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I just returned from our annual meeting in Cancun at the Fiesta Americana Grand Coral Beach Resort. What a meeting it was -- great attendance, beautiful weather, and a marvelous venue. We were privileged to visit with and hear from many VIPS from Mexico, the CDA, and the AAPD -- an indication of just how important our organization is to dentistry as a whole. I would like to thank Lindsey Robinson, David Rothman and the entire CSPD board for arranging our annual meeting in paradise. I would also like to single out our own Oariona Lowe for all her hard work, extensive planning and attention to detail. Putting together such a great program - and on such a grand scale - demanded a lot of her...and she delivered. Congratulations Ora! This past year as the Foundation president has been quite a learning experience - both personally and professionally. Thanks to the tutelage of the board and select individuals - among them Doctors Ray Stewart, Dave Good, Mark Lisagor, Wayne Grossman, Mel Rowan, Dick Mungo, Lisa Brennan, Ken Szymanski, and especially Richard Sobel -- I am happy to say I survived the first year. Thank you all! Foundation Update: Item One The 2010/2011 Giving Campaign To date, we have raised close to $70,000.00. Thanks to all who donated and those who stepped up to the next giving level. As a reminder, a second mailing will soon be arriving at your door. Please help in any way you can. New Recognition Options - We have new student and corporate categories, as well as "In Honor of" and "In Memory of" designations. New Payment Options - We have set up new payment plans so you can fund your pledges via credit card, monthly payments, or auto pay. New Imperative - Thus far, there is only one corporate donor. It is time that all corporations supported by our membership give back to the CSPDF and suppor t education in California. Remember!! When speaking with or ordering from your corporate representatives, be sure to remind them that the CSPD is comprised of more than 700 pediatric dentists in California, and that, when combined with the western region, we are close to 1000 strong. California is currently the largest component of the AAPD, comprising almost 10% of the total membership and 12% of the academy members under 40 years old. And please remember...it is only through these donations that this foundation can support its ongoing mission of supporting pediatric dental education in California. For those of you reaching the end of your Life pledge, I urge you to consider re-pledging. For students and educators, the Foundation offers a myriad of funding opportunities for research and travel grants. This year, we have funded over $40,000.00 towards educational grants as well as $5,000.00 towards student travel to Cancun! Check out our web site http://www.cspd.org/foundation/ for availability. Foundation Update: Item Two Feasibly Study As you know, the critical shortage of dental educators is threatening the future of pediatric dentistry and jeopardizing access to quality care -- particularly for those from low-income communities. This is why your foundation has begun a feasibility study to determine if we, as an organization, can raise funds in the neighborhood of $5,000,000.00 to create an endowment fund. The purpose of this fund would be to attract and financially assist new qualified educators to pediatric dentistry in California. We have identified 25 individuals and 10 corporate entities to be contacted and interviewed. They will be asked to voice their thoughts and concerns as to how we might address the pediatric dental education crisis in the state of California. The study should be completed by our next board meeting in June. A Final Note - As a pediatric dentist you make a good living. You enjoy the fruits of life and your labor. But in the end, it boils down to one thing: Care For Kids. Without your support, our mission cannot move forward. Thank you for your time. Hope to see you all in Chicago...and I know I’ll see everyone next year in San Francisco. As always, I am available for your questions and comments at 800-423-3270 or steve@theatg.org
2010-2011 Annual Giving Campaign Donors
CSPD Foundation
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Steven Gross, C.D.T. President 9129 Lurline Ave. Chatsworth, CA 91311 800/423-3270 steve@theatg.org |
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Richard Sobel, D.D.S. Past President 2901 Lone Tree Way Antioch, CA 94509 925/757-4220 sobelrl@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@aol.com |
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Lisa Brennan, D.D.S. Secretary 368 N. Kanan Rd. Oak Park, CA 91377 818/889-5440 sflowerplc@aol.com | |
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Kenneth Szymanski, D.D.S. Treasurer 1755 Erringer, #20 Simi Valley, CA 93065 805/522-2164 kentalk@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@aol.com | |
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Mahmoud Ashrafi, D.D.S Trustee 22455 Maple Ct.,Ste. 401 Hayward, CA 94541 510/886-8808 mhashrafidmd@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@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@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@verizon.net | |
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David Rothman, D.D.S. Trustee 2555 Ocean Avenue, #104 San Francisco, CA 94132 (415) 333-6811 drdavid@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@yahoo.com | |
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Justin A. Shuffer, D.D.S. Trustee 1131 Foothill Blvd La Verne, CA 91750 (909) 596-6551 fortyhertz@hotmail.com |
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Dr. Lisa Brennan
CSPDF Trustee
The CSPD Foundation is currently focused on supporting the faculty in our pediatric dental residency programs so they can continue to provide access to care for the children of California. This is being done in several ways. We provide grants to the faculty researchers to help underwrite their research. A search is underway for a faculty member to attend the Master Clinician program to improve his or her teaching skills. The Foundation offers a scholarship to underwrite both the cost of the class and the follow up training at the dental school. The students are also supported in a variety of ways. Each dental school receives $600.00 a year to help support the pre-doctoral student group focused on pediatric dentistry. We are currently looking to the College of Dental Medicine in Pomona, California to establish a support group there as well.
The annual meeting is a great place for pediatric dental residents and the general membership to interact. The residents are introduced to the general membership at the Friday luncheon and present their table clinics on Sunday morning. The Foundation participates in underwriting the student’s reduced registration fees by donating $5,000.00 to help offset their attendance cost. It is important to meet to our new colleagues and the hope is that some will consider joining the dental school faculty on a part-time or full-time basis.
We contribute to the development of future leaders of our organization through the Warren Brandli Leadership internship. This annual grant of $4,000.00 enables a pediatric dental resident to attend the annual meeting and the three CSPD board meetings during the year. This year, we are pleased to support Aparna Aghi, D.M.D., a UCSF resident.
We appreciate the contributions of all of the Foundation members. Your support makes it possible to donate $12,600 towards student activities: an investment in their future and ours.
I am grateful to the CSPD for providing me with the opportunity to participate in organized dentistry in the state of
California through the 2010-2011 Warren Brandli Leadership Internship. I am a pediatric dental resident at UCSF and
currently the chief resident. As a current resident of San Francisco who grew up in Southern California, I am familiar
with the challenges facing pediatric dentistry in both parts of the state. The Warren Brandli Leadership provides an
exciting opportunity for me to learn more about how the CSPD can serve the needs of pediatric dentists and their
patients. I am eager to be involved in organized dentistry and I’m looking forward to the upcoming year.
Editor’s Note: On February 25, 2010, Aparna delivered a healthy 6lb. 6oz. baby girl: Shreya Aghi.
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 male or female 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. |
Congratulations are in order to Dr. Robert Jones at the UCSF School of Dentistry. After successfully surviving an evaluation and a review similar to the NIH protocol, the Foundation has awarded him $20,000 over 2 years. He will conduct a study investigating the "Virulence Factors Associated with Lactobacillus Isolated from Children with Early Childhood Caries". Dr. Jones completed his residency last June and has moved into a faculty position at UCSF.
The objective of his study is to test whether Lactobacillus isolated from children with Early Childhood Caries (ECC) or a history of ECC possess specific virulence factors that may contribute to the rapid progression of ECC. From this work, he hopes to identify one or more strains that possess virulence factors that allow Lactobacillus to effectively colonize and degrade tooth surfaces, especially dentin. It is the rapid progression of ECC, which is likely the result of several types of acid-producing bacteria such as Lactobacillus, that make ECC so devastating for young children.
Dr. Wayne Grossman, Trustee
There are currently three research projects ongoing with grants provided by the Foundation. The investigators are uniformly enthusiastic about their projects and the assistance provided by the CSPDF.
A project is currently underway at the UOP School of Dentistry with Jeff Wood as the principal investigator and with the support of dental student, Taylor Stephens. The project, titled "Dental student prediction of pediatric patient anxiety" is evaluating dental students' ability to assess their pediatric patients' anxiety level to facilitate appropriate treatment. Soon to be Dr. Stephens, is graduating and will enter a pediatric residency program in Cincinnati. Taylor will continue to work on the study from there. Furthermore, Jeff reports that the favorable buzz about the project has peaked interest in both pediatric dentistry and academic inquiry among the dental students. This has made it easy to recruit a new research associate at UOP and has also served to meet the goals of the undergraduate program's mission to expose students to research.
Two CSPDF funded projects are under way at UCSF. Principal investigator Cassandra Krupansky, incoming third year Pediatric Dental resident, is being mentored by noted researcher and current Dental School Dean John Featherstone. The study investigates the effect of xylitol wipes on maternal transmission of cariogenic bacteria to their infants. Cassie reports that the project is proceeding well with all patients recruited and the six-month data already collected. She predicts that all her data will be in by December.
Similarly, Joanne Rahman reports great progress on her study titled "Multi-generational colonization and transmission of mutans streptococci in early childhood caries." Resident Rahman is mentored by Ph.D. Charles Hoover. Joanne says that half of her targeted sample has been recruited and much of the early lab work required has been performed. She too is very grateful to the Foundation for its support and continuing interest in her project.
Awards and Grants Committee Chair David Good reports that there is funding available for additional grants under the Part-time Faculty Development Grant Program and in the Investigator-initiated Research Grant Program. "Additionally," David adds, "a second travel grant is being awarded to allow the presentation of research at a professional meeting." In this case, UCSF resident Robert Jones will receive funding to present at the IADR meeting in Toronto ("Collagen Enhances Lactobacillis Biofilm Formation") Previously UCSF Resident Ginelle Sakima was awarded a travel grant to present her research related to the oral health of agricultural worker's children at the AAPD meeting in Washington, D.C.
David and his committee are awaiting your applications. For more information or to download an application form, go to the Foundation link on the CSPD Website or contact David directly at dgoodone@sbcglobal.net.
Dr. Richard Mungo
CSPD Trustee
CSPD is accepting applications for the 2011-2012 Warren Brandli Leadership Intern program. This wonderful opportunity for leadership development is a program specifically designed for current pediatric dental residents or colleagues who are in their first 5 year period after completing their postgraduate training. The objective of the program is to introduce the selected intern to the inner workings of CSPD, the art of organizational governance and the importance of child advocacy. This will help provide the young leaders with the knowledge and confidence necessary to further become involved with CSPD, AAPD, CDA and other dental and related organizations. The internship serves as the true breeding ground for our future leaders in pediatric dentistry.
Participation within the program will require the intern to attend and participate in all CSPD Board of Director meetings for the year. The CSPD Foundation will cover the participant’s travel and lodging expenses. The intern will be assigned a leadership mentor who will guide him or her throughout the year. The due date for the application is December 15, 2010 for the 2011-2012 term, in which begins April, 2011 at the annual CSPD meeting. Applications and further information can be obtained in the following article and should be sent to Dr. Ray Stewart, CSPD Executive Director.
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 December 15th 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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