Drs. Kau (left)
and Lumsde (right) shown here.
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Chung How Kau, B.D.S., M.S.c.D.,
associate professor of Orthodontics, was presented
with the Houston Research Award October 10 at the
annual British Orthodontic Conference in Edinburgh
Scotland by Ken Lumsde, D.D.S., president of the
British Orthodontic Society. This honor was awarded
to recognize the successful completion of a meritorious
and outstanding original study. Congratulations
Dr. Kau!
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UTDB student, Sanaz Ekhlassi, won
one of six awards in outstanding presentations
in clinical research from the National Student
Research Group of the American Association for
Dental Research at the twelfth annual Hinman Student
Research Symposium, Oct. 27-29 in Memphis, Tennessee.
Ekhlassi’s research project “Role
of Interleukin-6 (IL-6) and IL-6 Trans-signaling
in Immune Activation in Gingival Tissues” was
directed by John R. Klein, Ph.D., professor of
Diagnostic Sciences at the Dental Branch.
The symposium features oral and poster presentations
of research projects by dental students and graduate
students from across North America. At this
year’s symposium, 85 students represented
44 educational institutions in 28 states, the District
of Columbia, and 3 provinces of Canada.
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UTDB student Sanaz
Ekhlassi (right) is recognized by Dean Russell
O. Gilpatrick of the UT Health Science Center
College of Dentistry (left).
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Dr. Lisa Thomas
said she enjoys her co-workers and the opportunity
to work with students.
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Lisa Thomas, D.D.S.,
associate professor in Diagnostic Sciences, considers
herself “part of the Dental Branch family.”
She has a long and storied history
with the school and she wouldn’t have it
any other way.
After obtaining a degree in Dental
Hygiene, Thomas’ connection to the Dental
Branch started in 1981 when she came to work in
Radiology.
“After a few years I decided
I wanted a challenge,” Thomas said. “And
dental school was definitely a challenge.” Thomas
graduated in 1989 and joined the faculty in 1990.
She has never looked back.
“The people I work with and
the opportunity to work with students is what has
kept me here. I like having the chance to share
with my students the way my professors shared their
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Today, Thomas is a clinical teacher
and a practice leader. She also serves in a variety
of administrative leadership positions and on several
advisory councils, such as the UT Health Science
Center Administrative Council and the Interfaculty
Council.
Thomas has served as the president of
the Faculty Senate at the Dental Branch since December
2005.
Thomas’s husband, Larry, is a full-time
poet and writer. He is on the short-list to be named
the Texas State Poet Laureate. If he wins he will be
honored with a recognition ceremony in the Lt. Governor’s
office of the State Capitol in January.
In her free time Thomas enjoys working with stained
glass, gardening, and photography. She enjoys photography
so much that she has shot the cover of each one of
her husband’s books.
Thomas has a 36-year-old step-daughter. Together,
the couple has two dogs, Beefy and Bonnie.
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Dr. Thomas with her husband,
Larry Thomas, an accomplished poet and writer. |
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The international dental fraternity of Delta
Sigma Delta recently honored the following UTDB faculty and
almuni: Kathy O'Keefe, D.D.S., retired UTDB faculty and an
alumnus; Shelley Canada, D.D.S., UTDB alumnus and Bryon Satterfield,
D.D.S., part-time faculty, were awarded the "Fellow
Delt Degree" for recognizing their continuing education
efforts.
Charles Campbell, D.D.S.,
UTDB alumnus, received the only awarded honor of the "Distinguished
Service Decree" award for his service to the East Texas
Graduate Chapter of Delta Sigma Delta. Thomas Hurst,
D.D.S., part-time faculty, was awarded his "20 Year
Certificate" for service as representative of the East
Texas Graduate Chapter. Gene Stevenson, D.D.S., full-time
faculty, was appointed Deputy of Tau Tau chapter at The UT
Dental Branch.
Mark Lukin, fourth-year dental student; Cleverick
Johnson, D.D.S., associate professor of Restorative Dentistry;
Betty Shynett, D.D.S., assistant professor of Restorative
Dentistry and Barbara Maldonado, dental assistant in Clinical
Services, have been published in the November issue of The
Journal of the Greater Houston Dental Society: Combative
Patient? Better Check the Blood Sugar: A Case Report.
Cleverick Johnson, D.D.S., associate professor
of Restorative Dentistry; Betty Shynett, D.D.S., assistant
professor of Restorative Dentistry and Barbara Maldonado,
dental assistant in Clinical Services have an article accepted
for publication in the November issue of Compendium. Rapid
Onset of Parkinsonism-Like Symptoms in a Geriatric Patient:
A Case Report.
Cleverick Johnson, D.D.S., associate professor
of Restorative Dentistry; Betty Shynett, D.D.S., assistant
professor of Restorative Dentistry and Sheila Koh, D.D.S.,
associate professor of Restorative Dentistry have an article
published in the May-June issue of General Dentistry: An
uncommon dental presentation during pregnancy resulting from
multiple eating disorders—Pica and bulimia: A Case
Report.
"This holiday is one of my favorites because
the focus is on coming together to share the simple joys
in life -- family, friends, nourishment and relaxation. We
at the UT Dental Branch have so much to be grateful for.
Daily, we have the opportunity to impact the dental education,
research and patient care that takes place in our community.
Thank you for all you do to further this important mission.
Have a joyous Thanksgiving!"
Catherine M. Flaitz, D.D.S.
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