Lasting Impressions | Summer 2016

After more than two years serving as dean, I continue to be amazed by the advances that the NSU College of Dental Medicine (CDM) has made in its short 19-year history. This issue of Lasting Impressions illustrates how the CDM is shaping dentistry’s future through the efforts of our faculty members, students, and alumni. In just six weeks, our renovated Simulation Laboratory reopened with a modern footprint developed by the Italian firm, Pininfarina, which designs the Ferrari and Maserati automobiles. The lab’s sleek lines, combined with its electric handpieces, provide a state-of-the-art environment for our students’ clinical dental education. Community service remains a high priority for the college. This year’s Give Kids A Smile day served as the national launch for the American Dental Association’s annual event. We focus on this event, of which we are extremely proud, as well as student leader Kelly Cundy, class of 2016, who coordinated the 2016 NSU Give Kids A Smile day. As science advances, we change our views about dental disease diag- nosis, treatment, and prevention. In this issue, you’ll learn how the Department of Restorative Sciences and Cariology is implementing new concepts of dental caries into clinical education and practice. Similarly, the College of Dental Medicine shows how it is committed to helping patients quit using tobacco, which kills many Americans each year. The profession will continue to advance as our students—our future leaders—take their place. Meet Danny Young, class of 2018, a modern inventor whose goal is to make dentistry easier and more efficient for his colleagues. Robert Uchin, the College of Dental Medicine dean from 2001–2013, retired in February 2016. But his lasting legacy continues with the creation and funding of the Robert and Marlene Uchin Faculty Development Fund. Also in this issue, you will see how the NSU College of Dental Medicine is not following a script for the future, but writing it. I invite you to visit the College of Dental Medicine when you are in South Florida. Meet our students and faculty members to capture the energy and enthusiasm that is shaping the future of dentistry! Linda C. Niessen, D.M.D., M.P.H., M.P.P. Dean and Professor College of Dental Medicine Nova Southeastern University 2 x LASTING IMPRESSIONS Message from the Dean NSU Lasting Impressions is produced by NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY’S College of Dental Medicine 3200 South University Drive Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33328-2018 NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY George L. Hanbury II , Ph.D. President and Chief Executive Officer HEALTH PROFESSIONS DIVISION Frederick Lippman , R.Ph. , Ed.D. HPD Chancellor COLLEGE OF DENTAL MEDICINE Linda C. Niessen , D.M.D., M.P.H., M.P.P. Dean and Professor Bart Whitehead , D.M.D., M.Ed. , e M.B.A. Assistant Dean, Professional Development CDM ALUMNI SOCIETY ADVISORY BOARD Amir Akhavan , 2014; Timothy Case , 2001; Daniel Crossen , 2011; Karen McKenzie , 2007; Ashley Millstein , 2011; Liz Montero , 2011; Michelle Palmer-Español , 2010; Chris Phelps , 2003; Pamela Steiger , 2012; Chris (Steven) Villanueva , 2004 EXECUTIVE EDITOR Scott Colton , B.A., APR HPD Director of Medical Communications and Public Relations MANAGING EDITOR Oline H. Cogdill ART DIRECTOR Susan Tischenkel-Hayward , Associate Director/ Senior Graphic Designer, Office of Publications OFFICE OF PUBLICATIONS Ron Ryan , Director Sheryl Koral , University Editor Carol Reynolds-Srot , Associate Editor/Copywriter Roberta Harris , Graphic Production Manager NSU Impressions lasting NSU Lasting Impressions welcomes your letters, comments, and suggestions. Please send them to Rosalie Marin at rm1147@nova.edu . Nova Southeastern University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate’s, bac- calaureate, master’s, educational specialist, doctorate, and professional degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Nova Southeastern University. Nova Southeastern University admits students of any race, color, sex, age, nondisqualifying disability, religion or creed, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school, and does not discriminate in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, schol- arship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs. 01-045-16SAT