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UMKC Residents:
Waving the Flag in
Arizona & Washington
Our first-year residents — Drs. Jodi Hentscher-Johnson, Stephen Darmitzel,
Julie Olson, and Dustin Wilson — attended the Tweed Study Course in
Tucson Ariz., April 12–22. Many thanks to our alumni for providing financial
help for their trips.
Both classes attended the AAO meeting in Washington D.C. Funding from
the new Sperry Zervas Memorial Scholarship helped with travel expenses for
the second-year residents, all of whom presented cases at the CDABO Case
Display. Our second-year residents — Drs. Blake Borello, Llon Clendenen, Ben
Frandsen, and David Ries — are working diligently on finishing up their MS
theses and orthodontic program requirements, as well as planning the next
phases of their lives. We are excited for them and look forward to calling
them alumni in future!
Photo above: First-year residents Stephen Darmi el, Dustin Wilson, Julie Olson, and
Jodi Hentscher-Johnson take a break from their activities during the Tweed course to
pose with Vance Dykhouse
(DDS ’66, MS Ort ’70). Dr. Dykhouse was an instructor this
year in Tucson.
Senior Resident
Research
Total Ortho Success:
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2010 Dan L. Blackwell Lecture
Genetics in Orthodontics
Presented by James Hartsfield, DMD, MS, PhD
We were very fortunate to host Dr. James (Jim) Hartsfield as the invited lecturer for the
2010 Dan L. Blackwell Lecture, held Friday, June 25, 2010. Dr. Hartsfield received his
MS degree in oral biology and certificate in orthodontics from Harvard University.
He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics, a fellow of the
American Board of Medical Genetics, and a member of the Angle Society.
He is a professor and the E. Preston Hicks Endowed Chair in Orthodontics
and Oral Health Research at the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry,
as well as an adjunct professor of Orthodontics and Oral Facial Genetics,
and Medical and Molecular Genetics at Indiana University. He received his
DMD from the Medical University of South Carolina, and an MS degree in
medical genetics from Indiana University, and PhD degree from the University
of South Florida. Dr. Hartsfiled is a member of the Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Foundaton Medical Advisory Council. He has an orthodontic private practice at
the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry, Lexington.
Dr. Hartsfield expertly covered a range of topics, all with the common theme
of the role of genetics in understanding physiology and disease. He explained to
the audience the current state of knowledge of genetics as it applies to heritability
and penetrance of craniofacial anomalies such as Crouzon’s syndrome. The general
theme of genetics and its applications in areas ranging from bone physiology of
the craniofacial complex to the inter-individual differences in pain sensitivity was
well received by the audience. In wrapping up his morning lecture, Dr. Hartsfield
speculated on the role of individualized medicine, and how that might affect the
practice of orthodontics in the next two decades.

Center photo: Dr. James Hartsfi eld (R) talks
to Dr. Dan Blackwell during a break in the
morning lecture.
Background: Approximately 40 orthodontic
residents and pediatric and orthodontic
specialists listened to
Dr. Hartsfi ed present
the current and future
applications of genetics
in the treatment
of patients.
2011 Blackwell Lecture
Our featured speaker for the 2011
Blackwell Lecture is Glenn T.
Sameshima
DDS, PhD. Dr. Sameshima
is chairman and program director of
the Advanced Orthodontic Program
at the University of Southern
California School of
Dentistry, Los Angeles,
where he holds the rank
of associate professor
with tenure.
Dr. Sameshima
completed his
orthodontic training
and PhD degree in
craniofacial biology
from USC. He served

as a general dentist in the
U.S. Air Force after earning his
DDS degree from UC San Francisco. He
maintains a part-time private practice
in Torrance, Calif. Dr. Sameshima is
also the graduate orthodontic clinic
director at USC. He has served on
the Board of Directors for the Pacifi c
Coast Society of Orthodontists, and
chaired PCSO’s continuing education
commi ee. His clinical interests include
evaluating treatment outcomes and
appliance claims, treatment effi ciency,
growth and development, and other
topics of current relevance to the
clinician.
Dr. Sameshima’s topic for the
2011 Blackwell Lecture will b
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Very Good” and “The Not-So-
Good”: How effi cient and eff ective
are we in treating malocclusions?
The presentation will focus on issues
such as evaluating outcomes to test
claims of appliance effi ciency, and the
controversies that plague orthodontists
when reading the current literature
concerning treatment outcomes.
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2010 Orthodontic Alumni Luncheon and Award Ceremony
2010 Orthodontic Alumni Luncheon and Award Ceremony
Dr. William Hoffman was recognized as the “2010
Dr. William Hoffman was recognized as the “2010
Distinguished Orthodontist” at the Orthodontic
Distinguished Orthodontist” at the Orthodontic
Alumni Luncheon, held March 19 in conjunction
Alumni Luncheon, held March 19 in conjunction
with the Midwest Dental Conference. Dr. Hoffman
with the Midwest Dental Conference. Dr. Hoffman
completed his UMKC orthodontic training in 1968.
completed his UMKC orthodontic training in 1968.
He has been in private practice and has taught part-
He has been in private practice and has taught part-
time at UMKC.
time at UMKC.
During the annual Orthodontic Alumni Luncheon,
During the annual Orthodontic Alumni Luncheon,
Dr. John Roth (L), incoming president of the UMKC
Dr. John Roth (L), incoming president of the UMKC
Orthodontic Alumni Board, presents Dr. Sco Francois
Orthodontic Alumni Board, presents Dr. Sco Francois
a plaque to commemorate
a plaque to commemorate
his work as the
his work as the
2010-2011
2010-2011
president.

president.
Dr. William “Bill” Hoff man:
Dr. William “Bill” Hoff man:
UMKC Alumni 2010
UMKC Alumni 2010
“Distinguished Orthodontist”
“Distinguished Orthodontist”
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Dr. Thomas Selven Tyson
Dr. Thomas Selven Tyson, 66, of Nixa, Mo., formerly of Springfield, Mo., passed away on Friday, February 19, 2010, in St. John’s
Hospital from a sudden illness. He was born on December 30, 1943 in Doniphan, Mo., and graduated from Doniphan High
School in 1961. After earning his DDS degree from the UMKC School of Dentistry in 1968, he served in the U.S. Air Force. He
returned to UMKC to earn a graduate certificate in orthodontics in 1973. He was a local orthodontist for 30 years, retiring in
December 2003.
Graduating from the UMKC School Of Dentistry in 1955,
Dr. Sperry G. Zervas
Dr. Sperry G. Zervas was a member of the distinguished class that
produced Dr. David Moore and Dr. Norman Schwartz. Along with Dr. Moore, he served with the U.S. Air force for two
years in Anchorage, Alaska. After his discharge from the military in 1957, he established his practice in Bartlesville, Okla., and
practiced general dentistry until 1966. At that time, he entered the UMKC graduate orthodontic program, receiving his M.S.
degree in 1968. He returned to Bartlesville to practice orthodontics until his death in 2008. The United Way of Bartlesville
established the annual Dr. Sperry G. Zervas Memorial Sporting Clays Competition Fund-Raiser in his honor.
Dr. Glenn L. Hough
Dr. Glenn L. Hough, 75, of Pittsburg, Kan., died Monday, March 8, 2010 after a sudden illness. Dr. Hough was born July 11,
1934, in Kirby, Texas. He lived briefly in Poteau, Okla., before moving to Pittsburg, Kan., where he graduated from PHS in 1951.
He graduated from Pittsburg State University in 1954. He earned his DDS degree (’58) and graduate certificate in orthodontics
(’60) at the UMKC School of Dentistry. He began his orthodontic practice in Pittsburg, Kan. in 1960, and also maintained Kansas
satellite offices in Chanute, Parsons, and Fort Scott, and in Nevada, Mo. Dr. Hough retired in 2003.

Dr. Jim Fanning

Dr. Jim Fanning, 67, died Saturday, May 15, 2010, after fighting a courageous battle against pancreatic cancer. Jim was born
in Elgin, Ill., in 1942 and moved with his family to Albuquerque, N.M., in 1953. Following graduation from the University of
Colorado in Boulder, he obtained a second bachelor’s degree from the University of New Mexico. Dr. Fanning received his
DDS degree from the UMKC School of Dentistry in 1970 and completed his orthodontic training at UMKC in 1972. Dr. Fanning
practiced orthodontics in Albuquerque, N.M.
Deloit Ray Wolfe
Deloit Ray Wolfe (DDS ’57, Ort ’58), 79, passed away peacefully in his Missoula, Mont., home, May 23, 2010. He was born on
Jan. 7, 1931, in Atwood, Kan. Dr. Wolfe established his Missoula orthodontic practice in 1960, retiring 40 years later in 2000.
His many career achievements included positions as president of the Rocky Mountain Orthodontic Society, Montana Dental
Society and president of the American Association for Orthodontics (1983-1984). During his tenure as president, Dr. Wolfe
represented the United States at the European Society of Orthodontists meeting in Geneva, Switzerland. When the American
Association of Orthodontists built a new headquarters in St. Louis, Dr. Wolfe was chairman of the Building Committee. Dr. Wolfe
was recognized in 1984 as Orthodontist of the Year by the UMKC Orthodontic Alumni.
Dr. Wolfe’s photo is courtesy of the AAO Library: Dr. Wolfe, AAO President 1983-1984
As we confront the challenges of the future, we know that the
generosity of those who assist UMKC Orthodontics, through the
Rinehart Foundation, will make all the diff erence in
our success. That is why we seek your support
in a very special way.
Charitable or educational
organizations can often play an important
role when se ing up your estate plan.
Providing support for the UMKC
Department of Orthodontics through a
planned gift to the Rinehart Foundation
helps with our long-term commitment to
orthodontic education and research and may
also provide tax and/or fi nancial benefi ts to you
and your family.
For example, with a specifi c bequest in your will or trust,

you can designate a dollar amount or a percentage bequest of
your estate to be distributed to a particular fund of the Rinehart
Foundation which supports UMKC Orthodontics. A benefi ciary
designation on your life insurance policy or IRA also can be a very
simple way to show your future support. A UMKC gift annuity
can provide you with a nice retirement income and an income tax
deduction in exchange for your gift.
Some donors also choose to help us in one additional and
important way. That is, they let us know that they have included
a gift provision to UMKC Orthodontics in their estate plan. They
know their provisions will be kept confi dential and they can
change them at anytime should their personal circumstances
change. The Rinehart Foundation respects each donor’s right to
privacy and/or anonymity. But, le ing others know that you’ve
made a planned gift can infl uence other UMKC alumni or friends
who may also want to make a planned gift of their own someday.
We hope you will consider making a planned gift to make a
diff erence at UMKC Orthodontics. We would be pleased to share
some ideas and confer with you in your planning. Most of all, we
would appreciate having the opportunity to express our gratitude
to you for creating such a special gift.
If you would like to learn more about how you can create a
lasting legacy at UMKC’s School of Dentistry, please contact Dr.
Nan Evanson, Major Gift Director, School of Dentistry at 816-235-
2095 or Phil Watson, Director of Gift Planning at 816-235-5776. Or,
you can simply write your request on the response card included
with the UMKC BONDS Newsle er. We can help you and
your advisors plan a gift for tomorrow that will help our future
residents as well as you and your family.
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Charitable
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Legacy
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Orthodontics Takes Many Forms
Orthodontics Takes Many Forms
Through the auspices of the Dr. Roy J. Rinehart Memorial Foundation, accounts have been formed to aid the mission of
UMKC Orthodontics. At the April 2009 meeting of the UMKC Orthodontic Alumni Board, a request was forwarded to make
information available to alumni and friends of UMKC Orthodontics regarding the variety of ways contributions assist the
program. The following are brief histories and current balances of accounts used by UMKC Orthodontics. Please use the
donor card included to make your contributions to UMKC Orthodontics.
• The Department Discretionary Fund ($13,636)
The funds from this account support the daily activities of the department. This includes the purchasing of equipment such as printer/
scanners, the patient sign-in station, the graduation dinner, alumni reception at AAO, off-setting costs of travel by residents to meetings and
speakers to our program, and subsidizing educational activities of staff.
• The Orthodontic Investment Fund ($277,902)
This fund is directed by the UMKC Orthodontic Alumni Board. Every year, monies accrued through interest are directed from this fund to
help support a variety of endeavors associated with the UMKC Graduate Orthodontics Program. This fund also makes an annual contribution
to the Department Discretionary Fund.
• Endowed Chair Fund ($645,108)
As you are probably aware, there is an extreme shortage of orthodontic educators and UMKC is not immune to this crisis.The goal of
this fund is to raise $1.1 million to endow a much-needed full-time faculty salary line in the Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial
Orthopedics. This endowment will be similar to the Leo A. Rogers Endowed Chair currently held by Dr. Laura Iwasaki. The interest generated

from the fund will provide the salary of the faculty line.
• Drs. Muehlebach/Thompson Fund ($29,271)
The objective of this $50K capital campaign is to build a new seminar-library room for orthodontic residents and faculty. Current facilities
within the depar
tment are cramped, and a new seminar room-library would augment graduate orthodontic education at UMKC.
• Dr. Eric J. Schweitzer Memorial Fund ($13,939)
Each year, the UMKC Graduate Orthodontics Program organizes the Dr. Eric J. Schweitzer (1992) Memorial Symposium. The symposium
invites recent or
thodontic graduates to return to UMKC to make presentations to current orthodontic residents. The benefactors of the
Schweitzer Memorial Symposium make it possible for our students to hear orthodontic practitioners speak frankly about the joys and the
difficulties they have encountered while embarking on their careers. The Memorial Fund generates income to offset symposium costs.
• Dr. Dan Blackwell Lecture Series Fund ($3,000)
Dr. Daniel Blackwell recently retired from active teaching at UMKC. To honor Dr. Blackwell’s commitment to UMKC orthodontics, a lecture
series in his name was established.
• Dr. Sperry Zervas Orthodointic Scholarship ($12,270)
This fund was started in 2009 by the Zervas family to memorialize Sperry Zervas (Ort ’68). The interest from this fund will be used annually to
support three residents’ endeavors. In 2009-2010, the funds were used to supplement travel costs of the senior class to attend the AAO
meeting in Washington, DC, where they participated in the CDABO Case Displays.
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Back to Reality Tested Biomechanics
Back to Reality Tested Biomechanics
Presented by Dr. R.G. (Wick) Alexander
Presented by Dr. R.G. (Wick) Alexander
More than 80 orthodontists and orthodontic residents gathered at the Hya
Regency Hotel for the annual Midwest Dental Conference Orthodontic Lectures,
March 18 and 19. This year, our guest lecturer was Dr. R.G. “Wick” Alexander.
On Thursday and Friday, Dr. Alexander reviewed the 12 steps of the Alexander
technique.
A central tenet of Dr. Alexander’s presentation of cases was the need for control
of the mandibular transverse canine dimension, and the need for torque control of

the mandibular anterior teeth in order to achieve long-term stability.
The staff program on Thursday, March 18, was presented by Dr. Gary Johnson.
His morning presentation addressed how to
”Recession Proof Your Practice,” and his afternoon
topic focused on how to “Provide Platinum
Service.”
Thursday’s lunch was held at the Peppercorn
Duck Club. During lunch, Dr. Laura Iwasaki, Leo
A. Rogers Chair of Orthodontics and
Dentofacial Orthopedics, gave her annual
state of the department address. Duly noted
were the successful graduations in 2009 of Drs.
Paul Anders, Ian Ballou, Jason Burckhard and
Chuck Schumacher. Other highlights included
an expression of thanks to the dedicated part-
time graduate orthodontic instructors, and our
appreciation of the generosity of donations to
the Advanced Education program by the Kansas
Society of Orthodontists and Missouri Orthodontic
Society.
Midwest Dental Conference
Midwest Dental Conference
Orthodontic Lectures
Orthodontic Lectures
David Fahrbach (L) (DDS ’78, MS Ort ’87) and
Steve Billings (DDS ’77, Ort ’79) at the Midwest
Dental Convention.
Dan Blackwell (L) (DDS ’68, Ort ’72) and Jerry
Cash (DDS ’72, MS Ort ’75) take a moment to pose
for the camera before returning to the lecture.

The UMKC orthodontic residents a ended
Dr. Alexander’s lecture. Pictured with Dr.
Alexander are: (L-R) Drs. Ben Frandsen (DDS,
Ohio State)
, Jodi Hentscher-Johnson (DDS, SIU),
Julie Olson
(DDS, UNMC), Dustin Wilson (DDS
UMKC)
, and Llon Clendenen (DDS, UMKC).
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Your Full-Time Faculty Expanding the
Influence of UMKC Orthodontics
UMKC Faculty Publications
An important role of our faculty is to push at the boundaries of science and, in
particular, to address scientific issues that directly affect orthodontics and orthodontic
education. Here is a list of recent publications by faculty and residents.
1. Iwasaki LR, Chandler JC, Marx DB, Pandey JP, Nickel JC (2009). IL-1 gene
polymorphisms, secretion in gingival crevicular fluid, and speed of human
orthodontic tooth movement.
Orthodics and Craniofacial Research
12(2):129
140.
2. Moffitt AH, Grubb JE, Greco PM, English JD, Briss BS, Jamieson SA, Kastrop MC,
Castelein P, Dykhouse VJ (2008). The role of the American Board of
Orthodontics in advanced dental education.
American Journal of
Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
133: 636.
3. Nickel J, Spilker R, Iwasaki L, Gonzalez Y, McCall WD, Ohrbach R, Beatty
MW, Marx D (2009). Static and dynamic mechanics of the temporomandibular

joint: plowing forces, joint load and tissue stress.
Orthodontics and Craniofacial
Research
12(3):159-167. PMC2741000.
4. Iwasaki LR, Crosby MJ, Gonzalez Y, McCall WD, Marx DB, Ohrbach R, Nickel
JC (2009). Temporomandibular joint loads in subjects with and without disc
displacement.
Orthopedic Reviews
1(2):90-93.
5. Nickel JC, Iwasaki LR, Beatty MW, Marx DB (2009). Tractional forces on porcine
temporomandibular joint discs.
Journal of Dental Research
88(8):736-740.
6. Spilker RL, Nickel JC, Iwasaki LR (2009). A biphasic finite element model of in
vitro plowing tests of the temporomandibular joint disc.
Annals of Biomedical
Engineering
37(6):1152-1164.
7. Iwasaki LR, Nickel JC (2009). Markers of paradental tissue remodeling in the
gingival crevicular fluid of orthodontic patients. In
Biological Mechanisms of
Tooth Movement
, Davidovitch Z, Krishnan V (eds), Blackwell Publishing Co, pp
123-142.
8. Iwasaki LR, Uchida S, Marx DB, Yotsui Y, Maeda T, Inoue H, Nickel JC (2009).
Ipsilateral and contralateral human TMJ loads compared via validated numerical
models. In
Temporomandibular Disorders and Orofacial Pain – Separating
Controversy from Consensus
, Kapila SD and McNamara JA (eds), Volume 46,

Craniofacial Growth Series, Needham Press, Ann Arbor, MI, pp 405-425.
9. Nickel JC, Iwasaki LR, Gallo LM, Palla S, Marx DB (2009). Tractional forces, work,
and energy densities in the human TMJ. In
Temporomandibular Disorders and
Orofacial Pain – Separating Controversy from Consensus
, Kapila SD and
McNamara JA (eds), Volume 46, Craniofacial Growth Series, Needham Press,
Ann Arbor, MI, pp 427-450.
10. Iwasaki LR, Crosby MJ, Gonzalez Y, McCall WD, Ohrbach R, Nickel JC (2010).
Human TMJ eminence shape and minimization of joint load.
Journal of
Dental Research
89(7): 722-727.
11. Feng JQ, Ye L, Schiavi S (2009). Do osteocytes contribute to phosphate
homeostasis?
Current Opinions in Nephrology and Hypertension
18(4):285 291
12. Papagerakis P, Hu Y, Ye L, Feng JQ, Simmer JP, Hu JC (2009). Identifying
promoter elements necessary for enamelin tissue-specific expression.

Cells Tissues Organs
189(1-4):98-104.
13. Walker MP, Burckhard J, Mitts DA, Williams KB. Dimensional
change over time of extended-storage alginate Impression
materials,
Angle Orthodontist
(in press).
14. Barlow M, Kula K (2008). Factors influencing efficiency of
sliding mechanics to close extraction space: a systematic
review,

Orthodontics and Craniofacial Research
11(2): 65-73.
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Dr. Ling Ye, assistant
Dr. Ling Ye, assistant
professor in the Departments
professor in the Departments
of Orthodontics and Dentofacial
of Orthodontics and Dentofacial
Orthopedics, and Oral Biology, was
Orthopedics, and Oral Biology, was
recently awarded the 2010 Orhan
recently awarded the 2010 Orhan
C. Tuncay Teaching Fellowship Award
C. Tuncay Teaching Fellowship Award

from the AAOF. The project associated
from the AAOF. The project associated
with the award is “Biological response to
with the award is “Biological response to
mechanical loading in alveolar bone.” This
mechanical loading in alveolar bone.” This
fellowship recognizes Dr. Ye’s dedication
fellowship recognizes Dr. Ye’s dedication
to education in a time of great need
to education in a time of great need
for orthodontic educators. Dr. Ye was
for orthodontic educators. Dr. Ye was
also named “Lecturer of the Year”
also named “Lecturer of the Year”
by the UMKC Dental Class
by the UMKC Dental Class
of 2012.
of 2012.
Dr. Eric J. Schweitzer
Memorial Symposium:
March 17, 2010
Each year, UMKC Graduate
Orthodontics organizes the Eric
J. Schwei er
(Ort ’92) Memorial
Symposium. The purpose of the
symposium is to have recent
orthodontic graduates return to
Kansas City to make presentations
to current orthodontic residents. Jeff

Barlow
(DDS ’00, Ort ’02) and Travis
Nash (DDS ’00, Ort ’02) were this spring’s
two guest speakers. The benefactors of
the Schwei er Memorial Symposium
have contributed to this endeavor
so that orthodontic practitioners
can speak frankly of the joys and
diffi culties they’ve encountered while
embarking on their careers.
(L-R) Drs. Stephen Darmi el, Orthodontic
Clinic Director Don Thompson, David Ries,
Travis Nash, Llon Clenenden, Jodi Hentscher-
Johnson, Jeff Barlow, Julie Olson, Blake Borello,
Ben Frandsen, Dustin Wilson, Assistant
Professor Ling Ye, and Leo A. Rogers Chair of
Orthodontics Laura R. Iwasaki
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Midwest Dental
Conference
Orthodontic
Staff/Doctor Lecture:
April 7th – 8th, 2011
Dr. Roger P. Levin presents:
“Increase Your Production,
Profit & Referrals: Breakthrough
Strategies for Total Ortho Success
Get out your PDA, Blackberry, or even
a scrap of paper if necessary, and note
this item: The 2011 Annual

Midwest Dental
Conference and
UMKC Orthodontic
Alumni Meeting,
April 7th and 8th,
2011 in Kansas
City, Mo. Dr. John
Roth (DDS ’03, ORT
’05) is coordinating
arrangements
for Dr. Levin’s
presentation.
Thursday will be a
combined Staff -Doctor
event and Friday for Doctors only.
Dr. Levin is a third generation dentist
who obtained his dental degree from
the University Of Maryland in 1982.
After practicing several years, Dr. Levin
recognized that although dental education
prepares dentists for clinical practice, the
educational process failed to introduce
the fundamental business principles
of practice management. In 1985, he
founded the Levin Group to meet this
need and is considered a pioneer in the
fi eld.
Dr. Levin oversees an enterprise
off ering practice management consulting
and referral-based marketing. He travels

internationally as a speaker to teach
solutions for working smarter, not
harder and is featured columnist in
dental publications, and author of more
than 50 books. He currently serves on
the Boards of the National Museum of
Dentistry, Friends of the National Institute
of Dental and Craniofacial Research, and
the University Of Pennsylvania School Of
Dental Medicine.
UMKC Orthodontic
Alumni … News
from Down Under!
Dr. Mike Razza and his daughter Victoria
made the trek to Washington for the
AAO Convention, and dropped
by the UMKC Alumni Reception on
Sunday evening. Mike has been
very giving of his time to Australian
orthodontics, serving as a senior
lecturer at the University of Western
Australia. Mike is the past president of
the Australasian Orthodontic Board
and the current president of the
Australian Society of Orthodontists. He
practices orthodontics in Perth. To a
North American ear, his Texas accent
has been replaced with pure Aussie.
Thanks for making the trip Dr. Razza!
Our Australia Connections

Queensland Orthodontist Visits UMKC
Dr. David Tait paid a visit to UMKC Orthodontics, traveling from Toowoomba,
Australia, where he has practiced orthodontics for 15+ years. Dr. Tait spoke to the
residents in a noon hour presentation that highlighted the frustrations of orthodontic
management software.
Back row (L-R): Drs. Steven Darmi el, David Ries, Blake Borello, and Llon Clendenen.
Front row: Drs. Jodi Hentcher-Johnson, David Tait, Dustin Wilson, and Ben Frandsen.
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Part-Time Clinical
Faculty NEWS
Drs. Hoffman & Smith
Join our Staff
Brad Smith, (DDS ’97, Ort ’00) (top
photo) and Kurt Hoffman (DDS

’94, Ort ’96) recently integrated
themselves into their duties
as part-time teaching faculty. Dr.
Smith will be supervising the grad clinic
on Tuesday afternoons, while Dr. Hoffman
will contribute his efforts on Wednesday
afternoons. We are very fortunate at
UMKC to have 14 dedicated part-time
faculty contributing their valuable time and
exceptional talent to the training of our
residents.
Dr. Jeffrey Thompson Serves as SWSO
Representative on AAOF Board
We are pleased that Jeff
Thompson (DDS ’89), the past
president of the Southwest
Society of Orthodontists,
has served as a part-time
clinical instructor at UMKC for
the past 15 years. Jeff brings vitality to the
clinic floor that is greatly appreciated by
the residents. He is presently the SWSO
representative on the American Association
of Orthodontists Foundation Board. The
AAOF serves as a vital resource to help,
through grants and fellowships, our newest
faculty make progress in their early years as
university faculty. Thank you, Jeff for your
service to our profession.
Sharing the Experience of the

Sharing the Experience of the
Private Practice Learning Curve
Private Practice Learning Curve
Patrick Briscoe (DDS ’06, Ort ’08) dropped by for a Lunch and Learn with the residents,
who were eager to hear about issues they will soon be facing in private practice.
Patrick works out of two offices with two other orthodontists. This makes for an
interesting dynamic, where there must be agreement on the doctors’ scheduled
rotations through the offices. Other topics covered were software systems for
soliciting referrals and practice promotion.
(L-R) Drs. Dave Ries, Ben Frandsen, Julie Olson, Blake Borello, Patrick Briscoe, Dustin Wilson,
Llon Clendenen, Jodi Hentscher-Johnson, Stephen Darmi el, Don Tompson, and Ling Ye.
Ortho Alumni Alert!
We need your help. You can see we have a complete list of UMKC Orthodontic
Alumni Association Past Presidents. However, we are missing the names of two
individuals who were the Orthodontist of Year for 1989 and 1990.
Do you know who received the award for these years? If so, phone Don
Thompson (816-235-2151), or send him an e-mail () with
this very important information.
Year President Orthodontist of the Year Recipient
1979 Dave Calender John Richmond & Francis Calmes
1980 Wm. Joe Hardin J. Victor Benton
1981 Fred Andregg H. E. (Gene) Thompson
1982 Joe Welch Victor Drum Bowles
1983 R. Wayne Thompson Donald Clossen
1984 Max Moore Deloit Wolfe
1985 Steve Billings Yosh Ogata
1986 Richard Radke Max Moore
1987 Glenn Hough Leo Rogers
1988 Mike Cassidy Dayton Blume
1989 Kelly Toombs ?

1990 Robert D. Smith ?
1991 Steve Malstrom O.B. Vaughn
1992 Robert Morrison Stuart Zimmerman
1993 Robert Toth Mortimer Rosenthal
1994 James Osborne Grant Hatfi eld
1995 Dean Dyer Jordan Strand
1996 Dan Blackwell George Muehlbach
1997 John Meschke Don Thompson
1998 Jerry Cash Dean Dyer
1999 Craig Ra laff Robert Toth
2000 Mike Kline Robert Morrison
2001 Jerry Elrod Gerald Huerter
2002 Don Wilcoxin Richard Ackerman
2003 Sco Robinson R. Wayne Thompson
2004 Mike Albright Jimmy C. Boley
2005 Jerry Spencer Dan Blackwell
2006 Brenda Chockley Steve Billings
2007 Brad Smith Jerry English
2008 Shannon Kirchhoff Jerry Cash
2009 Rob Kennemer Vance Dykhouse
2010 Sco Francois William E. Hoff man
Orthodontic Treatment With and Without
Removable Aligner Systems by General
Dentists
This study evaluated self-reported orthodontic treatment (OT)
rendered by general dentists (GD), including appliances used
and criteria to select or refer cases, plan, and evaluate treatment.
The 24-item survey, which also covered demographic,
education and practice characteristics, was mailed to 1,000
GD. The response rate was 15.3%. Fifty-three percent of

respondents provided no OT, 38% limited, 9% comprehensive,
and 27% aligner treatment. Most practitioners reported spending
<0.5 day/week providing OT and expected this not to change
in the future. Aligner providers estimated a significantly higher
percentage of their patients needed OT and referred significantly
fewer cases than non-providers and non-aligner providers. Use
of diagnostic records varied between GD and was different
than expected practice for orthodontic
specialists (OS). Significant predictors
for providing OT included having a “high
tech” practice and location farther from
orthodontic offices. Significant predictors
of being an aligner provider included “high
tech” practice and having less experience.
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Effect of Topical Fluoride
Prophylactic Agents on the
Mechanical Properties of
Fiber Reinforced Polymer
(FRP) Orthodontic Wires
The objective was to study the effects of topical fluoride
prophylactic agents on the mechanical properties of fiber
reinforced polymer (FRP) orthodontic archwires. Loading and
unloading elastic moduli and yield strength were measured
following exposure to neutral sodium fluoride (NaF) gel,
acidulated phosphate fluoride (APF) gel, deionized distilled
water (dH
2
O), and compared to a dry control group. SEM
was used to

characterize the
effects of treatment
condition on
wire topography.
Loading and
unloading
mechanical
properties of
FRP archwires
were significantly
decreased
following exposure to both fluoride agents and water. The SEM
analysis demonstrated fractures in the wire surface coating as
well as fiber fractures after exposure to dH
2
O, APF, and NaF. Since
water and both fluoride agents produced a significant decrease
in mechanical properties, this suggests that FRP archwires are
negatively impacted by aqueous exposure. The decreased
mechanical properties of the wires would potentially result in
prolonged orthodontic treatment.
Intra- and Inter-Operator
Reliability of Cephalometric
Landmark Identification:
A Comparison among CBCT
Ray-Sum, Maximum Intensity
Projection Techniques, and
Conventional Digital Cephalometric
Radiographs
The purpose of this

study was to compare
examiner reliability
of cephalometric
measurements from
cone beam computed
tomography (CBCT, see
figure) and conventional digital cephalograms. Three imaging
modalities were compared: CBCT using maximum intensity
projection (MIP) and ray-sum algorithms, and conventional digital
cephalograms. Blinded examiners were calibrated, and intra- and
inter-examiner reliability were assessed. Data were collected
on a convenience sample of seven subjects. Examiners
obtained linear and angular measures on each of the subjects’
images, and rater consistency among the three methods were
assessed using intraclass correlation coefficients. A statistically
significant level of greater consistency for linear measurements
was seen with the CBCT images. For the conventional digital
images, linear measurements showed less consistency than
angular measurements. This statistical significance is unlikely to
correlate to clinical significance. For the purposes of orthodontic
diagnosis, treatment planning, and treatment evaluation, CBCT-
generated cephalograms are equally effective to conventional
digital cephalograms.
In Vitro Bond Strength of Orthodontic
Brackets and Resin Composite Cement
Degree of Conversion as a Function of
Pre-Cure Temperature
The goal of this study was to evaluate the shear bond strength
of orthodontic brackets and corresponding resin composite
cement degree of conversion as a function of pre-cure

temperature. Orthodontic brackets were bonded to paired
maxillary premolars or mandibular third molars in an environmental
chamber with either room temperature (control) or warmed
(68°C) resin cement. Bonding was followed immediately by
shear testing of the bracket/cement/tooth interface. Residual
resin cement on the bracket base was evaluated using micro-
Raman spectroscopy to measure the degree of conversion of
the cement from ratios of spectral peak heights at 1610cm
-1
and
1640cm
-1
. Results showed no difference in shear bond strength
or degree of conversion between room
temperature and pre-warmed groups. Also,
there was no difference in bond strength
between premolar and third molar groups.
The evidence suggests that pre-warming
resin composite cement is not beneficial for
increasing shear bond strength.
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Ben Frandsen
David Ries
Blake Borello
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UMKC at the 2010 AAO

Photos from top:
· Dr. Jeff Nickel, Barbara & John Volz (MS Ort ’86), Glenn Casey (DDS ’77, MS Ort’83),
and Vicki & John Dorsch (DDS ‘81)
· Mrs. Shara Cash (L) and daughter Tara Cash (DDS ’06, Ort ’08)
· O.B. Vaughn (Ort ’61), Dr. Laura Iwasaki, Jerry Cash
(DDS ’72, MS Ort ’75), and Vance Dykhouse (DDS ’66, MS Ort ‘70)
· Richard Barne (Ort ’89) and Dr. Jeff Nickel
· Mrs. Judy Dykhouse and O.B. Vaughn (Ort ’61)
· Bangorn Terry (Ort’04) & Dr. Laura Iwasaki
· Why is it that the residents are always the fi rst to get
at the food? Back to front: Stephen Darmi el (DDS ‘09),

Dr. Jodi Hentscher-Johnson and Blake Borello (DDS ‘08).
UMKC hosted an Alumni Reception May 2nd at this year’s meeting of the American
Association of Orthodontists in Washington, D.C. Even though the AAO program incorrectly
identified where the UMKC Alumni Reception was being held, at least 40+ people managed
to find our party amongst all the other parties taking place in the sprawling D.C. convention
center. UMKC Orthodontic Alumni came from as far as Australia and Germany. The sometimes boisterous crowd enjoyed
food and drink while catching up on the news of classmates and friends. During the 2010 AAO meeting, Dr. Laura Iwasaki,
Leo Rogers Chair of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, gave a presentation entitled “Differences in Joint Loads
and Energy Densities May Explain Why Some TMJs Break-Down” as part of the “Rising Stars” program. This work was
supported by a grant from the National Institutes of Health.
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University of Missouri-Kansas City
School of Dentistry
650 East 25th Street
Kansas City, MO 64108
UMKC Orthodontic Alumni Board at Work for You!
The UMKC Board met early on Thursday, March 18, to discuss issues relevant to projects and plans of
our alumni. Dr. Scott Francois, president of the Alumni Board, presided over the meeting.
A primary issue discussed was the finances of the organization. Dr. Osborne reported that +$35K had been
deposited from the meeting registration receipts. It was reported that the second endowed Chair account
balance was slightly over $600K. The Board approved a donation of approximately $13K to the UMKC
Orthodontic program. Also approved was a reduction in meeting registration costs for retired orthodontists,
if requested. Dr. John Roth described his deliberations in finalizing next year’s speakers for the Orthodontic
Alumni lectures. Discussions touched on how to improve the quality of speakers and diversity of lecture topics.
Drs. Megan Lingren and Jim Osborne will begin working on a letter to be sent to UMKC Orthodontic graduates
for yearly dues. Duely noted were new Board members Drs., Don Sanchez (Mesa, Ariz.), Brent Wood (Lawrence,
Kan.), and Clarence Simmons (Kansas City, Mo.), who will serve for the term 2010-2012. New Board members for
the 2011-2013 term will be Drs. Bill Wright
(Vernal, Utah) and Laura Willhoite (Claremore,
Okla.). The hunt is on for a third individual to

serve for this term.
Alumni Board: (back row, left to right): Drs. R.
Wayne Thompson, Kelly Tabacchi, Steve Billings,
Jim Osborne, Megan Lingren, John Roth. (front
row L-R) Drs. Mike Klein, Laura Iwasaki (Ex-
Offi cio), Sco Francois, Justin Trimmell and
Clarence Simmons. Absent for the photo were Drs.
Santiago Colon, Don Sanchez and Brent Wood.