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UMKC School of Dentistry Alumni NewsVol. 77 No. 2Ready forthe futureAmid uncertain times, theschool and profession makeplans for a promising futureFall 2020
contentsmessage from the interim deanFeatures8UMKC School of Dentistry Alumni NewsThe global pandemic has shiftedmany plans for the future and thedental profession is no different.We catch up with industryleaders (including our alumni,of course) to get a glimpse intowhat the future holds. We alsolearn that those preparing ourfuture dental professionals arenot only adapting but thriving.Explorer is published twice each year for alumniand friends of the University of Missouri-KansasCity School of Dentistry. UMKC is an equalopportunity, affirmative action, ADA institution.INTERIM DEAN, SCHOOL OF DENTISTRYRussell B. Melchert, Ph.D.MANAGER OF ALUMNI RELATIONSBecky HigginsDIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENTHilary Wheat12Passion and excellent patientcare drive our alumni, and thatcan take them on a variety ofpaths. Two of our alumni sharetheir unique experiences of howfaith and the school’s dedicationto service have guided themprofessionally.EXECUTIVE EDITORSLisa MallowAnne Hartung SpennerEDITORSBecky HigginsBill MarseMANAGING EDITORBryce PuntenneyDESIGNERJason YatesSTAFF PHOTOGRAPHERSJohn CarmodyBrandon ParigoDepartments2615172121Honor Roll of DonorsNew ScholarshipsAlumni NewsSchool NewsComing Alumni EventsContinuing Dental EducationPUBLISHED BY:UMKC School of DentistryOffice of Alumni and Development650 E. 25th St.Kansas City, MO 64108816-235-2060 Fax: 816-235-5892Relay Missouri (TTY): 800-735-2966Email: explorer@umkc.eduWeb: dentistry.umkc.eduSOCIAL MEDIAFacebook: UMKC School of Dentistryand UMKC Dental AlumniLinkedIn: UMKC Dental AlumniInstagram: @UMKCDentalAlumniTwitter: @UMKCDentalAlumI AM TRULY HONORED to serve as interim dean of theSchool of Dentistry. For several years, I have taught in thedental curriculum and facilitated various interprofessionaleducation activities, allowing me to see firsthand howgreat our students are — and to learn our staff, facultyand alumni are second to none. In my current role, thisbecomes more evident each day.To me, “resilient” is the word that best describes our school— a family of students, staff, faculty and alumni on the frontlines of oral health and critical health science research.Throughout the pandemic, everyone here remainedcommitted to the health and well-being of our students,staff, faculty and patients. Everyone also worked hard toensure our students remained on time for completionof their programs. Learning continued through videoconferencing, recordings, online discussions and, of course,experiential education in clinics when we were able to reopen them. Indeed, we graduated anotheroutstanding class of practice-ready dentists, hygienists, new specialists and scientists in 2020.While the pandemic forced us to recalibrate and refocus, I believe we are emerging stronger andbetter prepared for the future. No doubt, it has been challenging in light of the severe, acute impactthe pandemic has had on our educational and financial resources, especially when combinedwith the pre-existing and chronic financial strain placed on higher education by reduced stateappropriations. The university continues to reevaluate all academic programs and search forefficiencies and will likely have to make some difficult decisions in the coming years. Given the keyrole our school plays in the university’s mission, and its role as the only publicly supported dentalschool in the state, I expect the School of Dentistry to maintain its prominence at both UMKC andwithin the UM System.Though my role is temporary, I am absolutely committed to helping the school maintain itsexcellence and offer the most attractive dental school dean job in the country. I thank everyonefor welcoming and teaching me about the key issues facing the school and the dental professions.A special thank you to the Rinehart Foundation and alumni boards for the continued and valuedsupport given to our students, faculty and staff. Finally, I want to recognize and honor all donorscontributing to our various programs. You are invaluable to our success.With gratitude,The School of Dentistry is a vital partner ofthe UMKC Health Sciences District, a groupof health care institutions collaborating onresearch, clinical care, community wellnessand health sciences education.Russell B. Melchert, Ph.D.Interim Dean, UMKC School of Dentistrywww.umkchealthsciencesdistrict.org.2U M KC S C H O O L O F D E N T I S T RY A LU M N I N E W S«D E N T I S T RY. U M KC . E D UFA L L 2 02 0»E X P LO R E R1
honor roll of donorshonor roll of donorsA Message From the ChairThanks to Our Many Generous DonorsI’M NOT SURE WHY, but when summer turnsto fall and the heat finally relents to cool autumndays, a wave of nostalgia flows through me.I am taken back to my high school, college andespecially dental school days. Those dental schooldays I’m reminded of are now more than 20 yearsago, the early days of internet and cellphones.I remember filling out financial aid forms, takingout loans and lamenting the high cost of highereducation. When I received word I had beengiven a Rinehart scholarship my first semesterat UMKC SOD, I was surprised and thankful.The alumni fund certainly eased my burden,and I was touched by the generosity.And then I think about the plight of dentalstudents today, especially in the middle of theCOVID-19 pandemic. My burden 20 years agoseems minuscule compared with that of thecurrent student. As many of you know, theamount of dental student debt is staggering.The pandemic has only increased the stress andburden on current students. The Roy J. RinehartFoundation mission is to support these students, inaddition to faculty and staff, through scholarships,endowments and professional development.An example of this support is the Student and Staff Emergency Fund, which has been set up recentlywith the goal to help students and staff in emergency situations where they are experiencing financialhardship. Through this fund, I am proud to say that the foundation helped many students during thisdifficult time. Fourth-year dental students were unable to start work because of postponed boardexams, and many other students who had jobs during school were unable to work those jobs becauseof the pandemic. The stories I have read on the applications are heart-wrenching and I am glad theschool has this avenue to support its students.I encourage all of you, as I do this time of year, to take a step back to your college days andremember what it was like to be a student. The roller-coaster ride of highs and lows, the fun andthe stress. And remember those who helped and guided you through mentorship and generosity.Obviously, the current students need our help now, more than ever. Thank you from the RinehartCommittee, the staff and especially the students at UMKC SOD! 100,000 Mr. Kent SunderlandThe Sunderland Foundation 50,000 - 99,999S. Orlando Somers Trust 25,000 - 49,999McDavid Dental Educational Trust 10,000 - 24,999Dr. Lawrence and Ms. Richelle FujiokaGFT Charity Inc.KC Orthodontic Support & ResearchFoundationDr. Nancy L. NewhouseNoble BiocareDr. Herman and Mrs. Ardyce Sakimoto 5,000 - 9,999Dr. Sam and Mrs. B. Jeannene HayesMs. Harriet MasunagaDr. R. Wayne and Mrs. I. Joyce ThompsonThompson Family FoundationUMKC Dental Hygienists' AlumniAssociationDr. David Suchman (DDS ’00)Chair, Rinehart Foundation 2,500 - 4,999AdventHealth Foundation ShawneeMissionAdventHealth Shawnee MissionAssociates of Dentistry, LLCDr. Charles and Mrs. Sally CobbCommerce Bancshares FoundationFree Dental Clinic Trust Fund2U M KC S C H O O L O F D E N T I S T RY A LU M N I N E W S«D E N T I S T RY. U M KC . E D UMrs. Judith B. HaynesDr. Randall S. HondaMs. Andrea MargolisDr. Charles C. McGintyDr. Richardson L. McGuireDr. Allen B. ReavisDr. Russell and Mrs. Loretta TabataTigras Charitable FoundationMr. M. Dean WrightDr. John and Ms. Frances YoderDr. Alvin and Ms. Colleen Yoshida 1,000 - 2,499Dr. Paul and Ms. Devon AlbertsonDr. Richard Lawrence AnemaDrs. Mark and Melodee ArmfieldDrs. Blake and Clare BorelloDr. Jerry and Dr. Richard L. BriscoeMs. Sherry M. BurnsDrs. Chris and Jayne ButtnerDr. Robert L. ClaassenDr. Fred W. DistelhorstDr. David J. DungMs. Leslie FankhauserFidelity CharitableDr. and Dr. Ken J. FrickDr. and Mrs. Milton M. FujiuchiDr. Eric GottmanDr. Stephen HarrisonMs. Karen E. HaynesDr. Steven and Mrs. Leigh HechlerDr. Ralph M. HennesseeMrs. Paula M. HiattDr. Stephen and Ms. Sydney HiattHigh Desert DentalDr. Jay and Mrs. Rosalyn HiramotoDr. Laila B. HishawDr. James Brian IndiveriMrs. Ann L. JettDr. and Mrs. Harry Jett FundMark L. Johnson, Ph.D.Dr. Gordon M. KanemaruDr. Kurt and Ms. Stephanie KavanaughDr. Charles and Mrs. Angela LeinsDr. Ronald Lemmo and Dr. Marsha PyleDr. T. Wayne and Ms. Linda LewisDrs. Darren and Sarah MahaffeyDr. Steven and Mrs. Donna MalmstromMr. William A. MarseMs. Carole P. McKnightDr. Mark R. MedinaDr. Ward A. Meyerhoeffer Jr.Missouri Dental AssociationMissouri Fellows of the InternationalCollege of DentistsDr. Andrew S. MooreDr. James G. NailNail DentalDr. Julie E. OlsonDr. Pamela R. OvermanDr. Douglas and Mrs. Bonnie PearsonDr. Bernard W. PetkovichDr. Phillip M. PoynterMr. William C. Quigg and Dr. SuzanneNewell QuiggDr. Peter and Ms. Letticia RobinsonDr. Gary McCabe Ross, DDSDr. and Ms. Allan Y. SegawaDr. William F. Slagle Jr.Drs. David and Kelly SuchmanRussell Tom, DDSUniversity Dental Study ClubMr. Robin and Dr. Crystal WalkerDrs. Robert and Loretta WhiteDr. Jarrod L. WilliamsDr. Donald and Mrs. Kimberly WilsonDr. Ralph and Mrs. Lynda YoungerEvery effort has been made to accuratelylist each donor who has supportedthe UMKC School of Dentistry fromJuly 1, 2019, through June 30, 2020.If your name is misspelled, omitted orincorrectly listed, we sincerely apologizeand ask you to call the Office of Alumniand Development, 816-235-2060, socorrections can be made.Visit dentistry.umkc.edu/foundation tosee a complete list of the school’s donors.FA L L 2 02 0»E X P LO R E R3
honor roll of donorsgoing the extra mileEstate GiftsTHESE DONORS HAVE indicated that the UMKC School of Dentistry is in their estate plan. We are grateful for the lastinglegacy they are creating.Dr. Lloyd Alquist*Anonymous DonorDr. Dan L. BlackwellDr. Robert E. ButlerDr. James M. Callender IIIMs. Louise G. Chapman*Dr. Robert and Mrs. Lucille E. Cowan*Florence Irene Dengel*Dr. J. Dennis DlabalDr. David K. H. Dung*Dr. Adam Edwin Ericsson*Mr. Leonard Faulconer Jr.*Dr. Newell O. Feeley*Dr. Brett L. FergusonDr. John E. Franks Jr.Dr. Frank R. Fullerton Jr.*Dr. Carl and Mrs. Marguerite Fyler*Dr. John D. GardnerDr. Otis B. Gentry*Mrs. Ruth Somers Gilman*Dr. Patrick K. HardmanDr. Grant B. Hatfield Jr.*Dr. Richard M. Haun*Dr. William J. Hayden Jr.*Dr. Phil E. HeldMrs. Carolyn Abney HodgesDr. Frank J. Holtz*Dr. Harry Jett*Mrs. Hazel Johns*Colonel Onas Johns*Dr. Gregory K. JohnsonDr. Michael G. JohnsonDr. Theron C. JohnsonDr. Thomas A. JonesDr. J. Edward KendrickDr. Dan L. LavittDr. Carolyn S. MagnusonDr. Grant W. MerrittDr. Michael L. MilfordDr. William and Mrs. Bonney Miller*Ms. Ida Mae Niblo*Dr. James W. OsborneDr. Robert E. PetersonDr. V. Leroy Riley*Myrtle H. Rinehart*Dr. Gary McCabe RossMs. Tomiyo Seo*Dr. William F. Slagle Jr.Mrs. Eloise Sloan*Mr. John and Mrs. Effie Speas*Dr. Charles F. SquireDr. Rodger L. SuchmanDr. Donald J. Thompson*Dr. George X. Trimble*Ms. Rosemary L. Wiley*Dr. Terry C. WilliamsProfessor Emeritus Leslie Young Jr.** DeceasedA New Way toSecure the FutureIN THIS ISSUE, Brett Ferguson(DDS ’81, OMS ’90) discusses howhe took a different path to his estategift. Through some forward-thinkingfinancial planning, he was able to“make sure somebody gets theopportunity to do something I’vedone.” To find out more, check outthe story “Planning for a Bright Future”on page 8.Brett Ferguson (DDS ’81, OMS ’90)4U M KC S C H O O L O F D E N T I S T RY A LU M N I N E W S«D E N T I S T RY. U M KC . E D UMedallion andPin RecipientsPHILANTHROPY MEDALLIONSThe Rinehart Medallion honorsthe memory of Dr. Roy J. Rinehart,longtime dean of the UMKC Schoolof Dentistry. The Rinehart Medallionis bestowed on alumni and friends ofthe school who have distinguishedthemselves through philanthropy orservice. Each year, Rinehart Medallionsare given to recognize lifetime donorsof 10,000 or more. Annual donationsto the Rinehart Foundation providethe School of Dentistry invaluablesupport that enables it to improvethe quality and expand the scope ofits educational, research, clinical andoutreach programs.Medallions:Dr. David L. Suchman (DDS ’00,AEGD ’01)Dr. Liz Kaz (BSDH ’86, MS ’87)Dr. Damon Jensen (DDS ’07)Dr. David L. May (DDS ’77)Dr. J. Don Spillers (ORTHO ’93)Dr. Jason E. Wagle (DDS ’97, PERIO ’99)Dr. Justin R. Kohlhorst (DDS ’88,PERIO ’90)Dr. Loretta R. White (BSDH ’74, DDS ’82,ORTHO ’84)RINEHART BENEFACTOR PINSMany of our alumni have continuedto give long after they received theirRinehart Medallion. We recognize theircontinued generosity and the impactof their gifts by awarding a lapel pin todonors at the 25,000, 50,000 and 100,000 lifetime-giving levels.Pins: 25,000 – 49,999Dr. Crystal Walker (DDS ’04, PEDO ’06)Dr. James A. Dryden (DDS ’66,ENDO ’72)Dr. Scott S. Masunaga (DDS ’82)Your support ensures the UMKC School of Dentistry is among the elite dentalschools for generations to come.Protect What Matters Most, Now and AlwaysWITH SO MUCH uncertainty at the moment, our work to educate thehighest-quality dental professionals is of vital importance. And while youmay be unsure of a way to support the School of Dentistry right now, here aresome key changes for the 2020 tax filing year that may be beneficial to youand your family.1. Additional Income Tax Charitable Deduction: As partof the CARES Act, you can deduct up to 300 above the standarddeduction for individuals in charitable contributions. This is foreveryone, even if you have no other itemizations.2. No “RMDs” from your IRA, but QCDS are still a smarter wayto give: For individuals with IRA accounts, the CARES Actspecifies there are no Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs)this year. However, giving pre-tax funds out of your IRA will stilllower your future tax burden compared to giving cash. If youare interested in this method of giving, please contact yourIRA custodian.3. Creating a planned gift costs you nothing today and is a powerfulway to make a lasting impact. Writing a will is one of the mostimportant steps to take, though understandably scary oruncomfortable given the current crisis. But now more than ever,it’s important to protect what matters most to you and havea plan in place. We hope you will join the many people who haveincluded us in their will, trust or beneficiary designations, andwe are available if you would like some guidance in wording acharitable contribution as part of your estate.We hope you find this information useful as you make important decisionsabout how to best support dental education this year. If you have any furtherquestions or just want to reach out, please feel free to contact Hilary Wheatat 816-235-2173 or wheath@umkc.edu.FA L L 2 02 0»E X P LO R E R5
new scholarshipsendowed class scholarships1943 a: 17,930.531947: 22,294.401949: 25,662.681950: 20,414.171955: 10,856.621956: 16,832.061957: 30,186.341958: 19,203.841959: 45,250.851960: 42,478.961962: 64,164.541963: 25,700.491964: 24,526.63Dr. L.E. Wiley (DDS ’15)Members of the Class of 1994 gather for a smile at a1965: 62,651.80recent reunion.1965 b: 22,864.89Dr. L.E. Wiley Scholarship FundClass of 1994This scholarship was established upon her death by RosemaryWiley in honor of her father, Dr. L.E. Wiley, a 1915 alumnus ofthe School of Dentistry. Although Dr. Wiley passed away in1991, his legacy will continue with the hundreds of studentsthis scholarship will help. Third- and fourth-year DDS studentsfor decades to come will benefit from his and Rosemary’splanning and generosity.The DDS Class of 1994 came together to establish ascholarship for DDS students in honor of their graduatingclass. May the recipients of this award enjoy long andthriving careers in the practice of dentistry like theirgenerous benefactors.1966: 44,404.001967: 78,128.261968: 83,416.471969: 41,277.491970: 166,508.931972: 86,609.821973: 64,641.981974: 19,293.321975: 22,466.351976: 34,174.831977: 80,587.261978: 20,550.831979: 53,793.481980: 29,904.351981: 41,491.371982: 20,646.401983: 43,032.941984: 55,471.251985: 37,730.951986: 36,246.641987c: 88,317.541988: 25,619.681991: 16,715.791992: 26,886.091994: 12,678.131996: 16,254.55aSept ScholarshipDavid L. Moore AwardcDr. Daniel Cruz Memorial ScholarshipdHeidi Garren Everley ScholarshipeJi Blanchfield Scholarship2000: 25,606.14b2002d: 13,830.702014 e: 31,628.73Not yet endowed scholarships**Scholarships help support the next generation of oral health care professionals.6U M KC S C H O O L O F D E N T I S T RY A LU M N I N E W S«D E N T I S T RY. U M KC . E D U1948: 5,000.001951: 1,000.001952: 5,530.001953: 2,220.001954: 7,093.561961: 5,225.001971: 8,826.001989: 6,310.001990: 1,100.001993: 6,050.001995: 8,650.001997: 1,200.001998: 4,407.801999: 9,625.002001: 1,750.002003: 3,785.002004: 1,000.002005: 8,600.002006: 850.002007: 3,800.002008: 600.002009: 1,700.002010: 300.00** When your class fund reaches2012: 2,921.57 10,000, we look forward to2017: 3,099.36first» EyourFA L L 2 02 0 makingX P LOR Eaward.R7
PLANNINGfor aBRIGHTFUTUREThe UMKC School ofDentistry and the dentalprofession are thinkingand moving forward.The COVID-19 pandemicmade tomorrow’s planshappen right now.By STACY DOWNS8The forecast for the UMKCSchool of Dentistry and theprofession itself: bright, andsomething to smile about.To get a glimpse into the future,we caught up with current professionleaders. By the way, we couldn’t helpbut notice how many prominentnational organizations are led byUMKC School of Dentistry alumni.We also learned that even duringthe challenges and uncertaintiesof the COVID-19 pandemic,those training future oral healthprofessionals are demonstratinghow to adapt, evolve and thrive.U M KC S C H O O L O F D E N T I S T RY A LU M N I N E W S«D E N T I S T RY. U M KC . E D UGoing above and beyondDuring the COVID-19 pandemic,the UMKC School of Dentistry istaking extra precautions to keepeveryone safe. More than 300 students,faculty and staff treat 65,000 patientsin a typical year in its clinics.For starters, there are dozens ofexternal oral suction systems (EOS)that quickly remove 98% of fluidfilled particles. A bipolar ionizationfiltration system, which kills viruses,has been added to the heating andair-conditioning system in the clinic.Scheduling has changed to shortenwait times and reduce patient loads inthe waiting area, where easily disinfectedand well-spaced plastic chairs havereplaced densely packed cloth-coveredones. Patients are contacted the nightbefore an appointment to make sure theyare well, and they are screened again onarrival, including a temperature check.Patients use one entrance; faculty,staff and students use another, withtheir swipe cards recorded to aid contacttracing should it be found later thatsomeone in the building tested positivefor the coronavirus.The school has been helped inreopening by safety guidelines fromthe Centers for Disease Control andPrevention, the Occupational Safety andHealth Administration, the AmericanDental Association and the Academy ofGeneral Dentistry.“COVID-19 has changed everything,”says Russell Melchert, interim dean ofthe UMKC School of Dentistry. “I’mproud of the faculty, students and staffwho continue to teach and learn aboutthe next generation of oral health care, bygoing above and beyond with newand better ways.”The change was dramatic, saysLiz Kaz, associate dean for academicaffairs and clinic associate professor(BSDH ’86, MSDH ’87). It meanttransitioning four years of didacticcourses in
Dr. David Suchman (DDS ’00) Chair, Rinehart Foundation honor roll of donors Thanks to Our Many Generous Donors 100,000 Mr. Kent Sunderland The Sunderland Foundation 50,000 - 99,999 S. Orlando Somers Trust 25,000 - 49,999 McDavid Dental Educational Trust 10,000 - 24,9
