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Publisher & Chairman Torsten Oemus t.oemus@dental-tribune.com Chief Operating Officer Eric Seid e.seid@dental-tribune.com Group Editor & Designer Robin Goodman r.goodman@dental-tribune.com Editor in Chief Dental Tribune Dr. David L. Hoexter d.hoexter@dental-tribune.com Managing Editor/Designer Implant, Endo & Lab Tribunes Sierra Rendon s.rendon@dental-tribune.com Managing Editor/Designer Ortho Tribune & Show Dailies Kristine Colker k.colker@dental-tribune.com Online Editor Fred Michmershuizen f.michmershuizen@dental-tribune.com Product & Account Manager Mark Eisen m.eisen@dental-tribune.com Marketing Manager Anna Wlodarczyk a.wlodarczyk@dental-tribune.com Sales & Marketing Assistant Lorrie Young l.young@dental-tribune.com C.E. Manager Julia E. Wehkamp j.wehkamp@dental-tribune.com C.E. International Sales Manager Christiane Ferret c.ferret@dtstudyclub.com Dental Tribune America, LLC 116 West 23rd Street, Suite 500 New York, NY 10011 Tel.: (212) 244-7181 Fax: (212) 244-7185 Published by Dental Tribune America © 2011 Dental Tribune America, LLC All rights reserved. Dental Tribune strives to maintain the utmost accuracy in its news and clini- cal reports. If you find a factual error or content that requires clarification, please contact Group Editor Robin Goodman at r.goodman@dental-tribune.com. Dental Tribune cannot assume respon- sibility for the validity of product claims or for typographical errors. The pub- lisher also does not assume responsibility for product names or statements made by advertisers. Opinions expressed by authors are their own and may not reflect those of Dental Tribune America. f DT page 1A Dr. Joel Berg Dr. L. Stephen Buchanan Dr. Arnaldo Castellucci Dr. Gorden Christensen Dr. Rella Christensen Dr. William Dickerson Hugh Doherty Dr. James Doundoulakis Dr. David Garber Dr. Fay Goldstep Dr. Howard Glazer Dr. Harold Heymann Dr. Karl Leinfelder Dr. Roger Levin Dr. Carl E. Misch Dr. Dan Nathanson Dr. Chester Redhead Dr. Irwin Smigel Dr. Jon Suzuki Dr. Dennis Tartakow Dr. Dan Ward Editorial Board DENTAL TRIBUNE The World’s Dental Newspaper · US Edition Domestic violence survivors According to the American Psy- chological Association, nearly one in three adult women experience at least one domestic assault by a partner during adulthood, which translates into approximately 4 million American women who experience domestic violence dur- ing a 12-month period. As a dentist in Kalamazoo, Mich., Brett Magnuson, DDS, performs a spectrum of procedures designed to give his patients a fresh start in life. In cooperation with the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD), Magnuson dedi- cates his time and cosmetic den- tistry expertise to the Give Back a Smile (GBAS) program, which provides free consultations and dental treatments for survivors of domestic violence. The need is great for those affected by domestic violence, says Magnuson. “Through the Give Back a Smile program, AACD members like me assist those in need by treating any dental inju- ries sustained from domestic vio- lence,” he says. “The AACD and I remain dedicated to helping these patients reclaim their smiles, their self-esteem, and ultimately, their lives.” Victims of domestic violence who have suffered dental injuries can contact GBAS toll-free at (800) 773-GBAS (4227), or visit www. givebackasmile.com for more information. Survivors of domestic violence must make an appoint- ment with a counselor, domestic violence advocate, social worker, or therapist to complete the advo- cate section of the GBAS applica- tion. GBAS then reviews the applica- tion and turns it over to the den- tists. If eligible, the AACD connects the survivor with a local GBAS vol- unteer who provides treatment at no charge to the recipient. DT News DENTAL TRIBUNE | July 20112A Do you have general comments or criticism you would like to share? Is there a particular topic you would like to see more articles about? Let us know by e-mailing us at feedback@dental-tribune.com. If you would like to make any change to your subscription (name, address or to opt out) please send us an e-mail at database@dental-tribune.com and be sure to include which publication you are referring to. Also, please note that subscription changes can take up to 6 weeks to process. Tell us what you think! mation, nasal/sinus obstruction and oral-antral fistulation. Dr. Robert Schoor, director of the advanced education program at NYUCD department of periodon- tology and implant dentistry, com- mented that the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) has been contacted by the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) to formulate a consensus statement on when CT scans of the sinus should be used. The American Academy of Radiol- ogy and American Rhinologic Society will also participate. DT findings provide a simple approach that can be easily used in all dental- care settings.” Other authors who contributed are: Dr. Carol Kunzel, associate clini- cal professor at the College of Dental Medicine and at Columbia’s Mail- man School of Public Health; Dr. Sandra Burkett, at the College of Dental Medicine; and Dr. Bin Cheng, an assistant professor in the Depart- ment of Biostatistics at the Mailman School of Public Health. According to the Centers for Dis- ease Control and Prevention, one in four people in the United States affected with type 2 diabetes remains undiagnosed. And those with pre- diabetes are at an increased risk for type 2 diabetes and also for heart disease, stroke and other vascular conditions typical of individuals with diabetes. Citation Lalla E, Kunzel C, Burkett S, Cheng B and Lamster IB. Identification of unrecognized diabetes and pre-diabe- tes in a dental setting. Journal of Den- talResearch2011;Epubaheadofprint, DOI:10.1177/0022034511407069. The Columbia University College of Dental Medicine (CDM) was estab- lished in 1916 as the School of Dental and Oral Surgery, when the School became incorporated into Colum- bia University. The College’s mission has evolved into a tripartite commit- ment to education, patient care, and research. The mission of the College of Dental Medicine is to train gen- eral dentists, dental specialists, and dental assistants in a setting that emphasizes comprehensive dental care delivery and stimulates profes- sional growth; inspire, support, and promote faculty, pre- and postdoc- toral student, and hospital resident participation in research to advance the professional knowledge base; and provide comprehensive dental care for the underserved community of northern Manhattan. For more information, please visit dental. columbia.edu. The Columbia University Medical Center provides international leader- ship in basic, pre-clinical and clinical research, in medical and health sci- ences education, and in patient care. The medical center trains future leaders and includes the dedicated work of many physicians, scientists, public health professionals, dentists, and nurses at the College of Phy- sicians & Surgeons, the Mailman School of Public Health, the Col- lege of Dental Medicine, the School of Nursing, the biomedical depart- ments of the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, and allied research centers and institutions. Established in 1767, Columbia’s College of Physicians & Surgeons was the first institution in the coun- try to grant the M.D. degree and is among the most selective medical schools in the country. Columbia University Medical Center is home to the largest medical research enterprise in New York City and state and one of the largest in the United States. For more information, please visit www.cumc.columbia.edu. DT AD f DT page 1A