College of
Dentistry
2004
Recall
JUNE
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THE COLLEGE OF DENTISTRY
University of Saskatchewan
Room B526,
Health Sciences Building
107 Wiggins Road
Saskatoon SK S7N 5E5
Dean:
Dr. Charles G. Baker
Associate Dean:
Dr. Dean Kolbinson
Acting Assistant Dean, Clinical
Affairs: Dr. Jim Stakiw
If you read something in this issue of Recall that you would like to respond to, please send your comments to the Editor,
Lynn Danbrook, no later than August 15, 2004. The next issue of the newsletter will be published in October, 2004.
DEAN’S MESSAGE …..
Dr. Charles Baker
College as Assistant Dean over the
last number of years and welcome
to Dr. Stakiw in his new role. Dr.
Sutherland will continue his role
as a member of the teaching
faculty at the College.
I am pleased to report that
the full program site visit by
the accreditation team was
hectic but successful in that
the exit interview indicated
“approval”. As the official list of
recommendations is approved by
the Commission, I will inform you
through this newsletter. There now is an
opportunity to fully review and refine our
Four Year program without the spotlight
on us.
The Business Plan designed in 1998
and on which decisions were being made
has now served its purpose and with the
assistance of the Associate Vice President,
Finance, we are creating a new plan that will
carry us through at least the next three years.
Again, as this plan evolves we will keep you,
our friends of the program, informed.
I am also pleased to report that our students
continue to be academically successful both
for awards and scholarships as well as with
the board examinations of both Canada and
the United States. The concerns expressed
relative to the loss of the “fifth year” have
not been reflected in our students and our
program.
On a “northern front”, Dr. Jim Tynan has
decided not to take early retirement and
has taken up the challenge to work with the
Northern Health Strategy group and restart
the opportunities for senior students to
assist in provisions of oral health care to
the three northern Saskatchewan Health
Regions.
Dr. Ken Sutherland has resigned as Assistant
Dean of the College of Dentistry effective
June 30, 2004. Dr. James Stakiw has been
appointed Assistant Dean effective July 1,
2004. The College extends its thanks to
Dr. Sutherland for his contributions to the
As summer approaches, I trust that all of us
will enjoy this season to reflect and recharge
ourselves for the challenges ahead!
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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 out-reach
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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CONNECTIONS ……
The Canadian Association for Dental Research (CADR) has appointed Dr. David Singer to its list of
New Life Members for 2004. Dr. Singer served in the College of Dentistry at the University of Saskatchewan
as Associate Dean and Professor of Diagnostic and Surgical Sciences from 1972-1992.
VOLUNTEER DENTISTRY IN ISRAEL
knowledgeable and indispensable
to understanding all that there
was to understand, whether it be
religious history, Roman history,
archeological research, modern
social and economic activity, and
of course “the situation”.
Submitted by: Dr. Daniel Azuelos
Last holiday season, my wife and
I, along with our two children,
age 13 and 12, went to Israel
for one month. Surfing the
Internet I found a dental clinic
in Jerusalem asking for volunteer
dentists to provide services for
The culture shock was not too
low-income families. It seemed
great. We found MacDonald’s
interesting and I applied. The left to right: Dr Daniel Azuelos; Dr. Mokovitz, Director; Volunteer and Burger King but also
dentist from Netherlands; Volunteer dentist from Sweden. other typically Israeli food. On
Canadian representative quickly
arranged details and we booked
Christmas day all stores are
our tickets. We would pay our own I found it very rewarding to treat open, including the dental clinic. We
way and they would provide us with children properly without having to be saw no Christmas lights at all and
accommodations free of charge concerned at all with costs or office only one Christmas tree in a Chinese
during our stay. We were offered a management. You do what is best restaurant. Sunday is the first day of
very well furnished and comfortable for the child. You drill, fill, and no the week and feels like a Monday here.
two-bedroom apartment. The trip is bill, no assignment, no coordination The weekend is Friday and Saturday.
tax deductible in Canada.
of benefits, no pre-determination, no
S.A., no FHB, no NIHB, no PIPEDA, Security was very tight everywhere.
The clinic was simple but efficient. no HIPA.
The assistants speak Our bags were checked before we
Patients have to be referred by social English very well, as do most Israelis. entered museums, restaurants, banks,
services and must be between 5 and The children, their parents and the shopping centers, etc. It made us feel
18 years of age. The clinic does not staff were very grateful for our coming. very safe. Security was a slight
discriminate at all on the origin of the We were told repeatedly that these inconvenience but certainly not a
patients. Low economic status is often children would have no dental care problem. We had a wonderful experience.
associated with poor dental health and at all if it were not for this clinic. All If you wish to have more information
Israeli society is no exception. The volunteer dentists are rewarded at the please visit www.dental-dvi.co.il/ or do
treatment is, however, of the highest end of their stay with a small party at not hesitate to contact me.
standards. It consisted mostly of coffee time, speeches of gratitude, a
basic restorative dentistry and very certificate, a pin, and a few drawings
few extractions. A pediatric dentist from the children. During my stay The Faculty of Dentistry at McGill
on staff does the treatment plans, the I had the opportunity to meet and University will honor Dr. Ernie
more difficult management cases, as make friends with colleagues from the Ambrose with an endowed Chair in
well as minor orthodontics. There are United States, Holland and Sweden. his name. Dr. Ambrose served as
also hygienists on staff.
Working with other dentists, you enjoy professor and dean at McGill. Dr.
sharing experiences and also learning Ambrose later served as Dean at the
The clinic is in great need of volunteer a few tricks of the trade.
College of Dentistry, University of
dentists. Presently the clinic is opened
Saskatchewan from 1977 – 1985 and
from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM four days a There was of course plenty of time for in 1993 Dr. Ambrose was appointed
week. It could be opened for longer sightseeing. Israel is a country rich in Professor Emeritus of Restorative and
hours offering more services were history, culture, and ideas. The clinic Prosthodontic Dentistry.
it not for the lack of dentists. The booked guided tours for us at discount
support personnel, the equipment prices. The guides were extremely
and materials are all there.
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Your Cash Flow
From The Canadian Small
Business Handbook
by: Susan Kennedy-Loewen
PRACTICE
MANAGEMENT
TIPS…..
What do people mean when they
talk about cash flow? They’re
referring to the cash you have to
keep your business running day to
day. Managing cash flow well is
absolutely vital to the well-being of
your company. In fact, poor cash
flow management is one of the major
reasons for business failure. Your
business can live without ever making
a profit, but it cannot live without
cash flowing in.
Cash flow is the amount of money
available to you on a daily basis
to run your company.
Don’t let sales figures mislead you
into thinking that your business is
in good shape. Your sales may be
skyrocketing, but if your customers
aren’t paying you for 60 or 90 days,
or even 120, you may have trouble
making payment on your own bills
that need to be paid within 30 or
60 days. This is one of the most
dramatic illustrations of cash flow
problems. Everything feels fine until
you realize you don’t have enough
cash to pay your bills. If you find
yourself in this kind of squeeze, you
need to make some adjustments to
improve your business practices and
help your business operate more
efficiently. Consider the following:
• Look at your inventory. The value
of just-in-time inventory control
cannot be overstated. The more
inventory you stockpile in your
business, the more cash you have
tied up. If the inventory sits around
for too long, it ends up costing you
money, especially if you borrowed
to acquire it in the first place.
Review your inventory on a regular
basis, and determine if some items
are just taking up shelf space…..To
manage your inventory, set terms
with your suppliers that match the
length of time you expect to have
and use the product or inventory….
• Look at your ordering practices,
which are closely related to
inventory control. Just-in-time
ordering can save you a large
outlay of cash for large orders,
especially when your supplier can
guarantee delivery within a week
Carrying only what you need will
help keep cash in the bank to
pay immediate expenses. Large
orders should be considered only
when you are cash rich or can get
a good discount for the purchase.
If you borrow to make the volume
discount purchase, do the math.
Does the amount of interest you
pay on the financing cost you
more than you are saving on the
discount?
• Look at your accounts receivable
to ensure your customers are
paying you on time. I know this
sounds simple, but it is one of
the most challenging components
of running a business. You make
the sale, and then, the honeymoon
is over – you have to collect the
payment from your customer.
If you can’t get cash upfront, you
may decide to establish the terms
of repayment with your customer.
Congratulations! You have just
become a bank for your customer!
Every time your customers leave
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your business with their goods or
services on credit, you have lent
them money.
• Look at your accounts payable
terms. Could you extend the
payment date? Instead of paying
them cash in 30 to 60 days, they
may accept payment in 60 to 90
days. Each time you negotiate this
way, you improve your cash flow
management.
To improve cash flow, collect what you’re
owed quickly and pay what you owe on
the day it is due.
If your business has a greater ebb
and flow than can be addressed by
the simple remedies described above,
you may want to talk to your banker
about an operating line (line of
credit). This allows you to draw on it
in times of need, knowing that when
you get paid for that big contract, you
can repay the operating line and have
enough cash on hand to maintain a
balanced cash flow for some time.
ALUMNI NEWS .....
The Canadian Dental Association
(CDA) recently announced
this year’s recipient of the
Oral Health Promotion Award
which recognizes individuals or
organizations that have improved
the oral health of Canadians
through oral health promotion.
The award was presented to
Dr. Rosamund Harrison, DMD ’74
and Dr. Tracy Wong who have
been the coordinators of the
Healthy Teeth: Happy Children
program which began in 1994.
Drs. Harrison and Wong were
honored at an awards luncheon
on April 23, 2004 in Ottawa.
Congratulations and well done!
ALUMNI RECEPTION VANCOUVER
The College was delighted
to host an Alumni
Reception in Vancouver
on March 4, 2004 in
conjunction with the
Pacific Dental
Conference/
Canadian Dental
Association
Conference. There
was a terrific turn
out and needless
to say, everyone had
a wonderful time! Take
a look at some of the candid moments
captured on film.
ALUMNI PROFILE ……..
Submitted by Dr. Kristin Yont
Being raised on a small family farm
southeast of Prince Albert, my early
career ambition was to become a
Veterinarian. As I grew, and times
on the farm became tougher in the
late 80’s, I could see that having my
livelihood directly related to weather,
pestilences, and poor market prices
was not for me. Dentistry became my
new career focus.
Hard work and perseverance paid off,
as I graduated from the College of
Dentistry, University of Saskatchewan,
in 1998, and immediately became
an equal partner in a dental practice
in downtown Calgary. Today I have
a thriving general practice. Because
my partner has been the dentist for
the Calgary Flames for 17 years, I
have been fortunate to learn about
and treat hockey related dental and
facial trauma. My partner is also a
Board Certified Forensic Odontologist
who has mentored and directed me
to courses that have allowed me to
become his understudy in this field.
Since coming to Calgary
I have maintained my ties
with my Saskatchewan
confreres as well
as made many new
friendships by joining
local dental societies
and study clubs. Curling
and golfing have also lead
to many new dental and social
relationships.
Just this past winter I was very
fortunate to spend eight weeks in
Australia with my husband Jim, and
my family. Some of the highlights
included touring South Australia’s
wine regions, New Year’s in Sydney,
snorkeling the Great Barrier Reef, and
sailing the Whitsunday Islands with
my family.
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When I am not at work, I like to
take advantage of the amenities
that Calgary has to offer. Hiking,
skiing….shopping. I love to
cook, and enjoy spending
time quilting. When
I was in university I
started running to reduce
stress. I completed my
first marathon in fifth
year dental school and am
currently training to run my fifth
in Calgary this July. I am determined
to run a qualifying time for the Boston
marathon next April.
Calgary is a great place to settle and
make a living, but I sure take pride in
being raised in rural Saskatchewan. It
is a great province, with great people,
and even though my livelihood is not
directly related to the farm, I still find
myself asking my Dad every time I
talk to him “Did you get any rain last
week?”
CALGARY ALUMNI GROUP
It may have seemed like a long time coming, but with
careful planning and numerous discussions, it looks
like our alumni living in Calgary will soon become an
active group. Thanks to the interest of some key
people, and in particular, the efforts of Dr. Kristin Yont,
the first meeting has been scheduled.
of Saskatchewan. A representative from the U of S
Engineering Alumni Group in Calgary will be in
attendance to share ideas and information about the
activities of their group. The meeting will be followed
by a cocktail reception. Be sure to check in the next
issue of our Newsletter for details on the outcome
of that meeting.
The meeting has been set to discuss the creation
of the Calgary Dental Alumni Group of the University
We would like to announce
that Dr. Richard Oles will
be retiring at the end of the
2003-2004 academic year.
Dr. Oles joined the College
in 1979 as Associate Professor
and retires this year after 25 years
of service at the University
of Saskatchewan.
FACULTY FOCUS .....
Baby News - Operative part time faculty, Dr. Kavita Tawar
and her husband are the proud parents of Kahyl. Their
baby boy was born in February, 2004 and all are doing fine.
STAFF UPDATES……
On May 14, 2004 we said goodbye
to Vivian Pulga. Vivian has
provided the technical component
of the Oral Biopsy Service for
the past six years. The College
would like to say thank you for
your dedication and we wish you
the best of luck in your future
endeavors.
We would like to wish Kelly Shelley
all of the best as she begins her
maternity leave. She is the proud
mom of Evan Michael who was
born on April 27, 2004. And we
extend a warm welcome to Sandy
Ingram who will fill in until April
30, 2005. Sandy comes to the
College from the Department of
Ophthalmology at City Hospital.
Eleanor Ferwerda joins the College
as a half time registered nurse.
Eleanor will be sharing the RN
duties with Peggy Strelioff in oral
surgery. We would like to extend
our thanks and appreciation to
Sheryl Deibert for filling in during
this hiring process.
CUPE 1975 – U of S honored long service members and retirees at a Spring Social held May 1, 2004.
Several people from our College were recognized at this event and we would like to take this opportunity to
acknowledge them in our Newsletter.
25 Year Long Service Members
20 Year Long Service Member
15 Year Long Service Member
- Annette Haines
- Brian Ambrose
- Marcia Caton
- Carol Miller
- Pauline Pontarollo
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STUDENT EXPERIENCES......
First place in the best eConference presentation
Title: Expression of Chymotrypsin-Like Peptidase
Activity and the prtP Gene in Biofilms of Treponema
It’s a Boy! Congratulations to
Brendon Burgess (Class of 2006)
and his wife Liza on the April 13,
2004 birth of Bryson Lyle who
weighed 8 lb. 6 oz.
All award-winners were invited to attend the
annual retreat of the Cell Signaling graduate
training centre in Mucosal Pain and
Inflammation program in Toronto on
April 15 and 16, 2004
It’s a Girl! Congratulations to Steve Goth (Class
of 2005) and his wife Katrina on the birth of Kimber
who arrived on April 16, 2004 weighing 8 lb. 5 oz.
It’s a Boy! Congratulations to Craig Humber and
his wife Heather on the birth of Cole Craig who
arrived on April 23, 2004 weighing in at 5 lb. 9 oz.
Congratulations to Jenny Wong (Class of 2006) who
was recently awarded the Eaton Award for Excellence.
The Dentistry Canada Fund (DCF) Fellowship
Advisory Committee and the DCF Board of Directors
offers this award annually to a deserving
undergraduate dental student in recognition of
dedication and commitment to the field of dentistry.
Well done, Jenny!
STUDENT-FRIENDLY WORKPLACE
How would you like a fun job on campus that is
sensitive to student schedules and starts at over
$8.00 per hour?
The University Advancement office requires a
number of highly enthusiastic students with great
communication and interpersonal skills to staff the
2004-05 Annual Fund fundraising campaign. It’s an
excellent way to meet new people while gaining
great public relation skills and building your resume!
Congratulations Craig Humber (Class of 2005)
on the following honors:
• Canadian Association for Dental Research (CADR)
– Institute of Musculoskeletal Health and Arthritis
(IMHA) Student Research Award
– Second Place in the Junior Category
• 82nd General Session & Exhibition of the IADR/
AADR/ CADR – Honolulu March 10-13, 2004
Presentor: Craig Humber – University of
Saskatchewan
Title: Expression of Chymotrypsin-Like Peptidase
Activity and the prtP Gene in Biofilms of Treponema
Supervisor: Dr. Richard Ellen, University of Toronto
• N.O.R.T.H. - The Network for Oral Research
Training and Health (NORTH) is an undergraduate
research program which functions as a national
network of oral health research training in Canada
and abroad for Canadian students in DDS/DMD
programs. The long-term goal of the Network is
to help address critical needs for research-trained
dental academics and oral health researchers
in Canada.
Applications will be available in August 2004 with
recruitment beginning in September. Just stop by
then to Room 223 Kirk Hall for an application form
(we’re right beside and linked to the big glass
Agriculture building), and remember to bring along
an up-to-date resume! Be on the look out in August
for our online application form (www.usask.ca/alumni).
If you have any questions, call Colleen at 966-2394.
EDUCATION
is what you get from
reading the small print
in a contract.
EXPERIENCE
is what you get
if you don’t.
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LIGHTER MOMENTS .....
An excerpt from Chicken Soup for the Dental Soul by Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, Don Dible
The Tooth Fairy’s Sister
Erma, a patient of mine, gets credit for
this idea; and I’ve passed it on to many
grateful mothers who can attest to its
effectiveness.
mother realized her daughter’s envy
could be put to good use. “Honey,
I’ve never told you about this before,
but the Tooth Fairy has a sister named
the Paci-Fairy. If you put your pacifier
under your pillow tonight, I’ll bet the
Paci-Fairy will visit you just like the
Tooth Fairy visits your sister.”
Erma had two daughters, separated
in age by about three years. As the
children grew older, the eldest started
losing her baby teeth. Naturally, these
events were faithfully followed by visits
from the Tooth Fairy.
The following morning, the youngster
discovered a present under her pillow
while the pacifier had magically
disappeared. “Look, Mamma! The
Paci-Fairy gave me some money.”
It wasn’t long before the younger child
became jealous of the Tooth Fairy’s
favoritism toward her older sibling.
“Mamma, how come the Tooth Fairy
never visits me? It’s not fair,” she
pouted.
The contented child never asked for her
pacifier again – ever.
Alan H. Gelbert, DDS, FAGD
Now at the time, Erma was trying to
wean her youngest child from her
pacifier. Suddenly, the concerned
Cora
Harvey
Armstrong
toothfairy dolls available at:
http://www.mcuniverse.com/Tooth_Fairy.720.0.html
“Inside every older person
is a younger person wondering
what the hell happened!”
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ADVANCEMENT ……
by Lynn Danbrook
June and October). Faculty, staff, students and
alumni are all encouraged to take advantage
of this tool to share information with others.
Communication is a two way street. We will try
to get the information out to you and we hope
to hear back from you. Verbal communication
is equally important and effective. What kind
of job do you do communicating about the
College/University?
I have taken the opportunity to produce this
piece that I like to call “Advancement 101”.
What exactly is ‘advancement’? Well, according
to the Oxford Dictionary, it is to ‘move forward,
make progress…promotion of plan’.
To best describe the activities of Advancement,
we need to break it down into three categories…
Alumni Relations, Communication and
Development. My role as Development Officer
in the College is to develop, implement and
support activities in each of these areas.
Development – can best be defined as the
gradual unfolding of the College Plan. How
do we get from point A to point B? We will
develop strategies and plans that will help us to
achieve our goals. It will take participation and
support from a wide group of stakeholders in
order for us to be successful in our endeavors.
The activities involved in the alumni relations,
communications and development areas all
take place simultaneously, one rolling into the
other. It is a cycle that continues in perpetual
motion – always growing and developing. How
can you get involved?
Alumni Relations – is about creating genuine
partnerships by cultivating an interest in our
College and our University. So, what is your
connection to the College/University? For
each of our alumni, a common connection
will be that each one of you received your
undergraduate education here. Apart from that,
the connection will vary from one individual
to another. Some will be connected through
their financial support, others will be connected
through a faculty position, and still others will
be connected through their volunteer efforts.
There are many ways to remain connected to
the College/University. What ways would work
best for you?
The central office of University Advancement
offers a range of services and resources that
are available to all University of Saskatchewan
alumni. To find out more about the many
programs and services available, visit the
website at http://www.usask.ca/advancement
or better yet - give me a call!
Communication – is about how we share
information. Currently, our newsletter, Recall,
is produced three times per year (February,
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COLLEGE CORNER …..
CLINIC COMPUTER SYSTEM
The final step in the process will then be the
acquisition and installation of the software, along
with appropriate training in its use. The total cost of
the computer program is anticipated to be in the range
of $100,000 to $215,000, depending upon vendor and
specific components purchased. Further information
regarding this project can be obtained from Kevin
Fuglerud, Manager of Finance and Administration
or Trent Kolbe, Business Manager of Clinical Affairs.
Donations towards the cost of this project can be
made by identifying your intention on your cheque
and/or donation form.
Submitted by: Kevin Fuglerud
The replacement of the existing dental clinic computer
system has been a significant need in the College for
many years now (as many alumni probably know
first hand!).
To address this need, the College has undertaken
a thorough and comprehensive project to identify and
assess the College’s needs specific to a dental clinic
computer system, and to identify and recommend
options to optimally meet those needs. The first
step in this process involved researching the options
available to the College, which included 1) purchase
and implement a new system, 2) develop our own
program, or 3) status quo - live with the system we’ve
already got. After a thorough review by a committee
with representation from Information Technology
Services, Financial Services Division, and College
representatives, it was determined that the most
appropriate option was to purchase and implement
a new system.
ACTIVITY CENTRE
Submitted by: Trent Kolbe
Thanks to the initiative and fund raising efforts of
the academic and administrative support team, a
children’s activity centre has been established in the
Dental Clinic. The activity centre includes a new 27”
television, a DVD/VCR combination unit, as well as
two activity panels and various smaller toys and books.
The second step in the process, which is now
underway, is to conduct a formal RFP (Request for
Proposal). This process solicited proposals from
vendors interested in providing a computer system for
the College of Dentistry which meets very specifically
defined needs, as identified by a second committee
with representation from the same groups as the
first committee. Three vendors responded to our
request and provided us with documents describing
in detail their product and how it will meet each of
the specifically defined needs. Upon review of the
proposals, we have now begun three day, in-person
presentations/demonstrations of their products. It
is hoped that this process will be completed by late
May/early June with a recommendation of the most
appropriate software program to purchase.
One of the play panels was donated by Drs. Hamilton
and Nagle, and the smaller items were acquired
through miscellaneous donations. In addition, the
College has generously funded minor alterations to
the facility as well as alterations to the black TV cabinet
that currently resides in the waiting area.
The location of the activity centre is in the Dental
Clinic’s main waiting area, adjacent to the coat area
on the south side, directly across from room 149.
Thank you to everyone for your contributions towards
the effort, for your donations and for your hard work.
SNAPSHOTS – MARCH,
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2004 PEDO CLINIC
HOCKEY CHALLENGE
breakaway. [Faculty 3 Students 2]. Sean Brakstad
and Kelly Gallagher weren’t alone on checking the
clock but there were still 20 minutes left.
Submitted by: Dr. Ken Sutherland
THE ANNUAL HOCKEY CHALLENGE CUP
FRIDAY, MARCH 26, 2004 – ACT ARENA
The students had all the momentum and were
carrying the play only to have Rob Penkala score from
the slot. [Faculty 4 Students 2]. Faculty appeared
to have the game well in hand when Cody Bowtell
scored from a scramble and the game was back on.
[Faculty 4 Students 3] Five minutes to play –
a one goal differential - the ACT Arena was in bedlam
– fans standing in the aisles, players standing on the
benches, and Zahra Kurji dropping her nail file.
The game was played at a speed with which the old
boys were unfamiliar, perhaps the fastest paced,
highest skill level game in the history of the Hockey
Challenge Cup. Not even the Randy Gilewich team
in ’85 was this good. The referees could hardly keep
up to the pace! The goaltending was schmawsome
(even Darcy Allen). Because the timekeeper was only
8 years old (referee’s son), the game was played in
two halves instead of the usual three periods.
However, fate was not kind to youth and skill as one
of their own was penalized for running Teplitsky into
the boards. Why is Tipper always involved in these
exchanges? At least this year it wasn’t Hilary Clark!
The First Half
Faculty opened the scoring on a great pass from
Myles MacLennan to Bob Will (53 year old sub for
Suds), who put the puck neatly into the top corner
from very close in. (Paul Teplitsky was also on this
line). [Faculty 1 Students 0]. The students, briefly
stunned, responded with renewed vigor, only to
have MacLennan score on a sweet pass from Tipper.
[Faculty 2 Students 0]. The pro-student crowd was
silenced. The game continued at a furious pace
without regard for life or limb. Just before the first
half ended, Spaff put faculty further ahead with a
laser beam from the face off circle. Whoda thunk?
[Faculty 3 Students 0 after 40 minutes].
Finale score: Faculty 4 Students 3
Historical Record:
Faculty 19 wins
Students 8 wins
The 3 Stars:
(1) Rent-a-Goalie
(2) Rob Penkala
(3) Rob Walker
Post Game Show
Pizza ‘n’ beer ‘n’ other libations were in abundance
at Venice House following the game. Faculty gold
cards were overheated in a desperate attempt to
console their junior colleagues. It is safe to say
that the rivalry and ribaldry will continue unabated
next year.
Intermission
Special thanks to game sponsors Patterson Dental
(Adair Cardinal) and Nobel Biocare (Craig Dewar).
Thanks to Myles MacLennan for organizing the
game, and for preparing and circulating game
programs.
The Second Half
In their infinite wisdom, faculty decided not to flood
the ice at the break in order to slow the students
down. Their strategy soon backfired when Mark
Hopkins beat the faculty rent-a-goalie on a solo
effort. [Faculty 3 Students 1].
DEFIBRILLATOR
- The College has acquired a defibrillator which is
located on the second floor of the Dental Clinic.
- The defibrillator is fully automated, including
auditory instructions for its operation. It has a
failsafe mechanism that will not permit delivery of
a shock should the heart be functioning normally.
Coach Sutherland, a game time scratch (fear) urged
the troops on. His exhortations were almost
immediately foiled when Rob Walker scored on a
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PATIENT APPRECIATION!
In life, we all too
often hear only
the negatives.
Well, to combat
that syndrome,
we would like to
share the following
message from a
patient who received
services at the Dental
Clinic recently:
“To whom it may concern,
I thought I’d write a letter of appreciation
for the service that was provided for me
at my dental appointment on Friday
on the 3rd floor. I figure that you only
get complaint letters, so I hope this is a
refreshing change.
The staff at the clinic are incredible. The
receptionist (Barb) was incredibly friendly
and helpful in accommodating me with
a tight schedule. Dr. Patel (Abe) was
thorough, professional, friendly and down
to earth. He seemed genuinely concerned
about my dental health and explained
everything completely. He seemed to
observe everything correctly that the
SMILING FACES!
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supervising clinician (Dr. Chow) noticed.
Dr. Chow was likewise very professional,
friendly and proficient.
The technicians were also great to deal
with and treated me well. I really can’t
do these people justice in this short email.
Thanks to all the people involved for
making this the best dentistry experience
ever. You guys are selling your services
MUCH too cheap!!
I look forward to supporting your
business/education in the future.
Sincerely,
David Eisenbart, WCVM 2004”
DONOR RECOGNITION.....
We would like to take this opportunity to thank the following individuals, whose generous gifts to
the College of Dentistry have helped to make a difference. The list includes donors who have made
outright gifts or pledge payments from May 1, 2003 to April 30, 2004.
Although every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this report, we acknowledge that errors
may have occurred. If your name has been omitted or listed incorrectly, please accept our sincere
apology and send any corrections to Lynn Danbrook, College of Dentistry.
$1,000 TO $5,000
$500 TO $1,000
Allewell, Patricia J.
Bell, Ronald S.
Goplen, Craig E.
Jansen, Gregory J.
Koroluk, Lorne D.
Baumann, Hans W.
Budd, Scott R.
Hyland, Jenelle J.
Kennedy, Kim R.
Knight, Nickey L.
Listrom, Robin D.
Packota, Garnet V.
Popowich, Kurt S.
Stelmaschuk, Marianne
UP TO $500
Ambrose, Brian J.
Baker, Brian L.
Carley, Bradford L.
Constable, Christine E.
Danbrook, Lynn L.
Fletcher, William C.
Gasser, Gerald G.
Hanlon, Linda M.
Hennings, Murray N.
Klassen, Elmer L.
Meier, Douglas J.
Moyer, William L.
Phenix, Edwin D.
Rieger Jr., William L.
Taillon, Michel J.
Tyler, David W.
Veason, Stephen J.
Weiss, Harold
Ambrose, Ernest, R.
Bhargava, Raju K.
Charanduk, Gerard W.
Cox, Mary Ellen
Doig, Peter J.
Fraser, Jacqueline P.
Geradts, Christopher M.
Hastings, David W.
Hill, Clifford R.
Lanigan, Dennis T.
Moe, Nina S.
Nahirney, Gary W.
Pierce, Timothy M.
Riekman, Glenn A.
Teplitsky, Paul E.
Tynan, Maureen M.
Viczko, Kell M.
Wempe, Keith H.
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Archibald-Jones, Pamela S.
Biglow-Lecomte, Patricia
Connell, George E.
Criton, John D.
Edwards, Richard W.
Fuglerud, Kevin P.
Goranson, Karen K.
Heinrichs, Alan D.
Ighani, Adib
McLean, Elizabeth S.
Moser, Kim M.
Onishenko, Trevor L.
Redden, Michelle D.
Sims, Barbara A.
Thomas, Douglas G.
Underwood, William T.
Wagner, Adrian D.
Zimmer, Dean J.
BILLBOARD POSTINGS ……
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED – The College of Dentistry,
University of Saskatchewan is seeking alumni to
participate in Recruitment Initiatives. Are you interested
in speaking to high school students or pre-dentistry
students? Do you have a small amount of time that you
can commit to promoting our dental school to potential
students in your community?
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED – The College of Dentistry,
University of Saskatchewan is seeking alumni to
develop Alumni Groups in their city.
If you are this person, please contact Lynn Danbrook,
College of Dentistry at (306) 966-5125 for further details.
No remuneration – but great rewards!
If you are this person, please contact Lynn Danbrook,
College of Dentistry at (306) 966-5125 for further details.
No remuneration – but great rewards!
ADMISSIONS.....
KEEPING IN TOUCH.....
The College of Dentistry accepts applications
from all students, regardless of their residency.
If you know of any students who are interested
in dental school, please tell them about the
University of Saskatchewan. They can contact the
Admissions Office at 1-877-DMD-SASK (363-7275) or
they can e-mail us: dentistry.admissions@usask.ca.
For more information, check out our website at
www.usask.ca/dentistry.
Have you opened a practice? Gotten married? Had
a baby? Fulfilled a lifelong dream? Keep your fellow
alumni up to date! If you enjoy reading about your
classmates, chances are they probably are interested
in reading about you too! Send us your news and/or
comments, both professional as well as personal - and
include photos too! We would love to hear from you!
Information can be submitted to:
dentistry_recall@usask.ca
or mailed to:
Lynn Danbrook
College of Dentistry
University of Saskatchewan
Room B522, Health Sciences Building
107 Wiggins Road
Saskatoon, SK S7N 5E5
Applicant information for the 2004-2005 academic year:
Number of Saskatchewan applicants – 57
Number of Out of Province applicants – 206
Total Number of applicants – 263
Interviews were held on March 27 and April 3. We look
forward to welcoming the Class of 2008 as they begin
the Program this fall.
UPCOMING EVENTS ....
Fall Welcome Mixer
Friday, September 10, 2004
Marquis Hall
Kent McLeod Memorial
Golf Classic
Saturday, September 11, 2004
(See enclosed brochure/registration)
Saskatchewan Alumni Reception
Thursday, September 16, 2004
Radisson Hotel
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
College of Dental
Surgeons of Saskatchewan
Scientific Session
September 16-18, 2004
Radisson Hotel, Saskatoon, SK
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SDSS Fall Welcome Banquet
Saturday, September 18, 2004
Centennial Auditorium
Cocktails: 5:00 pm
Dinner: 6:00 pm
Dance: 9:00 pm
Theme “Black and White Formal”
International Dental
Student Conference
January 14 – 16, 2005
Delta Bessborough Hotel
Saskatoon, SK
COLLEGE OF DENTISTRY GIFT FORM:
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support and we will honor
your wishes. Check any or
all of the following:
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to donor recognition events
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Forward to:
L. Danbrook,
College of Dentistry,
University of Saskatchewan,
Room B522,
Health Sciences Building,
107 Wiggins Road,
Saskatoon, SK S7N 5E5