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  • 2020 Lucy Hobbs Taylor Award Goes To Dr. Gayle Glenn

    THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN DENTISTS ANNOUNCES 2020 LUCY HOBBS TAYLOR AWARD RECIPIENT DR. GAYLE GLENN  

     

    The American Association of Women Dentists (AAWD) is proud to announce Gayle Glenn, DDS, MSD, PA, as the recipient of the Lucy Hobbs Taylor Award, the organization’s top honor. Dr. Gayle Glenn became active with the AAWD in her early years in school joining the newly formed Student Chapter of the Texas Association of Women Dentists.

    Dr.GayleGlenn-F_croppedDr. Glenn earned her dental degree at the University of Texas Dental School at San Antonio in 1982. She completed a Master of Science Degree and a Certificate in Orthodontics from Baylor College of Dentistry in 1984, where she was the fourth woman to graduate from that program since it began in 1961. Dr. Glenn, active in women leadership issues, was appointed to the Texas Dental Association’ s Council on Membership in 1997, where her work to increase involvement of female and minority dentists at the state level continued. She was recognized by the Dallas County Dental Society with their 2018 Lifetime Achievement Award.  

    Dr. Glenn served as the first female president of the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) in 2013-14.  She represented the Southwestern Society of Orthodontists (SWSO) on the AAO Board of Trustees from 2004-2012 and was the first woman to serve in that elected leadership position. Additionally, she is a past president of the SWSO and the Texas Association of Orthodontists (TAO). Dr. Glenn is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics and in 2019 received the Trailblazer Award for the Texas Orthodontic Study Club, in recognition of being the first female member of that elite orthodontic group. 

    Early in her career, she joined the orthodontic faculty at Baylor College of Dentistry, teaching part-time as a Clinical Assistant Professor from 1988 to 1995. In 2016, returned to part-time teaching as an Adjunct Clinical Professor in the Department of Orthodontics at Texas A&M University College of Dentistry. In 2018, she was honored with the H. Eldon Attaway Award, which is given to an outstanding part-time faculty member. Starting January 2020, she assumed the position of Assistant Clinical Professor and Graduate Orthodontic Clinical Director. Dr. Glenn is currently teaching 30 hours (75% FT) while continuing in her practice part time.

     

    About the Award 

    The Lucy Hobbs Taylor Award is the highest honor given by the AAWD and was first presented in 1983 honoring Lucy Hobbs Taylor for being the first woman to earn a doctorate in dentistry. AAWD presents this award to a member who exemplifies a true professional with accomplishment in one or more areas of dentistry, organized dentistry, academia, government, anthropology, archeology, philanthropy, and consulting. With at least 10 years membership in AAWD and a career as a licensed dentist for 20 years or more, the recipient demonstrates a record of mentoring women dentists and/or service to organizations that further the cause of women in dentistry. AAWD will officially present the award to Dr. Glenn during AAWD’s 100th Anniversary Award Ceremony on April 21, 2021.

    About AAWD 

    Founded in 1893, the goal of the American Association of Women Dentists is to serve as the leading resource for advancing, connecting, and enriching the lives of women dentists. AAWD offers a variety of programs and services that benefit the unique needs of women dentists. For more information, call 800-920-2293. 

     

  • The Chronicle, September 2020 Edition 14

    The Chronicle, September 2020 Edition 14

    In This Issue:

    Page 01: RBG

    Page 02: Lucy Hobbs Taylor Award

    Page 03: Updates

  • Nominations for 2021 Student Awards are Open!

    Nominations for 2021 Student Awards are Open!

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    Nominations are now open for the 2021 Student of the Year Award and Student Chapter of the Year Award!

     

    Student of the Year Award nominations should be made for a student in good standing, who has demonstrated an outstanding and unique leadership style throughout the year that has positively impacted her chapter and AAWD; supported the AAWD mission; and participated in oral health research targeting women issues, a variety of community service activities, several fundraising campaigns, and numerous chapter activities/events.

    Student Chapter of Year Award nominations should be made for a student chapter in good standing that has collectively demonstrated support for the AAWD mission and has participated in in oral health research targeting women issues, a variety of community service activities, several fundraising campaigns, and numerous chapter activities/events.

    The nomination period will be open for one month and will close on October 21, 2020.
     
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    All awards will be presented in person as part of the AAWD One Hundred Year Sailibration Cruise on April 18-23, 2021 aboard the Explorer of the Seas. All awardees and guests are encouraged to celebrate our members and our history as part of this event! Head over the awards page to to download the nomination forms, complete them, and submit all materials to the AAWD National Office no later than October 21, 2020.
     
    Contact the National Office at 800-920-2293 or awards@aawd.org, if you have any questions.

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  • The Chronicle, September 2020 Edition 13

    The Chronicle, September 2020 Edition 13

    In This Issue:

    Page 01: Resources for back to school

    Page 02: National Yoga Month

    Page 02: Winner for Smiles Fundraiser

  • Teledentistry: Risk Management Considerations for Dentists

    Teledentistry: Risk Management Considerations for Dentists

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    The ongoing novel coronavirus (COVID-19) global pandemic, digital technology advancements, and the need for dentists to more readily consult with colleagues and specialty practices so they can ensure optimal patient outcomes are among the factors driving the expansion of telemedicine into dentistry in the form of teledentistry. Teledentistry involves the use of health information and telecommunications technology to deliver oral care, consultations, and education. As with many advancements, teledentistry carries both benefits and risks. Benefits include the ability to support patient care while mitigating COVID-19 transmission, and easier access to others’ expertise, so dentists and patients can make better treatment decisions; risks include professional liability claims and licensing board actions. To reap benefits and reduce risks, dentists need to follow best practices.

    Reasons For Teledentistry
    The need to increase access to dental care in underserved areas has led to the rise of new care models that incorporate telehealth technology, or teledentistry. Teledentistry includes the remote provision of dental treatment or advice using encrypted patient electronic data, via the use of electronic health records, videoconferencing, and/or intraoral photographs and radiographic images.

    Teledentistry can occur in real-time using synchronous communication methods, or it can be asynchronous, meaning that there is no real-time interaction between the provider and the patient and information is stored and forwarded. For example, a dentist might send a full-mouth radiographic series to another dentist for a second opinion, or a dentist or endodontist might send a CBCT scan to an oral and maxillofacial radiologist for
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  • ODC Letter to MccSally

    ODC Letter to MccSally

    June 1, 2020

    The Honorable Martha McSally
    United States Senate
    404 Russell Senate Office Building
    Washington, DC 20510

    RE: Main Street Enhancement and Safety Act

    Dear Senator McSally: 

    The following professional organization would like to express our appreciation for introducing the Main Street Enhancement and Safety Act (S 3716), which would provide loan forgiveness under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) for costs related to health and safety supplies, including personal protective equipment (PPE). We greatly appreciate you being a leader in recognizing the impact these additional and significant costs – as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic – will have on small businesses as they prepare to reopen.

    Dentists across the country are beginning to reopen their practices after closing completely or limiting their practice to emergency-only dental care during the pandemic. To protect patients, their staff and themselves from the spread of COVID-19, dentists are implementing enhanced infection control safeguards as called for in the updated Interim Infection Prevention and Control Guidance for Dental Settings During the COVID-19 Response.1 Furthermore, many dental procedures generate aerosols – which can increase the risk of virus transmission – making additional infection control measures and PPE essential. The cost of these health and safety efforts will have a considerable economic impact on their businesses.

    PPP loans have been a critical lifeline for many dental practices during this time of financial uncertainty and have afforded dentists the ability to retain or rehire their personnel before their practices are operating at full capacity. At the same time, dentists need to provide for their employees’ health and safety. By providing flexibility in how PPP loan proceeds are utilized, your legislation will help dentists to mitigate the increased costs of PPE that will be required to safely return to providing care to patients while also protecting themselves and employees.

    Thank you again for your leadership on this important issue facing dental practices. If we can help your efforts, please contact Jeanne Tuerk, manager of government affairs at 800-822-6637, ext. 4321 or jtuerk@aaoms.org.

    Sincerely,

    Academy of General Dentistry American Academy of Dental Group Practice
    American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology

     

    1 CDC Interim Infection Prevention and Control Guidance for Dental Settings During the COVID-19 Response, May 19, 2020 

  • 2021 Conference Registration

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  • AAWD 2020 Bushee Awards

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    Awardee Attended School
    Fatjona Aliaj University of Illinois at Chicago, School of Dentistry
    Lauren Arguelles University of Florida College of dentistry
    Ashley Arnao University of Kentucky College of Dentistry
    Jaclyn Bates University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry
    Katherine Bell University of Maryland School of Dentistry
    Erin Bibber University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine
    Laura Michelle Callan Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine
    Erin Down Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine
    Hannah Rose Ehreth Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry
    Grace Eichler The Medical University of South Carolina James B. Edwards College of Dental Medicine
    Nicole L. Elia Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine
    Taira Graves University of Utah School of Dentistry
    Ellen Hoang Harvard School of Dental Medicine
    Maren E. Iverson University of Minnesota School of Dentistry
    Paige Jones University of Iowa
    Kimberly N. Lee University of Mississippi School of Dentistry
    Maia Levy Columbia University College of Dental Medicine
    Madeline Ruth Lynch University of Oklahoma

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    Awardee Attended School
    Rachael L. Maddox Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health
    Jessica L. Noreen Creighton University School of Dentistry
    Samantha C. Pajak University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine
    Rachael Parker A.T. Still University – Missouri School of Dentistry & Oral Health
    Madeline G. Phillips University of Louisville
    Yalda Rostamnezhad University of New England College of Dental Medicine
    Sejndi Rusi NYU College of Dentistry
    Samantha Crystal Sauers Tufts University School of Dental Medicine
    Chelsea Schwind University of Tennessee College of Dentistry
    Ching Jean Shen University of Nevada Las Vegas
    Leah N. Stetzel Indiana University School of Dentistry
    Jiayin (Julie) Tan The University of Texas School of Dentistry in Houston
    Cre’Andria Thompson Meharry Medical College – School of Dentistry
    Cassidy Verrier Rutgers School of Dental Medicine
    Asita Vinayagalingam The Dental College of Georgia
    Jessica Lee Vogt Marquette School of Dentistry
    Samantha Shitten UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry
    Catherine Marie Wroclawski Penn Dental Medicine
    Shirley Ye University of Michigan School of Dentistry

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  • The Chronicle, December 2019

    The Chronicle, December 2019

    In This Issue:

    Page 02: President’s Message

    Page 03: Smiles for Successs

    Page 04: 2019 Conference Highlights

    Page 14: From the Editor

    Page 16: Tales from the Dentist’s Chair

    Page 17: Every Day Is Ladies’ Day

    Page 18: Member News

    Page 22: Student News

    Page 27: Member Benefits

    Page 29: New Members

    Page 32: Corporate Members

    Page 33: Calendar of Events

  • 2019 Uniformed Services Award Winner

    The American Association of Women Dentists recently named CDR Cecilia M. Brown, DC, USN, of Orange Park, Florida, the recipient of the 2019 Jeanne Hansen Bayless Uniformed Services Award.

     
     
    AAWD President Elect Dr. Daphne Ferguson-Young, Professor and Program Director of the General Practice Residency Program at Meharry Medical College, Nashville, Tennessee, nominated CDR Brown for this esteemed award, stating, “I was CDR Brown’s dental school professor, and she’s always been a pleasure to work with and one of my hardest working dental students. Over the last 15 years, I have witnessed her development and growth from a female dental student to a dedicated, hardworking, compassionate, and professional woman dentist. In addition to her extraordinary commitment to the dental profession, as well as to her community and general public, CDR Brown honorably serves her country at an exemplary level as a Dental Officer in the United States Navy Dental Corps.”
     
    iAbout CDR Brown
     
    Born in Cleveland, Ohio, and raised in Sparta, Georgia, CDR Brown is the oldest of three children of Willie and Sarah Brown. She currently resides in Orange Park, Florida, with her husband Sean Marshall and their son Chandler. She is stationed at the Naval Medical Readiness Training Command/Naval Hospital Jacksonville, Florida, where she is the Department Head of the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinic.
     
    After receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in biology and psychology (1991) from Georgia College, in Milledgeville, CDR Brown attended the Medical College of Georgia, in Augusta, where she received a bachelor’s degree in Physician Assistant studies (1996). Afterward, she attended the University of Nebraska, in Omaha, where she received a master’s degree in Physician Assistant studies (2000). CDR Brown later attended Meharry Medial College School of Dentistry, where she received her Doctor of Dental Surgery (2008) and Webster University-Jacksonville, Florida, campus, where she received a Master’s in Health Care Administration (2013). In July 2017, CDR Brown became the first African American female to complete the U.S. Navy Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency. CDR Brown is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and a Fellow of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.
     
    In addition to the American Association of Women Dentists, CDR Brown is a member of the Georgia Dental Society, American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, National Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, American Dental Association, National Dental Association, National Naval Officers Association, and Military Officers Association of America. She is also a lifetime member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.
     
    CDR Brown’s military honors include the U.S. Navy and Humanitarian Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (with gold star), Meritorious Unit Commendation, Fleet Marine Force Qualified Officer Device, Surface Warfare Medical Officer Qualification Device, National Defense Medal (with gold star), Global War on Terrorism Medal, Pistol Ribbon Sharpshooter Medal, and Air Force Achievement Medal.
     
    CDR Brown has been involved in a variety of humanitarian efforts, including a 15-day humanitarian mission to Peru with the Georgia Air National Guard; humanitarian and civic community outreach projects during port calls in five West African countries, during Africa Partnership Station 2009; and volunteer efforts as an oral surgeon with Florida Mission of Mercy (Ft. Meyers and Orlando) since 2018.
     
    AAWD Director of Federal Services Carol Wong, DDS, MS, USPHS, states, “Just like Dr. Geraldine Napierski, the first recipient of this award in 1994, CDR Brown exemplifies all the achievements that this award recognizes. As the first African American female to train in the United States Navy Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery dental specialty and, presently, the only African American Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon in the United States Dental Corps, CDR Brown continues to break down barriers and open doors for women in our dental profession. Bravo Zulu!”
     
    About the Award
     
    The American Association of Women Dentists presents the Jeanne Hansen Bayless Uniformed Services Award to a woman dentist who has made outstanding achievements as a uniformed dental officer and exhibits role model qualities that positively reflect the image of women dentists and commitment to the profession.