Sheila Koh, D.D.S.
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Sheila Koh, D.D.S., associate
professor in Restorative Dentistry, received a Mastership
in the Academy of General Dentistry at the annual
Academy of General Dentistry meeting in Denver in
August.
Achieving mastership is a
professional designation within the Academy of General
Dentistry and reflects a general dentist's ongoing
commitment to provide quality care through continuing
education.
To achieve this distinction
you must have completed a challenging course of hands-on
study in 16 dental disciplines, totaling 600 hours
of continuing education. The Mastership in the Academy
of General Dentistry is the highest distinction that
a member can achieve through the academy’s
continuing education program.
As distinguished as
the honor is, Koh was more focused on others during
her awards ceremony.
“As an educator, I try
to encourage the pursuit of lifelong learning; therefore,
it was even more rewarding for me to see my former
students and residents receiving a Fellowship in the
AGD at this year’s convocation ceremony,” Koh
said. Congratulations, Dr. Koh for such an accomplishment |
Beginning Friday, Sept.
1, communication specialist Erika Hargrove will be
a full-time employee of the UT Dental Branch. This
means heightened communication and news for the school.
Hargrove comes to the school
full-time after two years as a communication specialist
shared by the Office of Public Affairs and the Dental
Branch.
In her new role, Hargrove
will continue to write for the UTDBeflash and UTDBEXchange alumni
newsletter. She also will be responsible
for mass email and Web communication within the school
and will contribute stories and information about
the Dental Branch to Health Science Center-wide publications.
In addition, Hargrove will
provide communication support during the planning
and fund-raising for the new Dental Branch building,
in collaboration with writers in the Office of Institutional
Advancement. She also will continue her role
as writer for Dean Catherine M. Flaitz, D.D.S.
Hargrove is located in B-29B.
Office hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday. Contact:
713-500-4023. Submit story ideas or information to dbnewsdesk@uth.tmc.edu or
place information in the News Drop Box located in the
B29 Suite. |
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Erika Hargrove |
Come celebrate another successful year for the UT Health
Science Center at Houston at the 2006 Fun Fest, 2-6
p.m., Friday, Oct. 6. Plan to
join your friends at the Edwin Hornberger Conference
Center for this university-wide party.
This celebration is for
all who work at the university — faculty,
staff, students, residents and fellows.
Enjoy free food from Pappas Catering, beverages, prizes
and music. Get your coworkers together and form a cook-off
team for the Chili and/or Hot Spicy Salsa contests. And
this year a pie-baking contest has been added to the
competitions.
The color and fun of Mardi Gras will come shining through
as we enjoy the excitement of Masquerade Madness.
Want to help? You can sign up to give just 30 minutes
of your time that afternoon and be one of 100+ volunteers
who help with decorations, greet guests at the entrance,
and help out in the food and beverage area. Volunteer
by visiting http://www.uthouston.edu/community/funfest/help.asp.
Contact: Rose.M.Betancourt-Trevino@uth.tmc.edu.
In observance of Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 4:
- This
is a full-closure holiday.
- There
will be no health science center shuttle service. Full
shuttle service will resume at 6 a.m.,
Tuesday, Sept. 5. If you have
any questions or concerns regarding the shuttle, contact
713-500-3405.
- METRO
will operate on adjusted schedule. Visit http://www.uthouston.edu/mass_info/METRO_Labor_Day.pdf for
details.
You are a faculty member,
employee, resident or post-doc today, but at some point
you were a UTDB student … if
this is you, you now have access to a new online community
just for alumni!
Visit http://uthdental.imodules.com to
update your profile, connect with old classmates, upload
photos and share class notes, such as career moves, weddings
and the birth of babies!
On your first visit to the site, go through the First
Time Login in the top left-hand corner. Use the password
you received in the mail to gain access. If you have
not received your password contact: Erika.Hargrove@uth.tmc.edu.
When you update your profile you will create a new unique
password that you will use to access the site from then
on. Login and stay connected! |
