ATSU-MOSDOH Update CONTINUED FROM PAGE 40


The 79,000-square-foot facility houses 93 dental chairs and currently is equipped to provide general, specialty and urgent care dental services, with special needs oral health services to be available soon. While clinic operations are supervised by Affinia Healthcare, ATSU-MOSDOH develops and manages the educational curriculum for third- and fourth-year dental students. Together, the partners are developing community-based dentists who will improve the overall health of communities within Missouri and across the U.S.


During the first year of treating patients, students are able to get first-hand experience with the patient-centered aspect of oral healthcare. For many of the students, providing care to those in need is what initially led them into dentistry.


“I’ve been around dentistry my entire life, and I’ve seen how much of an impact you can have on someone’s life by changing their smile,” says Kalleb Greene, D4. “That’s what made me go into dentistry.”


Each patient experience is a reminder of the importance of good oral health. As students rotate through the clinic, community members continue to express how thankful they are to have access to the clinic’s services.


In July 2016, ATSU welcomed Dwight E. McLeod, DDS, MS, as ATSU-MOSDOH’s dean fol- lowing the retirement of Christopher Halliday, DDS, MPH, who served as the University’s inaugural dean since June 2012. Dr. McLeod, a former professor for Southern Illinois Uni- versity’s School of Medicine and chair for the Department of Applied Dental Medicine and section head of Periodontology, is confident the unique partnership between ATSU and Affinia Healthcare is fulfilling the University’s mission.


“The exceptional dental experience that the students are receiving defines the partnership because our students address the urgent and comprehensive dental needs of the underserved in St. Louis City and the neighboring communities while mastering a challenging dental cur- riculum that is contemporary and evidence-based,” says Dr. McLeod.


A new class of 42 third-year dental students relocated to St. Louis in June 2016, while mem- bers of the inaugural class finish clinical rotations in St. Louis and begin external rotations in 19 CHCs across Missouri and various states. These centers are located in Wisconsin, Kansas, Oklahoma, Arizona and four other sites affiliated with the Indian Health Service. During this time, students continue to engage in community outreach activities by providing dental care and oral healthcare education, which is an integral part of the students’ education.


Many exciting events remain on the horizon for ATSU-MOSDOH and its students. Beginning Sept. 30-Oct. 2, 2016, students will participate in mock board examinations through the West- ern Regional Examining Board. This will mark the first time any dental school in the country has been provided this important learning opportunity. ATSU-MOSDOH also will prepare for its April 2017 CODA accreditation site visit and the School’s June 2017 inaugural commence- ment ceremony.


“The crowning moment will be when ATSU-MOSDOH honors the inaugural class of 42 proud, energetic graduates who will go on to make a difference in their respective communi- ties,” remarks Dean McLeod. f


Questions related to the Missouri School of Dentistry & Oral Health and/or the St. Louis Dental Education and Oral Health Clinic should be referred to Dr. McLeod at contact.mosdoh@atsu.edu. Connect with ATSU-MOSDOH and the St. Louis dental clinic at atsu.edu/mosdoh, facebook.com/atstilluniversity or www.facebook.com/stldentalclinic.


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t’s that time of year, again! Time for the MDA Student Programs, including Food


for Thought! Save the dates for these events and make plans to join us! For any questions, contact Stacey Kloeppel at the MDA.


UMKC SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY Food For Thoughts in Room 209 at Noon


Tue/Oct 18, 2016 GKCDS D1 Welcome Reception, Teacoli’s


Wed/Oct 19, 2016 Food for Thought Dr. Baron Grutter


Tue/Nov 15, 2016 Food for Thought Katie Reichard, MDA (Legislative Day)


Tue/Nov 15, 2016 GKCDS D3 Progress into the Future for


Tue/Mar 14, 2017 Food for Thought Dr. Rolfe McCoy/ Dr. Emily Mattingly (EFDA Program)


Thu/Apr 11, 2017 National Signing Day Event


Thu/Apr 11, 2017 Food for Thought Drs. Robin & Matt Hildebrand


ATSU MISSOURI SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY & ORAL HEALTH (Kirksville) Food For Thoughts in IPE 151 Room at Noon


Wed/Nov 16, 2016 Food for Thought Katie Reichard, MDA (Legislative Day)


Thu/Apr 13, 2017 Food for Thought Dr. Carl Liebhart


ATSU MISSOURI SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY & ORAL HEALTH (St. Louis) Food For Thoughts in the classroom at Noon


Wed/Nov 9, 2016 Food for Thought Katie Reichard, MDA (Legislative Day)


Thu/Apr 27, 2017 Food for Thought Dr. Emily Hahn


Thu/Apr 27, 2017 Class of 2017 National Signing Day & Reception at Elements, St. Louis, Begins 4:30pm


Fri/Apr 28, 2017 MDA Board of Trustees Meeting at School


The Missouri Academy of Pediatric Dentistry is offering a Dental Mission Scholarship to Missouri Pre-Dental and Dental Students. Application due November 30. www.MOAPD.org.


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