Dr. Lisa Koenig 2009 Full-Time Faculty Teaching Award

Dr. Lisa Koenig, Associate Professor and Director of the Predoctoral Program in Oral Medicine & Oral Radiology - General Dental Sciences, received the Full-Time Faculty Teaching Award for 2009.

the highest award given by the 5000-plus member alumni association.

Dr. Andrew Dentino, Full Professor

Dr. Andrew Dentino has been promoted to Full Professor. He is the Director of Predoctoral Program in Periodontics.

Dr. Christopher Okunsari, Associate Professor

Dr. Christopher Okunsari has been promoted to Associate Professor with tenure. He is the Director of Predoctoral Program in Public Health.

Dr. Jose Bosio receives Teaching Fellowship Program Award

Dr. Jose Bosio was the recipient of the 2008-2009 Full-Time Faculty Teaching Fellowship Program Award from AAO.

Dr. Bosio also published an article in the World Journal of Orthodontics titled, "The Incidence of Maxillary Sinus Retention Cysts in Orthodontic Patients," 2009; 10:e7-e8

Dr. Denis Lynch receives UCFS Dental Alumni Medal of Honor

Dr. Denis Lynch is the 72nd recipient of the University of California - San Francisco DentalAlumni Association Medal of Honor. It is the highest award given by the 5000-plus member alumni association.

Faculty Teaching Award 2009

Dr. Robert B. Morris is this year’s recipient of the MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY PART TIME FACULTY EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING AWARD. Awarded annually to a current Marquette University School of Dentistry Part Time Faculty Member who teaches with diligence, dedication, compassion and understanding. This individual has the respect of both faculty and students, teaches with professionalism and with the student’s best interest

Continuing Education and a Milwaukee Brewers Game & Tailgate Party

The School of Dentistry and the Dental Alumni Association are planning continuing education, a Milwaukee Brewers Game and tailgate party on July 24, 2009. View brochure for more details and sign-up form.

Dr. Akshi Arora, a student in the Dental Biomaterials Graduate Program has been awarded a Rev. John P. Raynor, S.J. Fellowship. Receiving this fellowship is based entirely on merit. Congratulations are extended to Akshi and her mentors Dr. David Berzins, director of Dental Biomaterials, and Dr. Jeff Toth, professor of Biomedical Engineering.

Dr. Daniel Domagala and Dr. Mike Walisczewski published in the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry

Dr. Daniel Domagala and Dr. Mike Walisczewski published the article "A maxillary laser-welded component removable partial denture: A clinical report." The article appears in the 2009 Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry, Volume 1, Issue 1, pages 1-6.

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Dr. Francisco Alencar published in the Journal of Musculoskeletal Pain

Dr. Francisco Alencar published the article "Myofascial Pain Syndrome as a Contributing Factor in Patients with Chronic Headaches" in the Journal of Musculoskeletal Pain.; The article appears in Volume 14, number 1 in the 2009 journal.

2009 Dental Research Day Winners

Congratulations to the winners of the 2009 Dental Research Day Presentation competition! First, second and third place winners were awarded in three different categories: pre-doctoral students, post-doctoral clinical category, and post-doctoral laboratory category. First place winners recieved $500, second place winners recieved $300, and third place winners recieved $200.

Pre-doctoral students
1st: Travis Hunsaker, Guy Leavitt, Aaron Salmon – Bisphosphonate Review (OKU Student Research Award)
2nd: Shaheda Govani – ART of Dentistry (American College of Dentists Student Research Award)
3rd: Charles Polzin – Forensic Dentistry

Post-doctoral Clinical Category
1st: Kelly Beck – Sleep Apnea Appliance Case Report
2nd: Deo Pun – Ectodermal Dysplasia Case Report
3rd: Kirstin Carlson – Chewing side preference

Post-doctoral Laboratory Category
1st: Demetrios Sarantopoulos – Palladium Corrosion
2nd: David Kachelmeyer – Alginate
3rd: Jean Hong – Ortho Ceramic Brackets

Lawmakers Anticipate Success for Statewide Smoking Ban

Dr.Toni Roucka, Dental Director, Marquette University School of Dentistry, provides leadership for the tobacco cessation efforts at Marquette’s Dental School. Each year, a core team of senior dental students are identified, trained and help implement tobacco cessation’s 5 A’s (Ask, Advise, Assess, Assist, Arrange) with clients. Dr. Roucka provided oversight of the program evaluation which includes both process and outcome measurements.