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The University of the Pacific will name its School of Dentistry in recognition of its Dean, and PFA Fellow, Arthur A. Dugoni on Saturday 28 August 2004 during a black-tie gala at the Louise M. Davies Symphony Hall in San Francisco. This will be the first time a university will name its dental school after a current dean.
Dr. Richard Valachovic, Executive Director of the American Dental Education Association, noted that “Dr. Dugoni has been an inspirational leader of his own dental school since 1978—an amazing 26-year record in a time when the average length of a dean’s term is 71/2 years. But this longevity of service is only the beginning of what is special about his achievements. Indeed, it is not an exaggeration to say that there is no one in dental education more respected and beloved than Art Dugoni.
“This affection for him spans every aspect of the dental profession. He is equally at home among practicing dentists, hygienists, dental faculty, and students; and is as comfortable interacting with members of his specialty of orthodontics as well as with dentists from other countries.”
The gala is expected to draw 1500 guests that will include many leaders in dental education, organized dentistry, government officials, corporate executives, faculty, staff, and students. Legendary comedian Bill Cosby will perform after the official naming ceremony, followed by a reception and dancing at The Rotunda at San Francisco City Hall. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Dr. Arthur A. Dugoni Endowment.
On 27 August 2004, UOP will sponsor a two-day National Leadership Symposium at the Fairmont Hotel featuring John Chambers, President and CEO of Cisco Systems, an internet networking leader, along with other keynote speakers such as founder and director of Practical Clinical Courses Dr. Gordon Christiansen, ADA Executive Director Dr. James Bramson, Forsyth Institute President and CEO Dr. Dominick DePaola, founder of Pride Institute Dr. James Pride, USC School of Dentistry Dean Harold Slavkin, American Dental Education Association Executive Director Dr. Richard Valachovic, and Vice President of Colgate-Palmolive Company Dr. Anthony Volpe.
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Dr. Dugoni is currently President of the American Dental Association Foundation (2003-present). He has been President of the ADA (1988-1989), the American Dental Education Association, the American Board of Orthodontics (1985), the California Dental Association (1982), and the American Association of Dental Schools (1994-1995). He is also past Treasurer of the FDI World Dental Federation (1992-1998) and for the ADA (1987-1988). He has served in the House of Delegates for the California Dental Association for 27 years, for the ADA for 20 years, and for the American Association of Dental Schools, now the American Dental Education Association, from 1978 to the present). He was also ADA Trustee for 16 years.
He has received pages of honors in the profession, including the 1996 PFA Gold Medal and the 1982 PFA Distinguished Service Award.
Dr. Dugoni graduated from the College of Physicians and Surgeons (forerunner of UOP) in 1948 after serving in the U.S. Navy from 1943 to 1951. He rose from the ranks of Pediatric Dentistry Assistant Professor through Operative Dentistry then Orthodontics Professor and Chairman of the Department to UOP Dean in 1978. In his long distinguished career, Dr. Dugoni established many innovative and far advanced programs at UOP School of Dentistry, which were student-centered in education.
The University of the Pacific is the first chartered university in California. Their School of Dentistry has served the Bay Area community for 108 years, operating 11 clinics within its San Francisco location. It rotates students through its extramural clinics—the Union City Dental Health Care Center, Highland General Hospital, and Stockton’s Advanced General Dentistry and Dental Hygiene Clinics.
This event marks an important point in the history of United States dentistry.
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Marquette University
The Milwaukee County Historical Society presented a Commendation Award at their 51st Annual Banquet last May to Marquette University School of Dentistry in recognition of the Joseph and James Englander Dental Museum located in the new dental school. The credit for this achievement goes primarily to Dr. Peter Jacobsohn, the curator, for his tireless work to produce a high quality display of dental history.
Marquette’s Englander
Dental Museum
Dental Museum Award
The Milwaukee County Historical Society has presented a commendation award at their 51st Annual Awards Banquet (MAY 3, 2004) to Marquette University School of Dentistry. This award was presented in recognition of the development of the Joseph and James Englander Dental Museum associated with our new dental building.
The credit for this achievement goes primarily to Dr. Peter Jacobsohn, our curator who has worked tirelessly to see that a high quality display of dental history is available for us.
Congratulations Dr. Jacobsohn, and thank you for your efforts on behalf of Marquette University School of Dentistry.
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Community College of Southern Nevada
Daniel L. Orr II of Las Vegas writes, “I want to thank you so much for the hospitality you proffered to my two Ecuadorian dental colleagues, Drs. Zambrano and Zurita, recently when we toured the museum. It is a wonderful entity to have available here in Las Vegas…and a valuable experience for visiting health professionals.
“I also wanted you to know that as an added benefit of our recent visit, Drs Zambrano and Zurita are interested in PFA membership. There is not a Section in Ecuador. I will be speaking at a large dental professional meeting in Ecuador this September and will follow up with Drs Zambrano and Zurita, if you like.”
Harris National Museum of Dentistry
The Museum located in the old Baltimore Dental College Building contains a section of wall on the third floor for the U.S. venue of the PFA Hall of Fame. The newly installed Dr. Frederick McKay’s plaque was added to our wall section this June.
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