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Section News

AUSTRAL-ASIA

It is with sadness that we note the passing of Dr. Alan D. Watson of Kilora, New South Wales, several years ago. He was a Fellow in PFA and ICD.

CANADA

Fellow Richard Sandilands of Alberta was installed as President of the Canadian Dental Association this September. He has served as President of the Edmonton and District Dental Society, the Alberta Dental Association, and the Western Canada Dental Society. He also served as interim Director of the Alberta Dental Association and as clinical associate professor at the University of Alberta. He is a Fellow in the PFA, ICD, ACD, and ADI, as well as a member of Rotary International.

Fellow Burton Conrod of Nova Scotia became Vice President of the CDA this September. Dr. Conrod is past President of the Cape Breton Island Dental Society, and the Nova Scotia Dental Association. He has served as CDA Governor since 1991 and as a member of their Executive Council since 1995. He is a Fellow in the PFA and ICD.

Fellow Les Allen of Winnipeg received the CDA’s Distinguished Service Award at the CDA Awards Luncheon last September. Dr. Allen was President of the Manitoba Dental Association and CDA President in 1991. He is a Fellow in the PFA, ICD, and ACD.

Fellow Robert Baker of Winnipeg received the CDA’s Award of Merit at the CDA Awards Luncheon last September. Dr. Baker, an orthodontist, is a professor at the University of Manitoba. He is past President of the Manitoba Dental Association and the National Dental Examining Board of Canada. He is a Fellow in the PFA, ICD, and ACD.

Fellow Gary MacDonald of St. John’s received the CDA’s Award of Merit at their annual Awards Luncheon last September. Dr. MacDonald represented CDA on the National Healthcare Advisory Committee to Correctional Services Canada for 12 years and has the distinction of being the first non-physician to chair that committee. He is Executive Director of the Newfoundland Dental Association since 1987 as well as past President of their Association.

Fellow Noel H. Andrews was installed as the 109th President of the Nova Scotia Dental Association. Also, during the graduation ceremonies at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Dr. Andrews was honored with their Distinguished Alumnus Award.

IRELAND

Their annual meeting was held this October with ICD at the Fitzwilliam Lawn Tennis Club in Dublin.

Their section project presented dental technology materials to the dental schools at the Jordan University of Science and Technology at Irbid and the University of Jordan at Amman.

JAPAN

In October, International President Shig Ryan Kishi attended their annual Meeting in Kobe for the 15th presentation of the Mitch Nakayama Memorial Award. Section Chairman Masumi Masuda honored Dr. Anthony Tjan, Professor emeritus at Loma Linda University School of Dentistry.

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF

Dr. Chang-Duk Kee, recipient of the 1995 PFA International Distinguished Service Citation, was presented with the 1997 Elmer Best award in Seoul.

Elmer Best recipient Chang-Duk Kee receiving award from past PFA President William Kort

UNITED KINGDOM

Past PFA Section Chairman Raj K. Raja Rayan has established their own Web site, which can be cross-linked with the International PFA Web site.

UNITED STATES

Illinois

Northwestern University School of Dentistry Dean emeritus Norman H. Olsen passed away this September. Dr. Olsen was the recipient of the 1995 PFA Gold Medal and the Illinois PFA Distinguished Service Award. His sage advice and guidance will be sorely missed in professional dentistry.

Past PFA President William Kort (1989–90) suffered a mild stroke this September and is currently recovering. Dr. Kort has served as President of the Chicago Dental Society and is ICD Regent for the 8th District. He was the Chairman of our last PFA Leadership Conference in Chicago.

Maryland

Chairman Ben Swanson, Jr., held two meetings inducting 40 new Fellows. Drs. Harry W.F. Dressel, Jr., and Sidney Burnett conducted the ceremonies. Dr. Frederick Magaziner received their 1998 Distinguished Service Award. Dr. Magaziner has produced and hosted “Open Wide—A Look at Dentistry” on WBFF since 1974.

Several Maryland Fellows were appointed to chair Section committees: Dr. Dressel, Nominating and Screening Committee; Dr. Magaziner, Awards Committee; Dr. Sheldon Silverman, Grants Committee; Dr. Alan Perkin, Events Planning Committee; and Dr. Margaret Wilson, Mentorship Committee.

Pennsylvania

PFA Perrytown Chairman Lester L. Levin presented the PFA State Award to Dr. A. J. Chialastri of Philadelphia for a lifetime of service to dentistry at the local, state, and national levels. This award was made at the Pennsylvania House of Delegates Meeting during the annual Session of the Pennsylvania Dental Association Meeting in Pittsburgh.

PFA Chairman Lester Levin presenting their Distinguished Service Award to Dr. A.J. Chialastri

Rhode Island

Chairman Christine Benoit thanks Drs. John DaSilva and Richard Walsh for serving as mentors for new dentists.
The Fellows of Rhode Island regret the passing of Fellow Edward Radlo of Pawtucket this September.
Fellow Bruce Gouin participated with “Dentists Climb for a Cause” program to raise $30,000 for Operation Smile. He scaled Mount Whitney in California.

Fellow Raymond George, Jr. is the new President of the Rhode Island Dental Association. Fellow Edwin Mehlman will serve as the ADA District I Trustee in 1999.

Dr. Bruce Gouin on top of Mt. Whitney with “Dentists Climb for a Cause”

South Dakota

Dr. Paul Reinke will be passing the Chairmanship to Dr. Robin Hattervig this year.

Washington

Past Russian Chairman Tatiana Spivakova-Sargent submitted the pictures for the annual PFA ceremony inducting new Fellows in Seattle this summer. Chairman David Minahan presided at the dinner held in the Washington Athletic Club.

Chairman David Minahan welcoming new Fellows at their annual dinner

Wisconsin

Chairman James Englander hosted their annual meeting this September in Milwaukee to honor Dr. Paul Copoulos and to induct 12 new members into Fellowship. Dr. Copoulos is past President of the Wisconsin Dental Association and has taught at Marquette University School of Dentistry for 45 years. Marquette honored him as their Distinguished Alumnus in Dentistry. The Wisconsin Dental Association recognized him with their Outstanding Service Award, and the Wisconsin PFA gave him their Distinguished Service Award at their annual luncheon.

International Trustee M. David Campbell attended to assist in inducting into Fellowship Drs. Jeffrey Casperson, Steven Hein, Richard Hilsabeck, Michael Karczewski, Ell L. Lee, Scott Lewis, Gregory Ludden, Frank Maritato, Robert McGrath, Thomas Raimann, Constantine Stamatelakys, and Richard Tonelli.

L-R: Trustee David Campbell, Award recipient Paul Copoulos, Section Chairman James Englander, new Chairman Glenn Maihofer

Dr. Englander acknowledged the attendance of eight past Presidents of the Wisconsin Dental Association and numerous officers and trustees. In his address, International Trustee David Campbell emphasized the importance of the Mentorship Program, which fosters the development of students as professionals. The meeting was held in cooperation with the WDA and the University of Marquette School of Dentistry and is a part of the Wisconsin PFA Mentorship Program, now in its fourth year.

Dr. James Englander receiving plaque from Glenn Maihofer for chairing the Wisconsin Section for the last decade

WEPE Project

The Belgium/Luxembourg Section discussed their West-East Professional Exchange Project for inclusion in their Mentorship Program. On Friday afternoon, Chairman Jose Dahan called his Fellows together to discuss this project, with input from International President Shig Ryan Kishi, European Trustee Pierre Marois, Secretary/Treasurer Richard Kozal, Georgia Section Chairman Vladimer Margvelashvili, and Kansas Chairman Estel Landreth.

Because of the implied concern about training younger local dentists who might end up competing with their mentors, this program suggests inter-country exchanges of experience and professional skills with dentists of different countries. An added benefit is to allow better recognition of one’s own international reputation through the eyes of a foreign protégé as well as a feeling for the equipment and products used by the mentor.

Three exchange stages are planned: (1) Western Europe with the United States; (2) western Europe with eastern Europe, sponsored by a third party; and (3) Western Asia with Japan, with or without a sponsor. If successful, a north-south exchange component is possible.

Younger dentists/dental students would stay a month and observe three or four mentors in their practices. They would experience all aspects of the daily routine of operating a private practice and would develop communications skills necessary to deal with patients and staff.

The program is to be managed by a secretary general from western Europe and funded by different international organizations. The administrator would publicize the existence of WEPE, select and place applicants, enroll mentors, and coordinate the exchange. Each PFA Section would form a local committee to screen applicants and mentors and to select three from each category.

Not only would this program provide mentorship, but it would do so on an international basis in keeping with the PFA mission.

	Japanese Section meets in Osaka
	By Shig Ryan Kishi I want to take this opportunity to send you my brief report regarding my visit to the Japanese Section of the Academy on 17 October 1998. I left for Osaka, Japan on 15 October and arrived at the new and extremely large Osaka/Kansai International Airport (KIX) at 4 p.m. on 16 October. There is a 16-hour time difference between Los Angeles and Osaka. Of course, by crossing the international date line a day is lost in the process of taking the 12-hour flight to Osaka. Dr. Anthony Tjan, recipient of the Mitch Nakayama Memorial Award, and I were met by Mr. Mitsuhiro Tatani, Executive General Manager of Hakusui Trading, and Dr. Eiichi Katagiri, Secretary General of the Japan Section. We departed for the Shinkobe Oriental Hotel by jet-foil across Kobe Bay and arrived safely at the hotel. The rain was very heavy due to the approaching typhoon. At 6 p.m. we were taken to the new Okura Hotel for dinner, which was hosted by Mrs. Nakayama. The meeting was held at the Shinkobe Oriental Hotel. An estimated 150 to 160 fellows were in attendance at this meeting. The members came from all areas of Japan, including the northern island of Hokkaido and the southernmost island of Kyushu. The Korean Section was also present at this meeting; I was pleasantly surprised that they attended the Japanese Section’s meeting even though a typhoon was descending on the Osaka area. During the evening of 17 October, a reception was held by the Japanese Section and it was heartwarming in to see that the individuals from the two countries, Korea and Japan, were beginning to establish a closer relationship.		Two international interpreters also attended the meeting and their assistance was invaluable to bridge the language barrier. I have had the assistance of numerous interpreters during my previous visits to lecture in Japan, but this time, I was truly amazed by the ability of these interpreters to simultaneously translate from English to Japanese and from Japanese to English. Dr. Katsumi Masuda is now the Immediate Past President of this section and Dr. Sadao Wakumoto, Professor Emeritus from Showa University and the prestigious Tokyo Medical and Dental University, is the new President of this Section for the years 1998–2000. Dr. Wakumoto is highly respected throughout Japan and he has informed me that his goal is to increase the number of new fellows in this section. I know that his standing in this country will enable him to accomplish this goal. Professor Wakumoto is also a close friend of Professor Miyazaki of Showa University. Dr. Anthony Tjan was a truly deserving recipient of the 15th Mitch Nakayama Memorial Award. He was educated in Indonesia, the Netherlands, and the United States. He has received three degrees during the course of his professional career and has published more than 200 research articles. I was extremely pleased to be present when Dr. Tjan, my classmate from USC, received the award. This section will hold its 1999 meeting in Sapporo, Japan. The city of Sapporo is located on Hokkaido. I would encourage the new officers of the Academy to attend this meeting in 1999. I departed from the Osaka/Kansai International Airport on 18 October at 6 p.m. and arrived home at 7:30 p.m. the same day.

	Dental World^®		NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 1998
	PIERRE FAUCHARD ACADEMY		part two-web version...

	Newsletter Table of Contents		International President's Report
			Central Office
			International Mentorship Program
			San Francisco Awards Luncheon
			PFA’s International Tour
			Belgium/Luxembourg Meeting
			International Continuing Education
			NATO
			Foundation News
			Section News
			WEPE Project
			Japanese Section meets in Osaka

	Foundation News
AUSTRAL-ASIA	Philip Tan, a dental student at the University of Melbourne, received the PFA scholarship award.	Professor Harold Messer presents PFA scholarship award to University of Melbourne student Philip Tan

	Section News

AUSTRAL-ASIA	It is with sadness that we note the passing of Dr. Alan D. Watson of Kilora, New South Wales, several years ago. He was a Fellow in PFA and ICD.
CANADA	Fellow Richard Sandilands of Alberta was installed as President of the Canadian Dental Association this September. He has served as President of the Edmonton and District Dental Society, the Alberta Dental Association, and the Western Canada Dental Society. He also served as interim Director of the Alberta Dental Association and as clinical associate professor at the University of Alberta. He is a Fellow in the PFA, ICD, ACD, and ADI, as well as a member of Rotary International. Fellow Burton Conrod of Nova Scotia became Vice President of the CDA this September. Dr. Conrod is past President of the Cape Breton Island Dental Society, and the Nova Scotia Dental Association. He has served as CDA Governor since 1991 and as a member of their Executive Council since 1995. He is a Fellow in the PFA and ICD. Fellow Les Allen of Winnipeg received the CDA’s Distinguished Service Award at the CDA Awards Luncheon last September. Dr. Allen was President of the Manitoba Dental Association and CDA President in 1991. He is a Fellow in the PFA, ICD, and ACD.	Fellow Robert Baker of Winnipeg received the CDA’s Award of Merit at the CDA Awards Luncheon last September. Dr. Baker, an orthodontist, is a professor at the University of Manitoba. He is past President of the Manitoba Dental Association and the National Dental Examining Board of Canada. He is a Fellow in the PFA, ICD, and ACD. Fellow Gary MacDonald of St. John’s received the CDA’s Award of Merit at their annual Awards Luncheon last September. Dr. MacDonald represented CDA on the National Healthcare Advisory Committee to Correctional Services Canada for 12 years and has the distinction of being the first non-physician to chair that committee. He is Executive Director of the Newfoundland Dental Association since 1987 as well as past President of their Association. Fellow Noel H. Andrews was installed as the 109th President of the Nova Scotia Dental Association. Also, during the graduation ceremonies at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Dr. Andrews was honored with their Distinguished Alumnus Award.
IRELAND	Their annual meeting was held this October with ICD at the Fitzwilliam Lawn Tennis Club in Dublin. Their section project presented dental technology materials to the dental schools at the Jordan University of Science and Technology at Irbid and the University of Jordan at Amman.
JAPAN	In October, International President Shig Ryan Kishi attended their annual Meeting in Kobe for the 15th presentation of the Mitch Nakayama Memorial Award. Section Chairman Masumi Masuda honored Dr. Anthony Tjan, Professor emeritus at Loma Linda University School of Dentistry.
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF	Dr. Chang-Duk Kee, recipient of the 1995 PFA International Distinguished Service Citation, was presented with the 1997 Elmer Best award in Seoul.	Elmer Best recipient Chang-Duk Kee receiving award from past PFA President William Kort
UNITED KINGDOM	Past PFA Section Chairman Raj K. Raja Rayan has established their own Web site, which can be cross-linked with the International PFA Web site.

UNITED STATES	Illinois Northwestern University School of Dentistry Dean emeritus Norman H. Olsen passed away this September. Dr. Olsen was the recipient of the 1995 PFA Gold Medal and the Illinois PFA Distinguished Service Award. His sage advice and guidance will be sorely missed in professional dentistry. Past PFA President William Kort (1989–90) suffered a mild stroke this September and is currently recovering. Dr. Kort has served as President of the Chicago Dental Society and is ICD Regent for the 8th District. He was the Chairman of our last PFA Leadership Conference in Chicago. Maryland Chairman Ben Swanson, Jr., held two meetings inducting 40 new Fellows. Drs. Harry W.F. Dressel, Jr., and Sidney Burnett conducted the ceremonies. Dr. Frederick Magaziner received their 1998 Distinguished Service Award. Dr. Magaziner has produced and hosted “Open Wide—A Look at Dentistry” on WBFF since 1974. Several Maryland Fellows were appointed to chair Section committees: Dr. Dressel, Nominating and Screening Committee; Dr. Magaziner, Awards Committee; Dr. Sheldon Silverman, Grants Committee; Dr. Alan Perkin, Events Planning Committee; and Dr. Margaret Wilson, Mentorship Committee. Pennsylvania PFA Perrytown Chairman Lester L. Levin presented the PFA State Award to Dr. A. J. Chialastri of Philadelphia for a lifetime of service to dentistry at the local, state, and national levels. This award was made at the Pennsylvania House of Delegates Meeting during the annual Session of the Pennsylvania Dental Association Meeting in Pittsburgh. PFA Chairman Lester Levin presenting their Distinguished Service Award to Dr. A.J. Chialastri Rhode Island Chairman Christine Benoit thanks Drs. John DaSilva and Richard Walsh for serving as mentors for new dentists. The Fellows of Rhode Island regret the passing of Fellow Edward Radlo of Pawtucket this September. Fellow Bruce Gouin participated with “Dentists Climb for a Cause” program to raise $30,000 for Operation Smile. He scaled Mount Whitney in California. Fellow Raymond George, Jr. is the new President of the Rhode Island Dental Association. Fellow Edwin Mehlman will serve as the ADA District I Trustee in 1999. Dr. Bruce Gouin on top of Mt. Whitney with “Dentists Climb for a Cause” South Dakota Dr. Paul Reinke will be passing the Chairmanship to Dr. Robin Hattervig this year.	Washington Past Russian Chairman Tatiana Spivakova-Sargent submitted the pictures for the annual PFA ceremony inducting new Fellows in Seattle this summer. Chairman David Minahan presided at the dinner held in the Washington Athletic Club. Chairman David Minahan welcoming new Fellows at their annual dinner Wisconsin Chairman James Englander hosted their annual meeting this September in Milwaukee to honor Dr. Paul Copoulos and to induct 12 new members into Fellowship. Dr. Copoulos is past President of the Wisconsin Dental Association and has taught at Marquette University School of Dentistry for 45 years. Marquette honored him as their Distinguished Alumnus in Dentistry. The Wisconsin Dental Association recognized him with their Outstanding Service Award, and the Wisconsin PFA gave him their Distinguished Service Award at their annual luncheon. International Trustee M. David Campbell attended to assist in inducting into Fellowship Drs. Jeffrey Casperson, Steven Hein, Richard Hilsabeck, Michael Karczewski, Ell L. Lee, Scott Lewis, Gregory Ludden, Frank Maritato, Robert McGrath, Thomas Raimann, Constantine Stamatelakys, and Richard Tonelli. L-R: Trustee David Campbell, Award recipient Paul Copoulos, Section Chairman James Englander, new Chairman Glenn Maihofer Dr. Englander acknowledged the attendance of eight past Presidents of the Wisconsin Dental Association and numerous officers and trustees. In his address, International Trustee David Campbell emphasized the importance of the Mentorship Program, which fosters the development of students as professionals. The meeting was held in cooperation with the WDA and the University of Marquette School of Dentistry and is a part of the Wisconsin PFA Mentorship Program, now in its fourth year. Dr. James Englander receiving plaque from Glenn Maihofer for chairing the Wisconsin Section for the last decade


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	WEPE Project

	The Belgium/Luxembourg Section discussed their West-East Professional Exchange Project for inclusion in their Mentorship Program. On Friday afternoon, Chairman Jose Dahan called his Fellows together to discuss this project, with input from International President Shig Ryan Kishi, European Trustee Pierre Marois, Secretary/Treasurer Richard Kozal, Georgia Section Chairman Vladimer Margvelashvili, and Kansas Chairman Estel Landreth. Because of the implied concern about training younger local dentists who might end up competing with their mentors, this program suggests inter-country exchanges of experience and professional skills with dentists of different countries. An added benefit is to allow better recognition of one’s own international reputation through the eyes of a foreign protégé as well as a feeling for the equipment and products used by the mentor. Three exchange stages are planned: (1) Western Europe with the United States; (2) western Europe with eastern Europe, sponsored by a third party; and (3) Western Asia with Japan, with or without a sponsor. If successful, a north-south exchange component is possible. Younger dentists/dental students would stay a month and observe three or four mentors in their practices. They would experience all aspects of the daily routine of operating a private practice and would develop communications skills necessary to deal with patients and staff. The program is to be managed by a secretary general from western Europe and funded by different international organizations. The administrator would publicize the existence of WEPE, select and place applicants, enroll mentors, and coordinate the exchange. Each PFA Section would form a local committee to screen applicants and mentors and to select three from each category. Not only would this program provide mentorship, but it would do so on an international basis in keeping with the PFA mission.