Dr. Ken Hargreaves, in an editorial

in the October 2004 JOE, wrote

about “On Shoulders of Giants.” In

this editorial, Dr. Hargreaves talks

about the dearth of clinical scientists

and how it is important to develop

a new generation of these scientists.

In passing, he remarks about the loss

of those giants that came before and

that had passed on within the year

(2003-04) that he wrote his editorial.

He named I. B. Bender, Sam Seltzer,

Jacob Freedland and others who had

contributed so much to our early base

of knowledge.

Since that editorial, we can add

two more giants to the departed list,

and those are Herb Schilder (2006)

and Franklin Weine (July 10, 2012).

Frank was not only one of my partners

in practice for over 25 years, but he

was a friend. Frank wanted everyone

to excel in our specialty. He gave

of himself freely, as evidenced by

the Louis I. Grossman award from

the AAE. �e award recognizes an

author for cumulative publication of

signi�cant research studies that have

made an extraordinary contribution to

endodontology. Frank was a Diplomate

of the American Board of Endodontics

back when there were even fewer than

20% of the AAE membership that were

Boarded.

When I was “growing up” in

endodontics, I was learning from

Seltzer, Bender, Schilder, Weine,

Naidorf, Ingle, and many others. My

past giants were Coolidge, Johnston,

Jasper, Blaney, and Grossman just

to name a few. As we try to keep up

with the latest endodontic literature,

we can still �nd references in the

bibliographies of the current literature

to those past giants. But those

references to the past giants are getting

fewer and fewer. Much of the earlier

work is being repeated with more

current and valid scienti�c methods.

�e giants had it right, as much of our

current clinical research is proving. As

Mark Twain said; “a favorite theory

of mine—to wit, that no occurrence

is sole and solitary, but is merely

a repetition of a thing which has

happened before, and perhaps o�en.”

�at is when I ask myself, have I read

that before?

Heading in the Right Direction

On a much happier note, the

number of Board Eligible candidates

taking the orals and submitting case

history

Continued on page 2

On Shoulders of Giants

VOLUME XVI, ISSUE 2 • FALL 2012 • EDITOR: JAN O’DELL, DDS, MFS

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

1 On Shoulders of Giants

2 Mentoring for the ABE Exam!

3 Financial Statement

4 Board Review and Scientific Update 2013

5 Fourth Annual Board Review and Scientific Update Program

6 Board Review Registration Form

7 2012 Summer Conference Review

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OFFICERSDr. Christopher Wenckus, President Director / Mentoring / WebsiteDr. Shep Goldstein, President-Elect Director Summer ConferenceDr. Sandra Madison, Immediate Past PresidentDr. Kenneth Spolnik, Director / TreasurerDr. Randolph Todd, Director / Board Review Course SecretaryDr. Josanne O’Dell, Director / EditorDr. Kirk A. Coury, Director / MarketingDr. Priya Shama Chand, Director / Mentoring / Website AssistantDr. Kenneth Namerow, Director / BRC AssistantDr. Colleen C. Shull, Director / Mentoring AssistantDr. Keith Krell, ConsultantSusan Hawkinson, Executive Secretary

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2On Shoulders of Giantscontinued from page 1

portfolios continues to improve each year. !is

November in St. Louis, the Board has reservations

for 132 candidates to sit for the orals. Margie Hannen

and the Board had to add an additional half day to the

three day schedule to accommodate the entire group.

And the numbers are starting to climb with the case

history portfolios also. Building on Dr. Chand’s

remarks in this edition of the Pinnacle, here are some

additional numbers about candidates taking the

orals, turning in their portfolios and now becoming

Diplomates.

Over the past years, with the old schedule of written

"rst, portfolio second and orals last, the big drop

o# came a$er the written, with a small percentage

submitting the case history portfolio. !ose that

passed the portfolio o$en went on to take the orals.

Indications are that those numbers are improving,

thanks to the e#orts of the Board in making the whole

process more user-friendly and equally as challenging.

Of the nine dental specialties, our goal is to have the

greatest percentage of Boarded members. We still have

a long way to go.

College of Diplomates continues to be committed

to one of their most important goals—Mentoring.

With a group of 15 mentors spanning across the US

and Canada, we continue to provide proper guidance,

support, time management advice etc. through

the entire Case history portofolio and Oral exam

preparation for the ABE candidates, to help them reach

their goal of becoming a Diplomate of the ABE.

With a record high of 132 candidates signed up to

challenge the upcoming Orals in Nov 2012 this year

and 67 candidates having turned in their Case history

portfolios for Oct 2012, our Mentors are working

hard to see our candidates successfully pass the ABE

Boards. With currently 25 candidates already being

mentored following the Case submission Oct 2012, we

have new candidates already requesting mentors for

the upcoming April 2013 session.

71 candidates received their Diplomate pins in April

2012 at the Grossman Luncheon held in Boston, out

of which 50 candidates were mentored by the COD

mentoring committee.

Dr. Keith Krell’ s conference call is now live to listen

under Study aids and Mentoring, which has proven to

be extremely helpful to candidates challenging their

Orals. !e call is conducted approximately a month

prior to the ABE oral exam, dates are continuously

updated on the website.

Live Interviews on the COD website in Dec 2012!

Hear what are mentors have to say to candidates

who are considering Board certi"cation and seeking

a mentor. Listen to candidates who have successfully

passed Board certi"cation and how mentoring helped

them through the journey!

Mentoring for the ABE Exam!

Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

Took the Orals 39 42 45 160 238

Submitted Portfolios 51 48 61 88 102

New Diplomates 35 39 42 70 41*

* As of October 1 of this year, not counting those that will complete the exam with the October portfolio circulation or the orals in November.

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College of Diplomates of the American Board of Endodontics

Starting Balance 08/08/12 161,586.88

Revenue

Deposits:

08/08/12 (CC) S.C. Registration 450.00 08/08/12 Interest 14.83 08/13/12 (CC) S.C. Registration 450.00 08/23/12 Bank Deposit 2,850.00 S.C. Sponsor (Zeiss) 2,500.00 S.C. Registration 350.00

2,850.00 08/23/12 (CC) Deposit S.C. Registration 1,300.00 08/23/12 (CC) Deposit S.C. Registration 750.00 09/15/12 Interest 13.54 10/05/12 (CC) Deposit BRC Registration 400.00 10/15/12 Interest 11.33 10/15/12 (CC) Deposit 4,900.00 BRC Sponsor (B&L) 2,250.00 BRC Sponsor (Dentsply) 2,250.00 BRC Registration 400.00

4,900.00 10/20/12 (CC) Deposit BRC Registration (Military) 500.00

New Revenue 11,639.70

Total Revenue 173,226.58

Expenses

08/08/12 Bank Charges 710.53 08/08/12 NAPA Airporter Check #1541 724.50 (S.C. Shuttle) 08/13/12 Susan Hawkinson Check #1542 7,381.25 (Admin Salary Sept-July) 08/13/12 Susan Hawkinson Check #1543 3,762.56 (Reimbursement for AAE/BRC Grossman Luncheon Expenses) 08/13/12 VASTMUSIC Check #1544 600.00 (S.C. Music) 08/13/12 Susan Hawkinson Check #1545 1,427.44 S.C. Expenses: Badges 189.74 Notebooks 379.25 Envelopes 11.75 Postage 262.45 Pens 131.50 Paper 22.75 Airfare 430.00

1,427.4408/18/12 Anil Kishen Check #1546 1,796.63 Air = 796.63 Honorarium 1,000.00

1,796.63

08/18/12 Shimon Friedman Check #1547 1,791.04 Air 591.04 Car 200.00 Honorarium 1,000.00

1,791.04 08/18/12 Paul Wesselink Check #1548 2,542.22 Air = 1,542.22 Honorarium 1,000.00

2,542.22 08/18/12 Gerald Glickman Check #1549 1,897.20 Air = 897.20 Honorarium 1,000.00

1,897.20 08/23/12 AAE Check #1550 300.00 (Advertisement for S.C. in JOE) 08/24/12 AAE Check #1551 600.00 (Advertisement for S.C. and BRC in JOE) 08/24/12 AAE Check #1552 250.00 (Donation to Frank Weine Memorial Fund) 08/25/12 George Bruder Check #1553 815.60 Air 615.60 Car 200.00

815.60 08/25/12 George Bruder Check #1554 1,000.00 (Honorarium) 08/25/12 Postmaster Check #1555 11.25 (Stamps) 08/27/12 Captiv 8 Check #1556 1,236.90 (S.C. Tote Bags) 09/12/12 Susan Hawkinson Check #1557 3,279.89 (S.C. Expenses) 09/12/12 Susan Hawkinson Check #1558 1,525.00 (Admin Salary for S.C.) 09/14/12 Fairmont Mission Inn Check #1559 35,497.47 (S.C. Expenses) 09/15/12 Bank Charges 420.08 10/01/12 AAE Check #1560 5,000.00 (2nd Foundation Pledge Payment) 10/15/12 Bank Charges 135.27

Total Expenses 72,704.83

Ending Balance 10/20/12 100,521.75

Respectfully submitted, Kenneth J. Spolnik, Treasurer

Financial Statement As of October 20, 2012

Please join us to hear about exciting advances in

Endodontics at this year’s College of Diplomates and

University of Texas, Houston’s ABE Board Review

Course. �e program begins Friday, February 8, 2013

and extends two and a half days ending mid day Sunday,

February 10th. It will be presented at the University of

Texas, Houston’s new, state-of-the-art health science

center in UT Research Park on the south campus of

the Texas Medical Center. Emphasis will be placed

on historic and current evidence based literature to

assist those planning to take the written or oral ABE

Board exam. Visit the College of Diplomate’s web

site (collegeofdiplomates.org) to view the wide range

of topics. World-renowned speakers will present the

information in a spectacular new venue taking full

advantage of advanced presentation technologies.

Participants will receive a complimentary course book

containing a copy of all lecture materials. Many previous

participants have rated this course as indispensible

when preparing for the ABE Board exam.

�is course is ABE approved for recerti�cation credit

as well as providing 17 CERP credits.

Looking forward to seeing you at the review—

Randolph Todd, DMD

Director, Board Review Course of the College of Diplomates and University of Texas, Houston

Board Review and Scienti�c Update 2013

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Registration Form:

FULL NAME DDS/DMD

PREFERRED NAME ON NAMETAG

STREET ADDRESS

CITY STATE ZIP CODE

PHONE E-MAIL

POSITION AND TITLE

Tuition total

Endodontist $800 Military (Active Duty) $500

Resident or Post-Grad Student $400 Full-Time Faculty $500

Retired (including disabled) $400 Recent Endo Grad (within last 2 years) $400

I plan to attend the Boardwalk followed by the Wine and Cheese Reception

Registration: Direct registration available on website www.collegeofdiplomates.org

1. Make Checks Payable to: College of Diplomates of the American Board of Endodontics

2. Mail form and Check to: College of Diplomates P.O. Box 2673 Glen Ellyn, IL 60138-2673

3. Or Credit Card: MasterCard Visa American Express

NUMBER EXP DATE (mm/yr) CARD SECURITY CODE (CSC)

For further information see the COD website or call: 630-510-7136

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Cancellation policy: Received before January 1, 2013:

Full refund less $100 administrative fee. After January 1, 2013: No refunds.

Impact of New Technology on Endodontic Treatment Outcomes August 15––19Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & SpaSonoma, CA

College of Diplomates Summer Conference 2012The College of Diplomates held its 2012

Summer Conference at the Fairmont

Sonoma Mission Inn in Sonoma,

California from August 15-19, 2012.

!e theme of the conference was “Impact

of New Technologies on Endodontic

Treatment Outcomes.” 5 speakers updated the

group on the status of current technologies.

Dr. Paul Wesselink discussed CBCT; Dr. Anil

Kishen addressed the new technology of

irrigation; Dr. Ove Peters, Instrumentation;

Dr. Gerald Glickman, obturation and Dr.

George Bruder, endodontic surgery. On

Saturday morning, Dr. Shimon Friedman

presented a comprehensive review of

endodontic treatment outcomes.

!e lectures were held in the mornings

and the attendees and guests had the

a"ernoons to meet with friends and enjoy

the hotel and the beautiful Sonoma/Napa

area. Needless to say the wineries and

restaurants were well attended.

On Wednesday evening there was a

“Welcome Reception” and on Saturday

evening a “Dinner Reception” at the Golf

Course Club House.

Judging from the survey of the

100 attendees, the conference

was a success. !e group also

responded with suggestions

for future locations and topics.

!e next meeting of the College

of Diplomates will be the Board

Review Course in Houston from

February 8-10 2013. Planning for the 2014

Summer Conference will begin very soon.

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