CLASSNOTES NEWS FROM FELLOW ALUMNI

1950s

Dr. Bernard Zeldow (D’56) was profiled in the American Association of Endodontics (AAE) monthly email publication Communiqué on his life and career as an endodontist. At almost 96 years old, he is one of the organizations oldest members.

Evelyn McQueeney (DH’59) is living life in North Carolina and enjoying every second of it!

Dr. Lloyd Shaver (D’57) retired from the United States Army and practiced as a prosthodontist until retirement. He now enjoys playing golf twice a week with his friends.

The late Jay I. Glat (D'59), who recently passed, is remembered for his love of Penn Dental Medicine and his active engagement in organized dentistry. Among his leadership roles, he was a past president of the New York County Dental Society and the New York State Dental Association and served as General Chairman of the Greater New York Dental Meeting.

1960s

Dr. Anastassios Koussis (D’61) celebrated his 89th birthday and enjoys volunteering his time at Caridad Medical Center in Florida. While volunteering, he treats low-income patients and feels an enormous sense of satisfaction when he sees his patients walk out with a smile on their faces. He says he is forever grateful to Penn Dental Medicine for allowing him to pursue his life’s dream of becoming a dentist.

Dr. Myron Allukian Jr. (D’64) was presented with the Massachusetts Public Health Association’s highest honor, the Paul Revere Award for Lifetime Achievement, in recognition of his unwavering commitment to public health. He is the first dentist to have received the award which was presented during the Association’s 150th Anniversary Meeting in November 2022.

Dr. Robert Hall (D’64) spent several years in Germany training as a U.S. Army Dental Officer after graduating from Penn Dental Medicine. Upon moving back to the States after his service, he spent time as a Clinical Instructor at the University of Connecticut’s School of Dental Medicine and participated on the admissions committee. He is now retired and enjoying a quieter life.

1970s

Dr. Allen Crawford (D’71) retired in September after working in the field for over 50 years.

Dr. Jeffrey Ingber (GD’71, GD’72) and Dr. Harold Baumgarten (D77, GD’82) were recently inducted as Life Fellows of the Greater New York Academy of Prosthodontics, an honor for those who have demonstrated accomplishments and proficiency in prosthodontics and made meaningful contributions to the discipline. Drs. Ingber and Baumgarten currently practice at Amsterdam Dental Group with fellow alumni Dr. Howard Fraiman (D’91, GD’93, GD’94), Dr. Caleb Cross (D’11, GD’15), Dr. Brian Kasten (D’13, GD’17), and Dr. Thomas Yoo (D’18, GD’22)

Dr. Richard Brogadir (D’73) has been practicing dentistry for almost 50 years though retired from full-time practice back in 2016. Although semi-retired, he works twice a week and says he is blessed to still have the skills to necessary practice dentistry.

Dr. Roger Lacoste (D’74) retired from endodontic practice in Southeastern Massachusetts leaving his four practices to his two daughters, Dr. Katherine Suprenant (D’00), Dr. Danielle Kilmartin (D’99, GD’00), nephew Dr. Mark Doherty (D’03), and son of Dr. Mark Doherty Sr. (D’74).

Dr. Edward Rossomando’s (D’64) non-profit, The Center for Research and Education in Technology (CRET) Inc, recently opened its fifth Innovation Center at Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) Dental School. He was surprised and honored to have the Center at LMU dedicated to him in honor of his contributions to dental education. The photo included shows Dr. Rossomando and Ms. Susan Ferrante CRET's COB at the dedication ceremony.

Dr. Joseph Greenberg (D’72, GD’75, GD’76) retired in October but continues to follow his passion for oral health and has been working with the non-profit Kids Smiles and the Alliance for Oral Health Across Borders.

Dr. Edwin Slade (D’74) recently was appointed to the Board of Directors for the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care. During their 2022-2023 term, the Board of Directors will advocate for patient safety, provide strategic guidance on program development and administration, and share ideas to ensure the continued success of the organization.

Dr. Howard Kantrowitz (D’76) retired from his long-time general practice in Franklin Square, NY, and is now enjoying time with his four children and six grandchildren.

Dr. David Fenster (D’77, GD’80) released a song titled Paradise in a Cloud with Tom Marshall of Phish and recorded with Anthony Krizan of the Spin Doctors. The song is available on Apple Music, Spotify, and YouTube.

Dr. Douglas Reich (D’78) retired from his private practice of 40 years but is keeping himself busy as the Chairman of the Division of Dentistry at Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia.

1980s

Dr. Donald Rebhun (D’80) recently retired from his private practice of oral and maxillofacial surgery and left the practice in the hands of his son, Chad. He’s still teaching once a week at Penn Dental Medicine in the OMFS clinic and is enjoying the rest of retirement with his wife, Dr. Francine BraunsteinRebhun (D’82) and their grandchildren.

Dr. Richard Oshrain (D’81) has been appointed the Chairman of the Greater New York Dental Meeting (GNYDM) for 2022-2023. The GNYDM is the largest dental meeting in the United States.

Dr. Wilferd (Wil) Vachon (D’81) is working as a clinical associate at Penn Dental Medicine and enjoys working with the various faculty members and students at the school.

Dr. Michael Yasner (C’79 D’83 GD’84 GD’86) and Dr. Valerie Yasner (C’79, D’83, GD’86) met Dr. Steven Baron (D’67) by happenstance while walking through the streets of Tel Aviv. Dr. Baron warmly welcomed them and spent time talking about his Penn experience. He has been living and practicing in Tel Aviv since 1983!

Dr. Wayne Maibaum (D’84) is now retired from dentistry and living in Danbury, CT. He now spends some of his time helping his daughter run her marmalade company, Maytree Marmalade.

Dr. Laurel Adrian-Termini (D’85) and her friend Pia de Girolamo are jointly hosting an art collaboration exhibit at the Pandemic Flower Show at the Da Vinci Art Alliance Gallery in Philadelphia from May 4-24, 2023, celebrating floral beauty.

Dr. James Patrick Murphy’s (D’88) daughter, Maggie, was recently accepted to Penn’s undergraduate Class of 2027!

Dr. Stuart Hoffman (D’89) is celebrating 30 years in private practice at Calabasas Orthodontics. Recently he was inducted into the American College of Dentists, The International College of Dentists, and the Pierre Fauchard Academy of Dentists. He continues to serve as an adjunct faculty professor, in the Division of Orthodontics at USC’s Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry going on 18 years. Dr. Hoffman enjoys keeping in contact with many of his Penn Dental Medicine colleagues as well.

Dr. Gerald Herman (D’82) wrote and published his first book of original photography titled “Eidetic Imagery/ Photography and Words.”

Dr. Lyn Allee (D’83) recently retired after working in pediatric dentistry for over 30 years

Dr. George Feldman (D’83, GPR’91) currently has a joint faculty appointment as an assistant professor in the Department of Orthopedic Research and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Thomas Jefferson University. His lab is currently trying to find a treatment and early diagnostic test for medicationrelated osteonecrosis of the jaw.

Dr. Sheppard Webb (D’84) recently retired from his cardiothoracic surgery practice but is still engaged in general surgery didactics at Stony Brook Southampton Medicine and Flushing Hospital. He is also participating in COVID-19 research and stays in touch with his D’84 classmates despite his career taking a different path.

Dr. Ofer Sarne (GD’93) graduated from the Faculty of Dental Medicine, the Hebrew University and Hadassah, Jerusalem, in 1989. In 1993 he joined the international specialty program in the Orthodontic Department at the Goldschlager School of Dental Medicine, Tel-Aviv University (TAU) and since 2014 he has led the orthodontic post-graduate program at TAU. Dr. Sarne maintains a private practice limited to adolescent and adult Orthodontics in Ramat Hasharon, Israel. In October, he welcomed Dean Wolff during Penn Dental Medicine’s visit to Tel Aviv and Jerusalem

Dr. Kalindi Patwa (D’94) has been running her practice for the last 15 years in San Jose, California. Her son is currently an undergraduate student at Penn.