Join us for lunch* at the ADA Conference in Orlando and meet Dean Elsbeth Kalenderian

*Please note: This luncheon will replace the previously scheduled Marquette School of Dentistry reception at the ADA Conference.

Plan to be in the Orlando area in early October? Whether you live in the area, are attending the ADA meeting or are just passing through, you'll have a perfect opportunity to meet the new Dean of Marquette University School of Dentistry Dr. Elsbeth Kalenderian. Learn more about the new dean and enjoy lunch, conversation and an update on the school.

Friday, October 6
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Hilton Orlando
Lobby Level, Room: Lake Virginia
6001 Destination Parkway
Orlando, Fla.

You do not need to be registered for the ADA meeting to attend the luncheon.

In order to plan for food, we ask that you please register in advance.

To accommodate those on a time schedule due to classes, a salad/sandwich buffet will be available for the duration, so please stop by at your convenience.

Please direct any questions or special needs to Carol Trecek at 414-288-3093.

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CONTINUING EDUCATION

The fall schedule of CE classes is well underway but there are still plenty of opportunities available. Beyond the online ACDE courses we have available in conjunction with other dental schools across the US and Canada, we’ll have a number of in-person and/or online courses presented by Marquette faculty/alumni in the coming months.

Here are a few of our fall classes:

Thursday, September 28, 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Dental Zirconia From Porcelain-Covered to Monolithic-Multilayered Restorations
Dr. Zaid Badr

Wednesday, October 18, 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Identifying Malocclusions and Understanding Treatment Timing
Dr. Jane Wright

Saturday. October 21, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Dr. Kenneth J Waliszewski Retirement Celebration Lecture: The Changes I Have Seen, and What's Ahead
A course to honor Dr. Ken Waliszewski as he retires from clinical teaching
Dr. Mike Waliszewski, Dr. Phil Hawkins, Dr. Patrick Lloyd, Mr. Steve McGowan, Dr. Robert Winter, Dr. Ken Waliszewski

Wednesday, November 8, 6:00 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Pain Control in Dentistry: Alternatives to Opiate Pain Medication
Dr. Joseph Best

Wednesday, November 29 9:00 a.m. - noon
CDC Infection Control for Dentistry in the Post-Pandemic Era
Dr. Katherine Schrubbe

Thursday, December 7, 6:00 p.m. – 9 p.m.
White Lesions of the Oral Mucosa. How to Recognize Friend from Foe
Dr. Yeshwant Rawal

A full list of CE offerings is available online.

Information on the Controlled Substance Education Requirement for DEA Registration (MATE act) / WI state requirement:
Confused about the new federal requirement for controlled substance providers to complete 8 hours of training on safe controlled substance prescribing as a condition of receiving or renewing a DEA registration?

Marquette and the WDA issued a joint statement in regard to the requirement and ways to meet it. Find more details here.

Starting October 1, there will be a requirement for 2 CE credits of opioid instruction in the new biennium. The course with Dr. Best listed above or the free course we offer in conjunction with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services will satisfy the requirement and count toward MATE credits if needed. See more information about both courses in the link to the full class schedule above.

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Research

	Dr. Lobat Tayebi (PI), director of research and professor in the Department of Developmental Sciences, has received an NIH R21 award for the project entitled, “Synthetic osteo-odonto-keratoprosthesis (OOKP, Tooth-in-Eye surgery)”. The two-year (09/23-08/25) $425,000 award from the National Institutes of Health, National Eye Institute will feature the design and fabrication of a tissue-engineered synthetic keratoprosthesis for the OOKP surgery as a replacement of the osteo-odonto-lamina so that surgeons do not need to harvest teeth and surrounding jawbone of the patients, reducing patient morbidity. The synthetic tissue-engineered 3-D printed titanium alloy implant was patented by Dr. Tayebi working in the Delta Dental Research Laboratory as part of the Dental School’s portfolio of technologies. Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering is one of the Dental School’s major Research Themes. Osteo-odonto-keratoprosthesis (OOKP) or Tooth-in-Eye surgery is an exceptional procedure that can save severely injured corneas, however, the procedure is limited by harvesting dental tissues which causes patient morbidity. The OOKP procedure is effective and capable of treating corneas after multiple corneal transplantation failures, chemical burns, corneal graft failure, or other pathologies.
	Congratulations to Dr. Shivam Mehta, clinical assistant professor and orthodontics predoctoral program director in the Department of Developmental Sciences. The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) has awarded the 2023 Wayne G. Watson Award for a research paper he co-authored on Vitamin E and Orthodontic Tooth Movement. The AAO is the world’s largest association for orthodontists. This prestigious award is given annually by the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics to the highest-rated biologic or experimental study during the previous year. Full details of the winning publication are: Seong C, Chen PJ, Kalajzic Z, Mehta S, Sharma A, Nanda R, Yadav S, Dutra EH. Vitamin E enriched diet increases the rate of orthodontic tooth movement. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop. 2022;161(5):687-697.e3.
	Congratulations to Dr. Mohammed Ibrahim, clinical associate professor and director of pre-doctoral endodontics in the Department of Surgical Sciences. Dr. Ibrahim was recently elected to the American Association of Endodontics (AAE) Research and Scientific Affairs Committee by Dr. Craig Hirschberg, president-elect of the American Association of Endodontics (AAE). Dr. Ibrahim will serve a two-year term on the Research and Scientific Affairs Committee. Endodontic research drives innovation, technology, and improved patient care. Each new discovery strengthens the evidence basis for the success of root canal treatment. Science is the specialty’s best advocate for the value of saving teeth. The AAE strives to deliver professional advancement and personal fulfillment to its members through research opportunities and scientific resources. The Research and Scientific Affairs Committee guides the Association’s efforts in this arena. The committee also collaborates with others to ensure that members receive cutting-edge information about developments in endodontics.

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