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Conferral of Doctoral Hoods and Commencement Ceremony RYAN ATHLETIC CENTER AND D. J. SOKOL ARENATHURSDAY, MAY 13, 2021 | 1 P.M.
Creighton University School of Dentistry
2021
Vision StatementCreighton University School of Dentistry is dedicated to excellence in education, patient care, service and research. The faculty and staff are passionate about developing dental professionals who will employ leading-edge knowledge and technology of the 21st century in the Jesuit educational tradition characterized by compassion, leadership, professionalism, creativity, service and social justice.
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Order of Exercises
PROCESSION
MACE BEARER Mardell A. Wilson, EdD, RDNProvost
MASTER OF CEREMONIES David A. Blaha, DDS Associate Professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
NATIONAL ANTHEM Garrett C. TeelClass of 2021
PROVOST REMARKSMardell A. Wilson, EdD, RDNProvost
INVOCATIONRev. Nicholas J. C. Santos, SJ, PhDRector
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGERev. Daniel S. Hendrickson, SJ, PhDPresident
DEAN’S REMARKSMark A. Latta, DMD, MSDean, School of Dentistry
BOARD AUTHORIZATION Presented by Rev. Nicholas J. C. Santos, SJ, PhDRector
DEGREE CONFERRAL STATEMENTRev. Daniel S. Hendrickson, SJ, PhDPresident
HOODING INVESTITURETerry F. Lanphier, DDS, MBAAssociate Professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department Chair
Scott M. Radniecki, DDSAssistant Professor of General Dentistry Director of Emergency ServicesRegional Board Coordinator
David A. Blaha, DDSAssociate Professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
OATH OF HIPPOCRATESDavid E. Williams, DDSAssociate Professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Dr. Philip Maschka Chair for Ethics in Dentistry
CLOSING REMARKSPatrick R. LahiffClass of 2021 President
TURNING OF THE TASSELRev. Daniel S. Hendrickson, SJ, PhDPresident
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CLASS OF 2021
Eric Robert AdlerPrivate Practice–Omaha, Nebraska
Opeyemi AjayiPrivate Practice–Chicago, Illinois
Fawaz AldweeshPrivate Practice–Denver, Colorado
Sarah Khaled AlkhashramPublic Health–Kuwait City, Kuwait
Abdullah F S O AlOmairPublic Health–Kuwait City, Kuwait
Rakan AlShammariPublic Health–Kuwait City, Kuwait
Sidney Norfleet Anthony IVPrivate Practice–Knoxville, Tennessee
Sierra Makiko Nahenaheokalani ArakakiPrivate Practice–Honolulu, Hawaii
Evan Michael AugustynPrivate Practice–Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Joseph Anthony Barsetti Jr.Private Practice–Des Moines, Iowa
Karina Ashley BetheaUnited States Army–Fort Eustis Army Base–Newport News, Virginia
Bruce Alan BockmanGeneral Practice Residency– Jacobi Medical Center and North Central Hospital–Bronx, New York
Mace Matthew BogardPrivate Practice–Omaha, Nebraska
Alexis Nicole BrooksProsthodontics Residency– University of Texas Health Science Center–Houston, Texas
Zachary Lee CasePrivate Practice–Onalaska, Wisconsin
Michael Bradley ChachoPrivate Practice–Denver, Colorado
Themios Nicholas ChristyUnited States Navy–Camp Pendleton–Oceanside, California
Kyla Denise CombsGeneral Practice Residency– OSF St. Francis Medical Center– Peoria, Illinois
Devon Merrill CrookstonPrivate Practice–Grand Junction, Colorado
Christie Lauren DangPrivate Practice–Honolulu, Hawaii
Craig Hunter DarringtonPrivate Practice–Rexburg, Idaho
Samuel Christian DavidsonPrivate Practice–Casper, Wyoming
Jameson Bert DavisPrivate Practice–Council Bluffs, Iowa
Chase Robert DeiglmeierPrivate Practice–Kent, Washington
Spencer Craig DykmanPeriodontics Residency– St. Louis University–St. Louis, Missouri
Trenton Layne EbersolePrivate Practice–Wichita, Kansas
Taylor Nicole EnsrudePrivate Practice–Fargo, North Dakota
Raymond James FahrenbachUnited States Navy–MCRD Parris Island–Beaufort, South Carolina
Paige Marlene FisketjonPrivate Practice–Williston, North Dakota
Ashley Rose FleckPublic Health–Oneida, Tennessee
Jackson P. FullerPrivate Practice–Las Vegas, Nevada
Austin Mark GilroyPrivate Practice–Overland Park, Kansas
Adam Michael GoodrickProsthodontics Residency– Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center–Houston, Texas
Jacob D. GubrudPrivate Practice–Eugene, Oregon
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Chad Alden GunnellPrivate Practice–Logan, Utah
Shane Shaylin HansenUnited States Army–Hohenfels– Bavaria, Germany
Joshua Christian HansonPrivate Practice–West Fargo, North Dakota
Megan Ann HeimanPrivate Practice–Salina, Kansas
Katelyn HixsonPrivate Practice–Billings, Montana
Jonathan D. HowellPrivate Practice–Omaha, Nebraska
Stacia Rebecca HowellPrivate Practice–Omaha, Nebraska
Benjamin Paul HuberPrivate Practice–Fargo, North Dakota
Kelsie Lynn JackPrivate Practice–Wichita, Kansas
ChunWoo KangAdvanced Education in General Dentistry–University of New Mexico– Albuquerque, New Mexico
Brady James KimballPrivate Practice–Billings, Montana
Matthew-Joseph O’Hollearn KirkPrivate Practice–Fort Worth, Texas
Christopher Scott KollathPrivate Practice Ownership– Mexico, Missouri
Taylor Austin LaddPrivate Practice–Ruidoso, New Mexico
Patrick Ryan LahiffPrivate Practice–Glendive, Montana
Maggie Elisabeth LarsenPrivate Practice–Elkhorn, Nebraska
Jamison Kaylene LinscottIndian Health Service– Winnebago, Nebraska
Mariam E. Makram-RofailPrivate Practice–Cleveland, Ohio
Courtney Bueler MatchettPrivate Practice–Hannibal, Missouri
Saneal Narendra MistryPrivate Practice–Albuquerque, New Mexico
Mohammad S M E MohammadPublic Health–Kuwait City, Kuwait
George Stuart NoesenGeneral Practice Residency– Hennepin County Medical Center–Minneapolis, Minnesota
Derek Leo O’ConnorPrivate Practice–Chicago, Illinois
Madeline Elizabeth OvermillerPrivate Practice–Kansas City, Kansas
Alexandar Warren PaulsonPrivate Practice–Omaha, Nebraska
Celina Marie PrincePrivate Practice–Vacaville, California
Taci Lynn Raben-JolovichPrivate Practice–Casper, Wyoming
Patrick William ReardonPrivate Practice–Elmhurst, Illinois
Brandon Roy RentmeesterPrivate Practice–Chicago, Illinois
Abraham Alejandro RoblesPrivate Practice–Waterloo, Iowa
Mitchell Lee RorkPrivate Practice–Omaha, Nebraska
Sharareh ShokoohiAdvanced Education in General Dentistry–University of New Mexico– Albuquerque, New Mexico
Nicholas Hampton SmithPrivate Practice–Phoenix, Arizona
Samuel Roundy SmithPrivate Practice–Gallup, New Mexico
CLASS OF 2021 CONTINUED
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Emily Jo SnodgrassOral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency–Montefiore Medical Center– Bronx, New York
Michael Anthony StockPrivate Practice–Denver, Colorado
Daniel Cassidy TaylorOrthodontic Residency at the University of Iowa–Iowa City, Iowa
Garrett Charles TeelPrivate Practice–Fremont, Nebraska
Trey Jackson ThygersonPrivate Practice–Longmont, Colorado
Alexandria TruongUnited States Army–Fort Riley, Kansas
Natalie Denise TurnerPediatric Dental Residency– University of Toledo Medical Center–Toledo, Ohio
Steven Kenneth UttechGeneral Practice Residency– University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics– Iowa City, Iowa
William Varnedoe VerrilloPrivate Practice–Macon, Georgia
Raffaele John VitelliPrivate Practice–Central Point, Oregon
Caryn Marie WillemsPrivate Practice–East Lansing, Michigan
Alden Garan Rikio WongPrivate Practice–Honolulu, Hawaii
Shireen YaghoobiPrivate Practice–Raleigh, North Carolina
Patrick Daniel ZawadskiPrivate Practice–Shoreview, Minnesota
Rewan Amad ZineldinePrivate Practice–Phoenix, Arizona
CLASS OF 2021 CONTINUED
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Awards and Certificates
Academy of General Dentistry AwardMatthew-Joseph O’Hollearn Kirk
Academy of Operative Dentistry AwardPatrick Daniel Zawadski
Academy of Osseointegration “Outstanding Dental Student in Implant Dentistry” AwardBrady James Kimball
Alpha Sigma Nu InducteesTaylor Nicole EnsrudeChunWoo KangMaggie Elisabeth LarsenMohammad S M E MohammadDerek Leo O’ConnorEmily Jo SnodgrassMichael Anthony Stock Patrick Daniel Zawadski
Ambassadors Taylor Nicole EnsrudeMegan Ann HeimanPatrick Ryan LahiffMaggie Elisabeth LarsenGeorge Stuart NoesenPatrick William ReardonEmily Jo SnodgrassNatalie Denise TurnerCaryn Marie WillemsPatrick Daniel Zawadski
American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry Award Maggie Elisabeth Larsen
American Academy of Implant Dentistry Predoctoral Dental Student AwardPatrick William Reardon
American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology AwardMaggie Elisabeth Larsen
American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology Award Sidney Norfleet Anthony IV
American Academy of Oral Medicine AwardBenjamin Paul Huber
American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Predoctoral Student AwardNatalie Denise Turner
American Academy of Periodontology AwardSpencer Craig Dykman
American Association of Endodontics and the Department of Endodontics Award of Excellence in conjunction with the Harriet J. Knowles Daughters of the American Revolution Omaha Chapter Scholarship AwardRaymond James Fahrenbach
American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons AwardRaymond James Fahrenbach
American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Dental Implant Student AwardChunWoo Kang
American Association of Orthodontists Student AwardDaniel Cassidy Taylor
American Association of Public Health Dentistry AwardCaryn Marie Willems
American College of Dentists–Nebraska Section AwardPatrick Ryan Lahiff
American College of Prosthodontists “Your smile. Our specialty.®” AwardAlexis Nicole Brooks
American Dental Society of Anesthesiology–Horace Wells Senior Student AwardShireen Yaghoobi
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AWARDS AND CERTIFICATES CONTINUED
American Equilibration Society AwardRewan Amad Zineldine
American Student Dental Association Award of ExcellencePatrick William Reardon
BienAir 2021 Excellence in EndodonticsMatthew-Joseph O’Hollearn Kirk
DENTSPLY Tulsa Dental Leadership in Endodontics Award Trenton Layne Ebersole
Department of General Dentistry Acute Care AwardGeorge Stuart Noesen
Department of General Dentistry AwardTaci Lynn Raben-Jolovich
Department of Oral Biology Anatomical Sciences AwardDerek Leo O’Connor
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Award George Stuart Noesen
Dr. Stanley J. Honsa AwardKarina Ashley Bethea
Dr. Darrel J. Lower Pediatric Dentistry “Hall of Fame” AwardBenjamin Paul Huber
Dr. Marvin O. Ludlow, Brasseler USA Excellence in Endodontics Award Ashley Rose Fleck
Dr. and Mrs. Philip J. Maschka Award for Ethics in DentistryEmily Jo Snodgrass
Dr. Michael McGuire Award Samuel Roundy Smith
Dr. Joseph M. Simpson II Award for Aesthetic Restorative Dentistry Alexis Nicole Brooks
2021 Hanau™ Best of the Best Prosthodontic AwardAdam Michael Goodrick
Implant Concierge Graduating Senior Award Megan Ann Heiman
International College of Dentists Humanitarian AwardMohammad S M E Mohammad
International College of Dentists’ Student Leadership AwardGeorge Stuart Noesen
International Congress of Oral Implantologists Predoctoral Student Achievement Award Steven Kenneth Uttech
Nebraska Society of Pediatric DentistryMaggie Elisabeth Larsen
Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dental Honor Society Chase Robert DeiglmeierTaylor Nicole EnsrudeChunWoo KangMaggie Elisabeth LarsenMohammad S M E MohammadDerek Leo O’ConnorSamuel Roundy SmithEmily Jo SnodgrassPatrick Daniel Zawadski
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OneWorld Clinic Leadership CertificatesSierra Makiko Nahenaheokalani ArakakiJonathan D. HowellChristopher Scott KollathTaylor Austin LaddPatrick Ryan LahiffMohammad S M E MohammadGeorge Stuart NoesenCelina Marie PrinceEmily Jo SnodgrassCaryn Marie WillemsShireen Yaghoobi
Peer Tutor CertificatesTaylor Nicole EnsrudeAshley Rose FleckAdam Michael GoodrickMaggie Elisabeth LarsenCourtney Bueler MatchettGeorge Stuart NoesenCelina Marie PrinceTaci Lynn Raben-Jolovich Abraham Alejandro RoblesSamuel Roundy Smith Emily Jo SnodgrassMichael Anthony StockSteven Kenneth UttechWilliam Varnedoe VerrilloCaryn Marie WillemsRewan Amad Zineldine
Pierre Fauchard Award of RecognitionMaggie Elisabeth Larsen
Practice Teaching Certificate–Endodontics Advanced StandingTrenton Layne EbersoleRaymond James FahrenbachJackson P. FullerKatelyn HixsonChristopher Scott KollathMariam E. Makram-RofailGarrett Charles TeelSteven Kenneth UttechWilliam Varnedoe VerrilloRaffaele John VitelliRewan Amad Zineldine
Practice Teaching Certificates–Endodontics Laboratory Course Sidney Norfleet Anthony IVChristie Lauren DangSamuel Christian DavidsonChase Robert DeiglmeierTrenton Layne EbersoleAshley Rose FleckJackson P. FullerJoshua Christian HansonNicholas Hampton SmithSamuel Roundy SmithEmily Jo SnodgrassSteven Kenneth UttechWilliam Varnedoe Verrillo
Practice Teaching Certificate–Operative Dentistry Laboratory Technique CourseChase Robert DeiglmeierTaylor Nicole EnsrudeMatthew-Joseph O’Hollearn KirkChristopher Scott KollathMaggie Elisabeth LarsenGeorge Stuart NoesenDerek Leo O’ConnorMadeline Elizabeth Overmiller Taci Lynn Raben-JolovichBrandon Roy RentmeesterPatrick Daniel Zawadski
AWARDS AND CERTIFICATES CONTINUED
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AWARDS AND CERTIFICATES CONTINUED
Practice Teaching Certificate– Partial Denture Prosthodontics Laboratory CourseSidney Norfleet Anthony IVSierra Makiko Nahenaheokalani ArakakiAlexis Nicole Brooks Christie Lauren DangTaylor Nicole EnsrudePaige Marlene FisketjonAshley Rose FleckAdam Michael GoodrickShane Shaylin HansenMaggie Elisabeth LarsenMariam E. Makram-RofailMohammad S M E MohammadCelina Marie PrinceTaci Lynn Raben-JolovichBrandon Roy RentmeesterSamuel Roundy SmithCaryn Marie WillemsEmily Jo SnodgrassMegan Ann HeimanGarrett Charles Teel Natalie Denise TurnerShireen Yaghoobi
Practice Teaching Certificate–Periodontal Instrumentation LabBruce Alan BockmanSpencer Craig DykmanPaige Marlene FisketjonShane Shaylin HansenJoshua Christian HansonChunWoo KangMatthew-Joseph O’Hollearn KirkCourtney Bueler MatchettMohammad S M E MohammadGeorge Stuart Noesen Celina Marie PrinceTaci Lynn Raben-JolovichBrandon Roy RentmeesterSharareh ShokoohiSamuel Roundy SmithGarrett Charles TeelNatalie Denise Turner
Quintessence Award for Clinical Achievement in PeriodonticsMohammad S M E Mohammad
Quintessence Award for Clinical Achievement in Restorative DentistryChase Robert Deiglmeier
Quintessence Award for Research AchievementPaige Marlene Fisketjon
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ADMINISTRATIONMark A. Latta, DMD, MSDeanTimothy M. Durham, DDS, MPASenior Associate/Vice DeanW. Patrick Kelsey III, DDSSenior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and AdministrationJoseph V. Franco Jr., DDSAssistant Dean for Clinics and Chief Dental Officer Neil S. Norton, PhDAssociate Dean for AdmissionsColette O’Meara-McKinney, MEd, EdDAssociate Dean, Office of Student AffairsSonia M. Rocha-Sanchez, MS, PhD, MBAAssociate Dean for Research
DEPARTMENT CHAIRSLaura C. Barritt, PhDOral BiologyThomas J. Beeson, DDSEndodontics
Laura E. Brown, DDS, MSPeriodonticsJames A. Kelly, DDS, MS, MBA, MPH Prosthodontics Terry F. Lanphier, DDS, MBAOral and Maxillofacial SurgeryKimberly K. McFarland, DDS, MHSACommunity and Preventive DentistryJohn H. Purk, DDS, MS, PhDDiagnostic SciencesR. Scott Shaddy, DDSGeneral DentistryMark H. Taylor, DDSPediatric Dentistry
ENDOWED CHAIRSHardeep K. Chehal, DDSDr. Oscar S. Belzer Endowed Chair in DentistryDonal D. Scheidel, DDSDr. Edward “Eddie” J. and Neta DeRose Endowed Chair in Dentistry R. Scott Shaddy, DDSDr. Raymond W. Shaddy Endowed Chair in Operative DentistryDavid E. Williams, DDSDr. Philip Maschka Endowed Chair for Ethics in Dentistry
FULL-TIME FACULTY Anne S. Aiello, DMDAssociate Professor of Pediatric DentistryAshley N. Aubry, RDH, MAAssistant Professor of Community and Preventive DentistryLaura C. Barritt, PhDProfessor of Oral Biology Department ChairThomas J. Beeson, DDSAssociate Professor of Endodontics Department ChairThomas P. Berry, DDSAssociate Professor of General DentistryDavid A. Blaha, DDS Associate Professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Joseph M. Bolil, DDS Assistant Professor of Diagnostic Sciences/Group Leader
Laura E. Brown, DDS, MS Assistant Professor of Periodontics Department Chair
School of Dentistry Faculty
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Michael J. Carlisle, DDSAdjunct Assistant Professor of General DentistryWilliam G. Carney, DDSAssistant Professor of General Dentistry/Diagnostic Sciences/PeriodonticsDepartment Vice Chair, General DentistryW. Thomas Cavel, DDSAdjunct Professor of General Dentistry D. Roselyn Cerutis, PhDAssociate Professor of Oral Biology/PharmacologyHardeep K. Chehal, DDSProfessor of Diagnostic Sciences Dr. Oscar S. Belzer Endowed Chair in DentistryPatricia Cherney, RDH Adjunct Instructor of PeriodonticsJeff F. Clarke, DDS Assistant Professor of Diagnostic Sciences/Group LeaderGrant R. Colling, DDS Assistant Professor of Diagnostic Sciences/Group LeaderStephani J. Dale, DDS Assistant Professor of Prosthodontics/ Co-LeaderGregory L. Davis, DDSAssistant Professor of ProsthodonticsDirector of Multicultural and Community AffairsMichelle Doughty, RDH Adjunct Instructor of PeriodonticsTimothy M. Durham, DDS, MPASenior Associate/Vice DeanNajmeh Sadat Esmaeilnejadganji, DMD, MSAssistant Professor in PeriodonticsMark D. Essner, DDSAssistant Professor of Endodontics
Jodi R. Fleissner, RDHAdjunct Instructor of Periodontics Joseph V. Franco Jr., DDSAssociate Professor of Diagnostic Sciences Assistant Dean for Clinics Chief Dental OfficerKelly A. Gould, BSDH, MA, MPHAssistant Professor of Diagnostic Sciences/ Director of Extramural Programs Jerome F. Gradoville, DDS Assistant Professor of ProsthodonticsAndrea L. Hall, DDSAdjunct Assistant Professor of Prosthodontics/General Dentistry Director of Implant ProgramBarbara M. Harris, PhD Adjunct Associate Professor of Community and Preventive Dentistry Director of Program for Ignatian MindfulnessLaura E. Harris-Vieyra, DDSAssistant Professor of PeriodonticsJennifer A. Hasslen, DDSAssistant Professor of General Dentistry/Community and Preventive DentistryJose L. Ibarrola, CD, DDS, MSAssociate Professor of EndodonticsMargaret A. Jergenson, DDSProfessor of Oral Biology Curriculum Committee Chair Co-Coordinator Anatomical Sciences and Course Co-DirectorChristine A. Keith, DDS Adjunct Assistant Professor of General Dentistry James A. Kelly, DDS, MS, MBA, MPH Associate Professor of Prosthodontics/Community and Preventive Dentistry Department Chair
SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY FACULTY CONTINUED
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W. Patrick Kelsey III, DDSProfessor of General DentistrySenior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and AdministrationTod A. Knopik, DDS Assistant Professor of Diagnostic Sciences/Group LeaderChristine S. Knudson, RDHAssistant Professor of PeriodonticsMelissa S. Lang, DDS, MS Associate Professor of PeriodonticsTerry F. Lanphier, DDS, MBAAssociate Professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department ChairMark A. Latta, DMD, MS Professor of General DentistryDeanJared R. Little, DDS Assistant Professor of General DentistryDouglas J. MacDougall, DMD Director of CEREC CAD/CAM ProgramAssistant Professor of Diagnostic Sciences/Group LeadersMark D. Markham, DDSAssistant Professor of General Dentistry Luke F. Matranga, DDS, MSAssociate Professor of General DentistryKirstin T. McCarville, DDS, MSDepartmental Implant Coordinator/Assistant Co-Implant Director/ Director of Complex Treatment Planning Kimberly K. McFarland, DDS, MHSAProfessor of Community and Preventive DentistryDepartment ChairThomas R. Meng Jr., DDSAssociate Professor of Prosthodontics Takanari Miyamoto, DDS, CAGS, MSD, PhD, MBAProfessor of Periodontics
Carol M. Murdock, DDS, MBAAssociate Professor of Diagnostic SciencesWilliam T. Naughton, DDSAssociate Professor of General DentistryNeil S. Norton, PhDProfessor of Oral Biology/ Pharmacology/Biomedical SciencesAssociate Dean for Admissions Director of Masters of Oral Biology ProgramMartha E. Nunn, MS, MS, DDS, PhDProfessor of Periodontics/ Community and Preventive Dentistry
Barbara J. O’Kane, MS, PhDProfessor of Oral Biology Co-Director of Masters of Oral Biology Program
James D. O’Meara, DDSAssociate Professor of General Dentistry/Community and Preventive Dentistry
Niranzena Panneer Selvam, MDSAssistant Professor of Diagnostic SciencesRadiation Safety OfficerJohn H. Purk, DDS, MS, PhDProfessor of Diagnostic SciencesDepartment Chair Scott M. Radniecki, DDSAssistant Professor of General Dentistry Director of Emergency ServicesTodd Rajchel, DDSDirector of Emergency Services /Regional Board CoordinatorDepartmental Implant Coordinator/Assistant Co-Implant Director/ Director of Complex Treatment Planning
Sonia M. Rocha-Sanchez, MS, PhD, MBAProfessor of Oral Biology/ Biomedical SciencesAssociate Dean of Research
SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY FACULTY CONTINUED
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Cynthia C. Russell, DDSAssociate Professor of Diagnostic Sciences/General Dentistry and Community and Preventive Dentistry
Kevin P. Ryan, DDSAssistant Professor of Diagnostic Sciences/General Dentistry
Greg S. Samuelson, DDS, MSDAssociate Professor of Pediatric Dentistry
Donal D. Scheidel, DDSAssociate Professor of Pediatric Dentistry/Diagnostic Sciences/General Dentistry
Teryn B. Sedillo, DDSAssociate Professor of Community and Preventive Dentistry
R. Scott Shaddy, DDSAssociate Professor of General Dentistry Department Chair Dr. Raymond W. Shaddy Endowed Chair in Operative Dentistry
James L. Sheets, DDSAssociate Professor of Prosthodontics
Kimberly A. Simmen-Hiipakka, DDSAssistant Professor of Diagnostic Sciences/Group Leader
Frank S. Sleder Jr., DDSAssistant Professor of Endodontics
Joseph V. Sullivan, DDSAssistant Professor of Prosthodontics
Susan R. Sutton, RDHAdjunct Instructor of Periodontics
Mark H. Taylor, DDSAssociate Professor of Pediatric DentistryDepartment Chair
Timothy F. Walker, DDS, MSAdjunct Assistant Professor of Diagnostic SciencesDirector of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology
Michael D. Weston, MA, PhDAssistant Professor of Oral Biology
Gilbert M. Willett, PT, PhD, MS, OCS, CSCAssociate Professor of Oral Biology
David E. Williams, DDSAssociate Professor of Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryDr. Philip Maschka Endowed Chair for Ethics in Dentistry
Terrence M. Wilwerding, DDS, MSEd, MSAdjunct Professor of Prosthodontics/ Community and Preventive Dentistry
Jessica R. Wulf, RDHAdjunct Instructor of Periodontics
SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY FACULTY CONTINUED
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Oath of HippocratesOne of the most widely known of Greek medical texts, the Hippocratic Oath requires new health care professionals to swear to uphold specific ethical standards.
As a member of the dental profession, I shall keep this pledge and these stipulations.
I understand and accept that my primary responsibility is to my patients, and I shall dedicate myself to render, to the best of my ability, the highest standard of oral health care and to maintain a relationship of respect and confidence. Therefore, let all come to me safe in the knowledge that their total health and well-being are my first considerations.
I shall accept the responsibility that, as a professional, my competence rests on continuing the attainment of knowledge and skill in the arts and sciences of dentistry.
I acknowledge my obligation to support and sustain the honor and integrity of the profession and to conduct myself in all endeavors such that I shall merit the respect of patients, colleagues and my community.
I further commit myself to the betterment of my community for the benefit of all society.
I shall faithfully observe the Principals of Ethics and Code of Professional Conduct set forth by the profession.
All this I pledge with pride in my commitment to the profession and the public it serves.
Master of Ceremonies and Guest HoodersThe Class of 2021 elected a faculty member to be their Master of Ceremonies. They also elected two faculty members to hood each member of their class.
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