$20,000 in Research Grants Awarded The AAE's Research and Education

Foundation at its recent meeting ap- proved 16 Endodontic Graduate Stu- dent Awards for research projects. These awards, totalling $20,544, are supported in part by an annual contribution from the L.D. Caulk Division of Dentsply. The Award program was established to encourage graduate endodontic stu- dents to conduct meaningful research in pulp biology/endodontics during their post-doctoral education.

Graduate students and their research topics receiving awards are: Susana M. Bruce, Baylor Univ. Effect of osteoinductive implants on wound healing periradicular surgery;

Dean Burnett, Northwestern Univ. The fate of the odontoblasts following the exptirpation of the pulp from hu- man teeth.

David Clement, Univ. of Texas Mineralizing cells isolated from the periodontal ligament

Cathy Evans, Univ. of Illinois-Chicago Mercury levels in blood and urine of primates following retrograde amalgam fillings.

Craig Haga, Northwestern Univ. Responses of cloned bone cells to elevated calcium.

Barzin Massarat, Northwestern Univ. Immunolocalization of cartilage macro- molecules on in vitro dentin matrix in- duced chondrogenic nodules.

Gerald McAndrews, Univ. of Oregon Root stresses and root expansion cre- ated during endodontic obturation by four different spreader types.

Julian Moiseiwitsch, North Carolina Influence of serotonin on murine neu- ral crest migration.

James Musselwhite, North Carolina Vitality testing with Laser Doppler Fiow- metry.

Wade Nobuhara, Univ. of Texas Anti-inflammatory effects of dexam- ethasone on periapical tissues follow- ing endodontic overinstrumentation.

Michael Ondo, Univ. of Oregon Evaluation of root stress and distortion with endodontic treatment.

Mitchell Page, Univ. of Minnesota Comparison of the sealing ability of the concentric condensation technique with laterally condensed gutta percha.

Michael Ribera, Northwestern Univ. Investigation of lymphatic vessels in the human dental pulp.

Julie Saviano, Univ. of Florida Effects of orthodontic tooth movement on the dental pulp.

Stephanie Snyder, Baylor Univ. Periradicular healing in response to Diaket root-end filling material with and without tricalcium phosphate.

Philip Waterman, Loma Linda Univ. Development of periapical lesions in immunosuppressed rats.

Associate Registry Endodontist--Experienced, Board-cer- tified clinician retiring from military in August, 1992 desires part or full-time associate position in Georgia or Ala- bama. Reply to AR-1002-3.

Practice For Sale

Illinois, Champaign--Thriving down- state endodontic practice for sale for adequate offer. Solo owner will stay to establish continuity if desired. Leave name and phone number at 708/492- 9660, ext. 234.

California, San Diego, north county area--Endodontic practice for immedi- ate sale or associateship. Owner leav- ing the area. Reply to AR-1102-2.

California, Mission Viejo--Fully equipped, four operatory dental suite for sale in med/dent building. $70,000 obo. Available February, 1992. Perio- dontist moving to larger suite in same building. Call Dr. Hersh at 714/830- 1322.

Michigan, Midland--Established prac- tice for sale in small, affluent, mid- Michigan city. Great place to raise a family. Immediate six-figure income. Possible owner financing for recent graduates. Contact Dr. J.H. Burke, 720 W. Wackerly Street, Ste. 8, Midland, MI 48640. 517/631-8790.

Positions Available

International News

The Faculty of Dentistry at Dalhousie University in Hafifax, Nova Scotia recently presented its Distinguished Alumnus Award to Or. Cyril Gaum, Profesor Emeritus of Endodontics at Tufts University. Pictured at the ceremony honoring Dr. Gaum are, from left, Dr. Stephan Brayton, Professor and Head, Division of Endodontics, Dalhousie Univerity; Dr. Gaum; and Dr. Ken Zakariasen, Dean of the Faculty of Dentistry, Dalhousie University.

California--Chairperson of Endodon- tics, UCLA School of Dentistry. Full- time tenure-track position available July 1, 1992. United States or Canadian DDS/DMD degree and Board eligibility or certification in endodontics required. A record of research and research funding is highly desireable. Stimulat- ing academic and research environ- ment including a Graduate Endodon- tics program. Salary commensurate with qualifications/experience. A Cali- fornia dental license is required for intramural private practice. Send cur- riculum vitae and supporting data by February 1, 1992 to Dr. Robert Linde- mann, UCLA School of Dentistry, 13- 089 CHS Los Angeles, CA 90024-1668. Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action employer.

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