College of
Dentistry
Recall
APRIL 2005
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THE COLLEGE OF DENTISTRY
University of Saskatchewan
Room 332
Dental Clinic Building
105 Wiggins Road
Saskatoon SK S7N 5E4
Acting Dean:
Dr. James Stakiw
Associate Dean:
Dr. Dean Kolbinson
Assistant Dean:
Dr. Francisco Otero
If you read something in this issue of Recall that you would like to respond to, please send your comments to Janet Sklarchuk
at the address above or janet.sklarchuk@usask.ca
DEAN’S MESSAGE …..
Dr. Stakiw
I am pleased to write this report for
Recall. This is a busy time of year
for everyone – students, staff, and
faculty – and everyone is looking
forward to spring arriving.
This brings me to the subject of the
merger of the Colleges of Dentistry and
Medicine. Merger in principle has
been approved and we are now in the
process of establishing and approving
merger committee structure and terms
of reference. It is hoped that most of the
issues regarding merger can be resolved
by mid-August, to be followed by University
Committee assessment and approval.
Since the last Recall, the College
has been fully accredited with
reporting requirements. The University’s
Systematic Program Review (an academic
review of all programs in the University) gave the
College a C grade, i.e., research intensiveness
was considered limited among other issues. A
recommendation was made to consider a more
intense harmonization of the Medical/Dental
curriculum in the first two years. Since the
College of Medicine is in the throes of its own
curriculum revision, we are evaluating whether a
significant change in our curriculum is warranted
at this time and a curriculum subcommittee of
the Undergraduate Education Committee will
address this issue.
The University has approved four full-time tenure
track faculty positions for the College. These
are in Pediatric, Community, and Operative
Dentistry and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
We currently are actively recruiting for these
disciplines, and I would be pleased to hear from
any alumni who may be interested in returning
to the University of Saskatchewan.
The College is also exploring various Community
Outreach and Engagement options and is
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Dean’s Message
Financial Report
Cotter Unveiling
Faculty Focus
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College Corner
Lighter Moments
clinicians, dentists, and dental hygienists for their
unwavering support.
committed to strengthening and intensifying this
part of our undergraduate curriculum. This is a
most needed addition to our program and is in
keeping with a worldwide emphasis on oral health
outreach initiatives.
Convocation this year is on Thursday, May 26. I
look forward to this day each year because as I
watch our graduates proceed across the stage
to receive their degrees, I sense once again the
excitement of each of our newest alumni and I know
that all of us in the College realize how fortunate
and privileged we are to have played some role in
the education of our newest dentists.
A baccalaureate program in dental hygiene has
been approved by the Executive Committee and
a committee has been established to begin the
process of receiving University approval.
A committee has also been formed to look into
the establishment of a foreign dentist qualifying
program in the College.
Best wishes to all of you,
James E. Stakiw, D.M.D., Dip. Perio., Ph.D.,
F.I.C.D.
Our alumni continue to support and contribute
to the College and its programs through clinic
supervision and financial contributions, and I
want to thank all our community-based part-time
COLLEGE OF DENTISTRY FINANCIAL REPORT
The following table provides some comparative data regarding staffing, expenditures, and funding
sources, and shows how the College’s budget has changed over the past seven years.
1998/99
Net 2004/05
Change
% Increase
50.59
54.65
4.06
8%
TOTAL EXPENDITURES
$3,642
$5,082
$1,439
40%
Sources of Funding
Operating Budget Net Support
Tuition
Recoveries (Patient Fees, Sale of Supplies, etc.)
TOTAL FUNDS PROVIDED
$2,504
$598
$540
$3,642
$1,452
$2,344
$1,286
$5,082
-$1,051
* $1,745
$746
$1,439
-42%
292%
138%
40%
Total FTEs (Full-Time Equivalent) Faculty and Staff
*
*Scholarship support of $1.08M has been deducted from both these amounts
As you can see, the College’s budget and
expenditures have increased by about 40% since
1998/99. Although funding from the University
has decreased, over 28% of the College’s total
budget is still being provided by the University.
Donations by alumni, industry, businesses, etc. are
not reflected in the College’s annual budget. These
funds are used as specifically designated by the
donors for items such as equipment, scholarships,
etc. and can vary significantly from year to year.
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THE COTTER UNVEILING
Dr. Cotter, a beloved and
distinguished member of
the Faculty of Dentistry for
nineteen years, passed away
September 30, 2004. His
memory was honoured by
the College with a special
ceremony on Thursday,
January 20, 2005. This date
held special significance in
the Cotter family as January
20 was Wilf’s birthday, and in
2005 it would have marked
his eighty-third year.
The ceremony was prompted
by an initiative from the graduating
class of 1972, the College’s first class.
A request was submitted by this class
that they be allowed to pay tribute to
Dr. Cotter in the form of a donation of
a portrait of Dr. Cotter and a monetary
contribution to the Cotter Student
Award, which already existed. This
class has always had a “personal”
bond with Wilf as he was the inaugural
recipient of the Professor of the Year
Award at their graduation.
The College agreed, and Mr. Terry
Zinkowski was commissioned to
paint the portrait. A reception, hosted
by the Dean of Dentistry, preceded the
official unveiling ceremony. Most of
Dr. Cotter’s family, including his wife
Mae, sister Bernice, and children
Brent, Maureen, Al, and their families,
were there to witness the unveiling,
along with faculty, staff, students, and
dentists from the community.
Dr. Paul Teplitsky spoke on behalf
of the Class of ’72, and Brent Cotter
spoke for the family. The portrait was
unveiled and hangs proudly on the
Clinic floor. We would be pleased
if alumni drops by to see it. The
inscription reads:
(L-R) Jim Wilson, Dave Plosz, Paul Teplitsky,
Don Johnson, Dennis Lanigan
Dr. Wilfred Andrew Cotter,
Professor Emeritus
A teacher, a mentor, and a friend
Presented to the College of Dentistry
by the Class of ’72
Dr. Teplitsky was asked to pay tribute
to Dr. Cotter at University Council.
The following are his words for that
occasion:
Professor Emeritus D. Wilfred Cotter
found his niche at the University of
Saskatchewan. He came to us as a recent
graduate of the University of Michigan’s
Specialty Program in Prosthodontics
– he was forty-eight years old. The
year was 1969. He joined the Faculty
of Dentistry when the College was in
its infancy and served faithfully until
his health forced him into a somewhat
premature departure in 1988, nineteen
years after his arrival. It is safe to say
that Wilf loved every minute of his
association with academia.
There could be no better role model as
a faculty member. Wilf was an integral
part of the initiatives to build a clinical
program of excellence. As the College
developed, it was Dr. Cotter to whom
most new faculty turned for guidance.
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Always
supportive,
always
knowledgeable, always kind and
gentle, and always assessing
character issues correctly, Wilf
was an easy man to love. He
gave so much of himself and
never expected nor desired
anything in return. He talked
with a twinkle in his eye, a readily
accessible smile on his face, and
an openness and generosity of
spirit that made everyone around
him comfortable. He had an
innate ability to make everyone
he met feel as if they were special
and the catch is – I think they
truly were, to Wilf. Colleagues, friends,
patients, and especially students were
all treated with the utmost respect. In
eighteen years, I never once heard “Dr.
C” denigrate the ability of a student.
Students could not have found a more
loyal advocate. You could insert a set
of dentures in the wrong patient, upside
down, and Wilf would find some reason
for optimism. He would probably walk
over and say, “Well, this will require
some adjustment; perhaps we should
work on this together.”
Of course, everyone remembers his sense
of humor. He could tell stories with the
best of them, always with appropriate
accents. His stories were clean and
gentle. He never used sarcasm as a
substitute for humor and he never
entertained at the expense of others.
I often think of his lectures and compare
them to today’s standards. We use multimedia electronics with data projection
and video clips to capture the attention
of students. Dr. Cotter walked in armed
only with his knowledge and could keep
students spellbound as he mixed fact,
clinical experience, patient observation,
and humor into a story that became a
true learning experience.
Dr. Wilfred Andrew Cotter
20 January 1922 – 30 September 2004
Obviously, within this environment
we think of Wilf’s contribution to the
University. There is much more but I’ll
reflect on only two things. Some say
that when you leave this earth, the only
thing you leave behind is your reputation
and your family. Wilf’s reputation is
unsullied, and he remains in the hearts
of all those he touched. He leaves
behind a wonderful wife, Mae; three
children, Brent, Al, and Maureen; and
their families. His family is a reflection of
him: loving, caring people, who anyone
would chose to have as friends.
In closing, I leave you with the thoughts
of Wilf’s son Brent Cotter, the current
Dean of Law, who in reflecting on his
dad’s life modified the words of King
George the Sixth as follows: “So I said
to the man who stood at the gate of the
rest of my life, ‘What should I do that I
might tread safely into the future?’ And
he said, ‘Go and put your hand in the
spirit of Wilf Cotter. And that shall be
to you brighter than a light. And safer
than any known way.’”
FACULTY FOCUS
KINDNESS IN ACTION –
AN UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE
Dr. Francisco Otero, along with his wife, Lucille, have had
the privilege to work with KIA in Nicaragua twice, and in
Honduras most recently. They found that working as part
of a team, including dental health professionals
and non-dental volunteers, with a common
goal of serving the poor was an incredible
experience. The sense of camaraderie and
co-operation among the team members
Kindness in Action (KIA) is a non-partisan volunteerbased humanitarian organization which provides
dental care to the poor and develops and implements
community-based prevention programs, as
well as educates and raises awareness of
developing world issues.
KIA began innocently in 1993, over a
cup of tea at a kitchen table. When
founder Dr. Amil Shapka of St. Paul,
Alberta, “wrote a cheque with his
mouth” by offering to help the poor of
Honduras, a friend doing development
work there at the time cashed it! A
dental team of four was the result. The
subsequent sincerity, warmth, and gratitude
of the campesinos touched and changed all four of
them, inspiring them to return annually. From that simple
beginning, KIA developed a life of its own, growing into
an organization with over 200 volunteers working on
weekly projects in Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, Honduras,
Nicaragua, Peru, India, Thailand, and Philippines. Dental
services offered by KIA include examinations, extractions,
composite and amalgam restorations, scalings, and
comprehensive community-based prevention programs.
Dr. Francisco Otero and young
Honduran patient.
allowed them to provide dental services
in very challenging conditions. Apart from
being able to help the poor and relieve their
dental pain, which was very rewarding, team
members’ hearts were broken by the plight of these
people and yet touched deeply by their joy and gratitude.
Dr. Francisco J. Otero
Assistant Dean, Clinical Affairs
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THE INTERNATIONAL DENTAL STUDENT CONFERENCE 2005
Saskatoon’s “Great Western Extravaganza”
Our presenters’ willingness to come long distances
to offer their knowledge and experience to IDSC 2005
delegates was certainly a highlight of the weekend.
Saturday’s festivities culminated with our Gala Dinner,
where delegates were treated to a fantastic meal with
a heartwarming keynote address by Dr. Fischer on
the rewards of human caring. The Western Spirit
Cabaret which followed at Louis’ was enjoyed by all,
but especially by Kyle Egger!
From January 14 to January 16, 2005, the College
of Dentistry welcomed dental students, dentists,
and auxiliaries from around the world for the tenth
annual (and probably coldest ever!) International
Dental Student Conference, our “Great Western
Extravaganza.” Delegates from across Canada and
as far away as Australia and California arrived at the
beautiful Delta Bessborough on Friday evening and
were treated to a night of food, drinks (thanks to
Great Western Breweries for the free keg), and the
much-anticipated Casino Royale, where delegates
tried their hands at casino games in an effort to earn
as much “funny money” as they could. The evening
culminated with a “lively” auction where more than
$10,000 in prizes was given away.
On Sunday, IDSC 2005 closed with a fantastic
breakfast and the vote for IDSC 2006. The IDSC
2005 Organizing Committee would like to thank all
of our generous sponsors, the College of Dentistry
at the University of Saskatchewan, and all IDSC 2005
delegates for their generous support. IDSC 2005 was
a great event that we won’t soon forget.
On Saturday, delegates had the opportunity to visit
exhibits from more than twenty dental companies and
institutions. Throughout the day, interesting lectures
were given by Dr. Dan Fischer (innovations in dental
technologies), Dr. Donald Yu (issues in endodontics),
Dr. Jim Armstrong (practice management strategies),
and by specialists from across the country on their
experiences in general and specialized dentistry.
Good luck to UBC on winning IDSC 2006 – we’ll see
everyone in Vancouver!
Mark Venditti
on behalf of the IDSC 2005 Organizing Committee
CANADIAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION COMMITTEE
ON STUDENT AFFAIRS MEETING
This past August, Jenny Wong and I attend the
annual Canadian Dental Association (CDA)
Committee on Student Affairs (CSA) meeting in
Ottawa, Ontario. Each year the CSA meeting takes
a specific theme, whether it be ethics, organized
dentistry, or (this year) the multitude of services
that the CDA offers its dentist and dental student
members.
Finally, the annual CSA meeting is an opportunity for
student representatives from each of the Canadian
dental schools to elect a CSA chairperson to coordinate the CSA meeting and represent Canadian
dental students at meetings across the continent.
This year, Jenny Wong was elected the CSA
Chairperson for the upcoming school year. She is
the first dental student from Western Canada to be
elected to this position in recent history, definitely a
great achievement for the University of Saskatchewan
College of Dentistry. Congratulations Jenny!
This annual meeting serves a number of important
purposes. First, it provides an opportunity for the
CSA representatives at all Canadian dental schools
to meet, interact, and discuss any issues and
problems that may be of importance. Second, it
is an opportunity for CSA representatives to learn
how to organize and co-ordinate the “Welcome to
the Profession” night and the CDA dental student
recruitment drive every year.
Mark Venditti
Class of 2005
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COLLEGE CORNER
GREYSTONE SCHOLARS SPEND-A-DAY
with a student in the College. The student volunteer
spirit continues to be alive and well in the College of
Dentistry, with an overwhelming number of students
volunteering to host a club member for a day. Thank
you, students!
The College participated in the fifth annual
Greystone Scholars Spend-A-Day on Wednesday,
February 2. (“Greystone Scholars” are a group of
academically-talented Grade 12 students from across
Saskatchewan.) The day started off for the Scholars
with a video and question period conducted by Dr.
Dean Kolbinson, followed by an hour observing dental
students at work in the Orthodontics lab. Thanks to
Dr. Peter Konchak for accommodating the visitors
in his class, and to Carman Rabuka and Landon
Pincombe for assisting them as they observed. The
Scholars then moved on to a College tour guided by
two of our Year 1 students, Brent Davis and Jason
Yen, and ended with an informal lunch and chat with
two of Dentistry’s Greystone Scholars, Dustin Satre
and Jenny Wong. A big “Thank You” to everyone who
contributed to the success of this event!
ADMISSIONS UPDATE
The College has received 336 applications for
admission for 2005–2006, a 27% increase over the
previous year. This year we received 77 applications
from Saskatchewan residents, compared to 57 last
year. Admissions interviews are scheduled for
Saturday, April 2, and Saturday, April 9, 2005.
SAME OFFICE, NEW NAME
If you haven’t already noticed, there’s new signage on
the fifth floor in the Health Sciences building. Since
the Office of the Dean of Dentistry relocated to the
Dental Clinic building, the Academic and Student
Services section that remained in the Health Sciences
building was renamed to Office of Student Services.
The idea of spending a day with students in the
College has certainly caught on. The Pre-Dent Club at
the University of Saskatchewan has indicated a strong
interest in a similar arrangement to spend-a-day
OUR DENTAL FAMILY
ALYSSA
JAYCE
NOAH
BABY ANNOUNCEMENTS
EDWIN
Nathan Muirhead (Class of 2006) and Daria had a baby
boy (Noah) born November 18, 2004, weighing 6 lb.
4 oz., baby brother to Dylan, Joshua, and Brigham.
Dr. Tracey Clark (Class of 1996) and Chris had a baby
girl (Alyssa) born December 29, 2004, weighing 7 lb.
8 oz.
Ryan Kilistoff (Class of 2008) and Sharon had a baby
boy (Edwin Ryan) born November 20, 2004, weighing
9 lb. 51/2 oz., baby brother to Joseph.
Sandi Endersby (Class of 2005) and Richard had a
baby boy (Jayce) born November 2, 2004, weighing
6 lb. 41/2 oz.
Michelle and Miles Jarvin had a baby boy (Ashton
John) born March 16, 2005, weighing 9 lb. 7 oz., baby
brother to Alexis.
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MARRIAGES
Christian Len (Class of 1999) married Sasha Tahotny
in White Rock, BC, on October 9, 2004 (photo on
left).
Alysen Sopotyk (Class of 2006) and Reid Turner
(Class of 2004) were married February 16, 2005,
in Cancun, Mexico. Classmates from each Class
attended the occasion (photo on right).
TIDBITS
The College is pleased to announce the appointment
of Dr. Francisco Otero as Assistant Dean, Clinical
Affairs, effective January 1, 2005, to June 30, 2006.
Sick Children for 2–4 weeks this summer to do an
externship in oral and maxillofacial
surgery.
Lynn Danbrook has left the College of Dentistry to
assume the position of Development Officer in the
College of Engineering effective January 4, 2005.
Faculty, staff, and students wish Lynn success in her
new position.
Mark Venditti receiving 2003–2004
International College of Dentists
award, presented by Dr. Stakiw.
Mark Venditti (Class of 2005) was
awarded the 2003–04 International
College of Dentists (ICD) scholarship
and plaque on the basis of academic achievement,
character, and participation in extra-curricular
activities.
Michelle Jarvin, Admissions Secretary, will be on
a one-year maternity leave beginning March 13,
2005. Kimberley (Kim) Frank, formerly of the
Office of Recruitment and Admissions, Student
and Enrolment Services, has been hired
as Michelle’s replacement. Welcome
aboard, Kim!
Fort McMurray “local celebrity” Viet Tran.
On March 1, 2005, the College
welcomed back Kelly Shelley from a
one-year maternity leave. We want to
pay special thanks to Donna Pattison
as her very capable replacement in the
Main Clinic office.
Viet Tran (Class of 2004) is a local
celebrity in Fort McMurray, where he
practices dentistry during the day and
salsa dances at night! Although salsa
dancing is not part of his original culture, he
very quickly developed a passion for it after taking
lessons with a friend two years ago. He even offers
free salsa lessons to those in the oilsands city of
Fort McMurray. Congratulations on your celebrity
status, Viet!
Jenny Wong (Class of 2006) has been accepted
to the University of Southern California for the
month of July 2005, to do an externship in oral and
maxillofacial surgery. She has also been accepted
for an externship in oral and maxillofacial surgery
at Harvard University/Massachusetts General
Hospital for a two-week period in August 2005.
Ryan Bernhauser (Class of 2004) “would like to send
a big thank you to everyone for their kind thoughts
and actions on the death of my mother. I want
you to know how much I appreciated your cards,
e-mails, and especially your attendance at the
Allen Aptekar (Class of 2006) has been accepted
to the University of Toronto and the Hospital for
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funeral. You made a difficult time easier by letting
me know so many people care. Also, I really regret
not being able to say goodbye to everyone at Grad. I
missed you all, and still do. Thank you for a great four
years – sorry I couldn’t be there at the end!”
The Class of 1984 held a 20-year reunion in conjunction
with the annual Scientific Session held in Saskatoon
September 16–18, 2004. Those in attendance were Les
Piecowye, Mitch Taillon, Greg Kost, Gerry Labine, Brian
Baker, Tim Barker, Charles Britton, Ken Cottenie, Judy
Monteith, Rob Austin, and Craig Goplen. A good time
was had by all!
Dr. Warren Loeppky (Class of 1997) is in his final
year of a graduate program in Pediatric Dentistry
at the University of Toronto. He has been doing an
externship here at the College from January 1 to March
31, 2005, and has been actively involved with teaching
and patient care. On behalf of the College of Dentistry
faculty, staff, and students, thank you Dr. Loeppky for
your commitment to the program.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS...
Annual Table Clinic Night (sponsored by Saskatoon
& District Dental Society): Tuesday, April 12, 2005,
Dental Clinic Building.
At its annual Convocation held in Toronto on
September 11, 2004, the Royal College of Dentists of
Canada (RCDC) conferred Fellowships on four alumni
of the College of Dentistry, University of Saskatchewan.
These are:
Dr. Kenneth Dick (Class of 1987), Endodontics
Darcy Dietz (Class of 1993), Orthodontics
Rob Strasdin (Class of 1993), Orthodontics
Leah Kells (Class of 2001), Periodontics
The College of Dentistry extends sincerest
congratulations to these four individuals for this
achievement!
Convocation: Thursday, May 26, 2005.
Fall Welcome: Saturday, September 3, 2005, at
Centennial Auditorium (5:00 pm) with dance to follow!
Kent McLeod Memorial Golf Tournament:
Saturday, September 10, 2005, at the Willows.
Maximum number of golfers allowed is 72!
Dr. Kunio Komiyama was a guest speaker at the annual
meeting of the Western Japanese Society of Pediatric
Dentistry held in Okayama, Japan, from November 22–
24, 2004. He spoke on “Evidence-based Management
of Childhood Dental Caries – A Bacteriological
Consideration.”
Brian Baker and Greg Kost,
Class of ’84.
Class of 1984 reunion,
September 16–18, 2004:
(L-R) Les Piecowye,
Michel Taillon,
Greg Kost, Gerald Labine,
Brian Baker, Tim Barker,
Charles Britton.
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MISSION
STATEMENT
The mission of the College of Dentistry, University of
Saskatchewan, is to educate dentists to provide high-quality
oral health care to the people of Saskatchewan and to advance
clinical and scientific knowledge through research.
OUR GOALS
• To teach undergraduate dental students the
knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary
to become technically competent, socially
sensitive, ethical dentists.
• To develop and contribute to outreach
programs with allied dental health
care providers locally, nationally, and
internationally.
• To advance knowledge through research,
scholarly activity, and publications, and
by interacting with related learned and
professional organizations.
• To provide post-graduate and graduate
education through advanced degree
programs.
• To practice scholarship in the application
of knowledge so we can serve society
through our creativity and expertise.
• To maintain an admissions policy which
will enable the College to select the best
possible candidates for dental education
while being accessible on an equitable basis
to qualified Saskatchewan residents and,
where possible, to others.
• To obtain appropriate human, financial,
informational, and physical resources and
to manage these resources in a fair,
efficient, and accountable manner.
• To continually evaluate and develop the
curriculum and implement changes to
ensure that it is responsive to the current
and future needs for the provision of oral
health care to the people of Saskatchewan
and beyond.
• To advance employment and education
equity through our policies and practices,
and in particular to address the needs of
aboriginal people, persons with disabilities,
and visible minorities.
• To investigate the epidemiology of oral
disease and serve as a resource for
knowledge and expertise concerning the
prevention and treatment of oral diseases
for the profession and the community.
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LIGHTER MOMENTS
The Endo I Do
I find and record all the working lengths
And I irrigate with straight bleach, I prefer the high
strength
Ricketsia, Bacteroides, and Streptococcus Mutans
I kill them all swiftly with the work of my hands
A little squirt of connective tissue with nerves and
blood vessels
Wrapped up in dentin, cementum, and enamel
Not one of a kind or anything unique
Just another tooth in a whole row of teeth
Files are my fingers and the mirror is my eye
I’ll find those bacteria, they can run but they can’t hide
I clean and I shape and I make a long tunnel
A tornado in a tooth, and tall tapered funnel
A symbol of simplicity in design and in function
No moving parts, no batteries, no special instructions
Just keep it very clean and show some respect
Don’t show any indifference or undue neglect
The tooth is now clean and free of infection
Is that really a fact, or just false satisfaction?
To wait or to obturate, commitment or liberation
Obturate I decide, after much deliberation
But they let it get dirty and it quickly decays
And the decay gets deeper day after day
Through the tough enamel and the resilient dentin
It reaches the pulp and gets his attention
With cold Gutta Percha, I laterally condense
And for a final restoration, I use common sense
A direct amalgam core for a solid foundation
And a gold-alloy cast full coverage restoration
Help me doctor, for I am in pain
I tried Advil and Tylenol but in pain I remain
It’s my tooth, Doctor Mo, and it’s hurting real bad
It’s the worst kind of pain that I’ve ever had
Ah, the wonderful things we dentists get to do
I can’t believe they pay us to do what we do
From Endo to Ortho and Fixed to Removable
It’s all so much fun, so highly enjoyable
I ask some more questions and I do a pulp test
And the radiograph I took takes care of the rest
Periapical radiolucency, it looks like to me
And I think of three letters: R, C, and T
But Root Canal Treatment holds a special place in my
heart
It always has, right from the start
Because I like to do endo, I honestly do
And I take a lot of pride in the endo I do.
I turn to my assistant and she turns to me
From the look in her eyes, it’s quite plain to see
She’s not looking forward to what lies ahead
She’d rather do Ortho, or anything instead
Dr. Mo Korayem
Class of 2003
She sets up for endo and takes her position
Freezing and rubber dam and we’re ready for
demolition
The drill in my hand and the tooth in the mouth
I access the pulp chamber, I take the roof off the
house
KEEPING IN TOUCH.....
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love to hear from you! Information can be submitted to:
janet.sklarchuk@usask.ca
or mailed to:
Janet Sklarchuk
College of Dentistry, University of Saskatchewan
Room 332, Dental Clinic Building
105 Wiggins Road, Saskatoon SK S7N 5E4
We’re into the pulp now and there’s no going back
We’re looking for infection and we’re ready to attack
She puts an EndoRing on my finger – and we say our
vows
We will not give up and we will not bow down
She whispers in my ear, “Seek and you shall find”
I will find all the canals, never leave one behind
Orifice by orifice and canal by canal
Finding MB2 boosts my morale
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City ____________________________ Prov ________ PC ___________
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Forward to:
Janet Sklarchuk
College of Dentistry
University of Saskatchewan
Room 332
Dental Clinic Building
105 Wiggins Road
Saskatoon SK S7N 5E4