Drs. Kyungsup Shin, Patrick Brady, Justin Hughes, Christopher Wermerson, David Jones (clinical assistant professor), Jed Arbon, Terry Schmitt, Christopher Hartman, Taylor Varner. Pictured separately Jessica Fuller (top right) and Julie Wees (bottom right). Patient was treated by Dr. Tyler Prestwich (and also Dr. Laura Bonner, Dr. David Jones attending orthodontist).

The University of Iowa Department of Orthodontics “Advancing Orthodontics, One Smile at a Time”

Hello everyone,

We exist to educate the next generation of orthodontists. Yes, we are heavily involved in research and schol-arship, but we exist to educate future orthodontists with a special emphasis on their clinical education. In this newsletter it is my privilege to highlight an especially important aspect of their clinical education, preparation for and certification by the American Board of Orthodontics. Since 2009 the University of Iowa Department of Orthodontics has emphasized preparing our doctors to successfully complete the ABO Initial Ceritification Examination (ICE). Using records made from patients they treated during their residency, I am delighted to report that 100% of newly graduated Iowa doctors who accepted the challenge to participate in ICE success-fully passed ICE. Further, 87% of our residents (26 out of 30 residents) elected to participate (I will never give up encouraging the last four to do the same). A heartfelt thanks to Drs. Steve Marshall and Clay Parks for spearheading this effort. You are the best ! You have put Iowa at the top. I am so thrilled by this phenom-enal effort that I wish to personally thank those residents who have completed ICE and have listed them on the next page of the newsletter along with all of our other alumni who have passed their boards. A job well done, everyone ! Tom

from The DIPLOMATE Volume 39 / Number 2

University of Iowa Wins The 2015 Resident Case Display Program at the AAO Annual Session

Out of over 180 resident cases presented at the AAO Annual Session in San Francisco by all orthodontic programs from across North America, Iowa was selected as having the top case presented. Last year, we came in second place. Iowa is on a roll !!

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Eve Bilbo, Chloe Meier,Tyler Prestwich, Cole WeaverLaura Bonner,

Jordan Poss, Alison Ray Nathan Johnson, Eric Shell,

Karl Swenson, Kaci VelaSarah Clark, Kristin Clark, David Defay, Benjamin Hoelscher, Nicholas Smith Tanner Clark, Russell Guymon,

Andre Jham, Michelle McManus, Maura VromanAlbert Eng, Trent Nestman,

Suzanne Stock, S. Niles Woodall

Daniel Gabriel,Marlene Ostby Jennifer Buren,

Nicole Eberle, Allyn ThamesMatthew Caspersen,

Matthew Croco, Cory Edwards, Andrew McDaniel, Erin Sloss

Kevin AustinChristopher CarlsonRichard Hesby

Kimberly BattersonErik CurtisMark Yanosky

William Beam, Tod Curtis, Ronald Kolodziej

Kirk Davies, Stephanie Combs, Clayton Parks, Jason Schmit

Laura Fogle,Paul Helpard

David Cummins, John Kharouf

Todd Fischer, David Gehring, Bradley Pearson

Kurt Bowers, John Di Giovanni, Bradford Edgren, Michael Frazier

Gregory Jorgensen, Curtis Menard

Rodney HillamJohn Ordahl, Timothy Trulove

Mark Stieg, Robert Ziaja

Paul Burkey, Bradley Hoppens, Alan Montgomery, Randy Wright

Gary Chu, Sally Ghrist, Steven Harrison

Kenneth Eberle, Arturo Garcia-Fernandez, Mark McAlister, Thomas Melcher, Kim WassJohn Dorsch, Carney Loucks,

Richard Perkins, Carlin Wiemers

James Butz, Brian Jesperson, J. Peter Kierl

Mary Paula Zaytoun-SteeleJoseph Jamison (‘79), Michael Nonnenmann (‘76), Donald Sierk (‘76), James Slack (‘75), Larry Oesterle (‘74), Dennis Kommer (‘74), H. Warren Youngquist (‘74), Thomas Francis (‘73), Patrick Brady (‘71), Garland Hershey (‘71), David Schrody (‘71), Samir Bishara (‘70)

Ronald Hanneman (‘68), William DeKock (‘67), Gerald Eganhouse (‘65), Lawrence Engman (‘62), Norman Giles (‘62), Eldon Bills (‘61), Thomas Aspel (‘60), Donald Carlsen (‘60)William Bowker (‘59), Sidney Mann (‘57),

Connell Medley (‘57), Richard Oldfather (‘57), Morris Leventhal (‘56), Robert Nelson (‘51)

Ernest Hixon (‘49), Gerald Larson (‘49), H. Brown Otopalik (‘49), Joseph Bauer (‘48), Robert DeButts (‘48), David Diggs (‘48), William Olin (‘48), Robert Moyers (‘47), Herbert Mueller (‘40)Louis Goldberg (‘38), Carl Bruggeman (‘34),

Lowell Oldham (‘34), Patrick Dunn (‘32), C.S. Foster (‘31) B.F. Dewel (‘26)

The Initial Certification Examination (ICE) of the

ABO was initiated in 2009. Residents may become ABO

certified through ICE by presenting patients they have successfully treated during their residency.

Participation in ICE is voluntary. We are very proud to announce

that, of the 30 residents who were eligible to participate in ICE,

27 participated (87%) – AND 100% OF THOSE

PARTICIPATING SUCCESSFULLY

PASSED !!

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We are so very proud of

all our alumni who have achieved ABO

certification. You are remarkable!

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Taylor(17) is to my immediate left then Traci and Blake (14). According to Traci’s Fitbit, we walked 8.9 miles, had over 20,000 steps, and burned a little over 2300 calories. Nonetheless, we had a “magical” day.Dr. Mike Freeseman

It hardly seems like it’s been 20 years ago since I graduated from the U of I Orthodontic program and moved my wife and three kids to Sioux City, IA. Jacque and I will be celebrating 34 years of wedded bliss this August. (“Bliss” is my word, not hers. She may have chosen a different noun!). Our three kids have grown up a little since then.

Jeremy (JJ) will be graduating from UNC Orthodontic program next spring and moving back home to join Rick Wagner, Tim Kuntz, and myself in our practice...I’ve got some high angle open bites that I’ve been saving for him.

Jessica is a dentist in Rochester, Minn. and is thinking about pursuing wire bending as well.

Twin sister, Jenna, is an account rep. for Union Pacific RR out of Ankeny, IA and blessed us with our first grandchild this summer (Juliana Joi Matthey). Jeremy has dubbed Jacque and I “Gigi” and “G-Diddy”. I hope my title doesn’t stick!

Our family fondly looks back on our time in Iowa City. I am forever grateful to the Iowa Orthodontic program, the staff, and my classmates for an enjoyable and life changing experience.

If you’re ever in the Sioux City area, please come see us,

Jim (Grabouski), Jacque, JJ, Jenna, Jessica....Juliana

Mark Yanosky (Class of 2001) continues to enjoy his private practice in Birmingham, Alabama along with his part time teaching activities in the orthodontic department at the University of Alabama. Pictured are his kids- Jackson (13), John Michael (10) and Margaret (6). When not working, they enjoy their time at the beach and playing

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Here are pictures of me fishing on the Henry’s Fork. Fly Fishing is my favorite pastime. In light of the recent dentist shooting a lion I feel it is important to let others know, in full disclosure, that these fish were released unharmed! LOL Dr. Brad Edgren

Croco, Caspersen, Sloss, McDaniel, Edwards

(Alumni news continued)

Dr. Matthew Croco and family

Dr. Garland Hershey, center rear, and family at the beach

Tim, Jackie, Courtney, Sophia & family pet HolliMy dream job before starting dental school was to be an Orthodontist (thanks Tom Stark and William Iversen)! The Iowa Orthodontic Department made that dream come true. I’ve been living the dream every day since 1993. Thanks faculty and staff of the University of Iowa Ortho department! Tim Kuntz