BCD Annual Report 2007-2008 by Art Upton

2007-2008 ANNUAL REPORT TEXAS A&M HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER BAYLOR COLLEGE OF DENTISTRY

_ September 1, 2007 August 31, 2008

Prepared by Ann McCann, Ph.D., Director of Planning and Assessment

TABLE OF CONTENTS 2007-2008 ANNUAL REPORT Introduction .......................................................................................................................................5 Mission Accomplishments ...............................................................................................................7 Developing Exemplary Clinicians ............................................................................................8 Developing Exemplary Educators .........................................................................................10 Developing Exemplary Scientists ..........................................................................................12 Caring for the Needs of a Diverse Community......................................................................15 Serving as a Leader in Health Professions Education ..........................................................18 Seeking Innovations in Science, Education and Health Care Delivery .................................21 Department/Office Accomplishments ...........................................................................................25 Academic Affairs ...................................................................................................................25 Biomaterials Science ............................................................................................................26 Biomedical Sciences .............................................................................................................26 Clinical Affairs .......................................................................................................................26 Communications & Institutional Advancement ......................................................................27 Continuing Education & Alumni Affairs..................................................................................27 Dental Hygiene .....................................................................................................................27 Diagnostic Sciences .............................................................................................................27 Endodontics ..........................................................................................................................28 Facilities Services & Planning ...............................................................................................28 Finance Office .......................................................................................................................28 General Dentistry ..................................................................................................................28 Library ...................................................................................................................................28 Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery .................................................................................................29 Orthodontics .........................................................................................................................29

Pediatric Dentistry .................................................................................................................30 Periodontics ..........................................................................................................................30 Public Health Sciences .........................................................................................................30 Recruitment & Admissions ....................................................................................................31 Research & Graduate Studies ..............................................................................................31 Restorative Sciences ............................................................................................................32 Student Affairs.......................................................................................................................33 Student Financial Aid ............................................................................................................33 Faculty, Staff & Student Accomplishments ..................................................................................35 Key Indicators..................................................................................................................................42 Programs ............................................................................................................................. 42 Students ................................................................................................................................43 Faculty ..................................................................................................................................45 Patient Care ..........................................................................................................................46 Community Service ...............................................................................................................47 Research ..............................................................................................................................48 Giving ....................................................................................................................................48 Strategic Plan Accomplishments ..................................................................................................50 Goal 1. Education .................................................................................................................50 Goal 2. Faculty, Staff, Students, Alumni................................................................................51 Goal 3. Research ..................................................................................................................54 Goal 4. Patient Care .............................................................................................................56 Goal 5. Outreach ..................................................................................................................56 Goal 6. Planning & Development ..........................................................................................58

INTRODUCTION This is a reporting of accomplishments by the Texas A&M Health Science Center Baylor College of Dentistry (HSC-BCD) during the 2007-2008 academic year, September 1, 2007 to August 31, 2008. Each department/office has a hard copy of this annual report and there is also one in the Library. The documents also are posted on the college intranet under â&#x20AC;&#x153;Documents-Strategic Plan.â&#x20AC;? The following is a description of each section of this report.

Mission Accomplishments This section describes accomplishments related to the mission and vision of the College. It is organized by the statements within the mission. The information was selected from all the annual reports submitted by the leaders of the strategic plan and the department chairs/office managers.

Department and Office Accomplishments This section highlights the accomplishments of academic departments and offices of the College. The information was prepared by the department chairs, directors and office managers.

Faculty, Staff and Student Accomplishments This section reports the accomplishments of faculty, staff and students. It was compiled by the Office of Communications & Institutional Advancement from information previously published in the Baylor Dental Record.

Key Indicators This section presents data collected from departments/offices throughout the College. It focuses on the key indicators of quality at HSC-BCD.

Strategic Plan Accomplishments This last section reports accomplishments that are specifically linked to the 2005-2012 HSC-BCD Strategic Plan. The information was selected from the annual progress reports completed by the leaders of each strategic plan objective. This was the third progress reporting cycle for the strategic plan. All of these accomplishments are described in other areas of the report. The strategic plan can be found on the College intranet.

Appendix to the 2007-2008 BCD Annual Report This accompanying Appendix provides more detail about College accomplishments in 2007-2008. It includes annual progress reports for each objective in the 2005-2012 Strategic Plan, departmental annual assessment reports for 2007-2008 and the 2007 Faculty Publication Report. 5

MISSION ACCOMPLISHMENTS

MISSION ACCOMPLISHMENTS This section of the 2007-2008 Texas A&M Health Science Center Baylor College of Dentistry Annual Report highlights accomplishments that are related to the mission and vision of the College. The mission and vision statements are listed below, and the related 2007-2008 accomplishments are described on the subsequent pages.

MISSION The mission of BCD is to improve the oral health of Texans and shape the future of dentistry by: • Developing exemplary clinicians, educators and scientists.. • Caring for the needs of a diverse community. • Serving as a leader in health professions education. • Seeking innovations in science, education and health care delivery.

VISION Following a century of excellence, BCD will continue to be a leader in dental education by: • Enhancing instruction through state-of-the-art simulation and management of patient information through digital technologies. • Enhancing its national and international reputation for craniofacial and oral biomaterials research. • Continuing its leadership role in assessment, institutional effectiveness and competency-based education.

DEVELOPING EXEMPLARY CLINICIANS Entering Qualifications- The quality of incoming HSC-BCD students remains high. The average cumulative GPA of the 2008 entering first-year dental class was 3.51 and 3.60 for first-year dental hygiene. The Dental Aptitude Test Academic Average score for first-year dental students was 18.8 (scale of 0-30). Diversity Pipeline- A number of Bridge to Dentistry programs have evolved at HSC-BCD to create a pipeline of potential dental students from culturally diverse and/or disadvantaged backgrounds. The following programs were very successful this year: • In the K-12 Dental Career Awareness, 2,340 pre-K-6th-grade students and 445 7th-12th-grade students from the Dallas Independent School District participated in dental awareness events and counseling activities. • Nineteen 10th-grade, 19 11th-grade, 21 12th-grade and 25 college students participated in summer pre-dental enrichment programs. • In the Post-Baccalaureate Program, 16 students participated in 2007-2008. These students spent one year after college graduation in a rigorous curriculum focused on Dental Aptitude Test preparation and upper-division science courses. Students who met detailed performance criteria were accepted at HSC-BCD. Thirteen of these students are now first-year dental students at HSCBCD. Another 21 of these students are distributed throughout the D2 (8), D3 (8) and D4 (5) years. Funding for Bridge to Dentistry- The College’s Bridge to Dentistry program received a nearly $200,000 grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. HSC-BCD is one of only eight dental schools selected to receive funding to improve diversity among the student body or increase access to dental care in underserved areas through community-based education. Student Diversity- Efforts continue to increase the diversity of the student body. For the entering dental class of 2008, there were 15 African American entrants, 21 Hispanic entrants and 3 Native Americans. Underrepresented minorities (African American, Hispanic and Native American) made up 23 percent of the entire dental school and 39 percent of the first-year dental class. Cultural Competence Course- A new course will be implemented in the fall of 2008, Cultural Competence in Dental Healthcare and Education (6850). Because the successful delivery of oral health care requires an understanding of each patient’s frame of reference, this course explores cultural differences and similarities to increase awareness of the values and beliefs that impact healthcare and daily interactions. The goals of the course are (1) to promote open-mindedness and respect for all individuals – faculty, staff, students, and patients, and (2) to heighten awareness of 8

the role of culture in oral health treatment acceptance and outcomes. The course engages first-year dental students in two two-hour class sessions at the beginning of the fall semester. Predoctoral Implant Curriculum- The College continues to develop an implant program for predoctoral students with the goal of every student having implant experience. All of the students in the senior class of 2008 had an implant case in their assigned family of patients. Production from implants increased from $5,248 in 2005-2006 to $60,103 in 2007-2008. National & Regional Examinations- HSC-BCD students continue to experience very high first-time passing rates on their national and regional examinations. The dental students graduating in 2008 had a 98 percent pass rate on the licensing exam conducted by the Western Regional Examining Board. The graduating dental hygiene class of 2008 had a 100% pass rate on the Western Regional Examining Board. For the National Board Examinations, the dental students had first-time pass rates of 100% for Part I and 96% for Part II. Dental hygiene students had a 100% pass rate on the National Board Examination. Developing Evidence-Based Thinking- Faculty in biomedical sciences and public health sciences received a National Institutes of Health R25 Oral Health Research Education grant in April 2008 that focused on curriculum changes to better prepare dental students for evidence-based practice. The specific aims of the grant were to: (1)

Create a curricular theme throughout all four years of dental school centered on the knowledge, principles and skills of scientific inquiry necessary for the dentist to critically evaluate new information and advances in treatment and to participate in dental practice research networks.

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Implement enrichment activities through a Dental Scholars Program that will provide a subset of dental students with additional training and experiences in clinical and translational research.

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Implement a faculty development program to enhance the ability of all faculty to teach students sound scientific rationale for the incorporation of new information and technologies into oral healthcare.

A new course for D1 students, Evidence-Based Dentistry and Clinical Research (6860), will be implemented in fall 2008. Work has also begun on an instrument for measuring knowledge, attitudes and practices about evidence-based dentistry that will be used to track changes in College culture over the course of the grant. Efforts to enhance faculty skills in critical analysis of published literature are under way in a subset of faculty. In addition, planning to broaden the scope of the annual Research Day in April has begun to include clinical case presentations and ultimately evidencebased and translational presentations. Continuing Education- The Continuing Education office continues to provide numerous learning options for dental practitioners. For the 2007-2008 year, the office offered 50 traditional courses with 3,645 participants and 74 distance education courses with 551 participants. 9

DEVELOPING EXEMPLARY EDUCATORS Preparing Educators- Several college programs prepare students for an academic career. •

The Health Professions Education Program is a master’s degree program for dentists seeking a degree in education. Three students were enrolled in 2007-2008.

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The Master of Science in Dental Hygiene program prepares dental hygienists for teaching or administration. Six students were enrolled in 2007-2008. Five graduates of the program were teaching/had taught in dental hygiene programs and another three were administrators of health care organizations in the Dallas area.

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The Kellogg/ADEA Comprehensive Dental Faculty Development Program funds the tuition for selected graduate students who are primarily from underrepresented minority populations or disadvantaged backgrounds and are interested in teaching (2004-2009). In exchange, the students commit to teach at a dental school after graduation for the number of years they were funded. The college had three participants in this program during the 2007-2008, one enrolled in the orthodontic program, one in pediatric dentistry and one in the Health Professions Education Program. Two of these students recently obtained teaching positions in pediatric dentistry and orthodontics at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and Indiana University. The first graduate of this program obtained a teaching position at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas orthodontic program in 2006-2007.

Selective Course about Teaching- A selective course, Exploring Dental Academia (S020), was offered for the first time in summer 2007. It provided an opportunity for dental students to investigate dental education as a career option and to gain a foundation in the pedagogical skills necessary for success in academia. Twenty students enrolled in 2007 and 10 in 2008. All of the 2008 participants received financial stipends from the Baylor Oral Health Foundation. Students also received funds from other college sources. The purpose of the funding was to remove the need for summer employment. Faculty Development- The Office of Faculty Development was created in 2005 to address a growing national shortage of dental professionals who choose academic careers. Numerous development opportunities were provided to faculty throughout the year. The following sessions were offered last year: • Brauman-Bell Alpha Omega Lectureship- Practice-Based Dental Research- A Real Clinical Approach (October 16, 2007) • Mini Faculty Retreat- Using Technology to Enhance Student Learning (November 20, 2007) • Faculty Retreat- Engaging the Link Between Basic Science and Clinical Decision-Making (January 3, 2008) • Morris Minton Lectureship- The Role of the Dental School in Monitoring and Promoting Professionalism and Ethics (April 8, 2008) • Calibration Workshop- The Ethics of Record Management (June 17, 2008) • Faculty Development & Networking Series- Ongoing series of training workshops, including Appointment, Promotion and Tenure; Using Blackboard; Using Audience Response Systems; Using Camtasia; and Developing a Teaching Portfolio. 10

Faculty Peer Review- To help faculty members improve their teaching and document their teaching efforts, a peer review process was developed. A task force developed materials to assist faculty members in evaluating their faculty peers. The task force designed evaluation instruments with criteria for clinical, classroom and laboratory teaching. Video vignettes were recorded for calibrating task force members, as well as for demonstrating good teaching practices to all faculty members. The plan was presented to faculty members for their review at the January 4, 2006 Faculty Retreat, and it was revised based on the feedback received. Since the program began in January 2006, three faculty members have gone through the review process and had their teaching evaluated by fellow faculty members. Three more faculty members have requested evaluations. The Peer Review Task Force was reconvened to discuss strategies to improve output. Ten additional faculty members were recommended to be reviewers and six agreed to serve. New Faculty Orientation- To introduce new faculty members to the resources and policies of the College, a task force was convened in 2005 to plan a HSC-BCD faculty orientation process. The committee identified and collected documents for an electronic faculty manual that was posted on the College intranet site. New Faculty Orientation Seminars were held twice in 2005-2006 (December 14, 2005, and June 23, 2006). Since then the orientation has been held once a year in December. Thirty-six faculty members have participated in those sessions. HSC-BCD Faculty Awards- Awards are presented annually to faculty members at the faculty retreat in January to recognize excellence in each of the college’s mission areas: teaching, research in basic science, research in clinical science and service. Faculty members are awarded funds to improve their efforts in these areas. In January 2007, awards were presented to faculty members for teaching excellence (Ms. JoAnn Scofield) and service excellence (Dr. Paul Dechow) External Educator Awards- HSC-BCD faculty members received teaching awards from the American Academy of Periodontology and the American Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons. Teaching Scholars- The Teaching Scholars Program was introduced at the College for the purpose of developing and/or enhancing the pedagogical skills of junior faculty. It was funded by the Office of the HSC Vice President for Academic Affairs. Ten faculty members participated in varying aspects of this program in 2007-2008. Both a summer and fall retreat were held in 2008. The following is a description of the retreat topics: Summer 08 Retreat Fall 08 Retreat • Opportunities for Leadership

• Analysis of Myers-Briggs Type Indicator

• Educational Assessment

• Characteristics of an Effective Leader

• Characteristics of Effective Adult Learning

• Opportunities for Leadership

• Generational Influences on Teaching

• Strategies for Effective Communication

• Cultural Competency

• Strategies for Developing Critical Thinking Skills • Innovative Approaches to Teaching • Best Practices for Designing Examinations 11

DEVELOPING EXEMPLARY SCIENTISTS Student Summer Research Program- Student research has been a strength at HSC-BCD since the 1970s. At that time, the Short-Term Training Program was implemented to encourage undergraduate students to conduct research as was the Student Research Day, which provided a venue for presenting research findings. Over the years, support for student research has grown to include greatly increased funding, faculty mentoring and student travel to research conferences. The program is currently supported by HSC-BCDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s intramural research funds and the Baylor Oral Health Foundation. Dental students have the opportunity to work on a research project with a faculty member in the summer following their first year in the dental program. In the summer of 2008, 35 students participated in the program, 29 D2 students and six incoming D1 students. Student Research Presentations- Of the 35 students who participated in the Short-Term Training Program in summer 2008, 27 submitted abstracts to the 2009 IADR meeting in Miami, Fla. In addition, five students presented their research findings at the 2008 IADR meeting in Toronto, and four of these were awarded a $1,000 travel grant from the IADR to participate in the meetings. Eight students represented the dental school at the 2008 Hinman National Student Research Meeting in Memphis, Tenn., the largest number of students ever sent to this meeting. Also, one student, Sarah Parker, was a finalist at the 2008 American Dental Association meeting in San Antonio, Texas. Lastly, at the 2008 AADR meeting, Niyati Mehta won 2nd place in the Biomedical Sciences division of the AADR Caulk-Dentsply competition. Presentations at AADR- HSC-BCD faculty members and students were highly visible at the annual meeting of the American Association of Dental Research in Dallas, March 2008. There were 76 presentations by HSC-BCD faculty and students at this meeting. Faculty Presentations at ADEA- HSC-BCD faculty members were also very visible at the annual meeting of the American Association of Dental Educators in Dallas, March 2008. There were eight presentations by HSC-BCD faculty members, two faculty development workshops, two symposia/programs and four research posters. The College also hosted a reception on the campus for 90 conference attendees on Monday, March 31, 2008. There were tours, live music and a Texas-style BBQ. NIDCR Summer Research Fellowship for Predoctoral Students- For the sixth time in seven years, an HSC-BCD student received a prestigious NIDCR Summer Research Fellowship. In the summer of 2008, Olga Jasina (D2 student) conducted research with NIDCR and other National Institutes of Health researchers in Bethesda, Md. for eight weeks.

Graduate Program in Biomedical Sciences - Academic Ph.D. and M.S. degrees from the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences are granted at HSC-BCD through the graduate program in biomedical sciences, an institution-wide program under the Office of the Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Education. This program trains advanced students for positions in academic dentistry with an emphasis on modern dental and craniofacial research, including basic, translational and clinical areas of investigation. During the 2007-2008 academic year, 22 students participated including eight M.S. students and 14 Ph.D. students. One of the Ph.D. students was participating in a joint D.D.S./Ph.D. program. One of the M.S. students was in a joint DDS/M.S. program and three were in a joint clinical specialty/M.S. program. HSC-BCD Clinical Research Program- In 2006, the College implemented a new Clinical Research Program to develop clinical researchers, typically a clinician who is a part-time researcher. The program is a one-year flexible mentoring program customized to the needs of the scholar, with funds for a clinical research project. The program can be extended an additional 12 months to complete the research project and provides the funds for the scholars to present and publish their findings. There were six faculty scholars engaged in clinical research in 2007-2008. Below is a summary of their projects. Starting Date/Investigator

Project Title

2006 Celeste Abraham, D.D.S., M.S. (Stomatology)

"A study of tissue fluorescence in patients with oral lichen planus using the VELscopeâ&#x201E;˘"

2006 Jianing He, D.D.S., Ph.D. (Endodontics)

"An evaluation of post-operative discomfort and treatment outcome of root canal therapy with or without patency filing"

2007 Susan Roshan, D.D.S. (General Dentistry)

"Clinical evaluation of single-tooth implant restorations 12 to 36 months after placement at BCD"

2007 Margaret Yanus, M.Ed., D.D.S. (Removable Prosthodontics) 2008 Stan Ashworth, D.D.S. (General Dentistry)

"Is there a clinical association between vitamin A deficiency and denture stomatitis in patients treated at BCD between 2004 and 2007?â&#x20AC;?

2008 Ben Meyrat, D.D.S., M.S. (Periodontics)

"A comparison of salivary and serum levels of CTX in untreated periodontal disease patients before and after treatment"

"Clinical comparison of the marginal fit of onlay restorations fabricated on models produced from a digital impression technique versus a polyvinyl-siloxane impression material"

K12 Clinical Research Scholar Award Program- The K12 Clinical Research Scholar Award Program is complementary to the HSC-BCD program. The K12 Program is a $9.7 million NIH program funded to the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and its partner HSC-BCD for the purpose of developing the research skills of clinical faculty. This program pays the salary of a selected clinical faculty member while they are in multi-year training and up to $100,000 in research supplies. Dr. Kim Perry from HSC-BCD was the first dental scholar in the United States to take part in this program, and she is in the third year of the program. Dr. Takashi Komabayashi is in the first year of the program. The College expects to have at least one clinical faculty member enter the program each year during the next four years. These newly trained clinical scholars will help expand the clinical research program at HSC-BCD. Support for Faculty Research- In 2007-2008, the College provided $485,000 to departments for research start-up funds. Research Awards- Sarah Parker, a D2 student, was a finalist at the 2008 American Dental Association meeting in San Antonio, Texas. At the 2008 AADR meeting, Niyati Mehta won 2nd place in the Biomedical Sciences division of the AADR Caulk-Dentsply competition. NIDCR Training Program- A comprehensive training program was funded in July 2008 by a $1.6 million National Research Service Award Institutional Research Training (T32) Grant from the National Institute for Dental and Craniofacial Research. This four-year project, the largest T32 grant awarded in Texas A&M Health Science Center history, will provide research training and career development for dentist-scientists. The program is named B-STARS and offers three tracks: a dual degree program (D.D.S./Ph.D.) for predoctoral students, a Ph.D. program for students holding a D.D.S., and a fellowship for postdoctoral students. Participants are mentored by faculty from HSC-BCD, HSC-Institute of Bioscience and Technology, UT Southwestern and Rice University in Houston.

CARING FOR THE NEEDS OF A DIVERSE COMMUNITY HSC-BCD Clinics- Within the various clinics at HSC-BCD, 20,406 patients were seen last year in 101,387 visits. The total net income for patient care by students was $6,709,500 and $2,981,000 for faculty professional services. The latter group provided $261,074 in unsponsored charity care. Customer Service- Staff, faculty and students attended the Annual Quality Assurance Risk Management meeting in June 2008 where topics involving customer service, infection control, risk management, security issues and quality assurance were discussed. Staff also attended Staff Development Day which was geared toward employees’ outlook/attitude (in the workplace and in general) and how each person’s outlook/attitude affects their interactions with their “customers” (in our case at BCD, “customers” could be broadly defined as patients, students, faculty, and other staff members). New Patient Screening Procedures- Potential patients were scheduled for a screening appointment within a week of requesting it to increase efficiency and timeliness of assignment to students for care. During the screening appointment, a panoramic radiograph was obtained to assure a more thorough evaluation experience. Community Clinics- The total net income for patient care generated in the various community clinics was $1,637,600. Community Service- HSC-BCD provided community service for more than 220,000 individuals last year. This included treatment at various community and hospital clinics; spit tobacco awareness and oral cancer detection training for lay people and health care providers; oral health education at local schools and the Science Place Museum; and oral screenings at health fairs. Dental Students in the Community- In the D3 year, dental students are required to plan and conduct two educational presentations at such sites as elementary schools, community colleges, nursing homes and senior citizen centers. In the D4 year, they are required to provide oral health screenings and/or treatment at two community sites. Last year, D4 students treated 480 patients at 48 public health dental clinics, educated/ screened 30,050 people at 44 health fairs and screened 833 students at 5 elementary schools. As part of the Community Dentistry Externship (9080), D4 students spend up to six days on rotations through the Juvenile Detention Center, Community Dental Care’s Vickery Meadow dental clinic (started October 2007) and the Dallas County Sealant Initiative. In addition, students travel to nursing home facilities in the Dallas area as part of the rotation. At the Detention Center, students provide emergency and restorative care to children ages 5-18. At Vickery Meadow, students treat both adults and children. In the Sealant Initiative, students place sealants on DISD second-grade students. Nursing home treatment involves restorative and surgical treatments in preparation for patients’ prosthetic restorative treatments. In the academic year 2007-2008, students treated 1,978 patients at the Detention Center, approximately 1,264 at the Community Dental Care clinics and 2,160 as part of the Sealant Initiative. 15

Dental Hygiene Students in the Community- As part of Public Health/Community Health (4530), second-year dental hygiene students educate the public on oral health through various outlets in the community including health fairs, elementary schools, PTA functions, Dallas County Dental Hygiene Society events and HSC-BCD Sealant Days. The students are required to make two school site visits and participate in at least two dental health-related community service activities. They are also asked to identify an “at risk” community, assess its needs and provide education, as part of a final project for the course. This final project encourages the students to provide services in diverse areas such as nursing homes, teen pregnancy centers, juvenile detention centers and diabetes outpatient clinics. In the academic year 2007-2008, dental hygiene students provided oral health education outreach to approximately 2,328 individuals in the community setting. Elective Dental Preceptor Experience- Eighty-one students in the D4 class selected a Community Preceptor Program course in the summer of 2008. Under the guidance of 76 preceptor dentists, they treated patients in various clinics, including the Indian Health Service, the Public Health Service’s Community-Oriented Primary Care clinics and Federally Qualified Health Centers. They also observed treatment management in various group and solo practices.

Mayor’s Back to School Fair- The Mayor’s Back to School Fair was held on August 7, 2008, at Dallas Fair Park in the Centennial Building. The fair was free for Dallas school children from low-income families. By visiting four categories of service providers during the event, they received free school supplies. Sixty-seven student, faculty and staff volunteers from HSC-BCD were involved in treating over 800 K-6th-grade children. They provided quick "flashlight exams," fluoride varnish and referrals for further treatment. Spanish translators were available to convey to parents what was seen during the mini-screenings. Former Mayor Laura Miller personally invited HSC-BCD to participate four years ago, and the College’s services have become an integral and valued part of the event. Other than immunizations, the HSC-BCD booth is the only one that performs a service that immediately benefits the children.

SERVING AS A LEADER IN HEALTH PROFESSIONS EDUCATION Faculty Leadership in Professional Organizations- A survey of the HSC-BCD faculty members (n=97) in fall 2008 confirmed that they were leading their professions. Faculty members were actively contributing to the knowledge base of dentistry and providing future direction for dental education, research and professional service. •

Editors and Reviewers of Journals- At least 54 faculty members (56%) served either as editors or reviewers of professional journals. The average number of journals on which they served was four.

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Officers of Professional Organizations- At least 35 faculty members (36%) served as officers of professional organizations at the local, state and national levels.

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Committee/Council Members of Professional Organizations- At least 52 faculty members (54%) served on the committees and councils of professional organizations.

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Consultants to the Commission on Dental Accreditation- At least 11 faculty members (11%) performed work for the Commission on Dental Accreditation. Some served as site visitors on accreditation visits to dental schools to evaluate whether or not the programs meet accreditation standards (n=11). Others served on peer review committees (n=3) or as commissioners (n=2).

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Specialty Board Certification Examinations- At least 13 faculty members served on specialty board certification examinations. Nine were examiners, seven were test constructors and three served in other roles.

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National Board Test Construction- At least 6 faculty members served on National Board Test Construction Committees, constructing the National Board Examinations.

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Grant Reviewers- At least 14 faculty members served as grant reviewers for the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (n=6), other National Institutes of Health agencies (n=5), the HSC VP Research Grants (n=4), Clinical and Translational Science Awards (n=3), the Health Resources and Services Administration (n=1), the National Science Foundation (n=1) and others (n=5).

ADEA Leadership Institute- Each year 15-20 dental or dental hygiene faculty members are chosen to become fellows of the Leadership Institute of the American Dental Education Association. The ADEA Leadership Institute is a year-long program designed to develop the nation’s most promising individuals at dental institutions to become future leaders in dental and higher education. During this program, fellows experience an intensive assessment of their leadership potential, enhance their leadership skills, develop an individual project of choice that has national scope and conduct a Faculty Development Workshop at the Annual Session of ADEA. HSC-BCD has sent six fellows to the Leadership Institute since 2002: Drs. Ann McCann, Gary Coleman, Robert Cederberg, Lavern Holyfield, Miles Beach and Steve Griffin. 18

Kellogg/ADEA Comprehensive Dental Faculty Development Program- HSC-BCD was one of seven dental schools in the United States to be awarded the Kellogg/ADEA Comprehensive Dental Faculty Development Program, an amount of $250,000 over a six-year period (starting in March 2004). Grant funding is to be used primarily for direct educational assistance to increase the number of underrepresented minority students recruited to and entering dental academic careers and to establish academic partnerships that facilitate advanced training and career development. At HSCBCD, the funds are used to pay for the tuition of selected graduate students who are interested in teaching. In exchange, the students commit to teach at a dental school after graduation for the number of years they were funded. Using Assessment for Institutional Effectiveness & Improvement- HSC-BCD has established itself as a leader in institutional effectiveness, a process of improving an organization based on evidence collected through assessment. Planning and assessment occurs on two levels at the college, at the institutional level with annual progress reports by strategic plan leaders and at the departmental-office level with annual assessment reports. These detailed reports are found in the Appendix. The following are examples of how assessment was used at the College last year. •

Student Preferences for Learning with Digital Technology- The Planning and Assessment Committee conducted a survey in May 2008 to identify student preferences for teaching and learning with electronic technologies. The survey requested information about their level of experience with computers, digital equipment used, the frequency of using college resources and their effectiveness, preferences for learning in various environments, the need for standardization of e-course materials and preferred modes of communication. Results There was an 86% response rate (n=366/432). The students rated themselves as average (61%) or experienced users (34%). The overwhelming majority of students owned newer (<4 years old) computers (95%) and 24 percent owned both desktop and laptop models. They also had highspeed internet access (96%) and owned MP3 players (90%). The majority had experience with Blackboard and/or WebCT (82%). Regarding specific e-teaching resources, about two-thirds of the students found them effective (“somewhat” or “very”) for learning. Virtual microscopy (69%), digital skull atlas (68%) and digital tooth atlas (64%) were reported as the most effective, followed by discipline specific e-national board reviews (59% and 58%) and clickers (52%). Regarding the latter, first year students who had used clickers the most frequently at the College rated them as 68 percent effective for learning. In terms of the learning environment, the students preferred printed text over digital (64%) and wanted online materials to supplement but not replace lectures (74%). However, they reported e-course materials would “extensively” enhance their learning, such as e-lectures (59%), videos of clinical procedures (54%) and podcasts (45%). Regarding standardization, the students reported the need for a central location for digital course materials (98% “important”/ “very important”) and having an e-syllabus for every course (86%) in a standard format (77%). They also preferred email as the means of communication with the faculty (74%) over phone and campus mail. 19

Some of the difficulties reported were (1) accessing e-course materials from external locations (33% “difficult/ very difficult”), (2) wireless not working in some internal locations, (3) school email not being forwarded to personal email, and (4) school email system being in competition with Axium email. They also reported the need for faculty e-training, standardization of grade posting and a bigger computer lab. A clear theme in their responses was digital resources should not replace the human touch; interacting with faculty one-on-one was still very important to students. Closing the Loop Planning has begun at the College to use these results for accelerating the development of e-course materials, centralizing e-resources and modifying the e-infrastructure. The following have now been implemented: • School email can now be forwarded to personal email. • Wireless access points have been added. • All e-resources can be accessed off campus, especially Blackboard. The following are planned for the near future: • Expanding the capability of recording and storing e-lectures. • Expanding clicker use with purchase of portable units. • Continued faculty training in using Blackboard. • Posting standardized syllabi and grades (test, projects, etc) for all courses in Blackboard. • Re-administering the Student Digital Preferences Survey to assess progress. •

Student Satisfaction- All dental and dental hygiene students annually complete the Student Quality Survey to assess their satisfaction with how they were treated by the various departments at the college. In May 2008, dental and dental hygiene students were “very satisfied” with the quality of their personnel interactions in 32 of the 36 (89%) college units. The level of dissatisfaction at the college was very low, with 94% of the units (34/36) having less than 5 percent of the students dissatisfied with their personnel interactions. Another measure of student satisfaction is derived from the Dental and Dental Hygiene Graduation Surveys administered to graduating students in May 2008. Ninety-nine percent of the graduating dental students and one hundred percent of the dental hygiene students were “satisfied” or “very satisfied” with their education at HSC-BCD.

SEEKING INNOVATIONS IN SCIENCE, EDUCATION AND HEALTH CARE DELIVERY Advanced Technology Clinic- The Department of General Dentistry developed the Advanced Technology Clinic, an innovative clinic-within-a-clinic that opened at the start of the 2007 fall semester. The purpose of this clinic is to provide fourth-year students with experience in a contemporary dental clinic setting prior to transitioning into private practice. All fourth-year students rotate through the clinic, and the class of 2009 was the first to use the clinic for an entire academic year. The Baylor Oral Health Foundation provided a $250,000 grant in 2005 to create the clinic. Located within the third-floor main clinic, the Advanced Technology Clinic has four operatories equipped with the latest instruments and equipment. Each operatory features two monitors, an intraoral camera, digital radiography, an integrated electronic patient management system, electric handpieces, a state-of-the-art chair providing multiple access points to the patient and patient education programs. Also available in the clinic are optical innovations that allow digital capture of preparations, thus avoiding traditional impression-taking, and milling units that can create a CAD-CAM restoration in as little as 15 minutes. To ensure the currency of the technology, the contributing companies agreed to upgrade or replace their equipment at least every 18 months. Electronic Patient Record Audits - Daily Electronic Patient Record audits were implemented to ensure accuracy and completeness. The Office of Clinical Affairs identified potential patient issues and trends by using information gathered from the Patient Survey and post-treatment reviews and by documenting all patient issues with the Patient Advocate. Office of Technology Development- The Office of the Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies added an Office of Technology Development in 2006 with Dr. Lynne Opperman as the first director. The goal of the office is to increase the development of intellectual properties within the College and increase the amount of research done with industry. This program is in line with the Texas A&M University System Board of Regents adding patent application and research commercialization to the criteria for tenure. Through the Office of Technology Development in 2008, there were eight new disclosure submissions (seven in 2007) and three provisional patents converted to full utility patents. Fourteen grant proposals were submitted (10 in 2007) for a total cost of $701,100. Of these, clinical faculty submitted eight proposals for a total of $506,625. Eight proposals were funded (5 in 2007), generating $154,843 in direct costs and $39,176 in facility and administrative costs for total costs of $194,010. $319,684 in grant money is pending with the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research Council review in January 2009. Of the funded proposals, five clinical faculty proposals were funded for a total of $82,000. It is notable that last year, excluding Dr. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s large clinical study grant,

five clinical faculty submitted proposals for a total of $232,229, and of these, none were funded. The percentage of proposals funded (57%) is significantly higher than the 14 percent funding level currently noted for NIDCR, and 27 percent of the funding applied for was received. Grant Support- In 2007-08, 72 grants were submitted and 30 were funded for a funding rate of 41.7 percent. This exceeded the goal of 25 percent funding. The total research expenditures for the year were $4,623,778 (direct and indirect). NIDCR Research Infrastructure Grant- In 2004, HSC-BCD received a NIDCR U24 research grant entitled “BCD Research Infrastructure Enhancement Program.” This grant provided $2 million in direct costs for salary and start-up funds to hire new research faculty and train existing faculty in state-of-the-art research techniques. HSC-BCD was one of seven schools to receive this award. Although it was a two-year grant, a no-cost extension was given to the college for two more years. The outcomes of this grant to date are the hiring of biomedical sciences chair and senior magnet investigator Rena D’Souza, D.D.S., Ph.D., and four additional researchers: Chunlin Qin, D.D.S., Ph.D.; Hitesh P. Kapadia, D.D.S., Ph.D.; Jian “Jerry” Feng, M.D., Ph.D.; and L-Bruno Ruest, Ph.D. Most of the new faculty members already had active funding from NIH and/or NIDCR. The U24 has supported increased training for HSC-BCD faculty, collaborations with faculty at the HSC-Institute of Biosciences and Technology and a one-day retreat for all BMS faculty. The grant has also provided the funds for some shared equipment to enhance research activities. In addition, the U24 stimulated new collaborations and affiliations with the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and Rice University through the “Pathways to Excellence” seminar series, which led to the successful funding of a training grant (T32) and a curriculum development grant (R25). North and Central Texas Clinical and Translational Science Initiative- A consortium of North Texas institutions received a $34 million NIH Clinical and Translational Science Award. Funded in September 2007, the grant established the North and Central Texas Clinical and Translational Science Initiative. The ultimate goal of this wide-ranging initiative is to speed the transfer of laboratory discoveries to new therapies that improve human health. The project has created a variety of clinical research training and collaboration opportunities for HSC-BCD faculty. Online Lecture Capability- Lecture capture software has been implemented in all the lecture halls. This system records the faculty’s audio lecture synchronized to their PowerPoint presentation. Students can then review both the audio portion of the lecture as well as the actual slide presentation. Each slide is listed in an interactive table of contents connected to the playback window. The students can then easily move to any slide in the lecture without having to watch the entire lecture over again. It also allows the students to watch the lecture at twice the normal speed or slow it down. The lectures are recorded in a proprietary format that needs to be converted for viewing by the student. Media Resources processes the files nightly so that the lecture is available to the students by 22

the next day. Students have the option of viewing two different computer versions, an iPod version and an audio only MP3 version. This is a significant advancement in providing study materials that has been rapidly embraced by the students. Distance Education- The HSC-BCD course Oral Pathology (4025) has been broadcast to the dental hygiene program at Northeast Texas Community College for the last four years. Blackboard Courses- Seventy courses now have current material posted at the College Blackboard site. A number of these course sites are used for posting grades and recorded lectures. Three graduate courses are totally online and taught through distance education, Educational Research (5200), Educational Assessment (5343) and Teaching Practicum (5V27). Distance education works well for residents with complex clinical schedules, because the courses are available anytime and anywhere.

DEPARTMENT/OFFICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS

DEPARTMENT/OFFICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS This section describes significant accomplishments by HSC-BCD departments and offices.

ACADEMIC AFFAIRS Due Process Document- The office rewrote the Academic section of the Due Process document. Online Lecture Capability- Lecture capture software was implemented in all the lecture halls to record audio synchronized to PowerPoint presentations. Media Resources process the files nightly so that lectures are available to students within 24 hours. They can be viewed with two different computer versions, an iPod version and an audio-only MP3 version. Peer Review of Teaching- Three faculty members participated in peer review of their teaching. Three additional faculty members requested review in the fall of 2008. An additional 10 faculty members agreed to serve as consultants (reviewers). Faculty Orientation- Seven new faculty members attended the Faculty Orientation on Dec 7, 2007. Planning & Assessment Committee- The Planning & Assessment Committee completed a review of the 2007 strategic plan progress reports and administered the first Student Preferences for Learning with Digital Technology Survey. Both of these reports are available on the Academic Affairs intranet site, as well as the 2008 Dental Student Graduation Survey report. Curriculum Committee- The D3/D4 follow-up course reviews were compiled and finally reviewed by the Curriculum Committee last spring. The competency document review is in progress and should be completed in fall 2008. Clinic Calibration Session- The Faculty Development Committee conducted a calibration session for 44 faculty members on June 17, 2008. The topic was “The Ethics of Record Management.” Faculty Retreats- Two faculty retreats were planned and conducted by the Faculty Development Committee last year. • The first half day mini-retreat, “Using Technology to Enhance Student Learning,” was held on Nov 20, 2007. It was attended by 73 individuals. • The second all-day retreat, “Engaging the Link between Basic Science and Clinical-Decision-Making,” was held on Jan. 3, 2008 and attended by 77 faculty members. Dr. Joan Phelan was the guest lecturer. 25

BIOMATERIALS SCIENCE Research Recognition- The department received international recognition for titanium research in the area of dentistry. Research Collaboration- The department collaborated with Southern Methodist Universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Department of Mechanical Engineering on the fabrication and testing of electron beam melted titanium for dental applications. Research Award- Department faculty mentored a student in the Summer Research Program who received the 2008 AADR Bloc Travel Grant to attend the IADR 86th General Session and Exhibition in Toronto. The award was based on the scientific excellence of her abstract submission. AADR Reception- The department organized and hosted the Dental Materials Group Reception at the 37th AADR Annual Meeting in Dallas, Texas, April 3-5, 2008.

BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES Departmental Teaching Award- Dr. Fred Williams was selected as the first recipient of the BMS Golden Apple Educator Award. Grants- Twenty-seven grants were awarded to BMS faculty members, amounting to $2,964,811 (total costs). The major grants funded were the T-32 (B-STARS, PhD training), R-25 (CUSPID, evidenced-based curriculum theme for dentistry) and several R01 projects. Evidence-Based Dentistry Course- As the first major development of the R-25 grant, a new course Introduction to Evidence-Based Dentistry and Clinical Research (6860) was approved and will be directed by Drs. Paul Dechow and Hoda Abdellatif in fall 2008. This new course will broaden students' view regarding the relevancy of research to the practice of dentistry.

CLINICAL AFFAIRS Electronic Patient Record- The College completed the first year of the electronic patient record with refinements, updates and calibration sessions for optimal utilization. HIPAA- The HIPAA protocol was improved by adding a form to designate individuals for disclosure of patient information. Renovations- Renovations and reorganization of the clinic preparation/dispensary were completed for the Removable Prosthodontics Clinic and the Orthodontic/ Pedodontic Clinic. These were the last two clinic areas to be addressed by the 2005 Sterilization and Dispensary Task Force. Planning and design for Central Sterilization and the pre-doctoral clinical instrument leasing and tracking program were completed with a target date of July, 2009. 26

COMMUNICATIONS & INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT Managing the Web- The office deployed the Health Science Centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new Content Management System. Bridge to Dentistry- The office secured $384,000 in grants for the Bridge to Dentistry programs. Dental Hygiene Fund Raising- The office launched and completed a dental hygiene alumni mini-campaign to benefit the Patricia Clendenin Wessendorf Caruth School of Dental Hygiene Fund

CONTINUING EDUCATION & ALUMNI AFFAIRS Alumni Affairs- Finances have continued to dramatically improve and membership numbers are increasing. Downsizing- The transition to a smaller and more efficient operation has been completed.

DENTAL HYGIENE Competency-Based Curriculum Review- Data from the Alumni and Employer Surveys were reviewed along with the Senior Graduation Survey. No changes were recommended for the Competency Document at that time. The department also initiated a review of competencies taught in each course to determine if course directors had made changes/or planned changes and if the curriculum still supported the existing competencies. National Board Examination and WREB- All students passed their clinical and written board examinations on the first attempt.

DIAGNOSTIC SCIENCES Cone-Beam CT Technology- The use of cone-beam CT technology increased in both patient care and basic science research. Imaging Center- There was a significant increase in consultation cases from other imaging facilities. Grants- The department received funding for four grants. Presentations- Faculty in the department provided approximately 35 invited lectures/CE courses externally last year. Service to the Community- Imaging and pathology services provided to our alumni and the practicing community continue to increase. Distance Education- The distance education course Oral Pathology (4025) concurrently being broadcasted to the dental hygiene program at Northeast Texas Community College continues to be successful. 27

ENDODONTICS Carrier-Based Obturation- The Department of Endodontics instituted the teaching of carrier-based obturation in the predoctoral endodontic program.

FACILITIES SERVICES & PLANNING Laboratory Expansions- The first-year dental lab was expanded to accommodate 107 students and the second-year lab for 106 students. Sterilization Renovation- All satellite sterilization and distribution areas were completed to meet new standards.

FINANCE OFFICE Self Assessments- The office completed the first year of department self assessments which showed a 77 percent compliance rate on first-time visits.

GENERAL DENTISTRY Advanced Technology Clinic (ATC)- The ATC clinic was completed and is in full operation. Lasers, radiosurge, Casey, and Dentrix are utilized on a regular basis. CAD-CAM- Two new machines were delivered, installed and beta tested. Sixty-eight units were milled and inserted as of July 15, 2007. Emergency Care Clinic- 1,286 patients were treated in the Emergency Care Clinic from July 7, 2006 to Aug 15, 2007.

LIBRARY Library Proxy- The Library worked with the HSCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office of Information Technology to implement proxy for easier off-site access to library resources. There were no reported access problems after the initial release period. The proxy was steadily used throughout school year. Search Page- A new, more efficient search page was established for the Libraryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s electronic books and databases. Support to Oral Surgeons- The Library provided support to the America Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons during their examination period in Dallas. 28

ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY New Director- The new Director of the Undergraduate Program has revamped the curriculum and instituted new clinical regulations that enhance undergraduate education. Sterilization Improvement- New coordination with the Office of Clinical Affairs and sterilization has led to a smoother and more efficient operation. Center for Maxillofacial Prosthodontics (CMP)- The new Director of the CMP clinic has promoted the clinic by sponsoring regional continuing education opportunities. Nobel Biocare funding also included a Procera Scanner which will greatly facilitate the treatment of complex maxillofacial prosthetic cases.

ORTHODONTICS New Seminar Rooms- Three seminar rooms were completed on the 7th floor (Alexander, Genecov and Kimberly Campbell rooms) with financial support from the noted three families. Clinic Renovation- Clinic renovation on the 2nd floor is in progress with state-of-the-art facilities. Faculty Presentations- Faculty presented at the following conferences: American Association of Orthodontists Conference, IADR/AADR, College of Diplomates of the American Board of Orthodontists, Congress of the Association of Philippine Orthodontists, Academic Centre of Dentistry Amsterdam in The Netherlands, A Paradigm Shift in Orthognathic Surgery 1st Annual Session in Dallas, Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico School of Dentistry and Facultdade de Odontologia de Araraquara in Brazil. Scholarly Activity- The faculty published three book chapters, 17 peer-reviewed publications and six abstracts in the Journal of Dental Research.

PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY Clinic Remodeled- The clinical facility has been remodeled to make more effective use of space. The dispensing areas for Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics were consolidated. Board Certification- Eight of the 10 residents in the class of 2007 finished the board certification process and were granted Diplomate status by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry at the recent American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry annual session, May 2008. The other two have signed up to take the Oral Examination in March 2009, which will result in 100% compliance with the board certification process by the class of 2007. Clinical Research- Drs. Kavitha Viswanathan and Carolyn Kerins were awarded a grant of $24,710 from the Clinical and Translational Science Pilot Award Program of UT Southwestern Medical Center for their project entitled "Evaluation of Child-life Intervention as a Safe Alternative to Pharmacological Behavior Management in the Pediatric Dental Clinic Setting.”

PERIODONTICS Scholarly Activity- Within the department, there were 34 peer-reviewed publications, seven presentations at national or international meetings and four externally funded grants. Western Regional Board Performance- Ninety-seven percent of the D4 students scored ≥ 75% on the Periodontics Section of the WREB, with a class average of 92.9%.

PUBLIC HEALTH SCIENCES Evidence-Based Dentistry Grant- The College received an NIDCR R25 grant supporting evidence-based dentistry and clinical research training (Dr. Dan Jones Co-PI) and began curricular changes introducing a new D1 Evidence-Based Dentistry course. Expanded Community Program- The department expanded the contract with Parkland Health & Hospital System for providing dental services at the Dallas County Jail. ($410,000 annually). Mayor’s Back to School Fair- More than 800 children were screened and given fluoride varnish treatment at the Mayor’s Back to School Fair in August 2008. This was the fourth year of participation in this event.

RECRUITMENT & ADMISSIONS Diversity- The underrepresented minority enrollment of the 2008 first-year dental class reflects the diversity of Texas (40%). There were five African-American male students in the new class of 100 students. Recruitment- Recruitment task force members attended 16 college events, reaching more than 1,000 students.

RESEARCH & GRADUATE STUDIES Course Reviews- One-third of the core courses are evaluated each year. Three courses were reviewed during the 2007-2008 academic year, i.e., Mechanisms of Development (BMS5V69 Growth), Advanced Human Craniofacial Development and Craniofacial Anomalies (BMS5V73) and Applied Biostatistics (BMS5222). The committees made formal written reports that were presented to the Graduate Education Council. The reviewers found that all three courses were excellent and made only minor suggestions for improving the courses. Grant Funding- Seventy-two grants were submitted and 30 were funded for a funding rate of 41.7 percent. This exceeded the goal of 25%. The total research expenditures for the year were $4,623,778 (direct and indirect). Grant Writing Workshops- Four faculty members attended an all-day workshop, “Fundamentals of Patient Oriented Research,” presented by the UT Southwestern Medical School. The TAMU Office of Proposal Development sponsored a one-day grant writing workshop in December 2007 that was attended by three faculty members. New Grants- Drs. Jerry Feng, Hitesh Kapadia and Chunlin Qin have received new R01 grants, and Dr. Jay Groppe received a R21 grant. Dr. Rena D’Souza received a T32 grant, and Dr. Bob Hinton received a R25 grant. Research Training- Dr. Kim Perry is in her third year of the K12 program (Clinical Research Career Development Program) with UT Southwestern Medical School and is currently planning a research project. She was the first dental faculty member to be selected for the K12 program in the United States. Dr. Takashi Komabayashi from Endodontics started the program in July 2008.

RESTORATIVE SCIENCES Implant Program- The undergraduate implant program is on track toward the overall goal of preparing the students to diagnose, treatment plan and restore single tooth implants. A clinical/lab facility has been established and equipped to support the program. The program is staffed by one fulltime and one part-time faculty member as well as an implant coordinator. The program receives product support from a major implant manufacturer. Coordination has been established with the departments of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Periodontics for surgical support. The didactic and preclinical laboratory component is being reviewed on a continuing basis in order to provide the necessary foundation for the clinical training. A clinical manual is currently under development and efforts are being made to increase student experiences in the area of implant supported dentures. Training for undergraduate faculty has been performed and is ongoing. Due to these efforts, 63 percent of the 2008 fourth-year class participated in some phase of implant treatment during their two-year clinical experience. Using the diagnosis and treatment planning phase as the experience, 97 percent of the students participated in implant treatment. Dental Anatomy Course- In response to student feedback, a major restructuring has been undertaken in Dental Anatomy (6540). All lecture presentations have been carefully standardized and correlated to the examinations. Students now have a download page that allows them to access the PowerPoint presentations and waxing demonstration videos. All laboratory projects function on a daily work basis utilizing a pass/fail format. Students must get procedures approved following a detailed checklist of steps in order to finish a project. Instructors are significantly more involved in working with students during laboratory exercises. All instructors follow a calibrated format for grading waxing practical examinations, and the examinations are graded using a form that allows for deductions in each category. Students can now readily see why a grade was assigned to the work performed. Faculty Development- A program for departmental faculty development has been implemented. One-hour breakfast meetings are held every other month with a program emphasizing some aspect of teaching. A quarterly newsletter is being published highlighting departmental activities and faculty accomplishments. Two faculty members have been funded to attend the Institute of Teaching and Learning with the goal of providing up-to-date resources for continued faculty development. Three junior faculty members are participating in the Teaching Scholars Program and have made presentations at the faculty development breakfast meetings.

STUDENT AFFAIRS Due Process- The office rewrote the Disciplinary section of the Due Process document. Great Expectations- The office supported â&#x20AC;&#x153;Great Expectations,â&#x20AC;? the mentoring program of the International College of Dentists. Small groups of D1 students meet with a practicing dentist, a faculty member and an upperclassman or graduate student. The focus of activities is learning how to survive and prosper in dental school and throughout their professional careers. Criminal Background Checks- The office completed implementation of the criminal background check process for students.

STUDENT FINANCIAL AID Banner Implementation- The office began preparation for the implementation of Banner, an integrated computer program for the entire HSC. The first steps included an extensive review of current policies and procedures in order to achieve consistency and cohesiveness for the BCD and HSC Financial Aid offices, while still allowing for the variations among the various programs and maximizing service to all students. The second step of the Banner implementation has been training. Personnel were able to be out of the office at numerous training sessions without any interruption or delay in the flow of financial aid to the students. Changes in Procedures- The staff revised office procedures and work-flow necessary to incorporate many changes in law and regulation, as well as changes precipitated by the credit and economic crisis and its effect on the student lending industry.

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FACULTY, STAFF & STUDENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS Academy of Medicine, Engineering and Science of Texas: Dr. Lynne Opperman, professor in biomedical sciences and director of technology development, was invited by Dr. Nancy W. Dickey, Texas A&M Health Science Center president, and Dr. David Carlson, HSC vice president for research and graduate studies, to be the HSC research representative at the annual meeting of the Academy of Medicine, Engineering and Science of Texas Jan. 10-11, 2008, in Houston. American Academy of Periodontology: Dr. Francisco Rivera-Hidalgo, professor and director of research in periodontics, received in July 2008 the American Academy of Periodontology Award for Outstanding Teaching and Mentoring in Periodontics. American Association for Dental Research: Dr. Avadhesh Sharma, associate professor in biomedical sciences, served as the oral session chair of the Periodontal Research Session at the AADR meeting in Dallas April 2-5, 2008. Dr. Mari Koike, assistant professor in biomaterials science, served as a session chair and hosted the Dental Materials Group Reception. Dr. Zhuo “John” Cai, adjunct assistant professor in biomaterials science, served as an abstract reviewer. Four dental students received American Association for Dental Research Bloc Travel Grants, which supported their travel to the International Association for Dental Research 86th General Session and Exhibition in Toronto July 2-5, 2008. Dakota Davis, Amanda Krysiak and Elly Zarchi received the grants as second-year dental students, and David Hoffman received a grant as a third-year dental student. American Association of Endodontists: Dr. Gerald Glickman, professor and chair of endodontics, assumed the president-elect office of the American Association of Endodontists during the group’s 2008 Annual Session April 9-12 in Vancouver, British Columbia. Dr. Jenny He, assistant professor in endodontics, received in December 2007 a $681,338 grant from the AAE Foundation for her project titled “A comparative analysis of endodontic retreatment and single implant supported restorations.” This represents the largest clinical research grant received by an HSC-BCD faculty member. Dr. Takashi Komabayashi, assistant professor in endodontics, was a recipient of an AAE Endodontic Educator Fellowship. American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons: Dr. Roger Alexander, adjunct professor in oral surgery, received the Daniel M. Laskin Award for an Outstanding Predoctoral Educator Oct. 10, 2007, in Honolulu at the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons’ 89th annual meeting. The award is presented annually to an individual identified as the specialty’s most outstanding undergraduate educator. American Association of Orthodontists: Dr. Carmen Elena Briceno, a 2007 orthodontics graduate, received the Milo Hellman Award May 19, 2008, at the American Association of Orthodontists’ annual meeting in Denver. This premier research award in orthodontics recognizes original work of unusual merit and significance. 35

American Dental Association: Dr. K. Vendrell Rankin, professor and associate chair of public health sciences and director of Baylor Tobacco Treatment Services, served in May 2008 as a peer reviewer and represented the American Dental Association during the update process for the U.S. Public Health Service guidelines regarding tobacco cessation practices. Dr. Bob Hutchins, associate professor in biomedical sciences, was named to the ADA’s National Board Dental Examination Part I testlet committee. Dr. Kenneth A. Bolin, associate professor and graduate program director in public health sciences, was invited to attend the Evidence-Based Dentistry Champions Conference at the ADA headquarters in Chicago May 2-3, 2008. The conference organizers invited key stakeholders from private practice, academia and public health agencies for training in EBD practices. Dr. Robert Hinton, professor in biomedical sciences, was selected as a member of the National Board Anatomic Sciences Test Construction Committee. American Dental Education Association: Dr. Gerald Glickman, professor and chair of endodontics, is a member of the American Dental Education Association’s Commission for Change and Innovation in Dental Education. Within the commission, he chairs the Council of Sections Task Force, which developed competencies and foundation knowledge for dentists. The council’s new competencies were approved in April 2008. Dr. Bob Hutchins, associate professor in biomedical sciences, organized a symposium titled “Academic Integrity and the Millennial Dental Student: Faculty Roles and Responsibilities” at the ADEA annual session March 30, 2008, in Dallas. American Student Dental Association: Dusty Janssen, then a third-year dental student, was elected trustee of District 9 of the American Student Dental Association during the group’s annual session Aug. 29 - Sept. 2, 2007, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Ausmus Laursen Dental Hygiene Scholarship: Jeanette Roach, then a senior dental hygiene student, was the first recipient of the new Ausmus Laursen Dental Hygiene Scholarship in spring 2008. The scholarship was created by Mary Ellen Ausmus-Laursen, a 1968 dental hygiene graduate. She wanted to share her love of her profession with current dental hygiene students and created the scholarship in memory of her father and sister. Community Health Charities of America: Pat Lopez, director of human resources, joined in July 2008 the national board of directors for the Community Health Charities of America, a federation of more than 50 national health charities funded by private and public workplace giving campaigns. Dallas Dental Hygienists’ Society: Beatriz Rivera, then a senior dental hygiene student, accepted the BJ Long Memorial Scholarship Feb. 26, 2008, at Student Night sponsored by the Dallas Dental Hygienists’ Society. The $500 award is based on academic accomplishment, leadership, professional goals and need. Foundation of the Pierre Fauchard Academy: David Hoffman, then a third-year dental student, received the Annual Scholarship Award for outstanding academic achievements in dentistry April 22, 2008, from the Foundation of the Pierre Fauchard Academy. The scholarship is for a third-year dental student who demonstrates great potential for developing into an outstanding leader in the profession because of participation in the dental school, community or other worthy activity. 36

Robert E. Gaylord Award: Dr. Richard F. Ceen, professor and director of the graduate program in orthodontics, was named this year’s recipient of the Robert E. Gaylord Award at the orthodontics residents’ graduation party Aug. 15, 2008. The Robert E. Gaylord Award was created to recognize outstanding achievement in upholding the high ideals of humanism and excellence in dental education as exemplified by the life of Dr. Robert E. Gaylord, founder of the college’s orthodontics department. The graduating orthodontics residents choose each year’s award recipient. Global Forum for Health Research: Russell Walther, then a second-year dental student, traveled to Beijing, China, Oct. 29 - Nov. 2, 2007, to participate in Forum 11, the annual meeting of the Global Forum for Health Research, an international nongovernmental organization whose mission is to focus research efforts on the health of the poor. Walther was selected to attend the meeting after receiving an honorable mention for his essay titled “A novel economic approach to solving the 10/90 gap.” Golden Apple Educator Award: Dr. Fred Williams, associate professor in biomedical sciences, was presented with the first Golden Apple Educator Award at the first-year dental students’ luncheon on Aug. 12, 2008. The award was established by Dr. Rena D'Souza, chair of the department, to honor biomedical sciences faculty members for excellence in basic science teaching. Williams received a golden brass apple inscribed with his name and $1,000 for travel to a professional conference on educational technology. Harvard University: Dr. Lynne Opperman, professor in biomedical sciences and director of technology development, was selected to attend the Management Development Program at Harvard University June 14-28, 2008. The course is offered through the Harvard Graduate School of Education Programs in Professional Education. Dr. Robert Spears, associate professor in biomedical sciences, was accepted into the Program for Educators in the Health Professions sponsored by the Harvard Macy Institute. The program is a collaborative effort of the Harvard Medical School, the Harvard Graduate School of Education and the Harvard Business School. Spears attended the program during two intensive sessions in Boston Jan. 13-23, 2008, and May 18-23, 2008. HSC-BCD Faculty Awards: JoAnn Scofield, associate professor in dental hygiene, received the Teaching Excellence Award, and Dr. Paul Dechow, graduate program director and professor in biomedical sciences, received the Service Excellence Award at the annual Faculty Retreat Jan. 3, 2008. International Association of Oral Pathologists: Dr. John Wright, Regents professor and chair of diagnostic sciences, was formally installed as president of the International Association of Oral Pathologists during the group’s biennial congress June 21-28, 2008, in San Francisco. The IAOP represents the global community of oral pathology with members from Africa, Asia, Europe, Australia, Latin America, South America and North America.

International Conference on the Chemistry and Biology of Mineralized Tissues: Dr. Chunlin Qin, assistant professor in biomedical sciences, won an award for best poster presentation, and Dr. Izabela Maciejewska, postdoctoral research associate in biomedical sciences, was a recipient of the Junior Investigator Award at the International Conference on the Chemistry and Biology of Mineralized Tissues in November 2007. Japan Titanium Society: Dr. Toru Okabe, Regents professor and chair of biomaterials science, received the 2007 Science and Technology Award from the Japan Titanium Society in Tokyo, Japan, on Nov. 5. Each year the group selects a small number of prominent scientists from around the world to receive this award based on their research on the properties, characterization and applications of titanium. Okabe’s award marks the first time it has been given to a researcher in the area of dentistry. National Advisory Dental and Craniofacial Research Council: Dr. Rena D’Souza, professor and chair of biomedical sciences, was appointed to serve a four-year term on the National Advisory Dental and Craniofacial Research Council. The council is responsible for consulting with and making recommendations to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research. National Institutes of Health: In April 2008, the college received a National Institutes of Health Oral Health Research Education (R25) Grant. Named CUSPID: Clinicians Using Science Produce Inspired Dentists, the program is directed by an interdisciplinary trio of principal investigators: Dr. Robert Hinton, professor in biomedical sciences; Dr. Dan Jones, professor and chair of public health sciences; and Dr. Charles Berry, associate dean for academic affairs. When fully implemented, CUSPID will add a new course on evidence-based dentistry to each year of the dental curriculum. The goal is to teach students the knowledge, principles and skills of scientific inquiry that dentists need to critically evaluate new information and advances in treatment. National Institute for Dental and Craniofacial Research: A comprehensive training program was funded in July 2008 by a $1.6 million National Research Service Award Institutional Research Training (T32) Grant from the National Institute for Dental and Craniofacial Research. This fouryear project, the largest T32 grant awarded in Texas A&M Health Science Center history, will provide research training and career development for dentist-scientists. The program, named B-STARS: Baylor’s Scientific Training Program for Dental Academic Research Scholars, is directed by Dr. Rena N. D’Souza, professor and chair of biomedical sciences, with co-directors Dr. Paul Dechow, professor in biomedical sciences, and Dr. Perrie Adams of UT Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas. It offers three tracks: a dual degree program (D.D.S./Ph.D.) for predoctoral students, a Ph.D. program for students holding a D.D.S., and a fellowship for postdoctoral students. Participants are mentored by faculty from HSC-BCD, HSCInstitute of Biosciences and Technology, UT Southwestern and Rice University in Houston. National Science Foundation: Dr. Paul Dechow, professor in biomedical sciences, received a National Science Foundation grant titled “Integrative Analysis of Hominid Feeding” for $218,752. The project runs through August 2012 and involves a multidisciplinary and international team of scientists. 38

New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Company: Dr. Toru Okabe, Regents professor and chair of biomaterials science, and Dr. Mari Koike, assistant professor in biomaterials science, were awarded $52,000 for a three-year investigation of the corrosion behavior of the dental magnetic attachment through Tohoku University from a Japanese government agency, New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Company. North and Central Texas Clinical and Translational Science Initiative: A consortium of North Texas institutions received a $34 million NIH Clinical and Translational Science Award. Funded in September 2007, the grant established the North and Central Texas Clinical and Translational Science Initiative, led by Dr. Milton Packer at UT Southwestern and directed at HSC-BCD by Dr. Paul Dechow, professor in biomedical sciences. The ultimate goal of this wide-ranging initiative is to speed the transfer of laboratory discoveries to new therapies that improve human health. The project has created a variety of clinical research training and collaboration opportunities for HSC-BCD faculty. Drs. Carolyn Kerins and Kavitha Viswanathan, assistant professors in pediatric dentistry, received a $25,000 NCTCTSI grant in July 2008 to explore whether a behavior management technique called “child life” could help previously uncooperative pediatric dental patients ages 5 to 10. Oak Cliff Dental Study Club: Rob Cline, a third-year dental student, received the Dr. M.E. Faulkner Memorial Scholarship in August 2008 for his outstanding academic performance during the 2007-2008 academic year. The $500 scholarship is presented by the Oak Cliff Dental Study Club. Physiology and Behavior: Dr. Larry Bellinger, associate dean for research and graduate studies, serves on the editorial board for the journal Physiology and Behavior. Robert Wood Johnson Foundation: Dr. Ernestine Lacy, director of student development, received a nearly $200,000 grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation for the college’s Bridge to Dentistry program. HSC-BCD is one of eight dental schools selected to receive funding to help improve diversity among the student body or increase access to dental care in underserved areas through community-based education. Student American Dental Hygienists’ Association: LeeAnne Nelson, then a senior dental hygiene student and president of the HSC-BCD chapter of the Student American Dental Hygienists’ Association, received the Nicole Eusebio Memorial Service Scholarship from the Texas Dental Hygienists’ Association at the Texas SADHA annual session Feb. 9, 2008, in Austin. Student Clinicians-American Dental Association: Dr. Joseph Meng, then a prosthodontics resident, received the Henry M. Thornton/Student Clinicians-American Dental Association Fellowship in the amount of $2,500. Meng accepted his award during the SCADA Student Clinician Research Program Sept. 28-30, 2007, in San Francisco. Teacher-of-the-Year Awards: Dr. Michael McWatters, assistant professor in restorative sciences, and Marylou Gutmann, professor in dental hygiene, were named the 2008 recipients of the Dental and Dental Hygiene Teacher-of-the-Year Awards. This honor is voted on by students and presented annually by the Baylor College of Dentistry Alumni Association. 39

Texas A&M Health Science Center Presidential Awards: HSC-BCD faculty members received two of the six presidential awards presented Jan. 16, 2008, at the Texas A&M Health Science Center convocation in College Station, Texas. Dr. Stephen Griffin, professor and director of clinics, received the Presidential Award for Excellence in Education and Mentorship; and Dr. Eric Solomon, HSC executive director of institutional research, received the Presidential Award for Excellence in Administrative Support. The Presidential Awards for Excellence are presented to individuals or groups who personify servant leadership in the areas of community outreach, health care services and delivery, research, institutional enhancement, education and mentorship, and administrative support. Texas Dental Association: Dr. Eric Solomon, executive director of institutional research for Texas A&M Health Science Center, received the Service Recognition Award from the Texas Dental Association May 3, 2008, in San Antonio at the group’s annual meeting. Universidad Quetzalcoatl Irapuato: Dr. William W. Hallmon, professor and chair of periodontics, was honored as “Profesor Preclaro” (Distinguished Professor) in a university-wide ceremony at the Universidad Quetzalcoatl Irapuato in Irapuato, Mexico, in April 2008. U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration: Leeanna Bartlett, assistant professor in public health sciences and director of social services, was appointed to the committee developing the 2008-2009 Statewide Coordinated Statement of Need mandated by the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration for the HIV/AIDS population. As a representative, she acts as a key informant for the dental component of the Ryan White CARE Act, working collaboratively with the Department of State Health Services.

KEY INDICATORS

KEY INDICATORS This section identifies key indicators of quality at the College.

PROGRAMS Educational Programs Offered • Baccalaureate and master’s degrees in Dental Hygiene • Doctor of Dental Surgery • Postgraduate residency training in General Dentistry, Endodontics, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (M.D./O.M.S.), Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Orthodontics, Pediatric Dentistry, Periodontics, and Prosthodontics • M.S. in Oral Biology, Biomaterials and Health Professions Education awarded by the College • M.S. and Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences awarded by the HSC Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences 2007-08 National Board Examination & Licensing Examination (WREB) Results Program

Dental

NBDE Part I (2-07 to 1-08)

NBDE Part II

NBDHE

WREB

(5-07 to 4-08)

(3-08)

(5-08)

BCD

Nat’l

% Pass

BCD

Nat’l

% Pass

82.9

100%

82.1

81.2

95.5%

Dental Hygiene

BCD

Nat’l

% Pass

97.7% 82.8

83.3

100%

*Pass rates represent percent passing on the first attempt

2007-08 State Performance Indicators Indicators

Goal

2007-08 Results

% Dental students passing NBE Part I on 1st try

90%

100%

% Dental students passing NBE Part II on 1st try

90%

96%

% Dental graduates licensed in Texas

75%

83%

% Dental graduates admitted to Adv. Educ. Programs in General Dentistry

10%

% Allied health graduates passing licensure exam on 1st try

90%

100%

% Allied health graduates licensed in Texas

70%

95%

STUDENTS Fall 2008 Applications for the Dental and Dental Hygiene Programs Dental Ethnicity

White

746

Hispanic

130

Asian

362

International

Unknown

Texas

730

109

Out of State

579

Males

639

Females

670

113

1,309

120

African American

Native American

Residence

Foreign Gender

Dental Hygiene

Total

STUDENTS 2007-08 Student Characteristics and Graduation First Year Students (Entering Fall 08, First Time Only Students)

Dental Hygiene

Predoctoral Dental

GPA- Cumulative

3.60

3.51

GPA- Science

3.46

3.45

DAT- Academic Average Gender Diversity

18.8 Males

Females

Asian

Hispanic

African American

Native American

White

46 100

Total 1st year enrollment

All Students (2007-2008 Student Body) Gender

Dental Hygiene

Predoctoral Dental

Graduate

Males

186

Females

191

Asian

Hispanic

African American

Native American

White

193

Total student enrollment

377

131

Students graduated (8-07 to 8-08)

Diversity

FACULTY 2007 Faculty Scholarly Activity*

2008 Fall Faculty by Race/Ethnicity Full-Time Faculty*

All Faculty

White

72%

White

187

77%

Black

Hispanic

17%

Asian

14%

<1%

127

100%

244

100%

Asian Native Am Total

Native Am Total

Category

Unique Number of Publications**

Articles Chapters Abstracts/Posters Books Total

Total URM **

11%

Total URM

10%

*Full time faculty is 80% FTE and above **Underrepresented minority

105

151

102

142

221

309

These totals are for the 2007 calendar year.

No duplicate publications

*** Reflect the number of faculty reporting publications. Any given publication may have multiple authors.

2008 Faculty by Rank and Gender Full-Time*

Total Number Reported By Faculty ***

Male

Female

Total

All

Professor

Associate

Assistant

145

Instructor

Total

127

161

240

Tenured

Total

Male

Female

*Full time is 80% FTE and above

Total

PATIENT CARE 2007-08 Service Provided in HSC-BCD Clinics* Total Patient Visits

Total Patients Seen

100,673

19,867

*Includes treatment by dental hygiene, dental, and advanced education students and faculty in various professional service clinics at the College

2007-08 Service Provided in HSC-BCD Specialized Centers Specialized Centers

Type of Service

Patient Service

Craniofacial Research & Diagnosis Center

Provides national leadership in the study of craniofacial growth and developmental disorders

1,429 patient visits

Center for Maxillofacial Prosthodontics

Replaces lost facial structures due to acquired or congenital defects and disabilities, using the latest technology

1,893 patient visits

Limited Care Clinic

Treats dental emergencies and conduct quality assurance activities

1,156 patient visits

Oral and Maxillofacial Imaging Center

Advanced diagnostic imaging for management and treatment of complex dental cases

5,422 patients imaged

Oral Pathology Diagnostic Service

Biopsy service for the community

7,349 biopsies

Salivary Dysfunction Clinic

Serves patients suffering distress caused by disorders or damage to the salivary glands

441 patients visits

Sjögren’s Multi-Specialty Referral Center

Enhances collaboration among medical and dental specialists in the care of patients with Sjögren’s syndrome, a debilitating chronic autoimmune disease

(in above Salivary Dysfunction totals)

Stomatology Center

Facilitates diagnosis and treatment of patients with debilitating problems of the mouth

950 patient visits

Tobacco Intervention and Education Clinic

Offers tobacco cessation, counseling and pharmacotherapy for patients of record

102 patient visits

Total

18,742 patient visits

COMMUNITY SERVICE

2007-08 Community-Based Service Location

Service

# Served

Baylor Emergency Room

Emergency care

Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Medical Center

Treatment of medically compromised children & siblings

Provider*

Office**

Grad

Pedo Perio Endo

39,005

DDS

1,281

3,905

Clinical Community Service Activities

Screenings, health fairs & dental clinics

Community Dental Care Clinics

Treatment for underserved children, adults and seniors at East Dallas, Bluitt Flowers, deHaro-Saldivar & Vickery Meadow clinics

1,264

Grad DDS DH

Pedo PHS DH

Dallas County Sealant Initiative

Sealants (elementary schools)

2,160

DDS & DH

PHS

Dental Oncology Education Program

Cancer education for health providers & other non-professionals

Faculty

PHS

Juvenile Detention Center

Dental treatment

Students & Faculty

PHS

Mayorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Back to School Fair (August)

Screening and fluoride varnish

800

Faculty, Staff & Students

PHS

Project Dental Awareness

Health education and career awareness (K12 schools)

450

Staff

Schools, Churches, Health Fairs, Community Programs, Industry

Oral screenings, oral examinations, health education

2,328

TX Scottish Rite Hospital

Treatment for medically compromised children

2,458

Special Projects

Miscellaneous

Spit Tobacco Prevention Network

Tobacco prevention education

Tooth Talk

119,283 1,978

520 38,093

Health education at schools, Science Place & other (K-12)

Total People Served

6,672

Grad DDS & DH

Faculty & Staff

PHS

DDS & DH

220,197

*Provider: DDS- Dental students; DH- Dental Hygiene students (there is some overlap in the count between dental hygiene and dental services); Grad- Graduate students **Office: DH- Dental Hygiene; Endo- Endodontics; OS- Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery; Pedo- Pediatric Dentistry; Perio- Periodontics; PHS- Public Health Sciences; SA- Student Affairs; SS- Social Services

Pedo

RESEARCH 2007-08 Expenditures for Research & Other Sponsored Programs Direct Costs

Facilities & Administration

Total

Research

$3,525,569

$1,098,209

$4,623,778

Other Sponsored Programs

$119,971

Totals

$3,645,540

$119,971 $1,098,209

$4,743,749

GIVING 2007-2008 Gifts to HSC-BCD Number of Gifts

Amount of Gifts

116

$2,912,342

Note: Totals do not include giving to Baylor Oral Health Foundation, Baylor College of Dentistry Alumni Association and Texas A&M Health Science Center Foundation to benefit HSC-BCD.

STRATEGIC PLAN ACCOMPLISHMENTS

STRATEGIC PLAN ACCOMPLISHMENTS This section highlights accomplishments from HSC-BCDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2005-2012 Strategic Plan. The number in parentheses at the end of each accomplishment identifies the specific objective that is being addressed. This information represents the third reporting of progress on this strategic plan.

GOAL 1. EDUCATION Baylor College of Dentistry is committed to providing educational programs that prepare its students to be dentists, dental hygienists, dental specialists, educators, and scientists, while fostering professionalism, critical thinking and commitment to life-long learning. National Board & WREB Performance- HSC-BCD students again performed very well on these examinations. The dental students had a 100 percent first-time pass rate on the National Board Examination Part I, 95.5 percent on Part II and 97.7 percent on the WREB. Dental hygiene students excelled with a 100 percent pass rate on the National Board Examination and 100 percent on the WREB. (objective 1.1) Implant Curriculum- In the ongoing effort to provide every dental student with an implant experience, an assistant director, Dr. Khal Ajlouni, was appointed in 2007. All of the students in the senior class of 2008 had an implant case in their assigned family of patients. Production from implants has increased from $5,248 in 2005-2006 to $60,103 in 2007-2008. (objective 1.2) Competency-Based Curriculum Review- The D3/D4 follow-up course reviews were compiled and finally reviewed by the Curriculum Committee last spring. The competency document review is in progress and should be completed in fall 2008. (objective 1.3) Developing Evidence-Based Thinking- Faculty in biomedical sciences and public health sciences received a National Institutes of Health R25 Oral Health Research Education grant in April 2008 that focused on curriculum changes to better prepare dental students for evidence-based practice. The specific aims of the grant were to (1) create a curricular theme throughout all four years of dental school centered on the knowledge, principles and skills of scientific inquiry necessary for the dentist to critically evaluate new information and advances in treatment and to participate in dental practice research networks; (2) implement enrichment activities through a Dental Scholars Program that will provide a subset of dental students with additional training and experiences in clinical and translational research; and (3) implement a faculty development program that will enhance the ability of all faculty to teach students sound scientific rationale for the incorporation of new information and technologies into oral healthcare. A new course for D1 students, Evidence-Based Dentistry and Clinical Research (6860), will be implemented in fall 2008. Work has also begun on an instrument for measuring knowledge, attitudes and practices about evidence-based dentistry that will be used to track changes in College culture over the course of the grant. Efforts to enhance faculty skills in critical analysis of published literature are underway in a subset of faculty. In addition, planning has begun to broaden the scope of the annual Research Day in April to include clinical case presentations and ultimately evidence-based and translational presentations. (objective 1.4) 50

Electronic Curriculum Resources- A survey was conducted in May 2008 to assess student preferences for using e-technology for teaching and learning. The results were that some of the Collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s strategic initiatives should move faster and some should be changed. Those needing to move faster included development of e-course materials such as lectures recorded with Camtasia, use of Blackboard for centralizing e-resources and posting grades and faculty training. Those needing to change direction included the forwarding of school email to personal accounts, adding wireless network hot spots and simplifying external access to the network. Use of Camtasia in fall 2008 courses is expected to ramp up with support from Media personnel and purchase of a high throughput computer to encode presentations. Hands-on workshops on technology skills (PowerPoint, Excel, Blackboard) by Dr. Bob Hutchins and Ms. Carmina Castro are continuing, and clickers will be used in some D1-D3 courses. Alternative means of producing Camtasia recordings (Tegrity) is under exploration. An increase in courses using Blackboard is expected for the 2008-2009 academic year. (objective 1.6) Cultural Competence- All entering dental and dental hygiene students will participate in a new four-hour cultural diversity course, Cultural Competency (6850), in fall 2008 that is focused on patient-treatment issues. The faculty also will be introduced to this new material at the November 2008 mini-retreat. (objective 1.7) Improving the Graduate Education Curriculum- The student evaluations for graduate core courses went online in fall 2006. Of the 18 graduate core courses evaluated, 17 had mean ratings over 3.60 and all 18 exceeded the goal of 3.00 (on a scale of 1-5). (objective 1.8)

GOAL 2. FACULTY, STAFF, STUDENTS, ALUMNI Baylor College of Dentistry is committed to recruiting, retaining, developing and investing in exemplary and diverse faculty, staff and students and to fostering strong alumni relations in an environment that is conducive to personal and professional growth. Kellogg/ADEA Comprehensive Dental Faculty Development Program- This grant program funds all the tuition for the selected graduate students who primarily are underrepresented minorities or from disadvantaged backgrounds. In exchange, the students commit to teach at a dental school after graduation for the number of years they were funded. The college had three participants in this program during the 2007-2008, one enrolled in the orthodontic program, one in pediatric dentistry and one in the Health Professions Education Program. One of these students recently obtained a teaching position in pediatric dentistry at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. Another is teaching in the orthodontic department at Indiana University. The first graduate of this program obtained a teaching position at the University of Nevada Las Vegas orthodontic program in 2006-2007. (objective 2.1) 51

New Faculty Orientation- Thirty-six faculty members have attended orientation sessions since they began in December 2005. Seven faculty members attended the December 2007 New Faculty Orientation. There have been a total of four sessions offered. (objectives 2.1 & 2.2) Peer Review for Faculty- Since the new peer review program began in January 2006, three faculty members have gone through the review process and had their teaching evaluated by fellow faculty members. Three more faculty members have requested evaluations. The Peer Review Task Force was reconvened to discuss strategies to improve output. Ten additional faculty members were recommended to be reviewers and six agreed to serve. (objective 2.2) Staff Recruitment and Development- The Human Resources staff participated in two Texas Workforce recruitment job fairs and attended Accredited Training Institute advisory board meetings to target underrepresented minority dental assistants. An HR staff member also represented HSC-BCD as a speaker at Longfellow Middle School on career day. The office offered three Employee Enrichment programs (Lunch & Learn): “Planning for your Retirement,” “Going Green” and “High Five to a Healthier Tomorrow.” The office continues to present information regarding benefits at Faculty Forum and department chair meetings. (objective 2.3) Staff Retreat- Human Resources worked with Staff Forum to hold the second Staff Retreat to develop and cross-train personnel. The topics included conflict resolution, loving your job, nutrition, investment strategies, safety tips and managing stress. (objective 2.3) K-12 Dental Career Awareness- There were 573 7th-12th grade students from the Dallas Independent School District who participated in dental awareness events and counseling activities. (objective 2.4) Funding for Bridge to Dentistry- The College’s Bridge to Dentistry program received a nearly $200,000 grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. HSC-BCD is one of only eight dental schools selected to receive funding to improve diversity among the student body or increase access to dental care in underserved areas through community-based education. (objective 2.4) Summer Enrichment Programs- Thirty-eight 10th and 11th grade students participated in the summer programs. Twenty-one 12th graders, 11 pre-college students and 25 college students participated in the more extended summer programs. Of the 12th graders who participated from 2000-2007, 90 percent have applied to college and 91 percent of those were accepted. Of the college students who participated in the sessions from 1997-2007, 86 percent have applied to dental or other health professions schools and 76 percent of those have been accepted. (objective 2.4)

Post-Baccalaureate Program- In this program, students from culturally diverse and disadvantaged backgrounds spend one year after college graduation in a rigorous curriculum focused on Dental Aptitude Test preparation and upper-division science courses. Students who meet detailed performance criteria are accepted at HSC-BCD. Sixteen students participated in the 2007-2008 program. Thirteen of these students and one student from the 2006-2007 program entered as first-year dental students at HSC-BCD in fall 2008, and six previous participants are now second-year students. (objective 2.4) Diverse First Year Dental Class- The first-year dental class (entering fall 2008) was quite diverse, with 15 African-American students (10 in 2006), 21 Hispanic (12 in 2006), 15 Asians, three Native American and 46 white. Underrepresented minorities (URMs-African American, Hispanic and Native American) made up 39 percent (39/100) of the class. The increase in diversity during the last several years is largely due to the Admissions Committee placing more emphasis on considering the entire student in a "whole-file review." Although the overwhelming criterion for admission is still academic achievement, a range of non-academic factors are considered in order to assemble a class of qualified students that is richly diverse in a variety of ways. (objective 2.4) Student Retention Strategies- Seventy-eight students sought academic counseling in the 2007-2008 year. Sixty percent of the D1 students, 30 percent of the D2 and 12 percent of D3 and D4 and five dental hygiene students sought personal counseling. An additional six also were offered outside professional services. Due to these efforts, 98-100 percent of dental students and 100 percent of dental hygiene students were retained in the 2007-2008 year. (objective 2.5) Career Development Programs- Students had the opportunity to attend a number of professional meetings, including meetings of the American Dental Education Association, the American Student Dental Association, the Student National Dental Association and the Hispanic Dental Association. Regarding student attendance at professional events, all D1 students attended the TDA First Year Luncheon, 95 percent of D1 students attended the Dallas County Dental Society First Year Dinner, all D4 students participated in the ADA Success Seminar and 80 percent of D4s attended the TDA Senior Evening. (objective 2.6) 53

GOAL 3. RESEARCH Baylor College of Dentistry is committed to expanding the research culture of the College to ensure that its research activities contribute to the understanding of basic biological and pathological processes and are translated into advances in patient care. Grant Support- In 2007-2008, 72 grants were submitted and 30 were funded for a funding rate of 41.7 percent. This exceeded the goal of 25 percent funding. The total research expenditures for the year were $4,623,778 (direct and indirect). (objective 3.1) Basic Science Grants- Using U24 funds, Drs. Rena D’Souza, Hitesh Kapadia and Chunlin Qin were hired in 2006, and in 2007, Drs. M. Douglas Benson, Jerry Feng, Jay Groppe and L Bruno Ruest were hired in BMS. Drs. Rena D’Souza, Jerry Feng and Chunlin Qin each came with an R01 grant. During the 2007-2008 fiscal year. Drs. Jerry Feng, Jay Groppe, Hitesh Kapadia and Chunlin Qin received fundable scores on three R01s and one R21 totaling more than $3,500,000 in direct costs. Drs. Robert Hinton, Charles Berry and Dan Jones had an R25 grant funded for $589,000, and Dr. Rena D’Souza had a training grant funded for $1,500,000. Dr. Paul Dechow had an equipment grant funded for $345,000. Dr. L Bruno Ruest has received a grant from the American Heart Association. (objective 3.1) Lab Space- In the main building, the only laboratory being remodeled is Dr. Chunlin Qin’s, and it should be completed before the end of 2008. (objective 3.1) Clinical/Translational Research Grants- Dr. Jenny He was funded in January 2008 for $681,000 by the American Foundation for Endodontists. Drs. Oksana Budinskaya and Aparna Naidu had $15,000 grants funded by the HSC VP Research Faculty Development Program. Drs. Khaldoun Ajlouni, Victor Setien and Kavitha Viswanathan/Carolyn Kerins had NIH CTSA pilot grants funded for $25,000. Dr. Peter Buschang was previously awarded an R21 grant from NIH, $252,410, to conduct clinical research. Most recently Dr. Peter Buschang received a $278,000 NIH subcontract to do TMJ clinical research. Dr. Jerry Cheng received an excellent score on an NIH submitted grant for $228,000 and will resubmit. Dr. Francisco Rivera-Hildalgo has submitted a $288,000 grant to a company. A number of other faculty members have submitted grants <$100,000 to various funding agencies. HSC-BCD has exceeded the goal of three submitted grants in 2008 with at least a 25 percent funding rate. Three NIH SBIR grants have been funded (Opperman 07-08; Opperman 08-09; Cheng 07-08). Dr. Jerry Cheng received an excellent score on a NIH R21 and has resubmitted. (objective 3.2)

Support for Junior Faculty- In December, Dr. John Ivy from the Texas A&M Office of Proposal Development came to the College to give a one-day seminar on grant writing; 23 faculty members were in attendance and the majority were junior faculty. Drs. Kim Perry and Takashi Komabayashi are Fellows in the CTSA grant and have been given 75 percent release to work on developing skills to become clinical translational researchers. The College has 20 full-time D.D.S./Ph.D., M.D./Ph.D. faculty members and five are PIs on major grants. This is 25 percent and less than our 40 percent target. (objective 3.2) BCD Clinical Research Program- In 2006, the Dean implemented the Clinical Research Program that allows for release time for clinical faculty to do research. Since then, four faculty members (Drs. Celeste Abraham, Jenny He, Susan Roshan and Margaret Yanus) have participated in the program, and Drs. Stan Ashworth and Ben Meyrat are starting the program. The Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies continues to support these junior clinical faculty membersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; research with $10,000 grants. (objective 3.2) SWMC Clinical Research Program- Dr. Perry is in the third year and Dr. Komabayashi is in the first year of the K12 program (Clinical Research Career Development Program) with UT Southwestern Medical School. (objective 3.2) Summer Research Program- The summer of 2008 was another successful year for student research at HSC-BCD. Overall, 35 students participated with 29 being D2 students and six incoming D1 students. Out of that group, 27 submitted abstracts to the 2009 IADR meeting in Miami, Fla. In addition, five students presented their research findings at the 2008 IADR meeting in Toronto, and four of these were awarded a $1,000 travel grant from the IADR to participate in the meetings. One student, Olga Jasina, received a prestigious NIH Summer Research Fellowship in Bethesda, Md. This now marks six out of the last seven years that HSC-BCD has had a student receive one of these outstanding opportunities. Eight students represented the dental school at the 2008 Hinman National Student Research Meeting in Memphis, Tenn, the largest number of students ever sent to this meeting. Also, one student, Sarah Parker, was a finalist at the 2008 American Dental Association meeting in San Antonio, Texas. Lastly, at the 2008 AADR meeting, Niyati Mehta won 2nd place in the Biomedical Sciences division of the AADR Caulk-Dentsply competition. (objective 3.3) 55

GOAL 4. PATIENT CARE Baylor College of Dentistry is committed to providing quality care in an environment that is sensitive to the needs of each patient. Customer Service Training- Customer service training has resulted in 94 percent customer satisfaction. (objective 4.1) Patient Assignment- A new policy for accepting screening appointments was implemented, reducing the number of patients waiting for treatment assignment. (objective 4.2) Instrument Leasing & Central Sterilization- The instrument leasing and central sterilization project is planned for implementation in July 2009. Students will no longer need to buy their instruments. (objective 4.2) Quality Assurance- A feature of the electronic patient record allows automated audits at each patient visit by students, faculty or staff. This resulted in a greatly increased number of audits and a decrease in record errors. (objective 4.3)

GOAL 5. OUTREACH Baylor College of Dentistry is committed to providing outreach programs for the benefit of the community and the state. Elective Community-Based Experience for Dental Students- Eighty-one students in the D4 class selected a Community Preceptor Program course in summer of 2008. Under the guidance of 76 preceptor dentists, they treated patients in various clinics, including the Indian Health Service, the Public Health Serviceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Community-Oriented Primary Care clinics and Federally Qualified Health Centers. They also observed treatment management in various group and solo practices. (objective 5.1) Required Community-Based Experience for Dental Students- As part of the Community Dentistry Externship (PHS 9080), fourthyear students spend up to six days on rotations through the Juvenile Detention Center, Community Dental Careâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Vickery Meadow dental clinic (started in October 2007) and the Dallas County Sealant Initiative. In addition, students travel to nursing home facilities in the Dallas area as part of the rotation. At the Detention Center, students provide emergency and restorative care to children ages 5-18. At Vickery Meadow, students treat both adults and children. In the Sealant Initiative, students place sealants on DISD secondgrade students. Nursing home treatment involves restorative and surgical treatments in preparation for patientsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; prosthetic restorative treatments. In the academic year 2007-2008, students treated 1,978 patients at the Detention Center, approximately 1,264 at the Community Dental Care clinics and 2,160 as part of the Sealant Initiative. 56

The dental students had other community service requirements. In the D3 year, they are required to plan and conduct two educational presentations at such sites as elementary schools, community colleges, nursing homes and senior citizen centers. In the D4 year, they are required to provide oral health screenings and/or treatment at community sites. Last year, D4 students treated 480 patients at 48 public health dental clinics, educated/screened 30,050 people at 44 health fairs and screened 833 students at five elementary schools. (objective 5.1) Required Community-Based Experience for Dental Hygiene Students- As part of the Public Health/Community Health course (4530), second-year dental hygiene students educate the public on oral health through various outlets in the community including health fairs, elementary schools, PTA functions, Dallas County Dental Hygiene Society events and HSC-BCD Sealant Days. The students are required to make two school site visits and participate in at least two dental-health-related community service activities. They are also asked to identify an “at risk” community, assess its needs and provide education, as part of a final project for the course. This final project encourages the students to provide services in diverse areas such as nursing homes, teen pregnancy centers, juvenile detention centers and diabetes outpatient clinics. In the academic year 2007-2008, dental hygiene students provided oral health education outreach to approximately 2,328 individuals in the community setting. (objective 5.1) Mayor’s Back to School Fair- The Mayor’s Back to School Fair was held on August 7, 2008, at Dallas Fair Park in the Centennial Building. The fair was free for Dallas school children from low-income families. By visiting four categories of service providers during the event, they received free school supplies. Sixty-seven student, faculty and staff volunteers from HSC-BCD were involved in treating over 800 K-6th-grade children. They provided quick "flashlight exams," fluoride varnish and referrals for further treatment. Spanish translators were available to convey to parents what was seen during the mini-screenings. Former Mayor Laura Miller personally invited HSC-BCD to participate four years ago, and the College’s services have become an integral and valued part of the event. Other than immunizations, the HSC-BCD booth is the only one that performs a service that immediately benefits the children. (objective 5.2) The Science Place- Two D3 students went to the Museum of Nature and Science on Thursday mornings and provided oral health educational presentations to groups of elementary school children. (objective 5.3) 57

GOAL 6. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT Baylor College of Dentistry is committed to creating its future by developing new resources to support the goals of the College, to enhance its reputation and to plan a state-of-the-art dental school. Updated Website- The new BCD Web has been launched and completed. Departmental sites currently are being developed and/or updated. (objective 6.1) New Dental School- The New Dental School Building Committee was charged to evaluate the future of dental education and the impact any changes will have on facilities and clinic design. Although the committee was deliberately limited to seven members, they were charged with involving a number of other individuals at BCD as resources to complete their task. The Committee met 15 times and conducted a series of fact-finding visits to other U.S. dental schools. A report containing their findings and recommendations was submitted in December 2007. (objective 6.2) New Education and Research Building- The HSC has requested $60,000,000 in Tuition Revenue Bond funding for a new Education and Research Building in Dallas. The financing of this building may be authorized by the 2009 Texas Legislative Session. (objective 6.2)

Texas A&M Health Science Center Baylor College of Dentistry 2007-2008 Annual Report 3302 Gaston Avenue Dallas, Texas 75246 Produced June 2009