Charles Streckfus, D.D.S.,
professor in Diagnostic Sciences was invited to join the
Program Committee for the Second International Congress on
Salivary Diseases, Oct. 18-21, in Pittsburgh. As a member
of the committee he will be asked to make a presentation
and participate in the panel discussion during the meeting.
The international congress is dedicated to the study of diseases
of the salivary gland. Congratulations Dr. Streckfus!
Joe Ontiveros, D.D.S.,
foreground, demonstrates how a model would be
shown at the instructor’s station of the
Clinical Simulation & Learning Center and
then broadcast to the student monitors, such
as the one where John Valenza, D.D.S, is seated
in the UT Dental Branch at Houston. Photo by
Brian Schnupp |
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John Valenza, D.D.S.,
executive associate dean at the Dental Branch, brought
Electronic Patient Records and simulation in dentistry
to the forefront Oct. 5 and 6 when he presented as
a contender for the 2006 Innovation in Health Science
Education Award by the Awards Committee of the UT
Academy of Health Science Education.
Valenza placed third in the competition
and was commended publicity by Kenneth Shine, M.D.,
executive vice chancellor for UT System Health
Affairs, for positioning the Dental Branch on the
cutting edge of educational technology. Many thanks
to Dr. Valenza for his dedication toward making
the Clinical Simulation and Learning Center an
asset to the Dental Branch, the UT Health Science
Center and UT System.
Calling
all DB innovators: Start thinking about possible
submissions into next year’s
competition. For more details, visit http://www.utsystem.edu/academy/hse/. |
With
today’s dependence
on technology in higher education, Darrel Gonzales,
Audio/ Video Supervisor at the UT Dental Branch,
stays busy.
Since 2000 Gonzales has been responsible
for ensuring that the audio and video equipment
in the classrooms is set up properly and runs smoothly.
He also records instructional videos for faculty,
which are often then uploaded to Blackboard. In
addition, Gonzales assists, when needed, in the
Clinical Simulation and Learning Center. He also
serves as a back-up photographer for the school.
“This is a job where I have a
chance to apply what I learned in school,” Gonzales
said the Houston Art Institute graduate.
Gonzales enjoys
his career so much, that the majority of his free
time is spent working in audio/video technology as
well. Since 1999 Gonzales has worked as an Audio/Video
Technician for La Mafia, Inc., the three-time Grammy
Award winning band. |
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Gonzales, a musician
and ex-marine, shown here in the Audio/Video
studio on the second floor |
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He
has traveled internationally with the group and just
this past weekend traveled to shows in Houston,
San Antonio and Zua Zua, Mexico. “That
is the best of both worlds,” Gonzales said. “I
get to do what I am trained to do and enjoy good
music.” Gonzales also plays the guitar.
Prior to his
start in audio and video Gonzales served five years
in the U.S. Marine Corps. on Embassy duty in Nairobi,
Kenya and Bogata, Columbia. He can be reached at Darrell.Gonzales@uth.tmc.edu (713)
500-4153. |
Renewing your enthusiasm for work
Using activities from books by experts in the field, “Renewing
Your Enthusiasm For Work,” is a fun and interactive
session that explores a number of exciting ways you can restore
balance in your daily life. The two-hour course is open to
all employees and will take place from 1-3 p.m.,
Wednesday, Oct. 13, at University Center Tower,
Room 1505 C. William J. Fetter, Ph.D., from Human Resources
will teach the course.
Accountability: Leading Above the Line
The purpose of the “Accountability: Leading Above the
Line,” training is to introduce you to the concept
of “above the line and below the line thinking”,
and to provide you with some skills that you will be able
to apply immediately to your work to help enhance performance
and improve results. As a result of this session, you will
be able to:
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Identify the 10-steps of accountability
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Understand
and explain the four steps that exist "above
the line."
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Apply the accountability model at work
to help improve performance and results.
Join the group 9-11:30 a.m., Thursday,
Oct. 19, DBB 130.
Visit http://hr.uth.tmc.edu/Training_Development/calendar_course.html to
register.
Courtesy Photo
From left to right, second-year Dental Hygiene students Allison Samo, Prindricka
Black and Misty Mayhall show off their award-winning booth at the Fun Fest.
The team placed 1st for their vegetarian chili recipe and they placed second
for the decorations that adorned their “Don’t Eat Bevo” booth.
Congratulations ladies! |
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Photo by Lauren Hughey, Office of Institutional
Advancement
Together, Robert
Emery, Dr.PH., assistant vice president for Safety,
Health, Environment and Risk Management,
and Dental Branch Dean Catherine M. Flaitz, D.D.S.,
served up some brewskis at the Beer Garden at the
Fun Fest.
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Dental Branch family
members (left to right) Latonia Ware, Duane Crawford,
Kimberly Magee, Felicia Wilson, Prindricka Black
and Mamie Ellis share a laugh at the Fun Fest.
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The decoration
committee, largely consisting of Dental Branch employees,
was responsible for the bright and festive appearance
of the Hornberger Conference Center during the event.
Thank you to everyone who assisted with the creation
and assembling of decorations for the event. |
Houston’s City
Fest, the first weekend in October, was quite a hit
among Houstonians. The dental van participated in
conjunction with Texas Children’s Hospital
to provide 288 screening and 247 fluoride varnishes.
Approximately 1,500 toothbruses were given to city
of Houston residents. Dental van staff and five periodontics
residents helped to make the event a success. |
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Maria Martinez, dental assistant in Clinical Services,
staffs the registration table outside of the
van at City Fest. |
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