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Five Reasons to Give!1. Giving makes us feel happy. A 2008 study by Harvard Business School professor Michael Norton and colleagues found that giving money lifted participant’s happiness more than spending it on themselves. Happiness expert Sonja Lyubomirsky, a professor of psychology at the University of California, Riverside, saw similar results when she asked people to perform acts of kindness.: 
These good feelings are reflected in our biology. In a 2006 study, Jorge Moll and colleagues at the National Institutes of Health found that when people give to charities it activates regions of the brain associated with pleasure, social connection, and trust creating a "warm glow" effect. With the holiday season fast approaching, I know that many organizations will be sending out their pledge notices to kick off their annual giving campaigns. This also holds true for the CSPD Foundation. 2. Giving is good for our health. A wide range of research has linked different forms of generosity to better health, even among the sick and elderly. In his book, Why Good Things Happen to Good People, Stephen Post, a professor of preventative medicine at Stony Brook University, reports that giving increases health benefits in people with chronic illness. Researchers suggest that one reason giving may improve physical health and longevity is that it helps decrease stress. In a 2006 study by Rachel Piferi of Johns Hopkins University and Kathleen Lawler of the University of Tennessee, people who provided social support to others had lower blood pressure than participants who didn’t which may suggest a direct physiological benefit to those who give of themselves. 3. Giving promotes cooperation and social connection. When you give, you’re more likely to receive. Several studies, including work by sociologists Brent Simpson and Robb Willer, have suggested that when you give to others, your generosity is likely to be rewarded by others down the line - sometimes by the person you gave to, sometimes by someone else. These exchanges promote a sense of trust and cooperation that strengthens our ties to others. Research has shown that having positive social interactions is central to good mental and physical health. 4. Giving evokes gratitude. Whether you’re on the giving or receiving end of a gift, that gift can elicit feelings of gratitude by both parties. And research has found that gratitude is integral to happiness, health, and social bonds. Robert Emmons and Michael McCullough, codirectors of the Research Project on Gratitude and Thankfulness, found that teaching college students to "count their blessings" and cultivate gratitude caused them to exercise more, be more optimistic, and feel better overall about their lives. Barbara Fredrickson, a pioneering happiness researcher, suggests that cultivating gratitude in everyday life is one of the keys to increasing personal happiness. "When you express your gratitude in words or actions, you not only boost your own positivity but [other people’s] as well," she writes in her book Positivity. "And in the process you reinforce their kindness and strengthen your bond to one another." 5. Giving is contagious. When we give, we don’t just help the immediate recipient of our gift. We may also spur a ripple effect of generosity throughout our community. A study by James Fowler of the University of California, San Diego and Nicholas Christakis of Harvard, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Science, shows that when one person behaves generously, it inspires observers to behave generously towards different people. Giving has also been linked to the release of oxytocin, a hormone that is also released during sex and breast feeding, which induces feelings of warmth, euphoria, and connection to others. In laboratory studies, Paul Zak, the director of the Center for Neuroeconomics Studies at Claremont Graduate University, has found that a dose of oxytocin will cause people to give more generously. So, when you give to the Foundation, it may help you build stronger social connections and even jumpstart a cascade of generosity through our community. And don’t be surprised if you find yourself benefiting from a big dose of happiness in the process. I urge you to call, send a check, or give online. Finally, I would like to thank all those who have participated or will participate in this year’s Giving Campaign. I would also like to congratulate Scott Jacks and Scott Fishman who have stepped up to Diamond Life level. Please consider jumping up to the next level of giving or, for those who would just like to participate, we have new entry levels of giving for resident support. As always I’m always available for your comments and suggestions. I can be reached at 818-998-7460 or steve@theatg.org.
2011-2012 Annual Giving Campaign DonorsAs of 12/31/2011
CSPD Foundation
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Steven Gross, C.D.T. President 9129 Lurline Ave. Chatsworth, CA 91311 800/423-3270 steve(at)theatg.org |
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Richard Sobel, D.D.S. Past President 2901 Lone Tree Way Antioch, CA 94509 925/757-4220 sobelrl(at)aol.com | |
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Richard Mungo, D.D.S. Vice President 7891 Talbert Ave., #103 Huntington Beach, CA 92648 714/841-4990 mungorpm(at)aol.com |
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Lisa Brennan, D.D.S. Secretary 368 N. Kanan Rd. Oak Park, CA 91377 818/889-5440 sflowerplc(at)aol.com | |
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Kenneth Szymanski, D.D.S. Treasurer 1755 Erringer, #20 Simi Valley, CA 93065 805/522-2164 kentalk(at)sbcglobal.net |
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Ray E. Stewart, D.M.D. Executive Director P.O. Box 221608 Carmel, CA 93922 831/625-2773 drstewart(at)aol.com | |
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Richard Leonard, MBA Trustee 1055 Wilshire Blvd., 12th Floor Los Angeles, CA 90017 213/241-7218 RSLeonard(at)sbcglobal.net |
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Wayne M. Grossman, D.D.S. Trustee 11230 Gold Express Dr., Ste. 302 Gold River, CA 95670 916/638-8778 toothtipgrossman(at)cs.com | |
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David L. Good, D.D.S. Trustee USC Dept. of PD Rm. 4308 925 W. 34th St. Los Angeles, CA 90089 213/740-2679 dgoodone(at)sbcglobal.net |
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Oariona Lowe, D.D.S. Trustee 8135 So. Painter Ave., #202 Whittier, CA 90602 562/907-4522 w.roslo(at)verizon.net | |
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David Rothman, D.D.S. Trustee 2555 Ocean Avenue, #104 San Francisco, CA 94132 415/333-6811 drdavid(at)davidlrothmandds.com |
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Matthew C. Hamilton, D.D.S. Trustee 631 E. Alvin Dr., Ste. C Salinas, CA 93906 831/442-8878 mchamilt02(at)yahoo.com | |
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Justin A. Shuffer, D.D.S. Trustee 1131 Foothill Blvd La Verne, CA 91750 909/596-6551 fortyhertz(at)hotmail.com |
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Dr. Steven D. Chan Trustee 1895 Mowry Ave. #121 Fremont, CA 94538 510/791-0971 justkids1895(at)comcast.net |
Dr. Justin Shuffer
CSPDF Trustee
Dr. Silva is originally from Goiânia, Goiás, Brazil
and she earned her DDS degree at the Federal
University of Goiás in 1986. She completed her
first pediatric dental residency at the University
of Camilo Castello Branco, São Paulo, Brazil
in 1989 and practiced in Goiânia, Brazil from
1987 to 2000. She also held a part-time faculty
position in the Department of Pediatric Dentistry
at the School of Dentistry of Anápolis, Goiás,
Brazil from 1990-2000. In 2002, she completed
a Certificate and Master Degree in Pediatric
Dentistry at the University of Michigan. She
joined the University of Florida College of Dentistry in August, 2004 and was the Residency Program Director of the Gainesville and the Naples programs until July, 2011, when she joined the UCLA School of Dentistry. Dr. Silva is Board Certified in Pediatric Dentistry.
1. What made you choose a career in academia?
Passion! I always enjoyed the idea of sharing. That’s what teaching is about...you share what you’ve learned throughout your life - both professionally and personally. And you get back from the students as much as you give. It’s an endless learning experience. The great philosopher, Aristotle, once said, "Teaching is the highest form of understanding."
2. Did you ever envision yourself as a residency program director when you were a pediatric dental resident?
I was with academia the more fulfilled my life became. When I was at the University of Michigan (after having been a faculty member in Brazil for almost 12 years) I became fascinated by the dynamics and challenges related to a program director’s position. The interaction with the residents and working with such a motivated and intellectually stimulating group inspired me even more.
3. What is the most difficult challenge that graduating pediatric dentists must face?
Unfortunately, most of the residents finish their training in significant debt. Pediatric dentistry has become very competitive and in some areas the market is oversaturated. Therefore, most of the recently graduated residents haven’t been able to establish themselves in a nice private practice or as an associate.
4. If you had a magic wand, how would you change the way we train pediatric dentists?
That’s a very difficult question! We are fortunate to have the most amazing group of human beings (residents) acquiring their skills and knowledge on how to provide the best health care to such a vulnerable group of patients...and they do it with so much compassion and love. But if I had to choose only one change, I would ask for better and easier access to oral health care for our young patients. And if I were given
the right to a second change, I’d ask for better financial support for the dedicated faculty members in all the residency programs. They’re the soul of pediatric dentistry and should be better compensated for the great work they do - including me of course.
5. What are your interests and hobbies outside of pediatric dentistry?
Pediatric dentistry became my most exciting hobby 25 years ago. Most of my life resolves around our specialty and the training of the future specialists. In my free time, I love traveling, cooking, reading or watching a good movie with a nice glass of red wine by my side. I’m trying to get back into road biking to help take my mind off the
stressful life we all live in today.
Dr. Suzy Tavana, a native of Rockford, Illinois, moved to California in 2001, and has devoted her time and effort to
California public health and child advocacy ever since. During her dental studies at USC School of Dentistry, Suzy
was a leader in promoting access to the underserved pediatric population and she received a number of awards and
acknowledgments for her community and research work. Dr. Tavana was the recipient of the Charles and Shirley Goldstein
Community Service award and concluded 3 years of service to the USC Mobile Clinic with a poster presentation at the
National Oral Health Conference on research and data indicating the effectiveness of the program.
She was a member of the USC Intravenous Sedation Team where she earned her IV sedation permit, participated in research, and published several articles in ASDA News, the Journal of Dental Education, and Dental Clinics of North America on the importance of anxiolysis. These articles were recognized with a nomination by ASDA for Article of the Year. Dr. Tavana has also been honored for clinical excellence in dentistry by receiving the Newport Harbor Academy Carl Rieder award and the CDA Foundation award.
Dr. Tavana is in her second year of pediatric residency training at UCSF and she has presented at both the CSPD and AAPD Annual Sessions. Her professional interests include administrative duties and planning/organization. In 2011, she was on the planning committee for the UCSF Pediatric Dental Retreat and was involved in numerous coordinating committees for community service outreach. Her personal interests include biking, running, traveling, loving San Francisco, and spending time with her husband and family.
Dr. Geraldine Ruiz is a first year pediatric dental resident at Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry at USC. She earned
her BS in Biology from California State University, Long Beach and her DDS from the UCLA School of Dentistry. Dr. Ruiz
has a strong interest in educating and helping underserved families learn how to maintain their oral health. She’s also
interested in learning about the ongoing challenges that California’s underserved population face to obtain access to
dental care and wants to be involved with finding solutions to this problem.
As a Warren Brandli Leadership Intern, Dr. Ruiz hopes to gain the leadership skills and knowledge to help her continue to be involved in organized pediatric dentistry and give back to the community through advocacy.
Need $20,000 for research? Put CSPDF to work for youWe support the science of staying healthy. We know there are multiple ways to look at teeth. Pediatric dental post doctoral students or recent graduates who have research ideas are encouraged to apply for Investigator- Initiated Research Grants up to $20,000. More details are available in the next few articles Need Research Dollars?CSPDF is seeking PTFM (part time faculty member) age 25 to 75 passionate about pediatric dental topics. If you need $5,000 for a worthy project, we might be a match. Inspired researchers with great ideas should apply to the Chair of CSPDF Award & Grants Committee, David Good (dgoodone(at)sbcglobal.net) $500 Travel Money!CSPDF offers 2 categories of travel money to either faculty or residents to be able to present their research findings at a national or international meeting. For more info, contact Dr. Good. |
The CSPD Foundation Board recently received a letter of thanks from the UCSF Division of Pediatric Dentistry extending their profound gratitude for the $25,000 grant for faculty support. Program Director and Division Chair, Dr. Pamela Den Besten, writes that "these grant funds have helped us to hire Dr. Aparna Aghi as a 50% part time faculty member. Dr. Aghi also serves as the Associate Director of the pediatric dentistry postgraduate clinics. Aparna has been an incredibly positive addition to our faculty. She teaches in our postgraduate clinic, sedation clinic, as well as our pre-doctoral clinics. She has taken a leadership role in the design of our clinical facilities in the new children's hospital at Mission Bay and in directing the renovation of the treatment rooms in our Parnassus clinic. Aparna provides leadership in working with our Chief Resident on issues related to clinic scheduling, treatment records, and our annual retreat." Dr. Den Besten continues, "The timing of the grant from CSPDF came at a time of critical need for additional faculty in our training program...we feel a real partnership with CSPDF in addressing our needs by funding this grant and in promoting excellence in our faculty and training programs. We look forward to a continued partnership in this important endeavor to train our future colleagues in pediatric dentistry."
Dr. David Perry, CSPDF Board appointed liason to the San Francisco program, helped to tailor the Bridging the Gap request to allow for maximum impact on the program. He hopes that contributors to the Foundation will continue for this and other projects through their generous donations.
Dr. Justin Shuffer, Trustee
There are 6 dental schools in the state of California and the CSPDF has been involved in supporting pediatric dentistry awareness, community outreach, and the promotion of evidence based learning amongst students, residents, and faculty. To increase awareness of pediatric dentistry and to further support our students, we have elected to make additional funds available to the respective schools and are looking forward to furthering the promotion of education, research, and the advancement of oral health to children, adolescents and those with special needs. The CSPDF generously grants funds to the respective universities to support our cause and listed below are some of the activities that we are proud to support. Updated 2/11
LLU Report - Lauren Gutenberg, DDS
In the fall quarter, the Department of Pediatric Dentistry at Loma Linda University hosted a presentation on orthodontics and space maintenance by John Christian from the Appliance Therapy Group, an introduction lecture on involvement in CSPD by Dr. Oariona Lowe, a presentation on pain control in pediatric dental patients by Dr. Dennis Paul Nutter, a lecture on the DNA appliance system by Dr. Dave Singh, case presentations by second year pediatric dental residents,
and journal club discussions on recent articles and case reports from "Pediatric Dentistry."
UCLA Report - Setareh Ghafouri, DDS
Tuesday evenings are open for student volunteers to deliver care to children at the Inglewood Children’s Dental Center. On October 31, 2011, the Research Journal Club met to discuss an article written on children’s dental fears and behavior. On November 9, 2011, the student chapter held an oral hygiene instruction clinic at the Santa Monica Boys and Girls Club. On November 14, 2011, students met with pediatric dental residents to discuss pediatric patient care.
USC Report - Julie Jenks, DDS
This year’s USC Pedo Study Club has been very active with three Pedo Study Club presentations this year. The first one was on "Applying to Pediatric Dentistry Residency Programs" given by Dr. Tom Tanbonliong and our first year residents. The second was on "Treating Children with Special Health Care Needs" given by Dr. Jessica De Bord. The third presentation was on "Sedation in Pediatric Dentistry Residency
Programs" given by Dr. Jimmy Tom. Each meeting was well attended with 35 to 40 students. Currently, they have four presentations planned for the Spring, 2012 trimester.
UCSF Report - Brent Lin, DDS
In June, the Sunday Streets Family Health and Wellness Fair was
organized in the Bayview area of San Francisco. In September, our students participated in the Sunday Streets Health & Wellness Fair in the Western Addition Route (including North of Panhandle. In November, our students gave pediatric case presentations.
Dr. Santos Cortez
Leadership Development Chair
Download CSPD Warren Brandli Leadership Intern Program Application
The California Society of Pediatric Dentistry is accepting applications for the Warren Brandli Leadership Intern Program. Current pediatric dental residents and individuals in their first five years of post-residency residing in California are eligible to apply. This opportunity was created for individuals who are in training programs or in the early stages of their career to participate in the CSPD governance and advocacy activities, attend internal organizational and inter-professional meetings, and complete a project designated by the CSPD Board President by the end of the program.
Through these activities, CSPD hopes to:
Applicants must be willing to attend all regular meetings of the CSPD Board of Directors as well as the Society's Leadership Orientation Session at the annual meeting and Strategic Planning Session, which is held every third year. Other opportunities may include attendance at the meetings of the Dental Board of California, California legislative hearings, California Dental Association-sponsored advocacy events and community leadership and/or Public Policy Advocate.
The CSPD will arrange transportation and lodging and will cover all program-related administrative costs and supply needs. Selection will be based on the applicant's 1) completion of an application, 2) submission of a short essay about the candidate's interest and specific personal goals for the program, 3) relevant activities or roles within their professional sphere and 4) two required letters of reference (one of which should be from the program director if the applicant is a current pediatric dental resident).
Applications are due November 10th and selections will be made and announced prior to the next annual session. The internship period will begin with the final meeting of the Board of Directors held in conjunction with the annual session and will finish 12 months later at the final meeting of the next Board of Directors at which time each intern will give a final report about their project.
CSPD Foundation Grants and Awards Update
CSPD Foundation Grants and Awards RFPs
"The Foundation is ready to put its money to good use," states Treasurer Ken Szymanski, "I'm ready to write more checks." Szymanski is referring to four categories of grants that have been established to further the goals of fostering research and developing faculty at California's pediatric dental programs. "The CSPD Foundation is foremost concerned with strengthening the Pediatric Dental Programs that exist in California," President Richard Sobel reminds us. "These grants and awards are great starting points and can really help each program."
Two categories of travel awards exist to help either faculty or residents to be able to present their research findings at national or international meetings. Up to $500 is available to help defray travel expenses.
Research grants are now available for up to $20,000 ($10,000 per year for two years). Pediatric dental post-doctoral students or recent grads are eligible for theses awards on topics that will contribute to the knowledge base in Pediatric Dentistry. This Investigator-Initiated Research Grant will initially be funded in January of 2008. Completed proposals are due October 1st for 2007. Inquiries should be directed to the chair of the CSPD Awards and Grants Committee, David Good (dgoodone(at)sbcglobal.net).
In an effort to further assist the state's pediatric dental programs, CSPD has developed the Faculty Development Grant for part-time Pediatric Dental Educators. These grants are designed to facilitate the recruitment and retention of clinicians to teach part-time and may be available to each program annually. The Faculty Development grant will provide a maximum of $5,000 to attract and retain clinicians who desire to be teachers, thereby bringing mid to late career clinicians into the educational system. These grants have deadlines for submission. More detailed information and applications can be obtained from Dr. David Good or from the CSPD office. Complete RFP's, application forms, and additional information is available on the CSPD website via links to CSPDF.
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