LSU PERIODONTICS

We would like to extend our

congratulations to our newest

Diplomates of the American

Board of Periodontology from

the 2018 Perio Class:

Dr. Marlon Foote

Dr. David Long

Dr Jyoti Sonkar

Class of 2017:

Dr. Evan Santiago

In This Issue

Perio Department scores big

during research day competition.

Farewell Class of 2019

2019 Show and Tell Review

Perio Leadership Supporters

Welcome new Residents &

Implant Fellows

LSU Perio says goodbye to Dr.

Joseph Lawrence and to

Mrs. Teresa Mire Kropp

Three Perio Faculty Members who

go Above & Beyond

Photos from Graduation and

Resident Dinner

LSU SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY DEPARTMENT OF PERIODONTICS July 2019

Perio Department takes 2nd and 3rd place in Research Day Competi-tion…..again, (second year in a row). Dr. Timothy Carlson, third year Endo resident, won 1st place for his paper "Micro-CT Evaluation of Endo Sequence BC Sealer HiFlow by Technique, Dr. Phil Crum, third year perio resident, received 2nd place for his paper, “The Effect of Implant Surface Bioactivation with PRGF on Cell Attachment in the Presence of Cigarette Smoke Extract.“ Dr. Jenny Herman, also a third year perio resident received 3rd place for her paper, “The Effect of Acellular Dermal Matrix and PRGF on Gene Expression in Human Gingival Fibroblasts In Vitro.” Click Here to be taken to the perio resident research on Geaux-Perio.com. Both papers will be submitted for The Pritchard competition. Next year we are shooting for first place! Congratulations to all the winners and participants for their excellent work!

From Left– Dr. Jenny Herman, Dr. Timothy Carlson, and Dr. Phil Crum.

Visit GeauxPerio

Visit www.Geaux-Perio.com. Our website was developed with the

needs of the busy periodontist in mind. The site features a board

re-certification module which will save the busy periodontist

many hours by not having to find the ABP’s reading references on

their own. Journal Club abstracts from current articles of interest

pertaining to our specialty are presented and uploaded on a regular

basis. Check it out. Full access is available to alumni donors.

2019 Show ’N Tell At this year's Show and Tell, we were treated to an

outstanding presentation by Dr. Rodrigo Nieva.

Dr. Neiva earned his Certificate and Master's de-

gree in Periodontics from the University of Michi-

gan, School of Dentistry. Dr. Neiva serves as the

Director of the Graduate Program in Periodontics at

the University of Florida - College of Dentistry. He is

active in clinical research related to bone and soft

tissue augmentation, as well as novel techniques in

Implant and Periodontal Therapy. Dr. Neiva has

published many scientific papers and book chapters

in the fields of Periodontics and Oral Implantology.

Dr. Neiva treated us to a fabulous 3 hour

presentation titled, “Dealing with deficient alveolar

ridges: Current Options.”

After lunch, the graduating residents and implant

fellows gave presentations of their work while

training at LSU School of Dentistry. Their presen-

tations were followed by a wine and cheese

reception for all participants to mingle.

Show ’N Tell is an annual function which is un-

derwritten by The R. Jack & Mary Louise Cassing-

ham Endowed Chair in Periodontics. If you have

not attended one of our recent Show ’N Tell events make plans to do so. It is great way to reconnect with the dental school,

our perio faculty and to come back to New Orleans to enjoy some of the nation’s best dining venues. We will send a “Save

the Date” announcement as soon as plans are finalized for next year’s event

From Left: Dr. Jerry Evans, Head, Department of Periodontics, Dr. Rodrigo Neiva, our key-note speaker, Director of Postgraduate Periodontics at the Unversity of Florida, Dr. Pooja Maney, LSU’s Director of Postgraduate Periodontics, and 3rd year residents, Dr. Afarin Arghami, Dr. Jenny Herman, and Dr. Phil Crum.

We Greatly Appreciate Your Support

Through the years, numerous alumni of our residency program have contributed to our department on a regular basis and

at a high level. The LSU School of Dentistry deeply appreciates the steadfast support of our donors. Numerous individuals

have stepped up with generous contributions.

Contributions to our LSU Health Foundation Perio Research and Education Fund go directly toward activities supporting

our resident education, such as attending The AAP and The Southwest Society of Periodontists Annual Meeting for third

year students and funding their research. Contributions to The Perio Support Fund are unrestricted and help the Depart-

ment Chairman take care of immediate needs for the whole department. Naturally, we appreciate all of our donors. We

would like to recognize the following individuals for their exceptionally high level of support.

Drs. Kathy Abbott, Damon Bradford, Roger Craddock, Nora Delgado-Velasquez, Cynthia Deragon, Gerald Evans,

Gary Dewitt, Marty Garrett, Monroe Howell, John Legleu, Tom Mabry, Chuck McCabe, Georgia McDonald, Tom

McNeely, Ron Monica (deceased), Hisham Nasr and Ana Saenz, Kris Owens, Bryan Pearson, Murry Rabalais,

Ed Savoy, David Simmons, James Simonds, Jeffrey Snitzer, Kristi Soileau, Aymee and Steve Spindler,

Ray Steiner, Dr. Ioannis Tsourounakis, Mark Waring, Lisa Wentz, and David Wilson.

At the present time, we are shooting for a level in our Research and Education Fund where the State of Louisiana will

provide a match, such that our fund becomes an endowed fund. At that time it will spin off regular proceeds to support resi-

dent education. We are only $30K short of the match level due to your prior generous contributions. Please keep this goal

in mind. As always, we deeply appreciate and need your continued support! To contribute, click here.

We also wish to thank our corporate sponsors for their generous support of our Advanced Education in Periodontics pro-

gram. Their contributions, whether it be materials and equipment, financial, or advanced clinical training, have enabled us to

provide the highest level of education possible. Their commitment to our residents is greatly appreciated!

Farewell to the

Class of 2019

Dr. Afarin Arghami is

currently interviewing

for clinical positions in

The New Orleans area

Dr. Phil Crum—will join

his mother’s perio

practice in Wisconsin.

Dr. Jenny Herman– will

join Dr. Tom Mabry’s

practice in Slidell, LA.

Dr Mabry is an LSU

perio grad from 1983.

She will also work with

LA Dental Center, part

time.

From Left: Dr. Jerry Evans, Dr. Afarin Arghami, Dr. Pooja Maney, Dr. Jenny Herman, and Dr. Phil Crum

first year perio residents implant fellows

Dr. Brian Goldfarb is from Philadelphia, PA. He attended Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN and earned his Bachelor of Arts.. He earned his DMD from Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine. Dr. Goldfarb is undecided and keeping all options open regarding plans after his perio residency. Dr. Eugene Rowell is from Valdosta, GA. He attended Valdosta State University and earned a Bachelors of Science. He earned his DMD from The University of Florida College of Dentistry Dr. Rowell is married and hopes to return to the Valdosta area and practice periodontics in his home town. Dr. Katherine Carmona is returning to our implant fellowship for a second year! She is from Viña Del Mar, Chile. She attended dental school at The Universidad de Valparaiso and later completed a Periodontics residency at Universidad Andres Bello in Santiago, Chile. She is interested in implant dentistry and wishes to master all restorative aspects. Dr. Fatemeh Lofti is from Tehran, Iran. She earned a DDM degree in Poltava, Ukraine from Ukrainian Medical Stomatological Academy. Next, she obtained a DDS degree from Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences in Tehran, Iran. She is married and wishes to continue her advanced dental education by entering the periodontics residency program following the completion of her fellowship.

Join Us In Welcoming Our New:

Dr. Goldfarb Dr. Rowell Dr. Carmona Dr. Lofti

LSU Perio Family Loses Two Wonderful People in May 2019

Joseph J. Lawrence,DDS, P.A. 88, passed away on May 4, 2019 in Orlando, Florida. He was born in Binghamton,

New York in 1931 to the late Joseph and Mary Seroka Lawrence. He graduated from Niagara University in 1952 and went

on to complete his D.D.S. degree from St. Louis University in 1956. He enlisted in the United States Navy, where he served

as a dentist on the USS Antietam and LPH-7 Guadalcanal. He

also served at military bases including the Naval Air Engineering

Station in Lakehurst, New Jersey; Naval Station Norfolk, Virgin-

ia; Bethesda Naval Hospital (now Walter Reed National Military

Medical Center) in Bethesda, Maryland; Marine Corps Air

Station, Cherry Point, North Carolina; and Naval Base Guam.

Joe returned to Bethesda Naval Hospital where he retired after

20 years of distinguished service. During his career, Joe earned

the Navy Commendation Medal, National Defense Service

Medal, and the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal. He retired

with the rank of Captain in 1976.

Dr. Lawrence and his

family then moved to

New Orleans, Louisiana where he served as Chair, Department of Periodontics and

later as the Dean of Student Affairs at Louisiana State University School of

Dentistry (LSUSD). He was a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology.

He retired from LSUSD in 1986. After moving to Orlando, Florida, Dr. Lawrence

taught dental hygiene at Valencia College. He also gave of his time and energy to

numerous organizations such as Dr. P. Phillips Hospital, where he served over

4,000 volunteer hours. He also offered transport and a listening ear for oncology

patients for the American Cancer Society, delivered food to home-bound seniors on

behalf of Meals-on-Wheels, provided transportation for critically ill children and their

families for the Make-a-Wish Foundation, and organized a program for Vitas Healthcare

that recognized veterans for their years of military service.

Dr. Lawrence is preceded in death by his first wife, Virginia. He is survived by his

devoted wife of 32 years, Jeanette. He is also survived by his sister, Mary Ann Dunn of

Denver, Colorado; his daughter, Ann Marie (Lee) of Orlando; stepson Brian George of

Lake Nona, Florida; stepdaughters Natalie Lochte.

“Dr. Lawrence was the ultimate gentleman and friend. His passion for teaching and

mentoring was an inspiration to all of us who were privileged to know and work with

him. He will be missed, “ said Dr. Jerry Evans, LSU Perio ‘82 and current department

chairman.

Teresa Kelley Mire Kropp, cherished mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt and friend was peacefully called home to be with the Lord on May 11, 2019. She was an employee of Loyola and LSU School of Dentistry where she formed many lasting friendships. She dedicated her time to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul and St. Francis Xavier Church where she received the St. Louis Award in 2007. A lifelong resident of the New Orleans area, she was born on June 23, 1926 to Albert Raymond and Teresa Bornman Kelley. Beloved wife of the late Ory J. Mire, Sr. and the late Antho-ny “Tony” Kropp. She is survived by her sons, Ory J. Mire, Jr. (Cheryl), Richard J. Mire (Beverly), Michael G. Mire (Cheryl), six grandchildren, Ory “Trey” Mire, III, Kelly Mire Drury, Michelle Mire Laines, Christine Mire Darrah, Ryann Malone, Graham Malone, and numerous nieces, nephews, and great grandchildren.

All of us who knew Teresa during her career at LSU Perio, remember her as a warm car-ing person who brought a radiant smile to our department each day. She knew how eve-

rything “LSU” worked and could get difficult things done at the blink of an eye. We were lucky to have such a wonderful person to work with!

From Left: Dr. Jerry Evans, Dr. Joe Law-rence, Dr. Dave Zaner and Dr. Dick Caudill

From Left: Dr. Jerry Evans, Dr. Joe Lawrence, and Dr. Dick Caudill

Board Review Course Instructors. From Left: Dr. Yukna, Dr. Vernino, Dr. Fedi, Dr. Lawrence and Dr. Kiloy

Did You Know……. LSU Perio is one of only two residency programs offering

comprehensive training in microsurgery? Our residents train side by side with

periodontists who have years of experience using microscopes in periodontal

procedures. The residents complete several table top procedures and then are able

to render this important service in our clinic. Our clinic is equipped with three Global

Surgical microscopes.

Thanks to our

Instructors!

Dr. Randy Comeaux

Dr. David Cross

Dr. Bryan Pearson

and to

Global Surgical Corp

for supplying surgi-

cal microscopes

Clincal example Healing at 2 weeks

3 Key Perio Faculty Wear Many Hats at LSUSD

You may not realize it, but our faculty do way more than teach didactic courses or supervise clinic. They are very active

in publishing scientific papers and serve on several dental school and national association committees. It is truly amazing

how much they accomplish. This article will share what three of our faculty team, Dr Maney, Dr. Owens and

Dr. Dragonas have been doing over the last two years.

Dr. Pooja Maney, Associate Professor and LSU’s Postgraduate Program Director joined

the Department of Periodontics in 2009. She serves on many important committees and has

been very active in the publication arena. Dr. Maney received her Certificate in Periodontics in

2008, and her PhD in Oral Biology in 2009 from The Ohio State University. She is a Diplomate

of The American Board of Periodontology.

Besides running our graduate program, which is a huge responsibility, she serves on the

following national committees: American Academy of Periodontology -Research Submissions

Committee, Southwest Society of Periodontology - Scientific Affairs Committee Member and

Vice-Chair, Southwest Society of Periodontology - Prichard Research Award Judge and The

LSUHSC-NO Institutional Review Board.

She has been involved in publishing the following papers in just the last 2 years:

Published Articles:

Simmons DE, Maney P, Teitelbaum AG, Billiot S, Popat LJ, Palaiologou AA. Comparative evaluation of the stability

of two different dental implant designs and surgical protocols - a pilot study. Int J Implant Dent. 2017 Dec;3

(1):16. Epub 2017 May 2. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40729-017-0078-2

Wilson D, Soileau S, Esquivel J, Cordero A, Buchman W, Maney P, Palaiologou A. Assessment of Gingival

Symmetry with Digital Measuring Tools and its Reproducibility. Int J Esthet Dent. Summer 2017;12(2):232-242.

PMID: 28653052

Article Accepted for Publication (2019):

Palaiologou AA, Schiavo JH and Maney P. Surgical Treatment of Periodontal Diseases - A Review of Current

Clinical Research. Current Oral Health Reports, Invited Review – Accepted for publication May 2019.

Published abstracts presented at professional meetings:

Siefker A, Altabtbaei K, Maney P, Dabdoub S, Kumar P. The Subgingival Virome in Periodontal Health and Disease.

J Dent Res 97 (Spec Iss A ): 0562, 2018 www.dentalresearch.org

Altabtbaei K, Maney P, Porras L, Ganesan S, Shareef D and Kumar P. Subgingival Metagenomic Analysis of

Generalized Aggressive Periodontitis and Chronic Periodontitis. J Dent Res 96 (Spec Iss A): 2017

www.dentalresearch.org

Palaiologou-Gallis A, Maney P, Porras J and Lallier T. Comparison of Two Different Xenografts: An In Vitro

Biocompatibility Study and Histologic Evaluation. J Dent Res 96 (Spec Iss A): 2017 www.dentalresearch.org.

Dr. Jessica Owens, is an Associate Professor of Clinical Periodontics and joined our

department in 2013. She is the Director of Predoctoral Education for Periodontics.

Dr. Owens is originally from Slidell, LA. She earned her dental degree University of

Alabama at Birmingham in 2008, as well as Certificates in General Dentistry

and Periodontics from LSU School of Dentistry in 2009 and 2013 respectively. She is also

a Diplomate of The American Board of Periodontology.

Dr. Owens serves on the following national committees: American Dental Education

Association (ADEA) Commission on Change and Innovation, Chair, ADEA Section on

Periodontics, AAP In-Service Committee, and ADA Dental Licensure Objective Structured

Clinical Examination (DLOSCE) Test Construction Team.

Continued on next page.

Additionally, she serves on the following LSU Dental School Committees: Resource Allocation Committee, IPE

Facilitator, Faculty Delegate, Chair, OSCE Task Force, Strategic Planning Committee, Student Affairs Committee,

Faculty Development Committee, and Dental School Admissions Committee, Curriculum Committee- Co Chair.

Publications by Dr. Owens include the following:

Owens JL, Beaudoin DA, Spencer CJ. The challenges of treating patients with trigeminal neuralgia.

General Dentistry Sept/Oct 2018;66(5):20-23.

Palaiologou-Gallis A, Crum P, Owens JL. Managing Severe Delayed Cutaneous Allergic Drug Reactions.

Decisions in Dentistry. May 2019;5(5):26–29.

Dr. Panos Dragonas, Assistant Professor, was hired by our department in 2016. Some biographical information on Dr Dragonas: He is from Athens, Greece. He received his dental degree from the University of Athens, Greece. He also received his Certificate in Periodontics from the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), College of Dentistry, and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology. He completed our Implant Fellowship program in 2016. Dr. Dragonas’ wife Joy is studying at Tulane University and is working towards her PhD in Philosophy. They are the proud parents of a son, nearly one year old, named Yiannis.

Dr. Dragonas serves on the following LSUSD committees: Academic Performance Advance-ment Committee (APAC), Committee on Dental Admissions, and The Strategic plan implementation Committee.

In just the last twelve months, he has published the three important papers below. PDFs of his articles are available on GeauxPerio by clicking “Dragonas” as the lead author.

Dragonas P, Schiavo JH, Avila-Ortiz G, Palaiologou A, Katsaros T. Plasma rich in growth factors (PRGF) in intraoral bone grafting procedures: A systematic review. J Craniomaxillofac Surg. 2019 Mar;47(3):443-453. doi: 10.1016/j.jcms.2019.01.012.

Dragonas P, Katsaros T, Avila-Ortiz G, Chambrone L, Schiavo JH, Palaiologou A. Effects of leukocyte-platelet-rich fibrin (L-PRF) in different intraoral bone grafting procedures: a systematic review. Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2019 Feb;48(2):250-262. doi: 10.1016/j.ijom.2018.06.003.

Dragonas P, Kaste LM, Nunn M, Gajendrareddy PK, Weber KM, Cohen M, Adeyemi OM, French AL, Sroussi HY. Vitamin D deficiency and periodontal clinical attachment loss in HIV-seropositive women: A secondary analysis conducted in the Women's Interagency HIV Study (WIHS). Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol. 2018 Jun;125(6):567-573.

Their dedication to teaching, their committee assignments and the publication activity of these fine faculty members are going very far to enhance the reputation of our perio department and we thank them for their tireless work toward this goal!

Our next newsletter will review the key role Dr David Simmons plays in running our implant fellowship program as

well as the important functions that Liz Mayer, RDH MS and Jeanne St. Germain, RDH have in other facets of our

department.

On May 30, 2019, The Department of Periodontics

hosted Dr. Abhiram Maddi. Dr. Maddi is an Assistant

Professor in the department of Periodontics and

Endodontics, School of Dental Medicine, University at

Buffalo. He has a PhD in Oral Biology and a

Certificate in Periodontics from SUNY, Buffalo. Dr.

Maddi is a Diplomate of the ABP.

Dr. Maddi treated us to a lecture on Candida

albicans in oral and chronic periodontal diseases,

which is the main focus of his research.

From Left: Dr. Gerald Evans, Department Head, Dr. Maddi, Dr. Pooja Maney

Director of Post Graduate Periodontics, and Dr. Steven Spindler.

Photos from 2019 Graduation Dinner, Calcasieu Private Dining June 21, 2019

The traditional Dr. Evans send off (roast) for each resident

STAFF APPRECIATION

The Perio Department has an outstanding staff. Some are relatively new, while others have giv-en us remarkable stability over many years. Without them, we could not perform the high quality services we offer each day. We sincerely appreci-ate their efforts in making our depart-ment the best. From Left: Delethia Scott – Dental Asst. Supervisor (24 years Perio), Mery Orellana – Dental Asst. (4 years Perio), Vernisha Scott – Dental Assit.(7 months Perio), Mari-bel Ramirez – Dental Asst.(6 months Perio), Melissa Johnson – Dental Asst. (13 years Perio) and Shelly Kat-tengell – Program Specialist (19 years Perio). Not Pictured– Bonnie Stepha-nie and Arianne Baldwin. Thanks to all of you for being important mem-bers of our team!

Dr. Afarin Arghami Dr. Phil Crum Dr. Jenny Herman

Photos continued on next page.

Dr. Simmons, Mary Evans, Dr. Jerry Evans Dr. Dragonas and Dr. Owens

Dr. Nasr and Dr. Saenz

Drs. Bush, Wright, Carmona and Crum

Dr. Najat, Dr. Danaeifar and Friend

Dr. Maney, Dr. Steven Spindler and Dr. Aymee Costales-Spindler

Dr. Crum receiving 2nd place research award Dr. Herman receiving 3rd place research award

Dr. Simmons with Afarin’s baby Dr. Arghami, new baby, & husband, Saleh

Graduation Day Photos– Continued

Near 100 % Success Rate of LSU Residents on ABP Exam since 2004. The

LSU postgraduate program in periodontics postgrad perio program has a very good

recent track record in candidates passing the ABP board exam on their first try!

40 out of 41 graduating residents have become diplomates of The ABP. We are

very proud of this academic success !!

PERIODONTICS Newsletter is published by Ste-

ven Spindler, DDS and The LSU School of Dentistry

Department of Periodontics.

WE WANT YOUR NEWS: If you have personal

news to share with our LSU Perio family, please send

it to Dr. Spindler at sspin1@LSUHSC.edu