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Tufts Dental Reunion Weekend 2019

Dear Fellow Alumni,

The Tufts University Dental Alumni Association (TUDAA) Board of Directors and the Office of Development and Alumni Relations look forward to welcoming you back to campus for Reunion 2019, May 10–12, at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine (TUSDM).

Spring is a perfect time to visit Boston, to reminisce about our time as students, and to make new and lasting memories. Even if it’s not your reunion year, we encourage our alumni from across the globe to register for reunion activities and reconnect with classmates, faculty, and friends. This year’s reunion falls on Mother’s Day weekend. The Office of Development and Alumni Relations has put together some family-friendly activities to make this weekend special for all.

We have exciting educational and cultural activities planned, including two amazing continuing education courses: 3D Engineering in Dentofacial Rehabilitation, presented by our new chair of the Prosthodontics Department at TUSDM, Wael Att, D.D.S., Dr. Med. Dent. Habil, Ph.D.; and Esthetic Dental Implants: Advances in Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques, presented by 25th reunioner Marc L. Nevins, D.M.D., M.M.Sc., D94. Additionally, TUDAA will host a family picnic followed by a Red Sox game at historic Fenway Park on Friday evening. The weekend will close with a special emphasis on celebrating mothers at the Dean’s Farewell Brunch on Sunday morning at the Four Seasons Hotel Boston.

I am always so very proud of our dedicated and supportive alumni. Because of your generosity and commitment, TUSDM continues to be a global leader in dental medicine, education, and research. Help us keep up our tradition of having the best reunions! Plan to join us for a fantastic weekend—and don’t forget to support our alma mater through your reunion class gift.

More information will be forthcoming in the months ahead from your hard-working and dedicated reunion co-chairs. So please keep in touch.

Have a great year. I look forward to seeing you in May!

Richard Catrambone, D85, DG89, D19P President, Tufts University Dental Alumni Association

WELCOME MESSAGE FROM TUDAA PRESIDENT

Friday, May 10, 2019

Reunion Family PicnicNoon–1:30 p.m. | Jaharis Courtyard Rain Location: TUSDM Alumni Lounge

Evening at Fenway ParkRed Sox vs. Mariners7:10 p.m. game | Transportation ProvidedEnjoy a baseball game at historic Fenway Park!

Saturday, May 11, 2019 Alumni Breakfast8:00–10:00 a.m. | Alumni Lounge, 15th floorTUSDM, One Kneeland StreetStart your day with a delicious and hearty breakfast.

Barre Class with Third–Year Student Evanthia Vranas8:00–9:00 a.m. | Four Seasons Hotel BostonJoin Evanthia Vranas in a mind-body experience of yoga fusion and meditation. This 45-minute wellness event will center your reunion weekend! Vranas is a third-year student at TUSDM who has served on the Health and Wellness Committee led by Dr. Christina Pastan for the past three years.

With the committee, Vranas has attended weekly yoga and meditation sessions and has helped craft the wellness curriculum that is used today. Outside of school, Vranas is both a Barre instructor and ACE-certified group fitness instructor in studios throughout Boston. In this class you should expect 30-minutes of yoga with a fusion of Pilates- and Barre-inspired moves followed by 15 minutes of restorative focus and major muscle group deep stretching. Class will end with a five-minute meditation to calm, refocus, and energize your body, soul, and mind for the remainder of reunion weekend. Simply wear clothes you can move in comfortably, and bring a water bottle!

Dental School Tours9:00–11:30 a.m. | Meet at RegistrationOne Kneeland Street, 15th floor Enjoy a tour of the school with student guides. To join a tour, indicate your interest on the registration form. On Saturday morning, check in at the reunion registration and information desk on the 15th floor.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Saturday, May 11, 2019

City of Boston Running Tour*10:00 a.m. start | Meet at RegistrationOne Kneeland Street, 15th floor Join Mark Gonthier, executive associate dean, for a running tour around the beautiful city of Boston. Approximately 2.5 miles, the tour is beginner level.*Waiver required.

TUDAA Annual Meeting and LuncheonNoon | Four Seasons Hotel BostonOpen to all alumni and their spouses, partners, and guests.Special recognition of 50th Reunion Class andAlumni Association awardees Joseph P. Giordano, D79; Frank A. Coppola, D64; andPatricia Casey, Prosthodontic Support Assistant

Reunion Class Receptions and Gala6:30 p.m. | Four Seasons Hotel Boston Attire: Formal Celebrate your reunion in style! Whether you graduated five years ago or seven decades ago, reunion comes but once every five years and truly has something for everyone. Your class reunion will not be complete without you!

Class Reunion Dinners8:00 p.m. | For reunion classes D69, D74, D79, D84, D89, D94, D99, D04, D09, D14After your class photo, your class will be escorted to a private dining room for dinner.

Tufts University Dental Alumni Association President’s Dinner8:00 p.m. | For classes D49, D54, D59, D64, alumni not celebrating a reunion, faculty, and friends of the school.

Tufts After Dark (Dance Party) After a wonderful dinner, put on your dancing shoes to dance the night away to musical hits from across decades!

Sunday, May 12, 2019

Mother’s Day Farewell Brunch with Dean Thomas9:00–11:00 a.m. | Four Seasons Hotel BostonClose your weekend on a delicious note! Enjoy the Four Seasons’ fantastic Mother’s Day Brunch. Say goodbye to classmates and new friends—and start planning for 2024!

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS(CONT INUED)

Saturday, May 11, 2019 | Four Seasons HotelD69–6:40; D74–6:50; D79–7:00; D84–7:10; D89–7:20;D94–7:30; D99–7:40; D04–7:50; D09–8:00; D14–8:10

D54, D59, and D64 will have their formal class photos taken during the TUDAA Luncheon on Saturday, May 11. *Class photos are taken during the reception. Due to size and number of classes, we will be unable to retake class photos after the scheduled time. After your class photo, your class will be escorted to a private dining room for dinner.

CLASS PHOTO SCHEDULE*

Friday, May 10, 20198:00 a.m.–Noon

3D Engineering in Dentofacial RehabilitationWael Att, D.D.S., Dr. Med. Dent. Habil, Ph.D.4 Continuing Education CreditsCost: $99 Course description:The shift toward implementing digitally driven 3D engineering tools in reconstructive dentistry is obvious. The ultimate goal of digital technologies is to improve the quality and capabilities in examination, diagnosis, and treatment of the dental patient. It is still questionable, however, whether such digital tools lead to improved accuracy in data acquisition and assessment, better treatment planning, and a faster, more controlled manufacturing process. This exciting presentation will provide an overview of state-of-the-art 3D engineering in comprehensive dentofacial rehabilitation and discuss the different possibilities and advantages of using the digital approach versus a conventional one.

Course objectives:• Understand the different components of the digital workflow

in reconstructive dentistry• See how the combination of different digital technologies

can benefit the overall treatment• Discover the advantages and limitations of the digital

workflow in complex rehabilitations• Explore how future technologies will change the way we

practice

Speaker Dr. Wael Att is a professor and chair of the Department of Prosthodontics at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. He is also a professor of prosthodontics at the School of Dentistry at the University of Freiburg in Germany. Att is a board-certified prosthodontist from the German Society of Prosthodontics and Biomaterials (DGPro) since 2004 and an active member of multiple professional organizations, including the European Academy of Esthetic Dentistry (EAED), International Academy of Digital Dental Medicine, International College of Prosthodontists, and Greater New York Academy of Prosthodontics. He is president of the International Academy for Digital Dental Medicine (IADDM), past president of the Prosthodontics Group of the International Association for Dental Research (IADR), and president of the Arabian Academy of Esthetic Dentistry (ARAED).

CONTINUING EDUCATION

Att earned a D.D.S. in 1997 from Tishreen University and received a Dr. Med. Dent. (2003) and a Ph.D. (2010)—as well as the title of extraordinary professor (2013)—from the University of Freiburg. He was a visiting assistant professor from 2005 to 2007 at the Weintraub Center for Reconstructive Biotechnology, at the UCLA School of Dentistry, and the director of the postgraduate program in prosthodontics at Freiburg from 2007 to 2017. Att is a widely published and internationally respected clinician and lecturer. In teaching, research, and clinical practice, his focus has been on esthetic and implant dentistry as well as on implementing cutting-edge digital technologies in both reconstructive and multidisciplinary dentistry.

Saturday, May 11, 20198:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.

Esthetic Dental Implants: Advances in Minimally Invasive Surgical TechniquesMarc L. Nevins, D.M.D., M.M.Sc., D943 Continuing Education CreditsCost: $99

Course description: This presentation will provide a clinical update on minimally invasive approaches for esthetic implant site development. The use of recombinantly engineered platelet-derived growth factor-BB (rhPDGF-BB) has accelerated the trend in which minimally invasive surgical procedures preserve and enhance the esthetic foundation for dental–implant-supported restorations. This program will present guidelines for incremental levels of flap elevation, from flapless to open procedures for implant site development. The use of growth factors has increased hard- and soft-tissue regeneration with less invasive techniques. This course will provide a decision matrix for how to manage extraction site defects, including whether to raise a flap and how to sequence soft-tissue grafting.

Course objectives:• Apply tissue engineering to clinical decision-making to

achieve optimal biologic and esthetic results in challenging dental implant cases

• Present techniques utilizing rhPDGF-BB for combined hard- and soft-tissue grafting

• Demonstrate how technology can ease the treatment process for patients and improve the predictability for biologic and esthetic longevity

Speaker Dr. Marc L. Nevins serves as editor in chief of the International Journal of Periodontics and Restorative Dentistry. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and a fellow of the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry. Nevins is in a private practice for periodontics and implant dentistry in Boston, Massachusetts, and is assistant clinical professor at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine’s Department of Oral Medicine, Infection, and Immunity.

Nevins graduated from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine and received a certificate for graduate training in periodontology and a master of science in oral biology at Harvard School of Dental Medicine. Nevins has research interests in clinical applications of tissue engineering for regenerative periodontics and implant dentistry.

Tufts University School of Dental Medicine is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to  the provider or to ADA CERP at www.ada.org/cerp. More information about the American Dental Association can be found at www.ada.org.

We will honor the classes that achieved the highest levels of support for the school through their gifts.

Porcelain Bridge: Highest percentage of participants giving to the Tufts Dental Fund during the reunion year

Cusp of Excellence: Greatest total dollar amount given to Tufts Dental Fund during the reunion year

Golden Crown: Greatest total dollar amount of donations, including all capital gifts and Tufts Dental Fund gifts, since the last reunion

Impression: Highest percentage of participants giving to the Tufts Dental Fund during the fifth or 10th reunion year

To make your gift—or a pledge to be fulfilled by June 30, 2019—call 617-636-3434 or email marianne.blaney@tufts.edu.

CONTINUING EDUCATION SPECIAL CLASS AWARDS(CONT INUED)

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

Noon–1:30 PMReunion Family Picnic

10:00 AMCity of Boston Running

Tour

8:30–11:30 AMContinuing Education

8:00–9:00 AMBarre Class

After DinnerTufts After Dark (Dance Party)

8:00 PMClass Dinners

NoonTUDAA Annual Meeting

and Luncheon

8:00 AM–NoonContinuing Education

7:10 PMRed Sox Game

8:00–10:00 AMAlumni Breakfast

9:00–11:30 AMDental School Tours

9:00–11:00 AMMother’s Day Farewell Brunch

8:00 PMAlumni Association Presidential Dinner

6:30 PMReunion Class Reception

SPECIAL CLASS AWARDS

RegistrationRegistration is available online at rsvp.tufts.edu/dentalreunion2019.For mail-in registration, call 617-636-6773.

Cancellation PolicyDue to contractual obligations, regi-stration fees are refundable only if your cancellation is received by April 13, 2019.

Questions or More InfoFor the most up-to-date information, visit dental.tufts.edu/alumni.Phone: 617-636-6773 Email: dental-alumni@tufts.edu

LodgingFour Seasons Hotel Boston200 Boylston Street • Boston617-338-4400 • Rate: $395 per night www.fourseasons.com

Tufts GearDon’t forget to visit the campus bookstore at 116 Harrison Avenue to purchase TUSDM T-shirts, caps, and more. Open Friday 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., and Saturday 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

TransportationOn Friday evening transportation to the Red Sox game will be provided. On Saturday, May 11, trolley service stopping at the Four Seasons Hotel and the School of Dental Medicine will be provided.

Parking

School of Dental Medicine Parking The Dental Alumni Association will offer discounted parking on the Boston campus in the Tufts Medical Center garage at 274 Tremont Street. Please have your parking pass validated at the reunion registration and information desk.

Four Seasons Hotel Parking200 Boylston Street • BostonEvent: $29 | Overnight: $53

Motor Mart Garage26 Park Plaza, Boston, MA 617-482-8380Located across the street from Boston Park Plaza valet entrance.Rates: 1 hour $10 | 2 hours $14 | 2–3 hours $18 | 3–12 hours $22 | 12–24 hours $32

GENERAL INFORMATION

Fifth Reunion Kerry M. Kerwar, D14Rochelle R. Akradi, D14Elizabeth G. Boig, D14Dante G. Devoti, D14Shuchi Dhadwal, D14Kimberly A. Harte, D14Courtney D. Michelson, D14Ashish V. Patel, D14Kane W. Ramsey, D14Christina M. Rosero, D14Andrew S. Tonelli, D14Michelle E. Webb, D14

10th Reunion Jason Conforti, D09Douglas Delli Colli, D09Brendan Gouin, D09Claudiu O. Merin, D09Matthew R. Wimmer, D09Joseph Pechter, D09

15th Reunion Raffi R. Barsam, D04Derek M. Busciglio, D04Charley Cheney, D04James F. Kane III, D04Pamela M. Maragliano-Muniz, D04Kris Togias, D04

20th Reunion Euger Lin, D99Jaubin D. Nguyen, D99Thu-Trinh N. Nguyen, D99Munal S. Salem, D99

25th Reunion Ejaz Ali, D94Cherie C. Bishop, D94Nadia Diab-Shamari, D94Gigi C. Garcia-Rogers, D94

Debbie Lee, D94Janis B. Moriarty, D94Laurie A. Rosato, D94Richard J. Rosato, D94

30th Reunion Lisa Vouras, D89James P. Kostas, D89David J. Ward, D89Paul B. Tan, D89

40th Reunion Anythony B. Bonura, D79Joseph P. Giordano, D79Robert N. Marshall, M.A.G.D., D79T. John Megas Jr., D79David P. Solomon, D79Douglas L. Wirth, D79Amerian D. Sones, D79

45th Reunion Laurence B. Barron, D74Ira D. Cheifetz, D74James F. Kane, D74Peter S. Katz, D74

50th Reunion Robert B. Amsterdam, D69John D. Mitsch, D69William G. Pappas, D69

55th Reunion Frank A. Coppola, D64Ronald I. Maitland, D64Benson Monastersky, D64Carl J. Perlmutter, D64Joseph F. Zgrodnik, D64

60th Reunion Barry Puchkoff, D59

ALUMNI ASSOCIATION VOLUNTEERSExecutive Board 2018–2019 Richard Catrambone, D85, DG89, D19P, presidentAncy Verdier, A96, D03, DG06, vice presidentPeter Delli Colli, D73, A69, secretaryJoy E. Kasparian-Federico, J92, D97, DG01, assistant secretary/treasurerDerek A. Wolkowicz, D97, DG00, treasurer

Directors 2018–2019

Sandra F. Cove, D92; Rustam K. DeVitre, DI77, DG76, D12P; Joanne Falzone-Cherubini, D80; Richard Harold, D80, A00P, D06P; Joy E. Kasparian-Federico, J92, D97, DG01; Hubert Park, D11, DG14, MG14; Katie Talmo, D10

Ex Officio

Peiman Mahdavi, D91, DG92, DG94, past presidentRaina A. Trilokekar, DI91, DG88, A18P, past presidentDerek A. Wolkowicz, D97, DG00, past presidentVangel R. Zissi, D.M.D., D62, K67, editorCharles B. Millstein, D.M.D., D62, historian

Slate of Officers 2019–2020

Ancy Verdier, A96, D03, DG06, presidentJoy E. Kasparian-Federico, J92, D97, DG01, vice presidentPeter Delli Colli, D73, A69, secretaryKatie Talmo, D10, assistant secretary/treasurerDerek A. Wolkowicz, D97, DG00, treasurer

Directors 2019–2020 Sandra F. Cove, D92; Rustam K. DeVitre, DI77, DG76, D12P; Joanne Falzone-Cherubini, D80; Gigi C. Garcia-Rogers, D.M.D., D94; Richard Harold, D80, A00P, D06P; Joy E. Kasparian-Federico, J92, D97, DG01; Hubert Park, D11, DG14, MG14

M Club Executive Committee Leadership

Mary Jane Hanlon, D97, co-chairJames F. Kane, D.M.D., D74, K77, G78, K79, co-chairMary C. DeMello, D86, vice chairDavid Chan, D10, young alumni chair

REUNION CO-CHAIR VOLUNTEERS

Register today: rsvp.tufts.edu/dentalreunion2019

Tufts University School of Dental Medicine Office of Development & Alumni RelationsOne Kneeland Street, 7th FloorBoston, MA 02111-9701

Tufts Dental Reunion Weekend 2019