provider included “high tech” practice and having less experience

Effect of Topical Fluoride Prophylactic Agents on the Mechanical Properties of Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Orthodontic Wires

The objective was to study the effects of topical fluoride prophylactic agents on the mechanical properties of fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) orthodontic archwires Loading and unloading elastic moduli and yield strength were measured following exposure to neutral sodium fluoride (NaF) gel, acidulated phosphate fluoride (APF) gel, deionized distilled water (dH2O), and compared to a dry control group SEM was used to

characterize the effects of treatment condition on wire topography

Loading and unloading mechanical properties of FRP archwires were significantly decreased following exposure to both fluoride agents and water The SEM analysis demonstrated fractures in the wire surface coating as well as fiber fractures after exposure to dH2O, APF, and NaF Since water and both fluoride agents produced a significant decrease

in mechanical properties, this suggests that FRP archwires are negatively impacted by aqueous exposure The decreased mechanical properties of the wires would potentially result in prolonged orthodontic treatment

Intra- and Inter-Operator

Reliability of Cephalometric

Landmark Identification:

A Comparison among CBCT

Ray-Sum, Maximum Intensity

Projection Techniques, and

Conventional Digital Cephalometric

Radiographs

The purpose of this

study was to compare

examiner reliability

of cephalometric

measurements from

cone beam computed

tomography (CBCT, see

figure) and conventional digital cephalograms Three imaging

modalities were compared: CBCT using maximum intensity

projection (MIP) and ray-sum algorithms, and conventional digital

cephalograms Blinded examiners were calibrated, and intra- and

inter-examiner reliability were assessed Data were collected

on a convenience sample of seven subjects Examiners

obtained linear and angular measures on each of the subjects’

images, and rater consistency among the three methods were

assessed using intraclass correlation coefficients A statistically

significant level of greater consistency for linear measurements

was seen with the CBCT images For the conventional digital

images, linear measurements showed less consistency than

angular measurements This statistical significance is unlikely to

correlate to clinical significance For the purposes of orthodontic

diagnosis, treatment planning, and treatment evaluation,

CBCT-generated cephalograms are equally effective to conventional

digital cephalograms

In Vitro Bond Strength of Orthodontic

Brackets and Resin Composite Cement

Degree of Conversion as a Function of

Pre-Cure Temperature

The goal of this study was to evaluate the shear bond strength

of orthodontic brackets and corresponding resin composite

cement degree of conversion as a function of pre-cure

temperature Orthodontic brackets were bonded to paired

maxillary premolars or mandibular third molars in an environmental

chamber with either room temperature (control) or warmed

(68°C) resin cement Bonding was followed immediately by

shear testing of the bracket/cement/tooth interface Residual

resin cement on the bracket base was evaluated using

micro-Raman spectroscopy to measure the degree of conversion of

the cement from ratios of spectral peak heights at 1610cm-1 and

1640cm-1 Results showed no difference in shear bond strength

or degree of conversion between room

temperature and pre-warmed groups Also,

there was no difference in bond strength

between premolar and third molar groups

The evidence suggests that pre-warming

resin composite cement is not beneficial for

increasing shear bond strength

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