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In the NewsToronto Dental Hygienist ReceivesPrestigious AwardToronto residentand dentalhygienist EvieJesin 7T4 (shownon left) washonouredrecently with theDistinguishedService Awardpresented by theOntario DentalHygienists’Association(ODHA). Theaward recognizesMs. Jesin’soutstandingservice to theprofession of dental hygiene and to theassociation. A dedicated educator whohas taught and mentored thousands ofstudents during her 32-years in thepost-secondary system, Ms. Jesin servedon the Dental Hygiene Educators ofCanada board and is currently a dentalhygiene representative on the alumniboard for the University of TorontoFaculty of Dentistry.Calling All RetiredDentistsThe Alumni Office is consideringorganizing courses in general interestprograms such as photography,literature, history etc., for retired orsemi-retired dentists and spouses. Theseprograms would be held at the newContinuing Dental Education Centre ona weekday morning. The programwould be two hours in length andwould conclude with a light lunch andtime to socialize.If you would be interested inparticipating please contact Dr. RobertCarroll, Assistant Dean, ContinuingDental Education and ProfessionalDevelopment at 416-979-4942.WHAT ARE YOU UP TO NOW?If you know of any Alumni that have a story they should be sharing, or ifyou yourself are involved in an endeavour, organization, or event that youthink would make interesting reading for other Alumni, please send it to:The Editor, Alumni Today, University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry,124 Edward Street, Toronto, ON M5G 1G6or email: barbaramurray@fastmail.fmVOLUNTEERS NEEDEDDepartment of Prosthetic Dentistry:Continuing Education Centre (new facility):1. To scan and organize a digital library of the clinicalphotos used to document the prosthetic cases of thegraduate students.Help is needed during course registration and throughoutthe day. Volunteers are welcome to audit the courses forwhich they volunteer their services. Training in the use ofthe Centre’s audio visual equipment and internettechnology will be provided.2. To update and quality assure a database on dentalimplant brands and manufacturers. When completedthis will be the most detailed database of its kind inthe world. This rewarding project will carry thevolunteer’s name on its title page.3. To update and quality assure the department ofProsthetic Dentistry’s database on clinical dentalimplant trials.Volunteers must have some familiarity with Microsoft andPhotoshop software.If you need more information or arewilling to volunteer your time and abilities,please email Dr. Bernard Blackstien atbernie.blackstien@rogers.com orcall 905-763-8711.alumni today FALL 20087

alumni newsReunionsTaking Time to ReminisceAlthough no official reunion of the class of5T3 took place this year, two members ofthat class, Charlie Stickel of Kaslo, BC andClifford Murchison of Ottawa (see photographbelow), got together at the Murchison cottageCelebrating 50 yearsin early July to reminisce. Charlie also hada great visit with two other classmates –Dr. Ron Finlay of St. Thomas, and Dr. ClaudeForler of Elmira.The 50th reunion of the Class of 5T8 was attended by 36 classmates as well asthree of their mentors: Dr. John B. Macdonald 4T7; Dr. William McIntosh 3T7 andDr. Gordon Nikiforuk 4T7. The celebration took place on April 10th at the FacultyClub, University of Toronto.UPCOMING REUNIONS:Dentistry:Class of 5T9It’s time to start planning for next year’s reunion. Please contact Bernard Crystalat 416-759-4961, or email bcrystal@rogers.com.Class of 6T9In very atypical fashion we are planning well in advance for our 40th reunion inthe spring of 2009. We are hoping for an enthusiastic representation of our class.It promises to be an unforgettable event. If you have not done so, please sendyour email address, and the emails of fellow classmates, to Steve Zamon atstephenzamon@rogers.com.Just had a Reunion?Please send yourreunion pictures andstories to the AlumniToday editor.(Pictures can be 4 x 6 glossy prints oremail them as high resolution jpegfiles to barbaramurray@fastmail.fm)Class of 7T9Your reunion will take place on Thursday, April 30. Dr. Anne Tonisson, who isorganizing the event, will have more details for the next issue.Dental Hygiene:Class of 6T4 – Finding Those Exceptional Women of 1964!We are getting ready for our 45th reunion in the spring of 2009. In order to makeit the success that it’s been in the past Rosalie (Fineberg) Shapiro needs the emailaddresses of you and your classmates to be sent to: Rosalie.Shapiro@Rogers.com.Looking forward to a great time!Class of 6T9 – Dental Hygiene Class We Need to Hear From You!The University of Toronto Dental Hygiene Class of 6T9 is making plans for the40th class reunion for the spring of 2009.Lynn (Lawson) Foster needs to hear from you! Email your name and address toher at: lifoster@rogers.com or call 519-850-7894.8alumni today FALL 2008WINTER CLINICDrop by our boothat Winter Clinic onFriday, November14th and share yourdreams and desiresfor the Faculty ofDentistry.

ADI Convocation 2008In Toronto, Ontario, on Thursday, April10, 2008 the Annual Convocation ofFellows of the Canadian Section of theAcademy of Dentistry International(ADI) was held in the Imperial Room ofThe Royal York Hotel. A total of 35Fellows were invested.Inductees were:Dr. Duncan Y. Brown, Dr. Trevor A.Chin Quee, Dr. Sheldon A. Cooper,Dr. David S. Cornell, Dr. Randa Diwan,Dr. Paul M. Eisner, Dr. Jack Fingrut,Dr. Steven Jay Fremeth, Dr. Lawrence I.Gaum, Dr. John N. Gloag, Dr. George G.Grayson, Dr. Donna M. Green,Dr. Harry F. Hoediono, Dr. Peter Hong,Dr. Stephen R. John, Dr. Peter R.Kearney, Dr. Karim Lalani, Dr. LarryLevin, Dr. Steven Andrew Malo,Dr. Rollin Masayuki Matsui, Dr. LelandR. McFadden, Dr. Andrew S. Moncarz,Dr. Oliver C. Pin Harry, Dr. VageeshKumar Sabharwal, Dr. Omar Sarhan,Dr. Amil B. Shapka, Dr. Jonathan I.Skuba, Dr. Valerie Fay Stavro, Dr. Ian W.Tester, Dr. J. Lynn Tomkins, Dr. RobinVincelli, Dr. Arnold E. Weingarten,Dr. Arthur T. Worth, Dr. John P. Zarband Dr. Daniel J. Zeiter.Guests who were present included thefollowing ADI Fellows: Dr. DeborahStymiest, President of the CanadianDental Association (CDA ); Dr. LloydSkuba, Director CDA; Dr. Frank Stechey,President RCDS Ontario.A highlight of the evening was thepresentation of Honourary Fellowshipsto Mr. Irwin W. Fefergrad, Dr. AsbjornJokstad and Ms. Eva Young.Following the dinner, the inductionceremony began with the procession ofthe officers to the dais. The informaldinner arrangement allowed ourofficers to directly socialize with theinductees and their families and set thestage for the serious, formalTHE STUDENTS NEED YOUR HELP!Front row: Harry F. Hoediono, Larry Levin,Don Stewart, Rex Fortescue, Arnold E.Weingarten, J. Lynn Tomkins.Back row: John P. Zarb, Andrew S. Moncarz,Jack Fingrut, Sheldon Cooper, Rollin M. Matsui,Peter R. Kearney, David S. Cornell.indoctrination of Fellows. Asrespondent for the class, Dr. Larry Levindelivered a very inspiring message.An invitation is extended to all Fellowsto join the executive officers ininducting a new class of Fellows inVancouver, British Columbia, at thetime of the combined meeting of theCanadian Dental Association and thePacific Dental Conference to be heldMarch 5 - 7, 2009.They require extracted teeth for various laboratory exercises.Please save all the intact teeth you extract in your office. Call us at 1-416979-4902 or toll free at 1-800-743-3788. We will arrange and pay forshipment. You will be providing the students with a valuable teaching tool.Next Issue: Winter 2009Deadline: November 14After removing teeth:Send your reunion, class news,comments, questions, letters or otherinput, along with photographs, to:Editor, Alumni Today, University ofToronto Faculty of Dentistry, 124Edward Street, Toronto, Ontario M5G1G6, or e-mailbarbaramurray@fastmail.fmno later than Friday, November 14.Submissions may be edited due tospace limitations. immerse for 24 hours in a glass jar containing even parts of Javex andwater. Store thereafter in a plastic jar containing equal parts of alcohol andwater.As our 'Thank You', the names of all dentists who supplyteeth by the end of June 2009 will be eligible for a DrawPrize. Congratulations to Dr. Kenneth Lawless 6T9, thisyear’s winner.alumni today FALL 20089

Dental Alumni AssociationSeventh Annual Golf TournamentThe 2008 Alumni Golf Tournament was a greatsuccess both from a financial and fellowship point ofview and the sold out Tournament was enjoyed byall. The volunteer committee, under the direction ofDr. Frank Kalumet and Dr. Peter Tonisson from theAlumni Association and Mr. Jim Blair andMr. Graham Flanagan from Scotiabank, did a terrificjob of organizing the event and obtaining someimpressive door prizes, give aways and silentauction items.Proceeds from the event aredirected to student activitiesthat not only help enrich theeducational experience ofstudents, but also assist inpreparing them to becomebetter members of the dentalprofession once they graduate.The Faculty is grateful for thesupport from the sponsors,volunteers and attendees thatmake this event such a specialand worthwhile day.Our sincere thanks and appreciation as always to our hardworking committeemembers who put so much effort into making this event run smoothly:Planning Committee: Co-ChairsJim Blair, Graham Flanagan, Frank Kalamut, Peter TonissonVolunteer Committee MembersHarvey Branicky, Gene Cervini, George Christodoulou, David Cowan, TomGiftakopoulas, Jeffrey Kirshenbaum, Brian Laski, Valerie Stavro, TuuiTonisson, Dan Vassel, Bruno Venditelli, Benny Venditti, Jack Zosky10alumni today FALL 2008

ThankYouto the following sponsors who supported our AnnualAlumni and Friends Golf Tournament on September 5,2008. The day was an enormous success.CART SPONSORALTIMA DENTAL CENTRESEVENT SPONSORSPATTERSON DENTAL CANADA INC.SCOTIABANKHOLE-IN-ONE SPONSORSBIOMET 3ICREST ORAL-BDOT INTEGRATED FINANCIAL GROUPSTRAUMANNHOLE SPONSORSDavid Chong Yen Inc.Dentsply CanadaDrs. Edelson, Chapnick & GoldGreen Shield CanadaManulife FinancialDr. Victor MoncarzNobel Biocare Canada Inc.Pro-Art Dental LaboratorySamsung ElectronicsSunstar ButlerTD Meloche MonnexTriparEndodontic Specialists – Dr. Phil Shedletsky,Dr. Gary Glassman and Dr. Glen Partnoyalumni today FALL 200811

tributeRemembering a True IconRichard Ten Cate BSc.,BDS., PhD.,D.Sc. (Hon) UWO., DDS (Hon) Nihon UniversityHHis passing on June 19, 2008has left a legacy that can beseen in the impact he has hadon countless colleagues in theoral health researchcommunity, and among dentalpractitioners who studiedwith him.Richard received his educationat the University of Londonand came to the University ofToronto in 1968 as FullProfessor. He taught histology for 35 years at the Faculty of Dentistry andcarried out landmark research in oral histology and connective tissue biology.He was inspirational in attracting graduate students and research funds to theFaculty, and played a pivotal role in securing support to attract and retainyoung faculty so that the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Toronto wasable to become a world leader in dental education and dental research.Richard’s first scientific article on the histochemistry of tooth development waspublished in 1959. His subsequent discovery, with Toronto protege EricFreeman and graduate student Douglas Deporter, of the intracellular pathwayof collagen degradation changed the prevailing paradigm of physiologicalcollagen turnover, leadingto extensive exploration of“Dr. Ten Cate was one of the most inspiring of all my Professors. I alwaysthe intracellular pathwayby Toronto colleagueshad a deep interest in biological research, but it was he who inspired me toTony Melcher, Calvinenter an Academic/Research Career. I will never forget how, during ourTorneck and ChristopherMcCulloch and their many undergraduate lectures in Histology, as he described biological principles thatwere currently held (while we as dutiful University of Toronto students wrotegraduate students.Richard's research waseverything down), would then punctuate his lecture with that 'clipped' andrecognized worldwide andglorious "BUT" and then proceed to explain how he and his colleagues thenhe was elected to thewent on to solve the problem through innovative and seminal researchPresidency of thestudies, thus changing our understanding of cellular biology forever.”HOWARD TENENBAUM DDS, DIP. PERIO., PHD, FRCD(C)PROFESSOR OF PERIODONTOLOGY, U OF T FACULTY OF DENTISTRYPROFESSOR, LABORATORY MEDICINE AND PATHOBIOLOGY,U OF T FACULTY OF MEDICINEHEAD, DIVISION OF RESEARCH, DEPARTMENT OF DENTISTRY,MOUNT SINAI HOSPITAL12alumni today FALL 2008

“In addition to being my very noted teacher in Grad School, Richard hada direct impact on my appointment with a group of very talented anddedicated people to the department of Periodontics and then "gave us"Richard Ellen as head and my best academic years followed. For this I willalways be grateful.“I admired him in more ways than one, but his best attribute, from myobservation point, was the ability to be able and willing to make decisionson the best available information in the shortest period of time. Somemight say that this is a way to take chances. I would call it leadership.”PETER BIREK DDS, MSC, DIP. PERIOInternational Association for DentalResearch in 1985.He wrote textbooks on Oral Histology(five editions and five translations)which were the standard text forstudents of dentistry.An educator, sought-after lecturer andgraduate examiner, Richard also wasinstrumental in setting up a relationshipbetween the Faculty here in Toronto andthat of the West China University dentalschool in Chengdu, as well asdeveloping a long-term post-doctoraland faculty exchange program with thedental school at Nihon University inJapan where he was awarded anhonorary degree.“When funding for sustaining my position in Toronto turned tenuous a few yearsafter my arrival, and I was interviewing for positions elsewhere, it was Richard TenCate who worked hard with the University of Toronto administration to puttogether a rather creative financial package to keep me here until a tenure trackposition in oral microbiology materialized.“My career had numerous boosts from Richard, not to mention the fact that he wasthe one who appointed Deporter, Birek, Tenenbaum, and McCulloch to the Facultyof Dentistry, (Turnbull and Freeman were already on board), essentially building ayouthful and biologically oriented department of periodontics before I had thepleasure of leading it.”RICHARD P. ELLENPROFESSOR, CIHR GROUP IN MATRIX DYNAMICSDIRECTOR, CIHR STRATEGIC TRAINING PROGRAMCELL SIGNALING IN MUCOSAL INFLAMMATION & PAINUNIVERSITY OF TORONTO FACULTY OF DENTISTRYRichard served as Dean of the Faculty ofDentistry from 1977 to 1989, ViceProvost, Health Sciences for theUniversity of Toronto from 1989 to 1994and Associate Dean, Graduate andPostgraduate Studies at the Faculty ofDentistry from 1997 to 1998.He was a "real University Professor"and will be sadly missed.alumni today FALL 200813

profileTaking the Direct RouteBarry Korzen stays true tohis convictions as he makesmajor professional andpersonal life changes andtakes on a voluntary role asAdvisor to the DeanHe’s been at the Faculty in therole of Assistant DeanDevelopment & ContinuingEducation for a relatively short periodof time – six years – but what he hasaccomplished in that time span is quiteremarkable. His colleague, Dr. Santerre(see page 16), pays tribute to what hisefforts have meant to the researchdepartment. In addition, Barryinaugurated new ceremonies such asthe White Coat ceremony, for incomingstudents as their very first officialfunction at the Faculty, and the Ringceremony, which is the last function theFaculty holds for the students just hoursbefore their graduation. He alsoconceptualized, and saw through tocompletion, the University of TorontoCentre for Continuing Dental Education– the first of its kind for a university inCanada. Perhaps most importantly,along with Dean David Mock, Barry hashelped change the culture of the Faculty.A 6T8 graduate, Barry quickly decidedWhy Barry and Corinne moved 5,500 miles!Shown above, Corinne and Barry with son-in-law Avi Baumol, daughter Hadley holding their youngestgranddaughter Tichelet, and grandchildren (from left to right) A.J., Elisheva, Ashira and Tifferet.that general practice was not for him.Endodontics, the specialty he was mostinterested in, was just coming into itsown as a unique field and had yet to bea recognized specialty in Ontario, so hespent two years at Harvard. It waswhile he was there that he experienceda different kind of interaction betweenstaff and graduate students. “I knewthat one of the most important factors inbuilding someone’s educational andinterpersonal skills was the interaction"I often went to Barry for advice, even when the issue didn'tnecessarily pertain to his mandate at the Faculty. In fact, wheneverI thought that I had an unsolvable problem on my hands, I couldalways count on Barry to give me at least three different andamazingly insightful solutions!"H. C. TENENBAUM DDS, DIP. PERIO., PHD, FRCD(C)PROFESSOR OF PERIODONTOLOGY, U OF T FACULTY OF DENTISTRYPROFESSOR, LABORATORY MEDICINE AND PATHOBIOLOGY, U OF T FACULTY OF MEDICINEHEAD, DIVISION OF RESEARCH, DEPARTMENT OF DENTISTRY, MOUNT SINAI HOSPITAL14alumni today FALL 2008that students had with the faculty thattaught them,” he explains. “TheUniversity of Toronto has always been abeacon for dentistry in Canada; there isno question that even under the mostdifficult of regimes it was the leadingedge, but I didn’t learn the lesson ofhow to use my skill sets in aprofessional manner until I went tograd school.”That experience was a motivating factorin his applying to teach Endodontics atthe University of Toronto Faculty ofDentistry. But the opportunity tobecome a catalyst for change was to beput on hold for another year. It was notuntil the administration decided tomake endodontics a department thatBarry once again applied, and this timewas made head. He remained in thatposition for eleven years and it wasduring that period of time that heinitiated an Alumni Association

"Working with Barry in his Assistant Dean capacity for the past sixyears at the Faculty has been as much a pleasure as productive. Ofcourse, I've known Barry since we both graduated in 1968, while weboth were practicing dentistry in Mississauga and again at MountSinai Hospital. His open mind and innovative ideas have advancedthe Faculty's mission and his calm and pleasant demeanor has mademy job easier."DAVID MOCK, DDS, PHD, FRCD(C)PROFESSOR AND DEAN, FACULTY OF DENTISTRY, UNIVERSITY OF TORONTOARTHUR ZWINGENBERGER DECANAL CHAIR, UNIVERSITY OF TORONTOprogram – the first real attempt to reachout to alumni and begin to nurture asense of pride and belonging. Thetransformation of Alumni Todaymagazine to become a vehicle whichwould profile what was being done inthe Faculty in terms of research andinternational recognition of facultymembers, as well as highlighting theachievements and interests of alumni,was one way to start rebuilding bondsand hopefully give alumni a sense ofpride in their alma mater. But it wasduring his term as Assistant Dean thathe and Dean Mock forged what Barrycalls a “tremendous workingrelationship”. Their friendship can betraced back to the very start of their“Through my affiliation with TheUniversity of Toronto Faculty ofDentistry, I have had thepleasure of working with Barryon many different projects andcommittees. Our relationship,which began on a business andprofessional level, has developedinto a very strong friendship.Barry is both a gentleman and ascholar.”JAMES BLAIRREGIONAL SENIOR SALES MANAGERSCOTIA PROFESSIONAL PLAN, SCOTIABANKdental careers. As classmates and thenas co-hospital staff members at MountSinai, where Barry became head of theEndodontic Division while David wasChief of Dentistry, their paths havecontinued to cross. Their mandate overthe past six years has been to ensurethat current students felt the realconcern they

1977-1989, Richard Ten Cate is a true icon who will be sadly missed. Taking the Direct Route 14 Staying true to his convictions, Barry Korzen . On July 1st, Dr. Barry Korzen retired after six years as the Assistant Dean, Continuing Education, Alumni Affairs and Development. Barry took the Faculty's activities to new